MARY RUTH GOODMAN
November 15, 2022
Mary Ruth Goodman, 75, Lake City, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at her residence.
Mary was born May 17, 1947, in Knox County to Albert Henderson Nelson and Minnie D. Lindsay Nelson.
She was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church. She enjoyed making Mexican cornbread, loved reading Stephen King novels, and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and neighbor children. Mary loved birds and listening to the rain.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by: Husband, William Goodman; son, William Leslie Goodman; sisters, Margaret Hatmaker, Beatrice Harmon, and Eleanor Hawkins; and brothers, Marshall, J.D., and Jerry Nelson.
Survived by: Daughters, Amanda L Wilson and Bobby, Jennifer M. Smith and Christopher; Goddaughter, Debra S. Bridges and J.R. Bridges; sister-in-law, Joann Nelson; grandchildren, Rick Woods, Paula Shepherd (Brooks), Jasmine Goodman – Cooper, Christian Smith; great-grandchildren, Declan McFaddin, Jerrika Goodman – Cooper, Taelen Bowling, Alyssa Johnson, and Bryson Brooks; and a host of other family members and friends.
Visitation was from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
The funeral was at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home chapel, with Chaplin Tom Rayford officiating.
BARBARA ANN VOELLINGER PETERS
November 12, 2022
Barbara Ann Voellinger Peters, 75, passed away peacefully Nov. 12, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after battling a brief illness.
She graduated from Harvey High School in 1965, and went on to drive for Ashtabula County Schools as a bus driver for many years. Barbara loved to spend her free time singing karaoke and bowling with her local league.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert (Delores) Voellinger.
Barbara is survived by: Husband, Joel Peters; son, Michael (Mary) Gorman; grandsons, Michael (Emilee) Gorman, David (Kourtney) Gorman; granddaughters, Hannah Gorman, Rachael Gorman, Miracle Anderson-Gorman; great-grandchild, Caroline Gorman; sisters, Jenni Malcomb and Molly Baker.
The family will have a private celebration of life at a later date.
KAREN KNIGHT
November 12, 2022
Karen Knight, 58, Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She had a big heart and a great sense of humor.
Karen was very caring and enjoyed helping others, especially her children. She devoted her life making sure her children were happy and had everything that they needed.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Starling and Mary Burgess; sisters, Brenda Burgess and Sharon McCullough; brother, Danny Burgess; nephew, Shawn Branson; and niece, Becky Roberts.
She is survived by: Former spouse, Eddie Knight; daughter, Shannon Knowles and her husband Michael Knowles; son, Dustin Knight and his fiancé Kelsey Williams; sister, Linda Bunch; brother, Donnie Burgess and his wife Peggy Burgess; nephews, Colton Bunch, John Boy Armes, and Jamie Carroll; and niece, Mary Grace Sheldon.
Visitation was held from 1- 3 p.m. Sunday Nov. 20, 2022, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home chapel.
Her funeral was at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home chapel.
Interment immediately followed the funeral at Beech Grove Cemetery in Lake City.
GREGORY LYNN SWEAT
November 10, 2022
Gregory Lynn Sweat, 57, passed away Nov. 10, 2022.
Gregory was preceded in death by his father, James Edward “Eddie” Sweat.
He is survived by: Mother, Terry Downs; and brothers, Scott Edward Sweat and Tony Ray Sweat.
Gregory was a graduate of Clinton High School and was self-employed in the construction and landscaping business.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Oak Ridge Family Bible Church with receiving of friends from 2-3 p.m. and service to follow at 3 p.m.
God welcomed home a good angel.
GENEVA MARIE UNDERWOOD 'PEACH'
November 9, 2022
Geneva Marie Underwood “Peach,” 93, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Sacred Grounds Hospice House in Knoxville.
She loved her grandchildren and family.
Peach was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Underwood.
She is survived by: Sons, Gregory (Kathy) Underwood and David (Sharon) Underwood; grandchildren, Michael (Misty) Underwood, Stacy (Ryan) George and Derek Underwood; great-grandchildren, Braxton, Drexel, Asher and Aria.
The family will gather for a visitation at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at Jones Mortuary in Clinton.
