ELZABETH MITCHELL
November 9, 2018
The heavens received another angel Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, when they called Elizabeth Mitchell home.
Elizabeth was born on Aug. 9, 1927, to Carter and Lucille Murrell in Newport, Ky. Elizabeth was 91 years young and formerly lived in Rocky Top and LaFollette. Elizabeth passed away peacefully with her daughter, Gail, by her side.
Elizabeth was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend and never met a stranger. She loved to fish and was once featured on the cover of a fishing magazine for catching a record size bass while living in Ohio. She loved to cook and garden and was known by her family as the QVC/HSN Jewelry Queen because of her love of jewelry. When she first moved to assisted living her family had to block the shopping channels from her phone because she was ordering jewelry and having it delivered to her apartment on a daily basis. She brought much love and laughter to everyone who knew her and will be dearly missed!
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Carter and Lucille Murrell; husband, Nelson Mitchell; sisters, Diane Brown and Virginia Davidson; brothers, Paul Murrell and John Holland; and step-sons, Tommy White and Ernie Mitchell.
She is survived by: Daughters, Gail Harmon (Archie) of Clinton, Deanne Strickland (Gene) of Washington, and Jeannie Mitchell of Knoxville; sister, Betty Ivanyi grandchildren, Xavier Harmon, Alexandria Miller, Kevin Glandon, Robbie Glandon, Becky Courtney, Jody Courtney, Lee Mitchell and Stacy Mitchell; several great-grandchildre; and numerous nieces and nephews; special family friends, Darlene and Cindy Murphy and Lou Claiborne.
The family would like to thank the staff at NHC Oak Ridge for the love and care they provided Elizabeth.
Family will receive friends at the Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton Saturday, Nov, 17, 2018, from 11 a.m. - noon with the funeral immediately following with Frank Dawson officiating the service. Burial will be at Powell Valley Cemetery in Lafollette Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at 1:30 p.m.
EMMA SUE BUMGARDNER
November 4, 2018
Emma Sue Bumgardner, 75, Lake City, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Sue was born Nov. 1, 1943, in Lake City to the late James E. and Birdie Mae (Armstrong) Marlow. Sue was a faithful member of Shultz Hollow Baptist Church until her illness prevented her from attending. Sue loved being surrounded by her family, friends and loved her dog "Buttons." She often opened her home for social get-togethers with singing and fellowship. Sue enjoyed working in her flower garden, cooking, baking and was known to make the best chicken and dumplins in three counties.
In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by:
Husbands, of 20 years George Brown, of 12 years Bill Bumgardner; children, Glenna Ruth Byrge, Michael Brown; brothers, Arnold, Tom, Carl, J.D., Charlie, Clyde, Eugene; sisters, Willa Mae, Gladys, LeOpal, Cloia; son-in-laws, Ronnie Gross, Butch Wilson
Survivors: Children, Teresa Gross and special friend Tim Wilson, Brenda Wilson, Brian Brown and wife Sandra; daughter-in-law, RoseAnn Brown; grandchildren, Nathan and D.J. Wilson, Haley and Sarah Brown, Heather Phillips and husband Brad, Krystine, Trysta and Abi Brown; great-grandchildren, Sierra and Sydnee Wilson, Alyvia and Kayleigh Phillips, Kaiden and Lacey Mozingo; great-great-children, Aubree Wilson; special friend, Tim Wilson; special friend and caregiver, Bertha Hawkins.
Visitation will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
The funeral service will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Glen Marlow and the Rev. Charlie Mac Marlow officiating.
Friends and family will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, to go in funeral procession to the Oak Grove Cemetery for a 10:30 a.m .graveside service.
You may also view Sue’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
ALENE PATTERSON NORMAN
November 3, 2018
Alene Patterson Norman, 89, Heiskell, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at her residence after a long illness.
