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Margie Lee Clotfelter Gladding

Margie Lee Clotfelter Gladding

Jul 10, 2025

Margie Lee Clotfelter Gladding, 85, of Little River, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025.

Born in LaFollette, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert U. Clotfelter and Dorothy Lee Glandon Clotfelter, and the stepdaughter of Louise Warren Hamlin.

Margie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred Gladding. Together,...

Lynn Hewitt

Lynn Hewitt

Jul 7, 2025

Lynn Ivan Hewitt, age 83 of Powell, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Lynn was born on August 31, 1941 in Oak Ridge to Tony and Edith Hewitt. A devoted Christian and Man of God, he was a faithful member of Bishopville Baptist Church until his sickness would not allow...

Donna Lee Sanders

Donna Lee Sanders

Jul 7, 2025

Donna Lee Sanders December 30, 1959 – July 7, 2025

Donna Lee Sanders, a longtime resident of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on July 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 30, 1959, in Clinton, Tennessee, to Juanita and JR Harris, Donna brought warmth,...

Mary Cate

Mary Cate

Jul 7, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Cate, of Powell, passed away on July 7, 2025 at her home. She was born May 10, 1943 in Anderson County, Tennessee to Joe and Elizabeth Moore. Mary was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.

She...

Vickie Fagan

Vickie Fagan

Jul 7, 2025

Vickie Lynn Fagan, age 66 of Clinton, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025.

She was born on August 11, 1958 in Pensacola, Florida to Wallace and Elaine Seay. Vickie was a wonderful and talented cook who appreciated the simple things in life- like birds and flowers. Her canine companions, Cami and Gretchen were dearly special...

Scotty Whitt

Scotty Whitt

Jul 6, 2025

Myron "Scotty" Whitt, age 50, passed away peacefully at his home in Clinton on the morning of Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born on June 23, 1975, he was the beloved son of Ms. Deloris Whitt and the late Johnny Earl Golden.

Scotty was a devoted family man whose love knew no bounds. He cherished every moment spent...

Alma Jewel Martin

Alma Jewel Martin

Jul 6, 2025

Alma Jewel Martin, age 94 of Oak Ridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

A Graveside Service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Oak Hill Cemetery located at  4118 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home assisted in the arrangements with Allen Funeral Home in Dallas,...

Kate Beasley Porter

Kate Beasley Porter

Jul 4, 2025

Kate Beasley Porter died July 4, 2025, in Oak Ridge, TN.  She was born January 16, 1937, to Kitty and William Beasley, on a farm in Dixon Springs, TN.  After graduating from Smith County High School in Carthage, TN, in 1955, Kate attended the University of Tennessee, where she majored in Home Economics and was a member of Zeta...

David Scott Adaline

David Scott Adaline

Jul 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of David Adaline

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend

November 19, 1962 – July 1, 2025

David Adaline, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025. He was deeply loved and will be missed beyond measure by all...

Joseph Napolitano

Joseph Napolitano

Jun 27, 2025

Joseph F. Napolitano, a devoted servant to his country, his community, and his faith, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born on May 21, 1945, in Buffalo, New York, Joseph was raised with strong values of service, hard work, and integrity. After graduating from high school, he pursued his passion for...

Dorothy Ann Howell

Dorothy Ann Howell

Jun 24, 2025

Dorothy Ann Wallace was born in Knox County on June 27, 1937, to Homer Houston Wallace and Bessie May Hargis Wallace. She was the youngest of four children.

Dot was raised at the family home on Carden Road in Clinton. With her older siblings Clara, Homer Junior, and William, she enjoyed playing in the woods on the...

Carl "Eddie" Edward Lawson

Carl "Eddie" Edward Lawson

Jun 24, 2025

Carl Edward "Eddie" Lawson, age 53, of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Carl was born June 21, 1972, in Knoxville, TN, to the late Larry D. Lawson of Knoxville and Margaret E. Lawson of Clinton. Eddie was a small engine mechanic who loved to restore vintage lawnmowers. Many referred to him as "Mower Man" because he...

Bobbie Sue Phillips

Bobbie Sue Phillips

Jun 21, 2025

Bobbie Sue Phillips of Clinton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the age of 82.

She was born on August 15, 1942, the daughter of Herman and Clarice Butler. In 1960, she graduated from Clinton High School and furthered her education at Freed-Hardeman College and later the University of...

Michael Nelson

Michael Nelson

Jun 18, 2025

Rev Michael Owen Nelson, age 71 of Clinton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.  Michael was a Baptist Preacher who dedicated his life to serving the Lord, ministering to lost souls, and leading them to salvation. He loved a family get-together, eating sweets, listening to music, and talking on the phone. He had a...

Ira Wayne Burnett

Ira Wayne Burnett

Jun 18, 2025

Ira Wayne Burnett, age 67 of Clinton, passed away peacefully and met his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Ira attended Norris First Baptist Church and he cherished time spent with his loved ones, especially his grandchildren, who brought him immeasurable joy.  He possessed a remarkable ability to connect with people, never meeting a stranger....

Brittany Nicole Davis

Brittany Nicole Davis

Jun 18, 2025

Brittany Nicole Davis, age 24, of Heiskell, went home to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at her residence.  Brittany was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on March 12, 2001, and was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church in Knoxville.  Throughout her life, she loved anything related to cosmetics and spending time with her family.  ...

Arthur "Paul" Eckerly

Arthur "Paul" Eckerly

Jun 18, 2025

Arthur "Paul" Eckerly, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with his wife of 68 years and daughter by his side.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Charlene Eckerly; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Danny Graham; grandson, Bradley (Kasey); great-grandson, Brock; brothers, John (Jane), Ronnie (Donna); several...

Wayne Fox

Wayne Fox

Jun 18, 2025

Wayne Fox, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.  Wayne was born November 26, 1938, in Pennsylvania to the late Lawrence and Gladys Fox. He was a devoted husband to Linda and a loving father to his daughters, Lisa and Laura. His family was his greatest joy, and he cherished every moment...

James A. Acree

James A. Acree

Jun 16, 2025

James A. Acree, age 101, of Clinton passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the Alexander Guest House in Oak Ridge.  James was born May 11, 1924 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Cecil and Irlene Acree.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Holley Gamble Funeral Home.

Billie Maxine Martin

Billie Maxine Martin

Jun 15, 2025

Billie Maxine Hubbard Martin, age 79, passed away on June 15, 2025, at her home in Clinton, TN, surrounded by family. Billie was born January 25, 1946, in Decaturville, TN, and was of the Baptist faith. For many years, she was a proud homemaker in Knoxville, TN. Billie poured her heart into every meal, every comforting word, and every...

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