MARIE EDWARDS
May 31, 2018
Marie Edwards, 82, Oliver Springs, passed away, Thursday, May 31, 2018, at her home.
Mrs. Edwards was born Nov. 20, 1935, in Carter County. She lived most of her life in this area and was a member of Beech Park Baptist Church.
She loved doing crafts and quilting with her church family and also dedicated a lot of time to her family.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Jack Griffith and Viola Griffith; husband, James W. Edwards; brothers, Robert and Phyllis Griffith, Bill Griffith, and Ralph Griffith; brothers-in-law. Alford and Mary Edwards, George Edwards, and Roger Daniels.
Marie is survived by: Brother, Richard Griffith of Atlanta, Ga.; by sisters, Judy Daniels of Rockwood, Ann Davis and Don of Clinton, and Jane Griffith of Claxton; sisters-in-law, Brenda Keene of Knoxville, and Shelby Brown of South Carolina; she is also survived by special neighbors, Cecil Holland and Tammy and Eugene Kelley; along with a host of extended family members.
The family received friends from 1 – 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2018, at Premier Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral followed at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Robbie Leach officiating. Burial and graveside services followed at Anderson Memorial Gardens.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home proudly served the Edwards family and we invite you to share a message of condolence to the family at www.sharpfh.com
MARY JO RICHARDSON
May 31, 2018
Mary Jo Richardson, 87, Southbury, Conn., died May 31, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving cats.
Jodie, as she was known by her family and friends, was born Nov. 7, 1930, in Clinton, near Knoxville.
Her parents were Josephine Scruggs Richardson (a musician and organist) and J. Bailey Richardson (a musician and insurance salesman).
Jodie graduated from Clinton High School and Maryville College, where she earned a bachelor degree in music. After moving to Manhattan, Jodie embarked on a 40-year career at Reader’s Digest magazine. She began in the public relations department and for many years was a magazine research editor. In 1992 she and her English friend, Marion Davis, moved to Heritage Village. Jodie was a director of her condo board, part of the Heritage Village Ambulance Association, a co-founding member of PAWS (an animal rights group) and sat on the Commission for Senior Services. As an active member of South Britain Congregational Church, she was at various times a Deacon, chairman of the Outreach Committee and on the Music Committee. The church appreciated her recent major contribution for an enhancement to the organ.
She is survived by: Grace Scruggs Allen, her special cousin and her family from Nashville.
Jodie was a generous and kind friend. In her memory, please call a neighbor or friend today.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2018, at South Britain Congregational Church, Rte. 172 in South Britain, Conn.
A reception will follow in the parish hall.
Arrangements by Carpino Funeral Home, Southbury, Conn.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to Animal Welfare Society, 8 Dodd Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
PHILIP WILLIAM VANDERGRIFF
May 31, 2018
Philip William Vandergriff, 58, Lake City, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018.
Philip was born on June 2, 1959, in Knoxville to the late Loyal Vandergriff and Eloise Riggs. Philip was a coal miner. He enjoyed four-wheeling, working on cars, doing handyman work, welding, and shooting. Philip enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Philip was preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Joe and Alma Hembree.
Survivors: Wife, Sandra Hembree Vandergriff of Lake City; son, James Vandergriff of Jacksboro; daughters, Brooke Vandergriff special friend Josh Norris, Tara Weaver and Dan Gray of Powell; grandchildren, Deacon Weaver, Joshie Gray; and many more family members and friends.
Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City with the Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating.
Interment is at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton, with military honors presented by the Campbell County Honor Guard.
KASPER ELLIOTT
May 29, 2018
Kasper Elliott, 61, Clinton passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Kasper was over maintenance at North Clinton Elementary School. Throughout his life he loved fishing, hunting, and working in the garden.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Charles and Margaret Elliott; brothers, Louis, R.C., Albert and Eddie Elliott; sister, Magdalene Nolan; stepdaughter, Paige Disney.
He is survived by: Wife, Margaret Elliott; sons, Curtis Ridenour, Matthew Elliott; stepson, Eric Ridenour; stepdaughters, Stephanie, Jennifer Gideon, and Misty Blevins; sisters, Carolyn Lloyd (Lewis), Penny Koeder (Mike), Helen Neal (Allen), Cathy Carpenter (Roy); special friends, David Farmer, Rick Burchfield, Johnny McMillian, and Lori Collins; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 – 6 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services to follow in the chapel. His burial will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Red Hill Cemetery.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
CAMILLA JO UPTON
May 29, 2018
Camilla Jo Upton, 73, Clinton, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She was a loving mother. Camilla liked to sew and loved animals. She enjoyed helping people and was an LPN for 40-plus years. Camilla was a member of New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Clinton.
