Obituaries

Jun 27, 2018

Thomas Mathew Curran, age 84 of Andersonville passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center.  Thomas was a veteran of the United States Army having served his country in the Korean War.  He retired from Stardust Marina.  Throughout his life he loved boating on Norris Lake, watching Tennessee football, and was an avid dog lover.

Jun 23, 2018

Macel Bernice Kesterson, age 94 of Clinton, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 23, 2018. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church in Oak Ridge.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Otis Kesterson; son, Leon Kesterson and one great grandchild; Parents; one sister and three brothers.

She is survived...

Jun 19, 2018

Lowell Edward (Jack) Carnes, age 84 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19. A retired aircraft mechanic, he spent his time on his houseboat on Norris Lake. Born in Harlan, Kentucky at a coal camp, he moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee as a young boy and played basketball for Oak Ridge High School. Jack loved life to the fullest and...

Jun 17, 2018

Pauline Denson Daugherty was born in Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia, on October 29th, 1928 and went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 17th, 2018. Pauline faithfully served with her husband in the United Methodist Holston Conference for 44 years throughout the Big Stone Gap, Virginia, Kingsport and Johnson City, Tennessee districts.  Pauline also worked at Tennessee Eastman and...

Jun 16, 2018

Ruth Gardner Augustine, age 88 of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at her residence. She was born on May 25, 1930 to the late Albert J. and Annie May Francis Gardner in Boston, Massachusetts. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and loved being at church when she was able. She lived a contented life...

Jun 15, 2018

James Dale Courtney (Jim), 71, passed unexpectedly at his home in Powell on Friday. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, Jim's generosity and sense-of-humor were his most notable characteristics. Always exceedingly kind, he will be remembered for his loving personality and putting other's needs above his own. As exemplified by his selection as a Parade All-American in...

Jun 13, 2018

DUCKETT, Helen McDonald, 88 - of Brentwood, formerly of Lake City, passed away June 13, 2018 in Nashville, TN. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake City and the Order of the Eastern Star.

Helen was a long-time nurse in the Lake City community having worked at the original Lake City Hospital and for...

Jun 12, 2018

Rhonda Cox Elliott, age 59, of Heiskell, TN passed away into her eternal home on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Physicians Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Rhonda professed her faith in Christ at a young age and was an active member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. She was a 1976 graduate of Norris High School, employed at Select...

Jun 9, 2018

Paula Jeanne Nickell Stevens departed this life June 9, 2018 at the age of 78. Along with her family, Paula made her home for the past 40 years at the Fountain City Sportsmen's Club on Norris Lake in Andersonville, Tennessee.

Paula was an elegant, kind, gentle, patient, beautiful, smart and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and...

Jun 9, 2018

Michael "Mike" Wayne Braden, age 68, of Rocky Top, went to be with the Lord on June 9 th 2018. He was born on September 1 st , 1949 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee to the late Calvin and Opal Parks Braden.  He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  In addition to his parents,...

Jun 7, 2018

Deborah Cash, age 56 of Powell, passed away on June 7,2018. Deborah loved her dog Lacey, she loved traveling, flowers and singing. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Powell. She is preceded in death by husband, Barry Cash and parents, Oscar and Alma Harmon, and sister, Karen Harmon Survived by: Aunts and uncles, Hubert and Betty Harmon...

Jun 7, 2018

Ella Bunch Overton, age 100 of Clinton, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at her residence. She was born on March 22, 1918 to the late Haskell and Bessie Daughtery Bunch in Anderson County. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. She was involved in many organizations during her lifetime. Among these were, Timely Topics,...

Jun 6, 2018

Wright, John P aged 67 of Clinton, TN died peacefully surrounded by his loving family June 6, 2018. John is preceded in death by his parents Rev. Ernest and Gladys Wright and brother Ronnie Wright. John is survived by his wife Sharon Wright and his children Jonathon Wright, Lisa Wright, Valerie Wright Schichtel, Daniel S Tipton, and Pamela Tipton and...

Jun 3, 2018

Jerry Martin, age 68 of Clinton, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 3 rd 2018.  He was a past member of Farmers Grove Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by his mother Maxine Pauline Martin, for whom he loved so much, father Hayes Martin and sister Opal Grooms.

Jerry enjoyed riding his motorcycle at...

Jun 1, 2018

Julian Dennick Wick, age 88 of Clinton, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Clinton. He was born on September 24, 1929 to the late George and Margaret Clingan Wick in Youngstown, OH.  Julian was a veteran of the United States Navy and was stationed in Key West for part of his...

May 29, 2018

Kasper Elliott, age 61 of Clinton passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center.  Kasper was over maintenance at North Clinton Elementary School.  Throughout his life he loved fishing, hunting, and working in the garden.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Margaret Elliott; brothers, Louis, RC, Albert & Eddie Elliott; sister, Magdalene...

May 28, 2018

Mary Jeanette Weldon (84) a resident of Clinton, TN passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018.

Proceeded in death by husband Howard D. Weldon and son David H. Weldon of Clinton. Also sister Lueann Lebow Gilbert of Texas.

Survived by brother, Fritz Lebow and wife Betty of Clinton; nephew, Benjamin Lebow and wife Sandra of...

May 28, 2018

Davis, Roberta Lee Meredith Age 91 , Lovingly known as Nanaw Passed away peacefully at Methodist Medical Center on May 28, 2018 She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver & Nell Meredith of Andersonville, TN; brothers John Paul Meredith (Reva) and Robert Meredith(Alma Jean) and sister Pauline (Polly) Meredith Jones (Bill). Survived by her sister Doran Meredith White,...

May 28, 2018

Barbara JoAnn Logan Graves, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at her residence. She attended Union Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Claude and Willie Logan; son, Daryl Clowers; brother, Robert Logan; sister, Rebecca Hoskins.

She is survived by: Husband, Paul Graves of Knoxville; Daughters, Debi Wines of...

May 27, 2018

Minerva Patricia Powers, 82, resident of Clinton, TN, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, died on Sunday, May 27, 2018. She was born March 17, 1936. As her mythic namesake would suggest, she was strong, quick-witted, and had the spirit of a natural adventurer. She was a fighter through and through as anyone that knew her could attest. It was...