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WILLOW DEAN TUCKER

Willow Dean Tucker, 88, Vasper, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018, at the North Knox Medical Center.

She was born June 19, 1929, to the late Luther Wilson and Janie Marlow in Kentucky. Willow loved her family and took pleasure in spending time outdoors and working in her flowers when she was able. She also enjoyed her shopping trips with her best friend, Grace.

In addition to her parents, Willow was preceded in death by: Husband, John H. Tucker; daughter, Deborah Sue Tucker; grandson, Todd Patterson; brothers, Frank Daughtery, J.T. Wilson, and Billy G. Wilson; sister, Florine Farmer.

Survived by: Children, Junior Tucker wife Audrey
, Nona Wilson husband James
, David Tucker wife Brenda, Tony Tucker
, Cathy Lawson
; brothers, Vershel Wilson wife Grace
, Gloyd Daughtery
, Lowell Daughtery
; sisters, Mary Sue Marlow, Odelene Meredith
; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.

The family will receive friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018, with the funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Jason Goans officiating.

Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2018, and go in funeral procession to the Circle Cemetery for an 11 a.m. interment.

www.holleygamble.com

NANCY ‘JEANETTE’ LIVELY

Nancy “Jeanette” Lively, 77, went to be with her Heavenly Father on the morning of Monday, May 21, 2018.

She passed peacefully after fighting a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Wartburg, where she loved to sing in the choir and sang many solo’s there. For many years Jeanette sang with her sister, Mary, and daughter, Angela, in the trio known as “The Hensleys.” She also enjoyed sewing, reading and working in her flower beds.

Although we are heartbroken at the loss of a wonderful wife and mother, we are comforted by knowing she is no longer suffering and is reunited with love ones who have gone on before.

She was preceded in death by: Parents, the Reverend Ernest Hensley and wife Eva; brothers, Oscar and Cordell Hensley; and sisters, Ethel Braden, Jean Carter, Louise Seiber, Mary Collette and Ruby Brown.

Jeanette leaves behind: Loving husband of 56 years R. M. Lively Jr. of Clinton; three children and two grandchildren whom she loved dearly, daughter, Angela Wynn and husband Ralph of Clinton; sons, Gary Lively of Crossville, Barry Lively of Clinton; and grandsons, Logan Wynn and Devin Lively; brothers, Wilburn and Bill Hensley of Oliver Springs; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Premier Sharp Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Charlie Marlow officiating.

Burial and graveside will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Anderson Memorial Gardens.

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

BILLY JOE McGAHA SR.

Billy Joe McGaha Sr., 71, Clinton, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

He was born Feb. 20, 1947, in Hartford to the late John Arthur and Pearl McGaha. Billy was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and later owned and operated Belmont Manufacturing.

In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by: Great-grandchild, Stephen Blayne Jones-Johnson; and sister-in-law, Ava McGaha.

Survived by: Wife, Louise McGaha; sons, Billy Joe Jr., Barry Jason McGaha (Cindy), Brandon Jared McGaha (Sellest), Benjamin Jordan “B.J.” McGaha; brothers, Tommy McGaha (Joyce), Ed McGaha; sisters, Jane Susong (Stanley), Janice Rolen (Leon), Joyce Boxter (Ralph); grandchildren, Jessica Jones-Johnson (Douglas), Ashley McGaha, Cayden McGaha, Tallan McGaha; great-grandchildren, Carley Spring Wallace and Stella Ann Grant; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 8 p.m.

Interment will be held at the Grandview Memorial Garden at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.

www.holleygamble.com

LOU D. SEIBER NELSON

Lou D. Seiber Nelson, 77, Lake City, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

Lou was born in Anderson County to the late William Seiber and Ruth Ann Bray on Oct. 27, 1940. Lou was a member of Westside Baptist Church. She enjoyed going out to eat, shopping, riding around, and listening to gospel music.

In addition to her parents, Lou was preceded in death by: Husband, Marshall Nelson; daughter, Sandra Lou Nelson; granddaughter, Christine Nelson; brothers, Lish, George, Junior, and Pless Seiber; and sisters, Odel Nichols, and Willie Stevenson.

Survivors: Sons, Marshall (Marty) Nelson and Suzanne of Lake City; Steve Nelson of Lake City; daughter, Kay Robbins of Lake City; sister, Alie Vann of Lake City; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral service will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Mac Marlow and the Rev. Paul Hatmaker officiating.

Interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Circle Cemetery in Briceville.

DOYLE SEIBER

Doyle Seiber, 72, Briceville, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018, at LaFollette Medical Center.

Doyle was born Aug. 17, 1945, in Anderson County to the late Ben and Sarah Phillips Seiber. Doyle was a truck driver and a veteran of the United States Army. Doyle enjoyed working on cars, playing guitar, writing songs, and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Doyle was preceded in death by his brothers, Rufus and Charlie Seiber.

