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Christine H. Miller

Christine H. Miller

Apr 18, 2016

Christine Heatherly Miller, age 90 of Clinton, TN passed away on April 18, 2016 in Cape Coral, FL. She was born in Campbell County at "Heatherly's Point" on the Powell River and was raised in the Demory community. She graduated from Central High School in Jacksboro "Class of '43". She was a long time member of Second Baptist Church in...

Jerry Leroy Richardson

Jerry Leroy Richardson

Apr 17, 2016

Jerry LeRoy Richardson, 70, died Sunday, April 17th, 2016 in his home in Clinton following a 2 year battle with melanoma cancer. He leaves his wife, Linda Crawford Richardson; his daughter, Cynthia Boyd (Robert); his son, Kevin Richardson (Amber); his step daughter, Amber Clifton (Michael); 6 grandchildren, Corey, Katelyn, Carly, Cole, Ella, and Elin; and many siblings, Jack Hargrove (Jean),...

Ben Boyd Lay

Ben Boyd Lay

Apr 14, 2016

Ben (Boyd) Lay, age 90, of Caryville, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Lafollette Court Assisted Living. He was born on March 6, 1926 to the late Follie and Jessie Sellers Lay. He was a loving Dad, Papaw and Pa. Boyd was a member and deacon of Ridgeview Baptist Church, Coal Creek Lodge F&AM #492. He was also...

Joe Bridges

Joe Bridges

Apr 14, 2016

Rev. Joe A. Bridges, age 93 of Clinton went home to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Joe was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. Joe pastored at various churches throughout his life and was the Emeritus Pastor at Black Oak Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Grace Bridges; parents, Mr. and Mrs....

Frank Manning

Frank Manning

Apr 13, 2016

Frank M. Manning, age 80, of Clinton, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell. Frank was a banker and worked in the banking industry for 35 years before his retirement. After retirement he worked for Jack Nelson Car Dealership until it sold and then worked for...

Vonda Foschino

Vonda Foschino

Apr 13, 2016

Vonda Gay Foschino, 47, of Briceville , passed suddenly on April 13, 2016 at her home. She was born on May 10, 1968 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Ronnie and Dimple Daniels Trail. Vonda was a lifetime member of Briceville Church of God. She enjoyed flowers and spending time with family and friends. Vonda is survived by: Husband...

Beulah C. Bailey

Beulah C. Bailey

Apr 12, 2016

Beulah C. Bailey, age 73 of Jacksboro, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Cumberland Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lafollette. She was born on January 6, 1943 to the late Beacher and Dortha Johnson in Sevier County. She worked for the Campbell County Sheriff's Department for a span of 20 years and under three different sheriffs' administrations....

Junior Lee Davis

Junior Lee Davis

Apr 12, 2016

Junior Lee Davis, 69, a servant of the Lord, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He was born and raised in Sevier County and then served in the Navy before marrying the love of his life, Myra Cruze of Powell, TN. There the two loved and raised their children. Junior retired from the Oak Ridge...

Theira Flood

Theira Flood

Apr 11, 2016

Theira Jordan Flood, age 96, of Clinton, passed away April 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henry Flood. She is survived by her two sons, Mike Flood and wife Teresa and Chuck Flood and wife Donna; her grandchildren, Brian Flood and wife Rhonda, David Flood and fiancée Brandi, Henry Flood and wife Rita, Heather Raley...

Vaughn Allen Nichols

Vaughn Allen Nichols

Apr 11, 2016

Vaughn A. Nichols, age 77 of Clinton passed away on April 11, 2016. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Boom Operator after 20 years of service. He was a Courier for DOE in Oak Ridge and Clinton City 911 dispatcher. Throughout his life he loved to fish and camp at Norris Lake and other lakes across...

Vandetta Jones

Vandetta Jones

Apr 10, 2016

Vandetta (Godfrey) Jones, age 94, of Clinton, passed away April 10, 2016 at NHC Healthcare of Oak Ridge. "Our mother finally got her wish. She is now with her Lord God, husband, Jimmie and daughter, Carolyn." Preceded in death by her parents, George and Sally Godfrey; husband, James F. Jones; daughter, Carolyn Jones; grandson, Robert Kevin Jones; all brothers and...

Patsy Ann Linkes

Patsy Ann Linkes

Apr 8, 2016

Patsy Ann Linkes, age 61, of Clinton passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Patsy was a member of First Dutch Valley Baptist Church. Patsy's love of life was her family and the memories her family will forever cherish. She is preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Elliott; parents,...

Linda Sue Scrudder

Linda Sue Scrudder

Apr 8, 2016

Linda Sue Scrudder, age 50 of Heiskell passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016. Throughout her life she loved NASCAR, country music, and was an avid animal lover. Preceded in death by husband, Horace Scrudder; father, James Edmons. She is survived by: Daughter Kim Caster & husband Benton Mother Mildred Edmons Brother.. Doug Edmons Nieces & nephews. Hannah, Nate, DJ,...

Desta Holder

Desta Holder

Apr 5, 2016

Desta L. Holder, age 84, of Heiskell, passed away April 5, 2016 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. Desta enjoyed working in her yard and working puzzles. In earlier years she enjoyed searching and working in genealogy. Preceded in death by her parents, Laura and Ruth Stringfield; husband, Dennis (Midnight) Holder, Sr.; son, Dennis (Tigger) Holder, Jr.;...

Opal Brown Portwood

Opal Brown Portwood

Apr 3, 2016

Opal J. Lawson Portwood, age 94 went home to be with her Lord on April 3, 2016. She was a longtime resident of Clinton, TN. She attended Fellowship Baptist Church, Lenoir City, TN. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great- great grandmother. She will always be remembered as a praying and Godly mother by her family and...

Appie O. Smith

Appie O. Smith

Apr 2, 2016

Appie O. Smith, age 104, of Clinton, passed away April 2, 2016 at Golden Living Center. She was one of eight children of the late Elbert and Mattie O'Neal. Appie was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Smith, Jr. (Daddy Bob). Survivors include...

Mary A Liles

Mary A Liles

Apr 2, 2016

Mary A. Liles, age 91, of Clinton, passed away April 2, 2016 at Golden Living Center. She attended Church of God Prophecy. She was born July 15, 1924 to the late Jim and Sally Farr Futtrell. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Eblen Liles; grandson, Jamie Pond. Mary is survived by her daughter,...

William Earl Crawford

William Earl Crawford

Mar 31, 2016

William "Earl" Crawford 57, was born Sep 10, 1958 in Sedalia, MO. He passed away March 31, 2016 at home in Edmond, OK. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Tammy and their adoring children Chad and Andrea; his devoted mother and step father, Betty and Earl Tweedy; sisters, Zelda (Mike) Wilson and Jennifer Tweedy; Father-in-law and...

Amos Vaughn Poore

Amos Vaughn Poore

Mar 30, 2016

Amos Vaughn Poore, age 74, of Ringgold, GA, passed away suddenly March 30, 2016. He was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN. Vaughn was a long time truck driver and business owner. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother and through his love that he shared his memory will always be remembered. Preceded in death...

Ruth Plyman

Ruth Plyman

Mar 30, 2016

Ruth Davis Plyman, age 107, of Clinton, went to see her Savior and join her family that preceded her on March 30, 2016. She was born November 15, 1908 in Ashford, NC to the late Melvin and Maggie McCall. She graduated from Wheat High School in 1928 and worked for Magnet Mills for 20 years until it closed in 1963...

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