FREDDIE LeROY PARISH
June 16, 2018
FREDDIE LeROY PARISH
June 23, 1948 - June 16, 2018
Freddie LeRoy Parish went to his heavenly home June 16, 2018.
He died at home in Midtown with his son, Christopher Lee Parish, by his side. He was born on Kentucky Street in Kingston to Elvin Marcelleous Parish, originally from Greenfield, and Rose Marie Davis Parish originally from the Wheat Community.
Along with his parents, Freddie was preceded in death by: Eldest sister, Sybil Parish Parker; her husband, Ervin Hardy Parker Jr.; and their son, Ervin Hardy “Butch” Parker III.
Freddie was also preceded in death by: Paternal grandparents, William Dennis “Bunk” Parish and Millie Rose Parish; and maternal grandparents, Oliver Davis and Sarah Jane Silvey Davis.
Freddie is survived by: Wife Constance “Connie” Powers Parish; and the mother of his son, Izora Daugherty Parish Stewart.
Other survivors include: Daughter-in-law, Tammy Hall Parish of Knoxville; grandson, Dylan Parish and Sarah Craig with granddaughter, Hazel Elizabeth Parish of Rockwood (his Hazelbug). Surviving siblings are: Elder brother, Eddie Elvin Parish and wife Joan Abbott Parish of Kingston; and younger twin sisters, Sarah Faye Parish Cronan and Mary Kay Parish Cox and their husbands Max Dee Cronan and Robert Kyle “Bobby” Cox, all of Kingston. Freddie is also survived by: Nephews and nieces and their families, including Bradley Parish and Todd Cox of Kingston, Adam Parish of Windermere, Fla., and Warren Parker and Eva Marie Roe of California. Freddie had numerous step-family members he loved and accepted as his own. Freddie had a great love for his little dog and companion, Buddy, who was faithfully by his side in life’s adventures, vacations and walks in the park.
Freddie earned an Eagle Scout Badge from Troop 101, Kingston, under Scout Master Eugene Banker. He graduated from Roane County High School in 1966. He also went to business school in Knoxville. Freddie was a member of Union Lodge F &AM, No. 38 and also Shriners of Knoxville.
Freddie began his work career at a very young age at the Roane County News. During his high school years, he worked for the White Store in Kingston and for Tennessee Forging and Steel in Rockwood. Freddie soon joined the U.S. Army and served in South Korea from 1969-1970. After returning home, Freddie went to work for the TVA Steam Plant in Kingston. He retired from TVA as a shift engineer at Watts Bar Dam. After an early retirement, Freddie owned a video rental business in Midtown. Always a worker, Freddie enjoyed three part-time jobs and stayed actively involved in the community until the time of his death.
Freddie’s heart illness took a fatal turn over the last few months of his life, but that didn’t prevent him from enjoying life and life’s adventures until the end. Freddie shared with his family that he was totally at peace with going home to be with the Lord. At the time of his passing, Freddie was an active church member at Victory Baptist of Kingston, but his church involvement spanned earlier memberships at First Baptist Church and Four Square Gospel Church in Kingston plus Valley View Baptist Church and Lee Village in Harriman.
Freddie had a great personality and was loved by all who knew him. Freddie always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. He loved making a dollar, but would also give you anything he had. His siblings recall fun and memorable times throughout their growing up years. He loved his family immensely and was a good provider. Just days earlier, Freddie told his siblings that he was looking forward to seeing their mother and father before the rest of them.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Victory Baptist Church in Kingston with funeral service following at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary with brother-in-law, the Rev. Max Cronan, officiating. Graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 22, 2018, at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy 168, Knoxville.
Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net.
Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all arrangements.
HAROLD WAYNE FERGUSON SR.
June 16, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Harold Wayne Ferguson Sr. announces his passing on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the age of 64.
Left to remember his love are: Wife, Tina Vinyard Ferguson; children, Harold W. Ferguson Jr. (Michele Roach), and Tina M. Ferguson (Josh Bunch); stepchildren, Andrea Hogan (Steve Buelterman), Natalie Hogan (Tim Santos); siblings, James Underwood, Danny Underwood (Debbie), Donna Phillips (Charles Bowling), Denise Damewood (Horace), Geneva Balz (Doyle Dukes), Gail Vaulton, Judy Forsythe (Harry), David Ferguson; grandchildren, Cheyenne Ferguson (Courtland Vickers), and Kode Savage; his great-granddaughter, Aubree Vickers.
