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04/21/2026

Obituary for Billy Jean Evans:

Billy Jean Evans, 90 years of age, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. Born on November 10, 1935, to Leland and Lois Evans. Bill was a dedicated husband and father known for building many of our community's offices, churches, and schools. He was an avid fisherman who loved fishing our local lakes and in Canada.

He is survived by daughter Christie Sheriff, son Darrell Evans, son- in- law Jeff Sheriff, daughter- in- law Celeste Evans, grandchildren, Brianna Vinyard, Evan MacIntyre, Whitley McLaughlin; great- grandchildren, Noah Vinyard, Ellis, and Reese MacIntrye; brothers, Hugh Von Evans, Kenneth Evans, Tommy Evans, Jimmy Evans, and Ronald Evans; special friends Denise Sissom, Jeannie Gregory, and Lori Brown, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Preceded in life by wife Mary Ruth Evans, Parents Leland and Lois Evans, Brothers Clifford Evans, Twin Brother Bob Evans, Donald Evans, and Larry Evans.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow in the chapel. Graveside service Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:00 am at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com

04/21/2026

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

Kathryn Lee Barnhard, age 81 of Clinton passed away on April 19, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan. The Air Force took them to California and in 1992 they moved to Tennessee. They attended First Baptist Church in Norris. On October 27, 1962, she married

04/20/2026

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

Stephen Doyle Cottrell from Clinton, TN passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was born on June 14, 1951 in Oak Ridge to the late Woodrow D Cottrell and Lenora M Matheson Cottrell. He retired from TVA after 35 years of service as a wildlife biologist. Steve loved to

04/20/2026

Obituary for Douglas Spiva:

Douglas Spiva, age 67, of Clinton, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at The Waters of Clinton. Born on November 11, 1958, in Anderson, Indiana, Douglas was the beloved son of the late Andy and Ruth Spiva.
Throughout his life, Douglas was distinguished by his adventurous spirit. He was deeply passionate about all things related to motors. Whether it was riding dune buggies and 4-wheelers or attending car shows, Douglas found joy in these experiences. He dedicated countless hours to working on old cars, always embracing opportunities to share his interests and connect with others who shared his enthusiasm.
Douglas is survived by his daughters, Melinda Spiva Ferrell and her husband Will of Salt Lake City, UT, and Maria Spiva Taylor & husband Lee Jon of Clinton. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Maxine Taylor and Wylie Tate. Douglas is remembered by his brothers, Sidney Spiva and wife Judy of Clinton, and Larry Spiva and wife Carrie of Lake City, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service for Douglas will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com

04/19/2026

A reminder that our Grief Share Support Group meets tomorrow from 5:00–7:00 PM at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. This month’s session will be led by Rev. Ben Neal. If you or someone you know could use support, we welcome you to join us. Finger foods and drinks will be provided.

04/16/2026

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

Donald Matthew Matt Patterson December 26, 1984 April 14, 2026 It is with immeasurable heartbreak that we announce the passing of Donald Matthew Matt Patterson, a devoted husband, father, son, friend, and man of faith, who left this world on April 14, 2026, at the age of 41. To his

04/09/2026

Holley Gamble Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Heiney family.

And just at the moment someone at my side softly whispers She is gone, there are other eyes watching her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout Here she comes It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of our mothers passing on April

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.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 pm, Friday, April 10, 2026, at Laurel Branch Baptist Church, 255 Circle Cemetery Rd., Briceville, TN 37710, with a memorial service to follow at 7:00 pm. 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...