The Greeneville Sun

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SANDY ANN ASKINS, age 88 of Dandridge, TN passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother, Eula Collier Askins Moran; father, Raymond Askins and step-father, Guy Moran; grandparents, Floyd and Victoria Collier; loving friend "Curly" Milner and Tommy W. Young. Sandy is survived by Billie VanderVoort Young of Rogersville, Kelly and Bob Williams of Chattanooga, Bo and Erica Young of Atlanta, GA, Julie and Eric John of Marietta, GA, Blakely Wilde, Lucas John, Brady John, and many good friends and neighbors. She was a graduate of Tusculum (College) University. She was a former school teacher in Greeneville, TN, and retired Employer Relations Representative with the...

Norman Wade Compton, 83, passed away on May 7th, 2022. Norman was born December 25th, 1938 in Kingsport, TN. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and later attended the University of Tennessee. He met his wife, Martha Stiles Compton, during his Junior year of high school. They were married on July 13th, 1957. They were blessed with three children in their first three years of marriage. Norman began his career in Kingsport, TN working in the family cement and block business. He and Martha moved to Morristown, TN where he continued in the family business while beginning to venture into a career of home building. They later moved to Greeneville, TN where Martha became a realtor. For...

Marjorie "Margie" Juanita Barnette, age 65, of Whitesburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Greeneville East Community Hospital. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she faithfully taught and loved children for many years. Margie was an educator at several Christian and County schools throughout her teaching career. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many and will be dearly missed. She was preceded by her parents, James and Shirley Barnette; grandparents, Walter and Tava Barnette and Hubert and Virgie French; and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by her sister, Virgie (James) Green; brother, Carroll (Rose) Barnette; nieces, Kristin...

Donnie Suttles (1949- 2022). A good, good man who never met a stranger and loved his family and his community went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Donnie Suttles, a graduate of Maury High School, was born and raised in Dandridge, Tennessee. After high school and marrying his wife of almost fifty (50) years, Donna Lindsey Suttles, he moved to Asheville, North Carolina. With an analytical mind and gift for numbers, Donnie learned the technology of early computer systems in the mid-1970s. That knowledge brought him back to Tennessee where he worked at Magnavox in Greeneville, Tennessee as a computer programmer and analyst until retirement. After...

Betty Ann Davis Barner, age 81 of Greenville, passed away Thursday March 24, 2022. She was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church, member of Mass Choir and Fidelity Club and the Faithful Porch Ladies. She is preceded in death by parents Robert and Elizabeth Davis and adopted mother, Maybelle Blue, husband David Barner Jr. and son Allen Barner. She leaves behind 6 children; Cynthia Barner (Ed), Charles (Tami), Calvin Barner and Onya White (Kline), Rico Barner (Jennifer) and Cedric Barner, sibling Robert Davis, adopted siblings; Pete Lollar (Penny), Joann Blevins (William) and Jacqueline Ates, daughter-in-law Debbie Barner, 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 1 great, great...

Jimmy D. Bailey, age 75, of Oliver Springs, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday morning February 5th after courageously battling cancer. He was born on June 26, 1946 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late General Lee and Robbie Sue (McDeerman) Bailey. Jimmy married the love of his life, Vicki J. (Humphrey) Bailey on December 15, 1969 in Andersonville, Tennessee. Together Jimmy and Vicki lovingly welcomed their two children; Boyd Lee Bailey wife Paula Rose Bailey and Becky Jane Bailey Shelton husband Bryan Todd Shelton. Five grandchildren; Jacob Owen, Bryant Bailey, Jonathan Bailey, Timothy Bailey and Grace Shelton. One great granddaughter; Mercy Jane Wilcox. He served with the...

Mary Elizabeth Waddell, 97, passed away Thursday morning, January 27, 2022, at NHC HealthCare in Greenville, South Carolina. Mary was born on July 30, 1924, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late William Lowery and Wynona Davis Lowery. After her mother's death she was raised by her great aunt, Ida Collette, in Chuckey, Tennessee. Mary was married to Robert Franklin Waddell for 55 years and lived most of that time in Johnson City, Tennessee. After her husband passed away in 2001, Mary moved to Greenville, SC to live with her daughter, Sonja, and son-in-law, Lewis. Mary was happiest visiting with friends and family and loved working in her gardens. She was the neighborhood Avon...

