William Darrell Taylor
Jan 27, 2017
William Darrell Taylor, age 58 of Oak Ridge went home to be with the Lord January 27, 2017 after a long time battle with cancer. He was an Army veteran and had a love for Nascar and Fishing. He is preceded in death by his mother, Billy Gleo Taylor; father, Dealis Taylor; brother, Carl Taylor; sisters, Bobbie Duncan, Lois Hooke,...
Terry Smith
Jan 26, 2017
Terry Smith, age 59 of Andersonville passed away on January 26, 2017 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Terry was born March 19, 1957 in Anderson County to the late Auther and Celia Smith. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. He is survived by: Brother.. Theodore "Teddy" Smith of Andersonville His...
Joanne Zody
Jan 24, 2017
Longtime Clinton resident Jo Anne Johnston Zody passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at the age of 70. She had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in late August. Born in Nashville on October 21, 1946, she was the oldest child of Jesse and Eva Harmon Johnston. The family moved to Knoxville when she was a child,...
Bennie Elbert Hartley
Jan 23, 2017
Bennie Elbert Hartley, age 62 of Rocky Top went home to be with his heavenly father on Monday, January 23, 2017. Bennie was born December 25, 1954 to the late Clarence and Pauline Hartley. Throughout his life Bennie loved playing the guitar, fishing, crafts, masonry work, but most of all spending time with his family and friends. In addition to...
Cloyd William Combs
Jan 23, 2017
Cloyd William Combs, age 83 of Clinton, TN passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at Tennova North Hospital, Powell TN. He was born at Three Mile Creek outside of Elkview, WV on July 21, 1933 to the late Herbert Leroy Combs and Nellie Minnear Combs. He was one of eight children. He graduated from the Elkview High School. He was...
Fay Spurlock
Jan 22, 2017
Fay Spurlock, age 63, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born in Licking County, Ohio on November 30, 1953 to the late Ernest and Frances Shuman Kindred. Fay loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed. In addition to...
John Willard Rhyne
Jan 20, 2017
John Willard Rhyne, age 88, passed away on January 20th, 2017at home in Port Orange, FL (formerly of Clinton, TN) after a long illness. He was born on August 15, 1928 in Clinton, TN and was preceded in death by his brother Jack Rhyne, parents Frank and Alice Rhyne and his loving wife of 60 years Jean Cooper Rhyne. Children...
Elwin "E.L." Miller
Jan 20, 2017
Elwin Leroy Miller, age 90 of Clinton passed away on January 20, 2017. Elwin was born November 4, 1926 in Wichita, Kansas to the late Ray and Mildred Miller. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald and Gerald Miller; sister, Billie Jean Blue. He is survived by: Loving wife of 71 years.....
Johnny Ledford
Jan 19, 2017
Johnny Ledford, age 74 of Norris passed away January 19, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. Johnny was born June 24, 1942 in Cherokee, North Carolina to the late J.D. and Lillian Ledford. Johnny worked for Delta Air Lines as an aircraft mechanic/supervisor and was a veteran of the United States Army. Johnny is survived by: Loving wife of 53...
Marylee Cloyd Stuart
Jan 19, 2017
Marylee Cloyd Stuart, age 86 of Clinton began her final journey on January 19, 2017. Born in Idaho in 1930, she was the youngest child of Winfred and Cora Baskette Cloyd. In addition to her husband of 68 years, Rev. Alexander M. Stuart, she is survived by son, David Stuart (Sarah) and grandchildren Adriana and Rebecca, of Oak Ridge; and...
Billie Jean Wilson
Jan 17, 2017
Billie Jean Wilson, age 88 of Clinton passed away on January 17, 2017 at her residence. Billie retired as a hairdresser in Oak Ridge and was a member of the Elks Lodge and Daughters of the Nile (Shriners). She attended New Beginning Baptist Church in Caryville, Tennessee. Throughout her life she loved bowling in Oak Ridge with her friends and...
Mart Hembree
Jan 16, 2017
Mart Hembree, age 80 of the Vasper community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 6, 1936 to the late Hurstle and Zelma Hutchinson Hembree in Campbell County. He was a member of the Vasper Baptist Church. Mart enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing...
Jaynetta Neely
Jan 15, 2017
Jaynetta Neely, 60, left this earthly world during a very full chapter of life and following a bold battle against cancer. She was born in Clinton, Tennessee, lived in Florida, and returned to Tennessee, marrying her high school sweetheart, Kenny Neely, 43 years ago. Kenny and Jaynetta's four daughters and two sons, their greatest legacy, are: April Neely McGlothin (Chris),...
Patricia Ann Henle
Jan 14, 2017
Patricia Ann Henle, age 83 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on January 14, 2017 at Atlanta Medical Center. Patricia was born April 29, 1933 to the late Maurice and Anne Henle. Patricia's family will have a graveside service 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 20, 2017 at Norris Memorial Garden. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements....
Jamey Louis Bullock
Jan 12, 2017
Jamey Louis Bullock, age 58 of Clinton passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center. Jamey worked at Briarcliff Nursing Home as a CNA and was born January 13, 1958 in Oak Ridge, TN. He is survived by: Daughter Amanda Bullock of Clinton Son Jonathan Bullock of Clinton Grandchildren.. Alexis, Ava, Liam, and Jada Mother.. Joyce Hughes...
Anthony Keith Ward, Ii
Jan 11, 2017
Anthony Keith Ward II passed away unexpectedly due to an unknown medical condition on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. A 2001 graduate of Clinton High School, Anthony went on to study at the Tennessee School of Beauty, Pellissippi State Technical Community College, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He was an employee with Specialized Medical Services in Knoxville, TN. Anthony's selflessness...
Eddie A. Riggs
Jan 10, 2017
Eddie A. Riggs, age 64 of Heiskell passed away on January 10, 2017. Eddie was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and was born April 4, 1952 to the late Henry and Azilee Riggs. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his sister, Thelma Jean Russell. He is survived by: Loving wife of 44...
Larry D. Lawrence
Jan 8, 2017
Larry Dwight Lawrence Sr., age 73 of Clinton, formerly of Fortville, IN passed away at Methodist Medical Center on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Larry enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing and was an avid outdoors man. He graduated from Lawrence Central High School and went on to retire from Western Electric Company where he was a pipe fitter. In his free...
Ray Russell
Jan 6, 2017
Ray Russell, age 84 of Clinton passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at his residence. Ray was a member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army and Marine Corp. He retired from the City of Clinton in 1993 as the Clinton Fire Chief. After his retirement he enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time on...
William "Bill" Walker
Jan 5, 2017
William A. "Bill" Walker, age 85 of Knoxville a wonderful husband, father and brother passed away at his home on January 5, 2017. He retired from Oak Ridge X-10 after 31 years and again from DeRoyal in Powell after 26 years. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army and was preceded in death by his parents, John and...