Peach’s graveside service will be held at noon Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 2580 Romig Road, Akron, Ohio.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAM CHARLES WARD SR.
November 8, 2022
William Charles Ward Sr., 100, went to be with his Lord and Savior Nov. 8, 2022.
He was 13 days shy of his 101st birthday.
William was born Nov. 21, 1921, in Andalusia, Ala., to his mother and father, Foman Ward and Martha Bass Ward.
William fought in World War II, The Battle of The Coral Sea, and Battle of Midway, and was a Pearl Harbor veteran.
William was ordained as a Baptist minister at Blowing Springs Baptist Church in Clinton, on Jan. 29, 1961. He pastored and preached at numerous churches and was a loyal member of the evangelist team. William never failed to show others his love for the Lord and to share the word of God with them.
In addition to his parents, William was also preceded in death by: The love of his life and wife, Lela Jane Murray Ward; daughter, Betty Jane Ward Adkins; brothers, Harvey Clinton Ward, Deleon Edward Ward, and Jesse Ward; sister, Anna Faye Ward Freddericks.
William is survived by: Son-in-law, Johnny Adkins of Sevierville; son, William Charles Ward Jr. (Billy) and wife Brenda of Athens, Ala.; daughter, Mary Ann Ward Stuart and husband Allen of Essex, Iowa; daughter, Shirley Marie Ward Coffman and husband Jeff of Maynardville; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Also, he leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends; and special friends, Shane and Whitney Matchett of Andersonville, Louise Wright of Maryland, and Jean Russell of Clinton.
The family received friends from 10 a.m.-noon with a celebration of life following at noon in William’s memory Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Covenant Life Church in Clinton.
Pastor Randy Hawk of Clinton officiated; Pastor Mike McVay of Laurel Hill, Fla., and Pastor Johnny Rhea of Clinton officiated the graveside service.
Interment services were conducted Nov. 12, 2022, following the celebration of life at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.
Pallbearers: Greg Coffman, Joshua Coffman, Jeffrey Stuart, David Ward, William C. Ward III (Lil Bill), Shane Matchette, Morgan Johnson, and Bobby Elliott. Honorary Pallbearers: Darlene Hawk, Sarah Bird, Diane Whittaker, Amber Hicks, Kim Minski, Donna Roach, and Dana Durphee.
Jones Mortuary, LLC, Clinton, served the family of William Charles Ward Sr.
DAXTON-RIVER ZAYDE HUTSON
November 8, 2022
Daxton-River Zayde Hutson, four months, Oak Ridge, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
Daxton was the son of Roy Branum IV and his mother, Justice- Anne Branum.
Daxton was always smiling and had beautiful blonde hair with blue eyes just like an angel.
Along with his mother and father, Daxton is survived by: Grandparents, James Foust, Yolanda Foust, and Chinchia Hutson; brother, Lakelyn-Lakota Branum; and sister, Eraeella- Louise Branum; and several aunts and uncles.
The family received friends from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton.
Jones Mortuary, LLC of Clinton served the family of Daxton Hutson.
CAROLYN McDANIEL
November 1, 2022
Carolyn McDaniel, 75, Clinton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Carolyn was the daughter of Thomas Boyd Humphreys and Mayme Sue Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years and the love of her life, Sammy H. McDaniel Sr.
Carolyn was a member of 411 Baptist Church. She retired as the officer manager, food service, for Anderson County School System.
She is survived by: Daughters, Lisa McDaniel and partner Julie Webb of Knoxville, and Tamme McDaniel of Clinton; sons, Sammy H. McDaniel Jr. and Kelly J. McDaniel, both of Clinton; brother, Tommy Humphreys and wife Wanda of South Carolina; sister, Nancy Martucci of Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Emma Sue Carroll and husband Robert of LaFollette; grandchildren and the loves of her life, Miranda Lyn McDaniel, Molly Jo McDaniel; great-grandchildren, Alora and Macy Jo McDaniel
The McDaniel family received friends from 5-7 p.m., until time of service, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, with the Revs. David Choate and Lucas Hurd officiating.
Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.
Jones Mortuary, LLC, of Clinton, served the family of Carolyn McDaniel.
