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Rex Chase

Rex Chase

Jul 23, 2019

Rex Morgan Chase (Pops) 71 years of age of Clinton, TN passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 23, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center surrounded by his wife of 49 years and children. Born in Ventura, California on January 18, 1948. He is the son of the late James Edward Chase and Beatrice Cecelia Shanley Chase.

In addition...

Ann Davis

Ann Davis

Jul 19, 2019

DAVIS, ANN GRIFFITH , Age 71, Clinton, TN, lovingly known as Gran; passed away unexpectedly at Methodist Medical Center July 19, 2019. Survived by her husband Don Davis, Sr., to whom she was married 53 years! Also survived by her sister Jane Griffith, Claxton, TN and Judy Griffith Daniels, Rockwood, TN; her 2 children- Donny Davis Jr. (Katie), and...

Johnny Massengill

Johnny Massengill

Jul 18, 2019

Johnny Robert Massengill, age 68 of Jacksboro, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019. He was born on January 12, 1951 to the late Cecil Sharp and Marcelene Massengill Madison in Clinton, TN. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling and camping. Johnny loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survived by:

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Mary Sue Pursiful

Mary Sue Pursiful

Jul 15, 2019

Mary Sue Pursiful age 89 of Clinton Tennessee, formerly of Harlan, Kentucky passed away July 15, 2019. She was a resident of Morning Pointe Senior Living & Memory Care. Mary Sue was born in Harlan Kentucky and was retired from BB&T Bank. She was a long-time member of Harlan Baptist Church where she taught children's Sunday School for many...

Penny Ogles

Penny Ogles

Jul 15, 2019

Obituary of Penelope "Penny" Oliver Roberts Ogles Penelope "Penny" Oliver Roberts Ogles, age 73, passed away July 15, 2019 at 7:05 a.m. at NHC Health Care Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born in Portland, Maine on October 29, 1945 to Margaret (Joahanson) and Lawrence Oliver. During her lifetime she followed her husband, Colonel Thomas M. Ogles., Jr, during his military...

Ronald Schramm

Ronald Schramm

Jul 14, 2019

Ronald David Schramm passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 14, 2019 after a long illness. Ron was born in Hillsdale, New Jersey to Pearl Laura Schramm and Paul Schramm. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served as a Military Police Officer. Ron was predeceased in death by his wife, Florence in...

Norma "Ruth" Marcum

Norma "Ruth" Marcum

Jul 13, 2019

Norma "Ruth" Marcum, age 85 of Claxton, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at The Lantern at Morning Pointe. She was born on October 27, 1933 to the late Clarence Earl and Gladys Elizabeth Barker Harris in Riceville, TN. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Ruth loved her...

Joseph G. King

Joseph G. King

Jul 12, 2019

Joseph "Joe" King, age 59, of Rockwood, formerly of Sevierville, passed suddenly on July 12 th , 2019 at Signature Healthcare and Rehab of Rockwood after a prolonged illness. He was born in Gatlinburg, TN. He was a master framer of fine art at both Jim Grey and Robert A. Tino art galleries.  He was an avid fly fisherman,...

Richard Shirey

Richard Shirey

Jul 12, 2019

Richard Shirey 57 of Caryville, TN passed surrounded by his loved ones on July 12, 2019. Richard enjoyed bingo, being on the lake, family games, and making laughter a part of everyday life.

He is preceded in death by his mother Louise Jansen.

He is survived by his father Gerald Shirey (Marsha), siblings Gerald Shirey...

Lelia Hall

Lelia Hall

Jul 11, 2019

Lelia Hall, age 76 of Clinton met Jesus face to face on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center.  Best known as Mrs. Lelia for her 30 plus years of cafeterial work at Clinton Elementary School.  Mrs. Lelia made sure that every child that came to the cafeteria was well fed and loved.  Mrs. Lelia was either known...

Carolyn Tison

Carolyn Tison

Jul 10, 2019

Loving, Selfless, Sweet, Thoughtful, Beautiful, Genuine and Kind.  These are just a few words that describe our Mom.  Carolyn (Horne) Tison, 71, wife, mother, sister, Nana, and friend left this world to be with Jesus, her Savior and Lord on July 10, 2019, at home in the presence of her family.

Carolyn loved Jesus, her family and...

Bobby Bice

Bobby Bice

Jul 6, 2019

Bobby Bice, age 82, of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Copperhill, TN on April 10, 1937 to the late Carl Russell Bice Sr. and Georgia Mae Whitlow. Bobby was a member of Farmer's Grove Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, houseboating, gardening and being on...

Janice Diane Capps

Janice Diane Capps

Jul 5, 2019

Janice Diane Capps, age 66 of Clinton passed away at her residence on Friday, July 5, 2019.  Janice graduated from Fulton High School in 1971 and was a registered nurse at several hospitals in Knoxville, Tennessee.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George "Pee Wee" & Louise Cash; daughters, Kristi Capps and Heather Saltkill; husband, Freddy Capps;...

Vicky Lynne Bailey

Vicky Lynne Bailey

Jul 5, 2019

Vicky Lynne Bailey, age 56 of Knoxville passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional.  Preceded in death by her husband, James "Tommy" Bailey; father, Artis Belew.

She is survived by:

Mother………….       Erma Holloway & husband Dan

Sister…………..          Doreen Nicely & husband Greg

Brothers…………       Douglas Belew & wife...

Cora Lee Milam

Cora Lee Milam

Jul 4, 2019

Cora Lee (Brown) Milam, of Cleveland, formerly of Briceville, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 4, 2019 after a lengthy illness.

Cora was saved as a young girl and has always been a devoted Christian. She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Homer...

Richard Randall Burkhart

Richard Randall Burkhart

Jul 3, 2019

Richard Randall Burkhart, age 63 of Andersonville passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 3, 2019.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.  Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia June Burkhart of Maynardville; father, Ellis Richard Burkhart of North Carolina.

He is survived by his...

Debra Whitsell

Debra Whitsell

Jul 1, 2019

Deborah Whitsell, age 59, passed away in her home on July 1, 2019. She was born on December 27, 1959 and a resident of Knoxville, TN.  She is survived by her children: Jerry, Christie, Tina (Steven), Lil "A" (Heather), and Katrina; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sibling, Patty and niece, Trista and siblings-in-law: Janie, Johnny (Pam), Carolyn (Teddy), Fred, and...

David Chris Hill

David Chris Hill

Jul 1, 2019

David Chris Hill, 75, passed away peacefully at Parkwest Medical Center on July 1, 2019.

Dave was born on October 24, 1943, in LaFollette, TN to Eva Jeanette Hill and Mitchell Boyd Hill. He was a life long resident of Lake City, TN and attended Lake City High School. He proudly served our country in the United...

Nancy Lou Jarnigan

Nancy Lou Jarnigan

Jun 29, 2019

Nancy Lou Jarnigan, age 65 of Clinton passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her residence.  Nancy was a member of Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church.  Throughout her life she loved spending time with her grandchildren whom were the love of her life and working with the elderly.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. ...

Stella Kennedy

Stella Kennedy

Jun 27, 2019

Stella Kennedy, age 95 of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born on December 15, 1923 to the late Walter and Laura Byrge Bunch in New River. Her parents moved to Detroit during World War II and she worked at the Ford plant making bomber wings....

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