IRIS MONA (BRADEN) SLIGER
July 15, 2018
Iris Mona (Braden) Sliger of Clinton, passed away at her residence on July 15, 2018. She was born April 7, 1931 in Briceville and was of the Baptist Faith. She was loved by all and was called mamaw by many that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Green and Ruth Braden; four sisters, one brother, one grandson, Justin Sliger; and her lifetime companion Ed Messamore.
She is survived by: Son, John and wife Diane Sliger; daughters, Diana Sliger Keaton, Melissa Nash-Petree and husband Rick; two granddaughters, Kelli Houser-Evans and husband Phil, Autumn Sliger Leese; six great grandchildren; brother, Green and wife Betty Braden.
The family would like to thank Tennova Hospice nurses, Lisa and Angie for the loving care given to Iris and her family.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Her funeral services will follow in the chapel with Rev. Donnie Wallace officiating. Iris’s graveside will be 10 a.m., Friday, July 20, 2018 at Sunset Cemetery. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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JACK RIGGS
July 15, 2018
Jack Riggs, age 81 of Andersonville passed away on July 15, 2018 at his residence. Jack was of the Baptist Faith and retired from Big Ridge State Park after 48 years of service.
Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Riggs; parents, John and Gertie Riggs; brothers, Henry, Cliff & TJ Riggs.
He is survived by: Children, Brian Riggs and wife Marie; Cindy Dangerfield and husband Destry (Tater); Tina Johnson and husband Earl; grandchildren, Craig Hanna, Serena Satterfield, Scarlet Von Strange, Jeremy Riggs and Emily Riggs; great grandchildren, Isabella (Bella) Hanna, Bentley Satterfield, Lee Satterfield, Brianna Satterfield, Kristen Riggs, Daisy Riggs, Jake Riggs, Elijah Riggs, and McKenzie as well as several nieces and nephews and caregiver Brooke Miracle.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home and the funeral service followed in the chapel. His graveside will be 2 p.m., Wednesday at New Loyston Memorial Garden. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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MATTHEW SHANE TEMPLIN
July 13, 2018
Matthew Shane Templin, born Sept. 2, 1983, passed away at his home in St. Petersburg, Fla., July 13, 2018.
He is survived by: Parents, George (Skipper) and Jeanette Templin; brother, Jonathan Blake Templin; and special niece, Sophie Belle Templin.
He was happy in life.
A celebration of life was held at his Aunt Kaye’s home in Lake City, with special family friend Bobby Joe Elliott and his family, who gave Matthew the happy send off that he wanted.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Helen Ross McNabb Center, 201 West Springdale, Knoxville Tn 37917, in Matthew’s name, where Matthew’s special friend Beth works.
VONDA ‘BONNIE’ ISBELL
July 12, 2018
Vonda “Bonnie” Isbell (né Parker) of Norris went home to her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2018, at the age of 83. Vonda was born on July 5, 1935 in Parrottsville. She was a founding member of Norris First Baptist Church. She taught Sunday school and Bible school for many years.
Vonda is preceded in death in death by her parents, Glenn and Ella Mae Parker and brother, Ralph Parker.
She is survived by the love of her life, husband, Bud Isbell of Norris; daughters, Mary Lou Hill and Lisa Castleman; grandchildren, great grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Williams of Florence, S.C. and Sylvia Harris of Powell; many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Norris First Baptist Church with a Celebration of Life service to follow. Her graveside service will be 9 a.m., Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Woodhaven Memorial Garden. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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TERESA MELTON
July 11, 2018
Teresa Melton, 61, Clinton, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018, at North Knoxville Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 28, 1957, to the late William “Bill” and Cloteene Pruitt in Oak Ridge. She was of the Christian faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Terri Gadd.
She is survived by: Husband, David Melton; son, Jason Melton; daughter, Carmen Melton; siblings, Tim Grubbs and wife Sue, Billie Carter; nieces, Tammy Cheek, Paula Grubbs; nephews, Jamie Beach, Nicky Gadd; brother-in-law, Neal Gadd; and many other family and friends.
