SETH WAYNE WEBBER
June 1, 2019
Seth Wayne Webber, 25, passed away unexpectedly June 1, 2019.
He was a beloved father, son, brother, grandson, and a friend to all. He spent his time outside, drawing, and spending time with family and friends. He was greeted in heaven by his aunt, Pamela Dorris; uncle, Michael Dorris; grandfather, Bobbie Dorris; and several great-grandparents.
He is survived by: Mother, Stacey Donahue and husband Darrell; father, Scott Webber and fiancé, Savannah,; brother, Austin Donahue; sisters, Katelinn Pierson and husband Chase, Cierra Donahue, Alexis Webber, and Bella Webber.
Seth is survived by his two beautiful children, Carson and Hadley Webber, as well as his grandparents, Phyllis Dorris, Hubert Webber, Mary Paskell and husband Shannon, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family received friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2019, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Friends and family will meet 1:15 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home and proceed to Sartin Cemetery for a 2 p.m. graveside service with the Rev. Fate Green officiating.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
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Everyone who knew Seth lost a shining light in their lives, and he will be greatly missed.
“We can no longer see you with our eyes, but we will feel you in our hearts forever.”
MARJORIE ‘MARGE’ COLLINS ERTEL
May 31, 2019
Marjorie “Marge” Collins Ertel, 88, entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior May 31, 2019, at Morning Pointe in Clinton with her family by her side.
A beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she was born on Oct. 30, 1930, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Alice Beckler and Edward Collins. She was a member of Pomona Methodist Church in Crossville.
Marjorie was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and graduated from Terrace Park High School. After marrying the love of her life she later settled down in Crossville, where she worked as an administrative assistant throughout most of her career and eventually retired in 1997.
Marjorie had a love for all animals and found pleasure in the outdoors enjoying gardening and camping.
Preceded in death by: Husband, George Ertel; brothers, Robert and Edward Collins; and sister, Miriam Carter.
Marjorie is survived by: Son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Tonya Ertel of Clinton; sister, Delores Little of Sebastian Fla.; grandchildren, Jacob Ertel of Portland, Ore., and Haley Wolfe and husband Jesse of Knoxville; and great-grandson, Peyton Ertel of Oak Ridge.
A special thank you to the staff at Morning Pointe Assisted Living for their love and care for Marge over the last 5 years.
A memorial service will be held at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton t 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019, with the Dr. Michael Thompson officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family request that you make a donation to the ASPCA or local humane society in her honor.
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LUCILLE BEETS
May 29, 2019
Lucille Beets, 82, Clinton, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at her residence.
She was born in Campbell County to the late Lawrence Cooper on March 7, 1937. Lucille was a member of Farmer’s Grove Baptist Church.
Survived by: Husband of 59 years, Moss Beets; sons, Larry Beets and wife Rosetta, Jerry Beets and wife Linda; daughter, Brenda Brown and husband Brian; sister, Wilma Jean Myers; beloved grandchildren, Karlee Beets and Eli Beets
The family would like to thank everyone at Clinch River Davita Dialysis for your excellent care for the last three and half years.
The family will receive friends from 4 – 6 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 6 p.m. with the Rev. David White officiating.
Lucille’s interment will be held at Grandview Memorial Garden following her funeral service.
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DONALD RAY WILSON
May 29, 2019
Donald Ray Wilson, better known as, “Don,” 77, Briceville, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved his family and grandkids very much. Don loved the Lord and his church, Light House Church of God in Lake City, where he was a member. He enjoyed watching Gunsmoke. Don had a kind heart and would help anyone in every way he could. He enjoyed life with his family, laughing and joking around.
Don was preceded in death by: Parents, Fisher and Myrtle Wilson; brothers, Larry Wilson and Jr. Wilson; sisters, Ruby West and Evelyn Schaffer.
Don is survived by: Wife, Rosa Lee Wilson of 52 years of Briceville; sons, Paul Wilson and wife Debora of Lake City, and Donnie Wilson and wife Tammy of Lake City; brother, Paul Wilson and wife Brenda of Caryville; sisters, Karen Kennedy and husband Ricky of Briceville, and Joyce Sharp of Briceville; granddaughter, Lanita Johnston and husband Jay; grandsons, Donnie Jr. and Dustin Wilson; great-grandchildren, Lilly Johnston, and Tegan Johnston; and a host of other nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Don’s family will receive his friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2019, with his funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, with the Rev. Estel Sharp and the Rev. Jamie Brewster officiating.
