Paul Thomas Ford
September 1, 2026
Paul Thomas Ford, 58, of Rocky Top, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Paul was born Feb. 28, 1968, in Kettering, Ohio. He graduated from Xenia High School with the Class of 1986.
Paul was an avid fisherman who loved being near the water with a fishing pole in his hand. Whether enjoying the peacefulness of the lake or fishing with those he loved, fishing brought him great joy. Above all, Paul loved his family, and the memories they made together will be treasured forever.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Megan Marie; mother, Diana G. LeMaster; father, Thomas L. Ford; and mother-in-law, Mary Thomas.
Paul is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Ford; son, Brian Ford and wife, Gail; daughter, Tiffany Roberts and husband, Zach; son-in-law, Cody Marie; grandchildren, Ayden Roberts, Laiken Roberts, Abigail Ford and Willow Ford; and bonus grandson, Rylan Marie.
He is also survived by his sisters, Tammy Ray and husband, Coy, Serena Martz, and Bridgette Hasty and husband, Henry; special sister, Janet Weatherly; father-in-law, Johnny Thomas; special uncle and aunt, Howard and Flossie Ford; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Paul will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Although he will be deeply missed, his family finds comfort in knowing that he is now at home with the Lord.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. The funeral followed at 7 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Cody Wright and the Rev. Brian Ford.
Family and friends met at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton for a graveside service at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
Mott-McKamey Funeral Home and Cremations assisted the Ford family.
Tommy Lynn Rhea Sr.
August 30, 2026
Tommy Lynn Rhea Sr., 82, passed away Aug. 30, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who loved him beyond measure.
Born June 27, 1944, to Mabel and Omer Rhea, Tommy lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty and, above all, love for his family.
A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Tommy honorably served his country before beginning what would become an extraordinary 48-year career at the Y-12 Nuclear Facility. His many years of dedicated service reflected the strong work ethic and commitment that were such an important part of who he was.
Away from work, Tommy enjoyed the simple things that brought him happiness. He loved hunting and fishing and was an avid University of Tennessee Volunteers football fan. Few things could compete with a Saturday spent cheering on the Vols.
But more than any career accomplishment, favorite pastime or football game, Tommy’s greatest love was his family. He loved them dearly and treasured the time they shared together. His presence, stories, laughter and love created memories that his family will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Tommy (Kim), Timothy and Amber (Jay); grandchildren, Anastasia, Timothy II and Caden; brothers, Ron (Lulu) and John (Sally); and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mabel and Omer Rhea; brother, Roy; and sister, Patty.
Tommy’s 82 years were filled with hard work, service to his country, devotion to his family and the things he loved most.
While his absence leaves a place that can never truly be filled, those who loved him will find comfort in the memories they made with him and in knowing that a life so deeply woven into a family is never truly gone.
He will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered and forever carried in the hearts of his family.
No services are planned at this time.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is proud to serve the Rhea family.
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Evie Rose
August 27, 2026
Evie Rose passed away on Aug. 27, 2026. She was born March 24, 1952.
She is survived by her brother, Clyde; and sisters, Dollie, Ethel and Sally.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dollie Rose; and sisters, Hazel, Linda and Reba, all of Heiskell.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Jamie and Anatanina, hospice nurses with Gentiva Hospice Care, for their wonderful and compassionate care.
The family received friends from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
The service followed at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
A graveside service was held at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in Andersonville.
Evie Rose
August 27, 2026
Evie Rose passed away on Aug. 27, 2026. She was born March 14, 1952.
She is survived by her brother, Clyde; and sisters, Dollie, Ethel and Sally.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dollie Rose; and sisters, Hazel, Linda and Reba, all of Heiskell.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Jamie and Anatanina, hospice nurses with Gentiva Hospice Care, for their wonderful and compassionate care.
The family received friends from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
The service followed at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
A graveside service was held at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in Andersonville.
Robert “Robby” Gordon
August 26, 2026
Robert “Robby” Gordon, 86, a lifelong resident of Anderson County, passed away peacefully at his residence Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.
Robby was born July 25, 1940, in Anderson County to Robert A. and Juanita Moser.
He graduated from Clinton High School in 1958 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his military service, he returned home to Anderson County, where he spent much of his life doing what he loved most — working the land and caring for his cattle on the family farm.
A longtime cattleman and farmer, Robby took great pride in the farm and the life he built there. Farming was more than an occupation; it was a way of life. He treasured the many years spent tending to his cattle, working the land and carrying on the traditions of his family farm. His deep roots in Anderson County and dedication to agriculture were an important part of who he was throughout his life.