She was born and raised in the Blowing Springs Community. She was a longtime member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Chris and Dona Roach; four brothers, Roy Roach, Vaughn Roach, William R. Roach, and James C. Roach; sister, Helen Ensley; former husband, Mallie Patterson Jr. (with whom they had five children together); second husband, Dwain Norman; son, Larry Patterson; daughter, Sharon Robert; great grandson, Kevin Todd Cox.
She is survived by: Sons, Steve Patterson of Heiskell, Jeff Patterson and wife Donna of Heiskell, David Patterson of Springfield; grandson, Jason and Kari Davis of Gulfport, Miss.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins whom were special family to her, and many friends and special childhood friends that a special bond was never broken, “Your Friend Forever.”
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services to follow in the chapel.
Her graveside will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at Blowing Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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WILLIAM ‘RICHARD’ VanVECKHOVEN’
November 2, 2018
William “Richard” VanVeckhoven, born May 6, 1943, passed away Nov. 1, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Richard was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton. He was a proud Air Force Veteran who loved fishing, golfing, LSU college sports, and most of all his family.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Otto and Mittie VanVeckhoven; siblings, Ted and Darrnell VanVeckhoven.
He is survived by: Wife, Brenda Cook VanVeckhoven; children, Richard Gregg VanVeckhoven (Tammy), Russell Wayne VanVeckhoven (Dana), Angela Denise VanVeckhoven, Karen Ridenour, Kimberly Elledge (Don) and Bobby Ridenour Jr. (Sharon); grandchildren, Lane, Lora, Leah, Abigail, Ashlyn, Cody, Caitlyn, Meagan, Bobby III, Cassidy and Landon; great-grandchildren, Addison, Caleb, Alexis and Easton; Second Baptist Church family and Open Door Baptist family in Denham Springs, La.; a host of special friends and other family.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in the Chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Clinton.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Thompson officiating.
Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Garden with full military honors presented by the Campbell County Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee, P.O. Box 53575 Knoxville, TN 37950 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
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CAROLYN SUE WELLMAN
November 2, 2018
Carolyn Sue Wellman, 80, Lake City, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at her residence.
Carolyn was born Feb. 22, 1939, to the late Wilbur David Grubaugh and Mariah Eloise Lewis Grubaugh. Carolyn enjoyed shopping, coloring, her dogs, and getting her hair done. Carolyn loved spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors: Sons, David Wellman of Indiana, Bobby Wellman of Indiana; daughter, Kimberly Ford of Indiana; sisters, Debbie and Joe Fauver of Lake City, Barbara Murray of Deer Lodge, Pat Thompson of Portage, Ind.; nieces, Tonya Fauver of Lake City, Erica Phillips of Lake City, Tammy Justice of Lake City; nephew, Erik Fauver of Lake City; great-nieces, Kaylee Phillips, Lacey Phillips, Bailey Phillips, Elizabeth Justice, Hailey Justice; great-nephew, Austin Justice; grandchild, Crystal Rosembaum.
Visitation will be from noon - 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City with the Rev. Tom Byrge officiating.
Interment to follow the funeral service at the Norris Memorial Gardens in Clinton.
You may also view Carolyn’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
JESSIE LEE PRIDE
November 2, 2018
Jessie Lee Pride, 74, Clinton, passed away peacefully and gracefully surrounded by love Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.
Jessie was one in a million. She never met anyone that she didn’t love and who didn’t love her instantly. As a homemaker, she loved taking pictures and doing crafts from painting to making animals and flowers out of bread dough or clay. Overall, spending time with her family and friends was her greatest joy in life.
Jessie was preceded in death by: Husband, who was the love of her life, Edward Glen Pride; parents, Fredrick and Josephine Bumgardner; brother, Paris Bumgardner; sisters, Juanita Duncan and Nina Bumgardner.
She is survived by: Brothers, Harry (Elizabeth) Bumgardner, and James (Karen) Bumgardner; and sisters, Arvilla Butler and Anna Ruth Byrge.
Jessie is also survived by: Special nieces and nephew, that she lovingly referred to as “her kids,” Arlene, Darlene, Patricia, and Johnny; and many other nieces and nephews.