A memorial service in honor of Harold was held Monday, June 25, 2018, at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 127 Lafayette Dr. Oak Ridge, TN 37830.
The family greeted friends from 6 p.m. until services at 7 p.m.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
RUTH GARDNER AUGUSTINE
June 16, 2018
Ruth Gardner Augustine, 88, Clinton, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, at her residence.
She was born May 25, 1930, to the late Albert J. and Annie May Francis Gardner in Boston, Mass. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and loved being at church when she was able. She lived a contented life of selfless love. Her family was her biggest blessing, especially her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She was a very giving person who lived life to the fullest to the very end and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: Husband, Frank Alexander Augustine; brothers, Osborne N. Gardner, Albert J. Gardner; and sister, Phyllis Gardner.
She is survived by: Daughters, Nancy A. Hull and husband Jack of Oak Ridge, Sharon R. Oestreicher and husband Mark of Clinton; brother, Francis Gardner of Sarasota, Fla.; sister-in-law, Katherine Gardner of Arlington, Mass.; grandchildren, Holly Marie Oestreicher of Clinton, Jason Daniel Oestreicher and wife Rebekah of Houston, Texas; numerous adopted grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and other beloved family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at the Franklin Memorial Gardens of Franklin Township, N.J. on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 1p.m.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
THOMAS BURNS
June 15, 2018
Thomas Burns, 54, Kingston, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, at his home.
He was born April 19, 1964, in Harriman. He was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Harriman. He was a mechanic for Mikes Auto Body in Harriman before his battle with cancer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved riding dirt bikes. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Devona Burns.
Survivors: Domestic partner, Rachelle Howard of Kingston; brother, Samuel E. Burns and wife Mitzi of Knoxville; sister, Mary Lee Birnbaum of Kingston; nephews, Jack Birnbaum of Maryville, Ian Birnbaum of Knoxville, Samuel E. Burns Jr. of Knoxville, Hayden Thomas Burns of Knoxville; niece, Marilyn Elise Thompson of Maryville.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Fraker Funeral Home with graveside service immediately following at Poplar Springs Cemetery with the Rev. Ronnie Nickell officiating.
Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net.
Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements.
C.E. PATTERSON
June 15, 2018
C.E. Patterson, 63, Lake City, passed away June 15, 2018, at his residence.
C.E. was born Oct. 23, 1954, in Oak Ridge to the late Elmer and Billie Joyce Phillips Patterson. C.E. attended West Side Baptist Church. He enjoyed camping, NASCAR, and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, C.E. was preceded in death by: Wife, Bernice Patterson; sister, Kathy Phillips; and brother, Ray Patterson.
Survivors: Sons, Michael Patterson and Amy of Blackshear, Ga., Justin Patterson and Jodi of Oakdale, Adam Patterson of Coalfield; daughter, Stephanie of Sevierville; brothers, Kenny Patterson of Lake City, Alvin Patterson and Veronica of Clinton; sisters, Helen and Dennis Powers of Lake City, Bertha Phillips of Clinton; grandchildren, Cody, Kyle, Craig, Kayleigh, Natalie, and Keira; special friends, Wallace and Jean Thurman of Knoxville; a host of many nieces and nephews and many friends.
Visitation was held from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2018, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service was held at 8 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Sharp and the Rev. Tom Byrge officiating.
Interment was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Patterson Cemetery in New River.
BROOKE PUTNAM
June 15, 2018
Brooke Putnam, 22, Kingston, formerly of Clyde, N.C., passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
She was born May 12, 1996 in Sylva, N.C., and was a member of Woodland Baptist Church in Waynesville, N.C. She has been a resident of Kingston for the past two years and was also a member of the Roane County Writer’s Society. During her writing career, she had several published articles. She was an avid horse lover and enjoyed spending time with her horse, Tonto. She also helped many through her blogs concerning her journey with Cystic Fibrosis. Preceded in death by her sister, Ona Putnam.
