Obituaries

Feb 22, 2018

James Thomas Bailey, age 62 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Tom was born in Lake City, Tennessee on January 16, 1956 to the late Owen and Zenith Nance Bailey. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and continued to work as an aircraft mechanic in Knoxville. Tom was a loving husband, father...

Feb 21, 2018

Wilma Marie Pinner Bayless, 82 went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to join the love of her life, John Huff Bayless, her husband of 54 years peacefully Wednesday evening, February 21, 2018, after a lengthy battle with Cancer. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, James W....

Feb 20, 2018

Marie McLean Briscoe, age 94 of Clinton, TN passed away peacefully on February 20, 2018.  She was born July 6, 1923 in Gibson County, Tennessee to the late James D. McLean and Ruby Williamson McLean.

After graduating from Milan High School and attending West Tennessee Business College, she worked briefly at Milan Ordnance Depot.  Marie came to...

Feb 18, 2018

Earnest Coons, age 71 of Clinton passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side.  Earnest was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Coons; brother, James Coons and several sisters.

He is survived by:

Loving wife…………..            Tracy Coons of Clinton

Daughters……………             Leysa Johnson and Megan Rader

Feb 17, 2018

Gwendolyn Louise Carroll, age 67, passed away suddenly on February 17, 2018 and was received into her Savior's loving arms and took her place in his heavenly choir.  She was a beloved wife of 45 years, a loving sister and daughter, and a faithful servant of God.  She was a loyal and longtime member of North Clinton Baptist Church. ...

Feb 12, 2018

Samy E. Cooper, age 78, of Heiskell (unofficial mayor), went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 12, 2018. She was born on September 1, 1939 to the late James and Lily Young in Celina, TN. Samy was a long time member of the Bishopville Baptist Church. Everyone will remember Samy by her blue eyes, bright smile, and...

Feb 12, 2018

Lucas, Lee V. age 95 of Heiskell went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Hillcrest Health and Rehab Nursing Facility. Survivors: Geraldine (Jerry) Lucas Foust with whom he made his home. Sister in law Jean Lucas.  Special nieces, Mel Coward, Cheryl Brummett, Donna Yardley, Robyn Breeden, Shirley Tipton and Joan Freeman. Special nephew, Charlie Brown...

Feb 11, 2018

Schubert Martin Miller, age 78, was a loving husband and father, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was born in Rogersville, TN to the late Schubert and Maxine Miller. The family moved to Oak Ridge in the early 1940's where his father worked on the construction of many facilities during and after WWII and the Cold War. They...

Feb 11, 2018

Virginia Rosalee Gibson, age 89, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Golden Living Center in Clinton. She was born March 1, 1928 in Johnson City, TN to the late Joseph and Mary Etta Sorrell. Virginia was a member of the Fairview Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her flower beds. In addition to her...

Feb 11, 2018

Brian Hatmaker, age 58 of Andersonville went home to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Brian was born February 7, 1960 to the late Kenneth and Janie Hatmaker. He was a member of Sequoyah Missionary Baptist Church. Throughout his life Brian loved fishing, cooking outside on his gas grill but...

Feb 11, 2018

Ramona Loarine Rutherford, age 86, of Knoxville went peacefully to be with the Lord, at her home, surrounded by her family on February 11, 2018. Ramona, fondly known as "Bee", was born on May 2, 1931 in Indiana. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Clinton. She loved to collect antiques and travel. Ramona was preceded in death...

Feb 10, 2018

Terry Wayne Wilson, age 53 of Briceville, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on December 12, 1964 to Everette and Ann Harness Wilson in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Briceville Church of God. He enjoyed digging ginsing, camping, and spending time with grandkids. He will...

Feb 9, 2018

Effie H. Johnson, age 88 of Andersonville, TN passed away Friday, February 9, 2018.  She was a member of Norris First Baptist Church.  Effie was born February 17, 1929 in Marion, Virginia. She was a retired Registered Nurse but above all a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her during life's journey.  Preceded in death by...

Feb 9, 2018

Jack Homer Flinchem age 91, of Clinton, passed away on Friday, Februray 9, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on December 17, 1926 to the late Charles and Lassie Flinchem in Coal Creek, TN. Jack was a veteran of the United States Army. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelors...

Feb 8, 2018

Helen Irene Webber, age 93 of Clinton passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was a member of Covenant Life Church in Norris. Helen was born February 14, 1924 to the late Ed and Bessie Gross. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her daughter, Shirley Webber; brother, Homer Gross; half-brother, James Earl Prewitt;...

Feb 6, 2018

Homer Clotfelter, age 86 of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Homer was born in Vasper , TN in 1931. He was a gospel singer most of his life. He sang with several groups over the years around Campbell County and was the founder of the Gloryland Boys....

Feb 6, 2018

Jason Bartley Sherwood, age 41 of Clinton, passed away February 6, 2018. He was employed with Willow Ridge Garden Center in Oak Ridge. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernest Byrd, Homer and Ruth Sherwood. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Byrd; father, Robert B. Sherwood and wife Shirley; grandmother, Ada Marie Byrd; brother, Robert D. Sherwood; sister,...

Feb 4, 2018

James "Colonel" Elden Mayes, age 70 of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. James was a member of Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge and a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He retired from BWXT Y-12 in 2005 after 32 years of service as a Utilities Operator. Throughout his life James...

Feb 2, 2018

Dorothy Sue Cooper, age 64 of Clinton, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Vernon and Jeannine Cooper.  At the family request, there will be no services.

Feb 2, 2018

Clarence Watkins, age 86 of Oak Ridge passed away at his residence on Friday, February 2, 2018.  Clarence was born December 7, 1931 in Erin, Tennessee to the late Oscar and Lena Watkins.  Clarence was a member of Clinton Church of God.

The family will have a memorial service at a later date.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home...