Bobbie Jean Foster Dishman
April 30, 2026
Bobbie Jean Foster Dishman, born Dec. 6, 1934, in Brentwood, Georgia, to Walter and Ruby Wood Foster, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2026.
After moving to Tennessee as a child with her family, Jean met and later married the love of her life, Boyd Dishman, on Christmas Day 1955. They spent the next 50 years raising children, grandchildren and quite a few dogs in Clinton before moving to Kingsport in 2005 to be closer to family.
She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother who fiercely loved her family. She loved so big you never doubted it. She gave her whole life to her family. She cared deeply. She spoiled us, and she loved us unconditionally. Her most famous words to her family were, “You’re mine.”
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the caregivers at The Wexford House and Amedisys Hospice in Kingsport, who so lovingly cared for “Bobbie” for the past several years. Their contribution to her care and life was invaluable, and the family appreciates them tremendously.
Bobbie Jean was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Beth; granddaughter and husband, Miranda and Seth; grandson, Tyler, and his fiancée, Athena, all of Kingsport; granddaughter, Lacey, and her fiancée, Alexander, of Boston; grandson, Joshua Childs; great-grandsons, Cutler Childs and Shaun Stout; great-granddaughter, Emi Stout, of Kingsport; and several loving nieces and nephews who were very special to “Aunt Jean.”
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. The funeral will follow at 8 p.m. in the chapel at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Michael (Mike) Slone
April 22, 2026
Robert Michael (Mike) Slone of Clinton passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, while in the care of the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was 75 years young.
He was born Oct. 19, 1950, in Benham, Kentucky. He was of the Baptist faith and a graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where he earned a degree in English.
He worked as a nuclear industry recruiter. Mike enjoyed golf and was a devoted fan of University of Kentucky athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was known for his quick wit and sense of humor, and will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ezra Donald Slone; mother, Barbara Dee “Susie” Slone; and brother, Jeffrey Norman Slone.
He is survived by his brothers, Timothy Kevin Slone (Kimberly) and Patrick Donald Slone (adopted family Carmen, Luke, Brett and Morgan); sister-in-law, Sam Slone; nephews, Thomas Brewer (Cecelia), Bryan and Matthew (Jessica); nieces, Kacy (Andy) and Sarah (Chris); great-nephews, Zavier Matthew, Tyron Ezra, Hunter, Rory, Kyle and Karl; and great-nieces, Gabriella Reece and Aurora.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a local Shriners foundation.
Mott-McKamey Funeral Home and Cremations is assisting the Slone family.
JoAnn Wallace Porter
April 20, 2026
JoAnn Wallace Porter passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, at the age of 95 at Woodlands Post Acute (formerly The Waters of Clinton) in Clinton.
She was born Jan. 30, 1931, in Anderson County to Glenn and Myrtle Wallace. Her family lived in the Andersonville and Clinton areas, where she attended Glen Alpine Elementary School and graduated from Norris High School in 1949. JoAnn married her husband, Ralph, on May 16, 1953, and they were residents of Norris for more than 67 years.
She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she was a longtime member of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, and watching University of Tennessee sports and Atlanta Braves baseball. JoAnn was known as an excellent cook and baker. She loved attending her grandchildren’s dance and sporting events, and nothing brought a smile faster than seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wally and Kay Porter of Clinton; daughter, Penny (Porter) Crabtree of Clinton; grandchildren, Samuel G. Porter and wife, Susan, of Signal Mountain, Aaron K. Porter and wife, Lynnsey, of Jefferson City, Kaylee (Crabtree) Keck and husband, Tyler, of Norris, and Rachel (Crabtree) Harris and husband, Logan, of Morristown; great-grandchildren, Addison and Emily Porter, Elearie, Ilah and Jett Porter, Kasen and Kamden Keck, and much anticipated Harper June Harris; niece, Melanie (McWane) Grant and husband, David, and their sons, Jack and Andrew; brother-in-law, Robert Porter; nephew Tommy; nieces, Tammy, Carol (Porter) Long and Susan (Porter) Bowling; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Ralph Dean Porter; parents, Glenn and Myrtle Wallace; father-in-law, J.D. Porter and wife, Ilah; sister, June McWane and husband, Luke; brothers-in-law, Vaughn Porter, Gordon Porter, David Porter and wife, Betty; sister-in-law, Beverly Porter; son-in-law, Richie Crabtree; and granddaughter, Rebecca Crabtree.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Meadow View Senior Living, Shalom Hospice, and The Waters of Clinton for their thoughtful care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of JoAnn to the Norris Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1090, Norris, TN 37828. Checks may be made payable to “Citizens in Support of Norris Police and Fire” or “CSNPF.”
