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Martha Burris

Martha Burris

Jan 5, 2017

Martha Burris, age 87 of Clinton passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at The Waters of Clinton. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Burris; parents, Melton and Jane Byrge; sister, Frankie Bunch. She is survived by: Daughters. Betty & husband David Mings of Clinton Otella & husband...

Brandon Lynn Byrd

Brandon Lynn Byrd

Jan 5, 2017

Brandon Lynn Byrd, age 27 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on January 5, 2017, in Huntsville, TX. He was a beloved son, brother and father. Preceded in death by grandparents, Ada Townsend and Jack Hunley; and uncle, David Floyd. Brandon is survived by: Parents.. Kimberly and Jack Byrd Only sister.. Hope (Jonathan) Skilles Children.. Ayden Byrd and Bralen Byrd Grandmother.....

Mary Carter

Mary Carter

Jan 4, 2017

Mary Carter, age 91 of Clinton passed away on January 4, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center. Mary retired from Acres Moving & Storage as a packer. Preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius Carter; parents, Samuel and Hattie Overton; sons, Leonard, Raymond "Curley", and Ronnie; brothers, Lee and John Overton; sisters, Myrtle Phillips, Nellie Minga, and Minette Foster. She is...

Bethany Woods

Bethany Woods

Jan 4, 2017

Bethany Jill Woods, age 43 of Heiskell departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at her residence. Throughout her life Bethany loved to sing but most of all spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Floyd & Ann Lay of Kingston. Bethany accepted Christ as her Savior at the age...

Dorothy Dean Wolfenbarger Williams Gray

Dorothy Dean Wolfenbarger Williams Gray

Jan 4, 2017

Dorothy Dean Wolfenbarger Williams Gray, age 91 of Heiskell entered the Gates of Heaven on January 4, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Bill & Myrt Wolfenbarger; several brothers and sisters and one grandson. She is survived by: Sons Gary Williams & wife Barbara of Heiskell Burl Williams & wife Brenda of Heiskell Sister. Bernice & husband Rev. Roy Hamock...

Dennis Seeber

Dennis Seeber

Jan 3, 2017

Dennis Seeber, age 80 of Clinton passed away on January 3, 2017 at West Hills Health and Rehab. Dennis was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church and retired from Clinton Utilities Board as a dispatcher after 40 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Preceded in death by his parents, Sherman Fletcher and Gladys...

Megan Miranda Carter

Megan Miranda Carter

Jan 2, 2017

Megan Miranda Carter, age 29 of Clinton began her new life with Jesus on January 2, 2017 and was welcomed home by her grandfather, Joe Thompson. Megan was a special child of God who loved her family and friends. She was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church and worked for Norris Dam State Park as an account clerk. Megan...

Brenda Ellen Elkins

Brenda Ellen Elkins

Dec 30, 2016

Brenda Ellen Elkins, age 65, of Clinton passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at her residence. Brenda was born October 19, 1951 in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Joe and Anna Boldry. She retired from SAIC as an administrative assistant. The love of her life was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents...

Elmer "Red" Wilshire

Elmer "Red" Wilshire

Dec 30, 2016

Elmer "Red" Eugene Wilshire, age 70 of Clinton went home to be with is heavenly father on Friday, December 30, 2016. Elmer retired from Anderson County Parks as a Park Ranger. Throughout his life he loved farming, woodworking, and anything to do with farm animals. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Alice Wilshire; infant brother, Robert...

Raymond "Rambo" Lee Smith

Raymond "Rambo" Lee Smith

Dec 30, 2016

Raymond "Rambo" Lee Smith, age 69 of Clinton went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2016. Raymond was a member of Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Arvie Smith; sisters, Flossie McKamey and Bonnie Woods; brothers, Johnny and Carl Smith; loving companion, Alma Faye Whalen. He is survived by: Daughter....

