JAMES EDWARD JEFFERS
June 28, 2017
James Edward Jeffers, 53, Clinton, passed away June 22, 2017, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, with family and friends by his side.
James was born Dec. 1, 1963, in Lake City. He was of the Baptist faith.
Preceeded in death by: Parents, James Claude and Ellen Phillips Jeffers; and sister, Joann Clark, all of Clinton.
He is survived by: Loving fiancé’, Freda Lowe Damewood of Clinton; brothers, Danny Jeffers of Russellville, Jimmy and Jackie Jeffers of Blaine; sisters, Pat Pryse of Clinton, Mary and Roger Reynolds of Clinton, and baby sister, Linda Jeffers of Clinton; also, special nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, along with a host of special friends and special cousins in Scott County.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Clinton. A celebration of life will follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Donnie Disney officiating.
James was loved by many, especially by his nieces and nephews in reflection of his love for his family and friends that he loved best.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to have served the family of James Edward Jeffers.
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ALLEN DEWAYNE GOINS
June 28, 2017
Allen Dewayne Goins passed away June 15, 2017, in Indianapolis, Ind.
He was born Nov. 4, 1958, in Anderson County, but had made his home in Anderson, Ind., for the last several years.
Allen was preceded in death by: Parents, Worley and Naomi Goins; son, Allen Goins, Jr.; brother, Paul David Goins; and a sister, Ruth Siefert.
He is survived by: Son, Kevin Allen Vowell; grandchildren, Christian and Josiah Goins; brothers, Albert (Debra) Goins, Jake Goins, Mark (Janice) Goins, and Keith Goins; sisters, Brenda (J.L.) Knight and Karen (Junior) Leach; along with numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
A private celebration of life will be held on July 8, 2017.
FRED ASLINGER
June 21, 2017
Fred Aslinger, 44, Lake City, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at his home in Lake City.
He was the greatest dad and most loyal person who was willing to give to those who were in need. Fred enjoyed fishing, liked motorcycles, and riding dirt bikes. Fred was a very hard worker in spite of his back injury.
Fred was preceded in death by: Parents, J. Harold and Bonnie Aslinger.
He is survived by: Sons, Joseph Aslinger, Justin Aslinger, both of Lafollette, and Austin Smith of Lake City; brothers, Randy Snyder of Corryton, Nelson Harvey and Desiray Belcher, both of Stopover, Ky.; sisters, Robin Aslinger of Lake City, and Amanda of Stopover, Ky.
Fred’s family received his friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2017 and his celebration of life followed at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with the Rev. David Triplett officiating.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
SYLVIA BETH COOPER WEICHT
June 21, 2017
Sylvia Beth Cooper Weicht passed away in her home in Clinton Sunday, June 11, 2017, at the age of 74.
Sylvia was preceded in death by: Parents, James S. and Edna Cooper; brothers, Phil, Jimmy, Kerry, and Chris; and godmother Willia Mankel.
Sylvia is survived by: Children, Robert L. Fielden Jr. and wife Becky; daughter, Paula S McQueen and husband John; four wonderful grandsons, Zachary, Jacob, Kaleb, and Eyan; as well as Sylvia’s sisters, Angela and Kathy; and brother, Kevin; along with many nieces and nephews.
Sylvia was of Catholic faith. She was retired but enjoyed her working days as a technical writer for the manufacturing and mechanical industries. Her most recent days after retiring were spent with her close family, children, and grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later time and arranged through Berry Highland Memorial on Kingston Pike.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or any organ donor organization.
FLORA ALICE GAULT LEWIS
June 21, 2017
Flora Alice Gault Lewis, 87, a native of Anderson County, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with family by her side Thursday, June 15, 2017.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Clarence Alonzo Gault and Flora Ellen Byrd Gault; husband, Earl C. Lewis; sisters, Helen Morris, Ruby Jean Gann, Mary Ben-Eliezer; brother, C. H. Gault.
She is survived by: Children, Anita Lewis Dixon (Lee Simon), Sandra Lewis Lambert (Richard Lambert), Dennis Lewis (Carla Freeman Lewis); and granddaughter Jessica Lambert.
She is also survived by: Sisters, Elsie McCarthy of Clinton, Beverly Disney (Herschel Disney) of Claxton; brother, Frank Gault (Brenda Gault) of Knoxville; sisters-in-law, Melba Brantley of Martinsville, N.J., Nina Gault of Claxton; brother-in-law, Israel Ben-Eliezer of Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews.
