JAMES KENNETH YATES
October 25, 2018
James Kenneth Yates, 40, Lafollette, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, at Tennova North Knox Medical Center in Powell after a long illness.
He was of the Baptist faith.
James is preceded in death by: Father, Ronald Lynn Yates, and mother, Mary Kay Yates.
James is survived by: Brother, Billy Brown and wife Vetta; sister, Tara Ford and Jason; nieces and nephews, Joanna, William, Kayla, Ralynn, Jaycie, Elizabeth, Jerrica and Bellany.
James’s family and friends held a graveside service for him at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Powell with Robert Jones officiating.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
CARL LEON STRINGFIELD
October 24, 2018
Carl Leon Stringfield, 79, of the Dutch Valley Community in Anderson County, passed away, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at his home while surrounded by his family.
Mr. Stringfield was born Feb.1, 1939, in Morgan County. He was a lifelong resident of this area.
Carl was a member of Orchard View Baptist Church and was also the choir director. He loved yard work, reading, singing and most of all spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Clifford Stringfield and Minnie Hamby Stringfield; brother, Edgar Stringfield; and sister, Yvonne Fairchild.
Carl is survived by: Wife of 58 years, Dorothy Brown Stringfield of Clinton; children, Michael Stringfield and wife Becky of Clinton, Marsha Renee Davis and husband Leonard of Maryville, Keith Stringfield and wife Joy of Clinton, and Scotty Stringfield of Oliver Springs; grandchildren, Bradley, Kyle, and Cody Stringfield; step-grandchildren, Justin and Jamie Whitsett; great-grandsons, Greyson and Garrett Whitsett; brothers, Ernest Stringfield and wife Kay of Lancing, and Ronnie Stringfield and wife Lucy of King, N.C.; sister, Delilah Stringfield of Oak Ridge; sister-in-law, Betty Stringfield of Kinston, N.C.; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members and special friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at Premier Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs.
The funeral will follow at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Joe Samples officiating.
Burial and graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at Orchard View Cemetery in Oliver Springs.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home is proudly serving the Stringfield family and we invite you to share a message of condolence to the family at www.sharpfh.com
GARY WAYNE COMER
October 24, 2018
Gary Wayne Comer, 64, Lafollette, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
He loved his family and his dog, Lalya. Gary was a very caring person who would go out of his way to help someone else. He loved mechanic work. Gary was brilliant in building race cars and also collected diecast cars. He had a talent for art.
Gary was preceded in death by: Parents, George and Edith Comer; sisters, Brenda Marple, Debra Bolton and Patricia “Patty” L. Proffitt.
Gary is survived by: Son, the Rev. Wesley Comer and wife Brooke of Sheridan, Ind.; daughters, Terina Gillette and husband Danny of Knoxville, Natalie and Myra Heatherly of Jacksboro; companion, Pat Branam of Lafollette; sister, Valerie Fateley of Clinton; grandchildren, Hannah Gillette, Zion Gillette, Isaiah Comer, Emma Comer, Joel Comer, Eliza Comer, Adele Comer, Phineas Comer, Jaylynn Stooksbury and Isaac Stooksbury; stepchildren, Jamie Branam of Rocky Top, and Dewayne Branam of Rocky Top.
Gary also leaves behind several nieces and nephews that he treated as his own.
Gary’s family will receive his friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at Eagle Bend Apostolic Church, 1740 N. Charles Seivers Blvd., Clinton.
Gary’s celebration of life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at Eagle Bend Apostolic Church with the Rev. Roger Hatmaker and the Rev. Wes Comer officiating.
His interment will follow his celebration of life at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
ARTIE LOUISE WILSON
October 23, 2018
Artie Louise Wilson, 81, Caryville, made Heaven a whole lot sweeter on Oct. 23, 2018.
She was born July 18, 1937, to Fred and Armelda Lawson. She was a member of Ivy Grove Baptist Church in Caryville. She loved her family dearly with her whole heart. She enjoyed watching her great grandson kick and play. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Fred and Armelda Lawson; brother, Luther; and sisters, Dorothy and Alden Byrge.
Artie is survived by: Loving husband of 53 years, Odus Wilson; son, Dewayne of Caryville; daughters, Kim and Clyde of Caryville, Barbara Wilson of Jacksboro; grandchildren, Stephen Wilson of Caryville, Barton Taylor of Jacksboro, and Stephanie Wilson of Jacksboro; great-grandson, Jacob Patterson; sister, Nadine Wright of Jacksboro; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.
Visitation is from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at Ivy Grove Baptist Church in Caryville with the Rev. Jimmy Rutherford and the Rev. C.W. Fraker officiating.
A graveside service will take place following the funeral service on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at Queener Cemetery in Jacksboro.
WILMA JUNE KENNEDY
October 21, 2018
Wilma June Kennedy, 82, Lake City, passed away Oct. 21, 2018, at Parkwest Regional Medical Center.