Anne Wilk Mott November 9, 1935 - January 22, 2022 Anne Wilk Mott, 86, went to be with Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Betty Wilk, her husband, Richard Mott, and her brother, Harry Wilk. Survivors include her children Steve (Laura) Mott of Cleveland, TN; Teresa Berryhill of Greeneville, TN, and Michael (Amy) Mott of Cleveland, TN. Her grandchildren: Shasta Berryhill (John Riginger), Jerrica (Dan) Diamond, Britton (Nichole) Berryhill, Caleb Mott, Samantha (Sam) Frazier. Her sister Linda Hunt, her sister-in-law, Joanna "Jo" Wilk. She also leaves her 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces...

Allen Ray Wilhoit, 72, of Knoxville, TN, and formerly of Greeneville, TN, passed away on January 13, 2022, surrounded by family. Allen was a graduate of The University of Tennessee Knoxville and an active member of the community. As a true volunteer, he served as a former President of the Tennessee Society of CPA's Knoxville Chapter, a member of the American Society of CPA's National Committee, former Assistant District Governor of Rotary International, former President of North Knoxville Rotary Club, and proudly served in the Tennessee National Guard as a Second Lieutenant, Marksman, honorable discharge. He was a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual Financial for over 30 years. Allen...

Norman Smith Clinard, age 77, passed away peacefully the morning of January 10, 2022 in Knoxville, TN, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was a loving husband of 56 years, loving father, grandfather, brother, and son. Survivors include wife (Queen Mother) Brenda Sue Bowers Clinard; daughter (The Queen) Michelle Clinard Baldwin and husband Joe; shooting buddy and grandson Clayton Baldwin, and granddaughter (The Princess) Susie Baldwin; brother John Clinard and wife Lil Austin Clinard; sister-in-law Frieda Bowers Harmon and husband Michael; nieces Christian Clinard Natale, Ashley Harmon Self, Rachel Harmon Higginbotham; great nieces Baylee Head, Taylor Natale, Adalynn and Lilly...

Norman Smith Clinard, age 77, passed away peacefully the morning of January 10, 2022 in Knoxville, TN, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was a loving husband of 56 years, loving father, grandfather, brother, and son. Survivors include wife (Queen Mother) Brenda Sue Bowers Clinard; daughter (The Queen) Michelle Clinard Baldwin and husband Joe; shooting buddy and grandson Clayton Baldwin, and granddaughter (The Princess) Susie Baldwin; brother John Clinard and wife Lil Austin Clinard; sister-in-law Frieda Bowers Harmon and husband Michael; nieces Christian Clinard Natale, Ashley Harmon Self, Rachel Harmon Higginbotham; great nieces Baylee Head, Taylor Natale, Adalynn and Lilly...

Hersel Holland of Strawberry Plains passed away Friday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 87. He served his country proudly in the Air Force, and was a member of Strawberry Plains United Methodist Church. He was a life long farmer, and retired from the USDA. Preceded in death by his wife, Ozelle Holland; parents, Ross and Della Holland; brother, Charles Holland; and sister-in-law, Jean Holland. Survived by son, Dr. Mark (Karen) Holland, brother, Vernon Holland; and sister-in-law, Helen Holland. Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00pm Monday, January 10 at Bridges Funeral Home, with his service to follow at 7:00pm officiated by Rev. Tom Ballard. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers,...

Donald A Holt, 81, Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Born in Greeneville, Tennessee June 29, 1940. Son of Thomas and Claudia (nee Bible) Holt. Survivors: wife of 51 years Rebecca (nee Hartman); daughter Tinya ('Ty') and son-in-law Brian Smith; adored grandchildren Amelia, 13, and Bram, 9. Attended Greeneville High School, graduated Class of 1958. Veteran of the U.S. Navy 1960-1964. 1967 graduate of UT. Retired as an accountant from TVA. Avid golfer and runner, 9-time Boston Marathoner. We will miss your wisdom and sense of humor. Visitation to be held at 2pm, memorial service at 3pm Saturday, January 8 at First Baptist Church Concord. Masks are preferred. Interment on Wednesday, January 12 at 8:30am...

