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Margaret Helen Crowley

Margaret Helen Crowley

Dec 12, 2017

Margaret Helen Chambers Crowley, 86, left her earthly home for her eternal home where she gained her angel wings on December 12, 2017. She was born To Teamon and Mindi (Jeffers) Chambers in Huntsville, TN on March 28, 1931. She married Lorie D. (L.D.) Crowley on March 29, 1948. Margaret and L.D. moved from Scott County and settled in Clinton...

Kenneth David Lowe

Kenneth David Lowe

Dec 11, 2017

Kenneth David Lowe, age 66 of Oak Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born on March 29, 1951 to the late Elzeck Arvin and Mary Phillips Lowe in Fort Knox, KY. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He enjoyed collecting coins and visiting with fiends....

Brenda Gail Clay

Brenda Gail Clay

Dec 8, 2017

Brenda Gail Clay, age 70 of Lancing, TN, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 8, 2017 at Roane Medical Center. Preceded in death by her parents, Leo William Davidson and Helen Geneva King; husband, Michael Clay. She is survived by her daughter, Regina Sue Crosley of Clinton; grandchildren, Krystle Johnson and husband Michael of Kingston, TN, Zack Crosley of Knoxville, TN;...

James "Ronnie" Pyatt

James "Ronnie" Pyatt

Dec 8, 2017

Pyatt, James Ronald (Ronnie), age 71 of Knoxville, passed Friday, December 8, 2017 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. Ronnie grew up in the grocery business helping his father, James W. Pyatt with Pyatt Enterprises located in Clinton, Tennessee. Survivors: Sue and daughter Chastity; sisters, Sherry Hicks and husband Flip and Tracy Smitt...

Almeda Alice Smith

Almeda Alice Smith

Dec 8, 2017

Ms. Almeda Smith, age 94 of Clinton, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at The Waters of Clinton. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Clinton. Preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Hugh and Julia Smith; brothers, Olof Smith, John Smith, H.L. Smith and Dalton Smith; sisters, Ocie Woods, Leona Duncan, and Ruby Smith; niece, Annetta Smith...

James "Jd" Slover

James "Jd" Slover

Dec 7, 2017

James Doyle (JD) Slover age 87 went home to be with Jesus December 7, 2017.

Survived by his wife of 61 years Jo Ann Cook Slover.  Four daughters, Sherrie Phillips, Pamela Carden and husband James, Angelia Flatford and husband Charles, Rhonda Sharp and husband Kenny.   Seven grandchildren: Danny Phillips and wife Shannon, Tiffany Phillips Tilley, Robbie Duncan,...

Bill Joe Weaver

Bill Joe Weaver

Dec 7, 2017

Bill Joe Weaver, age 82 of Clinton, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at NHC of Oak Ridge. Bill was a faithful member of Moran Baptist Church until the last four years due to sickness. Mr. Weaver enjoyed greeting people while working at Martin Funeral Home in Clinton. He was also employed with White Stores and the Anderson County School...

Lelia Smiddy

Lelia Smiddy

Dec 7, 2017

Lelia Smiddy, age 69 of Caryville, passed away on December 7, 2017 at her residence. She was born on December 7, 1948 to the late Finley and Nancy McGhee Cross in Stoney Fork, TN. She had a degree in college and worked at the Corner Drug as a Pharmacy Technician for many years.  She was a beloved member of...

Larry Dean Caudill, Ii

Larry Dean Caudill, Ii

Dec 6, 2017

Larry Dean Caudill, II, born March 31, 1977 passed away December 6, 2017. Larry was a carefree, loving and very funny guy. He touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him. Preceded in death by his father, Larry D. Caudill. He is survived by his children, Alyssa of Detroit, MI, Nicole Elizabeth and...

Faye D. King

Faye D. King

Dec 4, 2017

Faye King, previously of Ivanhoe Road in Clinton died peacefully at Morning Pointe Assisted Living on Monday, December 4, 2017. She is survived by one daughter, Doris King of Cape Vincent, NY and Suffolk, England, one grandson, Connor Hoffman and wife Yuan Wei of Tallahassee, FL, four sisters, Kathryn Cox of Clinton, Juanita Ferraro of Aurora CO, Ann Heffernan of...

Opal Martin Walker

Opal Martin Walker

Dec 3, 2017

Opal Martin Walker, age 96, of Clinton went home to be with Jesus, her 3 children and husband on Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was a lifelong member of Black Oak Baptist Church. The past 8 years she lived with her Morning Pointe Assisted Living family where she served as Resident Ambassador and self-proclaimed Mayor. She worked at Magnet Mills,...

Marjorie May Wilder

Marjorie May Wilder

Dec 3, 2017

Marjorie May Wilder, age 81, of Harriman passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center. Marjorie was a waitress at Twins Café in Clinton, Lubys Cafeteria and Snow White's Café in Oak Ridge. Throughout her life she loved crocheting, playing the guitar, dancing, fishing and going to Ciderville Music. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Roy Franklin "Frank" Sherwood

Roy Franklin "Frank" Sherwood

Dec 2, 2017

Roy Franklin Sherwood, age 86 of Clinton, passed away on December 2, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on May 10, 1931 to the late Elmer Eli and Myrtle Mae Walker Sherwood in Oliver Springs. He was a loving husband, father, and son who loved his grandchildren very much. He will be dearly missed....

Tim Butler, Sr.

Tim Butler, Sr.

Nov 29, 2017

Tim Butler, passed away on November 29th 2017. Born in Celina TN (Clay County) September 15th, 1937. He attended Clinton High School where he played basketball and football graduating in 1955. He received a degree in Chemical Engineering from Tennessee Tech University. After graduating from Tennessee Tech he began working in the labs at Oak Ridge. After retiring from Oak...

William "Tim" Beets

William "Tim" Beets

Nov 29, 2017

William "Tim" Beets, age 71, of Heiskell, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 28, 1946 to the late Carl and Margaret Collins Beets. Tim was a highly accomplished carpenter for the Museum of Appalachia and served 18 years in the S.S.M.C of Anderson...

Iva Risden

Iva Risden

Nov 28, 2017

Iva Risden, age 76, of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at The Waters of Clinton. She was born in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Elmer and Nettie Norris Risden. Iva was a member of the Greenway Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Iva is preceded in death by her sister, Bernice Sayles. Survived by: Sibling………Lena Meredith...

John Hardings Elliott

John Hardings Elliott

Nov 28, 2017

John Hardings Elliott, age 55 of Clinton passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. Throughout his life he loved looking for Ginseng and arrowheads, fishing, watching football, car racing, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Elliott, Sr.; sister, Channa R. Elliott. He is survived by: Loving mother…….. Carrol Elliott Copeland...

Carl W. Von Buelow

Carl W. Von Buelow

Nov 28, 2017

Carl Werner von Buelow, age 92 of Clinton passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017.

He was born in Alhambra, CA on March 2, 1925 to the late Ernst and Anna Marie Stybr von Buelow. He was married in 1954 to Alice Cecile...

Elaine Miller Henderson

Elaine Miller Henderson

Nov 27, 2017

Elaine Miller Henderson, age 92 of Clinton, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton. Elaine was a lifelong resident of Anderson County who enjoyed gardening and time spent with family and friends. She was preceded in death by husband, James Howard Henderson; children, Steve Henderson and Sandra Nelson; parents, Harve and...

Dee Boody

Dee Boody

Nov 27, 2017

Dee Boody, age 92 of Norris passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at The Waters of Clinton. She was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church and was born November 2, 1925 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Sidney and Frannie Marshall. Deloris was the receptionist for many years at McNeely Family Physicians. In addition to her parents...

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