BRENDA JOYCE FOUST
April 18, 2018
Brenda Joyce Foust, age 74 of Clinton went home to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, April 12, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Joyce and her husband Larry were members of Farmers Grove Baptist Church. Throughout her life she loved gardening, flowers, decorating her home, teaching her Sunday School Class, but most of all spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her father, LeRoy Gray; mother, Pansy Giles Gray Cooper; brother, Kiffen York.
She is survived by: Husband Rev. Larry Foust, daughters, Denise and husband Mark Palmer of Clinton, Amy and husband Rick Weldon of Clinton, son, Matthew and wife Candi Foust of Kearney, Mo., grandchildren, Rachel Palmer, Harley Palmer, Dane Phillips, Hannah Phillips, Samuel Weldon, Nina Weldon, Kendall Foust, and Savanna Foust, sister, Mary Ruth Morrison of Clinton, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Funeral services followed in the chapel. Her graveside was at 3 p.m., Sunday at Farmers Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
FAITH TUNNELL ANDREWS
April 18, 2018
Faith Tunnell Andrews, age 94 of Clinton, passed peacefully into the arms of God with family by her side on Friday, April 13, 2018. She was born July 6, 1923 to the late William Oscar and Mallie Tunnell of Marlow.
Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers James and Lawrence Tunnell and sister Blanche Farmer. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton and the Clinton Homettes FCE club.
She is survived by husband of 70 years, Pelham Andrews of Clinton, sons Phil and wife Patti of Powell and Bill and wife Becky of Clinton, grandchildren Phillip and wife Krystal, John and wife Heather, Robert, Brad and Ben Andrews. Great grandchildren Wyatt, Braden, Olivia and Aubrey Andrews.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m., Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home, Clinton and the funeral service followed in the chapel. Her graveside service was at 11 a.m., Monday, April 16 at Sunset Cemetery. Holley Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com
ANNE LEE CARDEN WILBANKS
April 11, 2018
Anne Lee Carden Wilbanks, age 98, passed away on March 31, 2018 in Atlanta where she had resided for nine years. Her lovely smile and happy disposition will be missed by everyone who knew her. Anne was born in 1919 at the Carden’s Riverside Farm in Clinton, the youngest child of the late William Elvis “Al” and Annie Elizabeth Wade Carden. There she lived an idyllic childhood, walking to school and learning to sew. She graduated valedictorian at Clinton High School and loved playing basketball.
Anne was a textile and clothing major at the University of Tennessee with ambition to be a fashion designer until she met her husband of 65 years, the late James Lafayette Wilbanks Jr.
While at UT she was President of Phi Mu Sorority, a member of Mortar Board, selected to Phi Kappa Phi honorary and president of the Tennessee Home Economics Club. Anne and Jim were married at First Baptist Church in Clinton in 1941. While Jim served in the Army combat engineers in the Pacific in World War II, she taught Home Economics and Chemistry at Clinton High.
After the war, Anne and Jim moved to his hometown Memphis where he was an engineer with Kimberly-Clark Corporation. There she was President of both the Phi Mu alumnae and Greenlawn Garden Club, the beginning of her lifelong love of gardening. They moved back to Knoxville in 1961 when Jim accepted a position as an electrical engineer with Tennessee Valley Authority. He retired in 1978. Anne was very active in Second Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon, Presbyterian Women Moderator, Circle Chairman and Chairman of Mariners. She taught flower arranging for 11 years in the adult education department of Knoxville City Schools.
Active in gardening and flower arranging for many years, she continued to give programs to garden clubs, teaching hundreds of women flower arranging. She was the designer of beautiful flower arrangements. Anne served as President of Deane Hill, Gateway, and Garden Guild clubs, was past President of Knox County Council of garden clubs, was a Life Member and State President of Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs 1971-1973 and National Juniors Chairman. A director of District IV Flower Show Judges, she was an accredited Master Flower Show Judge and was named emeritus Judge for contributions to National Garden Clubs flower show schools programs. She was active in Ossoli Circle and served as President of Ossoli in 1970 when the club had over 5,000 members. An emeritus member of the Board of Governors of Racheff House and Gardens, she was also active in the Ramsey House Association.