Don’s interment will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Circle Cemetery in Briceville.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
MARY LYNN (WOODS) BYRD
May 27, 2019
On Monday, May 27, 2019, Mary Lynn (Woods) Byrd, Rocky Top, became one of heaven’s angels.
Born Sept. 4, 1947, to parents S.B. and Mildred (Hatmaker) Woods, she was a graduate of Man High School in Man, W.Va., and attended Marshall University in West Virginia.
She was preceded in death by: Father, S.B. Woods; brother, Brian Woods; sister, Francis Woods; grandmother, Ethel Hatmaker; grandfather, Ben Hatmaker; aunts and uncles on the Woods and Hatmaker sides.
Survived by: Mother, Mildred Woods; sister, Betty Jo (B.J.) Pace and husband John; brother, Terry Woods and wife Rita; sons, Tim Taylor and wife Deanna, and James Taylor and wife Sondra; grandchildren, Brandon, Kiersten, Braelyn, and Michael Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
She fought a long hard battle of heart and kidney disease and is suffering no more.
A very special “thank you” for the love and care of the south floor nurses at Summit View and University of Tennessee Hospice.
Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Rocky Top, with service following.
Pastor Wayne Phillips from Main Street Baptist Church is officiating.
The interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park where she will be laid to rest next to her father and brother.
AMY LeANN BROWN
May 27, 2019
Amy LeAnn Brown, 44, Knoxville, passed away May 27, 2019, at Summit View in Rocky Top.
She was of Christian faith. She attended Pellissippi State Community College where she earned a degree in financial management. She was a voracious reader and an extremely articulate writer. She had a special place in her heart for stray animals, and they loved her as well. Though without question the most glowing quality she will be remembered for was her inexorable love and compassion for her children.
She was preceded in death by: Mother and father, David and Lola Smith; grandparents, John and Betty Lamb; grandfather, Millard Smith; and her beloved adoptive mother, Aunt Jean Pinkston.
Amy is survived by: Daughters, Candace Warrick and Lily Brown; brother, John Dee Smith; grandmother, Kathryn Smith; uncle and aunt, Jr. and Charlotte Smith; aunt, Brenda Clark; uncle and aunt, Earl and Linda Lamb, all of Knoxville; aunt and uncle, Kathy and Gary Hall of Chickamauga, Ga.; dear friend and roommate, Carrie Cardwell; and all of the staff at Summit View at Rocky Top.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2019, at Living Waters Baptist Church, located at 3315 E. Emory Road, Knoxville, with Pastor Jamie Webber officiating.
BETTY J. BOYD (WORD)
May 22, 2019
Betty J. Boyd (Word), 82, passed away Wednesday May 22, 2019, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 8, 1936, in Coal Creek to the late Charles Word and Ida Belle Word (Lindsay). She was a long-standing member of Main Street Baptist Church in Rocky Top. She lived in Toledo, Ohio, for 30 years and 52 years in Lake City. She worked at Metcraft, Rite Aid in Toledo, and as a CNA in Toledo and Lake City for nursing homes for many years. She loved Football and Basketball and especially the Tennessee Lady Vols. She was very active with her great-grandchildren, Austin Boyd and Alex Boyd, that she was raising, plus all their friends. They all called her, “Grandma.” She loved cats and her beloved dog, Princess.
Betty was preceeded in death by: Parents, Charles Word, Ida Belle Word (Lindsay); sons, Dee Dee Boyd and Terry Boyd; ex-husband, Billie Jack Boyd.
Survived by: Sister, Maggie S. Lively; daughter-in-Law, Vickie Boyd; grandchildren, Billie Boyd and Nichole Boyd; great-grandchildren, Austin Boyd, Amber Sexton and Alex Boyd; and nephew, Michael Lively and wife Melissa Lively.
WILLIAM TRAVIS WILDER
May 21, 2019
William Travis Wilder, better known as, “Travis,” 33, Clinton, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Knoxville.
Travis was proud of his family and they all were very important to him.
Travis was preceded in death by: Father, Donald Wilder; and brother, Brandon Wilder.
He is survived by: Aunt and uncle, Peggy and Dennis Cornett, whom he called his Mam and Pop of Clinton; daughter, Lilly; brothers, Ron Wilder and wife Cortney of Harlan, Ky., and their children, Kylie, Garrett, and Gibson, Justin Wilder of Maynardville, and his children, Evan, Chelsea, and Tate, Wesley
Wilder of Clinton, and Christopher Wilder of Maynardville; and sister, Dawn Middleton and husband James of Kentucky; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Travis’s family will have a memorial service for him at a later date and will be announced by Jones Mortuary.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