Charles "Freddie" Owens Jr., 69, passed away Wednesday November 17, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Freddie was born on December 27, 1951, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Freddie lived at GVDC in Greeneville at Newel Cottage for the most part of his life, beginning in 1963 when he moved in at the age of 11. He had friends all over grounds and would stand outside and holler and wave at everyone who went by. Freddie would regularly ask everyone for a "chew" or a dollar and would almost always get whatever he asked for. Freddie would greet newcomers to the home and would ask them what their name was and what they "had for dinner last night". The way people reacted to and...

Sharon Lee Dawson, 79, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 25, 2021. She was born in Alabama, NY on May 13, 1942 to the late Glenn and Grace Newton. Sharon is survived by her husband, Robert Dawson; son, Aaron Dawson; daughter, Allison Shecter; daughter, Michele Bowman; brother, Wayne Newton; brother, Gary Newton; sister, Sue Bentley; and sister, Marilyn Wright. A celebration of life service will be held in the Summer of 2022. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home is serving the Dawson family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.KepnerFH.com

Ricky S. Verran - of Knoxville was born on March 27, 1956 and passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at the age of 65. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Mary Katherine Verran, along with four uncles and six aunts. Survived by daughters, Kimberly Nicely, Rachel Verran, Rebecca Verran, Catelin Verran, Victoria Verran, and Aerionna Verran; brothers, Nelson Verran, Andy (Ann) Verran, and Darrell (Melissa) Verran; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

William 'Wild Bill' Harold, On August 20th, Bill Harold went to be with the love of his life, Nancy, and our Lord & Savior. He was 72. We hope Bill's love of a good time, a good joke, a good song, or a good whiskey will leave a smile on the faces of everyone who knew him, with lots of good memories to go around. His love for his wife & life were very well known, and we can take peace in knowing they are together again. Bill was a veteran of the Vietnam War (Army) and an avid outdoorsman. It was this love & passion for hunting & fishing that helped him build his own successful business in the industry, meet new friends, & create many memories on various hunting trips. He...

William 'Wild Bill' Harold, On August 20th, Bill Harold went to be with the love of his life, Nancy, and our Lord & Savior. He was 72. We hope Bill's love of a good time, a good joke, a good song, or a good whiskey will leave a smile on the faces of everyone who knew him, with lots of good memories to go around. His love for his wife & life were very well known, and we can take peace in knowing they are together again. Bill was a veteran of the Vietnam War (Army) and an avid outdoorsman. It was this love & passion for hunting & fishing that helped him build his own successful business in the industry, meet new friends, & create many memories on various hunting trips. He...

Mrs. Eva Wall, age 85 of McDonough, GA., daughter of the late Harry and Alice Gray of Mosheim, TN., passed away August 12, 2021. Mrs. Wall was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro, GA. where she was a Sunday School Teacher, a member of the Garden Club and volunteered with the Pink Ladies at Southern Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 64 years: ADCS Willie Joe Wall, Jr. USN Ret. daughters: Pamela Wall Moats of Oviedo, FL and Teresa (Rex) Cagle of Stockbridge, brother: S. Grandy (Christina) Gray of Greenville, TN, sisters: Betty Radar and Janie Solomon both of Mosheim, TN, grandchildren: Emily (Stephan) Merlics, Dr. Matthew (Rich) Moats, Dr. Nathaniel (Katie)...

Christy Yonz Bowlin passed into eternal rest on July 15, 2021 after a courageous three and a half year battle with breast cancer. Her friends and family rejoice in her passing on the promise that one day they will reunite in heaven by the grace of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Christy was born in Atlanta, GA. She spent much of her life in Greeneville, TN until she moved to Dandridge, TN in 2007. She is a 1991 graduate of Greeneville High School and a 1994 graduate of East Tennessee State University. Christy is a Christian. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Dandridge and formerly Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Greeneville and Asbury United Methodist Church of Greeneville....