Obituaries

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

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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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...

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...

Jan 2, 2018

The Rev. Kenneth Duane Ivey announced his call to the full time ministry when he was 26 years old. For the next 52 years he ministered the Gospel of Christ faithfully and with great integrity. He ministered through song with The Singing Ivey Family and through the preaching and teaching of the Word as a pastor and evangelist as well...

Dec 31, 2017

Mrs. Wilma Jean Murray, age 77 of Farragut, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at UT Medical Center. She was born September 16, 1940 and grew up in Lake City with parents Bill and Sophia Collins. Wilma spent her early career as an LPN on the OB/GYN floor at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She left the medical field...

Dec 31, 2017

Howard E. Crowder "Ed" Sr. passed away December 31, 2017 at Summit View of Rocky Top at the age of 80. Ed is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Ann Crowder; his son and daughter-in-law, Howard "Eddie" Crowder, Jr. and Kimberly; two grandchildren, Cameron Crowder and Madison Crowder; special Cousins, Mildred Allmon and Evelyn Bannister. Ed was born...

Dec 30, 2017

Billy Eugene Owens, age 89 of Heiskell, passed away on December 30, 2017 at the Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on September 3, 1928 to the late Robert and Myrtle Webb Owens in Williamsburg, KY. He was a veteran on the United States Army. He also worked for General Motors for a a number of years....

Dec 28, 2017

Pamela C. Roop, age 56 and born December 4, 1961, departed this life at her home in Knox County. Pamela was raised in Clinton, Anderson County. She was a graduate of Clinton High School. She Started in the University of Tennessee the year following her graduation. She completed 3 years and decided to move to Salt Lake City, Utah....

Dec 27, 2017

Frances Mae Mitchell, age 76 of Clinton went home to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.  Frances was a member of Community Baptist Church.  For many years Frances was a cook with the Oak Ridge City Schools and later the cook at Linden Elementary.  Frances was born September 17, 1941 in Anderson County to the late...

Dec 27, 2017

Margaret Ann Jones, age 76, of Caryville, passed away on December 27, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family, after a 5 year battle with cancer. She was born December 12, 1941 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Margaret was a member of Long field Baptist Church in Rocky Top, Tennessee. She accepted Jesus as...

Dec 24, 2017

Norman Foust, age 88, of Heiskell, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born on April 18, 1929 to the late Siegel and Bertha Melton Foust. Norman was a Veteran of the United States Army and later retired from University of Tennessee AgResearch and then from Oak Ridge Associated Universities. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening...

Dec 24, 2017

Lucy "Kate" Limburg Bailey, born July 2, 1919 in Kingston, TN passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at NHC Care Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a member of United Methodist Church for many years. Kate enjoyed working at Magnet Mills until it closed and had several various jobs after. Preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and...

Dec 21, 2017

Randal "Randy" Lee Morrow, son of the late Ida and H.L. "Jody" Morrow, passed away on December 21, 2017 at age 71. Randy is survived by his wife, Sharon; sons, Scott Morrow of Nashville, Travis (Amy) Morrow of Powell, and Tyler Morrow of Atlanta; grandchildren, Maria and Davis Morrow.  Randy was born in Pineville, Kentucky, and raised in Clinton where...

Dec 19, 2017

John G. Moore Sr. 92 passed away on December 19, 2017. He is preceded in death by wife Anne Keene Moore and son John G. Moore Jr. John is survived by son Terry K. Moore (Suzan) Grandchildren…. John G. Moore III (Amy), Beth Moore, Kevin Moore (Jessica), Susanne Fields (Matt), Blake Moore, Darcy Schrider (Matt), Cynthia Wright (Wesley), Melody Fish...

Dec 16, 2017

George Robert Barbee, Sr., age 80 of Andersonville, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by his family. George was a patriot who served his country for twenty years in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. He was a humble, hard-working man who was deeply devoted to his God...

Dec 16, 2017

Dorothy Jean Canipe age 76, of Harriman, TN passed away at her daughters home on December 16, 2017. She was surrounded by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by Earnest and Maddie Smart and a great-grandchild Caiden Canipe. Survived by: Sons…. David and Belinda Canipe Russell Jr. Canipe and Lee Daughter…. Theresa and husband Edward Liles 6...

Dec 13, 2017

Helen Goodwin, age 93, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at The Waters of Clinton. She was born on March 30, 1924 to the late Martin and Elsie Forester Stittums. Helen was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. She enjoyed working with the Special Friend group at church for many years. In addition...

Dec 12, 2017

James Curtis Pennycuff, age 74, of Oak Ridge passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was of the Baptist Faith. Throughout his life he was an avid collector of many different things and loved animals and babies. He was preceded in death by his parents, ST and Edna Mae Burress; father, Spencer...

Dec 12, 2017

Lola E. Pyles Stooksbury, age 91 of Norris, departed this life and entered eternal life with her Lord and Savior on December 12, 2017. Lola was a precious and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a lifelong member of Mount Pleasant Methodist Church of Andersonville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph G. Stooksbury; parents, Myrtle and...