In accordance with Robby’s wishes, there will be no formal service.
His friends and loved ones will honor his memory privately and remember a life deeply connected to family, farming and the Anderson County community he called home.
Mary Alice M. Cox
August 25, 2026
Mary Alice M. Cox, 95, of Clinton passed away at home on Aug. 25, 2026, after a short hospital stay. She was born in Clinton on Sept. 19, 1930, to James S. and Gertrude McGhee.
Mary graduated from Clinton High School and Knoxville Business College. She was a member of Sinking Springs United Methodist Church.
After business college, Mary worked as a secretary for department heads in engineering and chemistry at Maxon Construction Co. in Oak Ridge and Union Carbide Nuclear Corp. at the Y-12 plant. She later took 10 years away from the workforce to be a homemaker and spend time with her daughter.
In 1966, Mary returned to work, joining The Clinton Courier News. During her career at the newspaper, she wrote and edited news, created lifestyle and church pages, wrote obituaries and feature stories, covered other news as needed and took photographs. She also wrote Senior Cuisine and published the cookbook “The Recipe Box” for the Courier. She retired after 28 years with the newspaper.
After retiring from the Courier, Mary wrote for Senior Living Newspaper of Oak Ridge and proofread a monthly publication for the Tennessee Press Association in Knoxville.
From 1962 to 1971, she led Girl Scout Brownie, Junior and Cadette troops and served as a troop organizer. Beginning in 2005, she served as secretary for Norris United Methodist Church for four years.
Mary collected cookbooks and loved to cook and bake. Many of her recipes were published in Southern Living magazine.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie L. Cox; parents, James S. and Gertrude McGhee; and brother, James A. McGhee.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Leigh Ann Payne and husband, Stephen, of Clinton; brother, Eddie McGhee and wife, Kay, of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews.
The family received friends Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. A graveside service followed at Norris Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Brandon Berg officiating.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the Amedisys Hospice Care team for its loving care and support.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is proud to serve the Cox family.
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Randall Scott Burress
August 23, 2026
Randall Scott Burress, a resident of Powell, passed away Aug. 23, 2026, at the age of 73. He is now reunited with his father, Esco E. Burress, and stepfather, Gregory Roettger, who preceded him in death.
Scott was known as the life of the party and had a quick, peculiar wit. He was a passionate and talented musician, but his talent wasn’t limited to a single instrument — he could play almost anything he picked up.
His artistic ability extended to many parts of his life. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in art education from the University of Tennessee and had gifts for restoring old cars and calligraphy. Playing his guitar brought him immeasurable joy, but above all, his greatest earthly joy was his family. Like his music, he was passionate about his roots and genealogy.
He is survived by and will be deeply missed by his mother, Juanita Wright Burress; sisters, Kathy Burress Pemberton and husband Bill, and Sheree Long and husband Walter; nieces, Stephanie Brock and Nicole Turner; nephews, Mack Miller, Gary Miller and Chance Long; and many great-nieces, great-nephews and special friends.
Services will be held at a later date. Family and friends are invited to stop by Holley-Gamble Funeral Home this week to sign a register book for the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is proud to serve the Burress family.
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Carolyn Sue Boggs
August 21, 2026
Carolyn Sue Boggs, 85, of Clinton passed away peacefully Aug. 21, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born May 16, 1941, in Dunham, Kentucky, to William and Mildred Childers, she grew up in Cumberland, Kentucky.
She was known as “Sue” to her friends and “Grammie” to her family.
Sue will be remembered for her loyalty, friendship, generosity and willingness to give anything she could to help the people she loved. She also shared her love of God with everyone she met.
Sue was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton, where she taught Sunday school for 35 years.
She also volunteered at the service center, helping provide food and clothing to those in need.
Sue became well-known as a prominent woodcarver, ,and created Santa Claus folk art carvings that have been distributed across the United States.
Sue will be remembered for her warmth, quiet strength and devotion to her family and her Savior, Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her children, Suzi Schmidt (Eric), Brent Boggs (Christy) and Bradley Boggs (Ilah); grandchildren, Daniel Schmidt (Liz), Clay Schmidt, Maddie Herring (Wriley), Sarah Boggs, Kate Boggs, Benjamin Boggs, Caden Boggs and Joshua Boggs; great-grandchildren; and many close friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Delano Boggs.
A memorial service was held Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at First Baptist Church, 225 N. Main St., Clinton. The family receive friends from noon to 12:30 p.m. with a memorial service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. The graveside service followed.
Her family is grateful for the kindness and support shown during this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Backpacks Program (https://shorturl.at/CiSVK)
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of arrangements.
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