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06/22/2026

Obituary for Laronda S. Mack:

Laronda S. Mack, age 78, of Heiskell, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Laronda was born on March 4, 1948, in Monroe, Michigan, to the late Ron and Barbara Johnson.
Laronda was a devoted Christian woman whose faith was the foundation of her life. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was of the Pentecostal faith. After joining Bethel Baptist Church, she would lovingly joke with her friends that she was now "Bapticostal." Her faith was genuine and unwavering, and she believed deeply in the power of prayer. If Laronda told you she would pray for you, you could rest assured that she did. She faithfully lifted up her family, friends, and anyone in need before the Lord.
Laronda had a servant's heart and found great joy in caring for others. Years ago, she began asking family members, friends, and even her doctors for their birthdays. Anyone who shared their birthday with her could count on receiving a homemade birthday cake made with love. She was known for her delicious cooking, sweet treats, and the joy she brought to gatherings. She also loved singing at church and praising the Lord through music.
After 16 years of dedicated service, Laronda retired from X-10, where she worked as a secretary. While she enjoyed her career, her greatest accomplishments were found in the lives she touched. Laronda never met a stranger and had a special gift for making everyone feel loved, valued, and important. Her kindness, compassion, and generous spirit left a lasting impression on countless people throughout her life.
Above all, Laronda loved her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was a beautiful example of faith, grace, and unconditional love. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed until that joyful day when loved ones are reunited with her in Heaven.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Gloria Hauter, and her infant sister, Michelle Johnson.
She is survived by her husband, Lowell Mack Jr.; daughter, Debra Garrett & husband Lynn; sons, Lowell Mack III & wife Becca, and Jonathan Mack & wife Brooke; grandchildren, Brandon Mack & wife Sami, Tierra Mack, Sarah McClure, Olivia McWhorter & husband Dakota, Levi Mack, Caleb Mack, Leah Mack, Austin and Aiden Garrett, and Ruth Mack; great-grandchildren, Callie & Lydia Mack and Easton McWhorter; brothers, Ron Johnson, Jr. & wife Sally, Spurgeon Johnson, Sammy Johnson & wife Debby, and Duane Johnson & wife Melanie; sisters, Debra Walton, Vickie Bondy & husband Chuck, Sharon Friedline, Linda Petree & husband Augie, Tammy Foster & husband Greg, and Bobbie Johnson & husband Tim; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service honoring Laronda's life will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Darryl Taylor officiating. Holley Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

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Kenneth Glenn Overstreet, Jr or “Ken” as most knew him, passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 7, 2026, in Clinton, TN. He was 81 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents as well as brothers Richard and Wayne Overstreet and sister Shirley Hobbs. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 60 years, Susan of Clinton; daughters Sherri Anderson (Joe) of Powell and Cynthia Miller (Greg) of Clinton; grandchildren Riley Miller (Sydney) of Lenoir City, Kenzie Pratt (Isaac) of Powell, Matthew Anderson (Sydney) of Corryton, Shane Abercrombie (Daniel) of Anderson, SC, and Jenna Anderson of Powell; as well as great-grandchildren Wesley and Elliott Miller and Lincoln Pratt; and sisters Patricia Po***ck of San Antonio, TX and Debbie Yeager of Udahl, KS.

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