JESSE EVERETTE LAWSON
April 4, 2022
Jesse Everette Lawson, 82, Briceville, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at his home.
He was born May 28, 1939, to Melford and Lucreasy Lloyd Lawson. Jesse loved going to church, talking about the Lord, and was a beloved member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and also cherished time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: Wife, Juanita Wilson Lawson; 11 siblings; granddaughter, Tiffanie Smith; and son-in-law, Kenny Hayes.
He is survived by: Children, Teresa Taulbee and husband Harold Jr., Angela Hayes, Sandra Kay Wilson and husband Tom, Lisa Lawson, Michael Lawson and wife Brenda, Michelle Smith and fiancé Anthony Taulbee; grandchildren, Rebecca, Derek, Christina, Michael, Justin, and Katelyn; great-grandchildren, Autumn, Waylon, and Maddie; several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
The family received friends at Laurel Branch Baptist Church from 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2022, with the funeral service following at 7 p.m. with the Rev. J.J. Patterson and the Rev. Archie Seiber officiating.
Graveside services was at 11 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2022, at Circle Cemetery.
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BERTHA FRITTS
March 29, 2022
Bertha Fritts, 75, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
Bertha was a fearless and selfless woman who loved the Lord. Heaven gained a heart of gold when Bertha was called home. She was a member of Deep Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, canning, and spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a hero, and she welcomed everyone into her home. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Arthur and Gladys Neer; son, Robert F. Gilson; brothers, Clyde and Carl Neer; sisters, Mary Daugherty and Blanche Burris.
Bertha is survived by: Son, James Paul Fritts and wife Kristin of Claxton; daughter, Teresa Harmon and husband David of Heiskell; brothers, Douglas Neer of Powell, and D.J. James of Powell; sister, Gladys Herrell and husband Paul of Andersonville; grandchildren, Brandi O’Neal, Robbie Gilson, Tiffani Sampsel, Matthew Gilson, Emily Harmon, Cody Gilson, Molly Harmon, and Tylor Fritts; four great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; best friends, Jeane Keith and Billie Carter; fur babies Paco, Emmie, Little Bill, and Lizzy.
The family will receive friends in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary from 2 – 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022.
The funeral service will begin at 4 p.m. The graveside service will directly follow the funeral service at New Home Baptist Church Cemetery.
Jones Mortuary, LLC. in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
RICHARD ALLEN SMITH
March 27, 2022
Richard Allen Smith, 72, Clinton, passed away March 27, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was born Sept. 12, 1949, in Knoxville to Thomas and Alma Chapman Smith. Richard retired from TVA in Norris. He loved to grouse hunt and had a talent for training bird dogs. He enjoyed fishing and was an expert wild turkey hunter as well as deer hunter. He was an excellent gun smith, too. Richard enjoyed traveling with his wife, Mary Ann, and always enjoyed the company of his granddaughters. Richard was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandson, Luke Allen Smith.
He is survived by: Loving wife of 53 years, Mary Ann Hunt Smith; son, Jeffrey Allen Smith (Lynne); granddaughters, Ava and Cait of Clinton; son, Brian Edward Smith (Lindsay); granddaughters, Lilly and Ella of Clinton; brother, Barry Smith of Claxton; sister, Karen Hellmund (Ronald) of Powell; sister, Carole Sharpe of Oak Ridge; sister, Kathy Minor of Clinton; brother, John Smith (Brenda) of Nashville; and a host of nephews, nieces and special friend, James A. Curry of Knoxville.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Young Williams Animal Center, donations@young-williams.org.
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BULLA MAIE VICKERY
March 26, 2022
Bulla Maie Vickery, 84, passed away at NHC of Oak Ridge Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Bulla was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She loved going to church, cooking, sewing, doing yard work, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Bulla was preceded in death by: Parents, Lawrence and Lillie McGill; husband, William Vickery; sons, Charles M. Vickery, William Arnold Vickery, and Lawrence R. Vickery; brothers, Paul McGill and Conley McGill.
She is survived by: Son, Micky Vickery and wife Barbara of Clinton; brothers, James “Doc” McGill and wife Helen of Clinton, Oscar Clyde McGill of Michigan; sisters, Etta Daugherty of Heiskell, and Maudie “Mutt” Robinson of Michigan; step-granddaughter Megan Franse and her life partner Mitchel Holden; great-grandchildren, Braxton Holden, Michael Anthony Riner, and Katlynn Nichole Riner; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Linda Wilson, Loretta Mustin, Jack and Brenda Shelton; special companion, “Buddy”.
The family will receive friends in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, with the funeral service to follow. The Rev. Matthew Thompson will be officiating. Interment will be at Oak Ridge Memorial Park beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the TN Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude’s Hospital.
Jones Mortuary, LLC. in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
JOHN WAYNE BRADEN
March 26, 2022
John Wayne Braden, 62, Clinton, went home to glory Saturday, March 26, 2022, at his home.
