DOROTHY D. CLEMMER -
Dorothy Dena Clemmer, age 75, of Maryville, passed away Sunday morning, December 38, 2003 at Colonial Hills Nursing Center.
She attended Fairpark Wesleyan Church. She dedicated her life to working with young children in outdoor Bible clubs and children's church in her home. She went on several mission trips to Haiti, also living and serving the Lord in New Hampshire and Maine.
Preceded in death by parents, Erskin and Pearl Clemmer; brothers, Brent Clemmer, Glee Clemmer, Charles Reed Clemmer, infant brother, Gratis Clemmer; sisters, Ersie Wright, Georgia Shockley; niece, Emma J. Wright Baker; nephews, Billy R. Clemmer and Edwin Wright.
Survivors include nieces and nephews and a very loving Church family and many friends. Thanks to all who have helped with her care and visits.
Funeral service is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Miller Funeral Home, Magnolia Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Friday officiating. Family and friends will meet at Vonore Methodist Church Cemetery in Monroe County at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning for the interment service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children's Ministry at Fairpark Wesleyan Church, 1509 Jefferson Ave., Maryville, Tenn. 37804.
The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) - December 29, 2003 - submitted by, Erica Beatty
BARTON L. WARREN -
Barton L. Warren, one of the oldest and most noted citizens of this section, died at his residence, Louisville, Tenn., yesterday morning.
Mr. Warren was born in Virginia in the year 1800 and was consequently ninety-two years of age. When seven years old he came with his father, a pioneer Methodist preacher, and eleven other children to Knoxville. The older Warren settled on First Creek, near the river.
The subject of this sketch entered upon a successful business career at an early age, and at the outbreak of the war was the wealthiest man in Blount County, owning a vast estate and many slaves.
To each of his children at the time of their marriage he gave a handsome sum to start them in life.
He has always been a kind neighbor, and willing at all times to lend a helping hand to those in need. The destitute never left his door empty handed.
Mr. Warren was well known as an active politician, as a democrat he stood at the head of the list. He was an active worker for his party's interest and voted the ticket form his majority up until the last election. At this he was too feeble to go to the polls, this being the only election that he missed since he came of age.
Jas. K. Polk was a great favorite with the old gentleman. He gave an entertainment in honor of Polk at one time, to which he invited 500 people. They were bountifully fed.
Messrs. C. W. Steele and L.S. Steel the well known real estate dealers of this city, are his grandsons and they speak in the highest terms of the old gentleman's many good qualities.
He attended the democratic rally just before the election in 1881. As the procession passed through Gay Street he sat in front of the Hattie house and cheered as lushly as any young democrat in the town. The next morning as he bade Mr. C. W. Steele's family good bye he remarked with tears in his eyes "I never expect to be in Knoxville again" and he never was.
The funeral will take place at three o'clock this afternoon at the late residence at Louisville.
Mr. Warren is the last link in the neighborhood that connects the present generation with the long ago. He was a good citizen, lived to a good old age, and those who have so familiarly known "Barton Warren" in times gone by, will regret that the old landmark is gone, and will trust that his reward is sure.
Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune, November 16, 1892 - submitted by Pam Rathbone
