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Harold E. Cox

Harold E. Cox

Oct 8, 2019

Harold E. Cox, age 74, of Lafollette, originally of Anderson County, TN passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 15, 1945 in Andersonville, TN to the late George and Della Atkins Cox. Harold attended Midway Baptist Church of Lafollette and was a veteran, having served in the United...

Richard Nelson

Richard Nelson

Oct 8, 2019

Richard C. Nelson, age 73 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center.  He was retired from Y-12 after 40 years and attended Bethel Baptist Church.  He was a loving husband and father.

Preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruby Nelson; brother, Frank Nelson and sister, Barbara Fletcher.

He...

Leonard Ernest Rheault

Leonard Ernest Rheault

Oct 8, 2019

Leonard Ernest Rheault was born on January 8, 1960, the second son of five children of Fred Lewis Rheault, Sr. and Leona Patricia Kactro of Dubuque, Iowa.

After graduating from Hempstead High School in 1978 Lenny enlisted in the US Army and served with the Corps of Engineers as a draftsman in South Korea. Four years later...

Pearl Anne Stair

Pearl Anne Stair

Oct 8, 2019

Pearl Anne Stair, age 81 of Clinton passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was born February 16, 1938 in Johnstown, PA.

The family will be honoring Pearl's request and there will be no services.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.  holleygamble.com

Louise Sapp Turner

Louise Sapp Turner

Oct 6, 2019

Louise Sapp Turner was born on July 18, 1926 in Sparta, TN.  She left this life on October 6, 2019 at her home in Claxton, surrounded by her family.  She moved to Oak Ridge to work with the Manhattan Project in 1945.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Guy Turner, her son, Wendell Turner,...

Jacqueline (Jackie) Herrell Mccrary

Jacqueline (Jackie) Herrell Mccrary

Oct 5, 2019

Jacqueline (Jackie) Herrell McCrary, age 64, born November 19, 1954, passed away on October 5, 2019, at her home in Powell, TN. Jackie is survived by brother Craig Herrell, wife Karen, Oak Ridge, TN; step-mother, Joyce Herrell, Clinton, TN; step-brothers Jack Green, wife Beth, Clinton, TN, and Jimmy Green, wife Brittany, Sevierville, TN; step-sister Patricia Green Szczygiel, husband Frank,...

Margrie Cole Brooks

Margrie Cole Brooks

Oct 5, 2019

Margrie Cole Brooks, age 83 of Andersonville passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional.  Margrie was born May 5, 1936 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Willie and Arzella Cole. She was a member of Norris First Baptist Church and worked in the Anderson County General Sessions Court for 39 years.  Throughout her life she...

Eunice Duncan Rentz

Eunice Duncan Rentz

Oct 2, 2019

Eunice Emily Jean Webster Duncan Rentz, born in Clinton at home on January 31, 1928, passed away in Clinton at home on October 2, 2019.  She lived almost her entire life within three square miles of these homes.

Today she lives in the home God prepared for her in Heaven to live eternally with all her family...

Patricia Ruth Maupin Potter

Patricia Ruth Maupin Potter

Oct 2, 2019

Patricia Ruth Maupin Potter, age 78, of Lake City, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. She was born on May 24, 1941 in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Henry and Nell Elliott Lindsay.  She enjoyed rose gardening, playing cards, puzzles, and taking trips to Las Vegas and Cherokee, as well as taking her Friday...

Herbert Bray

Herbert Bray

Oct 2, 2019

Herbert Bray, age 70, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Devonia, Tennessee on December 8, 1948 to the late Willis and Elsie Phillips Bray. He enjoyed going to church with his church family and friends. Herbert loved and cherished his grandchildren. He enjoyed watching football. In earlier years, he...

Geneva Phillips Bunch

Geneva Phillips Bunch

Sep 29, 2019

Geneva Phillips Bunch, age 81, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Athens Place in Athens, TN.  Geneva and her husband, Raven owned and operated Bunch's Woodworking Shop in Oak Ridge.  Throughout her life Geneva loved hunting, fishing and camping with her husband.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Raven Bunch; parents, Perry &...

Earl "Bud" Hammons

Earl "Bud" Hammons

Sep 25, 2019

Earl "Bud-Bud" Hammons, age 90, of Clinton, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. He was born on April 18, 1929 in Clinton, TN to the late Roy and Thelma Slover Hammons. Bud was a United States Marine veteran having served during the Korean War. He enjoyed spending time at the lake, fishing, gardening and stock-car...

Kenneth Dwight Magill

Kenneth Dwight Magill

Sep 25, 2019

Kenneth Dwight Magill passed away at his home in Dutch Valley Wednesday morning, September 25, 2019.  He was the son of the late Charles and Anna Magill.  Their family was one of many families displaced from the Wheat Community by the government in preparation for the Manhattan Project.

Following his high school graduation and Kenneth joined the...

Jack Arnold Hull

Jack Arnold Hull

Sep 24, 2019

Jack Arnold Hull, age 76 of Oak Ridge passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Jack was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was born August 3, 1943 in Danbury, Connecticut to the late Charles Henry and Grace Mae Hull.  In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Freddie...

Judy "Edwina" Wiggins

Judy "Edwina" Wiggins

Sep 23, 2019

Judy "Edwina" Wiggins, age 78 of Clinton passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at her residence. Edwina was a member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church.  Throughout her life she enjoyed going to the beach, reading, crafting, sewing, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary Ruth...

Edward Dan Long

Edward Dan Long

Sep 23, 2019

Edward Dan Long, age 84 of Norris passed away at his residence on Monday, September 23, 2019.  He was born May 15, 1935 in Alexandria, Virginia to the late William and Francis Long.

The family will have a Celebration of Life service held at a later date.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of...

Mary Sue Sue Willis

Mary Sue Sue Willis

Sep 21, 2019

Mary Sue Weatherington Willis, age 94 of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born on March 26, 1925 to the late Ovid and Edyth Crawford Weatherington in West Tennessee. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Clinton.

In addition to her parents, she...

Beulah Viola Wells

Beulah Viola Wells

Sep 21, 2019

Beulah Viola Wells, age 75 of Powell, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at her home. She was born on April 10, 1944 in Claxton. She was a member of Haven Chapel United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by children, Steve Soles, and Lois Soles; granddaughter, Mechelle Parton; mother, Mary Bell Moore; grandmother who raised her,...

Margaret Ellen Waddell

Margaret Ellen Waddell

Sep 19, 2019

Margaret Ellen Waddell, age 78 of Caryville, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at her home. Margaret was born in Jacksboro, Tennessee on September 4, 1941 to Roscoe and Ovie Baird. She was a member of the Ridgeview Baptist Church. Margaret retired from TVA where she worked in wildlife resourses. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially...

Curtis Leonard

Curtis Leonard

Sep 18, 2019

Curtis Leonard, age 71 of Caryville, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville. He was born on October 2, 1947 to the late Lee "Zeke" and Minnie Whaley Leonard in Caryville. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Serenity. He was a member of Vasper Baptist Church...

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