LEONARD MATTHEW FORD
June 6, 2018
Leonard Matthew Ford, 75, Caryville, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018.
Preceded in death by: Daughter, Hannah; parents, Hobert and Nancy Geneva Shoupes Ford; brother, Marvin Ford
Survivors: Daughters, Felicia and Richey Hatmaker, Jacksboro, Amanda Ford, Scott County, Melissa and Kevin Craft, Rocky City, Michelle Giles, LaFollette; sons, Matthew and Kristie Ford, Jacksboro, Anthony and Monica Ford, Anderson County, Latney Ford, LaFollette; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Mary and Silas Tipton, LaFollette.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2017, at Cross-Smith Chapel
with the Rev. Wade Walls officiating.
Family received friends from noon – 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Cross-Smith Funeral Home.
Condolences may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com/
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home.
JOHN P. WRIGHT
June 6, 2018
John P. Wright, 67, Clinton, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family June 6, 2018.
John was preceded in death by: Parents, the Rev. Ernest and Gladys Wright; and brother, Ronnie Wright.
John is survived by: Wife, Sharon Wright; children, Jonathon Wright, Lisa Wright, Valerie Wright Schichtel, Daniel S. Tipton, and Pamela Tipton; three grandchildren, Lindsey, Megan, and Tommy.
John has a large loving family that includes his siblings and their spouses: Frank and Loujana Wright, Carl and Susan Wright, Mike and Laurel Wright, and Sandra and Lewis Sharp; and many nieces and nephews.
John is remembered as a fun loving man who made everyone laugh.
A celebration of life service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday June 16, 2018, at Norris First Baptist Church in Norris. The family will receive friends from 4-5 p.m.
Arrangements have been made through Holley Gamble Funeral Home of Clinton.
BEVERLY ANN DAVIS
June 5, 2018
Beverly Ann Davis, better known as Ann, 71, Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.
She enjoyed reading and watching movies. Ann loved her grandsons, whom were a big part of her life.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Norman W. and Mary Alene Ogle; and husband, Kirk Johnson.
Ann is survived by: Son, Scott Davis of Knoxville; step-daughter, Stephanie and husband Dr. Michael Green of Knoxville; brothers, Terry Ogle and wife Brenda of Birmingham, Ala., and Larry Ogle and wife Jo Ann of Clinton; sisters, Shirley Cook and husband Sherrill of Clinton, and Kathy Shoopman and husband Wimp of Clinton; three grandsons, Dillion, Nathan, and Rhyne Green; and a host of other relatives and friends.
All services will be private for Ann.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
BEVERLY ANN DAVIS
June 5, 2018
Beverly Ann Davis, 71, Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.
She enjoyed reading and watching movies. Beverly loved her grandsons whom were a big part of her life.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Norman W. and Mary Alene Ogle; and husband, Kirk Johnson.
Beverly is survived by: Son, Scott Davis of Knoxville; step-daughter, Stephanie and husband Dr. Michael Green of Knoxville; brothers, Terry Ogle and wife Brenda of Birmingham, Ala., and Larry Ogle and wife Jo Ann of Clinton; sisters, Shirley Cook and husband Sherrill of Clinton, and Kathy Shoopman and husband Wimp of Clinton; three grandsons, Dillion, Nathan and Rhyne Green; and a host of other relatives and friends.
All services will be private for Beverly.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
VIRGIL ALLEN GARNER SR.
June 3, 2018
Virgil Allen Garner Sr., 73, Powell, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018, at his home in Powell.
Virgil was of the Pentecostal faith and was raised in the Blockhouse Valley area. He enjoyed fishing and tinkering with small engines. He was a craftsman and liked building birdhouses. Virgil was a member of the VFW. He was a happy soul and enjoyed making people laugh. Virgil was a loving father and grandfather and was surrounded in prayer by his family and friends when he passed.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Murk and Mable Garner; brothers, Anderson, Ralph, Glen, Kenneth, and Dean Garner; and sisters, Linda Lawson and Charlene Reagan.
Virgil is survived by: Children, Virgil Garner Jr., Scott Garner, and Tawana Morirty, all of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; brothers, Arnold Garner of Strawberry Plains and Ricky Garner of Clinton; sisters, Darlene Swopshire of Heiskell, Kathy Shelton of Powell, and Janice Dockery of Tazewell; grandchildren, Kyler, Keaton, Magen, and Carter; best friend, Ed Johnson; as well as several step-children, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.
Virgil’s family will hold a memorial service at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2018, at His Hands Reaching Church on Offutt Road in Clinton. A graveside service will immediately follow the memorial service at Farmer’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery on Blockhouse Valley Road in Clinton.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to His Hands Reaching Church in honor of Virgil.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
JERRY MARTIN
June 3, 2018
Jerry Martin, 68, Clinton, passed away at his home Sunday, June 3, 2018.
He was a past member of Farmers Grove Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by: Mother ,Maxine Pauline Martin, for whom he loved so much; father, Hayes Martin; and sister, Opal Grooms.
Jerry enjoyed riding his motorcycle at a younger age and loved long summer days when living on Hendrickson Drive and E. Maire Avenue the majority of his life.
There will be a short graveside service 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2-18, at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton.
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NATHAN K. STONECIPHER
June 1, 2018
Nathan K. Stonecipher, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed peacefully on the morning of Friday, June 1, 2018, at his son’s home in Irwin, Penn.
He is survived by: His wonderful wife of 62 years, Ellis Stonecipher. He was a loving father to his daughter, Martha Stonecipher Gold and son-in-law Andrew Gold; son, Robert Russell Stonecipher and daughter-in-law Sherri DeMaria Stonecipher; four grandchildren, Lauren Ludovicy, Lindsay Penn, Nathan Stonecipher, Rachel Stonecipher; and one great-granddaughter, Judee Corvina.
He is also survived by: Sister, Nancy Hightower; half-brother, Steve Wilson; and countless other dear relatives and caring friends.
Nathan was born in Oliver Springs on Aug. 20, 1935. He was a popular athlete at Oliver Springs High School and was very active in the Oliver Springs Historical Society. In addition to his home in Tennessee, Nathan also lived for many years in Monroeville, Penn., and Las Vegas, Nev. Nathan will be laid to rest in the Oliver Springs Cemetery alongside his mother and father.
The family will have a graveside service at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Oliver Springs Cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will be held immediately following the graveside service at the Oliver Springs Historical Society Museum.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the historical society.
JULIAN DENNICK WICK
June 1, 2018
Julian Dennick Wick, 88, Clinton, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, at The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Clinton.
He was born Sept. 24, 1929, to the late George and Margaret Clingan Wick in Youngstown, Ohio.
Julian was a veteran of the United States Navy and was stationed in Key West for part of his enlistment. He was involved in a variety of careers during his lifetime. Among these were Knoxville College Dean of Admissions, Minister at Bellflower Presbyterian Church of Bellflower, Calif., Certified Hypnotherapist, Mediator with Knoxville General Sessions Civil Mediations, along with time with the New York Metropolitan Opera.
In addition to his parents, he wa preceded in death by: Life Partner: Lloyd Trent Davis; sisters: Adeline (Addie) and Gilbert James, Mary Anne Wick; brothers: James and Carol Wick, and Thomas and Anne Wick
He leaves behind: Brother, John and Rose Wick (Atlanta Ga.); along with several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 2 – 3 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, with the memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. His burial will be at Belmont Park Cemetery in Youngstown, Ohio.
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