Obituaries

Sep 25, 2017

Lonnie Lee Braden, age 71 of Rocky Top, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June 18, 1946 to the late Hurstle and Blanche Baird Braden in Anderson County. He was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching western movies....

Sep 22, 2017

Glenda Sue Parrott, age 70 of Rocky Top, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Tennova Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lafollette. She was born on September 10, 1947 to Herbert Glen Lay and Martha Rosenbalm Lay in Bell County, KY. She was a member of Cherrybottom Baptist Church and enjoyed attending when she was able. She...

Sep 21, 2017

Harley Stooksbury – Andersonville. Harley Stooksbury, born on July 13, 1934 with twin brother Harless to the late John and Maggie Poston Stooksbury passed away September 21, 2017. He was 83. Harley, a member of Red Hill Baptist Church, worked for Bush Brothers in Clinton, TN and also the Anderson County School System. Preceded in death by parents, six brothers,...

Sep 21, 2017

Edward R. Patty passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2017 at the age of 83. He was born April 4, 1934 in Sevier County, TN. Mr. Patty was drafted into the Army and served from 1958 to 1962. He was a mechanic in Oak Ridge, TN working at Vann's Supertest and later owner of Arrow Automotive. In the...

Sep 21, 2017

Jeffrey Giles, age 54 of Clinton, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. Born September 2, 1963 to Frank James and Nancy K. Wilcox Giles, Jeffrey loved being a mechanic at Donny Hitch Inc. Along with auto mechanics, Jeffrey loved shooting guns, fishing, cooking and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father; Jeffrey is survived...

Sep 20, 2017

Mrs. Peggy Jean Turpin, age 71, of Clinton, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 20, 2017, at Parkwest Medical Center. Mrs. Turpin was born August 18, 1946, in Heiskell, Tennessee. She attended the Second Baptist Church in Clinton and loved to worship her Lord. Peggy loved to do anything outdoors but especially enjoyed...

Sep 16, 2017

Ruth Ward Mason, age 94 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Physician's Regional Medical Center. The family will have a graveside service Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 1 pm at Leach Cemetery in Rocky Top.

Sep 15, 2017

Charlene Adkins, 85, of Dunkirk, IN, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 suddenly in Muncie, IN. Charlene was born in DeVonia, TN on February 25, 1932. The daughter of the late Susie (York) and Dorsey Patterson. She worked as an Inspector Checker at Kerr Glass of Dunkirk and was a member of local 96 glass workers union. She was a...

Sep 14, 2017

Earl B. Seeber, age 85 of Andersonville went peacefully to be with the Lord, at his home surrounded by his family on September 14, 2017. Earl was a member Valley View Baptist Church, Knoxville. In addition to his parents, William B. and Rena Walker Seeber; Earl was preceded in death by his first wife Wilma Grace Seeber; brothers,Virgil and Charles...

Sep 13, 2017

Elaine Davis, age 61 of Clinton passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at her residence.  Elaine loved to do anything outdoors but especially enjoyed gardening, cleaning, and swimming at the lake with her grandchildren. She had a giving heart and will be known for the love she had as a mother, grandmother, and friend.  Preceded in death by...

Sep 12, 2017

Edna Lorene Coffman Ballard Edna Ballard, 85, a long-time resident of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, in Kingsport, TN. Born April 26, 1932 in Crystal, Ar to Thomas A and Mollie Coffman, Edna was the youngest of six children. Raised in Southeast Kansas, she was married to Lyle G. Ballard from 1951 until his death...

Sep 10, 2017

Jeremy Trevor Pettet, age 32 of Clinton passed away on September 10, 2017 at his home in Clinton. He was an avid UT fan and played drums with several bands. He resided with his grandparents, Gene and Lila Pettet.

He is survived by his mother, Theresa Cunningham and husband David; step father, Mark Purdy; sister, Bethanie Langley;...

Sep 10, 2017

Carolyn Marie Clair Redmond, age 69 of Lafollette, TN passed away on September 10, 2017.  She was a member of World Harvester Church, she loved the Lord with all her heart.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Thelma Marie Green Clair and Earl Clair, a brother, Gary Clair and grandparents, Henry and Isabell...

Sep 10, 2017

George W. Elliott Jr., age 86, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 10, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 28, 1930 in Knoxville, TN to the late George and Edith Troutman Elliott Sr. George was a member of the Island Home Baptist Church. He was a veteran having served in the...

Sep 9, 2017

Brittany Nicole Frazier was born May 4, 1984 to the Union of Don Frazier and Darlene Rowe Frazier in Knoxville, TN.  She was granted Eternal Rest on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in Mt. Juliet, TN.  She graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 2003 where she set many records on the Oak Ridge High School basketball team.

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Sep 8, 2017

Alma Jean Fraker, age 81, completed her life's journey on earth surrounded by family and stepped into the arms of Jesus on September 8, 2017.  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a devoted Christian, mother and grandmother.  She was widely known for her generosity.  Nothing made her happier than making Raggedy Ann dolls, quilts, and pies...

Sep 8, 2017

Welby "Leo" Warwick, age 83 of Clinton, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born on November 5, 1933 to the late Admiral Dewey and Willie Edna Demarcus Warwick in Anderson County. Leo was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition...

Sep 6, 2017

Lissie Elliott Stooksbury, age 93, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge. She was born on May 17, 1924 in Clinton, TN to the late Tate and Amanda Wiggins Elliott. Lissie was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She loved reading her bible and loved her family. In addition to her...

Sep 1, 2017

Cleta Marie Guy Lovelace, age 81 of Clinton passed away on September 1, 2017 at Canterfield Assisted Living.  Cleta was of the Baptist faith and was born January 23, 1936 in Briceville, Tennessee to the late Drexel and Lillie Hatmaker.  In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Van Guy; second...

Aug 31, 2017

Jason Seward Norris, 40, of Oak Ridge passed away August 31, 2017.  He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 29, 1977.  Jason grew up in Oak Ridge, and was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School, Class of 1996.  He was enrolled in phlebotomy classes at Roane State Community College and looked forward to a career in that...