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MELVIN WARREN WELLS

Mr. Melvin Warren Wells, 85, Clinton, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017, at The Lantern at Morning Pointe.

Warren was the owner and operator of Wells Used Cars and Paint Shop in Clinton and was a member of Farmers Grove Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by: Infant son, Donald Lynn Wells; parents, William and Anna Burton Wells; sisters, Wilma Duncan and Irma Wells.

Warren is survived by: Wife, Thelma “Jo” Wells of Clinton; sons, Burl (Sandra) Wells of Clinton, Bill (Shelley) Wells of Edgewater, Fla.; daughter, Marilyn (Bill) Collins of Knoxville, Sally (Steve) Barlow of Andersonville, Becky (Brent) Mounger of Clinton; sister, Jean Taylor of Knoxville; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. Funeral services followed at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Bobby Metcalf officiating.

Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at Farmers Grove Cemetery.

Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Melvin Warren Wells.

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TERESA ANN SPRADLIN

Teresa Ann Spradlin, 58, Clinton, passed away Monday, July 25, 2017, at her home in Clinton.

Teresa adored her grandkids and loved spending time with them. She loved her job at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, where she worked in registration for nearly 20 years. Teresa had a good sense of humor and was fun to be around.

She was preceded in death by: Mother, Shirley Cooper; sister, Sheryl Bueno; and grandson, Cody Bolton.

Teresa is survived by: Husband of 35 years, Gary Spradlin of Clinton; daughters, Kasie Moore and husband Justin of Halls, and Angela Slover of LaFollette; brother, Kenny Cooper; and sister, Lora Cooper both of Waco, Texas; grandchildren, Julian Headrick, Connor Moore, Shelby Moore, and Olivia Moore.

Teresa’s family would like to give a special thanks to all her friends at Methodist Medical Center and Covenant Hospice.

Teresa’s family received her friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2017, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, with her funeral service immediately following at 7 p.m. with Billy W. Moore officiating.

Teresa’s interment was private.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com

MARILYN JUNE McCREIGHT

Marilyn June McCreight, a long-time resident of Oak Ridge, died at the age of 81 Tuesday, July 25, at NHC Healthcare.

Born in Coosa County, Ala., in 1936, June lived in multiple cities in Alabama before making Oak Ridge her home in 1980. She will be most remembered as owner and operator of Ridge Greenhouse and Florist, working beside her beloved husband, Thomas McCreight Sr. Her four children, brought her great joy. She was a tremendous contributor to many gardens in Oak Ridge over the years, offering much guidance and information. She shared her knowledge by writing gardening articles for the “Visions” newspaper. She loved plants, flowers, decorating and her customers.

Many thanks from the family to all our customers, whom we now call friends, that have visited June over the years while in assisted living. Each visit brightened her day.

June was a member a of Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge and enjoyed Brother Steve’s sermons on television when she was no longer able to attend church.

June wass preceded in death by: Husband, Thomas McCreight Sr.; son, Tom McCreight Jr.; parents, Reed and Thelma “Lowry” Nickolson; and brothers, Jimmy Reed Nickolson and Sherril Nickolson

She is survived by: Daughters, Kathy Brophy (Jim), Katie Campbell (Steve) and Kelley Gormley; sister, Sandra Richardson (Andy); grandchildren, Samantha Justice, Kellsie Campbell, Abby Gormley and J.T. Gormley.

Graveside service for June was held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2017 at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.

Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of June McCreight.

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PATSY ANN MAXFIELD

Patsy Ann Maxfield, 75, Clinton, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

She was born Feb. 19, 1942, to the late John Epp and Sally Thompson Maxfield.

Patsy loved watching television, especially sports and playing Bingo. She will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by: Sister, Ella Sue Qualls; brothers, Ed Ballew and DL Ballew; sister-in-law, Patricia Ann Maxfield.

Survived by: Brothers, Joe Maxfield and wife Betty of Rocky Top, Jay Maxfield of Clinton; great-nephew, Austin Ray Smith of Clinton; niece, Tina Maxfield Gering and husband Richard of Clinton; nephews, Shannon Qualls and wife Julie of Dover, Ky., David Qualls of Maysville, Ky.; brother-in-law, Buddy Qualls of Maryville, Ky.; special friend, Carol Fischel of Elyria, Ohio; a host of other family and friends.

