CHARLES WILLIAMS
December 19, 2019
Charles Williams, 79, Clinton, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at his residence.
He was born July 5, 1940, to the late Paul and Myrtle Reed Williams in Clinton. He was a woodworker who also enjoyed fishing and working on trucks. Charles was a member of Island Home Baptist Church. He loved his family and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: Wife, Wilma Jean Williams; brother, J.C. Williams; sister, Mary Ann Sims; and daughter, Imogene Williams.
Survived by: Wife, Barbara Williams; children, Darrell Williams, Jodie Dean; grandchildren, Junior Williams, Rhonda Williams, Charles Tyler Goodwin, Kayla Goodwin, Casey Dean, Sam Dean; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Jeremiah, Hunter, Levi, Sadie, Sawyer, Evelyn; and a host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with the the Rev. James Hammock officiating.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Hillvale Baptist Church Cemetery.
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WILLIAM (BILL) LATHAM
December 18, 2019
Mr. William (Bill) Latham, 79, Oak Ridge, passed away at his home with his family by his side.
He was born on March 20, 1940, to the late, William Holstick and Zennia Latham Elder in Powell.
William was among the Clinton 12, which were young African American students who walked into history in Clinton. They were the first students to desegregate a state-supported high school in the south. Clinton High School holds the honor of having the first African American person to graduate from a public high school in the South. It was a great victory for the 20th century Civil Rights Movement. He also enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and listening to gospel music, especially Five Blind Boys, and Bill was a veteran and served in the Army.
In addition to his parents Bill was preceded in death by: Grandmother, JoAnn Hall; brother, Charles Latham.
Bill is survived by: Sisters, Gladys Harris and Amie Henderson both of Oak Ridge; cousin, Shirley Maxwell of Knoxville; special friends, Robert Dixon of Minnesota, Mr. and Mrs. George and Georgia Reed of Oak, Ridge, Mr. and Mrs. Georgia and Rufus Shepard, Anna Caswell of Powell; many other nieces, nephews and relatives and friends.
The family wants to thank Amedisys hospice for their wonderful care.
Memorial Services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located at 195 Wilberforce Ave, Oak Ridge, with the Rev. Henry Watson and the Rev. Ronald Lacy officiating.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at Haven Chapel Cemetery in Claxton.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all the arrangements for William (Bill) Latham.
LINDA DENISE WEAVER-GREEN
December 17, 2019
Linda Denise Weaver-Green, 61, Clinton passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, at her residence.
Linda was member of Asbury United Methodist Church. For many years Linda worked at Food City and Community Action in Clinton.
She was preceded in death by: Mother, Grace Weaver; and brother, Jerry Weaver.
She is survived by: Husband, James Green; children, Yok Weaver, Lycosta Weaver-Atwater, Echelle Weaver; stepchildren, Stacy Green Justice, Jason Green; grandchildren, Damaujah Weaver-Atwater, Hannah Crace, Rishon Bright, Myles Weaver, Jailie Rodd, Loila Weaver-Atwater, Adelin Weaver; stepgrandchildren, Emily and Husband Andrew Gonzalez, Lucas Justice and Elijah Justice; sisters, Bonnie Weaver and Lisa Weaver; brother, Terry Weaver.
The family will have a Celebration of Life Service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at Asbury United Methodist Church.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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TERRY WAYNE LOWE
December 17, 2019
Terry Wayne Lowe, 54, Anderson County, passed away Dec. 17, 2019, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
He was born July 31, 1965, to the late James Donald Lowe and Naomi Boley.
Terry was from Anderson County. He enjoyed Florida football, watching wrestling, fishing and loved his cat, Angel.
Terry was preceded in death by: Father, James Lowe; sisters, Gloria Goodman and Vickey Wallace.
Terry is survived by: Mother, Naomi Boley; brothers, Curtis Lowe, James Lowe, Lane Lowe and LeRoy Lowe, Dennis Hillard and Matt Hillard; sisters, Helen Echnoz, Amanda Seiber, Donna Lowe and Arlene Armes; special friends, Fred White, Roy Smith and Mary.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be made to
Jones Mortuary
375 N. Main St.
Clinton, TN 37716
865-457-1515
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all the arrangements of Terry Wayne Lowe.
HALEY MARIE RIGGS
December 8, 2019
Haley Marie Riggs, 57, Anderson County, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Marie was born Feb. 6, 1962, to the late Silas Hatmaker and Agnus Flatford Healey in Andersonville.
Marie was of the Baptist faith and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, she loved farming, yard saleing, going to flea markets. Her family was her life.
In addition to her parents Marie was preceded in death by her step-mother, Janice Hatmaker.
Marie is survived by: Husband, JB (Brian) Riggs; son, Jeremiah Brian Riggs and wife Kacie of Andersonville; daughter, Serena Satterfield and husband Frank of Andersonville; brothers, Dan Hatmaker and wife Johnnie, Marty Hatmaker and wife Misty, Chris Hatmaker and wife Becky, Randy Hatmaker and wife Maureen, all of Andersonville, Louie Hatmaker of North Carolina, and Johnny Flatford of Clinton; sisters, Tina Hamilton and husband Danny of Andersonville; grandchildren, Kearstin, Daisy, Bentley, Jacob, Eli, Stevin (Lee) and Brianna; special neice, Savannah (Doodle Bug) Hill; many other nieces nephews, nephews and relatives and friends.
Friends may visit with the Riggs Family from 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, until time of funeral service at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, with the Rev. Gerald Hatmaker and the Rev. Dennis Galloway officiating.
Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Red Hill Cemetery, in Anderson County
In lieu of flowers please send donations to:
Jones Mortuary
375 North Main Street
Clinton, TN 37716
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is serving the family of Marie Riggs.