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. The funeral followed. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Norris Memorial Gardens.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home of Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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Margie Joann (Brady) Berney
April 20, 2026
Margie Joann (Brady) Berney, 89, of Powell, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She loved the Lord and was a charter member of Unity Baptist Church. She was a 1955 graduate of Norris High School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Ona Brady; brother, Bruce Brady Jr.; and sister, Florence Brady.
She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Jack Berney; daughters, Jackie Horner and husband Ronnie, and Lori Norris and husband Joe; grandchildren, Joshua Norris and wife Jessica, Jennifer Archer and husband Floyd, Rachael Holt, Jessica Hayes and husband Jacob, Elisha Grubb and husband Nick, and April Swindle and husband Patrick; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and a blessing to everyone. She will be remembered for her love of the Lord and her family.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Smoky Mountain Hospice for its care.
Friends and family stopped by Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Family and friends met at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery for a noon graveside service, with the Revs. Joe Norris and Ronnie Horner officiating.
M.F. Langley
April 19, 2026
M.F. Langley went to be with her Heavenly Father April 19, 2026. She was born on May 24, 1944, her husband, Ron Langley, was by her side when she passed. Private arrangements to be sent at a later date.
Billy Jean Evans
April 19, 2026
Billy Jean Evans, 90, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. He was born Nov. 10, 1935, to Leland and Lois Evans.
Bill was a dedicated husband and father who was known for building many of the community’s offices, churches and schools. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing local lakes and traveling to Canada.
He is survived by his daughter, Christie Sheriff; son, Darrell Evans; son-in-law, Jeff Sheriff; daughter-in-law, Celeste Evans; grandchildren, Brianna Vinyard, Evan MacIntyre and Whitley McLaughlin; great-grandchildren, Noah Vinyard, Ellis and Reese MacIntyre; brothers, Hugh Von Evans, Kenneth Evans, Tommy Evans, Jimmy Evans and Ronald Evans; special friends, Denise Sissom, Jeannie Gregory and Lori Brown; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Evans; parents, Leland and Lois Evans; brothers, Clifford Evans, twin Bob Evans, Donald Evans and Larry Evans.
The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. The funeral followed in the chapel.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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Stephen Doyle Cottrell
April 16, 2026
Stephen Doyle Cottrell of Clinton passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026.
He was born June 14, 1951, in Oak Ridge to Woodrow D. Cottrell and Lenora M. Matheson Cottrell.
He retired from TVA after 35 years of service as a wildlife biologist.
Steve loved hunting and fishing, was a porch picker and was an avid outdoorsman.
He enjoyed playing the fiddle and other musical instruments, and he performed at Old Timers Day at Cades Cove, the Dogwood Arts Festival, the WDVX Blue Plate Special and the local Cas Walker Show.
He is survived by his son, Ryan Cottrell; brother, Gary Cottrell and wife Theresa; nephew, Joshua Cottrell; and nieces, Emily Cottrell, Kaitlyn Cottrell and Mary Grace Cottrell.
A celebration of life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. April 24, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, with services to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ASPCA, a cause Steve avidly supported.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is proudly serving the Cottrell family.
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Carl Edward Brown
April 6, 2026
Carl Edward Brown, 70, of Clinton passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at his home. He was born Aug. 2, 1955, in Oliver Springs to Bill and Bessie Ward Brown.
Carl was a longtime member of Norris First Baptist Church and will be dearly missed by those who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and four sisters.
He is survived by his brothers, John L. Brown (JoAnn) and William Brown (Bobbie); sister, Zenna Bailey (Earl); special helpmates, Jenny Elkins and Phyllis Williams; and several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation. The funeral followed with the Rev. Ricky Bailey officiating.
A graveside service followed at Browns Flat Cemetery.
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