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Johnny Eugene Jarnigan

Johnny Eugene Jarnigan

Oct 27, 2026

Johnny Eugene Jarnigan, age 72, of Clinton, TN, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who will be missed dearly.

Johnny was a member of the Jarnigan Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where he devoted his time and energy to his faith and community. An avid lover of the outdoors, Johnny spent...

Johnnie Catlett Ellison

Johnnie Catlett Ellison

Oct 26, 2026

Johnnie Catlett Ellison, formerly of the Claxton Community, now a resident of Clinton, passed away on October 26, 2026.

She was a member of Zion Baptist Church and a retired secretary with Modern Woodman of America, Knoxville office. Johnnie was also a life member of VFW Auxiliary Post 1733 in Knoxville and served as past president from 1981-1982. She was a...

Betty Jo Wayland

Betty Jo Wayland

Oct 23, 2026

Betty Jo Harris Wayland, born July 20, 1944, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, laughter, and countless lives made better simply because she was part of them.

A graduate of Lone Jack High School in Pineville, Kentucky, Betty also attended Berea College in Kentucky. She dedicated 32...

Betty D. Shorter

Betty D. Shorter

Oct 16, 2026

Betty L. Davis Shorter, age 100 of Clinton, went to her heavenly home with Jesus on Friday, October 16, 2026. She was born on May 16, 1926 in her grandmother’s house on Hinds Creek Road in Heiskell. She has been a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church in Clinton and was a devout Christian.

Betty attended college at LMU in Harrogate,...

Tommy Edwin Moles

Tommy Edwin Moles

Oct 16, 2026

Tommy Edwin Moles, age 88, of Andersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026. He was a longtime member of Lone Mountain Baptist Church.

Tommy proudly served his country in both the United States Air Force and the Navy Reserves. He served four years in the Air Force as an Airman First Class, working as a mechanic in Reno, Nevada,...

Ara Revonda Hale

Ara Revonda Hale

Oct 16, 2026

Ara Revonda Phillips Hale

June 30, 1962 – October 16, 2026

Ara Revonda Phillips Hale, 64, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on October 16, 2026.

Revonda was born June 30, 1962, in Hickory, North Carolina, to James Bonard Phillips and Alice Priscilla Phillips. She was also blessed with a loving stepmother, Faye Phillips.

On July 4, 1980, Revonda married the love of her...

Vaida Rayne Miller

Vaida Rayne Miller

Oct 15, 2026

Vaida Rayne Miller was born on October 11th, 2026, at 12:13 am and passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2026, at 3:01 a.m.

Our perfect girl Vaida fought hard to stay with us, but her little body just couldn’t take it anymore. God called our Vai Bug home way too soon.

Vaida is survived by her mother, Rebekah Miller, and her father,...

Muriel M. Lee

Muriel M. Lee

Oct 15, 2026

Muriel M. Lee, age 92, of Heiskell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on June 2, 1934, in Heiskell, Tennessee, Muriel was the daughter of the late George and Ruth Sloan. One of the most special parts of Muriel’s life was that she was born, raised, and spent her...

Paulette Kelce

Paulette Kelce

Oct 11, 2026

Paulette Kelce, born February 22, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, at the age of 82.

A graveside service was held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Valhalla Cemetery in Midfield, AL.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home (www.holleygamble.com) was proud to assist Aarons Birmingham Mortuary Service (www.aaronsmortuaryservice.com) in caring for Mrs. Paulette.

Gordon Wayne Cagle Jr.

Gordon Wayne Cagle Jr.

Oct 4, 2026

With great sadness and much love, the Cagle family announces the passing of Gordon Wayne Cagle, Jr. of Clinton, on October 4, 2026, at the age of 83.

Gordon will be deeply missed by his brother, Roy Cagle; his son, Dawson Wayne Cagle; his daughter, Davilyn Cagle Huffaker; his son-in-law, Michael James Huffaker; his granddaughter, Eiley Jane Huffaker, and many friends...

