Obituaries

Sep 18, 2019

Mildred Plamp, age 95 of Clinton, TN passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.  Mildred was born June 6, 1924 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Amelia Sauter. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Plamp.

Mildred's family will have her services in Louisville,...

Sep 16, 2019

Patricia Ann Riggs, age 77 of Simpsonville, SC formerly of Anderson County, TN passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at McCall Hospice House.  Patricia was born July 22, 1942 in Anderson County, TN.  She is preceded in death by her daughter, Renee Foy; husband, Larry Riggs; parents and grandparents.

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Sep 15, 2019

Lela F. Prestridge Nichols, age 76 of Abingdon, VA formerly of Clinton, TN passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019.  She was a member of Saint Stephens Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, TN and Saint Thomas Episcopal Church in Abingdon, VA.  She was a loving mother and Grandmother who supported her family.

Preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 15, 2019

John Dickson "Dick" Shontz, age 70 of Powell passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019.  He was a former federal investigator in Oak Ridge.  He was born September 2, 1949 in Roaring Spring, PA.  Throughout his life John was an avid reader, loved going to the movies, and he made friends wherever he went.   He was preceded in death...

Sep 15, 2019

John Dickson "Dick" Shontz, age 70 of Powell passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019.  He was a former federal investigator in Oak Ridge.  He was born September 2, 1949 in Roaring Spring, PA.  Throughout his life John was an avid reader, loved going to the movies, and he made friends wherever he went.   He was preceded in death...

Sep 14, 2019

Windy Su Brock, age 41 of Rockwood, formerly of Jacksboro, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019. She was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on November 9, 1977. She was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Though she was educated to be a paralegal, she loved her work as a hospice CNA and often said it was her...

Sep 14, 2019

Edith "Doyleen" Jackson, age 69 of Clinton, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Doyleen is preceeded in death by her parents, Doyle and Kathleen Massengill, and husband Ralph Jackson.

She leaves behind a son, Stephen Jackson and wife Kathy; two grandchildren, Seth (Sarah) Jackson, and...

Sep 10, 2019

Lynne Poley Brummett, age 69 of Oak Ridge passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center.  She was born January 31, 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late William and Eileen Poley.  Lynne worked at Pulcir, Inc. under the direction of Joe Eddlemon for 40 years.  In addition to her parents she is also preceded in...

Sep 10, 2019

Chester Carson Hutchinson, 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.

Born in Knox County, TN, he was a son of the late Wayne Carson and Stella Maude Melton Hutchinson. A U.S. veteran, he served for twenty-one years in the Air Force, and was formerly employed with BICO, Inc.

Survivors include his children, Cheryl Ann...

Sep 10, 2019

Steve Currier, age 73 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019. He was a member of Poplar Creek Baptist Church for many years. Having worked for Boeing from 1988 to 2008, retirement was not for him so he rejoined the work force with R.T Clapp. He was a sweet man who loved his family and enjoyed watching his...

Sep 9, 2019

Hettie Mae Martin, age 82 of Clinton passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019.  Hettie was born May 21, 1937 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Dewey Esco and Lena Hopper.  Throughout her life, Hettie enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, getting her nails done, and going out to eat.  In addition to her parents, Hettie is...

Sep 9, 2019

Carrie Sharpe, age 60 of Knoxville passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center.  Carrie was born November 9, 1958.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.  holleygamble.com

Sep 4, 2019

Mary Phyllis Hanson, age 81 of Oak Ridge passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Born June 24, 1938 in Clinton, TN to Roger and Letha King Fagan.  She attended church at Woodland Baptist Church in Oak Ridge.  She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.

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Sep 4, 2019

Michael Eugene Emitt, age 38 of Powell went home to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 after a massive heart attack..  Michael was born December 13, 1980 at St. Mary's Hospital.  He was a lifelong area resident of Powell and graduated from Powell High School.  Michael was devoted and loving father to his children.  Some...

Aug 31, 2019

Esther Lee Ingram Wysor age 90 of Lenoir City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2019. She was a long time resident of Clinton before moving to the Lantern at Morning Pointe in Lenoir City. She was born August 24, 1928 in Bassett, Virginia to Clenard L. and Bertie Turner Ingram.

She was preceded by her...

Aug 30, 2019

Anthony Allen Sharp, age 68 of Caryville, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 10, 1951 to the late Buford Burnell and Vivian Eunice Gross Sharp in Knoxville. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Vietnam War.  He loved music, reading books and studying new...

Aug 29, 2019

Robert B. "Papa/Pops" Marshall, Jr. completed life on August 29, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. His story began on October 10, 1927, being born to Margaret Ann and Robert Bryan Marshall in Memphis, TN. He was raised and educated in Memphis Catholic Schools and the Catholic Church. While his sister, Helen Ann, entered the Dominican convent, Bob enlisted in the...

Aug 28, 2019

Ira Salemo, age 72 of Caryville, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He grew up in New Jersey, then served in the U.S. Army from the age of 18 until he retired from the U.S. Army Reserves. Ira loved truck driving. He took pride in graduating from Roane State Community College with a degree in Business Management at...

Aug 25, 2019

Earl Darin McCoy, age 47 of Andersonville, TN passed away suddenly, Sunday, August 25, 2019. Following in his father's footsteps, he was a mechanic and co-owner of Earl's Marine Center.

Preceded in death by his father, Earl McCoy; brother, Clyde McCoy.

He is survived by his mother, Naomi McCoy of Andersonville; brother, Randy McCoy and...

Aug 23, 2019

Jeanette Wright Early, age 74 of Clinton, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was born on August 11, 1945 to the late Roy Henry and Emma Louise Sanders Wright in Clayton, GA. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents,...