Obituaries

Mar 30, 2018

William "Billy" Cook age 63 went to be with the Lord at his home on March, 30, 2018.  He was born in Lynch Kentucky on March 15, 1955.  He was a member of Northstar Church in Knoxville.  He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad on October 2, 2017 after 42 years.  He loved to travel, play golf and spend time...

Mar 30, 2018

James "Mike" Graham, age 64 of Clinton, passed away at his residence on Friday, March 30, 2018. Mike graduated from Clinton High School and later received his associate's degree in Criminal Justice from Roane State Community College. He retired from Anderson County Sheriff's Department and for many years worked for the Tennessee Highway Patrol.  Currently he was a Parole...

Mar 30, 2018

Leanette Siler, age 49 of Lafollette, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at her residence. She was born on December 11, 1968 to Damon Siler and Barbara Louise Marion Siler in Lake City. She enjoyed riding in the mountains, swimming, bonfires and taking vacations with the girls. She loved her family, especially her grandkids and will be dearly...

Mar 30, 2018

Edward Warwick, age 76 of Andersonville, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at his residence.  Edward was a member of Twinville Baptist Church in Powell.  Throughout his life he loved farming and hunting.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Virhue and Sephie Lou Warwick; brothers, Dillard and Earl Warwick; sisters, Violet Ezell and Rosie Sexton.

Mar 28, 2018

Byron Donald Robbins, age 52 of Clinton passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 with his loving family by his side.  He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church and owned and operated Robbins Heating & Cooling Services.  Throughout his life he loved playing the banjo, bluegrass music, classic cars, but most of all spending time with his family. ...

Mar 27, 2018

Capt. Fred Lay, age 86, of Clinton passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.  Fred was a long- time member of Bethel Baptist Church and was born January 16, 1932 to the late Hesler and Viola Lay.

Fred was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served our country in the Korean Conflict. During...

Mar 27, 2018

Sara Elizabeth "Cherry" Arnold, 90, born February 29, 1928 passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018. She was a member of the Beaver Creek Cumblerland Presbyterian Church and a member of the Sarah Prater Circle and Lamplighters class. Sara is preceded, in death by her husband, William Nathan Arnold, Jr., and her parents James Blair Prater and Sarah Arizona Blackburn. She...

Mar 27, 2018

Samuel Elmore Humphrey, age 82 of Heiskell passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at his residence.  He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Moss and Rittie Graham Humphrey; brother, Dorsey Humphrey; sisters, Ollie Elliott, Dixie Ridenour, Mary Kate Ballard, Virginia...

Mar 27, 2018

Sherrie A. Brooks, age 52, of Clinton passed away on March 27, 2018 at her residence.  Throughout her life she loved going to yard sales, singing, but most of all spending time with her family.  She is preceded in death by her father, Samuel Allison; brothers, James Edgar Cole and David Gibson.

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Mar 26, 2018

Wilfred "Bill" Cox, age 85, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully March 26, 2018, at Park West Hospital in Knoxville, TN., after a long battle with lung disease.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Cox; parents, Vernon Henry and Marie Ruston Cox of Evansville, IN; brother, Charles Cox also of Evansville.

Survivors include his...

Mar 26, 2018

Gary L. Stooksbury, age 63 of Clinton passed away on March 26, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1954 in Oak Ridge, TN to the late Roy and Mildred Stooksbury.

The family will have a Celebration of Life service held at a later date.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge...

Mar 25, 2018

Elsie Perkins Meredith, age 95 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Alexander Guest House in Oak Ridge.  She was a member of Clinton First Baptist Church for many years.  She was a very talented artist and was recognized nationally for her China paintings and particularly skilled in painting with oils.  She studies...

Mar 23, 2018

Michael Warren McMahan (Mike) age 53 of Clinton, TN went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2018. He loved working on cars and was known for his mechanic skills. He loved hunting, fishing, and driving a big rig. He was owner/operator of Clinton Auto Repair. Mike is preceded in death by Max Lilies, Dean Liles, James...

Mar 23, 2018

Vernia Mae Mullins, age 71 of Rocky Top, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born on May 19, 1946 to the late Floyd and Minnie Crabtree Bailey in Campbell County. Vernia was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. She enjoyed attending and singing at church when she was...

Mar 21, 2018

Lisa Fielden Mefford, 60, of Oak Ridge passed away March 21, 2018, surrounded by family. Lisa graduated from Clinton Senior High School in 1976 and from Middle Tennessee State University with a Masters degree. She taught Special Education in Rutherford County, TN, for 23 years. Preceded in death by her father, Glenn Fielden and grandparents Robert and Ruthie Carden Fielden...

Mar 18, 2018

Kathey Anita Anderson, age 67, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was born on November 23, 1950 to the late Ike and Mamie Loy Anderson in Clinton, TN. Kathey was a member of Island Home Baptist Church where she played the piano for 30 years. She was a nurse and caregiver her...

Mar 18, 2018

Joseph "Adam" Elkins, 44, of Alma, Arkansas, formerly of Andersonville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, March 18.  He was born July 13, 1973, in Rockledge, Florida to Joseph and Linda Elkins.  He was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church of Andersonville.  He attended Walter State University, where he received an Associate's Degree.  He spent most of his professional...

Mar 17, 2018

Mrs. Glenna Koenig, age 79 of Clinton passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.  It was at Glenna's request that there be no services.

Mar 11, 2018

David Alan Barton, age 52, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his home. He was born July 20, 1965 in Oak Ridge, TN to Earl H. and Emma Sue Barton. David enjoyed fishing, music and loved his two dogs Timothy James and Tina Marie. He is preceded in death by mother, Emma Sue Barton and...

Mar 10, 2018

Troy H. Nelson, age 77, of Clinton passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his residence.  He was a member of Island Home Baptist Church.  Throughout his life he loved fishing, put put golf, going to church, and spending time with his family and friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Hilbert and Mary Nelson; brothers,...