Denise Marie Dziura

Denise Marie Dziura

Oct 3, 2026

Denise Marie Dziura, of Andersonville, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026 at the age of 68.

Born in Lakehurst, New Jersey on December 15, 1957, she was the daughter of Charles and Josphine Dziura who preceded her in death.

She was a woman of the Catholic faith and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Norris. She found great joy in the...

Jacqueline Buckner Harris

Jacqueline Buckner Harris

Oct 1, 2026

Jacqueline “Jaci” Buckner Harris

April 1, 1959-October 1, 2026



Jaci Buckner Harris was always interested in other people. Friends, colleagues, store clerks, neighbors, students, and patients-all merited her time and attention for a bit of conversation or a warm hello. Fellow Clinton Senior High School graduates (Class of 1977) remember her as well-read, funny, smart, and vibrant. She was the kind of...

Louisa Jane Lowe

Louisa Jane Lowe

Sep 30, 2026

Louisa Jane Lowe, a beloved member of the Norma, Tennessee community, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026. Born on November 15, 1936, Louisa was the cherished daughter of Finley Carroll and Vianna Massengale. Her life was a testament to the love and kindness she so freely gave to everyone she met. Louisa was a woman of many talents and...

Henry Fred McBee

Henry Fred McBee

Sep 30, 2026

Henry Fred McBee, age 82, of Clinton, passed away on September 30, 2026, at Methodist Medical Center. He was born on January 20, 1944, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late Charles and Anna Mae McBee.

Henry worked as a supervisor at Kenworth of Knoxville for many years and attended Northwest Baptist Church until his health declined. He had a lifelong love...

Gilbert "Gil" Boundy

Gilbert "Gil" Boundy

Sep 29, 2026

Gil (Don’t call me Gilbert) Boundy, passed away on September 29, 2026.

Dad was perhaps the most practical man on earth. He just liked to know what his job was. If you told him to go to the Antarctic to interview some potentially criminal penguins, he would probably say, “OK. I’ll pack my warm clothes.” As a pilot, he was comfortable...

Ethan Wade Dickerson

Ethan Wade Dickerson

Sep 28, 2026

Ethan Wade Dickerson, 26, of Paradise, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, in an automobile accident south of Paradise.

Ethan was born June 21, 2000, in Hays, Kansas, the son of David L. and Stephanie B. (Stielow) Dickerson. He grew up in the Paradise, Natoma, and Russell areas, where the land, livestock, and agricultural community around him shaped him into...

James Allen Green

James Allen Green

Sep 20, 2026

James Allen Green, born November 15, 1947, in Anderson County, TN, passed away on September 20, 2026. James grew up in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School. In 1967, James enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam War. James was a very talented man. He loved drawing and sketching and was also known as a “jack...

Geraldine Wilkerson

Geraldine Wilkerson

Sep 20, 2026

Geraldine Wilkerson, age 82, of Andersonville, passed away peacefully at the University of Tennessee Medical Center at 1:42 a.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband, Curtis, and their four children.

Geraldine was a born-again child of God and a faithful and dedicated member of New Lone Mountain Baptist Church in Andersonville, where she proudly served alongside her...

Samuel Glen Goddard

Samuel Glen Goddard

Sep 20, 2026

Samuel Glen Goddard, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully entered the arms of his Savior on September 20, 2026. Born on July 30, 1938, in Kingston, Tennessee, Sam was the son of Vernon and Anna Goddard. Throughout his 88 years, he touched countless lives with his steady kindness, easy smile, and deep, unwavering faith.

Sam carried a quiet joy...

Eleanor Faith Green

Eleanor Faith Green

Sep 16, 2026

Eleanor Faith (Chumard) Green

Oct. 10, 1931 - Sept. 16, 2026

Eleanor Faith “Ellie” Green (nee Chumard) of Knoxville died at home Wednesday, Sept. 16, just 3 weeks shy of her 95th birthday. Born in State College, Pennsylvania to Frank and Reba (Bartleson) Chumard, Ellie grew up on a dairy farm in the Poconos during the Depression. Her father’s huckster route plus...

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