Obituaries

Oct 11, 2018

Michael Wesley Dorris, age 54, of Boise, Idaho; formerly of Heiskell, TN went home to be with his Savior on October 11, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born to Bobbie Joe Dorris and Phyllis Graham Dorris on October 6, 1964.  Michael was a man of many talents; he was a self-taught banjo player,...

Oct 6, 2018

Pamela Carden, age 55 of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at her residence. She was born on November 28, 1962 to Joe and Helen Mowery in Anderson County. She was the former owner of the Kountry Kitchen in Oliver Springs. She was a member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church and will be dearly missed.

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Oct 2, 2018

Ronald "Ron" Liptak, age 80 of Heiskell passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center. Ron was a veteran and Master Sgt. of the United States Air Force and served his country in the Vietnam War. Throughout his life Ron was an avid outdoorsman that loved hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his...

Oct 2, 2018

Stella Jones, age 77 of Clinton passed away on October 2, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center. Stella was a member of Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church. Throughout her life Stella loved working around her home place and taking care of her family. Stella was a healthcare provider and took care of many elderly residents at their home in Anderson County....

Oct 2, 2018

Clifford Wilson, age 78 of Clinton passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center. Clifford was a a member and Chairman of Deacons at South Clinton Baptist Church. Clifford and his wife Cora Lee owned and operated Wilson Wrought Iron in South Clinton for 46 years. Throughout his life he loved woodworking, and gardening where he...

Oct 1, 2018

Frances Edmunds Hamilton, 100, died Oct. 1 at Meadow View Senior Living Community, Norris. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Edmunds and Blossom Edmunds Slatery of Knoxville. Mrs. Hamilton graduated in 1936 from Knoxville High School and in 1940 from the University of Tennessee. Her late husband, Lester Hamilton, was owner and publisher of the Herald-Press in Palestine,...

Oct 1, 2018

Kenneth Everette McCarty, age 94, beloved husband, father , grandfather, great grandfather, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by all his loving family October 1, 2018. He was a faithful member of Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy, a 32nd Degree Mason, past member of the Optimist Club of Clinton...

Sep 29, 2018

Kenneth Kennedy, age 69 of Rocky Top, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on November 26, 1948 to Loranzy and Stella Bunch Kennedy in Anderson County. He enjoyed fishing and ginsenging and going to flea markets when he was able. In his later years, he enjoyed watching...

Sep 28, 2018

Alice Phillips, age 88 of Rocky Top, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at her residence. She was born on February 6, 1930 to the late Charles and Belle Vowell Bailey in Briceville. She was a member of Indian Bluff Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and working in her flower and vegetable gardens. She was a loving person...

Sep 25, 2018

Mrs. Hattie (Washburn) Manning, of Cleveland, TN., passed from this life into her heavenly reward on September 25, 2018. She was born February 7, 1941, to Gus and Julia (Fine) Washburn in Packard, KY, a small coal mining town.

Hattie was a 1959 graduate of Jellico High School. Hattie was an accomplished homemaker who loved to cook...

Sep 24, 2018

Mr. Donald E. Edwards, born September 23, 1938 died on September 24, 2018.  Retired from the Menomonee Falls, WI Police Department.

Preceded in death by his first wife, Sharon Edwards; father, Kenneth Edwards; mother, Irene Edwards Weeks; stepfather, Raymond Weeks; sister, Shelby Kirkpatrick; brother, Robert Edwards; stepbrothers, Bruce Weeks and Paul Weeks.

Donald is survived...

Sep 23, 2018

Zachary Adam Moore, age 27, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018. He was born on July 8, 1991 to Rodney and Debbie Hansard Moore. Zach enjoyed looking for arrowheads, hunting ginseng and gardening. Zach was a gentle soul and was much loved. He also enjoyed working alongside his father. Zach is preceded in death by, Grandmothers,...

Sep 22, 2018

Ancil Hyden, age 79 of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Beverly Park Place in Knoxville. He was born on May 5, 1939 to the late Jack and Arizona Petree Hyden in Fonde, KY. He was a member of the Church of God Mountain Assembly and enjoyed singing in church. He also loved going to...

Sep 17, 2018

John Lowell Montgomery, age 81, of Clinton passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Ft. Sanders Regional.  John was born October 31, 1936 to the late Walter and Flossie Montgomery.  John was a truck driver for Kroger Grocery Stores for 43 years.  In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his loving wife of...

Sep 16, 2018

Austin Anderson, age 20 of Jacksboro, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Austin was loving, charismatic, and larger than life. His sweet smile will be remembered by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. He was loved by so many and will be forever missed.

He is preceded in death by: grandparents, Wayne and Mary...

Sep 13, 2018

Danny Christopher Palmer, age 75 of Oak Ridge, passed away suddenly September 13, 2018.  He was a life time resident of Oak Ridge having graduated from Oak Ridge High School class of 1961. He was the owner and operator of Diversified Service Associates, Inc. and had mowed the right of ways for the City of Oak Ridge for 40...

Sep 13, 2018

Linda Sue Maner, age 67, of Clinton, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018. She was born on July 17, 1951 to Clarence and Eula Crumpley. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Crumpley. Survived by: Mother..... Eula P. Crumpley of Clinton Son….. Wayne and wife Angie Maner of Jackson, TN Daughter….. Kristina Justice and Curtis Briggs of...

Sep 11, 2018

Vestabeth H. Foust, age 89, of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. She was born on May 13, 1929 to the late John and Elma Orr Harber in Lee County, Virginia. Vestabeth was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Sep 10, 2018

Roy Linton Seiber, age 72, of Caryville, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born May 18, 1946 in Briceville, TN to the late Eldridge and Helen Wilson Seiber. Roy attended Vasper Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching westerns, listening to old-style country music, collecting knives, zippo lighters and playing the lottery. Roy loved spending...

Sep 10, 2018

Clyde Dew, age 92 of Norris, died following a year of declining health on Monday, September 10, 2018.  Clyde was a mechanic and small business owner and operated independent gas stations for over 40 plus years, retiring after selling Norris Service Center.  He had a knack for repairing anything with an engine, and always treated his customers fairly.