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Herman Reed

Herman Reed

Sep 18, 2016

Herman Boyd Reed, age 88, of Maryville, TN formerly of Oak Ridge, went to heaven Sunday, September 18, 2016 to be with family and friends. He was a long time member of Deep Springs Baptist Church and short time member of Forest Hill Baptist Church. Herman was a retired painter from the engineering department at Methodist Medical Center of Oak...

Mark J. Gormley

Mark J. Gormley

Sep 15, 2016

Mark Joseph Gormley passed away peacefully on September 15, 2016 at his home in Rocky Top (Lake City), TN. He was a much beloved husband, father, singer, song writer, guitar player, horse whisperer, sportsman, professional airplane model builder and pilot. Mark was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on December 25, 1959. Growing up in an Air Force family, he...

Josephine Wallace

Josephine Wallace

Sep 12, 2016

Josephine Wallace, age 90, of Kingston, passed away September 12, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Sugar Grove Valley Baptist Church in Harriman. Josephine worked many years at Watson's Department Store as a sales clerk. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, working in her flowers and watching the hummingbirds. She loved her family very much...

Paul Edwards Reed

Paul Edwards Reed

Sep 11, 2016

Paul Edwards Reed, age 82, of Oak Ridge, TN passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. He received his bachelor's degree at Asbury University in Kentucky and was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean Conflict. He was an avid sky diver, pilot, and golfer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and...

Imogene Keith

Imogene Keith

Sep 11, 2016

Imogene Keith, age 82, of Andersonville passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at her residence. Imogene was preceded in death by her husband, William Keith; daughter, Joyce Keith; parents, John and Goldie Murray; several brothers and sisters. She is survived by: Daughter.. Billie Kendrick & husband Ken of Van Alstyne, TX Son. Edward Keith of VaIporaiso, IN Several grandchildren,...

Shirley Gail Martin

Shirley Gail Martin

Sep 7, 2016

S. Gail Martin of the Claxton Community passed away on September 7, 2016. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tn. She was an education activist who gave twenty-four years to the Anderson County Board of Education as well as being a devoted democrat. She is survived by her two daughters,...

Kelley Ilagan

Kelley Ilagan

Sep 7, 2016

"Into Your hands, I commend my spirit." Kelley Ilagan, age 47, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. She was born in Knoxville and raised in Anderson County. She was the daughter of Eugene Elmer and Patsy Berney. Kelley is survived by her adoring husband, Edwin; her fur children; brother, Casey Berney (Michael Turner); sister -in-laws, Marie Jobson (Owen) &...

Roy Mcclenney, Jr.

Roy Mcclenney, Jr.

Sep 5, 2016

Roy McClenney, Jr., 71 of Norris, TN passed away on September 5, 2016. Roy was born & raised in Virginia Beach, VA. He moved to Tennessee to attend college at the University of Tennessee. He was a retired postal worker. He was proceeded in death by his mother Doris. He is survived by his sons Brandon & Sean, his father...

Virginia Boyd

Virginia Boyd

Sep 5, 2016

Virginia Boyd, age 89, of Clinton passed away on September 5, 2016 at her residence. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton. Friends and family will meet at Holley Gamble Funeral Home at 10:30 am, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 and go in procession to Sunset Cemetery for an 11:00 am graveside service. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in...

Hazel Dean Long

Hazel Dean Long

Sep 4, 2016

Hazel Dean Long, 88, formerly from Clinton, passed away Sunday September 4, 2016 at the Solaris nursing home in Port Charlotte, FL. Hazel had been residing in Port Charlotte the past five years to be with family. She was born in the Clinton area to Arthur and Edna (Denny) Hooks on March 11, 1928. Hazel lived in Detroit, Michigan for...

Rolland "Al" Albertson

Rolland "Al" Albertson

Sep 2, 2016

Rolland "AL" Albertson, age 80, passed away September 2, 2016 at River Oaks Place in Loudon. He was an US Airforce veteran and worked many years at ORAU until his retirement. Rolland was a true outdoors man that enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Velma Moore Albertson; first wife, Marge Johnston Albertson; second...

Jake Webster Halley

Jake Webster Halley

Sep 1, 2016

Jake Webster Halley, age 89, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 1, 2016. He was a faithful member of Bishopville Baptist Church as long as he was able to attend. He served his country for 13 years in both World War II and the Korean War. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Preceded...

Samuel K. White

Samuel K. White

Aug 28, 2016

Rev. Samuel K. White, age 53, of Clinton, went home to be with Jesus on August 28, 2016 leaving behind his testimony of his assurance of going home , a place he always longed to be. With the Lord's guidance Sam pastored several churches and was passionate about preaching God's word right up until he reached the end of his...

Larry Moss

Larry Moss

Aug 27, 2016

Larry Moss, age 70, of Clinton passed away on August 27, 2016 at Golden Living Center. The family will receive friends 1:00-2:00 pm, Tuesday at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. His graveside service will follow at the Woodhaven Memorial Garden. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com

Terry "Tiny" Houck

Terry "Tiny" Houck

Aug 25, 2016

Terry "Tiny" Lee Houck, age 57 of Caryville, TN, passed away on August 25, 2016, at his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Knoxville, TN, on August 14, 1959. Tiny was of Baptist Faith and was a loving husband and dad. Tiny worked for the City of Rocky Top for 27 years,...

Vernon Lee Bishop

Vernon Lee Bishop

Aug 25, 2016

Vernon "Lee" Bishop, Jr., age 75, of Knoxville passed away August 25, 2016 at Tennova North Medical Center. Lee was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rev. Patricia Bishop; parents Vernon and Mildred Bishop and sister; Elnora Bishop. Survived by: Sons Chris Bishop and wife Linda Daniel Bishop and wife Joelle Michael...

Tyrone Nealy

Tyrone Nealy

Aug 24, 2016

Tyrone Nealy, age 58 of Powell passed away on August 24, 2016 at Methodist Medical Center. Tyrone was born September 6, 1957 in Orange County, California and was a veteran of the United States Army. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com

Mary Montgomery

Mary Montgomery

Aug 24, 2016

Mary Montgomery, age 77, of Clinton, passed away August 24, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Mary was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed shopping. She will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Vivian Seivers;...

Barbara Richard

Barbara Richard

Aug 21, 2016

Barbara Darlene Richard, age 66, of Lafollette, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Tennova In-Patient Hospice Center in Knoxville. She was born on November 12, 1949 in Aurora, IL to the late Karl "Bud" and Sue Korthauer. Barbara was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening. She loved spending time with her family, friends...

Auguston Eugene Kilgore

Auguston Eugene Kilgore

Aug 20, 2016

Auguston Eugene Kilgore went home to be with his Savior on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Tennova North Medical Center with his family by his side. Eugene was a devoted husband; a loving, proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; a loving and loyal brother to six brothers and one sister; a favored uncle to many nieces and nephews; and beloved friend...

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