ANNA LOU MASSENGILL
January 10, 2023
Anna Lou Massengill, 84, Rocky Top, passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2023, at her home.
She was born March 5, 1938, in Jellico to Thorn and Bessie Singleton Housley. She worked for more than 40 years at Oak Ridge Sporting Goods. Anna Lou was known to collect dolls and had more than 800 in her home. She enjoyed going to yard sales and thrift stores and also liked to camp with her husband when they were younger. She loved her family dearly and was a beloved member of Willowbrook Baptist Church. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: Husband, Bob Massengill; son, Paul Ray Massengill; grandson, James Ray Hunley; and brother, Boby Joe Housley.
She is survived by: Children, Deborah Napier and husband Mike, Melissa Hunley and husband James; brother, John Robert Housley; grandchildren, Chasity Wilkerson (Larry), DeAnna Lane (Ben), Brittany Carden (Jeremy), KayLee Hunley, Bobby Hunley, John Napier, and Andrew Napier (Brittany); great-grandchildren, Jordan, Brooklyn, J.J., and Lizzie; several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
The family received friends at the Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, with the funeral service following at 7 p.m. with Pastor Roger Leach and the Rev. Jason Lowe officiating.
Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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PATRICIA 'TRISH' CARPENTER
January 9, 2023
Patricia ‘Trish’ Carpenter, 54, Clinton, left this world unexpectedly, Jan. 9, 2023.
She was born to Dianne Walden, and Walter ‘Buddy’ Walden, Oct. 18, 1968.
Trish was known to make the best sweet tea and was a great cook. She loved reading and working puzzles with her ‘Mommy Dear.’ Trish loved camping and caving with her husband and children. She was a very supportive, giving person and never saw the fault in others. Trish was looking forward to the birth of her great-grandson.
Trish wass preceded in death by: Father, Walter (Buddy) Walden; father-in-law, David Carpenter; three children she never got to hold in this world; and grandparents.
She is survived by: Husband, Otis (Buggsy) Carpenter of Clinton; daughter, Jessica Carpenter and her children Johnny, Hailey, Casey and Cody; son, Billy Carpenter and his children Davey and Noah all of Solway; mother, Dianne Walden of Clinton; mother-in-law, Vickie Carpenter; sisters, Melissa Davis (Michael) of Clinton, Sheila Langford (Robert) of Clinton, Cheryl King of Clinton, and Amy Walden Duncan (Slick Rick) of Solway; brothes-in-law, James Darren Messamore (Tina), and Larry Carpenter; sisters-in-law, Nancy ‘Sissy’ Messamore and Margie Carpenter; and lots of nieces and nephews.
Services were held Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Mott-McKamey Funeral Home and Cremations.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Staff Sergeant Cornelius Carter Cemetery in Clinton.
BRUCE THOMAS CARDEN
January 9, 2023
Bruce Thomas Carden, 73, Lake City, passed away Jan. 9, 2023, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 3, 1949, to Zelmer Carden and Della Thompson Carden. Bruce is of the Baptist faith and a deacon and trustee of his church. He loved four wheeling along with fishing.
Bruce was preceded in death by: Parents, Zelmer and Della Thompson Carden; brothers, Glenith Carden, Junior Carden, Leonard Carden; sisters, Reba Daniels, Betty Jo Beach, and Louise Harlas; and sister-in-law, Gaye Carden.
He is survived by: Wife of 55years, Nancy Duncan Carden of Lake City; son, Thomas Lynn Carden and wife Elaine of Caryville; brother, Ellis Carden of Clinton; sister-in-law, Brenda Duncan Wilson; grandchildren, Ashley, Kay Ann, Matthew, Emily; great-grandchildren, Shirley May, Sophia, James; a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 1 – 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel in Lake City with the Rev. Kenny Sharp and the Rev. Paul Smith officiating.
JAMES ROBERT ALTUM
January 7, 2023
James Robert Altum, 50, Clinton, passed away unexpectedly at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
James was full of life and personality, and he was loved by many. He was a talented guitarist, but above all he deeply loved his children. James will be remembered as a warm and welcoming person who had a great sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by: Mother, Patricia Jane Altum; wife, Kimberly Suzanne Altum; brother, Cecil Edward Altum.
James is survived by: Father, Robert Lee Altum; son, Caleb Nathaniel Altum of Knoxville; daughter, Gabrielle Altum of Knoxville; brother, Bobby Ray Altum of Clinton; sister, Wendy Bishop and husband Eddie of Oak Ridge; nieces, Emily and Caitlin Roberts; nephews, Steven and Timothy Altum; best friends, Jamie Beach, Tommy Vanhuss, and Gene Toney; special friend, Krystal Collins.
The family will receive friends in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.
His memorial service will begin at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Ault officiating.
Jones Mortuary, LLC. in Clinton has the honor of serving the family of James Altum.
ACE JOHN CARROLL JR.
January 7, 2023
Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Ace John Carroll Jr., passed away Jan. 7, 2023, at the age of 68.
Ace grew up in Clinton and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. After his years of service, he followed in his father’s footsteps by working in the HVAC industry, a field where he later became a known expert and worked for more than 50 years. No matter if it was peers in his line of work or his customers, he never hesitated to help others if called upon.
Ace enjoyed life, his family, and many friends. He loved good food, a good fishing spot, and trying to grow a good garden. He was adored and loved by all who knew him. He had a heart of gold, and his kindness knew no bounds.
Ace is survived and missed beyond measure by: Loving wife of 30 years, Carol.