GEORGIA YOUNG HACKWORTH
December 7, 2019
Georgie Young Hackworth, 90, Clinton, went to be with her Lord Dec. 7, 2019.
She was born Nov. 28, 1929, to George and Mary Reed Young in Tazewell.
She was preceded in death by husband, Ralph Hackworth after 66 years of marriage.
Georgie was one of 13 children, four girls, and nine boys.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by: Sister, Ella Young Seiber; brothers, Buster, Jimmy, Roy, Kyle, William Riley (J.R.), Walter, Charlie, Bailey and Albert Young.
Georgie is survived by sisters, Bonnie Young Davis of Knoxville and Inez Young Lane of Clinton.
And survived by sons: Jerry (Lisa) Hackworth and Dennis (Mary) Hackworth of Clinton; grandchildren, Kristy and Ted Phillips, Monica and Josh Miller both of Clinton, Austin Hackworth of Knoxville, Andy and Nicole Hackworth of Knoxville, Rocky Hackworth of Powell; great-grandchildren, Brady and Logan Phillips of Clinton, Hadley, Hayden and Hazel Hackworth of Powell, and Ava Hackworth of Knoxville
She loved the Lord and served 50 years as a Sunday school teacher. She served many positions in church but really enjoyed teaching children and telling Bible stories, and she had her own unique way of telling stories. She loved to laugh and have fun, and was quite the practical joker, especially with the Clinton Car Club, which they loved! She loved to garden and share with whoever. She loved to cook and always made sure you had eaten. Everyone loved her fried chicken and chocolate pies. Her husband, Ralph, bid on her chocolate pie at a bake sale and more than 66 years of marriage later they both are in the arms of Jesus.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Her funeral service will follow in the chapel with the Rev. Matt Giles officiating.
Her graveside will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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BILLY A. KESTERSON
December 4, 2019
Billy A. Kesterson, 38, Clinton, went home to be with his heavenly Savior Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
He enjoyed working out and playing baseball and was passionate about the Steelers. Billy was an incredible musician and played both the piano and guitar by ear.His hero was Stevie Ray Vaughn. Billy’s artistic endeavor also included drawing, calligraphy, and watching tv/movies such as the “Walking Dead.” Most of all Billy loved his parents. Billy was a 1999 graduate of Clinton High School and received his Associates Degree from Roane State.
He is survived by: Parents, Carl and Juanita Kesterson; brother, Bobby Kesterson and wife Danielle; sisters, Karri McKamey and husband Gene of Jacksboro, Traci Freels of Clinton, Resa Kesterson of Clinton, Deb Richard of Austin, Texas, and Linda Haddix of Clinton.
Billy also has numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie and Rick Paxton of Middleton, Ohio.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at Wesleyan Church, 821 Fowler St., Clinton.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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WANDA LOU FRITTS
December 2, 2019
Wanda Lou Fritts, 77, Oliver Springs, passed away suddenly Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at approximately 5 in the morning at Oak Ridge Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Wanda was born May 25, 1942, to Walter and Juanita A. Seiber. She was raised in Frost Bottom but eventually married Oscar Fritts on March 16, 1963, when she was 19 years old. They began their family shortly after she gave birth to her first son, Perry, in 1964, following was Michael in 1966, and Brian in 1971.
Wanda was always a choir singing, front porch swinging, strong-willed, selfless and God-fearing woman. She always led by example and inspired many with her positive anticipation of her heavenly home. She grew her faith, her flowers, and her children stronger with each passing day.
The undeniable love she had for the ones closest to her was always shown in her sewing and quilting. I saw her hands sew for hours upon hours at a time until her hands started to slowly give up on her. She always greeted you with a warm smile, two opened arms and expected you to leave with a full belly. Her true passion was cooking — only the best Southern foods — and beaming with pride as she watched her dining room fill up with her loved ones. Even if you were late or couldn’t stay long, she still expected you eat or take a plate to go. She was also very prideful of her housekeep-ing. The house was clean tidy and dinner could be on the stove in just minutes- that’s just who she was.
She enjoyed making many new friends on her weekly trips to Bingo and playing card games with her grandkids during summer break. One thing she did not lack was Love. She instilled that endless and unconditional love into each and every one of her chil-dren and grandchildren. She raised her three sons to always be humble. They all three hold onto those morals that were taught over the years.
Wanda is survived by: Husband, Oscar Fritts; sons, Perry Fritts, Michael Fritts, and Bri-an Fritts; daughters-in-law, Tina Fritts and Amy Fritts and family; grandchildren, Brean-na Fritts and fiancé Joseph Patton, Joshua Fritts, Eryka Fritts, Kaleb Fritts and Brook-lann Fritts; great-grandchildren, Blaire Miller, Paisley Miller, and Easton Patton; broth-ers, Freddy Joe Seiber and wife Bobby, the Rev. G. Steve Seiber and wife A. Suzie, Dale Seiber and wife Cathy, W. Jay Seiber and wife Bridgette, Benjamin Seiber and wife Kathy; brothers-in-law, the late Herbert Fritts and wife Shirley, the late Rev. Ernest Fritts and wife June, the late James Fritts and wife Annette, Sam frits and wife Rhonda, and Jimmy Fritts; sistesr-in-law, Bessie Fritz, Sandy Caroll and husband Bill, the late Faye Choate and husband Dan, and Maxine Czarneck; and a host of many other nieces nephews relatives and friends.
Also preceded in death by; Jimmy Seiber, Mitchell Seiber and Cathy Freels.
Celebration of life services for Wanda Lou Fritts will be announced at a later date.
Broken Chain
“Little did we know that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for a part of us went through you the day he called you home. You left us peace-ful memories, your; love is till our guide: and though we cannot see you, you are al-ways at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chains will link again”.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all the arrangements for Mary Lou Fritts.