She and Jim were long time members of the Tennessee Conservation League. Devoted to her three daughters, she was also President of the Tri-Psi mothers club. Anne loved crafts and was a talented oil and watercolor artist. In 2009 Anne moved to the retirement community Chambrel in Roswell, Ga. to be near her three daughters who lived in the Atlanta area. Anne and Jim were lifelong Vol fans who for many years had tickets to football and both men’s and women’s basketball until she moved to Atlanta. She was proud that they bought Lady Vols tickets the first year Pat Summit became coach. When she could no longer attend games, she was still an ardent follower of the Vols on television and enjoyed singing the UT songs such as “Down the Field,” “Rocky Top,” and the UT Alma Mater.
Anne was the best mother and grandmother “in the world” we always told her.
She is survived by her three daughters and their husbands: Linda Wilbanks Morgan and husband John of Eatonton, Ga., Patricia Wilbanks Waters and husband Mike and Caye Wilbanks Teegarden and husband Bill of Atlanta. She was “Nana” to and adored by her seven grandchildren: Rev. John B. Morgan III (Andrea), Catherine Morgan Willis (Brent), Anne Waters Westpheling (Eric), Elizabeth Waters Roberts (Brad), Margaret Waters Smith (Philip), Andrew Teegarden (Kimbrell), Stewart Teegarden (Susanne), and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her nieces Doris Carden Wood of Charlotte, and Carol Carden Qurnsieh (Eli) of Houston and two nephews, Dr. Wade Douglas Carden (Lynn) of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Allen Carden of Los Angeles. She was preceeded in death by her sisters, the late Bernese (Ora) Carden, Hazel and Marie Carden, all of Clinton and brother Wade H. Carden of Houston. The family offers special thanks to her caregiver, Aretha Machipisha, for her many years of skilled assistance, compassion, and friendship.
The family received friends from 4-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 8 at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel, 6200 Kingston Pike. The family and friends gathered on Monday, April 9 at 9:30 a.m. at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery for an interment service followed by a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church. A reception for family and friends followed at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the James L. and Anne C. Wilbanks Scholarship Endowment, 1525 University Avenue, Knoxville, 37921, or to Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37919. Online condolences may be received at www.rosemortuary.com.
SHEILA JANE JARMON WIDING
April 11, 2018
Sheila Jane Jarmon Widing, age 64 of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. She was born on September 30, 1953 in Briceville to the late Audra Pink Jarmon and Vivian Edith Stonecipher Jarmon. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Sheila is preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Widing, brothers: Kent Neal, Ray Neal, and Donald Jarmon, and sisters: Nancy Meadows, Kay Cooper, and Betty Ferguson.
Survivors: Daughters, BridgetHuling and Doug, Chesapeake, Va.; Missy Jarmon, Arlington, Texas; brother Roger Jarmon, Lake City; sisters, Jean Habermehl, O’Fallen, Ill., Patsy Buttazzoni, Commerce Township, Mich.; grandchildren Douglas, Tyler, Isaac, and Luke Huling.
Visitation was from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home.
The funeral service was at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Briceville Community Church with Rev. Archie Seiber officiating.
Interment followed the funeral service at the Circle Cemetery in Briceville.
HARRY EUGENE PATTON, SR.
April 11, 2018
Harry Eugene Patton, Sr. passed away peacefully on April 6. Husband to Ann Hicks Patton for nearly 63 years, and long-time resident of Clinton,
Harry is survived by Ann, daughter Jenny and husband Mel Stripling of Hendersonville, and son, Gene and wife Mandy Patton of Knoxville. He had five grandchildren who were his pride and joy: Molly Patton, Beth Ann Stripling, Riley Patton, Wes Stripling, and Rhett Patton.
