Obituaries

Dec 11, 2018

Gloria Sue Ferguson Wilson, age 79, of Powell passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 reuniting with her beloved husband of 46 years and her parents in heaven.  She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Jarvis D. "J.D." Wison, US Navy retired; parents, Asa J....

Dec 11, 2018

Fred Gray Childress, Sr., ninety-one years old of Norris, Tennessee, joined his precious son, Fred, Jr. in heaven on December 11, 2018. He was delivered by his father, one of Kingsport's first doctors, on July 12, 1927 in the Cooks Valley community of Kingsport, Tennessee. In 1945, he joined the Navy and following his service, returned home and entered...

Dec 8, 2018

Reda Ivalene Dabney, age 84 of Clinton, passed away quickly Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Waters of Clinton.  She loved quilting and working with silk flowers. She truly enjoyed spending time with and loved her family dearly.  She was a switch board operator for the Clinton Telephone Company for many years and is also remember for many years...

Dec 6, 2018

Lisa Judd, age 48, of Powell, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018. She is was born in Madison, OH to the late Gene and Vera Bright Roby on June 20, 1970. She was a CNA for 30 years taking care of others and had a gift for encouraging/coaching troubled youth with open arms. She enjoyed playing cards, listening...

Dec 6, 2018

Charles Anthony Gross, age 57 of Lafollette, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Lafollette Medical Center. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be dearly missed.

The family will receive friends at the High Street Baptist Church on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 6-8pm with the memorial service to follow at 8pm...

Dec 3, 2018

Frances R. Finley, age 89 of Clinton, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab in Knoxville.  Frances was an amazing cook and worked for the Anderson County School System.

She is survived by her son, Daniel Finely of Clinton; daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Sidney Jones of Knoxville; grandsons, Matthew S....

Dec 2, 2018

Grace Ottinger, age 88 of Clinton passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Norris Health and Rehab.  She was a member of Claxton Church of Christ for 50 plus years.  Grace was born September 24, 1930 to the late Denton and Sara McDonald.  Grace loved spending time with her fur babies, Ginger and Raven.  In addition to her...

Dec 2, 2018

On Sunday, December 2, 2018, Chester Eugene Padgett, loving husband, father and friend to many, passed away at the age of 84. Chester was born on April 27, 1934, in Herrin, IL, to Chester and Arahwannah (Scott) Padgett. Chester and his wife Annabelle (Braden) Padgett began their journey in Cincinnati, OH, where they lived together until her early passing...

Dec 1, 2018

David Lamar Hanes went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 1, 2018.  He was born on December 28, 1932 to the late John and Anna Mae Hanes in Naples, Texas.  He surrendered to the call of the ministry of our Lord and pastored churches in East Texas and East Tennessee.  Mr. Hanes was also an educator...

Dec 1, 2018

Katie Rose Stroud Vaughan passed away unexpectedly at UT Medical Center on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

She was born on October 4, 1949,...

Dec 1, 2018

Avery Dwight Brock, age 62 of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on April 7, 1956 to Avey and Ola Sanders Brock in Norris. He was a member of Glory Way Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his father, Avey Brock; daughter,...

Nov 29, 2018

Pearl Conatser, age 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 29, 2018.  She was preceded in death by:

Husband….. Stanley "Boss" Conatser

Daughter….. Joyce Helen

Parents…..  Willard and Bertie Crowley

Brothers…..  Walter Crowley

L.D. Crowley

Arnold Crowley

Harold Crowley

...

Nov 29, 2018

Carl Stanley Johnson, age 78 of Powell, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 29, 2018 surrounded by his family.  Stanley was a lifetime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Heiskell. Stanley served in the US Army during Vietnam and retired from X10 after 33 years.  He was a very generous person who loved bass fishing.  He...

Nov 28, 2018

Diane Hooker Foust Cruze, age 58, entered into heavenly rest Wednesday, November 28, 2018 after a brief battle against cancer. She was born December 29, 1959 in Dalton, Georgia and graduated from Lake City High School in 1977. Diane was truly a one-of-a- kind to all who knew and loved her. She met hardship, which was no stranger to...

Nov 26, 2018

Nola Ann Wallace, age 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 26, 2018, surrounded by family.  Born May 21, 1948, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Edwin and Wanda Wallace. She was a 1966 graduate of Norris High School. Nola worked at Y-12 Federal Credit Union in Knoxville, where she enjoyed wonderful relationships with both customers and co-workers.  She is survived...

Nov 23, 2018

Franklin "Lee" Bean, age 83 of LaFollette passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center.

Franklin was a self-employed contractor for over 60 years.  His hobbies were fishing and skiing on Norris Lake with family and friends.  His greatest hobby was work.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Roxie...

Nov 21, 2018

William "Bill" Humphrey, age 89 of Heiskell passed away on Wednesday November, 21 2018.

Preceded in death by wife, Frances Humphrey; mother, Ula Agnes Wilkerson and several brothers.

Bill is survived by his daughter, Wilma Foust of Clinton; son, Billy Wayne Humphrey and wife, Patsy of Heiskell; grandson, Denver Joseph Waddell and wife, Natalie; great...

Nov 20, 2018

Martha Chafin, age 93 of Norris passed away at her residence on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.  She was born February 22, 1925 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Edward and Kathleen Gorman Paulsen. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville.  Martha's philosophy for life was, work hard, play hard, love a lot, help whenever you can-never...

Nov 18, 2018

Helen Gilboe Beckner, age 88 of Powell, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Park West Medical Center.

Preceded in death by her husband, James W. Beckner. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon, Mary and Rose; sisters, Alice Weier, Agnes Septer and Carol Duford; grandchildren, James, William and Amanda; great grandchildren, Owen, Wyatt and Jordan; and...

Nov 18, 2018

Delia J. Davis, age 95 of Clinton passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at The Waters of Clinton.  Delia retired as a payroll specialist with the Veterans Administration after 34 years of service.  Throughout her life she loved sewing, stuffed animals and dolls, but most of all spending time with her family.  She is preceded by her first...