Elmer Ray Rhyne

Elmer Ray Rhyne

Dec 28, 2016

Elmer Ray Rhyne, age 84 of Knoxville passed away on December 28, 2016 at his residence. Elmer was preceded in death by his wife, Paula Rhyne; parents, Herman and Johnnie Rhyne; sister, Nancy Rhyne; brothers, Ralph, Danny and Glenn Rhyne; grandchild, Rachael Rhyne. He is survived by: Sons Eric Rhyne of Erwin, TN Edman Rhyne & wife Deborah of Knoxville...

Clara Crowder

Clara Crowder

Dec 28, 2016

Clara Crowder, age 93 of Clinton passed away on December 28, 2016 at her residence. Clara is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lewis Crowder, and parents. She is survived by: Children.. Patricia Diggs of Clinton Dude Crowder of Shelbyville The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in...

Barbara Ann Carroll

Barbara Ann Carroll

Dec 26, 2016

Barbara Ann Carroll, age 99 of Somerset, KY, formerly of Clinton, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on May 1, 1917 to the late William and Ida Foust Carden in Anderson County. She enjoyed traveling and quilting. She was also a long time member of Willowbrook Baptist Church in Rocky Top....

Kenneth Deane Turnbough

Kenneth Deane Turnbough

Dec 24, 2016

Kenneth Deane Turnbough (age 75) passed peacefully into heaven on December 24, 2016 in Andersonville, TN after a lingering illness. Kenneth was born August 5, 1941 in Boone Co., Hallsville, MO. He was married to Mary Elizabeth (Hair) Turnbough. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Kenneth Lee (Karen) Turnbough of Schereville, IN; Bruce Alan (Sherri)...

Joe Morris

Joe Morris

Dec 21, 2016

Joe Waymer Morris, age 87 of Powell, TN went to be with Jesus Christ on December 21, 2016. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by first wife, Elizabeth Harbin Morris Survived by wife June Morris Sons, Steve, Stan and Blake Daughters, Lisa Jenkins and Judy Rader Step-daughters, Brenda Carswell and Kim Lawless 16...

Mary . Pyatt Potter Crowder

Mary . Pyatt Potter Crowder

Dec 13, 2016

Mary Louise Pyatt Potter Crowder, age 83, of Clinton passed away on December 13, 2016, after a brief illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. Mary was born in Robertsville, a pre-WWII community taken by the federal government in the wartime establishment of the city of Oak Ridge. This action forced the relocation of Mary's family,...

Mary Lou Green

Mary Lou Green

Dec 12, 2016

Mary Lou Green, age 76, of Briceville, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born in Harlan County, KY on September 2, 1940 to the late Clarence Elmer and Alberta Bray Bullock. Mary was a member of the Laurel Grove Baptist Church. She was a dietician at the Windwood Nursing...

Lee Roy Copeland

Lee Roy Copeland

Dec 12, 2016

Lee Roy Copeland, 92 of Oliver Springs went home to be with the Lord on December 12. He was born in Sparta in White County, Tennessee in 1924. Mr. Copeland was employed at the Y-12 plant and retired from the U.S. post office, both in Oak Ridge. He was last employed by Premier Cleaning in Oak Ridge. He graduated from...

Paul Lynn Webber

Paul Lynn Webber

Dec 11, 2016

Paul Lynn Webber age 77, of Clinton passed away on December 11, 2016 at his residence. Paul was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Heiskell and retired from Sears as a Service Technician after 30 years of service. Everyone who knew Paul loved him for his sense of humor and his positive outlook on life. He was preceded in...

James Ralph Carden

James Ralph Carden

Dec 10, 2016

James Ralph (Jim) Carden of Oak Ridge passed away on December 10, 2016. He was born in Knoxville in 1926 and graduated from Rule High School. Before moving to Oak Ridge in the 1980's he had lived in Hickory Valley and Norris. After serving during World War II, Jim was employed by Union Carbide until retirement. For much of his...

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