James Lindell Clemmons, 78
Michele Decker, 60, Jonesborough, Tenn.
Rebecca Ann Hampton, 57, Park City
Lucy Lindsey, 82, Glasgow
Annie Pearl “Anna” Simmons, 98, Elizabethtown
James Lindell Clemmons, 78
James Clemmons
James Lindell Clemmons, 78, born Jan. 28, 1945, died among family on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
James lived a full life that was dedicated to his family. He was the owner of Clemmons Electric, at which he worked tirelessly, and a proud member of Temple Hill Baptist Church. He was always present and available for all of his kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, wife and friends. His dedication to not only those he cared about, but anyone in need will be missed dearly.
James is the son of Carrel Glen Clemmons and Dollie Ree Dyer Clemmons, both of whom are deceased, as well as his in-laws, Hayward and Anna Spillman. He is survived by his wife, Diana Spillman Clemmons, to whom he would have been married 56 years on June 11, 2023; his children, Todd Clemmons (Ruth Troyer Clemmons, deceased), Julie Miller (Darryl), Jon Michael Clemmons (Stephanie) and Brian Clemmons (Lynne); grandchildren, Josh Clemmons (Janette Guzman), Mandy Satterly (Colton), Jesse Paul Clemmons, Colton Phelps (Haley), McKarley Wilson (Dalton), Tristan Phelps, Brier Phelps, Berkley Clemmons, Britton Clemmons, Briggs Clemmons, Mari Ellen Clemmons, Miles Clemmons and Medley Clemmons; and 10 great-grandchildren. James is also survived by his brothers, Carrel Clemmons (Carol) and Tony Clemmons (Jackie), and his nieces and nephews, Candise Clemmons, Jennifer McCarren, Michael Clemmons, Matt Clemmons and Spencer Clemmons. He is preceded in death by one grandchild, Lincoln Cole Phelps, and one daughter-in-law, Ruth Troyer Clemmons.
The family will celebrate James’ life with a casual gathering of family and friends at the family farm at 4270 Happy Hollow Road, Glasgow, beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2023. A dedicated time of sharing favorite stories and memories will begin at 2 p.m., when everyone who has a story is invited to share.
Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Michele Decker, 60, Jonesborough, Tennessee
Michele Decker, 60, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, died Saturday, May 16, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center. Michele was born July 17, 1962, to the late Henery Lloyd Skaggs and the late Betty Jean (Jones) Skaggs. Michele lived her life pursuing a career as a registered nurse. She loved LEGOS, reading and going to school.
She is survived by her loving husband, Brent Decker; her child, Aaron Jacob Bose; stepchildren, Matthew Decker, Travis Decker and Ashley Decker; several grandchildren; sisters, Marsha Jaggers and Renee Tate; brother, J. T. Skaggs; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Michele is preceded in death by her brother, Michael Skaggs.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023, at A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home, with burial in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Rebecca Ann Hampton, 57, Park City
Rebecca Ann Hampton, 57, of Park City died May 18, 2023, at her residence. Born Oct. 1, 1965, she was a daughter of the late Luther Arnold and Jenny Agnes Byrd Neal.
She is survived by one son, Jeffery Hampton and his fiancée, Miranda Furlong; two granddaughters, Aubrey Hampton and Kennah Gardner; six brothers, Danny (Shirley) Neal, Ronnie (Sharon) Neal, Ricky “Cotton” (Lisa) Neal, James Neal, Carol (Janice) Neal and Jeffery (Candy) Neal; one sister, Teresa (Timmy) Pennington; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Timmy Neal, and one sister, Glenda Honeycutt.
Funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2023, at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, with burial in Hiseville Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Lucy Lindsey, 82, Glasgow
Lucy Lindsey
Lucy Jewell Witcher Groce Lindsey, 82, of Glasgow died May 17, 2023, at Vanderbilt Trauma Center in Nashville, Tennessee, due to an automobile accident. She was known to many as Moma Jewell or Granny Jewell. She loved her family and taught us all to love, support and care for each other. We all are better people for knowing such a God-fearing woman.
