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Jessie Moore
Mar 2, 2017
Mr. Jessie Moore, age 86 of Clinton, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Summit View of Rocky Top. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Parents: Joseph and Elizabeth Currier Moore Wife: Doris Moore Brothers: Goldman, Avon, Joe, and Granville Moore Survived by: Son: Jeff Moore (Robin Robinett) of Clinton Daughter: Judy (Lyle)...
Helen Melton Webber
Feb 28, 2017
Helen Melton Webber, age 94, died peacefully at home February 28, 2017. A hard worker her entire life, she possessed a steadiness and strength of character that made her the family rock. She was always looking out for and taking care of others. She had an easy going manner, loved to laugh and was often quick with a witty remark...
Wanda Hill
Feb 28, 2017
Wanda A. Hill, entered eternal peace on Tuesday February 28, 2017 at Methodist Memorial Hospital in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Wanda was born on October 6, 1934, daughter of the late William and Anna Mae Lee. She attended Clinton High in Clinton, Tennessee. She married the late Charles H. Hill, Sr. in May 1950. Wanda was a kind soul. She selflessly...
Francis "Woody" Underwood
Feb 28, 2017
Francis C. "Woody" Underwood, age 81 of Jacksboro, passed away on February 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born on August 10, 1935 to the late George Lee and Lissie Elizabeth Thompson Underwood in Anderson County, TN. Woody was an entrepreneur who had his hand in many endeavors. He was a man of boundless energy and optimism. Woody was...
James "Jim" Elkins
Feb 25, 2017
James "Jim" Elkins, age 81 of Andersonville, passed away on, Friday, February 25, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1935 to the late Robert and Mossie Allred Elkins in Anderson County. He was a member of Hillvale Baptist Church. He was a truck driver for Anderson County Highway Department for 42 years. In addition to his...
Clifford "Chip" Rowland
Feb 23, 2017
Clifford Michael Rowland, better known to his family, friends, and colleagues as Chip, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born April 27, 1955 to Dorothy Ramsey Rowland and the late Benjamin Gordon Rowland in Knoxville, TN. Chip is survived by his wife of 27 years, Rita Reesor Rowland, mother Dot Rowland, brothers Greg Rowland...
Stella Wheeler
Feb 23, 2017
Stella J. Wheeler, 89, passed away peacefully with family on Feb. 23, 2017, at Methodist Medical Center. She was born on Aug. 27, 1927, in Gainesboro, Tenn., to Ida Spurlock and Clay Jones, who preceded her in death. Her beloved husband, Marion Wheeler, also preceded her in death. She was a Clinton, Tenn., resident, and a member of the Memorial...
Charles Tindell
Feb 21, 2017
Charles C. Tindell, age 87, of Clinton passed away on February 21, 2017 at The Waters of Clinton. Charles was a member of Blowing Springs Missionary Baptist Church and retired from TVA as a grounds man. Throughout out his life he loved driving his tractor and working on his farm. He is preceded in death by his wife, Katie Tindell,...
Dorman Scarbrough
Feb 20, 2017
Dorman Scarbrough, age 69 of Clinton passed away on February 20, 2017. He was born June 11, 1947 to the late Sawyer and Mary Grace Scarbrough. Dorman was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a K-9 handler/trainer with the United States Air Force. After leaving the Air Force he helped start the K-9 officer program in...
Linda Goins
Feb 18, 2017
Linda Goins, age 54 of Clinton passed away on February 18, 2017 at her residence. Linda was born November 23, 1962 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Linda's family will have a graveside service 11:00 am, Tuesday at Grandview Memorial Garden. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
Douglas "Doug" Gose
Feb 16, 2017
Douglas "Doug" Gose, age 70 of Knoxville passed away on February 17, 2017 a few hours short of his 71st birthday at his residence. Douglas retired from Y-12 as a Pipe Fitter and was a member of Dante Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Lonzo and Trula Gose He is survived by: His loving wife.. Patsy Gose Children.....
Alma "Ruth" Gregory
Feb 15, 2017
Alma "Ruth" Gregory, age 68, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. She was a loving wife, a mother of one but nanny to many. She was loved by so many and we will never forget the memories that we made as a family. Survived by, her husband of 51 years, Lonnie Wayne Gregory, daughter...
Kathleen Sharp
Feb 14, 2017
Kathleen Sharp, age 89, of Andersonville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Physician's Regional Medical Center. She was born in Harlan, KY on February 10, 1928 to the late Joseph and Luella Brown Hooks. Kathleen was a member of the First Baptist Church in Andersonville. She was devoted to her family and...
Sally Spears Stair
Feb 11, 2017
Sally Spears Stair, age 78 of Clinton was reunited with her sweet son, husband, and mother on Saturday, February 11, 2017. She retired from Briarcliff Healthcare Center as an LPN in 2014. Sally found the Joy in all things, and she walked through life without judgement. The warmth that existed within her heart was powerful enough to cure all the...
Margaret Davis
Feb 11, 2017
Margaret Spessard Davis, born July 31, 1927, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Margaret and her husband, Charlie, owned and operated Clinton Food Market on Market Street in Clinton in the mid 1950's until they closed the store in 1969 when Charlie's health declined. In spring of 1979, Margaret began working at Modine Manufacturing Plant...
Paul Lewis West
Feb 11, 2017
Paul Lewis West, age 67, of Clinton passed away on February 11, 2017 at Summit View of Rocky Top. He was born September 17, 1949 in Campbell County, Tennessee to the late Melvin and Evelyn West. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Noble West and a sister, Wanda West. He is survived by: Wife. Rhonda West of...
Samantha Hembree Taylor
Feb 9, 2017
Samantha Hembree Taylor, age 29, of Vasper, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at her home. She was born on March 17, 1987 in Oak Ridge, TN to Johnnie and Sandra Tindell Hembree. Samantha loved spending time with her family especially her husband of 9 years and children. She will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death...
Charles Duane Rhyne
Feb 8, 2017
Charles Duane Rhyne, age 65, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Duane was born on January 12, 1952 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Miles and Violet Bittle Rhyne. He was a member of the First Wesleyan Church of Clinton, Tennessee. He worked for Vinylex Corporation for 35 years...
Michael Denver Shell
Feb 7, 2017
Michael Denver Shell, age 68 of Andersonville passed away on February 7, 2017 at his residence. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Haskiel and Elizabeth Shell. The family will have a Celebration of Life service held at a later date. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
James "Randy" Clear
Feb 6, 2017
James "Randy" Clear, age 67 of Clinton passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017. Randy retired from Y-12/Martin Marietta as a Pipe Fitter after 30 plus years of service. He was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church and was born September 26, 1949 to the late Henry and Lydia Clear. He is survived by: Sister.. Bonnie "Henrietta" Adkins of...
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