EVELYN STOOKSBURY LONGMIRE
June 7, 2017
Evelyn Stooksbury Longmire, 85, Powell, formerly of Andersonville, passed away peacefully at Tennova North Friday, June 2, 2017.
Evelyn was a charter member of Bearden United Methodist Church and was a current member of Powell United Methodist Church. For many years she worked at First American Bank in Norris where she later retired. Evelyn and her husband, Glenn, enjoyed many years of traveling all 50 states. Evelyn was known for her wit and good cooking. She initiated a bridge club in Norris and played for many years.
She was preceded in death by: Husband of 58 years, Glenn Longmire; son, Gary Longmire; parents, Reed and Cletus Stooksbury; sister, Nancy.
Evelyn is survived by: Daughters, Debbie Scates of Halls, and Jane Holland and husband Terry of Oliver Springs, daughter-in-law, Patsy Longmire of Knoxville; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Tom Stooksbury of Knoxville; sister, Brenda McCurdy and husband Mike of Greer, S.C.; sister-in-law, Carol Clapp of Knoxville; several nieces, nephews and longtime friends.
The family would like to especially thank the caregivers at Maple Court Assisted Living and Tennova North for their loving care given to Evelyn.
The family received friends from 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in chapel with the Rev. Jim Pollock officiating.
Her graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2017, at Norris Memorial Garden.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Holley Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
HAZEL IRENE LONG
June 7, 2017
Hazel (Irene) Long, 90, of the Dutch Valley Community, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 2, 2017.
She was the wife of the late Joe B. Long Sr., former Anderson County Road Superintendent. She was a long time member of First Dutch Valley Missionary Baptist Church. Irene enjoyed her flower gardens, her grandchildren, cooking and was known for her strawberry pies and cornbread.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, James and Mossie Lindsay; husband, Joe B. Long Sr.; eight brothers; and six sisters.
Irene is survived by: Sons, Joe B. Long Jr., Gary Long (Phyllis), and Larry Long; daughters, Geraldine White (Jerry), Lorene White (Roger), Glenna McGhee, and Wanda Schweigel (Robert); 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation for family and friends was from 5 – 8 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2017.
Hazel’s funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, with burial following at Long Cemetery in Dutch Valley, the Rev. Jeff Parrott and the Rev. Gene Roach officiated.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
FRANCES HOOKS HUMPHREY
June 7, 2017
Frances Hooks Humphrey, 83, Heiskell, passed away May 29, 2017, at her residence.
She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist. Frances was born Oct. 20, 1933, to the late Steve and Myrtle Hooks.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: Son, Gary Lynn; brothers, Clyde, Dean, W.L., twin Frank Hooks.
She is survived by: Husband of 65 years, William (Bill) Humphrey; daughter, Wilma Foust; son, Billy Humphrey and wife Patsy; grandson, Denver Waddell and wife Natalie; great-grandson, Tyler Waddell; brother, George Hooks; sisters-in-law, Barbara Hooks, Wanda Collins, and June Walker; brother-in-law, David Wilkerson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 1-2 p.m., Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Her funeral service followed in the chapel with the Rev. Joseph Copeland officiating.
Frances’ graveside immediately followed at New Loyston Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Michael Murphy, Tommy Wilkerson, Larry Waddell, Frank Waddell, Kenny Long, Lynn Machan, Rex Hooks, and Delbert Hooks.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
GERALD GRAHAM SR.
June 7, 2017
Gerald Graham Sr., 75, Clinton, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
Gerald was a Vietnam veteran and served in the U.S. Army. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Gerald enjoyed coaching for Clinton Jr. High School and South Clinton Optimist Club, fishing, and reading. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Gerald was a member of Clinton Christian Church.Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, C.B. and Ruth McFarland Graham. Gerald is survived by: Wife, Barbara Williams Graham of Clinton; son, Jerry Graham of Clinton; four grandchildren, Jerry Graham III, Nicholas Graham, Alyssa Graham, and Autumn Graham; two great-grandchildren, Aiden Graham, and Aubrey Graham; special niece, Samantha Byrge; special grandchild, Madisyn Graham; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Gerald’s pallbearers were Jerry Graham III, Nicholas Graham, Jason Leinart, Jason Phillips, Dylan Kear, and Tony Duncan; honorary pallbearers are Teddy Phillips, and Chris Kenner.
