From the Knoxville News Sentinel 22 Jan 2005 DRUMMOND, TINA DENESE - 39, of Oak Ridge, GARGIS, RICHARD MEADE - age 47 of Powell, GIBSON, COACH JIM "HOOT" - age 69, HUTCHISON, CLIFFORD ELWOOD (PAP) - age 73, of Andersonville, JONES, MR. DURL - age 79 of LaFollette ORAN, FRED GILBERT, SR. - age 72, RAY, MR. GARY L., SR. - age 57 of Duff TINKER, HAROLD DEAN - age 70, a resident of Coalfield, WRIGHT, KATHLEEN - of Clinton DRUMMOND, TINA DENESE - 39, of Oak Ridge, died Friday, January 21, 2005 at the Methodist Medical Center. She was born August 25, 1965 in Oak Ridge and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Clinton. In earlier years, she had worked in the food service industry and had a big interest in modeling. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Ann Oldaker Drummond, August 4, 2003. She is survived by: father, Clyde H. Drummond, Jr. and step-mother, Carol Sue Drummond of Clinton; daughter, Jamie Lynn Manning of Knoxville; brother, Brian Michael Drummond and wife, Danyel of Oak Ridge; sister, Teri Hesselbach and husband Carl of Knoxville; grandson, Tristan Cade Fleisch of Knoxville; 2 step-sisters; 3 nephews and 1 niece. Funeral services are Monday, January 24, 2005 at 8:00 pm at Weatherford Mortuary with Dr. Steve McDonald officiating. Graveside services are Tuesday at 2:30 pm at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to the Red Cross Tsunami Fund, 908 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 or the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, 1901 Clinch Avenue SW, Knoxville, TN 37916. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. GARGIS, RICHARD MEADE - age 47 of Powell, passed away Monday, January 17, 2005 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born July 13, 1957 in Ala. Richard was a member of the Lake City Christian Fellowship Church. He was an excellent welder. He is preceded in death by his father, Alfred Meade Gargis. Survivors: wife, Connie Smith Gargis, Powell; son, Nathaniel Wilson, Clinton; daughters, Regina Trousdall, Ala., Miranda Davis, Ala.; brothers, Barry Gargis, Ala., Jeff Hardin, Ala.; sister, JoAnne Heuple, Ala.; six grandchildren. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Saturday January 22, 2005 at the Lake City Christian Fellowship, with funeral service to follow with Pastor Justin Phillips officiating. A private interment will follow the funeral service at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Lake City Christian Fellowship Building Fund, P.O. Box 939 Lake City, Tenn. 37769. Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City in charge of arrangements. GIBSON, COACH JIM "HOOT" - age 69, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 21, 2005, at his home In Wartburg, after a courageous battle with lung Cancer. Mr. Gibson was born Feb. 17, 1935 in Morristown, Tn. and graduated from Morristown High School in 1954. He served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He attended Carson Newman College from 1956- 1960 where he was an outstanding Football player. He received his Masters Degree in Education in 1970 from Tenn. Tech. He was employed as a Football Coach and teacher in the East Tenn. area for 38 years. His coaching career took Him to Coalfield, Elizabethton, Wartburg, Unicoi Co., Loudon, Scott Co. Clinton, Rockwood and Kingston, which led to much success as well as Many close friendships. Mr. Gibson was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; Margaret Stahl and James H. Gibson, Sr. Surviving; wife of 45 years; Margaret Heidle Gibson, Wartburg; grandson; Jamy Gibson, of Wartburg; son; Mark Gibson and wife Susan, of Lebanon, Tenn.; daughter; Debbie Ladd and husband, Chip, of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandchildren; Dylan and Caleb Gibson, Luke, Tyler, Chase, Brandi and Alyssa Ladd and step-granddaughter, Jessica Asadsangabi; brother; Danny Gibson, of N.C.; sisters; Brenda Hodge and Joyce Gravanda, both of N.C.; stepmother; Mary Ruth Gibson, of Conover, N.C.; special uncle; Jim Garrettson and cousin, Vicky, of Kingsport, Tn.; nieces; Robin Cornett and Kathy Self, of Morristown, Tn. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, 11 A.M. Liberty Baptist Church, Wartburg. with Bro. Paul Frick officiating. interment will be in the morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 To 9 P.M. