CHRISTENE BOWLING STRINGFIELD
February 18, 2019
Christene Bowling Stringfield, 87, Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home Feb. 18, 2019.
From her birth on March 5, 1932, on a farm in Anderson County to her death, she was a quiet and intelligent person with a quick wit who was well-read and loved crosswords and bridge. After graduation from Norris High School she started work in the transportation business for 48 years and was involved in all the aspects of office work at Mason Dixon Freight Lines, and other transportation companies. She belonged to Beta Sigma Phi and the Professional Business Women’s Society, and she was involved with real estate management as well. During this time she also learned how to fly a small engine airplane and flew solo which was a lifelong dream. Then, she worked with Anderson County Schools as a substitute teacher and enjoyed the many students, staff, and teachers with whom she worked.
She is survived by: Husband of 69 years, Charles L. Stringfield; daughter, Sara S. LeSueur (James E. “Eddie” LeSueur Jr.); grandchildren, Chase S. Swann (Katie), and their sons, Jack and Ollie; granddaughter, Christina Brandon (Josh) and their daughters, Sara Bell and Mattie Brandon. There are many cousins, nieces, and nephews she loved and shared wonderful memories. Her dearest cousin, Margaret Weaver of Clinton; special sisters-in-law, Betty Erb of Nashville, and Connie Kendall (Dennis) of Dayton; and her dear friend and former co-worker, Elizabeth Rochelle, of Knoxville, were always the closest of friends.
Her favorite quote when leaving was, “Toodle-loo! I love you!”
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Roy and Irene Bowling of Clinton; sister, Carolyn Bowling of Clinton, brothers R.L. Bowling of Florida, Kermit Bowling of Nashville, Glen W. Bowling (Ann) of Tazewell, and dear cousin, Gene G. Garner, of Alcoa.
A Celebration of Life will be announced.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Nurse Chrissy Brandon, granddaughter, and to Avalon Hospice nurses, Wendy, Moe, and Cheryl, and Kathleen, Social Service, and to Best Home Care nurse, Angela, for all their attentiveness and loving care.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 610 Bethel Road, Clinton, TN 37716
WANDA HANNA
February 18, 2019
Wanda Hanna, 74, Clinton, passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at Roane Medical Center.
Wanda was born July 21, 1944, in Anderson County to the late William and Maggie Bumgardner. Throughout her life Wanda loved crafting and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents Wanda was also preceded in death by her daughter, Darlene Baker.
She is survived by: Children, Becky Hanna and wife Nicole, Brenda McCrary, William Derrell Hanna and wife Dena, Deadre Hanna and wife Jessica; grandchildren, Armand and Rapheal. James Robert, Jamie, Stacy, Beth, Billy, Sara, Tashia, Megan, Justin, Kody, Kolby, and Kelly; sister, Louise Gray and husband Doug; brother, Delmer Bumgardner and wife Hess; several nieces and nephews.
Friends and family met 11:00 am, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at Grandview Memorial Garden for a graveside service.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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GENE McGHEE
February 18, 2019
Gene McGhee, 73, Clinton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Feb. 18, 2019.
He was a proud Christian since Dec. 19, 1976, and avidly studied the Bible. He was a hard worker and instilled those characteristics in his children. He loved sports, the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a quiet, humble man who loved his family dearly and lived his life to serve the Lord.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Brassfield and Marie McGhee; and brothers, Harolddean and Shubert McGhee.
Survived by: Wife of 51 years, Delaine McGhee; daughter, Gina Accawi and husband Fuad; and son, Matthew McGhee and wife Lyndsay; grandchildren, Anwar Zane Accawi, Serenity Accawi, Parker McGhee, and Deacon McGhee; siblings, Florene (Kenny) Sturgill, Ronnie (Cathy) McGhee, Brenda Hart and Terry McGhee; brothers-in-law, Tony (Melissa) Martin and Jim (Lula) Martin. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in the Clinton Chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
Service will follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Jimmy Ault officiating. Family and friends meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, and proceed to Grandview Memorial Gardens for interment at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Binghamtown Baptist Church at 1 Gateway Drive Middlesboro, KY 40965 or Tennessee Wildlife Federation at www.tnwf.org/donate/
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IRENE VIRGINIA DAVIS BLEVINS
February 17, 2019
Irene Virginia Davis Blevins, Clinton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Irene was born in Bland County, Va., on Dec. 16, 1923, to Andrew William Davis and Mary Parcell Davis. She grew up on the Davis farm in Giles County, Va., overlooking the Appalachian Trail and the New River.
On Feb. 19, 1944, Irene married Archie Blevins and in 1954 they moved to Oak Ridge, where they were lifelong members of Glenwood Baptist Church. They reared three daughters, by whom she is survived: Wanda Olson (Bob) of Oak Ridge, Carol Broughton of Clinton, and Linda Killion of Clinton. She is also survived by: Sister, Doris Davis of Ripplemead, Va.; and a sister-in-law, Johanna Davis of Danville, Va
Irene’s five granddaughters, Suzzette Grayson of Clinton, Paige Penland of Decatur, Ga., Cher Price (Troy) of Clinton, Beth Penland of Atlanta, Ga., and Kym Stone of Knoxville, share many Granny Irene experiences and stories.
