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Cheryl Johnson Taylor
Aug 19, 2018
Cheryl Johnson Taylor, of Clinton, Tennessee, transitioned from this life on August 19, 2018. She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky and grew up in Oak Ridge.
Cheryl leaves behind her loving husband, D.C. Taylor, Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew D. Johnson and Virginia Pennington Johnson of Oak Ridge.
She...
Patrice Anne Kile
Aug 17, 2018
Patrice Anne Kile, 71 years old, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, following a lengthy illness.
Patrice was the oldest of seven children born to Dr. James C. Kile, Jr. and Grace Spengler Kile, who preceded her in death. Patrice was born on December 6, 1946 in Oak Ridge,...
Gregory "Donkey" Or "Big'Un" Dearing
Aug 16, 2018
Gregory "Donkey" or "Big'un" Dearing, age 34, of Briceville, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 in Elkhart, IN. He was born on December 9, 1983 in Knoxville to Tommy Dearing and Mary Davis. He was a truck driver for Advanced Transportation for a number of years. He enjoyed going four wheeling, RC cars, collecting guns, watching dirt track...
John Wesley Hagan
Aug 16, 2018
John Wesley Hagan, age 86 of Powell, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born May 9, 1932 in Nashville, TN to the late Alfred and Mary Hagan. He was a deacon of Grove Heights Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Smith Hagan....
Rebecca Sue Galvin
Aug 14, 2018
Rebecca Sue Galvin, age 58 of Clinton, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at her home.
Becky was a CNA for many years before working with children both at St. Mark's United Methodist Church daycare and with Anderson County Schools.
Becky is preceded in death by her parents, Delford and Clara...
Janice Melton Wetherington
Aug 14, 2018
Janice Melton Wetherington, age 73 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018
A member of Red Hill Baptist Church, Janice enjoyed her many years in childcare loving on infants. Janice loved collecting teapots and dolls and making ceramics.
Preceded in death by her husband, James; and parents, Oakley and Estelle Melton.
Janice...
Lucille E. Boles
Aug 14, 2018
Lucille E. Boles, age 77 of Clinton passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was born February 9, 1941 in Danbury, Connecticut to the late Jerry and Jenny Manone. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Boles and brother, Jerry Manone. She is survived...
Todd Marshall Seigmund
Aug 13, 2018
Todd Marshall Seigmund, age 54 of Norris, passed away suddenly Monday, August 13, 2018.
Todd was a loving father to his children, he loved reading and traveling. He was a 20 year resident of Norris where he was a business owner. He survived cancer and was a proud veteran of the 82 nd Airborne with the Army...
Seward Norris
Aug 12, 2018
Seward Bishop Norris, 80, of Oak Ridge, TN passed away August 12, 2018 in Bimini, Bahamas. He was born in Nashville, TN on September 22, 1937. He grew up in Cumberland County. After moving to Oak Ridge as a young man, he became a successful businessman. He developed Riverbend, Castlewood Condominiums, Greggory's on the Water, and Rivers Run. As a...
Stanley Wade
Aug 12, 2018
Stanley Mitchell Wade, age 70 passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, August 12, 2018. He was a member of Sinking Springs, United Methodist Church. His greatest love was being a dad, grandfather and great grandfather. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Blondell Wade, sisters, Janice Foster and Charlene Willamson. He is survived by his wife, Diane Wade;...
Deloris A. Johnson
Aug 10, 2018
Deloris A. Johnson, age 77 of Clinton went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 10, 2018. Deloris was born in Clinton on February 28, 1941 to the late Haskell and Lucy Kate Bailey. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1959 and later graduated from Knoxville Business College. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church...
Paul Archer Hatmaker
Aug 9, 2018
Paul Archer Hatmaker, age 75 of Andersonville passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2018 at his residence. Paul was a member of Sequoyah Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma C. Hatmaker; parents, Fletcher and Haley Hatmaker; son, Quint Hatmaker; brothers, Luther, Mirma, & Lee Hatmaker; grandson, Jason Paul Hatmaker. He is survived by: Sons………………. David...
Roger Keith Proffitt
Aug 9, 2018
Roger Keith Proffitt, a Loving Husband, Father, and Uncle passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 9th, 2018. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Patricia Comer Proffitt and his mother, Mabel Proffitt Evans. He is survived by daughters Summer Perkey of Nashville, Lisa Glandon of Clinton, and brothers Jeff Proffitt and Kenny Proffitt. He...
Ronald Wallace
Aug 7, 2018
Ronald B. Wallace, age 31 of Andersonville went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2018. He was born on November 24, 1986, he was a member of Lone Mountain Baptist Church in Andersonville. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Archie and Edna Wallace. He is survived by his parents…. Ronnie and Kathy Wallace Brother…. Curtis...
Margaret "Loretta" Farmer-Johnson
Aug 6, 2018
Margaret "Loretta" Farmer-Johnson, a lifelong resident of Clinton, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2018 at the age of 94 while surrounded by her indebted family and friends by her bedside. Born March 22, 1924, Mrs. Johnson was a devoted Christian who raised her family in the church and dedicated her life to loving her children,...
Jennifer Ellen Troutt
Aug 6, 2018
Jennifer Ellen Troutt, age 46 of Jacksboro, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Lafollette Medical Center. She was born on April 18, 1972 to the late Rev. Jerry and Anna Joyce Lindsay Woods in Atlanta, GA. She was a member of High Knob Baptist Church. She enjoyed riding four-wheelers, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren,...
Donald K. Jordan
Aug 5, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald K. Jordan, Jr. announces his passing on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at the age of 88 years. Donald was born in Youngstown, Ohio on November 12, 1929. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan and discharged in 1953. Upon returning home, Donald rejoined...
Orlin J. "Papaw" Bernard
Aug 5, 2018
Orlin J. "Papaw" Bernard, age 91 of Clinton went home to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Orlin attended Hillvale Baptist Church and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Orlin was a veteran of the United States Army and Navy and served our country in...
Heather Michelle Saltkill
Aug 3, 2018
Heather Michelle Capps Saltkill, age 41 of Clinton, TN, originally from Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on Friday, August 3, 2018. Heather was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church. When living in Chattanooga, she was Event Coordinator for the children's program at Hickory Valley Christian Church.
She was a member of Future Homemakers of...
Lawrence Simmerman Viar
Aug 1, 2018
Lawrence Simmerman Viar joined his heavenly father on August 1, 2018. Lawrence was born December 24, 1948. Lawrence attended school at Clinton Elementary School, Clinton High School, and attended Tennessee Wesleyan College and later Georgia Technical. He worked mostly in the electronics industry. Lawrence was preceded in death by his father, Charles Lawrence Viar; brother, Kenneth Howard Viar.
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