Alice graduated from Clinton High School (class of 1947). She retired from First American Bank of Clinton. She and her husband were members of Zion Baptist Church in Claxton. Alice sang tenor in the choir and was known for her powerful and beautiful voice singing, “Oh Holy Night” at Zion’s Christmas services. Following her husband’s death, she moved her membership to First Baptist in Clinton.
She was a hard worker, a great cook and an accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed doing daily crossword puzzles, feeding and watching hummingbirds, growing roses, watching “Wheel of Fortune” and spending time with her family and her granddaughter. Her favorite movie was “Gone With The Wind.” She enjoyed camping and traveling. She lived a full life and will be deeply missed.
The family would like to recognize their mother’s daytime caregiver of three years, Ms. Deborah Nease, and their mother’s evening caregiver of one year, Ms. Brenda Pemberton. Also, they would be remiss if they did not include a thank you to the writers and producers of “Days of Our Lives” for giving mom many happy years of viewing pleasure.
Finally, the family would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and Covenant Hospice for their compassionate care and guidance.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Covenant Hospice, at Fort Sanders Foundation, 280 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Suite 202, Knoxville, Tenn., 37922-9940.
The family received friends 1 – 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, from at Holley Gamble Funeral Home, 621 S. Charles G Seivers Blvd., Clinton.
Funeral service started at 3 p.m.
Burial was held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden, 160 Edgemoor Rd. Powell.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
STELLA ‘FAYE’ WARD
June 21, 2017
Stella “Faye” Ward, born Aug. 1, 1961 in Lake City, residing in Caryville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at Physicians Regional Medical Center of Knoxville, after a short illness Saturday, June 17, 2017.
She enjoyed spending her days painting, creating unique works of art out of rocks and sticks she collected, and being out in nature. She loved her dog, Awnie, who she shared 14 long years with. She also loved her grandchildren with all of her heart.
Faye was preceded in death by: Father, Henry Ward; grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.
She is survived by: Mother, Shirenia Sherrill; brothers, Chuck Ward and Tommy Ward; children, Nathan Way, Stephanie Rosselli; daughter in law, Stefanie Way; grandchildren, Brayden Rosselli, Serena, Ryan, and Abigail Way; niece, Lindsey Ward; and nephews Charlie Ganey, Andrew and Linkoln Ward.
A memorial service will be at Fellowship Baptist Church in Beech Fork at a later date.
You may also view Stella’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
HENRY ‘ALAN’ McLAURINE
June 21, 2017
Henry “Alan” McLaurine, 71, Clinton, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at his residence.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who loved spending time with his grandkids and family, TVA retired buddies and his Lake City High School classmates. He was on the school board at one time and volunteered with the Medford Fire Department. He was a retired TVA Assistant Unit Operation Specialist and a veteran of the US Marine Corp.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Richard and Mattie McLaurine; daughter, Melissa McLaurine; brother, Robert McLaurine; sister and brother-in-law, Nadine and Andy Regan.
He is survived by: Wife, Nancy Rasnake-McLaurine; daughters, Christy Couch and husband Tim of Arkansas, Amanda Elmore and husband Burt of North Carolina, Melinda Guy and husband Mike of Clinton; son, Justin Williams of Clinton; grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Alex, Katlyn, Skylar, Ethan, Naaman, Ella Grace, Tannar, Taylor, and Lily Marie; sister-in-law, Lois McLaurine; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family received friends from 10 – 11:15 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with service following at 11:15 a.m. Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Henry A. McLaurine.
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WILMA VILES
June 21, 2017
Wilma Viles, 80, Clinton, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
Wilma was of the Baptist faith and raised five boys. She enjoyed listening to Glen Miller and other big band music.
Wilma was preceded in death by: Parents, Elmer and Sylvia Smith; ex-husband, James Mack Viles; sons, Larry and Mark Viles; brother, Jimmy Smith; and sister, Shirley Smith.
Wilma is survived by: Sons, Ricky Viles of Clinton, Tim Viles and his wife Dana of Caryville, and Neal Viles of Clinton; sisters, Georgie Simons and Joyce Bullock; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Wilma’s family will gather for a graveside service at noon Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden in Claxton.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
