ALINE COLE FOSTER
September 17, 2020
Aline Cole Foster, 92, Clinton, passed away peacefully at Norris Health and Rehab early Thursday morning, Sept. 17, 2020.
Aline was born in Norris on Aug. 29, 1928, to the late William R. Cole and Jamaica Bell (Adkins) Cole.
Aline grew up in Tennessee and spent her entire life in the Clinton community. Aline was married to the late Wayne Foster and never stopped counting the years they would have been married, exceeding 60 years.
Aline is survived by: Son, Jeff and her daughter-in-law (who she considered a daughter) Cyndie Foster.
She was preceded in death by: Parents; husband; three sisters, Mildred Rusher, Bertha Seiber, Irene Butler; and one brother, Owen Cole; and one sister-in-law, Opal Cole.
Many extended family members are still living including Glen Onard Austin, Jane Goins and family, Brenda Witt and family from Maryville.
Aline worked for years at the Magnet Mills in Clinton as a looper and found lifelong friends Lou Davis, Anne Minga and dearest friend Betty Stooksbury at the mill.
Aline took great pride in her lawn and her late life hobbies were picking up all the sticks in her yard and piling them up, and until she was about 86 she mowed her own lawn for the most part. Special thanks to two of the best neighbors, Bobby Meredith and Brian Foster who, without being asked, helped mom keep her yard looking pristine.
No one will miss her more than me, her only son, Jeff. For years every night we talked at 11 p.m. to say goodnight and make sure she was okay. For years every Friday was lunch at mom’s where she cooked fried chicken or soup beans, or black eyed peas. I fondly remember these times. In her later years we went to Bethel together and she loved going with me to the place she truly felt at home.
Mom would never let me say goodbye to her, felt it was bad luck, so I end this tribute to my sweet mother by saying – See you later mom, Jeff.
Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
Funeral services will be held following visitation with Dr. Darryl Taylor officiating.
Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at Bethel Church Cemetery.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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EDNA BLAIR
September 15, 2020
Edna Y. Blair, 91, passed away peacefully at home in Clinton Sept. 15, 2020.
She was a member of Edgemoor Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Buford Blair; parents, John and Eva York; one sister; and four brothers.
She is survived by: Children, Judy (Carl) Ridenour, Patsy (Steve) Garner, Eva Blair, Charlotte Greenlee, Mickey (Larry) Underwood, and Tommy (Laura) Blair; grandchildren, Kennie Garner, Carlton Ridenour, and Toni Blair; great-grandchildren, Courtney, Jasmine, Kaiden, and Harrison; special friend, Steve Pyatt.
The family held a private service Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
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BEARL DAVID DANIELS
September 15, 2020
Bearl David Daniels, 63, Oak Ridge, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
He was born in Anderson County to the late Harvey and Hattie Nard Daniels on Oct. 7, 1956. David enjoyed listening to music and eating candy.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by: Siblings, Trula Miles, Jackie Daniels, JoAnn Daniels, William Daniels, Arnold Daniels, Horace Daniels, Daisy Turner, Dimple Trail, Donnie Daniels and Ralph Daniels.
Survived by: Siblings, Patricia Jarnigan, Kathy Burris, Katie Sue Fox, Darris Daniels; several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
David’s wishes where to be cremation.
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VERA FERGUSON-WILLIAMS
September 11, 2020
Vera Ferguson-Williams, 82, departed this life Friday Sept. 11, 2020, in Little Rock, Ark.
She was reunited with her devoted husband, Alfred Williams (Clinton 12 member), who passed away in March, 2019.
She retired from Levi Strauss Company and was a member of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Clinton.
Vera leaves to cherish her loving memories: Children, Cornelius (Donna) Ferguson Jr., Freddy Ferguson, Eric Ferguson, Shirley Ferguson, Joyce Ann Harper, Vickie Ferguson, and Katina Davis; siblings, Sylvester (Dorothy) Scott, Ira Brenda Winston, Lucille Rollins, and Lessie Bee Mangrum; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family members.
Open visitation will be held after 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at Jarnigan’s Chapel and from 1 – 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 4:30 – 5 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 23, 2020, at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, with funeral services at 5 p.m., the Rev. William Caldwell officiating.
Interment is at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
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RODNEY McCLELLAN
September 11, 2020
Rodney McClellan, 66, born Feb. 10, 1954, in Knoxville, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, due to complications of Pneumonia.
Rodney resided in Andersonville most of his life and spent his last years in Clinton.
Rodney’s smile could brighten the day and lighten the load of anyone who cared for him.
He is loved and will be missed by: Brother and sister-in-law, William and Laurel McClellan of Fort Collins, Colo.; nieces, Meredith Nichols of Fort Collins, Colo., Claire McClellan of Fort Collins, Colo.; sister and brother-in-law, Leslie and David Zech of Buchanan, Mich.; and sister and brother-in-law, Deidre and Jeff Collins of Camas, Wash.; nephew, Steven Collins of Lincoln, Neb.; and niece, Kelsey Collins of Camas, Wash.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Ruby and Sherman McClellan; and aunt, Eula Mae Sharp.
