Obituaries

Mar 26, 2019

Willis E. Baker Jr. age 75 avid music lover and beloved pastoral educator went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Willis served as Benefit Plans Administrator for Oak Ridge National Laboratory for 28 years where he retired. He continued to serve at ORNL by conduction plant tours where he loved meeting new people and...

Mar 25, 2019

Ralph "R.E." "Weary" Cooper, age 82 of Heiskell, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. Weary was a long time member of Bishopville Baptist Church. He will be remembered as being a friend to anyone who needed a helping hand. Weary was a U.S. Army veteran and a 32nd degree Mason. Retired from Y-12 after 35 years of service, he...

Mar 24, 2019

Allene Tucker Ray, age 87, of Norris passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Allene was born on April 20, 1931 in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Cephus B. and Emmalu Swift Tucker. She grew up in Kirksey, Kentucky, graduating from Kirksey High School in 1949, and attending Murray State University before moving to Oak Ridge, TN where she...

Mar 23, 2019

William "Bill" Byford, age 74 of Harriman, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family Saturday, March 23, 2019.  He was born June 25, 1944 in Berwynn, IL.

Bill's greatest loves, other than his family, were gardening, reading, writing, golf, and muscle cars.  He was a Registered Nurse and retired from Roane Medical Center.

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Mar 22, 2019

Linos Marie Cook, age 93, of Clinton passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 22, 2019. She was a member of Jarnigan Chapel Missionary Baptist Church for 50 years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Nora Elliott.  Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her Husband, James Cook;  Son,...

Mar 20, 2019

Bobby Lee Carroll, age 70 of Clinton passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Bobby graduated from Clinton High School in 1968 and was a Vietnam War veteran and served in the Army from 1968-1971. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Wolf Valley Baptist Church. Throughout his life he enjoyed gardening, hunting,...

Mar 19, 2019

Charlotte Martin, age 93, of Rocky Top, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born on March 22, 1925 in Oak Grove, TN to the late James Kelly and Martha Heatherly Johnson. Charlotte was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church and had a passion for writing poetry...

Mar 19, 2019

Adolph Whitsell, age 72, passed away in his home on March 19, 2019.  He was born on May 28, 1946 and a lifelong resident of Knoxville, TN.  He is survived by his wife, Debra; children: Jerry, Christie, Tina (Steven), Lil "A" (Heather), and Katrina; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings: Janie, Johnny and Pam, Teddy and Carolyn, Fred, Peter, and...

Mar 19, 2019

Kenneth Seeber, age 79 of Rocky Top passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.  Kenneth was born September 23, 1939 to the late Fletcher and Gladys Seeber.  Kenneth pastored Beech Grove Baptist Church, Moran Baptist Church, and Farmers Grove Baptist Church in Anderson County for many years. He also loved helping conduct and preach many revivals in the East...

Mar 16, 2019

Barbara Ann Patterson, age 64 of Clinton, passed away suddenly Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center.  She was a 1972 graduate of Lake City High School. She enjoyed helping each year with the Anderson County Toy Drive.  Her greatest loves where her family and her canine companion.

Preceded in death by her son, Dana Shane...

Mar 16, 2019

Mr. Bill Collins, age 73 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. A member of Farmer's Grove Baptist Church, Mr. Collins loved his church, the beach and running.  He was a trade carpenter and a veteran of the United States Navy.

Preceded in death by his parents, William and Mable Collins;...

Mar 15, 2019

Bobby Collins, age 68, of Heiskell, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 3, 1950 to the late Harvey and Leoma Cooper Collins in Knoxville. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Bobby was a loving father and grandfather, he will be dearly missed. In addition to his parents,...

Mar 14, 2019

James Edgar Roy, age 70, of Louisville, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 31, 1949 to the late Edgar and Marie Jackson Roy in Madisonville, TN. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by, brother, Paul Roy

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Mar 13, 2019

Victoria Jean Pless Walker,   of Clinton passed away  peacefully in her home  on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the age of 69 years. She was an incredibly talented women who accomplished amazing things with her creativity and helping others find their passion. She owned and operated Walker Doll Company in Clinton for 14 years. She was director of Morning Point...

Mar 10, 2019

Hope Spitzer Jordan, age 94 of Jacksboro, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Tennova Lafollette Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on March 16, 1924 to the late Adrian and Mary Lou Leinart Spitzer. She was loved by many people, most of whom knew her as "Granny". Her family and church were her great joys, and no...

Mar 9, 2019

Kenneth Maurice "Reece" Wallace was born April 10, 1930, on the mountainside of

Briceville, Tennessee. Always filled with energy and love, Reece lived a full life guided by a

strong moral compass and unwavering faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a

dedicated husband, father, grandfather, worker, teacher, farmer, coach,...

Mar 9, 2019

Edward "Ed" Salmon, age 89 of Clinton passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 9, 2019.  He was born February 13, 1930 in Greece, New York and was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Ed is survived by his daughters, Lydia Pride and Rebecca Johnson.

The family will have a Celebration of Life...

Mar 8, 2019

Sandra Kay Nelson, age 60 of Marietta,Georgia, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 13, 1958 to Monty and Barbara Cerda.

Sandra was a dedicated mother and grandmother who always put her family first. Her family and friends were always important to her and...

Mar 8, 2019

Claude "Rick" Waddell, age 68 of Caryville, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at UT Hospital. He was born on December 1, 1950 to the late Fred George and Vivian LaVergne Jackson Waddell in Caryville. He was a former deacon and youth leader at Vasper Baptist Church and later became a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was...

Mar 7, 2019

Ely Smith Cook, age 95, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the home of her beloved daughter Carol Wolfenbarger in Knoxville, Tennessee.  She was born on April 20, 1923, in Tazewell, Tennessee, to the late Hence and Dovie Bull Smith. Ely was a passionate caregiver and devoted wife to her late husband Clyde Cook, Sr. She loved...