He is forever cherished by: Three sons, Colton Carroll (Haley Burnett), Brandon Carroll (Jenna), and Ace John Carroll III (Heather), and daughter, Misty Brown (David); grandchildren, Darby, Tom, Jake, Mollie, Maggie, Grayson, A.J., and Conner; as well as brothers, Dusty Carroll (Paula) and George Carroll (Debra) and their families.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Ace John Carroll Sr.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
A private service will follow.
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TERESA L. SMITH
January 6, 2023
Teresa L. Smith, 52, Clinton, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, surrounded by her family.
She was born July 23, 1970, in Lake City. Teresa loved yard sales, couponing and pocketbooks.
She was preceded in death by: Grandparents, Vester and Rosie Lively; and mother-in-law, Clara Smith.
Teresa leaves behind: Husband of 36 years, Israel Joe Smith; children, Kari, Jacob, and Matthew; mother, Linda Edmonds; and brother, Scott and Heather Sharp.
Visitation was held from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel.
MARY LOU FOWLER
January 6, 2023
Mary Lou Fowler, 82, Clinton passed away Jan. 6, 2023, at her residence.
Mary was born in Anderson County Dec. 22, 1940, to Hubert Melton and Lorene Vandergriff.
She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She loved working with flowers and spending time with friends and family.
Mary was preceded in death by: Parents, Hubert and Lorene Melton; son, Kent "Worm" Shultz; husbands, Jerry Shultz and Kelly Fowler.
She is survived by: Son, Rick Shultz and Shona of Lake City; grandchildren, Ashley Shultz of Lake City, K.C. Shultz of Lake City; very special friend Barbara Shultz; great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Kolton Wilson, and Nellie Garner
Visitation was from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral service was held at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Parker officiating.
Graveside was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Leach Cemetery in Lake City.
AUDE CLIFTON FOUST SR.
January 5, 2023
Aude Clifton Foust Sr. passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at the age of 88 with his wife, Betty Jean, and children by his side in Clinton.
He is with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ. He was born Dec 30, 1934, to Berlin and Ester Foust in Clinton. He was a devoted husband, caring brother, who loved his children and grandchildren very much. He never met a stranger he was friendly to any one that he came across.
He enjoyed serving the Lord as a member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church where he was a trustee and the choir director for several years. If there was singing, he and his wife, Betty, were there. He wrote a song titled, “Tears on the Alter.” He was a member of Clinton Chapter of Gideons International.
He graduated from Clinton High School in 1952. He was a member of the Tennessee National Guard reserve from 1953 - 1956. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Clinton Fire Department. Most of his working career was spent as the owner/operator of Foust Garage on Main Street in Clinton, where he rebuilt transmissions from 1960 until retiring in 1999. This gave him more time to work in his garden, raise cattle, do wood working, and travel across the country. He also enjoyed boating, NASCAR and camping. For several years he would take his family camping, he felt vacations were important so he would close his shop for vacation each year and go on an adventure.
He volunteered with the local Boy Scout troop for several years. He provided dinners for the North Clinton Elementary PTSA turkey dinner benefit for several years. He was very active with the Anderson Country AARP. He always enjoyed his work at the fair where he volunteered in the Home Décor Department. He enjoyed family gatherings at Christmas and the 4th of July where up to 50 family members would gather at his home to celebrate and reconnect with family members as they came for the celebrations. He could always stay busy clearing his property and cutting timber for the house he built. He enjoyed operating his high lift and any other heavy equipment.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Berlin and Ester Foust; sister, Nina Hembree; the mother of his children, Magdalene Foust; grandson, Charles Avery Henry lll; granddaughter, Heather Foust; great-grandson, Gage Foust-Jackson; and great-granddaughter, Sophia Adkins.
Survived by: Wife, Betty; sister, Lucile Wright of Clinton; children, Aude C. (Sandra) Foust Jr, of Tennessee Ridge, Curtis Foust of Clinton, Debra (George) Carroll of Clinton, Tammy (Earl deceased) Crawford of Edmond, Okla, Tena Henry of Douglasville, Ga., Darrell Foust of New Market; stepchildren, Alta (Stanley deceased) Human of Mims, Fla., and Jeanne Rutherford of Clinton; grandchildren, Eric Bates, Misty Justise, Amanda Foust, Sarah Foust, Curtis Foust II, George Carroll II, Chad Crawford, Andrea Carrisquillo, Chris Henry, Brandy Conner, Jenny Nichol, Cecilia Ogle, and Kayla Lindsay; stepgrandchildren, Wayne Human and Stacie Human; great-grandchildren, Gavin Foust, Tanner Flynn, Eric Bates, Noelani Bates, Autumn Robinson, Noah Justice, Issac Justice, Damien Lagman, Kyssiah Lagman, Sapphire Foust, Salem Foust-Jackson, Legion Foust-Jackson, Noah Adkins, Kate Adkins, Clara Adkins, Ema Adkins, Colbayn Foust, Swayzee Foust, Chyan Cole, Anna Crawford, Natalya Carrisquillo, Christopher Henry, Chance Henry, Jordon Henry, Charlie McComas, Cash McComas, Sarah Miller, Aubrey Ogle, Presley Foust, Bayleigh Moore, Emberly Lindsay, Blakely Lindsay and step Great Granddaughter Brailey Human; great-great-grandchildren, Kingston Flynn, Cara Cole, Robert Cole.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m.
Family and friends will meet at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, and go in funeral procession to Grandview Memorial Garden for a 2 p.m. interment.
In lieu of flowers please send a donation in memory of Aude, to Gideon International, PO Box 536, Clinton, TN 37717.
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