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Kimmie Anthony Rowe

Kimmie Anthony Rowe

Feb 3, 2016

Kimmie Anthony Rowe, of Knoxville made the transition from this life to Eternity on February 3, 2016. He was a faithful member of Haven Chapel United Methodist Church. Kimmie was passionate about serving Jesus Christ and others. His love for people was unselfish and unmeasurable, he was always putting others' needs first. "May the life I live speak for me...

Violet D. Jennings

Violet D. Jennings

Feb 3, 2016

Violet Dockery Jennings, age 89 of Clinton, TN went home to meet her Heavenly Father on February 3 of 2016. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton. Her life was filled with gardening, canning, and loving her husband Reuel and sons David and Thomas and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Reuel, her mother...

George T Black

George T Black

Feb 2, 2016

George Thomas Black, 67, died February 2, 2016 at the family home. Graduate of Powell High School, and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Preceded in death by parents, Buford and Irene Longmire Black, brother, Robert Kelly Black and sister, Mary Katheryn Martin. Survived by brothers, Charles E. (Gene), of Tullahoma; James R. (Jim) of Powell, and William R....

Clyde C. Carter

Clyde C. Carter

Feb 1, 2016

Clyde C. Carter, age 68 of Powell, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at his residence. He was born on October 2, 1947 to Warne Lee and Ruby Evelyn Carter in Lake City. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather whose family meant the most to him. Clyde retired from TVA where he worked in power construction. He...

Martha Vanhuss

Martha Vanhuss

Jan 25, 2016

Martha E. VanHuss, age 80, of Clinton, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on January 25, 2016. She enjoyed quilting, needle work, cooking and working in her yard. She also enjoyed going fishing with her late husband, Jesse VanHuss. Martha was a loving mother and grandmother that devoted her life to her family. She will be greatly...

Ray L Moore

Ray L Moore

Jan 22, 2016

Ray L. Moore, age 86 of Maynardville, passed away January 22, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Clinton. There will be a graveside service held for Ray on January 28th at 11:30 AM at the TN Veterans Cemetery at Lyons View/Papermill Rd. in Knoxville. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was honored to assist the Mooore family.

Walter Rostron

Walter Rostron

Jan 21, 2016

Walter Neil Rostron, age 60, of Oak Ridge, passed away January 21, 2016 at Methodist Medical Center. He was an US Air Force Veteran. He worked many years in the plumbing industry. He is survived by daughter, Tanya Cowsill; mother, Rosetta Rostron; brothers, Glenn Barry, Nathan Howard, Robert Wayne, Alan Clark and Andrew Fletcher Rostron; sister, Synthiana Rose Rostron. A...

Jimmy Richard Duncan

Jimmy Richard Duncan

Jan 21, 2016

Jimmy Richard Duncan, also known as "Papaw", 79, went home to be with the Lord on January 21st, 2016. He was a member of Batley Baptist Church, of Clinton, TN. He was the seventh of nine children, born to a coal miner and his wife on December 22, 1936 in Briceville, TN. He married the love of his life, Shelby...

Thelma Grace Melton

Thelma Grace Melton

Jan 20, 2016

Thelma Grace Melton, age 86, of Clinton passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at her residence. She was a member of Hillvale Baptist Church. She loved many things throughout her life but the two things most dear to her were family and friends. Throughout her life she enjoyed sewing, knitting, daily bible, devotional readings, and the many joys of Facebook....

Emily Jo Gamble Lawson

Emily Jo Gamble Lawson

Jan 18, 2016

Emily Jo Lawson (Gamble), age 75, of Powell went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on January 18, 2016. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother (Gammy). Her big family was her whole world. She was preceded in death by her parents Reece and Dorothy Gamble. She is survived by her loving...

Marjorie Seeber

Marjorie Seeber

Jan 16, 2016

Marjorie (Johnson) Seeber Marjorie was born on May 7, 1939 in Campbell County to parents, Kelly and Martha Johnson. Marjorie was an extremely gifted person especially as a musician and vocalist. She joined with her sisters, Louise and Mary Edith, for several years as the gospel singing "Johnson Sisters". Marjorie and her husband to be (Kenneth) met as teenagers (love...

Gladys Raby Gambill

Gladys Raby Gambill

Jan 15, 2016

Gladys Raby Gambill, age 103, of Clinton formerly of Athens, TN passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 at her residence. Gladys is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wayne Gambill; parents, Jerry & Harriett Raby; brothers, Paul, Arnold, & Hobbs Raby; sister, Pearl Blair. She is survived by: Daughter Gale Russell & husband William of Clinton Son.. Jack...

Helen D Bowling

Helen D Bowling

Jan 14, 2016

Helen D. Bowling, age 95, of Clinton, moved to a new home in Heaven on January 14, 2016. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton and a devoted employee of Hoskins Drug Store for many years. She enjoyed shopping, reading and eating ice cream and candy. Helen was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be greatly...

Laquata Potts

Laquata Potts

Jan 14, 2016

Laquata Potts, age 71 of Riverview, FL, passed away January 14, 2016. Laquata was a talented painter and created murals for businesses as well as portraits for individuals. She was a very compassionate lady who was always willing to help others. She enjoyed life, was adventurous and always the life of the party. She was a member of the Pleasant...

Jessie "Ray" Pierce

Jessie "Ray" Pierce

Jan 14, 2016

Jessie "Ray" Pierce, age 66 of Rocky Top, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at his residence. He was born on November 18, 1949 in Lafollette, TN to the late John Henry and Dorothy Pierce. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He cherished his family dearly, especially his wife of 30 years, Jo Ann Pierce. He was...

Genith Duncan

Genith Duncan

Jan 12, 2016

Genith Marie Bunch Duncan, better known as June, age 81 of the Laurel Grove Community went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 22, 1934 in New River, Tennessee to the late Clarence and Vadia Carroll Bunch. June was a member of the Browns Flat Baptist Church...

Homer Ward

Homer Ward

Jan 9, 2016

Homer Ward, age 76, of Caryville, passed away in Saturday, January 9, 2015 at the Physician Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 21, 1939 to the late Pearly and Dovie Brock Ward in Campbell County, Tennessee. Homer was a member of the Old Ivy Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything the outdoor had to offer. Homer...

George I Wells, Iii

George I Wells, Iii

Jan 9, 2016

George Irwin Wells, 85, of Clinton passed away January 9, 2016 after a brief illness. He was a proud CW2 military retiree from the US Army after 20 years, and also retired electrician from Y-12 Martin Marietta. He enjoyed spending time with his children and many grand and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by the love of his...

J. Will Brooks

J. Will Brooks

Jan 6, 2016

J Will Brooks, 87, of Brooks Gap Road in Anderson County, TN went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He was the son of the late Charles McGee Brooks and Margaret Emily Warfield Brooks of Anderson County, TN. J Will was born September 13, 1928 in the house his father was born in on Brooks Gap Road....

Pat Martin

Pat Martin

Jan 6, 2016

Patricia "Pat" Martin, age 62 of Andersonville, passed away January 6, 2016, at Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church. Pat worked many years at East Tennessee Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist in Oak Ridge until her retirement. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother that deeply loved her family and will be greatly...

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