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Franklin "Frank" Adams, Sr.

Franklin "Frank" Adams, Sr.

Mar 29, 2016

Franklin "Frank" Adams, Sr., age 63 of Clinton passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side. Frank was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked at Lincoln Brass in Jacksboro as a supervisor, Becromal in Clinton, Advanced Label Works in Oak Ridge, and Jewelry Television. Throughout his life he...

James David Huckaby

James David Huckaby

Mar 25, 2016

James David Huckaby, age 50, of Clinton, passed away March 25, 2016. He was a member of Hillvale Baptist Church. David did so many things in the short time he was with us. Each of his unselfish acts will never be forgotten. He loved God and loved Gospel music. His beautiful voice touched so many but his love for Libby...

Robert L Daugherty

Robert L Daugherty

Mar 23, 2016

Robert L. Daugherty, age 85, of Clinton passed away March 23, 2016, at Turkey Creek Medical Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton, where he taught Sunday school in his earlier years. Robert was a Korean War veteran, Yeoman, Third Class U.S. Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Gunston Hall (LSD-5) and later served in the National...

Lillie M. Day

Lillie M. Day

Mar 19, 2016

Lillie M. Day, age 91, of Clinton, passed away March 19, 2016. She was born October 7, 1924 to the late Alfred and Rosa Lively Lowe. She enjoyed attending North Clinton Baptist Church and in her earlier years she enjoyed shopping, gardening and vacationing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years,...

Herman E. Fritts

Herman E. Fritts

Mar 19, 2016

Herman Edward Fritts September 15, 1937 - March 19, 2016 Herman Edward Fritts, a long-time resident of Clinton, Tennessee and Covina, California passed away on March 19, 2016 in Clinton, Tennessee at the age of 78. Herman was born in Norris, Tennessee on September 15, 1937 to Luther T. Fritts and Ivoria Vell Reed. He was a United States Marine...

Peter Bolen

Peter Bolen

Mar 19, 2016

Peter Bolen, age 52 of Knoxville passed away suddenly on March 19, 2016. Peter was born December 11, 1963. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with a celebration of life service to follow. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com

Fay Duncan Lane

Fay Duncan Lane

Mar 18, 2016

Fay Duncan Lane, 83, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at her home on March 18, 2016. She was the daughter of Major and Grace Brown of the Marlow Community and a faithful member of Second Baptist Church of Clinton. Mrs. Lane was a graduate of Clinton High School in addition to Roane State Community College and Tusculum College. She worked...

Imogene Crowley

Imogene Crowley

Mar 17, 2016

Imogene Lawson Crowley, age 81, of Clinton, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2016. Ms. Crowley was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in South Clinton. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and taking care of her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew...

Kenneth Bradshaw

Kenneth Bradshaw

Mar 16, 2016

Kenneth Bradshaw, age 84, of Norris, TN passed away at Methodist Medical Center on March 16, 2016. He was a longtime member of Norris First Baptist Church and an U.S. Army veteran. Kenneth was an avid golfer, who also enjoyed NASCAR and traveling. He was a big UT Vols fan who loved a variety of sports. Preceded in death by,...

Kitty Sue Wagner Matchette

Kitty Sue Wagner Matchette

Mar 16, 2016

Kitty Sue Wagner Matchette, age 65, of Maryville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday March 16, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Wellington, Kansas to Gene Swinson and Ardella Moulten on December 24, 1951. Kitty came from a large and loving family. Her children were the most important part of her life and she loved them...

Joshua W Grubb

Joshua W Grubb

Mar 13, 2016

Joshua W. Grubb, age 30 of Clinton, passed away March 13, 2016. He attended Clinton High School and enjoyed spending time with his friends. Joshua was a caring and funny guy. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Preceded in death by his father, Len Grubb, Jr.; grandparents, Len Grubb, Sr. and Aleen Grubb; grandfather, William...

Edgar Ed Pope

Edgar Ed Pope

Mar 13, 2016

Edgar "Ed" Pope, age 71, of Clinton passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Parkwest Medical Center. Ed was a veteran of the United States Army. Preceded in death by parents, William and Dorothy Pope and brother Russel Pope. He is survived by: Wife.. Gayle Pope of Clinton Son Sean Pope & wife Amanda of Oak Ridge Step Sons.....

Samuel J Dotson

Samuel J Dotson

Mar 11, 2016

Samuel J. Dotson (Joe), age 59 of Clinton, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2016. He was born on November 26, 1956. Joe was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Dotson. He leaves behind his loving wife of 35 years, Cindy Hudson Dotson; sons, Joseph and Joshua Dotson of Clinton; mother, Mary Harvey; brothers, Gary and...

Tammy Seiber

Tammy Seiber

Mar 11, 2016

Tammy J. Seiber age 52 of Griffith, IN passed away on Friday March 11, 2016. Tammy graduated from and was the Salutatorian at Griffith High School class of 1981 and she graduated from Purdue School of Pharmacy in West Lafayette. She was a member of Delta Theta Tau, and the Hammond Seventh Day Adventist Church. Tammy was very active in...

Mary Ellen Goodman Miles

Mary Ellen Goodman Miles

Mar 7, 2016

Mary Ellen Goodman Miles, age 57, of Caryville, (Cherry Bottom), passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at her residence. She was born to William Kenneth and Virgina Disney Goodman in Anderson County, Tennessee. Mary enjoyed making jewelry, fishing and loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed. Mary is preceded in death by her...

Maude Brooks King

Maude Brooks King

Mar 6, 2016

Maude Brooks King, age 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 6 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born in Anderson County where she lived most of her life. Her husband, Chandler King, operated a Gulf service station at Tulane and Turnpike in Oak Ridge for 31 years. Maude helped with bookkeeping and also operated a small motel in...

Robert Ross Williams

Robert Ross Williams

Mar 5, 2016

Robert R. (Bob) Williams, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 5, 2016. He and the love of his life, Bobbie, would have been married 65 years this coming June 23. Bob, the son of Theo and Patsy Williams, was born on May 27, 1928 and grew up in Appalachia and Big Stone Gap in southwest Virginia. In addition...

Helen Louise Gilbreath

Helen Louise Gilbreath

Mar 5, 2016

Helen Louise McCallister Gadd Gilbreath, born to FM McCallister and Tennie Seivers on November 16, 1926, passed to paradise on March 5, 2016, at her home with family by her side. She leaves two sons, Robert M. Gadd and Wilson N. Gadd; granddaughter, Lisa C. Light and husband Darrell; grandsons, Robert N. Gadd and Wilson N. Gadd, Jr.; great grandchildren,...

Orville Willis

Orville Willis

Mar 3, 2016

Rev. Orville Worthman "Chee Chee" Willis Jr., age 72, was born February 23, 1944 in Andersonville, TN. He slept peacefully away March 3, 2016 at Tennova West, Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by his parents Rev. & Mrs. O.W. Willis, Sr.; brothers Rev. Donald A. Willis, Sr., Rev. Dr. Charles L. Willis, Clarence Willis, and Joseph H. Willis, Sr., and...

Frances Thomas

Frances Thomas

Mar 2, 2016

Frances Thomas, age 77, of Clinton passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at her residence. Frances will always be remembered by her sense of humor and for her storytelling. Frances was of the Baptist faith and was born on February 24, 1939 in Anderson County, TN to the late Columbus and Delia Thomas. She is survived by: Sisters. Mildred...

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