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01/12/2026

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

Charles K. Yarnell went to see his Heavenly Father and his loved ones that preceded him on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Charles worked as an Electrical Lineman and in the Service Department for Clinton Utilities Board and retired after 45 years of company service. Upon his retirement, Charles focused...

01/08/2026

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

Betty Jean Darnell, 93, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Born in Kentucky, she relocated with her family to Tennessee in 1966, where she would build a life centered on love and service. A devoted wife and mother, Betty Jean married the love of her

01/07/2026

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

John Samuel J.S. Williams, age 76, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed peacefully on January 4, 2026, surrounded by his family and is now with his Lord and Savior. Born on March 8, 1949, in Lancing, Tennessee, J.S. lived a life defined by devotion to his family, unwavering faith, and a remarkable

01/06/2026

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

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Patsy Diane Gose went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 4, 2026, following a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. She was a devoted mother, sister, and aunt, but her most cherished title was Nana. Patsy was known for her fierce devotion to those she loved

01/05/2026

We are honored to be serving the Mosley family.
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William Donald Don Mosley Born March 24, 1943, Morganton, GA Called Home December 30, 2025 William Donald Don Mosley, 82, of Tennessee, went to his Heavenly Home on December 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stella Vera Mosley and John Elias Mosley, as well as his

01/02/2026

Obituary for Charles Boyd

Charles Chuck Dalphine Boyd, aged 77, and life long resident of East Tennessee, passed away December 30, 2025. Chuck had a rich life of experiences sthat include a variety of careers including accounting, hairdressing/make-up artistry, and ownership at a trucking business. He was an avid TN Vol fan....

01/02/2026

Obituary for Barbara Jean Harness:

Barbara Jean Harness, age 89, of Clinton, was born on September 23, 1936. On January 1, 2026, she was joyfully welcomed into her eternal home by her Lord and Savior, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. Charles “Popeye” Harness; her parents Gid and Mattie Golden; her father and mother in law Elmer and Ruby Harness; her siblings Earl Golden, Roy (Jessie) Golden, Inez (Glenn) Foust, Betty Jo (Kenneth) Raines, Thelma (Willard) Melton, Bernice (Boyd) Walker, Arnold Golden, Wanda Lou Golden; her brother-in-law Rex DeVoe; and son-in-law Greg Davis.

Barbara leaves behind a legacy of faith and love and is survived by her children, Teresa (Jerry) Farmer, and Wesley (Ginger) Harness. Grandchildren: Joshua Davis, Haylea Bates, Alyssa (Kerry) Grimes, Tanner (Katherine) Harness, Sydney (Noah) Patterson, Maggie, Jonas, and Sami Harness. Great Grandchildren: Braxton, Bentlee, Blue, Bear, Bennett, Briar, Blake, Allison, Ezra, Avery, and Hailey. She is also survived by her devoted sister-in-law Clara “Tootsie” DeVoe and Judy Golden, along with many cherished extended family members and her much loved church family.

Barbara was a woman of unwavering faith who wholeheartedly served alongside her husband as a pastor’s wife for many years. She was a longtime and faithful member of Island Ford Baptist Church where she lived out her love for Christ through service, kindness, and prayer. Though she wore many titles throughout her life, her most treasured roles were those of Mom and Mamaw, which she embraced with great joy and devotion.

Her life was a testimony of God’s grace, and her legacy will continue through the generations she loved so deeply.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, January 6, 2025, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Her service will follow in the chapel with her great-grandson, Braxton Bates and Rev. Randy Norton officiating. Friends will meet at 10:30 am, Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home and go in procession to Hillvale Baptist Church Cemetery for an 11:00 am graveside service.

Pallbearers will include Joshua Davis, Tanner Harness, Jonas Harness, Braxton Bates, Blue Bates, Kerry Grimes, Bennett Grimes, Briar Grimes, and Noah Patterson
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com

01/02/2026

Obituary for Carl Eugene "Gene" Brewer:

Carl Eugene "Gene" Brewer was born on July 1, 1934, in Medford, TN. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Cora Lee Brewer, his beloved wife of 59 years, JoAnn Goins Brewer, sister Margaret "Tootsie" Cawood of Heiskell, brother RJ Brewer of PA, sister Joyce Gamble of Heiskell, and brother Jerry Brewer of Heiskell.

