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04/03/2026

Obituary for Johnny Willett:

Johnny A. Willett of Clinton, TN, was born February 8, 1962, in Houston, Texas. The Lord called Johnny home on March 30, 2026, after various illnesses. He enjoyed telling stories of days gone by, always laughing and full of life.

Johnny is survived by his loving mother Lois A. Mizerak and husband Paul; brother, Earl A. Willett; uncle, Kenneth L. Mosby; cousin, Debra Harris; step-granddaughter, Laci Burress; stepsons, Steven and Jonathan Burress; mother-in-law, Shirley Nelson (Estel); sister-in-law, Connie Brooks (Mike), Penny Ethridge (Randy) with special Nephew Joseph (Bubba); special friends Shane Crowley and John Courier, in addition to many nieces and nephews, and other relatives.

Johnny is proceeded his death by his wife, Paula Willett; stepdaughter, Brittini Burress. Johnny will be missed by family and friends.

His graveside service will be 1:00 pm, Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, 265 Jarnigan Chapel Rd., Clinton, TN 37716 with Pastor Clayton Duncan officiating. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com

04/02/2026

We are honored to be serving the Lehman family. Please visit the link below for onituary, service information, and online condolences.

Kathleen Ann Lehman Kat July 4, 1944 March 31, 2026 Kat, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, surrounded by love. Born on July 4, 1944, Kat lived a life rich in family, faith, and simple joys, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and devotion. Kat was

04/01/2026

Obituary for Carole Beltz:

Carole Marie Beltz passed peacefully from this life surrounded by loved ones on March 30, 2026, the age of 77. She was a cherished mother, sister grandmother and friend, and will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched.
Born on August 11, 1948 in Royal Oak, Michigan, Carole grew up in West Bloomfield, Michigan. She enjoyed life on a small farm, surrounded by various animals, fields and ponds. She was the youngest and only girl, of four children. When she was a bit older, she spent her afternoons riding the horses of the neighbor across the street. One of her favorite stories was of being thrown off a very large horse, into an even larger manure pile, which resulted in a broken wrist and (another) scolding by her father for riding without a saddle. Carole often said that her childhood was a dream come true and that she couldn’t have asked for anything more, or better parents than what she was blessed with.
Carole is survived by her daughter Sarah and son-in-law Michael Miceli (grandchildren Hailey, Rachel and Dominic), her son Jeremy and daughter-in-law Jamie Beltz (grandchildren Jordan, Tyler, Kali, Collin, Kaden and Carson). She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Stewart Marcus Beltz, Jr., her parents Harvey and Mildred Vachon, and her beloved brothers Don, Dick and Larry Vachon.
Throughout her life, Carole enjoyed reading by the river, walking on the Song Bird trail, seeing live music, spending time with her animals and enjoying the togetherness of family and friends. She especially loved living in Norris, and you may recognize her for her years of service delivering the Norris Bulletin. She was also known for her love of country music, especially Keith Urban’s music. It’s not ironic that her favorite Keith Urban song, “You’ll Think of Me” was playing softly in the background when she met Jesus. Carole attended dozens of country music concerts and will forever be known as her daughter’s concert buddy, travel companion and best friend. If you saw Sarah, you saw Carole.
A celebration of Carole’s life will be held on Saturday, April 25th from 3:00-6:00 pm, at The Corner Spot in Norris, where family and friends are invited to drop in, share memories, enjoy food, drink and honor Carole’s memory.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Carole’s memory to the Norris Animal Shelter, reflecting her lifelong love of animals.
Though she is gone from our sight, her love and light will remain with us always. Carole will forever be in our hearts.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com

03/31/2026

Obituary for Wesley Rainey:

Wesley Rainey, age 69, passed away on March 29, 2026, in Caryville, Tennessee.

Wesley was born on August 16, 1956, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to Leonard and Ann Rainey. He attended Clinton High School and spent his life working as a skilled carpenter, a trade he proudly learned from his father. Wesley had a true passion for woodworking and found great joy in fishing trips with his children and grandchildren.

Wesley loved his family and friends more than anything and truly never met a stranger. It did not matter whether someone was related by blood or not—if Wesley loved you, he loved you with his whole heart. The beautiful blended family he helped create stands as a lasting testament to the kind, generous, and loving man he was.

Wesley is survived by his loving wife, Sonjia Rainey; his siblings, Carolyn (David) Weisenberger, David Rainey, and Mark (April) Rainey; and his children, Ann Rainey, Robert (Amanda) Rainey, Adam (Tyra) Gamble, Amy (Adam) Hennessy, Chelsie (Jackson) Leatherwood, Alley (Matt) Workman, and Harvey (Katelyn) Lowe. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Peyton, Colton, Chevy, Jax, Karleigh, Skylee, AJ, Haylee, Daemon, Atlus, and Bella, as well as his great-granddaughter, River, who all brought immense pride and joy to his life.

