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Drusilla Harber

Drusilla Harber

Jun 20, 2016

Hark! Our Lord and Savior came by and took one of His five star generals home to Heaven. Drusilla Harber passed away June 20, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Clinton. She was born May 29, 1928, in Briceville, TN to the late Alvis and Litha Duncan Melton. She attended Briceville Grammar School and Lake City High School. Drusilla was...

Terry Fitzgerald

Terry Fitzgerald

Jun 20, 2016

Terry Lynne Fitzgerald, age 58 of Clinton, TN went to meet the Lord Monday, June 20th, 2016 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was a 1976 graduate of Clinton High School and attended Carson-Newman University and the University of Tennessee. She was also a member of the Alpha Gamma Chapter of Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity and Carson-Newman...

Jean Montgomery

Jean Montgomery

Jun 20, 2016

Jean Montgomery, 83, of Oak Ridge and Clinton, passed away, Monday, June 20th, 2016 at home with her family at her bedside. She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a committed volunteer at Oak Ridge Methodist Medical. A retired registered nurse she spent her life attending to the needs of others with unfailing dedication. Her selfless, undying...

Kenneth Ray White

Kenneth Ray White

Jun 19, 2016

Kenneth Ray White, age 72, of Andersonville, passed away at his home June 19, 2016. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 50. Ray enjoyed the lake, riding around on his golf cart with his dogs, Rusty and Katie, and spending time with his friends. He loved his family and loved to brag on his two sons and...

Ericka Erwin

Ericka Erwin

Jun 18, 2016

Ericka Lane Lindsey Erwin, 36, born January 28, 1980 in Tupelo, MS, passed away June 18, 2016 in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a 1998 graduate of Bearden High School and was employed at East Tennessee Personal Care Services. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Preceded in death by grandparents, Flavis and Katie Lindsey...

Richard Baker

Richard Baker

Jun 18, 2016

Richard Lea Baker, age 63, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Oak Ridge, TN and was an avid University of Tennessee fan. His friends and family knew him by his constant wearing of the UT orange and white. Rick...

John Hembree

John Hembree

Jun 17, 2016

John Hembree, Jr. age 95 of Andersonville, formerly of Lafollette, passed away on June 17, 2016 at the Tennova Residential Hospice in Knoxville. He was born on March 4, 1921 to the late John and Tennie Hembree in Campbell County. Mr. Hembree was of the Baptist faith and was a decorated veteran of World War II. In addition to his...

Rev. Paul Cox

Rev. Paul Cox

Jun 16, 2016

Rev. Paul T. Cox, age 88, passed away at home on June 16, 2016. Rev. Cox retired from the K-25 plant, and also pastored churches in Tennessee and Virginia for 48 years. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. Rev. Cox was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of...

Charles Pratt

Charles Pratt

Jun 15, 2016

Mr. Charles "Bud" Alonzo Pratt passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 while working on his treasured garden. He was 76 years old. Born to Alonzo Franklin and Dora Oglesby Pratt on November 15, "Bud" was preceded in death by his wife Lenore, and is survived by two sons Jason (m. Ayesha) and Randy (m. Tina), four grandchildren (Aryana, Gabriel,...

Cordie Brown

Cordie Brown

Jun 14, 2016

Cordie Elizabeth Brown, age 87, went home to celebrate with her husband on his 100th birthday Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Tennova Hospice. She was very active in church throughout her life and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. Cordie had many occupations throughout her life but loved helping others which led to her becoming a holistic...

Carol York

Carol York

Jun 13, 2016

Carol Ann York, age 61, of Rocky Top, TN passed away at Methodist Medical Center on Monday, June 13, 2016. She owned Serenity Stained Glass Studio in Clinton for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fritz and Charlotte Baumbach. Survivors: Husband Robert S. (Bob) York Sons William and Trista York Robert C. York Daughters Rhiannon York...

Rosetta Rostron

Rosetta Rostron

Jun 11, 2016

Rosetta Rostron, age 77, of Powell, passed away June 11, 2016 at North Knoxville Medical Center. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 15th, from 12-2 PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow with Rev. Archer Corder and Kimberly Odell officiating. Holley-Gamble Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com

Kobe Delk

Kobe Delk

Jun 11, 2016

Kobe Jordan Delk, age 7 of Caryville, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. He was born on September 3, 2008 in Knoxville, TN. He recently graduated Kindergarten at Briceville Elementary School, where he was much loved by his teachers and classmates. Kobe was an avid gamer and enjoyed his Play Station 3 and building...

Scott Randall Hickey

Scott Randall Hickey

Jun 9, 2016

Scott Randall Hickey, age 52 of Clinton, TN received his wings on June 9, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He never gave up hope. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. His favorite places were Norris Lake and the beach. He is survived by the love of his life and best friend, wife, Apryl Byrge Hickey;...

Linda Phipps

Linda Phipps

Jun 2, 2016

Linda Lee Phipps, age 67, passed away on June 2, 2016 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was an awesome mother and "Grammer" who loved her grandbabies. Linda also truly enjoyed nature, especially birds and fishing. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl D. Smith; husband, James Phipps and brother, Randy Smith. Survivors: Mother.... Esther A. Smith Sons....

William Eby

William Eby

May 31, 2016

Obituary of William Howard Eby William Howard Eby, 55, of Clinton, husband of Kimberly Ferguson Eby, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Born in Paducah, KY, he was the son of Rosemary and the late Raimon Eby of Oak Ridge. Bill was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and was the general manager of Which Wich Superior Sandwiches in...

Freeman Martin

Freeman Martin

May 29, 2016

Freeman Martin, age 77, of Clinton, went home to his Heavenly Father Sunday, May 29, 2016. He attended Hillvale Baptist Church and was an U.S. Air Force veteran. Freeman was a very loving and compassionate man that loved his family and enjoyed spending time with friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bessie Martin; mother, Deloris Martin; first...

Jimmie Ann Burcham Vinsant

Jimmie Ann Burcham Vinsant

May 28, 2016

Jimmie Ann Burcham Vinsant, age 49 of Lafollette, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at her residence. She was born on April 3, 1967 to James Burcham and Patsy Ann Perkey Burcham in Leatherwood, KY. She was a member of West Walden Church of God. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in multiple nursing homes. She was a...

Wallace F Carden

Wallace F Carden

May 22, 2016

WALLACE FREDERICK CARDEN BIRMINGHAM, AL (formerly CLINTON, TN) Wallace F. Carden, age 91, departed this life peacefully at South Haven Nursing Facility in Hoover, AL on Sunday, May 22, 2016. He was born on July 8, 1924, in Briceville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Virdie Carden; his wife of 63 years, Blanche B. Carden;...

Joe Bill Ausbine

Joe Bill Ausbine

May 20, 2016

Joe Bill Ausbine, age 75 of Caryville, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Cumberland Village Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lafollette. He was born on January 16, 1941 to the late Roy and Maggie Lee Sheffield Ausbine in Alva, KY. He was a United States Navy Veteran having served in Vietnam. He worked as a security guard...

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