He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Rudd, and her husband, Steve Rudd, of Heiskell, TN, and his daughter, Denise Stringfield, of Heiskell, TN. Grandchildren, Jason Ferguson of Knoxville, Evan Rudd of Clinton, Garrett Rudd of Clinton, Kyle Stringfield of Oak Ridge, and Cody Stringfield of Heiskell. Great-grandchildren Natale Ferguson of Powell, Zoey Ferguson of Knoxville, and Kyra Ferguson of Knoxville. Along with several cherished nieces and nephews and a host of great friends from all over the world.

Gene was known by many names - Gene, Carl, Go Go, Butter Beans, Go Get Wood, brother, friend, but his most cherished name was Pa. He retired as a Master Auto Mechanic and also enjoyed farming. Gene and JoAnn were married for 59 years before her passing. He loved to travel and has been all over this beautiful country.

Gene was an avid singer and musician who had played in several bands across the country. He passed his love of music on to his entire family. His wife JoAnn, and daughters Debbie and Denise all played together in a family band, and his grandsons can all play an instrument. He touched many lives by teaching other family members and friends to play an instrument and continued to teach guitar class at the senior center until the week before he got sick.

Gene appeared in locally filmed motion picture movies - Johnny Bull, October Sky, Burning Rage, and The Work and the Glory. You may also have spotted him in several of the locally broadcast Heartland Series Episodes that were filmed in and around East TN.

The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 pm, Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. His funeral service will follow in the chapel with Rev. Allen Giles and Rev. Brian Thomas officiating. His graveside will be at 11:00 am, Monday, January 5, 2026, at Sartin Cemetery. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com

12/31/2025

We are honored to be serving the Elliott family.
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Clyde Wendell Elliott, age 87, passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of his devoted son, wife, and daughter in law. Clyde was a man of rare characterforged with a tough as nails exterior but defined by a heart of pure gold. A

12/31/2025

Obituary for Rev. Samuel Condon:

Rev. Samuel Edgar Condon, age 92, was called to his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior on December 30, 2025.

Samuel was born on December 7, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the middle child of five children, with four sisters, as he grew up in Indiana. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1951. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Marines and served four years during the Korean War from 1951 through 1954. Following honorable discharge from the Armed Forces, Sam gave his life to Christ and felt God’s calling to serve in ministry. He enrolled in Frankfort Pilgrim College and graduated with a ministerial degree in 1961. During his education and training at Frankfort, he met the love of his life, Pauline Reed, and they were married on August 31, 1957.

Following graduation, the Condons accepted a calling to serve the pastorate at the Clinton, TN First Pilgrim Holiness Church. This church merged in 1968 to become the current Clinton Wesleyan Church. Reverend Samuel and Pauline Condon served as Pastor for this congregation for 38 consecutive years. During his tenure at Clinton Wesleyan Church, he served in many capacities including the first District Youth President, the first District Youth Camp Director, and District Treasurer. He was chosen to serve as the Assistant District Superintendent in Tennessee for 23 years, as well as serving on the Tennessee Board and Executive Board.

Throughout his ministry, Pastor Samuel Condon was a dedicated servant to fulfill his calling to help build the kingdom of God. He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ who served with humility, kindness and compassion. Along with his devoted wife of 68 years, Samuel and Pauline committed their marriage and life to God and service to others. Samuel retired from his pastoral service in 1999.

After his retirement from ministry, he worked for Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, TN for 19 years. His interests and hobbies included playing golf, watching University of Tennessee sports as an avid Vols fan, working around the yard and doing handiwork about their home, and sharing precious time with his four daughters and their families.

Samuel Condon was preceded in death by his father (Harry Ellsworth Condon), mother (Emily Dodd Condon), and four sisters (Catherine, Mary, Ruth, and Esther). Samuel is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Pauline (Reed) Condon, and their four daughters and son-in-laws, Lynn Sparks (Jerry Sparks), Darla Turner (Russ Turner), Charla Holbrook (Mike Holbrook), and Mary Sue Hamilton (Jeff Hamilton). They are also survived by 11 grandchildren, 27 great- grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 9 AM to 11 AM, followed by the Celebration of Life service at 11 AM at Clinton Wesleyan Church located at 821 Fowler Street, Clinton, TN. Graveside ceremony will be held at 12:30 PM at Oak Ridge Memorial Park (1501 Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge, TN).

