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Kathleen Cardwell

Kathleen Cardwell

Apr 27, 2017

Kathleen Henderson Cardwell passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2017 at the Parkwest Medical Center. She was born in Anderson County on April 10, 1939. Kathleen was one of the most loving, kindest women you could ever meet. She always told us she wanted to leave this world a kinder place by her deeds, and she succeded. Family meant everything...

Vernon Ray Siler

Vernon Ray Siler

Apr 25, 2017

Reverend Vernon Ray Siler went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 25, 2017. He was pastor of Demory Baptist Church in Lafollette, TN for 18 years. Prior to his ministry, he had a successful career with ORNL and TVA as well as 20 years distinguished service with the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by...

Mildred "Millie" Miller

Mildred "Millie" Miller

Apr 24, 2017

Mildred "Millie" Miller died Monday, April 24, 2017 at Tennova Residential In-Patient Hospice. Mrs. Miller was born on June 15, 1925 and was the only child of the late Clara Belle Foust and Alonzo Foust. After her mother passed away when she was five years old, Mrs. Miller was raised by her stepmother, Mandy Mae Belle Foust, who continued to...

Loraine Shoopman Davis

Loraine Shoopman Davis

Apr 21, 2017

Loraine Shoopman Davis went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 21, 2017. She was born on Windrock Mountain May 13, 1927. Loraine was a long standing member of Clinton First Baptist Church. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family especially with her grandchildren whom she adored. Loraine was a graduate of Clinton High School...

Mary Neil Hight

Mary Neil Hight

Apr 21, 2017

Mary Neil Hight of Clinton, TN died April 21, 2017. She was born in Ripley, MS on October 30, 1924. She lived and taught school for 37 years in Chattanooga, TN and Ringgold, GA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward E. Hight; mother Zippah BoBo Gossett; father, William Gossett; brother, Jack Gossett; sisters, Jean Hutchison, Doris Lewellen...

Bruce D Hale

Bruce D Hale

Apr 20, 2017

Bruce D. Hale, age 88 of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center. Bruce was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton and a member of First Baptist Church in Kingston. Bruce retired from Y-12 as an Engineer Technician after 32 years of service. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army....

Katherine Trammell

Katherine Trammell

Apr 19, 2017

Katherine Trammell, age 91 of Conyers, Georgia formerly of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Piedmont Hospital. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Trammell; parents, Ollie and Flora Spurlock; sons, R.B. and Buddy Corbin; daughter, Jackie Chambers; brother, James Spurlock; sister, Jean Sands. She is survived by: Sons.. Frank Trammell & wife...

Manda Vowell

Manda Vowell

Apr 17, 2017

Manda Vowell, age 79 of Rocky Top, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Summit View Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 13, 1938 to the late John and Sarah Davis Kennedy in Campbell County. She attended Guiding Star Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was always ready to lend...

Arthur Roy Mccoy

Arthur Roy Mccoy

Apr 17, 2017

Arthur Roy McCoy, age 70 of Andersonville passed away at his residence on Monday, April 17, 2017. Arthur played the steel guitar with the gospel group, Lighthouse Trio. Throughout his life he loved hunting, fishing, gospel, playing the guitar, but most of all spending time with his grandchildren. Arthur is preceded in death parents, Luther and Reatha McCoy; sister, Loretta...

Mary Anne Peagler

Mary Anne Peagler

Apr 16, 2017

Mary Anne Peagler, age 92 of Cleveland, formerly of Oak Ridge, passed away on April 16, 2017 at Life Care Center of Cleveland. She was a member of St. Stephen Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge and was a member of Tri Delta Sorority at the University of Tennessee. Mary Anne was preceded in death by her husband, John Smith Peagler;...

Karon D. Wells

Karon D. Wells

Apr 16, 2017

Karon D. Wells, age 59 of Clinton passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Karon was a beautician at Ross the Boss in Powell until her health declined. Throughout her life Karon enjoyed cooking, hiking, four wheeling, and animals. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Magdalene...

Margaret Mckamey

Margaret Mckamey

Apr 16, 2017

Margaret McKamey, age 91, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Wood Dale Health Care. She was a member of Grove Level Baptist Church and a member of the Dalton Chapter of the Eastern Star. Ms. McKamey was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee McKamey; daughter, Patricia Gail Ballard. She is survived by a daughter, Brenda...

Wilma Bailey

Wilma Bailey

Apr 15, 2017

Wilma Dellaphine Bailey of Clinton, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband, William F. Bailey Sr.; son, Leroy Smith; parents, Roscoe and Maude Smith; brothers, Chester and Eugene Smith; sisters, Ruth Currier and Rose Cox. Survived by; daughters, Darlene Bailey of Heiskell, Teresa Early of Clinton, Sandy Phillips of Clinton; sons, David Bailey of Clinton,...

Paul Ash

Paul Ash

Apr 14, 2017

Paul Ash, age 86 of Caryville, TN went to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 14, 2017 at 2:30pm after a brief illness. Paul owned Cherokee Heating and Electric Company for many years servicing LaFollette, Caryville and the Rocky Top area. He was well known for his honesty and fairness in dealing with his clients. Even after retiring...

Tony Nolen

Tony Nolen

Apr 11, 2017

Tony Nolen, age 58 of Knoxville passed away on April 11, 2017 at Ft. Sanders Regional in Knoxville. Tony was a member of Second Baptist Church and was a medical courier for Transolutions & Logistics. Throughout his life Tony was an avid book reader, loved cars and drawing. Tony is preceded in death by his father, Ronald Nolen. He is...

Bea Davis Irons

Bea Davis Irons

Apr 10, 2017

Mrs. Bea Davis Irons of Claxton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord April 10th, 2017. She was born on July 8th, 1929 and grew up on Coker Creek in Monroe County where she met her husband of 66 years Jim Irons. She was a devout Christian and a member of Edgemoor Baptist Church for 46 years and, a...

Lester Roy Coleman

Lester Roy Coleman

Apr 9, 2017

Lester Roy Coleman, age 52 of Lafollette, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born on February 23, 1965 to the late Lester and Ruth Frederick Coleman in Marion, IN. Lester was an insulation installer for Gale Insulation in Florida before he moved to Lafollette. He enjoyed watching Star Trek...

Bettie Joe Heiskell Lawson

Bettie Joe Heiskell Lawson

Apr 7, 2017

Lawson, Bettie Joe (Heiskell) age 87, of Powell, born November 5, 1929, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 6 AM. Bettie was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Providence Church where she served many faithful years as church secretary. Bettie loved crafts and was owner and operator of Country Collections in...

Marie Broadwell

Marie Broadwell

Apr 7, 2017

Mrs. Blanche Marie Modlin Broadwell, age 87, has passed away at her assisted living facility in Powell, TN on April 7, 2017. Marie is survived by her husband of 68 years, Wallace Perry Broadwell, her daughter, Alicia Kay Broadwell Porter (Clinton, TN), and her son, David Kimball Broadwell (Rochester, NY) as well as four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and special friend,...

Johnnie Sharp Braden

Johnnie Sharp Braden

Apr 7, 2017

Johnnie Sharp Braden, a lifelong resident of Andersonville passed away at her home at the age of 103 on April 7, 2017. Johnnie was an educator for over 44 years with the Anderson County School System. A lifelong member of Andersonville First Baptist Church since 1925 and 72 year member of OES Clinch Valley #369. Throughout her life she was...

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