RUBY JUNE PATTERSON SEIBER
June 24, 2018
Ruby June Patterson Seiber, 86, Oliver Springs — Our mother left this earth to be with Jesus in accordance with her Christian faith Sunday, June 24, 2018.
She was a long-time resident of Oliver Springs, with roots to the New River Mountains of Anderson County. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, being with her family, and friends.
She was married to Hobart Seiber, former Oliver Springs police chief in 1960s.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Arvil Patterson and Hurhtle Patterson.
She is survived by: Two children, Jean and John, and two preceded children, Charlene and Marie; grandchildren, Theresa, Terry, Rebecca, Jason, Donna, Jessica; and several great-grandchildren; brother, Oscar Patterson; and sister, Sue Bunch.
We will miss her love, gravy biscuits, and her mountain cooked foods.
The family will have a Graveside ceremony at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Frost Bottom Cemetery in Frost Bottom.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home is proudly serving the Seiber family and we invite you to share a message of condolence to the family at www.sharpfh.com
RAYMOND JOHN MONK SR.
June 23, 2018
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, Raymond “Ray” John Monk Sr., avid fisherman, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly at the age of 75 years.
He was preceded in death by: Father Joenathan; mother, Ruth Carol (Phelmetta); and brother, Allen.
Serving 25 years in the United States Air Force, Master Sargent Monk proudly served two tours in the Vietnam war. After travelling the world and earning many decorations throughout his military career, Ray retired and made a home with his family in the Powell community in 1987. He worked for Martin Marietta as an Industrial Hygienist until he decided to fully retire in the year 2000.
Ray will be lovingly remembered by: Wife and best friend of 50 years, Peggy “Marge” (Fields), and their sons Raymond “John” Jr. (Tara) and Parrish “PG” (Sharahn). He will also be fondly remembered by: Grandsons, Adam, Adrian and Kadin, his brother Jonathan “Butch;” sister, Shelly Guess; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Ray’s family will receive his friends from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2018, with his celebration of life to follow at 12:30 p.m .at his home church, Claxton Church of Christ in Claxton, with Pastor Tim Forlines officiating. He will be interred at 2 p.m. with full military honors at East Tennessee State Veteran Cemetery.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
TIMOTHY MICHAEL HUTCHESON
June 22, 2018
Timothy Michael Hutcheson, 41, Powell, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 22, 2018.
He was born Oct. 30, 1976. Timothy loved his family. He was a member of Island Home Baptist Church.
Timothy was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rena F. Hill, who was originally from Andersonville.
He is survived by: Parents, Mike and Pat Hutcheson of Andersonville; daughter, Melina; sister, Amanda Irwin of Andersonville; niece and nephew, Riley and Wyatt Irwin of Andersonville; grandparents, Jack and Joyce Hutcheson of Powell; many aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.
Timothy’s family received his friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2018, with his funeral service following at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones with the Rev. Ronnie Horner and Jerry Hurst officiating.
Timothy’s interment was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Andersonville.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
RITA SMITH BOWERS
June 20, 2018
Rita Smith Bowers, 87, Claxton, passed away from this life after a short illness June 20, 2018.
Rita was a dedicated homemaker, a talented seamstress, and an excellent and widely appreciated cook. Over the years, she was also known as a creative decorator and hostess for elaborate affairs. Rita was a friend to many who dearly loved her. She was deeply devoted to her family who benefited from her talents and dedication to them. Her life was given in service to her family and she labored long and hard to make life better for each and every one of her family.
Rita was a lifelong member of the Christian Church but in later years was affiliated and attended Edgemoor Baptist Church of Claxton. She was a longtime member of the Claxton Optimist Club, volunteering to serve the education community and community food baskets for many years. In addition, she was involved in numerous community and school support projects.
Rita was preceded in death by: Parents, Elijah Lorenza Smith and Mamie Richardson Smith; sisters, Marilyn Smith McKinney, Geraldine Smith McGee; and loving and devoted husband of 57 years, Bill Cleveland Bowers.
She is survived by: Daughter, Caroline Bowers (Steve) Brown of Lebanon; granddaughter, Erin Turner Brown of Nashville; sister, Barbara (Bruce) Buchanan of Burlington, N.C.; sister, Betty (Perry) Lawing of Marion, N.C.; brother, James (Betty) Smith, of Salisbury, N.C.; sister-in-law, Ida Bowers of Johnson City; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held at Edgemoor Baptist Church, Claxton, from 4 – 6 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2018. Funeral services will be held at her childhood home church, Minneapolis Christian Church, Minneapolis, N.C., at 11 a.m. Tuesday June 27, 2018. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City.
Honorary Pallbearers are Perry Lawing, Bruce Buchanan, Mike Lawing, Steve Brown, Jim Smith, Steve Burnette, and Charles Chandler.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Minneapolis Christian Church, PO Box 58, Minneapolis, N.C., 28652-0058
EVERT DeVENTE
June 20, 2018
Evert DeVente went home to his Lord surrounded by his family June 20, 2018.
He was born in Oegstgeest, Holland, in 1944 and was raised in Ede, Holland. He was the third of eight children born to Gerrit and Janna DeVente. In 1957, the DeVente family immigrated to the United States, sponsored by the Fourth Presbyterian Church and settled in Knoxville. After graduating from Fulton High School, Evert served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Evert raised his seven children in the Fairview community of Anderson County. He was a very active member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist in Heiskell, where he served as a deacon and a volunteer missionary. Evert was proud to serve the Lord four times in Brazil and two times in Mexico, as well as in Arizona and Ohio.
