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James Douglas Frazier

James Douglas Frazier

Jan 31, 2018

James Douglas Frazier, 79, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Tennova, Physicians Regional. Born February 25, 1938, in Covington, Kentucky. He graduated the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. He began his Tennessee career at Hoskins Drug Store in 1961 and retired from CVS Clinton, March 2003. He fell in love with...

Dennis Scott Birch

Dennis Scott Birch

Jan 29, 2018

Dennis Birch age 41 of Andersonville passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018.  He was born on October 25, 1976 in Olongopo, Phillippines to Dennis and Judy Birch. Preceded in death by father, Dennis Birch and daughter, Sydney Birch Dennis is survived by Mother…. Judy Birch of Andersonville Son…. Trevor James Birch of Virginia Beach, Virgina Daughter…. Klaressa Birch of...

Edith Gipson

Edith Gipson

Jan 29, 2018

Edith Dianne Gipson, age 69 of Clinton, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center. She graduated from South Point High School in South Point, OH. She was an avid animal lover but her greatest joy was being a mother, wife, homemaker, sewing and traveling to Ireland. She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Wykle...

Alfred Dexter

Alfred Dexter

Jan 28, 2018

Alfred John Dexter age 69 of Clinton, Tennessee went to be with Jesus January 28, 2018. He was born and raised in New Jersey, and drafted to serve in Vietnam in 1967. Following a long painful battle with the effects of Agent Orange, Al has gone home. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother. He leaves...

Susan Brinkley Salyer

Susan Brinkley Salyer

Jan 27, 2018

Susan Brinkley Salyer, age 69, passed away after a brief illness on January 27, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born in Bristol, TN on June 16, 1948 to Jack and Eula (Massengill) Brinkley.

She was a 1966 graduate of Bristol Tennessee High School. She then attended ETSU and earned her B. S....

Jerry Brantley

Jerry Brantley

Jan 27, 2018

Jerry Norwood Brantley went home to Jesus and loved ones who preceded him on January 27, 2018 after being ill for several months. He was born on the 4th of May, 1931 in Vidalia, Georgia, graduated from Vidalia High School in 1948, served overseas in Korea in the US Army and graduated from Southern Tech. He moved to work in...

Patricia Lou Behrens

Patricia Lou Behrens

Jan 27, 2018

Patricia L. Behrens age 72 of Oak Ridge passed away at her home on Saturday, January 27, 2018. She was born in Worthington, Ohio on November 26, 1945 and graduated from Worthington High School before moving to Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Patricia was a CNA for private sitters for 15 years and for Comfort Keepers for the last 6 months. She...

Hobert C. Longmire

Hobert C. Longmire

Jan 26, 2018

Hobert C. Longmire, 86, of Andersonville, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018. He was born on August 24, 1931, in Knoxville. Hobert was a life-long member of Andersonville United Methodist Church. He grew up on the family farm in Andersonville and continued raising dairy cattle, beef cattle, and tobacco there until retirement. In addition to being a farmer, he...

David James Daugherty

David James Daugherty

Jan 21, 2018

David James Daugherty, age 67 of Clinton passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Summit View of Rocky Top. He is survived by his son, Cody Daugherty of Rocky Top; brother, Greg Daugherty of Clinton; sisters, Sharon Daugherty Fox and Kathy Daugherty both of Clinton; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Becky Daugherty of Clinton. A Celebration of Life will...

Helen B. Humphrey

Helen B. Humphrey

Jan 21, 2018

Helen B. Humphrey, age 96, of Clinton passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at The Waters of Clinton. She was born in Clinton, TN on January 14, 1922 to the late M.T. and Frances Graham Humphrey. Helen was a member of the Hinds Creek Baptist Church. She retired from Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Helen enjoyed gardening,...

Kathy Burchfield

Kathy Burchfield

Jan 20, 2018

Kathy Burchfield, age 61 of Andersonville passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Throughout Kathy's life she was loved animals, gardening, taking care of people, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren. For many years Kathy was the Director of Nursing at Greenfield Assisted Living in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her...

Sharon Amore Johnson

Sharon Amore Johnson

Jan 14, 2018

Sharon Amore (Thomas) Johnson age 73

Clinton, Tennessee.

Passed away January 12, 2018

She was born in Baltimore, Maryland October 1, 1944. Sharon was a member of the Seventh day Christian Assembly Woodson Rd in Knoxville. During her last days, confined to her bed, she would continually ask if it was...

Darrell Steven Metcalf

Darrell Steven Metcalf

Jan 13, 2018

Reverend Darrell Steven Metcalf, age 58 of Harriman, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born on October 24, 1959 to Vanie and Marjorie Fox Metcalf in Knox county. He worked as a mechanic at BWXT - Y-12 for a number of years. He was a member of Farmer's Grove Baptist...

Shelia Benton

Shelia Benton

Jan 12, 2018

Shelia Benton, age 66 of Andersonville passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018. Shelia was of the Baptist Faith. Throughout her life she loved music, going to the beach, playing with babies, and was an animal lover. Shelia was a phlebotomist and worked at Medic Regional Blood Center for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester...

Gene Allen Corder

Gene Allen Corder

Jan 11, 2018

Gene Allen Corder, born January 6, 1945 Although Gene was handicapped, he loved life and everyone he met and he was a joy to be around. Gene was preceded in death by....Dad Robert Doyle Corder, mother Opal Vertie Corder, brothers Douglas C. Corder, James Leon Corder and nephew Barry Doyle Corder. Survived by brother....Brother Archer V. Corder sister Margaret Ann...

Jerry Jenkins

Jerry Jenkins

Jan 10, 2018

Jerry Jenkins, age 79 of Clinton passed away at his residence on January 10, 2018.  Jerry was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of Grace Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John R. and Jewel Webster.

He is survived by:

Loving wife……………           Carolyn Jenkins of Clinton

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Helen Watkins

Helen Watkins

Jan 9, 2018

Helen Watkins, age 80 of Oak Ridge passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at her residence. Helen was born on May 10, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ora and Mary Elizabeth North. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com

Thelma Christine Norris

Thelma Christine Norris

Jan 7, 2018

Thelma Christine Terry Norris, 92, of Clinton passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Methodist Medical Center on Sunday, January 7, 2018.  Christine was born on September 20, 1925, on her family's farm outside of Cookeville, TN, one of seven children.  She grew up in a Christian-faith home, and those guideposts led her throughout her life.

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William Woods

William Woods

Jan 7, 2018

William (Bill) Woods of Clinton passed away on Sunday, January 7. He was a Deacon and faithful member of New Beverly Baptist Church in Knoxville. Bill retired in 1992 from Martin Marietta Energy Systems in Oak Ridge after working 37 years at Y-12, K-25, and X-10. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was preceded...

Christina D. Bell

Christina D. Bell

Jan 5, 2018

Christina D. Bell, age 71 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and was of the Baptist Faith. She was a graduate of Clinton High School Class of 1965. She greatly loved her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Margaret Searles; brother, Richard...

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