Obituaries

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...

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...

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. ...

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....

Jun 26, 2019

Claude Rittenberry, age 101 of Clinton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 26,2019.  Born and raised in Shelbyville, TN where Claude and his twin brother Clyde were football allstars. Claude was a deacon of South Clinton Baptist Church and loved gardening.

Preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Doris Rittenberry; son, Claude "CH" Rittenberry; parents, William...

Jun 26, 2019

Matthew Ryan Creasman, 42, of Clinton, Tennessee, died June 26th 2019. He was born April 22, 1977 in Knoxville Tennessee the son of Robert Joseph Creasman and Jackie Lynn Payne. Matt loved spending time with his three children and wife. Matt loved to fish and be near the water, that's where he got his "peace of mind" as he...

Jun 26, 2019

Infant Jaxson Grainger of Clinton passed away on June 26, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional.  Jaxton is preceded in death by grandparents, Freddy Rosenbalm; grandparents, Melody Grainger, & Mike Grainger; great grandparents, Clyde W. Hill, Thelma Marie Hill, Lois Grainger, & Paul Grainger; great aunt, Lois Ann Hill.

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Parents……………..  Michael &...

Jun 26, 2019

Raymond Baldree, age 86 of Knoxville passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.  Raymond was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard.

The family will have a memorial service held at a later date.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.  holleygamble.com

Jun 25, 2019

Tommy Ray Tucker, age 61 of Briceville, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 21, 1958 to Buford and Colleen Gasaway Tucker in Knoxville, TN.

There will be a memorial service at Briceville Church of God on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at 11:00am. www.holleygamble.com

Jun 24, 2019

Charles Leroy York, age 88 of Clinton, TN passed away at his home the morning of Monday, June 24, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was a member of Farmers Grove Baptist Church.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and two dogs, mowing his yard and traveling.  Charles was preceded in death by his mother, Lossie York; father,...

Jun 22, 2019

Stacey L. Kolopus, age 53 of Clinton, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was recently retired from the Oak Ridge Police Department where she worked as a 911 dispatcher and had previously worked as a dispatcher for the Anderson County Sheriff's Office. In retirement, she enjoyed gardening, cooking and her pets.

She...

Jun 22, 2019

Robert Joe "Bob" Strickland, age 87 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Cumberland Village Healthcare. Born and raised in Florida, he spent the majority of his life in the construction business. He was an avid outdoorsman.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Hattie Strickland and several siblings.

He...

Jun 18, 2019

Darrell Glenn Griffin, age 54 of Jacksboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He was born and raised in Knoxville, TN and played the drums in a gospel band called The Midstate Boys with his father and brothers. They travelled all over the country serving the Lord. His hobbies...

Jun 18, 2019

Henry Donald "Don" Martin, age 68 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at North Knoxville Medical Center.

Mr. Martin was a teacher then assistant principal at Claxton Elementary before becoming the principal at Dutch Valley Elementary.  He was a member and trustee at Pleasant View Baptist Church and enjoyed playing golf and bingo in his...

Jun 18, 2019

Ricky Howard Mullins, age 57 of Clinton, entered into heaven's band on, June 17, 2019 after a courageous battle. He was a member of Royce Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. He lived life to fullest. Rick was easy going and always wore a smile.  His greatest love was family and especially his wife, Tammy.  He had a great love...

Jun 17, 2019

Helen Ann McGhee, age 86 of Clinton, passed away June 17, 2019. Born Friday, March 24, 1933 to Manuel and Mary Tavis in Emeryville, CA.

She enjoyed raising all 5 of her kids, playing games and the outdoors where she held fairs in the backyard during the summers in Evansville, IN.  While living in Evansville in the...

Jun 15, 2019

Mary V. Chesbro, age 80 of Clinton, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Saturday, June 15, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl Joseph Cliburn and Willie Mae Dixon Cliburn; brother, Aubry Cliburn; sisters, Verdie Mae Davis, Jimmie Rea Myers; granddaughters, Kristy Nicole, and Shannon Marie; and grandson, Kristopher Richard.

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Jun 15, 2019

BURTON, DOW ALLISON – age 88, of Clinton, passed away surrounded by his family, Saturday, June 15th, 2019.  He was born on May 14, 1931 in Ensor Hollow, Gentry, Tennessee, the youngest son of Alec and Jenny Burton.  Dow graduated from Baxter Seminary and enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 serving as a C130 crew chief during the...

Jun 14, 2019

Ray Ault, age 74 of Briceville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 14, 2019. He was born October 10, 1944 in Briceville, TN to the late Charles and Flora White Ault. Ray loved going to church and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family...

Jun 14, 2019

Kenneth "Glenn" Long, Sr., age 86 of Heiskell, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at home in Hickory Valley. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. He loved gardening, riding his Harley, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. Most of all, he loved Jesus. Glenn retired from Johnson Controls in 2000. He is preceded...