Camilla was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Pless and Edith June Thomas.
Camilla is survived by: Sons, Henry Edward Bell and wife Michelle of Clinton, and Michael Sean McLean of North Carolina; daughter, Jo Coop of Clinton; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives of friends.
Camilla’s family and friends held a church service for her at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 3, 2018, at New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Clinton.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
ROBERTA LEE MEREDITH DAVIS
May 28, 2018
Roberta Lee Meredith Davis, 91, lovingly known as Nanaw passed away peacefully at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge May 28, 2018.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Oliver and Nell Meredith of Andersonville; brothers, John Paul Meredith (Reva) and Robert Meredith (Alma Jean); and sister, Pauline (Polly) Meredith Jones (Bill).
Survived by: Sister, Doran Meredith White, Knoxville; three children, Paula Davis Carroll of Morristown, Donald Davis Sr. (Ann) of Clinton, Sherry Davis Gammache (Tom) of Freeport, Fla.; three grandchildren, John Gregory Carroll (Kimberly) of Louisville, Ky., Donny Davis Jr. (Katie) of Clinton, Scott Davis of Clinton; two great-grandchildren, Cody Lynn Davis of Knoxville, and Joshua Dylan Davis of Clinton; plus many more nieces, nephews and loved ones.
She loved the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, watching all college sports on TV and sitting on her screened-in porch. She loved the company of her daughter-in-saw, Ann, who lived next door and visited her every day. She worked at Apple Drug in South Clinton into her mid-eighties. Pharmacist Karen (and the late Tom Bright) plus her co-workers were dear to her heart; and she walked on a daily basis. She was a life-time member of the Methodist Church and most recently, St. Mark Methodist Church, Clinton.
May God take her gently to Heaven and watch over her as she watched over her children and her family all of these years.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be sent in memory of her, Roberta Davis, and her late son-in-law, Jim Carroll, online: https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&mfc_pref=T&32112.donation=form1&.
If you would like family to know of your donation, please fill in notification address: Paula Carroll, 2575 Lakemont Cr, Morristown, TN 37814. You may also send a check to: Alzheimer’s/Dementia Association, Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana 6100 Dutchman’s Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205, in their memory.
Visitation will be held from 1 – 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
Her graveside service will follow at Norris Memorial Gardens.
MARY SUSANN BROWNING WHITTAKER FURTICK
May 28, 2018
Mary Susann Browning Whittaker Furtick, Heiskell, passed away at her home May 28, 2018.
Mary was an avid movie collector and also a collector of many things. She enjoyed rescuing animals and people, too. She was a very caring person to all who knew her. Mary also loved her dogs and other animals. Stray animals were very lucky to come across her.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Edward and Mildred Louise Worrell of Knoxville.
Mary is survived by: Husband, David Furtick of Heiskell; great-grandchildren, Brooklynn Rauhuff, and Allyson Rauhuff; grandchildren, Adrian Rauhuff and wife Judith, Shane Rauhuff and fiancé Anita Distefano, and Tony Rauhuff and wife Sarah Rauhuff; daughter,Tina Rauhuff and husband Steve Rauhuff; as well as many brothers, sisters, and countless relatives and friends.
Mary’s family received her friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton.
Jones Mortuary was in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
MINERVA PATRICIA (TREVINO) POWERS
May 27, 2018
Minerva Patricia (Trevino) Powers, 82, beloved mother and grandmother, of Brownsville, Texas, former resident of Clinton, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Powers was preceded in death by: Husband, Herman O. Powers Sr.; and daughter, Debbie.
Left to cherish her memory are: Children, Herman Jr. (Sandra), Darrell, Tyrone, Sandra (Matt), and Dwayne (Elizabeth); seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and 12 siblings.
Pending services will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Holley-Gamble Funeral in Clinton.
A special thank you to the past and present Hanna High School tennis players, who acknowledged her as grandma. The family also extends their appreciation to the tennis community for their support.
Local arrangements were entrusted to Trevino Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, Texas.
