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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...

Matthew Bradshaw

Matthew Bradshaw

May 7, 2017

Matthew W. Bradshaw age 57 of Oak Ridge, passed away May 07, 2017 in Claxton. He is survived by parents Dora Davis Gibson & Thomas H. Gibson who were longtime residents of Oak Ridge now living in Claxton. Matthew leaves his two sisters, Janette Gibson and Rhonda Gibson Miller. Two daughters Mandy Williams and Karen Bradshaw. Three granddaughters and three...

Jerry Johnson

Jerry Johnson

May 7, 2017

Jerry Johnson, age 74 of Clinton passed away on May 7, 2017 at his residence. Jerry retired from Clinton Utilities Board as a journeyman lineman after 52 years of Service. He was born on June 4, 1942 in LaFollette, Tennessee. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Family and friends will...

Mike Painter

Mike Painter

May 6, 2017

Mike Painter, age 62 of Clinton passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Throughout out his life Mike loved fishing, hunting but most of all spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He was born January 14, 1955 in Middletown, OH to the late Nelson and Emma Painter. In addition to his parents he is also...

Lonas Martin

Lonas Martin

May 6, 2017

Lonas Avery Martin, age 87 of Rocky Top, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on March 19, 1930 to the late Ed and Myrtle Martin in Anderson County. He was a member of the Crystal Lodge # 616. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, working on cars and was an...

Barbara Blackwood

Barbara Blackwood

May 5, 2017

Barbara L. (Curnutt) Blackwood, age 81 of Knoxville passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at her home. She was a long time member of the Sinking Springs United Methodist Church, where she had many friends. She was lovingly known as "Pokey" by her grandchildren. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She loved her dogs, gardening, sewing, cooking, enjoyed...

Angela Dawn Murphy

Angela Dawn Murphy

May 5, 2017

Angela Dawn Murphy, age 39, of Rocky Top, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017. She was born on September 7, 1077 in Davidson County, TN. Angela enjoyed camping, 4 wheeling and doing anything outdoors. She is preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Humphrey. Survived by: Sons.. Jonathon Cody Barber and Jacob Monroe The family will have a celebration...

Mary Lucille Hensley

Mary Lucille Hensley

May 5, 2017

Mary Lucille Hensley, age 74, of Clinton went passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 29, 1942 in Sedgwick, Kansas to the late William Lowder and Ruvita Rachel (Case) Starr. Throughout her life she loved fishing, hunting, hanging out at the lake and spending time with her friends and family. In addition to...

Carol Wells Hutson

Carol Wells Hutson

May 4, 2017

Carol L. Wells Hutson, age 75 of Rocky Top, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at her residence. She was born on May 30, 1941 to the late Rev. Tom and Minnie Davis Byrge in Campbell County. She was a member and loved attending Davis Chapel Baptist Church in Lafollette. She enjoyed singing, quilting, doing yard work, and cooking...

Walter Dewey Brown

Walter Dewey Brown

May 4, 2017

Walter Dewey Brown, age 84, of Claxton went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center. Walter was a member of Second Baptist Church of Clinton where he served as a Sunday School Teacher. He previously served as church organist, choir member, and Sunday School Teacher at Edgemoor Baptist Church of Claxton. Throughout...

Lauvena "Lady Bug" Strickland

Lauvena "Lady Bug" Strickland

May 3, 2017

Lauvena "Lady Bug" Strickland, age 85 of Clinton, went to Heaven and Heaven gained a sweet angel on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. She was born on April 28, 1932 to the late Robert Lee and Tilda Massengill Wyrick in Petros, TN. She enjoyed fishing, farming and working in her yard. When she was able, she took pleasure in nature walks...

Adrienne Hobbs

Adrienne Hobbs

May 3, 2017

Adrienne "Angie" Hobbs, age 75 of Clinton passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Adrienne served as treasurer for the Clinton AARP for 7 years; enjoyed her time working with the Senior Citizens Senior Center at the Clinton Community Center and loved the years she helped provide and serve food to the Clinton High School Band before...

Patsy Ruth Ezell

Patsy Ruth Ezell

May 2, 2017

Patsy (Pat) Whiteaker Ezell of Norris passed away May 2, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was 70 years old. Mrs. Ezell was born in Knoxville, TN, the oldest daughter of Mildred and James Whiteaker. She attended Knox County Schools in her earlier years and graduated from Norris High School in 1964. She later attended...

Mary Ruth Ball

Mary Ruth Ball

May 1, 2017

Mary Ruth Ball, age 89, of Clinton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Autumn Care Assisted Living. She retired as an accounting supervisor at K-25 Federal Credit Union after 22 years of service. Throughout her life she enjoyed reading books, bird watching, gardening, yard work but most of all spending time with her...

Charline Seiber

Charline Seiber

Apr 29, 2017

Charline Bunch Seiber, age 80, Born in Anderson County February 17, 1937 to Buddy and Lola Phillips Bunch. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Kathy; son, Danny; brothers, Endmon, Walter, Earl, David and Wiley. She is survived by husband of 62 years, Robert; sons, Robbie and wife April, Denver and wife Rose; grandchildren, Senta Seiber, Sasha Seiber, and Stone Seiber;...

Edith Pansy Williams

Edith Pansy Williams

Apr 29, 2017

Edith Williams, 91, of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. Edith was born November 28, 1925 in Coalfield to Alonso and Nora Carney East. She had been a member of Central Baptist Church for over 50 years. Edith had many interests and was very knowledgeable in the Scripture and read it daily. She loved to garden, and was...

Aldeane Gill

Aldeane Gill

Apr 28, 2017

Aldeane Gill, age 85 of Clinton, passed away at her home on April 28, 2017. She was a member of Blowing Springs Baptist church and was an avid fan of the Lady Vol's Basketball Team. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1949 and enjoyed working word search puzzles during her spare time. Aldeane retired from South Central Bell, where...

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