The family would like to thank the nurses and caregivers throughout his life for the love they shared with Rodney. The family has decided to have a graveside service celebrating Rodney’s life at a time and date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church, P.O. Box
212, Andersonville, TN, or the charity of your choice.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church.
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PAUL DAVID HUCKABY
September 10, 2020
Paul David Huckaby, 74, Clinton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, at his home.
He loved his grandbabies and spending time with them. Paul spent his spare time fishing and going to flea markets. He had a passion for operating heavy equipment.
Paul was preceded in death by: Parents, Mack and Mary Katherine Huckaby; several brothers and sisters.
Paul is survived by: Wife, Janice Huckaby of Clinton; sons, David Huckaby and wife Lila Sue of Clinton, Allen Daugherty and wife Leslie of Clinton; daughters, Becky Burnette and husband Audie of Lake City, Renea Gaynes and husband John of Clinton, Frankie James and husband Jesse of Alabama; brothers, Terry Lynn Huckaby of Lake City, Teddy Joe Huckaby and wife Danita of Clinton, Charles Ray Phillips of Anderson County; sisters, Elizabeth Braden of Lake City, Becky Hughling and husband Doug of Knoxville, Mona McCarter and husband James of Lake City; grandchildren, Jordan Huckaby, Olivia Huckaby, Parker Huckaby, Aubrey Huckaby, Finn Huckaby; and a host of other grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Paul’s family received his friends from 5–7 p.m., with his funeral following at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with Brother Donnie Rosenbaum officiating.
Family and friends met at Jones Mortuary at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, to proceed to Leach Cemetery in Lake City for a 10 a.m. interment.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at jonesmortuaryllc.com
MARGARET JANE (JANIE) DOUGLAS
September 7, 2020
It is with deepest sympathy we announce the sudden passing of Margaret Jane (Janie) Douglas, Sept. 7, 2020.
She was the wife of Bishop Donald R. Douglas of Rocky Top and they shared 57 years together. Janie was born in Lake City June 18, 1947, and was the daughter of Lige and Ethel Sharp, also of Lake City.
It is impossible to sum up her life in a short paragraph, but Janie lived. She saw the wonder of God in everyday things, flowers, the dawning of a new day’s sun, the peace of the cool evening, the laughter of her grandchildren, the fellowship of friends, and above all in her relationship with Jesus Christ.
Janie was pleasant to meet and always shared a kind word of encouragement and worked tirelessly for the Kingdom of God and for this she will be remembered always.
She is survived by: Husband, Donald R. Douglas of Rocky Top; children, Donald Eric Douglas of Rocky Top and David Mark Douglas and his wife Stacy Douglas of Powell; grandchildren, Taylor Gayle Douglas, Davanna and Jeff Foust, Darby Kate Douglas, Audriana Abbott (Andrew L.), Diva Janeway, Chandler Abbott, Parker and Jenna Douglas; great-grandchildren, Ariel and Jackson Foust, Addilyn Abbott; sister, Joann Nelson and her husband Ray Nelson of Clinton.
She was predeceased by Lige and Ethel Sharp of Lake City.
Family and friends gathered at Holley Gamble funeral home in Caryville at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, to go in funeral procession to Oak Grove Cemetery with final gravesite services with the Reverend Lonnie Lyke officiating at 10 a.m.
Memorial donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the outreach ministries of: Jellico Highway Church of God 2544 S, Highway 25, La Follette, TN 37766.
CLETA FAY BRADEN LONG
September 5, 2020
Cleta Fay Braden Long, 84, of the Laurel Grove Community, went home to be with the Lord Sept. 6, 2020.
She was born Dec. 29, 1935, in Anderson County to the late William and Sally Braden. She was baptized July 11, 1948. At the time of her death she held the longest membership at Indian Bluff Baptist Church.
Cleta was a devoted homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her needlecrafts were exceptional, making many quilts for her family and friends. She also loved canning and cooking. Cleta would work hard canning and preserving everything she could and give it away.
Cleta was a faithful Christian and an inspiration to many and will be greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: Husband, J.L. Long; sisters, Cora Bailey, Wilma Hooks, Helen Mlinarcik, Mary Grace Williams, Bonnie Long, and Vandalee Hensley; and daughter-in-law, Teresa Long.
Survivors include: Sons, Ricky Long of Briceville, Dennis Long and wife Missy of Briceville, Philip Long of Briceville; grandchildren, Jess Long and Sarah, Paul Long and Kitt, Ronnie Long and Chelsea; great-grandchildren, Savannah Long, Dylan Long, Madeline Long, Luke Long; brother, William "Dub" Braden.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Indian Bluff Baptist Church Building Fund at Cleta's request. Please mail donations to 235 Braden Flats Lane, Briceville, TN 37710.
Visitation will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home with the Rev. Jason Goans and Everett Byrge officiating.
Family and friends will meet at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, to go in procession to Indian Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery in Briceville for a 2 p.m. graveside service.