She was born June 20, 1936, in Shea to the late Robert Paris Roxie Burris Ward. Wilma was a member of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing, flowers, going to church, reading and spending time with her grandbabies.
Wilma was preceded in death by: Parents; husband, Jimmy Ray Kennedy; daughter, Sheila Ann Kennedy; sister, Wanda McKamey; and brother, Henry Ward.
Survivors: Sons, James Thomas Kennedyand Lisa of Cleveland, Ohio, David Ray Kennedy of Caryville, Robert Starlin Kennedy and Jessica of Caryville, Ronald Steven Kennedy and Kimberly of Knoxville; aughters, Gwendalin Carden and Jr. of Lake City, Rebecca Krusek of Cleveland, Ohio; brothers, Harvey Ward of Caryville, Paris Matthew Ward of LaFollette; sister, Dorothy Marie Williams and Tim of LaFollette; sister-in-law, Ella Ward of Lake City; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Visitation is from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Beech Fork with the Rev. Gary Phillips and the Rev. Ray Ward officiating.
Interment to follow the funeral service at River View Cemetery in the Smokey Junction Community in Norma.
You may also view Wilma’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
LAURA HOLBROOK
October 21, 2018
Laura Holbrook, 90, passed away peacefully after a brief illness Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018.
She is survived by: Loving husband of 67 years, Richard “Dick” Holbrook; daughter, Kim
Williams (Rodney), daughter Katie Aloi (Tim), all of Clinton; three grandchildren, David Williams of
Chattanooga, Nicole Aloi (Steve Latour) of Pensacola, Fla., and Vince Aloi of Knoxville; one great-grandson, Dalton Williams; niece, Tanya Michelle Sidwell (Keith) of Crossville; and
beloved sister and brother-in-law, Tanya and Jim Thompson of Clinton.
Laura was active for more than 49 years in the family’s church, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Oak Ridge. She loved to volunteer in the schools and was involved in numerous community activities throughout the years. Laura enjoyed gardening, crafts and spending time with her grandchildren.
Laura was preceded in death by: Parents, Harold and Billie Ditchen; and brother, Harold “Buddy” Ditchen II.
Receiving of friends will begin at noon Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, followed by a 1 p.m. funeral in the Clinton Chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with burial to follow at Woodhaven in Claxton.
Memorials can be made to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 127 LaFayette Drive, Oak
Ridge, TN 37830.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
CORDIS BYRGE
October 19, 2018
Cordis Byrge, 76, Devonia, passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at his residence.
Cordis was born April 14, 1942, in Campbell County to the late Ellis Byrge and Monnie Leab Byrge. Cordis was a coal miner. He was a member of Free Communion. He enjoyed building, working with wood, and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Cordis was preceded in death by his brother, Guy Byrge.
Survivors: Wife of 51 years, Jurline Byrge; son, Michael and wife Rhonda of Devonia; grandchildren, Madison, Rebecca, Hollianna, Zachary, Daniel, and Jackson; brothers, Verldon and Michelle Byrge of Clinton, Early and Mary Byrge of Sunbright; sisters, Georgia Lee and Odis Phillips of New River, Christine and Ray Young of Wartburg; special friends, Patricia Seiber, Mickey Robinson, Fred Ward, Roy Burchfield, and Randy Daugherty.
Cordis had many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends and family members dear to him.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Seiber Cemetery in New River.
JERRY D. GOINS
October 19, 2018
Jerry D. Goins, 71, Knoxville, passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Park West Medical Center following an extended battle with respiratory illness.
As a child, he grew up in the Claxton Community in Anderson County where he attended Edgemoor Baptist Church. Jerry graduated from Clinton High School in 1966 where he played trumpet in the CHS Band. After graduation, Jerry joined the U. S. Air Force serving his country from 1966 - 1970. He was stationed at Seward Air Force Base, Smyrna, Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines, and in Vietnam. He was a Vietnam Veteran. While stationed at Seward in Smyrna, Jerry met the love of his life, Brenda. They were married in 1970 and the couple have two daughters, Stacey and Chanda.
Jerry’s career field was industrial maintenance. He retired from Gerdau Ameristeel at age 60 due to respiratory illness after 20 years of service.
Jerry was preceded in death by: Parents, L. S. Goins and Flossie Goins; and twin brother, Gary Goins.
He leaves to cherish his memory: Beloved wife of 48 years Brenda; two children, Stacey and Chanda; grandchildren, Logan Jackson, Kristina Jackson Knight, Melissa Hensley and her sons, Levi and Collin; one great-grandson, Blu Knight; sister, Jan and her husband Ed Hall and their son, Blake.
He will also be missed by his little dog, a Shih Tzu named Maddie.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge, with the funeral service to follow at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Doyle Wolfenbarger will be officiating. The burial will follow with military honors at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens, Edgemoor Road in the Claxton community.
The family thanks the staff of Statcare Pulmonary Group and the step down unit of Park West Medical Center for their exceptional compassionate care during Jerry's extended battle with respiratory illness.
An online guest book may be signed at weatherfordmortuary.com
