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Stephen William Edwards

Stephen William Edwards

Aug 21, 2025

Stephen William Edwards passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 75 in Knoxville, TN. Steve was born November 20, 1949 to the late Bernice Edwards (Dukes) and the late James William Edwards in Old Hickory, Tennessee.

Steve is survived by the love of his life of 52 years, Kathy Edwards (Rankin). He is also...

James Troy Ridings

James Troy Ridings

Aug 20, 2025

James (Jim) Troy Ridings, 74, of Clinton, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Jim was born on August 23, 1950, in Maryville, TN. After graduating from Maryville High School in 1968, he joined the Air Force, where he was a Communications Specialist in Morse Code. After his service in the...

Jesse Winston Baker

Jesse Winston Baker

Aug 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jesse Winston Baker, who went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2025, at the age of 68.

Jesse was born in Varnell, Georgia, and later moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2005. Though he made his home in Tennessee, he never lost his lifelong passion...

Helen Louise Mack Bullock

Helen Louise Mack Bullock

Aug 15, 2025

Helen Louise Bullock, age 75, of Clinton, passed away peacefully and was immediately welcome home by Jesus on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center. Born on February 19, 1950, Helen was a remarkable woman known for her boundless love and strength. As a devoted mother and wife, Helen embraced the challenge of raising seven children, loving each...

Marlene Jacobs

Marlene Jacobs

Aug 14, 2025

Marlene Jacobs, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on October 30, 1948, in York, PA, she lived a life filled with love for the Lord and her family. Marlene was a devoted wife of 56 years to her loving husband, Kenneth Jacobs. She was a...

Robert Stephens

Robert Stephens

Aug 13, 2025

Robert Stephens passed from this life into his eternal glory on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Robert served as a School Crossing Guard with the Oak Ridge Police Department for the last 16 years. He was well known and loved by children and parents, always ensuring the safety of those under...

Jimmie Ray Roberts

Jimmie Ray Roberts

Aug 13, 2025

Jimmie Ray Roberts, 86, passed away on Wednesday August 13, 2025, at UT Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, the city where was born and spent most of his life.

Jimmie proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Following his military service, he built a lifelong career as a truck driver—a profession that took...

Norma Myers

Norma Myers

Aug 11, 2025

Norma Myers, age 83, of Rocky Top, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.  Norma was born on October 20, 1941, in Campbell County. Throughout her life, she loved to color, paint, word puzzles, but most of all, spending time with her family.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...

Dwight Brown

Dwight Brown

Aug 8, 2025

Dwight Arden Brown 76 of Andersonville, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2025, Born on Sept 6, 1949, in Cyclone, West Virginia. Dwight was a car enthusiast, and enjoyed travelling with his wife Helen. Together they travelled to different countries and made many beautiful memories together. He also loved his "work family" and stayed...

Steven Franklin Williams

Steven Franklin Williams

Aug 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Franklin Williams, who left us on August 8, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on October 11, 1954, Steven was a loving, kind, and generous soul who touched the lives of all who knew him.

An avid musician with a passion for playing bass...

Michael Duncan

Michael Duncan

Aug 8, 2025

Michael P. Duncan (Mike), age 77 of Powell, Tennessee died August 8, 2025, at Tennova North Medical Center. He was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. Mike was born in Knoxville, Tennessee November 1, 1947, and grew up in the Claxton community. He was a 1966 graduate from Clinton High School and then volunteered in the U.S. Navy serving on...

Helen "Sue" Brown

Helen "Sue" Brown

Aug 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helen Sue Brown, who left us on August 6, 2025, after a long illness. Born on November 16, 1946, Helen was a beloved resident of Andersonville, TN, known for her adventurous spirit, loving nature, and thoughtful heart.

Helen was a member of Morris Gap Baptist Church...

Sylvia Inez Allen

Sylvia Inez Allen

Aug 6, 2025

Sylvia Inez Jones Allen, age 81, was born on June 5, 1944, in Claiborne County, Tennessee, and passed away at her residence on August 6, 2025, in Clinton, Tennessee, with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Otto Jones and Julia Dentie Goins Jones, infant son, Randall Lynn Allen, and...

Shawn Delaney

Shawn Delaney

Aug 5, 2025

Shawn Michael Delaney, age 62, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones.

Shawn was born on October 2, 1962, in Saratoga, New York, to the late Henry Delaney, Marlene Delaney Trieble, and Wilbur Trieble. He earned his bachelor's degree in Culture and Communication from the...

Cecil Collins Jr.

Cecil Collins Jr.

Aug 5, 2025

Cecil Dennis Collins Jr., 69, of Claxton passed away on August 5th of 2025. He was born in Oak Ridge and graduated from Clinton High School, class of 1974.  Dennis made a living using his excellent paint and body skills to restore classic cars, but his real passion was music. He began playing from a very early age and...

Mossie Russell

Mossie Russell

Aug 5, 2025

Mossie Louise Russell, 76, born to the late Mary Jane (Wilson) and Daniel Miracle on August 29, 1948, in Pathfork, Ky, entered into her heavenly home on August 5, 2025. Mossie didn't grow up with a lot, but she always put her faith in God, who provides everything we could ever need. Mossie as a woman of few words,...

Hattie Margaret Burress

Hattie Margaret Burress

Aug 4, 2025

Hattie Margaret 'Totsy' Burress, age 83, went to her heavenly home on August 4, 2025. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior many years ago. She knew that she would spend eternity walking on streets of gold. Her earthly body gave out on her, but her heavenly body will last forever. She will be missed by all those...

Kimberlie Jane Wohlford

Kimberlie Jane Wohlford

Aug 2, 2025

Kimberlie Wohlford, 57, of Clinton, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1968, in Oak Ridge, TN. Kimberlie was known for her love of humor and spent cherished moments with her family. She was a fan of the TV show "The Walking Dead" and enjoyed coloring.

Kimberlie was...

Kelly Matthew Dick

Kelly Matthew Dick

Aug 2, 2025

Kelly Matthew Dick went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2025, at the age of 42. A devoted husband, son, brother, friend, and proud veteran, Matt lived a life marked by service, faith, and compassion.

He is survived by his wife Brandi Dick; stepchildren Dana Wood, Olivia Palmer, Erica Helton, and Gabriel Palmer; step grandchildren...

Kenneth Gamble

Kenneth Gamble

Aug 1, 2025

Kenneth Gamble, age 85, of Andersonville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 1, 2025, at his residence with his loving wife of 58 years by his side. Kenneth was born January 1, 1940, in Arno, Virginia, to the late Merkle and Mollie Gamble.  Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Army, where he...

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