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Edward B. Cagle

Edward B. Cagle

Aug 31, 2017

Edward B. Cagle, age 85 of Andersonville passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017.  Edward was a member of First Baptist Church of Andersonville and a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He retired from ORNL as a chemical engineer after 37 years of service.  Throughout his life he enjoyed gardening, traveling with his wife Joyce, fishing, and...

Donna Willaford

Donna Willaford

Aug 27, 2017

Mrs. Donna Jeanne Willaford passed away August 27, 2017 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Mrs. Willaford was born Donna Jeanne Evans on September 12, 1933, in Ravenna, Ohio. She served in the U.S. Air Force, was a homemaker, and an excellent gardener. She loved animals, especially dogs, and will be missed by her beloved Corgi, Dusty. Mrs. Willaford also enjoyed needlework...

Earl Leroy Braden

Earl Leroy Braden

Aug 27, 2017

Earl LeRoy Braden, age 89 of Clinton, TN passed away peacefully on August 27, 2017 at UT Hospital.  Earl was a World War II veteran in the United States Navy and retired from Exxon Merchants Marines where he got to travel the world on oil rigs.  He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Laura Braden; sister,...

William E. Brown

William E. Brown

Aug 26, 2017

William E. "Bill" Brown, 87, of Clinton, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 26, 2017 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Bill was born on July 16, 1930 in Devonia, Tennessee to William Fred and Edna Owens Brown. Bill grew up in New River, Tennessee. During his childhood he often helped in the...

Mary Harvey

Mary Harvey

Aug 26, 2017

Mary Harvey, age 82, of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. She was born on July 12, 1935 in Clinton to the late Sam and Vida Wilson Patterson. She attended Pleasant View Baptist Church when she was able. Mary enjoyed reading, gardening and spending time with her family. In addition to her...

James (Jim) L. Disney, Sr.

James (Jim) L. Disney, Sr.

Aug 25, 2017

James (Jim) L. Disney, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Clinton, TN on August 25, 2017.

He was surrounded by his family members. Jim was born on November 16 th , 1932, the only child of Esther and JC "Donk" Disney of Caryville, TN. He was a graduate of the Tennessee Military...

Charles Terry Webber

Charles Terry Webber

Aug 22, 2017

Charles Terry Webber, age 82 of Clinton passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017.  Charles was a member of Clinton First Baptist Church and attended Clinch River Baptist Church with his wife.  He was the Anderson County School Superintendent for 8 years and retired in 1989.  During his tenure as school superintendent, the Anderson County Board of Education and...

George Taylor Riggs

George Taylor Riggs

Aug 21, 2017

George Taylor Riggs, age 94 of Clinton went to be with his Savior on August 21, 2017.  George was born in Coal Creek, TN on July 9, 1923 to George Thomas and Sarah Sharp Riggs.  He was a long time member of South Clinton Baptist Church.  George was an avid sports fan and a well-known walleye fisherman.  He was...

Robert A. Bayliss, Jr.

Robert A. Bayliss, Jr.

Aug 21, 2017

Robert Bayliss, Jr., age of Clinton passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017.  Robert was born December 29, 1986 in Anderson County and throughout his life he loved to fish.

Robert is survived by:

Mother…………..       April Collins & husband Bill

Father…………….       Robert Bayliss, Sr.

Son……………….        Gavin Bayliss

Grandfather…….      Ed...

Goldie Jean Longmire

Goldie Jean Longmire

Aug 21, 2017

Goldie Jean (Sweat) Longmire, age 72 of LaFollette passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 very peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous battle with ALS. She was a member of Coolidge First Baptist Church and a faithful pastor's wife of 52 years. She loved the Lord and read her Bible faithfully. She enjoyed being with her family, especially her...

Peggy Turpin

Peggy Turpin

Aug 20, 2017

Mrs. Peggy Jean Turpin, age 71, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on September 20, 2017, at Parkwest Medical Center. Mrs. Turpin was born August 17, 1946, in Heiskell, Tennessee. Peggy loved to do anything outdoors but especially enjoyed gardening, cleaning, and spending time with her grandchildren. She had a giving heart and will be known for the love she had...

Juanita Irwin Crosby

Juanita Irwin Crosby

Aug 20, 2017

Juanita Irwin Crosby went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 20, 2017 and is resting peacefully after struggling with acute dementia over the last eight years. Her family showered her daily with loving care, many prayers and much love. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel C. Crosby; granddaughter, Lisa Duncan Hunley; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Ann Crosby;...

Harold Williams

Harold Williams

Aug 17, 2017

Harold "Cigar" Williams, age 72 of Heiskell, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Preceded in death by father and mother, Floyd and Viola Williams and sister, Joyce Hansen of Texas. He always loved Nascar. Harold was a car salesman from 1969 to 1995. He loved UT Football and enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He...

William Frederick May

William Frederick May

Aug 17, 2017

Williams Frederick May, age 84, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. He graduated from UT Knoxville with a Master's Degree in Science later earning his Ph.D. in Philosophy. He had a 35 year career at Y-12. He loved spending time with his family and was an avid reader. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Stella; and...

Bobbie Sowder Baird

Bobbie Sowder Baird

Aug 17, 2017

Bobbie Sowder Baird of Clinton took the hand of her Lord and Savior on August 17, 2017, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Clinton.  Bobbie left with her husband's spirit exactly seven years after his death on  August 17, 2010.  She was born to John C. and Christine Sowder on December 22, 1928 in Wooldridge (Campbell County) Tennessee.  She...

Cora Lee Wilson

Cora Lee Wilson

Aug 11, 2017

Cora Lee Wilson, age 77, of Clinton, passed away August 11, 2017 at her home.  She was born November 7, 1939 in Anderson County, Tennessee to Joe and Elizabeth Moore.  Cora Lee was a dedicated member of South Clinton Baptist Church.  She lived her life by the words of Proverbs 3:6" Seek God's will in all you do, and...

Audrey Faye Smith

Audrey Faye Smith

Aug 9, 2017

Audrey Faye Smith, age 53 of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, August 09, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born on June 12, 1964 to Cage L. and Glenna Vickery Braden in Lake City. She was a loving and hard working mother. Her favorite hobbies included knitting, reading, and she also loved animals. She...

Lula M. "Lou" Graham

Lula M. "Lou" Graham

Aug 6, 2017

Lula M. "Lou" Graham, left her suffering behind and went to walk with angels on August 6, 2017.  Lou was born in Pruden, Kentucky on September 29, 1935 to Jesse and Mary (Hassler) Green. Lou lived in Anderson County most of her life residing in Briceville, Lake City, and then in Clinton for the last several decades of life. ...

Gerald Autry Coggin

Gerald Autry Coggin

Aug 4, 2017

Mr. Gerald Autry Coggin, age 77 of Clinton, passed away suddenly Friday, August 4, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center. Gerald loved music and singing and was accomplished on many different instruments. He had a talent for wood carving and painting. He enjoyed being with people, especially with his church family at New Salem Baptist in Clinton. Following his honorable discharge...

Charles Green

Charles Green

Aug 3, 2017

Charles Cleveland "Chuck" Green, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2017 at age 87 surrounded by his beloved Tennessee family after a long battle with asbestosis.  Chuck has "gone to glory" where he joins his parents Lewis and Lydia Tyler Green; brothers, J.T., Alfred, and Jerry Michael "Mike" and sister, Emma Ruth.

He is survived by his...

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