She is survived by: Great-grandchildren, Brandi, Brittny, and Brenden Grayson of Clinton, Ches Thibodeaux of Decatur, Ga., and Macy and Bailey Price of Clinton. She also is survived by: Great-great-grandchildren, Sage and Za’Leya; and several nieces and nephews.
Irene was preceded in death by: Parents; husband; sisters, Macie Griffith and Margaret Dudley; brothers, Hubert, Frank, Wayne and Charlie Davis; brothers-in-law, Green Griffith and Berkley Dudley; nephew, Roger Griffith; and sons-in-law, Sam Morrison, Joseph Penland, Challis Broughton and Mike Killion.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, who treated Irene and her family with compassion and love during her last days.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, on what would have been Irene and Archie’s 75th wedding anniversary.
A private graveside service will be held at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank, 136 Harvest Ln, Maryville, TN 37801.
IMOGENE ‘JEAN’ PEARSON
February 16, 2019
Imogene “Jean” Pearson, 91, Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Canterfield of Oak Ridge.
She was a member of Clinton First Baptist Church and was a librarian with the Clinton City Schools for approximately 25 years. She enjoyed golf, traveling and spending time with her family.
Preceded in death by: Husband, Ralph Pearson; parents, Charlie and Bessie Billings; and brothers, Delfus, Romaine, and Charles Billings.
She is survived by: Daughters, Marcia (David) Fair of Cleveland, and Teri Pearson of Knoxville; grandchildren, Brent (Anna) Fair and Brooke (Jared) Smith both of Cleveland; great-grandchildren, Parker Smith, Davis Fair, Jackson and Carson Baxter; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Canterfield of Oak Ridge and UT Hospice for their love and care.,
The family will receive friends from 10 – 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with services to follow at 11 a.m. The Rev. Terry Baker officiating. A private burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church for the charity of your choice.
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HENRY ‘H.P.’ PRESTON DUNCAN
February 15, 2019
Henry "H.P." Preston Duncan, 85, Briceville, passed away Feb. 15, 2019, at his residence.
H.P. was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church and was of the Baptist faith. H.P. enjoyed puzzles, whittling, and gardening. He also loved his church and his Lodge (Crystal Lodge #616).
He was preceded by: Parents; wife, Mary Ellen "Pete" Duncan; daughter, Nadine York; sons, Carl and David Duncan; grandchildren, David L. Duncan, Brittany (Nikki) Duncan, Amanda F. Mowery; sisters, Mary Haun, Hazel Chase; and brother, Jimmy Duncan.
Survived by: Son, Hubert Duncan; daughters, Becky and Caney Terry, Nancy and Jack Young, Trina Duncan, Jennifer Harness; sisters, Geneva Williams, Reva June Duncan; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday Feb. 18, 2019, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel. A Masonic Service began at 7 p.m.
Funeral service followed after Masonic Service with the Rev. J.J. Patterson officiating.
Family and friends met at Hatmaker Funeral Home at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, to go in procession to Norris Memorial Gardens for an 11 a.m. interment.
JOSEPHINE ‘JO’ CHILDRESS RUTHERFORD
February 15, 2019
Josephine “Jo” Childress Rutherford, 93, Clinton, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Parkwest Medical Center.
She was a member of Clinton Church of Christ.
Preceded in death by: Husband, Carl Rutherford; parents, Clarence and Effie Childress; brothers, Irby and Leonard Childress; and sister, Subie Knight.
She is survived by: Daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Steve Long of Clinton; grandchildren, Brandi Boshears and husband Andrew, and Staci Lollar; great-grandchildren, Rylan Boshears and Pierson and Greyson Lollar; niece, Dianne Apple; great-niece and nephew, Kristen Winters and Kirk Graves; and devoted friend, Diana Thomason.
A special thank you to the staff of Morning Pointe Assisted Living for their love and care for Jo’s over the last 6 years.
A private funeral service will be held Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, with interment following in Grandview Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jo’s name to the Pat Summitt Foundation, 520 West Summit Hill Drive, Suite 1101; Knoxville, TN 37902 or Jones Mission Fund C/O Clinton Church of Christ; P. O Box 294; Clinton, TN 37717.
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WILBIA PHILLIPS BUNCH
February 13, 2019
Wilbia Phillips Bunch, 74, Lake City, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville.
She was born in Fratersville to the late Ike and Mary Jane Patterson Phillips on Oct. 11, 1944. Wilbia was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church. She enjoyed scrapbooking and going to church.
In addition to her parents, Wilbia was preceded in death by: Husband of 53 years, Frank Bunch; and daughter, Cheryl Bunch.
Survivors: Son, Gary Bunch of Clinton; brothers, B.R. Phillips and Julia Fay of Clinton, Laymon Phillips and Rose of Fratersville; sister, Dessie Gibson of Lake City; grandchildren, Dustin, Holly, Corey, Chloe, Austin, Nitsua, and Carter; six great-grandchildren; and a host of many cousins, family and friends.
Visitation will be from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral service is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel.
Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City for a graveside service.
You may also view Wilbia’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