Survivors: Companion, Patricia Barber of Stainville; sons, Doyle Seiber of Clinton, T.J. Barber and Haven of Clinton; daughters, Lisa West and Jimmy of Wartburg, Sherry Salyer and Randy of Trotwood, Ohio, Lacey Barber of Clinton; brother, Robert Seiber of Andersonville; sisters, Ruth Bailey of New River, Rose Adams and Calvin of Dayton, Ohio, Pearl Richardson of Clinton; grandchildren, Ryan and Taylen Jackson, Alison Seiber, E.J. Barber, Owen and Freya, Destiny Temple, Sierra Cruea, Dylan Salyer; great-grandchildren, Lily, Savannah, and Tommy Ray Jackson, Reagan and Zoe Temple, Leland Temple, Dallas and Denver Cruea; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Per the Seiber family’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral service will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Byrge officiating.

Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Grave Hill Cemetery in Briceville for Doyle’s graveside service with military honors presented by the Campbell County Honor Guard.

NEVIL ANN WALKER

Nevil Ann Walker, 75, Lake City, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

She was born Nov. 25, 1942, in Kentucky to the late Fred and Ruby Sturginn Scarbrough. Nevil attended the Briceville Church of God and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: Parents; husband, Frank Walker; daughter, Michellda “Michelle” Mitchell; brothers, Jack Otto, Pete and Billy Scarbrough; sisters, Margaret Scarbough, Virginia Jobe, Jewel Tipps Little and Linda Coleman; grandson, Eric Hubbard; great-granddaughter, Chloe Hubbard.

Survivors: Daughter, Vanessa Mae Hubbard of Lake City; brothers, Terry Scarbrough and Diane of Coalfield, Jerry Scarbrough and Marie of New River, Donnie Scarbrough of Sunbright; sister, Susie Hall of Floyd County, Ky.; son-in-law, Bobby Mitchell of Virginia; special friends, Floyd and Wanda Scarbrough of Lake City, J.C. and Gail Disney of Lake City, Mark McCoy of Virginia, Gene and Amie Oaks; grandchildren, Terry Hubbard, Becca and Mark Mason; great-grandchildren, Kyra Crawford, Seth Crawford, Ethan Hubbard, Nick Hubbard, Owen Mason and Skylar Chaney; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 – 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Beech Grove Baptist Church in Lake City. A celebration of life will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Beech Grove Baptist Church in Lake City, with the Rev. Floyd Scarbrough and the Rev. Kenny Sharp officiating.

You may also view Nevil’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements

KATHY SUE DAUGHERTY

Kathy Sue Daugherty, 55, Clinton, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018, at her homes in Clinton.

Kathy enjoyed working crossword puzzles and doing her nails, and she loved her dog, Hiccup.

Kathy was preceded in death by her father, R.L. Summers.

Kathy is survived by: Husband, Rickey Daugherty of Clinton; sons, Eric Daugherty and Dusty Daugherty of Clinton; daughter, Miranda Cook and husband John of Spencer, Ind.; brother, Jimmy Summers of South Carolina; sisters, Debbie McClung and Bill of Lake City, and Melissa Summers of Knoxville; eight grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Kathy’s family will receive her friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Jones Mortuary in Clinton.

All other services will be private.

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

DOYLE SEIBER

Doyle Seiber, 72, Briceville, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018, at LaFollette Medical Center.

Doyle was born Aug. 17, 1945, in Anderson County to the late Ben and Sarah Phillips Seiber. Doyle was a truck driver and a veteran of the United States Army. Doyle enjoyed working on cars, playing guitar, writing songs, and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Doyle was preceded in death by his brothers, Rufus and Charlie Seiber.

Survivors: Companion, Patricia Barber of Stainville; sons, Doyle Seiber of Clinton, T.J. Barber and Haven of Clinton; daughters, Lisa West and Jimmy of Wartburg, Sherry Salyer and Randy of Trotwood, Ohio, Lacey Barber of Clinton; brother, Robert Seiber of Andersonville; sisters, Ruth Bailey of New River, Rose Adams and Calvin of Dayton, Ohio, Pearl Richardson of Clinton; grandchildren, Ryan and Taylen Jackson, Alison Seiber, E.J. Barber, Owen and Freya, Destiny Temple, Sierra Cruea, Dylan Salyer; great-grandchildren, Lily, Savannah, and Tommy Ray Jackson, Reagan and Zoe Temple, Leland Temple, Dallas and Denver Cruea; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Per the Seiber family’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral service will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Byrge officiating.

Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Grave Hill Cemetery in Briceville for Doyle’s graveside service with military honors presented by the Campbell County Honor Guard.