Wesley was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Pam Rainey, and parents, Leonard and Ann Rainey.

Wesley will be remembered for his kindness, his strong work ethic, and the unconditional love he gave to his family and everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Service details will be announced at a later time. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com

03/27/2026

Jeremy Dalton, Age 43 of Knoxville, TN, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Jeremy was born August 26, 1982 in Morristown, TN. He graduated from Morristown East High School in 2000 and was a graduate of Roane State Community College. He served his country honorably with dedicated servi...

03/27/2026

Joseph David J.D. Nelson, 97, of Clinton, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026. J.D. was a retired carpenter who enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, cooking, playing the banjo, planting a garden every year, and telling stories a few of which were true. He never met a stranger

03/27/2026

Diana Lopez 1959 2026 Diana Lopez, 67, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on March 25, 2026. Her passing leaves a huge void in the lives of everyone who knew her, but she also left us with a lifetime of vibrant, happy memories to hold onto. Born in East Chicago,

03/27/2026

Obituary for Janet Garner:

Our dear sister, Janet Garner, age 68, was ushered into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her sisters.
Janet enjoyed walking throughout her neighborhood and valued the time spent with her neighbors. She also looked forward to her visits to the gym, where she found joy and fulfillment.
Over the course of 42 years, Janet dedicated herself to her work at ORNL Credit Union, where she retired after a long and distinguished career. Following retirement, Janet was excited to embark on travels around the world.
Janet was actively involved in her church community and delighted in playing the piano and singing. Her greatest passion was her love for the Lord, and she began each morning with devotion and Bible reading.
Janet was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Duty Holt; father, Tallie Holt, Sr., and her brothers, Russell Holt and Tallie Holt, Jr.
She is survived by her brothers, Jim Duty & wife Mary, and Charles Duty; sisters, Rachael Henderson & husband David, Linda Bass & husband Albert, and Eleanor Pullen; daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Garner; grandson, Curtis “CJ” James Cockrum; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at Dominion Senior Living of Crossville and Caris Hospice nurses, Julie and Elaine, for the love and support given to Janet and her family.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm, Friday, April 10, 2026, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve McDonald officiating. Janet’s graveside will immediately follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com

03/23/2026

We are honored to be serving the Denton family. Please visit the link below for obituary, service information, and online condolences.

Lynn Franklin Denton passed away March 22, 2026 in Knoxville at age 81. He departed the surly bonds of earth and is now touching the face of God, enjoying perfect health and peace. He was born on September 14, 1944, in Knox County to the late Charles Hughes Denton and

03/21/2026

Obituary for Alma "Bug" Risden:

Alma “Bug” Ruth Risden, age 74, a special child of God, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2026, at NHC Healthcare of Oak Ridge. Alma was born on July 5, 1951, in Lake City to the late Elmer and Nettie Ruth Risden. She was affectionately known as “Bug” by her family and friends.
Throughout her life, Bug brought joy and warmth to those around her. She found delight in watching game shows and soap operas on television, and her family respected her favorite pastime, knowing not to interrupt her viewing. This playful tradition became a treasured part of their lives, illustrating Bug’s spirited personality and her appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.
Alma will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends, who celebrate her memory and the joy she brought to their lives.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Lena Meredith, Bernice Sayles, and Iva Risden; and her brothers, Walter Risden and James “Ed” Risden.
She is survived by her sisters, Nadine Printz, Evalene Horton, Lois Sayles, and Edith Barnett; brothers, Willis Risden, Cecil Risden & wife Gail, and Kenny Risden & wife Linda; and her sister-in-law, Betty Risden.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to NHC Healthcare of Oak Ridge for the compassionate care provided to Bug during her time there. They are also deeply thankful to the staff at Caris Hospice, whose support and dedication brought comfort to both Bug and her loved ones. A special note of appreciation goes to nurse Amber from Caris Hospice for her kindness, warmth, and friendship shown to Bug. The love and support from everyone involved made a meaningful difference during this difficult time.
The family will have a graveside service at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Woodhaven Memorial Garden. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com

03/18/2026

We are honored to be serving the Henderson family. Please visit the link below for obituary, service information, and online condolences.

Teresa Diane Henderson, age 67 of Clinton, passed away at Methodist Medical Center on Sunday, March 15, 2026. For over five decades, Teresa was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. Her passion for connecting with others extended far beyond her community through her beloved hobby of Ham radio, where...

03/14/2026

We are honored to be serving the McGill family. Please visit the link below for obituary, service information, and online condolences.

James Doc McGill, 83, of Clinton, passed away at his home Friday, March 13, 2026. He was surrounded by loved ones. Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Lillie McGill daughter, Mary McCulley sons-in-law, John McCulley and Rev. Sam White brothers, Conly McGill, Paul McGill, and Clyde McGill sist...