WILMA VILES
June 21, 2017
Wilma Viles, 80, Clinton, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
Wilma was of the Baptist faith and raised five boys. She enjoyed listening to Glen Miller and other big band music.
Wilma was preceded in death by: Parents, Elmer and Sylvia Smith; ex-husband, James Mack Viles; sons, Larry and Mark Viles; brother, Jimmy Smith; and sister, Shirley Smith.
Wilma is survived by: Sons, Ricky Viles of Clinton, Tim Viles and his wife Dana of Caryville, and Neal Viles of Clinton; sisters, Georgie Simons and Joyce Bullock; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Wilma’s family will gather for a graveside service at noon Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden in Claxton.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
RICHARD CURTIS LINDSAY
June 21, 2017
Richard Curtis Lindsay, 55, Caryville, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at his residence.
He was born in Clinton April 18, 1962. Richard was a member of the Mastin Lake Church of the Nazarene in Huntsville, Ala., Richard was a news director at WAFF Channel 48 in Huntsville, Ala., for many years.
Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Ray.
Survivors: Parents, Curtis and Earnestine Lindsay of Caryville; daughter, Tiffany Wills of Florida; son, Zachary Lindsay of Huntsville, Ala.; brothers, Jeffrey Lindsay of Clarksville, Michael Joseph Lindsay of Huntsville, Ala., James Gregory Lindsay and Rosie of Decatur, Ala.; sisters, Debra Metcalf and Mylon of Union Grove, Ala., Kathryn McKinney of Huntsville, Ala.; grandchild, River Ellis Dodd; and many other family members and special friends.
Visitation was held from 2 – 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service was at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron Williams and Brother Mylon Metcalf officiating.
Richard’s wishes were to be cremated.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Huntsville, Ala.
You may also view Richard’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
SAMUEL PAUL ‘HOBBIT’ OTT
June 21, 2017
Samuel Paul “Hobbit” Ott, age 59, has finally found peace on this earth.
He was a very proud graduate of Porter High School, class of 1976, member of the football and baseball team, attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and was a fanatical follower of the Chicago Cubs.
Paul was preceded in death by: Father, Sam Ott; and infant daughter, Tiffany Hope Ott.
He is survived by: Mother, Pat McMahan of Powell; best friend and son, David Ott and his wife Emily of Norris; granddaughter, whom he dearly loved, Adaira Ott of Clinton; brothers, James Ott and his wife Louvada, of Rockford, and Lester Ott of Knoxville; sister, Amy McMahan of Lenoir City; nieces, Kayla Ott and Alyssa McMahan; nephews, Matthew Ott, Elijah Fox, and Aarron Jennings; first wife, whom he never forgot and still cared for, Rose Ferguson Seivers of Clinton; and his one true friend, Julie Sharp of Atlanta, Ga.
Please remember Paul’s infectious laugh, his humor, and true love for life and those around him. As Paul always said, “Let the good times roll!”
Receiving of friends and family will be held at Karns Community Center, 6616 Beaver Ridge Road, from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017.
In lieu of flowers, just go have a good time somewhere.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
BONNIE ELIZABETH WILSON
June 21, 2017
Bonnie Elizabeth Wilson, 86, Caryville, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Lafollette Medical Center.
Bonnie was born on June 29, 1930, in Vasper to the late George Alexander and Lillie Mae Rains Caughorn. She was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by: Husband, Ned Wilson; daughters, Ramona Jean Wilson and Marguette Joann Wilson Ward; brothers, Claude Caughorn and Glen Edward Caughorn; and sisters, Betty Monholland and Mary Sanders.
Survivors: Son, Curtis Wilson and wife Shirley of Vasper; son in-law, Tommy Ward of Lake City; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Ricky, and Sean; and many great-grandchildren, other family members and special friends.
A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2017, at New Vasper Cemetery in Caryville.
JOHN ARLIS STEPHENS
June 21, 2017
John Arlis Stephens, 53, Clinton, went home to be with the Lord Friday afternoon June 16, 2017.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Arlis Marion and Helen Nadine Heatherly Stephens.
He is survived by: Brother, Joseph Stephens; special cousins, Sue Ellen Nidiffer, Emily Russell, Kathy Jeffers Smith; aunts, Maxine Stephens Jeffers, Sue Heatherly Miller, Bobbie Heatherly Kirkpatrick; uncle, Evan Heatherly (and wife Oma); as well as a host of extended family.
Visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Holly Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. The family will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday June 22. 2017, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton to form a procession to Baker’s Forge Memorial Cemetery, near LaFollette, for a 6 p.m. interment service.
John was born at Oak Ridge Hospital Aug. 7, 1963. He attended Cedar Hill Elementary school Glenwood Elementary School, Shinliver Elementary School, and Clinton Junior High School. He graduated from Clinton Senior High School in 1979. He was a member of the Youth Conservation Corps, stationed at Norris Dam State Park the summer of 1979. Later he worked as a security guard. John enjoyed visiting Dollywood and keeping up with his old classmates on Facebook.
