Obituaries

Feb 2, 2020

Mona Faye Craig, age 81 of Oak Ridge passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center.  She was born May 1, 1938 in West Frankfort, Illinois to the late Vernon E. and Lois Shaw Stokes. Throughout her life she loved sewing, camping, and attending community singings.  In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death...

Feb 2, 2020

Gary Joe Osborne, age 57, of Clinton went home to be with his Lord Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 3, 1962 in Oak Ridge to Charles "Jack" Osborne and Helen Elizabeth Elliott. Gary was a graduate of Clinton High School. He enjoyed landscaping, woodworking...

Jan 31, 2020

Charles William Groover, the son of Mildred McLeod Groover and John M. Groover, Sr., passed away on January 31, 2020, at the age of 93.  His wife, Phyllis Davis Groover and beloved daughter, Cathy Groover Lawless, preceded him in death. Brothers John and Henry (Charlsie) passed away earlier.

Charles grew up in the economically depressed period of...

Jan 29, 2020

Erma Lee Pike, age 95 of Clinton passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the Waters of Clinton.  Erma was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and retired from K-25. Before she worked at K-25 she was a school teacher in Bell County, Kentucky.  Her love of her life was her great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her...

Jan 29, 2020

Brian Wallace, age 70 of Clinton passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at his residence.  Brian was a member of Clinton First Baptist Church and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee.  He worked at K-25 and later retired from ORNL.  Brian loved going to Fox Toyota in Clinton and spending time with the Fox Family...

Jan 29, 2020

On January 29, 2020 Wanda Craig Seiber left this earth and began celebrating with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 93 years old. Wanda will be forever remembered by her dedicated and loving husband, Kenneth, son Larry, daughters Karen Holstine (Mike), Tammy Sharp (Derek), and  Vicki Seiber; nine grandchildren, Jordan Fraley, Cody Hostine, Connor Osborne, Cheyenne Barber,...

Jan 27, 2020

Leona Mae Parker Shelton, age 65 of Clinton passed away at her residence on Monday, January 27, 2020. Her greatest joy in life were her grandchildren that she absolutely adored and was raising.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Dorothy Stansberry; brother, Michael Douglas Parker; sister, Carol Sue Grant.

She is survived by:...

Jan 26, 2020

Walter Edward Purkey Sr. of Clinton, TN passed away on January 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Anderson County and was a long time member of Pleasant View Baptist Church of Clinton, TN. Before his illness, he loved to go visiting with the former pastor, Donnie Disney and the late Gary Maloy. He also enjoyed working...

Jan 25, 2020

Patricia "Pat" Webster went to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 25, 2020.  Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Ann Gibby; sister, Sandy Kelley; brother, Ken Gibbby.

Pat is survived by husband, Bill Webster, sons, David and Matt Webster; daughter-in-law, Ericka; sisters, Margaret Mayes, Cathy Wilson, Jackie...

Jan 25, 2020

Robyn "Duane" Stooksbury, age 70, passed away at his home in Andersonville on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was born February 3, 1949 to the late Esco & Lucy Henegar Stooksbury. He was a member of Andersonville United Methodist Church.  He was a dairy farmer before he went to work at the U.S. Postal Service where he worked for...

Jan 23, 2020

Ward "Woody" Barnhart, age 81 of Andersonville, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at NHC of Oak Ridge. As a general contractor, he built dream homes for others as well as himself.  He was the past president of Fountain City Sportsman's Club at Norris Lake during 1991, 1992 and 1998.  He was an avid community socialite and retired owner...

Jan 22, 2020

Alanna Chantelle Lowrance, 19, of Clinton TN, passed away at her home 10-22-2020.  A student at Clinton High School, she was a friend to everyone she met and was most beloved by her family.

Alanna was preceded in death by her nephew, Blayne Jones-Johnson; her loving step-mother, Christy Lowrance; and her uncle Matthew Hardin.

Alanna...

Jan 21, 2020

Paul Glen Jenkins of Claxton Tennessee passed away on January 21, 2020, at the age of 85.

He was born in Heiskell Tennessee, and lived on a family farm in Claxton for 42 years. Paul retired from East Tennessee Baptist Hospital after 40 years of service.  He was presented with the Tennessee Hospital Association Meritorious Service Award...

Jan 20, 2020

Infant Haley Jeanette Humphrey of Heiskell gained her angel wings on Monday, January 20, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Jeanette Harp, Frank Manning, Henry Dennis, and Jesse & Helen Humphrey.

She is survived by:

Parents, Matthew and Linda Humphrey of Heiskell; grandparents, David L. & Donna Humphrey of Heiskell, Jeff...

Jan 19, 2020

James Dale "JD" Beets, Sr., age 72 of Clinton, TN, passed away on January 19th, 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer. JD was the epitome of a fighter. He was courageous, caring, and still known to be quite a character until his last days on this Earth. JD was an avid story teller and had a knack for making...

Jan 18, 2020

Terry Allen Crowley, 64, passed away suddenly January 18, 2020. Terry was saved by Gods Amazing Grace. He had a heart of gold and would give you his last dollar and often did. He will be missed dearly by his friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his father Ondes Crowley, Brothers W.F. and Jack,...

Jan 16, 2020

Katherine Alice Longmire Johnson, age 41 of Nashville, formerly of Clinton went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 16, 2020.  She was a member of the Mending Hearts where she shared her sobriety with others.

She is survived by her son, Jared Johnson of Clinton; parents, Hu and Brenda Longmire of Clinton; sister, Rolynda (Brent) Potter;...

Jan 14, 2020

On Tuesday January 14, 2020, Ada Turpin Byrd age 98, went to be with the Lord and those loved ones who passed before her.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, Clinton, TN.

Ada was born in South Harriman September 14, 1921. She moved to Franklin TN to work at the Baptist Children's Home after high...

Jan 13, 2020

Edwin Terry Steil Sr., age 84, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2020. He was born on January 5, 1936 in Chattanooga, TN to late Albert Terry and Ilya Eileen Smith Steil. The family will receive friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 5:00 – 8:00PM. On Thursday,...

Jan 13, 2020

Martha Marie Russell, age 69 of Rocky Top, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 13, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil M. Russell; daughter, Brenda Russell Smith; grandson, Matthew Smith; and sister, Sue Day.

She is survived by her sons, Dennie (Valerie) Russell and Eric...