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Tony Peterson

Tony Peterson

Jun 1, 2017

Anthony Ray Peterson passed away suddenly Thursday June 1,2017 at the age of 47. He was born in Chicago, IL but eventually made his home here in East TN. Tony graduated from Rutledge High School in 1988 and soon after that enlisted into the United States Navy, completing almost 8 years and serving on two tours in Iraq as a...

Gail Sue Bryant

Gail Sue Bryant

May 31, 2017

Mrs. Gail Sue Bryant, age 70 passed away after a brief battle with cancer Thursday, May 31, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Gladys Hansard. Survived by her husband of 53 years, Ray Bryant; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Maury Anderson; son, Tony Bryant; grandchildren, Carmen Bryant and A.J. Bryant; brother, Jerry Hansard; sister and...

Ina Mae Holladay

Ina Mae Holladay

May 29, 2017

Ina Mae Holladay, age 88, of Oak Ridge passed away on May 29, 2017 at her residence. Ina was born May 30, 1928 in Knox County, Tennessee to the late Theodore and Sarah Ann Bailey. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, James N. Holladay. She is survived by: Children.. Cindy Tomlin Tim...

Frances Humphrey

Frances Humphrey

May 29, 2017

Frances Hooks Humphrey, age 83 of Heiskell passed away on May 29, 2017 at her residence. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Frances was born on October 20, 1933 to the late Steve and Myrtle Hooks. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her son, Gary Lynn; brothers, Clyde, Dean, WL, Twin Frank...

Glen D. Adkins

Glen D. Adkins

May 27, 2017

Glen D. Adkins, age 85 of Clinton, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at UT Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. Glen completed Accounting for a bachelor's degree at the University of Tennessee, while working in the accounting department at Y-12. Glen had a strong heart for giving to those in...

Kenneth Lee Wiggins

Kenneth Lee Wiggins

May 26, 2017

Kenneth Lee Wiggins, age 80 of Heiskell, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. He was a retired auto body mechanic with Gary's Body Shop in Clinton and a veteran of the US Navy. He was a loving father and genuine friend to many. He loved his family, nature, fishing, gardening, and painting. He was a very much loved man and...

Laura Kay Baker

Laura Kay Baker

May 26, 2017

Laura Kay Baker, age 58 passed away May 26,2017 after a long battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. She is survived by sons, Scott Julian, Brad Julian; daughter, Jamie Julian-Smith; 8 grandchildren, 2 great granddaughters; mother, Mary Baker Stortzum; sister, Rebecca Morris, sister, Becky Jordan. She had numerous friends. She was an artist, loved horses, dogs, and sports. She was...

Charlie Ault

Charlie Ault

May 25, 2017

Charlie M. Ault, age 99 of Knoxville passed away at the Court Yard Senior Living on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Charlie retired from Alcoa Aluminum as a machinist and was a member of Zion Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Ault; parents, John and Mary Ault; several brothers and sisters He is survived by: Wife. Mildred...

Thana D. Lehman

Thana D. Lehman

May 24, 2017

Thana D. Lehman, age 84, of Norris, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born on May 17, 1933 to the late Roy and Ora Smith Stair in Clinton, TN. The family will receive friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton on Friday, June 23, 2017 from 5-7PM with...

Frank D. Boggs

Frank D. Boggs

May 23, 2017

Frank D. Boggs of Clinton, TN was born March 11, 1936 and passed away May 23, 2017. He was the only surviving son of the late Harrison and Ora Boggs of King's Creek, KY. Of the 13 children, there is one remaining, daughter Jewel Crase of Letcher County, KY. After graduating from Whitesburg High School, he joined the U.S. Navy...

Robert Paul Longmire

Robert Paul Longmire

May 21, 2017

Robert "Paul" Longmire, age 99 of Knoxville formerly of Andersonville passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Paul was a lifetime resident of Andersonville. Throughout his life he loved spending time in the garden and on the farm, but most of all with his family and friends. He was a member of Andersonville United Methodist Church and Valley Masonic Lodge...

Kenneth Roberts

Kenneth Roberts

May 17, 2017

Kenneth Roy Roberts, Jr. age 41 of Heiskell passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He was employed with C.H. Stucco as a Journeyman Plasterer. He is survived by his parents Kenneth and Cynthia Roberts; children, K.J., Daisy, Sky, Shyla, Harley and Jennifer; and brother to whom he was known as "Brody" Jimmy Roberts and wife Kristy "Sis". The family...

Larry Bailey

Larry Bailey

May 17, 2017

Larry W. Bailey, age 66 of Andersonville, passed away Wednesday morning, May 17, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center. Mr. Bailey is preceded in death by his parents, Plez and Juanita Bailey; wife, Gail Bailey; and sons, Kenneth and Larry Bailey, Jr. Mr. Bailey is survived by his daughter; Rhonda Bailey; grandchildren, Gabriel Cross, Ashley Cross and Haley Farmer; brothers, Ricky,...

Doris Kennedy

Doris Kennedy

May 14, 2017

Doris Elaine Kennedy, age 71 of Clinton, passed away on May 14, 2017. Doris was born in Highspint, KY and moved to Clinton after high school where she attended The Tennessee School of Beauty. Doris met and married Jim Kennedy in 1969 following his return from Vietnam and they moved to Tulsa, OK for a short time before turning to...

Phyllis "Anita" Hooks Milam Baer

Phyllis "Anita" Hooks Milam Baer

May 13, 2017

Phyllis "Anita" Hooks (Milam) Baer, age 65, of Briceville (Braden Flats Community) passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Anita was born November 5, 1951, in Lake City, Tennessee, but grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1980s, she and her daughter moved to the Claxton, Tennessee community. She enjoyed watching her...

Clifford C. Hardie

Clifford C. Hardie

May 12, 2017

Clifford Hardie, age 72, of Clinton passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at The Waters of Clinton. Clifford was born on October 21, 1943 in Ohio and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Cliff was a former police officer with the Clinton Police Department. Cliff will be remembered for his sense of humor and love for others....

Virginia Miracle

Virginia Miracle

May 11, 2017

Virginia A. Miracle, age 77, of Rocky Top (Beech Grove Community) passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born on June 24, 1939 to the late Isaac and Bertha Moody Aslinger in Anderson County, TN. Virginia was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church where she enjoyed helping in...

Mason Archer Weaver

Mason Archer Weaver

May 10, 2017

Mason Archer Weaver, left this earth after four months and gained his angel wings on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Mason laughed and smiled throughout his 4 months; bringing joy and happiness to everyone around him. He was loved by his family and friends and he touched them all in some small way throughout his short, yet very memorable life. Mason's...

Patricia L. Steil

Patricia L. Steil

May 9, 2017

Patricia Hughes Steil went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Born in Chattanooga, TN, she lived the last 40 years in Clinton. TN. She was a loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed by family and friends. She worked many years with her husband in the insurance business and supported him faithfully in...

James Carl Comer

James Carl Comer

May 7, 2017

James Carl Comer, age 96, of Clinton passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at NHC Healthcare Center in Oak Ridge. James was a veteran of the United States Army having served his country in World War II. James is preceded in death by his parents, James and Sarah Comer. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Comer of Clinton...

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