Jessie will be greatly missed by her loved ones. To carry on her legacy, she would want everyone to show kindness and, most importantly, love to those around them just as she always did.
The family offers a special thanks to those that loved and took care of her at Williamsburg Villas Assisted Living (Sandy, Matt, Alisha, Kim, Marilyn, Donna, and many others).
A very special thank you to Jamye Ray who helped take care of her and showed her so much love. Thank you, Steve and Beverly Poe – the Best Senior Caregivers who were always there when she needed them. Also, thank you Smoky Mountain Hospice Team.
The family received friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, with a funeral service following at 8 p.m., at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the Rev. John McGaha officiating.
Music was performed by Sam Kitts and Tim Simek.
Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, and go in funeral procession to Norris Memorial Gardens for an 11 a.m. interment.
Pallbearers: Chris Kitts, Sam Kitts, Tony Bumgardner.
Arrangements by Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
JERRY W. CROWLEY
November 2, 2018
Jerry W Crowley, 65, Powell, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at his home.
He was born Dec. 10, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He retired partner of Crowley Brothers Guttering. He was the loving son of L.D. Crowley and Margaret Chambers Crowley. Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting, and BIG ORANGE football. He treasured many good times with cousins, and many niece and nephews.
Jerry is leaving behind: Two sons, Kevin and wife Kelsi, and Joshua and wife Casey; grandchildren, Chole and Addilynn; estranged wife of the past four years, Velma Jean Sexton Crowley; two sisters, Shirley and Mary; and three brothers, Danny, Ricky, and Benny.
He had a very special love for his Aunt Pearl.
The family will receive friends from noon – 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, with the funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. with Donnie Chambers and David Crowley officiating.
Graveside service will be at the Grandview Memorial Gardens following the funeral service.
The family asks that those attending wear their University of Tennessee Orange to the services.
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PAUL SMITH
November 1, 2018
Paul Smith, 93, Clinton, passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at his home.
He was born Nov. 14, 1924, to the late William Dewey and Mary Mattie Smith in Pioneer. He graduated Lafollette High School as the President and Valedictorian of his class in 1943. He attended Lincoln Memorial University and was named Freshman with Highest Grade Point Average. He graduated Cincinnati College in 1950, Valedictorian of his class with a bachelor of science in pharmacy. After high school graduation, he volunteered for the US Army Air Force Cadet Corps. He served as a Bombardier in a B-29 as a 2nd Lieutenant until discharge in 1946. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton for many years and loved the XYZ/Primetime Group. He was a Life Member of the NRA, and a 60-year member of American Legion Post 0172.
He moved to Clinton after graduation and worked at Hoskins Drug Store as a pharmacist until he acquired Clinton Drug Company in 1955. He worked there as owner until he retired in 1991. After retirement he volunteered at Interfaith Clinic and First Baptist Christian Service Center. He loved hunting, fishing, hiking, gardening, traveling and was a 2nd degree black belt in Karate.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: sisters, Florine Clotfelter and Dorothy Shelby.
He is survived by: Loving wife of 70 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Smith; wonderful children, Barbara Smith Roberts and husband Michael of Farragut, William H. Smith and wife Beth Wyckoff of Hendersonville, N.C.; sister-in-law, Shirley Haefele of Rochester, N.Y.; half-sister, Sharon Henegar of Lafollette; several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
He was a gentleman in many ways and never met a stranger to which he couldn’t talk.
The family is grateful for the help of his many caregivers, Mary, John, Bethany and many others. He enjoyed his friends, the Cloyds, Hammerlings, Bradens, Roettgers, and many others, as well as the cousins of his wife Betty.
The family received friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the funeral following at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Terry Baker officiating.
Paul’s inurnment will be Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at Grandview Memorial Garden.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the First Baptist Church Service Center at PO Box 268, Clinton, TN 37717 or the Interfaith Health Clinic at 315 Gill Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917-7209 or the charity of your choice.
