Illa Faye Hammons
May 19, 2016
Illa Faye Hammons, age 82, of Clinton, passed away at her home May 19, 2016. She was a member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church for 70 years. Faye was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and enjoyed bowling. She spent much of her time raising her nieces and nephews and especially enjoyed watching them play ball. She will be...
Rita Ross
May 14, 2016
Rita Fern McKamey Ross, age 74, of Clinton, passed away May 14, 2016 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed playing BINGO and lottery scratch offs. Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mary McKamey; husband, Corwin Edwin Ross; daughter, Margaret Ross; sister, Stella Elkins. Survivors include: Son: Ronnie Ross and wife Sandra Brother: Harold McKamey...
Thomas Roy Price
May 14, 2016
Thomas Roy Price, age 69 of Clinton passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2016 with his family by his side. Tom was born January 20, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. After graduation from high school he served his country by serving in the Navy. He moved his family to Tennessee in 1977. Tom was employed with Cross Country Marine...
Ethan & Brendan Hunt
May 13, 2016
Infant sons, Ethan Alexander and Brendan James Hunt passed away on May 13, 2016 at the University of Tennessee Hospital. Preceded in death by grandfather, James Edgar Heaton. They are survived by: Parents Brian & Betsy Hunt of Oak Ridge Sister Reagan Kate Hunt of Oak Ridge Grandparents.. Leslie & Gail Hunt of Clinton Richey Heaton of Maryville Uncle Aaron...
Janice "Jan" Reed
May 12, 2016
Janice Carol Purnell Reed, age 54 of Claxton gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. She fought a courageous battle against cancer, never letting it define her, and always with a smile on her face. She always reminded her family "the Lord's got me!" Her faith remained strong until the end....
Sharon Jeanne Spahn
May 11, 2016
Sharon Jeanne Spahn (June 2, 1931-May 11, 2016) The world became a little bit weaker on the morning of May 11, 2016, as Sharon Jeanne Spahn left this life to join her beloved husband, Harold. She is survived by her loving family of four children, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and her buddy Buster. At her request there will be...
Jacky Ray Hankins
May 9, 2016
Jacky Ray Hankins, age 65 of Rocky Top, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 21, 1950 to John Hankins and the late Elizabeth Burton Hankins in Chattanooga, TN. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served in Vietnam. He enjoyed hunting and fishing...
Bryan Anthony Bumgardner
May 7, 2016
Bryan Anthony Bumgardner, age 41 of Clinton passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at his residence. Bryan was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Bumgardner and Sue Walters. He is survived by: Wife Wendy Bumgardner Sons.. Brian Cannon Justice Rose Daughters Bryanna & Shyanne Kolhler Brothers.. Richard & Troy Cates Sisters.. Rachelle Bumgardner Michelle Willis Pam Andrews The...
Jessica Miner Taylor
May 6, 2016
Jessica Miner Taylor, age 23 of Heiskell passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 after injuries sustained in a car accident. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kurt Miner She is survived by: Husband. Nathan Taylor Parents.. Kurt & Kimberly Miner Sister. Evelyn & husband Jake Byrd Special friend Michael Miller The family will receive friends 1:00-3:00 pm,...
Dennis Edward Webber
May 4, 2016
Dennis Edward Webber, age 75, passed away at May 4, 2016 at his residence. He worked for Martin Marietta, Y-12 and X-10 as an electrical engineer and was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents; Joseph and Elsie Webber. Survivors: Wife. Elizabeth Ann Webber Son. Richard Edward Webber and & wife Katherine...
Lucille F. Hutchins
May 1, 2016
Lucille Frances Hutchins, age 87, of Clinton, passed away May 1, 2016 at Methodist Medical Center. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. Lucille enjoyed writing poems, songs and wrote her own book, "Feelings". Other hobbies included cooking, crocheting, and especially shopping. She was a loving mother and grandmother that loved to care for her family....
William Overton
Apr 30, 2016
William (Bill) Monroe Overton, Jr., 73, passed peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2016 with his family by his side. Bill was born August 18, 1942 to William and Lois Overton in Knoxville, TN, the oldest of 6 children. He was an engineer on Norfolk Southern Railway and General Chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Bill is survived by his...
Bennie M. Ransom
Apr 30, 2016
Bennie Marvin Ransom, Sr, Norris, Tennessee resident of 18 years, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at age 87.. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Irene Pearson Ransom, his four children, Stephanie DiGuiseppi of Durham, NC, Lisa Reynolds of Forsyth, GA, Susan Mobley of Norris, TN, and Bennie Ransom, Jr. (Marty) formerly of Gainesville, GA, and now...
Howard W. "Wimpy" Baker
Apr 28, 2016
Howard W. "Wimpy" Baker, age 75, of Heiskell went home to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, April 28, 2016.Throughout his life he loved working on old cars with his son, camping and woodworking. Preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Baker; parents, Wilfred & Eva Baker; grandson, John Monday; brother, Wayne Lee Baker; sister, Betty Jean. He is...
James E. Hill
Apr 25, 2016
James Edward Hill, age 64, of Clinton, born January 6, 1952 to the late Raymond and Dorothy Hill of Clinton, went to be with Jesus at 9:54 P.M., April 25, 2016 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville. James had many hobbies including building crafts, fishing, landscaping and trail bike riding. He was very much an outdoorsman. He loved helping...
Dorothy "Dot" Zador
Apr 23, 2016
Dorothy J. Zador, age 67, of Clinton passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Throughout out her life she loved working with the Girl Scouts and was the Nation's Capital Regional Manager for Girl Scouts in Washington, D.C. During her spare time she loved cooking and camping. Preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Josephine Baker; sister, Donna Holman;...
James "Jim" Whittlesey
Apr 23, 2016
James (Jim) R. Whittlesey, age 66, of Knoxville, TN passed away April 23, 2016 at Park West Medical Center. He was a member of Clinton First Baptist Church. Jim had many hobbies including golf, baseball, reading, woodworking, singing, bike riding and cooking out. He was also an avid boater. He enjoyed assisting and helping people through his career as a...
Tonia Thomas
Apr 22, 2016
Tonia Thomas, age 41, of Knoxville passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Norris Health and Rehab. She is survived by: Daughter.. Alexis Taylor Nicole Carey Parents.. David & Cynthia Carey 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
Michael Fry Gallaher
Apr 21, 2016
Michael Fry Gallaher, age 62, of Clinton passed away on April 21, 2016. Mike graduated from Clinton High School and received a baseball scholarship at Roane State Community College as a catcher and later played and graduated from East Tennessee State University. Throughout his life Mike loved coaching baseball, attending UT football games but most of all spending time with...
Michael Hackworth
Apr 21, 2016
Michael James Hackworth, age 42 of Clinton passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Michael was an avid Braves fan and loved spending time with his children. Michael was currently teaching business classes at Tennessee Tech and substitute teaching for the Anderson County School System. Michael was active in raising money for the East Tennessee Children's Hospital, working with the...
