ROBERTA (LUCY) DERR
May 11, 2018
Roberta (Lucy) Derr, 58, Clinton, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.
She was born Aug. 6, 1959, in Adrain, Mich.
Lucy was preceded in death by: Mother Asenath Rowley Belcher and father David Rowley Sr., with both sets of grandparents; brother, Allen Belcher; and sister, Vivian Fox.
She is survived by: Husband of 40 years, Ricky Derr; sisters, Helen Reeder and husband Paul of Grand Rapids, Mich., Barbara Early of Andersonville, Patty Breeden of Rocky Top; brothers, David Rowley Jr of Andersonville, Benjamin Belcher and wife Corina of Devel Lake, Mich.; stepbrother, Jimmy Rowley; stepsisters, Chris Scriver of Caryville. and Mary Davis of Athens, stepfather. Lafayett (Tiny) Belcher and wife Marcia of Briceville; several aunts, uncles, and cousins of Michigan; and lots of nieces, nephews, and lots of special friends.
Roberta’s memorial service will be held at Vasper Missionary Baptist Church, where she attended church, 289 Old Vasper Road, Caryville, at 2 p.m. June 1, 2018, with the Rev. David Seals officiating.
ROBERTA (LUCY) DERR
May 11, 2018
Roberta (Lucy) Derr, 58, Clinton, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.
She was born Aug. 6, 1959, in Adrain, Mich.
Lucy was preceded in death by: Mother Asenath Rowley Belcher and father David Rowley Sr., with both sets of grandparents; brother, Allen Belcher; and sister, Vivian Fox.
She is survived by: Husband of 40 years, Ricky Derr; sisters, Helen Reeder and husband Paul of Grand Rapids, Mich., Barbara Early of Andersonville, Patty Breeden of Rocky Top; brothers, David Rowley Jr of Andersonville, Benjamin Belcher and wife Corina of Devel Lake, Mich.; stepbrother, Jimmy Rowley; stepsisters, Chris Scriver of Caryville. and Mary Davis of Athens, stepfather. Lafayett (Tiny) Belcher and wife Marcia of Briceville; several aunts, uncles, and cousins of Michigan; and lots of nieces, nephews, and lots of special friends.
Roberta's memorial service will be held at Vasper Missionary Baptist Church, where she attended church, 289 Old Vasper Road, Caryville, at 2 p.m. June 1, 2018, with the Rev. David Seals officiating.
RONALD MACH COLEMAN
May 10, 2018
Ronald Mach Coleman, 73, formerly of Anderson County, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Thursday, May 10, 2018.
He proudly served our country for more than 20 years, and worked in the medical field until he retired.
Survivors: Children, Cindy McCullar of Clinton; son, Chuck Coleman (Brenda) of Mississippi, daughter, Jennifer Keener (Marvin) of Cleveland; grandchildren, Scott, Cody, Zoe, Dalton, Miranda, C. J., Chris, Caleb, Zachery and Josh; one great-grandson, Alex.
A memorial services will be held at a later date.
ANNA RUTH MAYES THOMAS
May 9, 2018
Anna Ruth Mayes Thomas 59, baby girl of Milton E Mayes and Helen Henreitta Craig Mayes, went to Heaven April 25, 2018.
Preceded in death by: Parents; sister, Alta; brothers, Gerald, Ronnie, and James.
Survivors: Husband, Daniel Thomas of Oak Ridge; children, Chantell McGinty Pelfrey, Brandon McMillian, two other children who wish not to be named; sisters. Jeanette Morrison and husband Jack, Linda Day and husband Jerry, Susan Ballinger and husband Lee; sister-in-law, Margaret Mayes.
Special thanks to Summit View of Rocky Top for your loving and compassionate care.
A perfect life, I did not live. My heart to Jesus, I did give. Washed in his blood and sanctified. At home in Heaven I now reside. John 3:16.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
EARL T. MORGAN
May 8, 2018
Earl T. Morgan, 90, Oak Ridge, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018.
Earl was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Arvin Industries after 44 years of service. He was born Jan. 15, 1928, in Greensburg, Ind., to the late James E. and Anna Barbara Morgan.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: Son-in-law, Randy Benefield; and several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by: Loving wife, Jane Morgan; children, Susan Hammons and husband Mike, Gary Morgan and wife Elaine, Betsy Morgan, Kim Benefield, Patrick Morgan and wife René, Jason Morgan and wife Libby; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family held a funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2018, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. His graveside service immediately followed at Grandview Memorial Garden with full military honors at graveside.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church food pantry.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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TERESA EARLEY
May 8, 2018
Teresa Earley, 66, Clinton, left to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 8, 2018.
Teresa was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Teresa was proud of her grandkids and loved her dogs Lexi and Cierra.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, William and Wilma Bailey; and husband, Hubert Earley.