Special thanks to Jamey and Sherrie Oran, who helped care for John, and all who prayed and ministered to him in his illness.
EDWIN ‘BOB’ GARRETT JR.
June 21, 2017
Edwin “Bob” Garrett Jr., 70, Clinton, passed away June 18, 2017.
He was the owner of Precision Machine Tool & Die of Oak Ridge.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Edwin and Leila Garrett; and sister, Kay Garrett.
He is survived by: Wife, Marlene Smith Garrett of Clinton; daughters, Tammy Pace and husband Rev. Chuck Pace of South Carolina, Tonya Bruce and husband Robert of Heiskell, Deborah Jennings and husband Sam of Florida; brother, Ken Garrett of South Carolina; sister, Carol Garrett of South Carolina; grandchildren, Hannah Southerland and husband Ben of South Carolina, Matt Stooksbury and wife Jessica of Knoxville, Joseph Faddoul of Knoxville, Garrett Pace of South Carolina.
Emily Gibson and husband Tyler of Maryville, Erin Bruce of Tazewell; four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017, in the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home Clinton Chapel with services to follow at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Chuck Pace and Pastor Roger Couch officiating.
Interment will be Friday, June 23, 2017, at Graceland Cemetery in Greenville, S.C.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Edwin “Bob” Garrett.
www.holleygamble.com
EULA JEAN SCHUBERT RUTHERFORD
June 14, 2017
Eula Jean Schubert Rutherford, 100, Clinton, passed away at her home June 9, 2017.
Mrs. Rutherford was born in Petros, Sept. 12, 1916. She was a member of one of the first families to settle in Morgan County, the daughter of the late Hugo and Della Schubert. She had been a long time resident of Clinton after her family moved here in the early 1930s. She met her future husband of 65 years, Charles Rutherford, while he was working in the soda fountain at the Corner Drugstore. They soon married after he returned from service during World War II. She had been looking forward to the time they would be reunited in their Heavenly Home. She often told her family, “I am ready to go home, to my Heavenly Home.” She was a woman of strong faith, and was a devoted wife and mother throughout her life. Mrs. Rutherford was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Clinton.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Charles Harrell Rutherford; parents, Hugo and Della Schubert; brother, Palmer Schubert; sister, Thelma Crumley; daughter-in-law, Nellie Rutherford; great-grandchild: Elizabeth.
She is survived by: Sons, Mike and Bonita Rutherford, Steve Rutherford; daughter, Karen and Sonny Rogers; grandchildren, Renee, Christi, Nathan, Nicole, Vic, and Matt; great-grandchildren, Travis, Logan, Lakin, Ellie, Emma, Ruby Jean, and Hazel
The family wishes to thank All About You Home Care, LLC for their services and caring of our Mother the past few years in a very respectful and loving way, particularly Geneva and Carolyn. They were like family to ‘Ms. Jean”. We also want to thank the nurses and staff at UT Hospice for their care and support.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2017, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. The funeral service followed with the Rev. Mike Segers and Ben Neal (Hospice Chaplain) officiating.
Family and friends met at the funeral home at 2: 30 p.m. at Tuesday, June13, 2017, and proceeded to Sunset Cemetery in Clinton for a 3 p.m. interment.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Eula Jean Rutherford.
www.holleygamblefh.com
PHYLLIS HARNESS TERRY
June 14, 2017
Phyllis Harness Terry, 85, Clinton, went to her heavenly home June 12, 2017.
Born June 7, 1932, in Detroit, Mich., she was mostly raised in Buffalo Creek, Tenn. She was a 1951 graduate of Huntsville High School and a charter member of White Rock Baptist Church in Huntsville. Phyllis married Carnelon V. Terry Jr. in 1951. She worked at Union Carbide as a clerk and junior lab analyst until he was drafted into the U. S. Army. They were stationed at Ft. Hood in Killeen, Texas, then Fort Polk, La. After fulfilling his military duties, they moved to Clinton to raise their new and growing family.
Mrs. Terry retired from the State of Tennessee after 23 years of service to the Department of Human Services. She attended Midway Baptist Church since 1983.
She was preceded in death by: Adoring husband of 64 years, Carnelon; precious twin daughters born in 1955; parents, Wendell Harness and Selah Chambers Harness; brothers, Burldon and Byron Harness; and sister, Jeannene Harness Reynoso.
She is survived by: Daughters and sons-in-law: Teresa Pate of Clinton; Carol and George Asbury of Jacksboro; Elaine and Phillip Mills of Portsmouth, Va.; Annette Eaves of Clinton; Darlene and Roy Stout of Clinton; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren with two more on the way.
The family will receive friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. Pastor Toby Geren and Bro. George Asbury officiating.
Mrs. Terry’s internment will be at Botts Annadell Cemetery, Capitol Hill, Scott County on Friday, June 16, 2017. The processional will gather at 9:30 a.m. at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider a donation in their mother’s honor for Alzheimer’s Music Therapy for Elderly (Aliveinside.org).
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
