Obituaries

Jul 14, 2018

Dee Ann Byrge, age 53 of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018. She is survived by her mother, Anna Byrge; sons, Kenneth Braden, Collin Braden and fiancé, Rebecca; daughter, Misty Braden; sisters, Diane Phillips and Linda Dabney; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com

Jul 14, 2018

Flavie Mourad - Terzian, age 81 of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018. She was born to the late Issa Mourad and Jamila Dadour in Syria. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Clinton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Hemaiak Terzian.

She is...

Jul 14, 2018

Mr. Winfred M. Douglas was born on July 19, 1930 at his family home in Hollingsworth, KY to his loving parents Foster and Lucy Douglas and was one of eight boys. Winfred attended Wynn High School in Habersham, TN. Upon graduating, he served his county in the US army in Korea for two years. After completing his service, he...

Jul 13, 2018

Vonda "Bonnie" Isbell (né Parker) of Norris, TN went home to her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2018, at the age of 83. Vonda was born on July 5, 1935 in Parrottsville, TN. She was a founding member of Norris First Baptist Church.  She taught Sunday school and Bible school for many years.

Vonda is preceded...

Jul 12, 2018

Ada Louise Daniel, age 74 of Lafollette, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. She was born on April 6, 1944 to the late Thomas and Violet Sutton Marlow in Monroe, MI. She was a very active person who loved life and was always ready to try something new. She enjoyed being out in...

Jul 9, 2018

Rhonda Glandon Woodfin, of Andersonville, Tennessee, died peacefully on July 9, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born in 1960 to Kelly Glandon and wife, Catherine Glandon, in Morristown, Tennessee. Rhonda married Sammy Woodfin in August of 1980, and together they happily raised a family with two daughters,...

Jul 7, 2018

Nancy Kathryn Giles Webber, age 84 of Clinton, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Summit View of Rocky Top.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Giles and Paul A. Webber; son, Jeff Giles; parents, John and Pauline Wilcox.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Jul 7, 2018

Louise Frances "Diz" Dean, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Friday morning at the Morning Point Alzheimer's Care Unit in Clinton, TN. She was born March 3, 1931 to the Reverend Earl Seiber and wife, Leola Vann Seiber. After attending Clinton High School, she attended and graduated from Knoxville General Hospital School of Nursing with a BS in...

Jul 7, 2018

Martha J. Craft, age 92 of Clinton, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-3 pm with a service to follow in the chapel at 3 pm at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens.

Jul 5, 2018

Carrie Cooper Lay Ginn, age 86 of Caryville, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Cumberland Village in Lafollette. She was born on October 31, 1931 to the late William H. and Mary Grisham Cooper in Campbell County. She loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Mt. Paron Baptist Church. She liked to sew and...

Jul 4, 2018

Verdie Kennedy Shannon entered into her Heavenly home Wednesday, July 4, 2018. She has faithfully served the Lord for many years.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Elzie Shannon; son, Frank Shannon; grandson, Richey Sharp; parents, L.R. and Tensie Kennedy; sisters, Bertha Byrge Marlow, Ora Bowling; brothers Carlie Kennedy, Harvey Kennedy, and Thomas Kennedy.

Jul 3, 2018

Charles "Chuck" Michael Vickery, age 61 of Clinton passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center. Preceded in death by his wife, Voletta Vickery; father, William R. Vickery and brothers, William Arnold Vickery and Lawerence Vickery. Chuck is survived by his mother, Bulla Vickery; daughters, Heather Liden and Adrian Riner; grandchildren, Chance, Andrew, Michaela, Michael and Katlynn; one...

Jul 3, 2018

Joseph (Joey - Joe) was found deceased at his home from natural causes. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pennington of Claxton & Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Meade of Clinton, father Ralph Charles (Charlie) Meade and aunt Maratha Meade of Knoxville.

Joey was of the Class of 84 Clinton Senior High...

Jul 2, 2018

Teresa Melton, age 61 of Clinton, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. She was born on February 28, 1957 to the late William "Bill" and Cloteene Pruitt in Oak Ridge. She was of the Christian faith.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sister, Terri Gadd....

Jul 2, 2018

Judy Ann Taylor, age 76 of Clinton passed away suddenly Monday, July 2, 2018.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Lorene Roberts and three siblings.

Judy is survived by her husband, Leon Taylor; sons, Eddie (Teresa) Taylor, Spike (Teresa) Taylor, Shane (Lavancha) Taylor; daughter, Theresa (John) Burgess all of Clinton; 6...

Jul 2, 2018

Mark Dwight Oaks, age 63 of Caryville, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at his residence. He was born on June 24, 1955 to the late Clarence Dewayne and Lois Louise Lawson Oaks in Lafollette. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Mark enjoyed working...

Jul 1, 2018

Mrs. Elizabeth Plummer Carter, age 94, of Clinton, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2018.

Elizabeth, daughter of Bertha and Carlyle Plummer, was born in Beaumont, Texas. She graduated from high school in Port Arthur and studied English at  Baylor University and received a B.A. In English literature.

Elizabeth met her husband, William...

Jun 30, 2018

Mr. Joe Lloyd, age 65 of Oak Ridge passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. At his request, there will be no services.

Jun 29, 2018

Reba Aileene Cook, age 86 of Clinton, TN went to be with the Lord Friday, June 29, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church where she maintained her Sunday School's ministry of sending cards to the sick and elderly. Her cards were a bright spot in numerous...

Jun 28, 2018

Margaret Taylor "Sissy" Holt, age 80, of Clinton, TN passed away peacefully with all of her family at her side on June 28, 2018. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and is now singing in the Heavenly Choir.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Carrie Taylor; sisters: Jean Taylor Perryman,...