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Elijah Sirius Phillips

Elijah Sirius Phillips

Oct 11, 2023

Elijah was born on October 11th 2023 and God called Elijah home that same day. During his beautiful twenty one weeks inside his mothers womb he loved eating chicken, eggs, dark chocolate, salt, mango, and drinking water! Elijah's heartbeat was the most beautiful sound in the world. God did not deliver his parents a baby, but blessed them with...

Dennis Cleckner

Dennis Cleckner

Oct 10, 2023

Dennis Cleckner, 62, passed away on October 10, 2023, at his home. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on March 15, 1961, to the late Wayne and Carol (McKiernan) Cleckner.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Kyle Harvey (Chase), Bree Ann Cleckner, Stephanie Paterson (Joe); siblings, Cindy Cleckner and Randy Cleckner; grandchildren: Hanna, Emma, and Lane...

Ronald Guthrie

Ronald Guthrie

Oct 9, 2023

James Ronald Guthrie passed away at home on October 9, 2023, he was born in Anderson, AL on August 25, 1929.  He was a resident of Clinton, TN and a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton, TN.

Ronald was a PFC in the United States Army, a veteran of the Korean War, a member of numerous...

Virginia Grabato

Virginia Grabato

Oct 8, 2023

Arrangements entrusted to Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.

Martha Scarbrough

Martha Scarbrough

Oct 5, 2023

Martha Scarbrough, 85, passed away on October 5, 2023. She was born in Clinton, Tennessee on February 20, 1938 to George and Dessie (Sexton) Hall. On April 8, 1959, she married the love of her life, Donald Scarbrough. He preceded her in death on March 1, 2009.

She is also preceded in death by her son, Donald...

James Arthur Prince

James Arthur Prince

Oct 2, 2023

On October 2, 2023, we lost James A Prince, (aka Jim, Dad, Papa, JP), a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, animal whisperer, jokester, pool player, book reader, travel loving icon of a man.  He would have been 93 on October 21st.  He told the best stories, loved the outdoors and ALL animals.  He served in the Navy as a medic.  ...

Alexandra Kelly

Alexandra Kelly

Oct 1, 2023

On Sunday, October 1, Alexandra Kelly, cherished and beloved daughter, passed away at her home in Clinton, TN, at the age of seven.

Born to Channa Kelly on September 27, 2016, Alex was a loving and kindhearted little girl with a vivacious spirit. She loved to sing and dance and make her mama laugh. Her animated conversation...

Charlotte Phillips

Charlotte Phillips

Sep 29, 2023

Charlotte Rader Phillips of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023.  Charlotte was born on July 10,1939 in Greeneville, Tennessee.  She was a 1956 graduate of Greeneville High School where she marched as a majorette in the Greeneville High School Band.  Throughout later years of their married life, she and her husband Charles built, owned and operated...

Joel Reed

Joel Reed

Sep 26, 2023

Arrangements entrusted to Holley Gamble Funeral Home.

James David Davis

James David Davis

Sep 26, 2023

James Davis Davis, age 81 of Clinton, TN passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023, at NHC in Oak Ridge.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Please check our website holleygamble.com , for updates.

The staff at Holley Gamble is honored to serve the family and friends of Mr....

David Davis

David Davis

Sep 26, 2023

David James Davis of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. David was born on November 10, 1941, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was the son of James Edgar Davis and Zelma Rucker.

David was a 1960 graduate of Clinton High School and attended the University of Tennessee.  He retired after 35 years of service from...

Sarah Jane Stooksbury

Sarah Jane Stooksbury

Sep 26, 2023

Sarah Jane Stooksbury, age 73 of Andersonville went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at North Knoxville Medical Center. Sarah was born at home on February 15, 1950, in Clinton, Tennessee to the late Alex and Alverta Turpin.  She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She loved playing the piano and singing. She loved "playing"...

Ronnell Neil Weaver

Ronnell Neil Weaver

Sep 25, 2023

Ronnell Neil Weaver, 76, of Norris, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023, at home in the loving care of his family. Ron was born in Norris, Tennessee, to the late Rufus M. and Beulah Massengill Weaver. He was a graduate of Norris High School and Carson-Newman University. Following graduation, he taught 4th and 5th grades at Rosedale Elementary...

Nell Johnson

Nell Johnson

Sep 25, 2023

No one loves you like your mother and we had one of the absolute best moms a person could ask for. Nell Johnson, our mom, died September 25th after an 89-year life filled with love, generosity, and great cheer. She had so many friends and was a well-loved member of the community.

She was preceded in death...

George Henry Krebs, Sr

George Henry Krebs, Sr

Sep 22, 2023

George Henry Krebs, Sr., 92, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at  Canterfield of Oak Ridge with his beloved wife Shirley "Tootie" at his side.

George was born in Newport, Kentucky to the late George L. and Julia J. Strategier Krebs.  He met his wife Tootie as a second grader at St. Therese Catholic...

Frank Adkins

Frank Adkins

Sep 22, 2023

Frank Taylor Adkins went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 22, 2023, surrounded by wife and family by his side. Frank was born February 5, 1943, in Jellico, TN to Christine Wilson Adkins and Boyd Morrison Adkins.  Frank was named after his grandparents Frank Adkins and Taylor Wilson and later earned the nickname Tractor...

Ambia "Ann" Glenda Ottinger

Ambia "Ann" Glenda Ottinger

Sep 21, 2023

Ambia "Ann" Glenda Ottinger, age 97 of Dandridge formerly of Clinton, TN passed away at her residence on Thursday, September 21, 2023.  Ann was born July 6, 1926, in Clinton, TN to the late Harvey and Nola Williams.  While she lived in Clinton she was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was a former employee of Magnet Mills.  ...

Wanda Nelson

Wanda Nelson

Sep 20, 2023

Wanda Nadine Nelson, 86, of Clinton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023. Wanda worked at Magnet Mills in Clinton, she also worked at South Clinton Elementary as the cafeteria manager. She retired from Modine and Methodist Medical Center. She enjoyed playing on the basketball team for Claxton in her early years and She...

Ronald Franklin Milligan, Sr.

Ronald Franklin Milligan, Sr.

Sep 16, 2023

Ronald Franklin Milligan, Sr. 81, of Andersonville, TN, went peacefully to be with His Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 16th, 2023, surrounded by his wife and sons at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents James and Dorothy Milligan; sister, Shirley Clark; sister and brother-in-law, Rachel and Edwin Spradlen;...

Erwin Busch

Erwin Busch

Sep 16, 2023

Erwin Walter Busch, age 78, of Clinton, passed away on September 16, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, OH on May 14, 1945, to the late Walter and Dorothy Schwartz Busch. Erwin was a United States Marine Corp veteran having served in Vietnam. He was a family man, who loved his wife, sons, and grandchildren. Erwin was the greatest...

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