Survivors: Grandparents who raised her as their own, Edward and Betty Anderson of Kingston; mother, Whitney Schmidt of Ashville, N.C.; father, Joey Putnam and wife Joy of Hoschton, Ga.; grandmother, Diane Yarski of Clyde, N.C.; grandfathers, Verlin Putnam of Canton, N.C., Lee Ewart and wife Brenda of Sylva, N.C.; sister, Jadyn Schmidt of Ashville, N.C.; Cyster and best friend, Elisabeth McClintock of N. Little Rock, Ark.; a host of Cysters who have supported Brooke during her struggle with Cystic Fibrosis.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. – noon Monday, June 18, 2018, at New Midway Baptist Church with the Rev. Rod Garrett, the Rev. Brent Forsythe and Jamie Jordan officiating.
Interment followed the service at New Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.
LINDA MARIE YEAGER
June 15, 2018
Linda Marie Yeager, 57, Clinton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 15, 2018, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
She was a native of York, Penn., before moving to Atlanta, making her home there for 17 years. Linda and her family then relocated to Knoxville in 2001 before moving to Clinton in 2007. She was the only daughter of the late Donald and Suzanne Hershey Geisler.
Linda graduated from college with her BS degree in speech pathology and enjoyed working for several years prior to her illness. She attended Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville.
Linda was a beautiful bright light to those around her, to know Linda was to love her. She was kind, loving, brave, giving, peaceful, strong and goodhearted. Linda’s friends and family were blessed and better people for having known her. She truly was an angel among us.
Against all odds, Linda fought courageously for her family and friends after being diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2006. Her amazing and miraculous fight, as well as her faith in God, will forever be an inspiration to all... She will always be our hero. Linda will be missed but will remain in the hearts of all who knew her forever.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory and legacy: Loving, devoted husband of 34 years, Jay Yeager; one son, D.J. Yeager of Johnson City; one daughter, Maggie Yeager of Knoxville; one brother, Dale Geisler and wife Patty of Ft. Lauderdale; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Don and Margaret Yeager of Knoxville; sister-in-law, Kelly Turner and husband Mark; one niece, Sasha Wright; and one nephew, Shelby Geisler.
The family received friends from noon – 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was conducted by Father Tom Charters at 1 p.m. Interment followed in the Roselawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in memory of Linda to one of her favorite charities: Milly’s Wings, P. O. Box 355, Norris, TN 37828; or American Cancer Society of Northeast Tennessee, 871 N. Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909.
Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Yeager family through our complimentary, interactive Book of Memories at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com
Unicoi Funeral Home, 4428 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi, is privileged to serve the Yeager family.
BROOKE PUTNAM
June 15, 2018
Brooke Putnam, 22, Kingston, formerly of Clyde, N.C., passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
She was born May 12, 1996 in Sylva, N.C., and was a member of Woodland Baptist Church in Waynesville, N.C. She has been a resident of Kingston for the past two years and was also a member of the Roane County Writer’s Society. During her writing career, she had several published articles. She was an avid horse lover and enjoyed spending time with her horse, Tonto. She also helped many through her blogs concerning her journey with Cystic Fibrosis. Preceded in death by her sister, Ona Putnam.
Survivors: Grandparents who raised her as their own, Edward and Betty Anderson of Kingston; mother, Whitney Schmidt of Ashville, N.C.; father, Joey Putnam and wife Joy of Hoschton, Ga.; grandmother, Diane Yarski of Clyde, N.C.; grandfathers, Verlin Putnam of Canton, N.C., Lee Ewart and wife Brenda of Sylva, N.C.; sister, Jadyn Schmidt of Ashville, N.C.; Cyster and best friend, Elisabeth McClintock of N. Little Rock, Ark.; a host of Cysters who have supported Brooke during her struggle with Cystic Fibrosis.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. – noon Monday, June 18, 2018, at New Midway Baptist Church with the Rev. Rod Garrett, the Rev. Brent Forsythe and Jamie Jordan officiating.
Interment followed the service at New Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.