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. The family request memorial contributions be Made to Carson Newman Hall of Fame Memorial; Address; Susie Trentham, C.N. Box 72017, Jefferson City, Tn. 37760, Memo; Jim Gibson. HUTCHISON, CLIFFORD ELWOOD (PAP) - age 73, of Andersonville, passed away at his home, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2005. Member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Served in law enforcement for over 50 years. Preceded in death by: wife, Trula Hutchison; son, Thurman; parents, Carson and Gertie Hutchison; brothers, Glen and Bratch. Survivors: daughter and son in law, Charlene and Darrell; sons and daughters in law, Ricky and Donna, Freddy and Edith; sons, Chester, Lonnie, and Allen; grandchildren, Teresa, Kyle, Jena, Josh, Justin, Chirsty, and Aarron; great grandchildren, Alex, Abbey and Kayla; brothers, Claude , R. L. Carl, and Kenny Hutchison; sisters, Beulah McGill, Mackalou Hutchison; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m. at Cooke Mortuary. Funeral service will be Sunday, January 23, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church. Rev. Joe McCoy, and Rev. Earl Johnson officiating. Singing by: Macedonia Singers. Pallbearers: Randall Williams, Dee Davis, Vaughn Richardson, Frank Welch, Billy Breeding, Ricky Lynch, Chuck Woods. Interment Loyston Memorial Gardens. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, TN. JONES, MR. DURL - age 79 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, January 20, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a veteran of WWII, member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He is survived by wife, Mrs. Shirley Jones, daughters, Margaret McCullah, Portia Hatfield, and Arlene Sharp, and son, Arlon Jones; four grandchildren, Miranda Sharp, Eric and Aaron McCullah, and Dustin Hatfield. Sister, Zelma Norman and brother, Goldie Jones; several other relatives and friends. Funeral services Sunday 8 P.M. at Walters Chapel with Rev. Bill Braden officiating. Family and friends will meet Monday 10 A.M. at Campbell Memorial Gardens for graveside services and interment with military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday before services. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Durl Jones. ORAN, FRED GILBERT, SR. - age 72, passed away Thursday January 20, 2005 at his home in Harriman, Tennessee. Fred was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church, Marine Corp Veteran, and long-time educator in the Harriman City Schools as well as the Morgan and Roane County school systems. He was preceded in death by parents, Reece M. Oran and Lusty Townsend Oran. Brothers, Jackie Dean Oran, Clyde Kenneth Oran, Sr., and Ralph Edward Oran, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Floy Sims Oran, Harriman; daughter, Dinah Oran Arthur; grandchildren, Sara Arthur, Aaron and wife Caroline Arthur of Cary, N.C.; son, Fred "Gil" Oran, Jr. and wife, Patti and grandson Dylan of Knoxville, Tn.; sisters, Pat Oran McGill and husband, Dean of Harriman, Bonita Oran Whaley, Kannapolis, N.C.; brothers, Donald E. Oran, Bull Head City, AZ., and Doyle F. and Brenda Oran of Woodstock, Ga. The family will receive friends, Saturday January 22, from 6 to 8 PM with the Funeral to follow at 8:00 PM at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel, Harriman. Rev. Randy Maxwell officiating. Interment 3:00 PM Sunday at Roane Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of South Harriman Baptist Church, 626 Ruritan Rd., Harriman, Tn. www.kykerfuneralhome.com RAY, MR. GARY L., SR. - age 57 of Duff went home to be with Jesus and family on Thursday, January 20, 2005. He was a member of Duff Baptist Church. Awaiting him at his home in Heaven are family members, father and mother, Hugh and Oma Ray, brother, Steve Ray and sisters, Nancy Owens, Emily Bolton, Shirley Ray and Cynthia Gross, mother-in-law, Betty Owens and brother-in-law, John Earl Milton. His family that remains behind who will always cherish his memory are wife, Patricia Lynn Ray; sons and daughters-in- law, Lynn Ray and wife, Shan, Todd Ray and wife, Kristy, and Andy and wife, Heather Ray; his beloved grandchildren, Ashlyn, Olivia, Tyler, and Connor; brothers and their wives, Robert L. and Sue Ray and Jerry D. and Sue Ray; sisters and their husbands, Katheline and Virgil Marlow and Carolyn and Charles Vincent. Gary had many nieces and nephews that he loved and cherished very dearly. His co-workers, schoolmates and friends were also special to him. Many stories will testify to the wonderful life that he lived with the people who knew him. Funeral services Saturday 8 P.M. at Walters Chapel