Services will be officiated by Dr. Marlin Hotle, Rev. David Speas, and Dr. Mike Holbrook. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com

12/29/2025

Obituary for :

Joyce Elva Cate Nelson

August 2, 1943 - December 27, 2025

With great sorrow and “love you mores” our beloved Mama, Nanny, and Grammy went to her heavenly home on December 27, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center. Our lives will forever be changed and broken with her not in it.

She fought valiantly, and her strength inspired us all. Surrounded by her family who loved her, and she loved “more”. We sang, shared memories, and loved on her, those are the good things that can never be taken away. We prayed and sang Amazing Grace over her, sending her home to her Lord.

Joyce “Jo” was born on August 2, 1943, to the late Arthur M. Cate and Laura Gann Cate. She was the youngest of 15 children, some of whom had died very young or at birth. Jo was a very proud member of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Heiskell, Tennessee, where she worshipped her Lord and Savior with great faith and was so very loved by her church. She loved Jesus so much that she gave a “Little Jesus” figure to all that visited her, cared for her and some to those that just needed a prayer, over 100! This was her testimony of her great faith and love for her Jesus.

Her greatest enjoyment was being with all her babies, and there was many! She loved coloring and having someone color with her, playing Rummy, and it did not matter how bad she felt, as long and often as someone would play. She was the master of “Cheatery” and we loved it! She also loved doing Biblical word search, large print if you do not mind. She would also watch Hallmark Movies in those times when she did not feel well. There are so many memories and wonderful times, through the good times and bad times, she was our joy, purpose, and light. She was a joy and our honor to care for, she will be greatly missed, and the hole in our hearts will never mend. She loved all and was not ashamed to share those words and a hug. I promise that if she told you, she meant every word!

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, James “Jay” Dee Nelson, precious daughter, Candese “Candy” Walker, sisters Lucille Loop and Trula Huskey, brothers Paul, Roy, Cecil, D.F., and Harold, and J.L. Cate.

She is survived by her daughters, Tonya (Jim) Davis and Tina (Mark) Foust. Her grandchildren are Nicole (Karl) Carpenter, Brittany (Trey) McLane, Chelsea Walker, Caleb Walker, and Morgan (Andrew) Davis. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Cole Carpenter, Kaleigh Carpenter, Jaxon Martin, Oliver Walker, Luke Nichols, and Paizlee Booth.

Pallbearers- Karl Carpenter, Cole Carpenter, Caleb Walker, Ethan Rudd, Andrew Booth, Trey McLane. Honorary Pallbearer - Jaxon Martin.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Her funeral service will follow in the chapel with Brother Alvis Richardson and Brother Bill Smith officiating. Friends and family will meet at Holley Gamble Funeral Home at 10:15 am, Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and then proceed to Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery for a graveside service at 11:00 am. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com

12/28/2025

Mary Kathern (Kate) Burnside Hale, age 86, passed away on December 27, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1939, to the late Oakey and Florence Burnside. She grew up in Middlesboro, KY, with her three brothers and two sisters. She and her husband, Tony Hale, have been married for 58 years. Kate was the resident hairdresser in Andersonville for many years before teaching Cosmetology at North Knox Vocational School in Halls, and then retired.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Tony Hale; three brothers; and two sisters.
She is survived by her children, Scott Hale & wife Cindy of Andersonville, Lora Treece & Danny of Clinton; grandchildren, Chad Hale & wife Nikki of Clinton, Cayci Perry & husband Daniel of Chattanooga, and Jonathan Treece & wife Sarah of Clinton; great-grandchildren, Byzen & Brylee Hale of Clinton and Claire Perry of Chattanooga; sisters-in-law, Patty Burnside of Middlesboro, KY, Katherine Riddle & Rita Coker of Maryville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Kate’s graveside service will be at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Norris Memorial Garden. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com

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