Teresa is survived by: Son, Bobby Phillips Jr. of Clinton; daughters, Tiffany Lynn Austin and husband John of Powell, Kimberly Jeffers of Clinton, and Bridgette Wood and husband Derrick of New Market; brothers, Davey Bailey of Clinton, and William Bailey Jr. and wife Geraldine of Maynardville; sisters, Sandy Bailey and Darlene Bailey both of Clinton; grandchildren, Samantha Ballard, Eric Jones, Logan Tidwell, Justin Tidwell, Destiny Simonds, Darius Simonds, D’Markie Simonds, Kaden Miller, Jordan Earley Austin, and Brianna Austin; great-grandchildren, Axel Jones, Charles Ballard, and Rylie Kay Diane Pride.
Teresa’s family received her friends from 2 – 3 p.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Jones Mortuary in Clinton. Her funeral service immediately followed at 3 p.m. with Bro. Derrick Woods 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
WILSON HENRY HITCHCOCK
May 7, 2018
Wilson Henry Hitchcock, 84, Clinton, passed away May 7, 1018, at Maple Court Senior Living, Powell, with his loving family and friends at his bedside.
He was born June 1, 1933, in Fort Hunter, N.Y., the son of the late Floyd and Anna Lohmeyer Hitchcock. Wilson attended elementary school in Fort Hunter and graduated from Fultonville High School, Fultonville, N.Y., in 1951.
After high school he was employed by several area farmers and businesses. He joined the U. S. Air Force on Feb. 10, 1953, and received his honorable discharge on Feb. 9, 1957. While he was in the service, Hitchcock received the Good Conduct award, crew member’s badge, and National Defense ribbon.
On June 23, 1956, he married Betty Lou Minch at Fort Hunter Methodist Church, Fort Hunter, N.Y.; they recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.
Wilson attended Williamsport Technical Institute, Williamsport, Penn., and received his Certifications in Electric and Acetylene Welding, and Welding Technician. While there, his class constructed one of the present Little League baseball stadiums.
Before moving to Clinton in 1976 Hitchcock was employed at Consolidated Diesel Electric Company in Schenectady, N.Y. Mr. Hitchcock retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems in 1994 as a Welding Technologist in the Materials and Equipment Evalutation Department at the Oak Ridge Y-12 plant.
“Hitch,” as he was called by many friends, loved participating in sports and continued bowling and golfing until his illness. He coached many minor (youth) league teams, and along with his son, Paul, was very instrumental in endorsing soccer to Clinton. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping with his family and friends. Later in life he and Betty worked at various places, ie:, Disney World, Yellowstone National Park, Maggie Valley (N.C.), several golf courses, and campgrounds while RVing. In addition to camping and traveling they enjoyed entertaining at retirement centers and visiting their families and friends.
Throughout their married life Betty and Wilson hosted many children. Among them were Dina from Guatemala and Cecilla from El Salvador (Open Door Exchange Program); Bodil from Sweden (American Field Service Exchange). Under the Fresh Air Fund program (New York) Charles from New York City visited them for 10 consecutive summers. Their love for children and people from other places enabled them to share their home and families.
Wilson was a true Christian husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, man, and friend. In various churches he was an excellent children’s story teller sometimes using his puppet “Charles the Church Mouse.” He was very musically inclined and often sang and played his harmonica in church. He was a member of Kern Memorial Methodist Church, Oak Ridge, where he sang in the choir.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by: Siblings, Josephine Huggins, Howard Hitchcock, Marian Hitchcock, Floyd Hitchcock Jr., and Betty Ann Bramer; infant son, David Bruce Hitchcock; father and mother-in-law, Warnick and Lillian Minch; and step mother-in-law, Wavel Minch.
Survivors include: Daughter, Debra (Mark) Moats of Wingate, N.C.; son, Paul (Rebecca) Hitchcock of Morehead, Ky.; granddaughters, Pamela (Ryan) Stamper of Charlotte, N.C., and Sarah Hitchcock of Morehead, Ky.; sisters-in-law, Mildred Hitchcock of Amsterdam, N.Y., and Florence Minch of Tribes Hill, N.Y.; brothers-in-law, Robert (Dorothy) Minch of Fort Mill, S.C., and Kenneth Noeltner of Amsterdam, N.Y.; four step-grandchildren; seven step great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday May 11, 2018, at Kern Memorial United Methodist Church, 451 E Tennessee Ave, Oak Ridge. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2 – 4 p.m.
Following his wishes, Wilson’s body was donated to The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, for medical research. At the request of Wilson’s family, memorial gifts may be made to the Kern Church or charity of your choice.
The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers at Maple Court; neighbors, friends and members of Kern Church for their care, support, concern and prayers.
GLENN DAVID PRIM
May 6, 2018
Glenn David Prim, 70, Lake City, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018, at his residence.
Glenn was born May 8, 1947, in LaFollette. He was of the Baptist faith and loved being outdoors.
Glenn was preceded in death by: Father, William Monroe Prim; and wife, Brenda Kirby Prim.
Survived by: Mother, Martha Prim Guastini of Lake City; daughter, Kerry Mara of Dayton, Ohio; brother, Roger Prim and wife Linda of Lake City; grandchildren, Andrew, Sammy, Sara, and Matt.
Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park in Oak Ridge with the Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating. Interment will follow the graveside service.
You may also view Glenn’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