with Rev. Delmus Bruce, Rev. Lee Ray and Rev. Lynn Ray officiating. Family and friends will meet Sunday 10 A.M. at Powell Valley Cemetery & Memorial Gardens for graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Saturday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Gary L. Ray, Sr. TINKER, HAROLD DEAN - age 70, a resident of Coalfield, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2005 at Ft. Sanders Park West Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born third oldest of 15 siblings on Windrock Mountain September 29, 1934. At age 23, he left the United States Army, after serving his country to care for his family after his father was injured in a mining accident. He worked as a coal miner for 25 years until retiring in 1981. He was known for the many projects he worked on through the years. Most noted for the restoration of the old Shannon Building in Coalfield, now known as The Tinker-Riley Place. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, loved and respected by everyone who knew him, for his work ethic, humble nature and uncompromising love for family. He dropped at the alter of Big Mountain Baptist Church on November 21, 2004 and welcomed Jesus Christ into his heart and celebrated his rebirth with the loving people of that church. Preceded in death by his parents, Luther & Barbara Patterson Tinker; brothers, Junior & Buford Tinker; sisters, Hazel Tinker and Joyce Shackelford. He was a beloved and cherished husband, daddy and pap-paw who left to mourn his passing, a wife of 45 years, Barbara Hembree Tinker of Coalfield. children, Dawn Riley & husband, Bryan, Harold Dion Tinker & wife, Dee Dee, Heather Patterson & husband, Jerry, Holly Tinker - all of Coalfield. In addition to his four children, Mr. Tinker leaves a nephew whom he considered a son, DeWayne "Timmy" Ashley of Coalfield; grandchildren,Brynne, Tavyne, Taylor, Tara, Heather, Scarlett, Summer, Savannah and Canaan; brothers, Manuel Tinker of Oliver Springs, Merle Tinker & wife, Brenda of Briceville, Lowell Tinker & wife, Louise of Coalfield, Ray & Gary Tinker of Oliver Springs; sisters, Bobbie Hensley & husband, Wilburn of Oliver Springs, Linda Wakefield & husband, Larry of Oak Ridge, Patricia Schmidt of Oak Ridge, Wilma Reynolds & husband, Kenneth of Oak Ridge, Cathy Tinker of Nashville; former employer & special long time friend, Curt Owens of Oliver Springs; a host of nieces, nephews, special friends and extended family members. The family will receive friend's 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Sunday, at Big Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Joey Cagley officiating. Burial and graveside service will follow at Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs in charge of all arrangements. WRIGHT, KATHLEEN - of Clinton passed away Monday, January 21, 2005 at Methodist Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Riddleton, TN, to L.S. and Mary Etta Taylor, both of whom are deceased. Kathleen worked for 32 years as a school secretary for the Oak Ridge School System. She served at Elm Grove until it closed, at Cedar Hill until it closed, then finished her career at the old Glenwood Elementary School. She and Joe, her husband of 54 devoted years, loved the lake. They lived on Melton Hill Lake, but enjoyed 28 years of house boating on their beloved Watts Bar Lake. Their houseboat was always the gathering center at Bay Side Marina because of Kathleen's very accomplished cooking skills. Kathleen was extremely devoted to her family, as was Joe before he passed away 5 years ago. Their influence on their family is reflected in their great- grandchildren, Rebecca Taylor Wright, Steven Parker Wright, and Parker Holmes Wright all being named after them: Kathleen Taylor Wright and Joe Parker Wright. Kathleen is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Ronald S. Wright, Sr. and Cheryl of Oak Ridge. Grandsons: Dr. Ronald S. Wright, Jr. and wife, Margaret of Brentwood, TN, Matthew P. Wright and wife, Julie of Plano, TX. Great grandchildren Rebecca and Parker Wright of Brentwood and Steven Wright of Plano, TX. She is also survived by a sister Wilma Phillips and husband, John as well as Sammy Richardson and husband, Finley, all of Gallatin, TN. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 8 pm at Weatherford Mortuary. A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Monday, January 24, 2005 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. 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