The family is planning a memorial service at a later date.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top is in charge of all arrangements.
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BILLIE JO CARVER
July 10, 2018
Billie Jo Carver, age 88 of Lake City passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at her residence. She was born Dec. 6, 1929 in Briceville to the late Elmer and Evelyn Parks Foust. Billie Jo was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed sewing.
Billie Jo is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leo Carver, sisters, Emma Sue White and Betty White.
Survivors: Son, Elmer Carver and Betty , Lake City; daughters, Crystal Zimmerman and Terry, Lake City; Cathey McCroskey, Caryville; sister, Joyce Haire, Claxton; grandchildren, Evelyn Carver, Ivan Carver, Melissa Faubion, Cassie Wilinson, Aaron Mowery, Amanda Kennedy and Samuel McCroskey; 18 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 5-7 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home. The funeral service followed at 7 p.m. in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel.
Family and friends met at the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Briceville at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 14, 2018 for Billie Jo’s Interment
You may also view Billie Jo’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com.
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
RHONDA GLANDON WOODFIN
July 9, 2018
Rhonda Glandon Woodfin, of Andersonville, died peacefully on July 9, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville.
She was born in 1960 to Kelly Glandon and wife, Catherine Glandon, in Morristown.
Rhonda married Sammy Woodfin in August of 1980, and together they happily raised a family with two daughters, Ashley Arnold, wife of Lucas Arnold, of Knoxville, and Sara Meyer, wife of John Meyer, of Andersonville. As such, she leaves to cherish in love forever the following grandchildren: Raylan Arnold, Rese Meyer, Morgan Arnold, Avery Meyer, Landry Meyer, and Mia Arnold.
She is also survived by siblings, Cheryl Miles, of Cleveland and Kelly Glandon, of Knoxville.
For 25 years, Rhonda zealously served Norris Elementary School and Anderson County High School, where she was known by students and peers alike for her overwhelming kindness and passion to serve others.
At heart, Rhonda was a Norris soccer mom that loved Jesus, shopping with her mom and sister, and taking adventures with Sammy and the girls.
And lastly, Rhonda’s family will always cherish the special prayer passed on to the next generation, for which she taught her daughters to recite at a young age, as follows, “Dear Jesus, thank you for my family, thank you for my friends, and thank you for all my blessings. Please teach mommy and daddy, how to teach Ashley and Sara, how to love You, how to be good girls, and how to treat other people. We love You, and we praise You, in Your heavenly name, Amen.”
The family received friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home on Thursday, July 12, from 5-7 p.m. and a memorial service followed.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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BONNIE BEATRICE FOUST BYRGE
July 8, 2018
Bonnie Beatrice Foust Byrge, age 89 of Andersonville passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 21, 1929 in Campbell County to the late Levi and Irene Heatherly Harmon. Bonnie was a member of the Island Ford Baptist Church. She loved flowers and spending time with her family.
Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, first husband of 52 years, Verlin Foust, second husband of over 9 years, Mart Byrge, brother, Oscar Harmon, sisters, Betty Harmon Foust, Elizabeth Harmon Edmond, Janie Harmon Jobe and Mary Ruth Harmon Walden, grandchildren, Cynthia Foust and Angie Foust.
Survivors: Daughters, Carolyn Slover and Jerry; Kathy Foust, Linda Musgrave and Wayne; sons, Michael Foust, Buddy Foust; brother, Hubert Harmon; grandchildren, Thomas Jones, Rebecca Jones, Robert Jones, Sara Tallant, Tina Slover, Stacey Budensiek, Nathan Leinart, Michael Foust, Daniel Foust, David Foust, Laura Camilo, Selena Everhart, Scotty Foust and Matthew Foust; 29 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Visitation was from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home.
The funeral service was at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Island Ford Baptist Church with Rev. Stan Slover and Rev. Fred Long officiating.
Interment followed the funeral service at the Island Ford Cemetery.
You may also view Bonnie’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com.
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