Gerald’s family received his friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with his funeral service following at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Rick Murphey officiating.
Gerald’s interment was at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Powell with full military honors.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
JOHN EARL COWARD
June 7, 2017
John Earl Coward passed away at Harriman Care & Rehabilitation Center Thursday, June 1, 2017, at the age of 76.
John was born to John Alvey and Opal Alberta Coward July 12, 1940. He married JoAnn Coward (deceased) on Sept. 21, 1961.
John is survived by: Son, Randy Coward and wife Judy of Clinton; daughter, Tracey Branham and husband Richard of Ten Mile, and daughter Debbie Neal and husband Tim of Powell.
He was Papaw to Cody Branham, Ryan Keeton, Courtney Neal and Camden Neal.
He was preceded in death by: Brothers, Edward and Bobby Coward; and sisters, Hazel “Tootsie” Johnson and Mildred Coward.
Graveside services were held Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Springhill Baptist Church.
DOROTHY M. CARDEN
June 7, 2017
Dorothy M. Carden, 77, Jacksboro, passed away June 1, 2017, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
She was born Feb. 29, 1940, in Blanche, Ky., to the late Parker and Alice Smith. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and spending time with her grandkids. Dorothy was a member of Fratersville Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by: Son, Billy Ray Sizemore; brothers, Bill J., and Richard Smith; and sister, Pauline Smith.
Survivors: Husband of 56 years, G.B. Carden; daughter, Sharon Carden Kebert; sons, Tony Carden and wife Theresa, G.B. Carden Jr., and wife Gwen; grandchildren, Anndina Effler, Renee Hicks, Whitney Wilson, Jeffrey Carden, Brittany Carden, Jeremy Carden, and Jessica Carden; six great-grandchildren; brother, Roscoe Smith and wife Ann; special friends, Dora and Jimmy Sprankles; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral service was at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Long officiating.
Family and friends met at Hatmaker Funeral Home at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, June 4, 2017, to go in procession to Sulpher Springs Cemetery in Clinton for graveside services.
You may also view Dorothy’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, was in charge of arrangements.
RICHARD BENYO
June 7, 2017
Richard Benyo, 64, Clinton, passed away May 7, 2017, at Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center in Andersonville.
He was born July 11, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late John and Louise Fauitta Benyo.
Richard was of the Catholic Faith. He enjoyed playing video games with Jacob White, watching TV, and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his sister, Glory Benyo.
Survivors include: Sons, Tim Ivey of Clinton, John Mason Ramsey of West Virginia, Earnest Reese of Ohio, Michael Reese of Ohio; daughters, Callie Ivey of Clinton, Tammy Reese of Ohio; granddaughter, Britney Ward of Clinton; great-granddaughter, Kyndal Daughtery; brothers, Raymond Benyo of Ohio, John Benyo of Texas; and many other relatives and friends.
Richard’s wishes were to be cremated.
You may also visit Richard’s Guestbook at: www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, was in charge of arrangements.
HAZEL IRENE LONG
June 6, 2017
Hazel (Irene) Long, 90, of the Dutch Valley Community, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 2, 2017.
She was the wife of the late Joe B. Long Sr., former Anderson County Road Superintendent. She was a long time member of First Dutch Valley Missionary Baptist Church. Irene enjoyed her flower gardens, her grandchildren, cooking and was known for her strawberry pies and cornbread.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, James and Mossie Lindsay; husband, Joe B. Long Sr.; eight brothers; and six sisters.
Irene is survived by: Sons, Joe B. Long Jr., Gary Long (Phyllis), and Larry Long; daughters, Geraldine White (Jerry), Lorene White (Roger), Glenna McGhee, and Wanda Schweigel (Robert); 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation for family and friends was from 5 – 8 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2017.
Hazel’s funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, with burial following at Long Cemetery in Dutch Valley, the Rev. Jeff Parrott and the Rev. Gene Roach officiated.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
www.holleygamble.com