Harry, former Mayor of Clinton and long-time City Councilman, serving on the Melton Hill Regional Industrial Development Board, was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, member of the Sons of the Revolution, serving as Charter President, and was active in the Clinton Jaycees, helping to build the Jaycee Park and Pool.
Prior to retiring from William S Trimble Company after 30 years of service, Harry was owner of Patton Hardware in South Clinton.
Visitation was held on Sunday, April 8, from 5-7 p.m. at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. The funeral was Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dave Grant officiating and graveside services at Sunset Cemetery. Harry’s grandsons and nephews, Greg Patton, Jeff Patton, and Ryan Patton, served as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are asked to be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church, 252 N Main Street, Clinton, TN 37716. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
JAMES PARKS
April 11, 2018
James Parks, age 88 of Lake City passed away on April 6, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center. He was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church for 69 years. He loved his church and served for a time as Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Helen Phillips Parks; two brothers, Wayne and Ralph Parks; sister, Wilma Parks.
He is survived by: Loving wife of 69 years, Willie Ruth Parks, sons, Ronald and wife Katha Parks, Gary and wife Gracie Parks, sisters, Janie and husband Mack Hill, Mary and husband Ralph Hill, nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2018 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. His funeral service was at 2 p.m., Tuesday at Clinch River Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Webster and Rev. Tom Byrge officiating. His graveside service immediately followed at Clinch River Baptist Church Cemetery. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
JERRY LYNN MARTIN
April 11, 2018
Jerry Lynn Martin, 65, passed away peacefully at his home in Crossville after a long and courageous three-year battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Clinton Senior High School in the class of 1970 where he played baseball for the Dragons all four years. He was awarded a scholarship to Cleveland State for his expertise in the sport. He eventually moved to Brooksville, Fla. for over 30 years before returning to Crossville in 2013 after early retirement. He was an avid fisherman and loved doing all kinds of carpentry projects to his home.
He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Martin of Clinton and wife, Janet Billups Martin of Crossville, who just passed away 19 days prior.
He is survived by mother, Mary Adalene Martin, of Clinton, twin brother, Larry of Seymour, sisters Cheryl Schmidt and Sharon Reed (Jim) both of Clinton. Also one daughter, Brandi Pisaurio and two grandchildren, Kara and Luke, and four nephews and two nieces. There was a private graveside service and interment in Villa Rica, Ga. All that knew him, loved him and his humor, but also know he is at peace and finally out of pain.
WALTER LEE COX
April 11, 2018
Walter Lee Cox, age 93 a lifelong resident of Clinton went home to be with his heavenly father on April 5, 2018. Walter was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church for over 80 years and accepted Jesus when he was at a young age and remained faithful throughout his life. He grew up in Clinton and was a veteran of the United States Navy and served his country during World War II. Throughout his life he enjoyed gardening and enjoyed teaching bible study at his house. After his wife Helen passed away, Walter loved visiting residents of nursing homes and shut in friends at their homes. Walter is preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Helen Cox; father, Roy Cox; mother, Lissie Williams Cox Hafley; sisters, Mary Ruth Ensley, Josephine Dishman, brothers, Garry and Harvey Cox.
He is survived by: Sons, Jerry Cox and wife Jenny, Steve Cox and wife Sharon, Eddie Cox; granddaughters, Tonya Dycus, Stephanie Nichols, Amanda Hart; grandson, Micah Cox; great grandsons. Nathaniel Nichols and Johnny Dycus; great granddaughter, Jessica Mitchell and husband Korey; brothers, Bennie Cox and wife Mary Alice, Edward Cox; sisters, Tammy Cox Archer and Nanny Jane Cox as well as numerous nieces and nephews and host of friends.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Bethel Baptist Church. His funeral service followed with Rev. Darryl Taylor, Rev. J.C. Newman, and Rev. David Seiber officiating. His burial was at 2 p.m., Sunday at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors at graveside. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