The family received friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top, with the funeral service following at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jimmy Ault officiating.

Patsy’s interment was held at the Oak Grove Cemetery following her funeral service.

Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve Patsy’s family.

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FRANKLIN RUSSELL MASSENGALE

Franklin Russell Massengale, born Jan. 25, 1943, in Morgan County, moved to his heavenly home Saturday, July 29, 2017.

He was preceded in death by: Parents, Frank and Alene Massengale; brother, Troy Massengale; grandparents, Hobart and Ora Massengale, James Daugherty and Ella Seiber Daugherty.

He is survived by: Loving wife of 55 years, Helen Diane Massengale (Carolyn); sons, Jeff Massengill, Tim and wife Selinda Massengill, and daughter-in-law Melanie Massengill; grandchildren, Tyler Massengill, Michelle (Massengill) and husband Skylar Scalia, Haylee (Massengill) and husband Tanner Walker, Caleb Massengill and Hannah Massengill; great-grandchildren, Malakia Scalia; brother, Luther and wife Wilma Massengill; sister, Dale and husband Bill Weaver; sister-in-law, Janice (Massengill) Cortez; and several nieces and nephews; special friends, Raymond Phillips and Jack Dickson, Sherril Buck; and a host of other friends.

He was the Pastor of the Clinton Church of God of Prophecy for 44 years and prior to that he was the Pastor of the Oliver Springs Church of God of Prophecy for six years. He was known for showing the love of Christ and showing love to everyone.

The family received friends from 5 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at Premier Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs.

The funeral service follow at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastors E.C. McKinley, Luther Massengale, and Larry Noe officiating.

Burial and graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. to go in the funeral procession.

Premier Sharp Funeral Home is proudly serving the Massengale family and we invite you to share a message of condolence to the family at www.sharpfh.com.

AUBREE MARIE JERRELL

Aubree Marie Jerrell, born Dec. 22, 2016, received her angel wings Tuesday, July 25, 2017.

She brought joy to everyone around her during her short time here on Earth and will be missed.

She is preceded in death by, grandfather, Mickey Phillips

Aubree is survived by: Parents, Russell and Amber Jarrell of Rocky Top; grandparents, Darlene Phillips of Clinton, Rusty Jerrell of Rocky Top, Loria Vivans of Knoxville; great-grandparents, Boyd and Wilma Walker, Homer and Bertha Phillips.

The family received friends from 4 – 6 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton.

Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2017, at Hillvale Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton.

Interment followed at Norris Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Archie Seiber officiating.

Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.

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REBECCA JUNE (LOGAN) HOSKINS

Rebecca June (Logan) Hoskins, 69, a resident of Sharonville, Ohio, formerly of Lake City, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017.

She was a member of Creek Road Baptist Church in Sharonville, Ohio. Rebecca enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Rebecca is survived by: Loving husband, Jimmy of Sharonville, Ohio; dear son, Ronnie Lynn and wife Kristi Hamilton of Clinton; brothers, Kirby Logan and the late Robert Logan; and sister, Joanne and husband Paul Graves; and dear grandson, Lance Hamilton.

Visitation is from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tom Byrge officiating.

Family and friends will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, at Leach Cemetery in Lake City for Rebecca’s interment.

CHELSEY JOHNSON DALE

Chesley Johnson Dale, 95, died peacefully at home July 27, 2017.

She was born in Shreveport, La., Dec. 3, 1921. She was the only child of James Burrows Johnson and Elizabeth Carroll Johnson of New Orleans, La.

She was predeceased by: Husbands, James Amerman Dale, and Armond (Arnie) Arnurius; and is survived by her children, Ann Stierli, Janet Donaldson, and James; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Chesley and her family moved to Norris in 1950 from Burlington, N.C. She was a founder of and taught crafts at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center, and a longtime member of the Norris Religious Fellowship Church and the Norris Women’s Club. She had a natural talent for teaching, which she passed on to her children. She was involved as a volunteer with various organizations, including the American Red Cross, where she taught swimming and first aid. She was active in Girl Scouts and the original Norris Beautification Committee. She was an avid gardener and instilled her love for nature and gardening in her children. She loved all outdoor activities - sailing, canoeing, swimming, horseback riding and camping.

The family will hold a private graveside service and requests that memorials be sent to the Appalachian Arts Craft Center or the Norris Religious Fellowship Church.

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