After 26 years at Mallory’s, she worked at Johnson Controls for years. As she transitioned into retirement, she got to enjoy her many hobbies. So many memories were made in the kitchen with her. She was such an amazing cook and she loved to feed everybody and helped when she was needed. She had a God-given talent for sewing and quilting. Over the years, she became well known for the hundreds of hours she put into quilting – creating beautiful quilts that were a blessing to many. She also went on several missionary trips to Honduras to help spread the word of God and show these people love. She had a life well lived and will always be remembered as a woman of God. She was of the Baptist faith and a member at Shiloh Baptist Church. She was a faithful soldier of God.
Jewell loved her family, but she loved God more. She always was quick to tell you about his love and how he will never leave you. As she entered the pearly white gates, she was probably singing “That Glad Reunion Day,” with that strong voice and a smile from ear to ear. She loved her kids and not only birth children, all people. She loved to travel and make sweet memories with her family and friends, camping, lying on the beach or one place near and dear to her heart, the Great Smoky Mountains. She loved her daughters, sons, grandkids, great-grandkids, and great-great-grandkids and, because of them, her beautiful legacy will live on. Heaven surely gained a beautiful angel.
Survivors include three daughters and one son, Patsy (Billy) Gore, Ginger (Rick) Richardson, Donna (Garry) Jarvis and Tyler Hester; five grandkids, Robert Gore, Brandon (Deppie) Groce, Clifton-CJ (Tashia) Jarvis, Lacey (Eric) Roy and Kendra (Dustin) Cross; 17 great-grandkids, Alyssa Gore, Larissa Gore, Malachi Gore, Hayley Groce, Austin Roy, JayLeigh Cross, Sierra Roy, Brianna Jarvis, Jaycee Jarvis, Lynnsey Cross, Cambren Jarvis, Lillian Groce, Macie Cross, KarLei Jarvis, Destiny Groce, Paityn Cross and Harper Jarvis; one great-great-grandson, Azarith Gore; one sister-in-law, Nancy Witcher; multiple nieces, nephews, cousins; her church family at Shiloh General Baptist; four stepkids, David (Donna) Lindsey, Gerald Lindsey, Jonathan Lindsey and Cheryl Ross; nine stepgrandkids; 11 step-great-grandkids; and two stepgreat-great-grandkids.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Sydney Witcher and Stella Tarry Witcher; husband, Hayden Groce, and second husband, Terrell Lindsey; a son, Clifton Groce; three sisters,
Rebecca Ann Baine, Louise Houchens and Anna Pearl Groce; one brother, Edgar Witcher; two stepkids, Terry Lindsey and Gylindia Nuckols.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Shiloh Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is after 11 a.m. Friday at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home and after 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Annie ‘Anna’ Simmons, 98, Elizabethtown
Anna Simmons
Annie Pearl “Anna” Simmons, 98, formerly of Glasgow, died Thursday, May 18, 2023, at her residence in Elizabethtown. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late James Roddy Burris and Gertrude Lessenberry Burris.
After graduation from high school at the age of 17, Anna became employed at the county school superintendent’s office. With the lack of personnel due to the war, she, at age 19, was employed as a teacher at Devasher School at Austin. Following the death of her father, the family then moved to Bowling Green, where she enrolled at Western Kentucky State College, from which she received her teaching degree. Her teaching career took her to Russellville, Bowling Green, Spartanburg, South Carolina, and eventually back to Glasgow, where she taught a number of years at Liberty Street Elementary School. Anna was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church, where she was also a faithful member of the Golden Rule Sunday School Class, the Sanctuary Choir, and the Tuesday morning bible study.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, William H. “Bill” Simmons, and one brother, James Otho Burris.
Survivors include three children, Patty Owen and husband Sid of Hardinsburg, Jean Power and husband Ben of Georgetown, South Carolina, and Don Simmons and wife Susan of Elizabethtown; four grandchildren, Andrew Owen and wife Desireé, Jennie Jean Owen, Billy Simmons and Matt Simmons; two great-grandchildren, Natasha Owen and Wyatt Owen.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Monday at First Christian Church, with burial in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation is after 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the First Christian Church or to Hosparus.
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