He was born Nov. 5, 1959, to John Louis and Nadine Braden in Anderson County. He was a member of the United States Army from 1978 to 1984. He worked for the Department of Energy as a subcontractor and then at Y-12. He always had a love for sports, especially watching his children, nieces, and nephews play. He loved older model cars and trucks and
was very proud of his 1971 SS Chevelle.
Wayne was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Clinton. He held several offices at the church until his health declined. Wayne loved the Lord with his whole heart and cherished his family. He was always willing to help others in need and support the cause of Christ.
He was preceded in death by: Father, John Louis Braden; grandparents, Fred and Mattie Braden, Jesse and Aline Byrge; and special niece, Susan Byrge.
He is survived by: Wife of 42 years, Kathy Daugherty Braden; daughters, Brandie Braden (boyfriend Tyler Chambers), Amanda Braden (fiancé Joseph Burns), Grace Braden; son, John Braden; mother, Nadine Braden; brothers, Terry Lee Braden (wife Amy Braden), Lyndon Braden, Jesse Braden; sister, Tina Thornton (husband Larry Thornton); father and mother-in-law, Alvin and Susie Daugherty; sisters-in-law, Patty Landrum, Martha Sexton (husband Jeremy Sexton); along with special nephews, Jacob and Elijah Sexton; and special niece, Kayla Sexton.
The family would like to give special thanks to University of Tennessee Hospice for the fine care and loving caregivers (Stephanie Elliott, Jennifer Duncan, Jennifer Fox, Chaplin Greg Hamby, Candice DeGuira, Helen Wilkins, Elizabeth Miller, Jordan Massey, Anne Knighton, Chrissy Norris). Also, special thanks to Cheryl Julian and Ansley Marcum.
A very special thanks to nephew Jacob Sexton for all the fine care and love he helped to provide to his Uncle Wayne during his sickness. A love that never failed.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Holly Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with funeral services at 7 p.m. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Sunset Cemetery.
Evangelist Bobby Stewart will officiate the services.
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BETTY L. MILLER LEAKE
March 25, 2022
Betty L. Miller Leake, 87, Powell, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022.
She was born Nov. 21, 1934, in Devonia to Austin and Thelma Miller.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: Husband, Andrew G. Leake; and sister, Billie Miller Wilson and her husband T.J.
She is survived by: Daughter, Brenda Baber and husband George; grandson, Matthew Baber and wife Lori of Maryville; great-grandson, Kaine Baber; nephews, Tom Wilson and wife Linda of Oak Ridge and James Wilson and wife Joann of Clinton.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Her graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Anderson Memorial Garden.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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BILLIE STEVE LOWE
March 25, 2022
Billie Steve Lowe, 76, passed away at his home in Clinton Friday, March 25, 2022.
In his free time, Steve enjoyed fishing and hunting. He worked as a masonry and coal miner for a great portion of his life.
Steve was preceded in death by: Parents, Elmer and Faye Lowe; brothers, Ed, Dennie, Larry, John, and Chris Lowe; sister, Margaret Lowe.
He is survived by his children, grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2022.
Interment will be held at Anderson Memorial Garden at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022.
Jones Mortuary, LLC. in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
JAMES LOGAN HOLLIS
March 25, 2022
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of James Logan Hollis.
James, 80, Clinton, passed from this life March 25, 2022.
He was born March 19, 1942, to: Mother, Edna Wand Shenk and; father, Hershel Hollis, in Redmond, Ore.
James was raised in the Lake City area and graduated from Lake City High School, where he played football and basketball. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Upon completion of his military service, James returned to Lake City where he wed Sue and started his family. James began his career at the Tennessee Valley
Authority. He spent his early years coaching his children in little league sports, traveling with his family to national parks and sowing deep roots in the community. After completing more than 30 years of dedicated service in the department of engineering, he retired from TVA.
James, a servant to his neighbors and community, enjoyed volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and other numerous non-profit organizations. Known as ‘Papaw’, he enjoyed spending time reading to his great grandchildren and was formative in their love of books and continued learning. James was an avid traveler, hiker, and reader who had a deep love for the ocean. He always enjoyed spending time reflecting under his tree after a long day of yard work. James was a devoted father and provider. Nothing was ever more important to him than his family.
James Hollis is survived by: Wife, Sue Hollis; son, Thomas Hollis (wife Carolyn Hollis); daughter, Bethany Hollis Culver (husband Greg Culver); grandson, David Thomas Merrick (wife Julie Merrick); grandson, Cory James Merrick; granddaughter, Megan Hollis-Wells (husband Tristin Wells); granddaughter, Morgan Elaine Merrick; great-grandchildren, Landan, Carson, Ava, Case and Emma; sister, Mildred Stutzman of Oregon; brother, Michael Shenk of California; along with many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: Father, Hershel Hollis; mother, Edna Shenk; brother, Courtland Hollis; sister, Bernice Donaldson.
Services will be private and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation, in his memory, for his favorite charity; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