Evert was preceded in death by: Parents, Gerrit and Janna DeVente; brothers, Gerrit DeVente and Jacob DeVente; sister, Elisabeth McDermott.
Evert is survived by: Wife, Karen DeVente of Heiskell; children, Shelly (Keith) Vandagriff of Clinton, Kristi Daniels of Knoxville, Lindsey (Brian) Stanley of Andersonville, Jason (Kylea) DeVente of Clinton, Emily DeVente of Heiskell, Kylie (Nick) Corrigan of Clinton, Valerie DeVente of Heiskell; sisters, Janna DeVente and Corrie Loveday of Knoxville; brothers, Jan DeVente of Johnson City, Simon Devente of Alcoa.
Evert also leaves to celebrate his life 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The family received friends from 2 - 4 p.m. Sunday June 24, 2018, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel and the funeral service followed at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Tom Aiken officiating.
Following the service family and friends proceeded to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery for interment.
Online condolences can be left at www.mynattfh.com
BONNIE MARIE LUM
June 19, 2018
Bonnie Marie Lum, 73, Clinton, passed away June 19, 2018.
She was born and raised in Orange, Texas. It brought her joy to interact with people. She lived in Charles Seviers Towers for 10 years, the only place she called home. Bonnie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and daughter.
Bonnie was preceded in death by: Parents, Robert Searcy Chandler Sr. and Gertrude Entler Chandler; ex-husband, Kenneth Darnell Lum Sr.; sisters, Elsie Faye Daniels; brothers, Raymond Chandler, Wendell Chandler, Robert Searcy Chandler Jr.
Bonnie is survived by: Daughter, Kimberly Sue Reagan and husband Rodger; son, Kenneth Darnell Lum Jr.; granddaughter, Kimberly Marie Reagan; sisters, Mary Guillott, Lera Dickey, Nelda Price and husband Roger, Jo Boyett, Vicki Chandler Mazoch and husband Ken.
Kim would like to thank the nurses at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge on 4 West for all they have done.
Arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced later by Jones Mortuary in Clinton.
JOHN RAND BARTLOW
June 18, 2018
John Bartlow, Sheridan, Wyoming, left this world in the arms of his loving wife, Judith, and his dog, Rippy, beside him June 18, 2018.
He was born in Fort Carson, Colo., on Dec. 3, 1951, to Kent Bartlow and Phyllis Mugge Bartlow.
He is survived by his dear sister, Marilyn and brother-in-law, Peter Welch of Taos, N.M., and brother, Steve Bartlow of St. Louis, Mo.
John attended Missouri Military Academy. He graduated from Washington Community High School in Illinois and machinist school in Tennessee. John honorably served in the Army in Germany.
He was a hunting guide in the Bridger Teton Wilderness and a fishing guide on the Clinch River in Tennessee. John was a voting member of the Knifemaker’s Guild since 1988 and a voting member of the Professional Knifemakers Assoc. since 2002.
He loved mules and trail riding with his friend, Ronnie Wallace; fly fishing on the Big Horn River with Ken Decker; laughing over hunting adventures with Randy Haecker; and playing “chicken foot” with all his domino pals. He was a “car guy” – passionate about GTO’s. Judith and John were married 34 joyous years.
John leaves to celebrate his life all the loving and rowdy friends of his youth in Washington, Illinois and special friend, Deb Fox. In 2011, he organized a reunion of friends in Washington, Illinois, “WCHS Multi-Class Reunion.” “John Bartlow Summer Bash #7.”
He is also survived by: Sisters-in-law, Joanne (Charles) Zeiser, Signal Mountain, Mary Eleanor (William) Hurt, Knoxville, and Sarah (William) Cowan, LaGrange; and nine nieces and nephews.
Ken Decker, Tina Flack and Ann Loretan were steadfast, devoted friends through his brief illness.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 E. Ridge Rd., Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801; and Hospice of the Big Horns, PO Box 391, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Online condolences may be written at www.championfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Champion Funeral Home.
PAULINE DENSON DAUGHERTY
June 17, 2018
Pauline Denson Daugherty born in Jonesville, Lee County, Va., Oct. 29, 1928, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 17, 2018.
Pauline faithfully served with her husband in the United Methodist Holston Conference for 44 years throughout the Big Stone Gap, Va., Kingsport and Johnson City districts. Pauline also worked at Tennessee Eastman and JC Penney’s in Kingsport and Johnson City.
After retirement, Pauline attended St. Mark United Methodist Church in Clinton, where she was an active member. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, being with family and friends and was known for her delicious desserts.
She is survived by: Daughter, Diane Daugherty Ilgner and husband Berny of Clinton; and granddaughter, Kristina Ilgner Lamons and husband Ben of Houston, Texas.
Pauline was the middle child of nine children and is survived by: Sister, Albon Cowden of Kingsport; sister, Emmeline Glass and husband Everette of Goldsboro, N.C.; sister, Ernestine Powers and husband Harold of Pfafftown, N.C.; brother, Wheeler Denson of Jonesville, Va.; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, the Rev. Herbert H. Daugherty; parents, Lillie and Granville Denson; sisters, Maxie Frazier and Jewel Matlock; brothers, M.C. Denson and Roy Denson.
The family will receive friends at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Clinton from 10 - 11a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018, with the service to follow at 11a.m.
The graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Hillside Cemetery near Russell’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Jonesville, Va.
Funeral arrangements by Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
In lieu of flowers, Pauline has requested that donations be made to the Women’s Group at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Clinton.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Clinton www.holleygamble.com
