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Mae Beth "Betty" Jenkins Watson
Jan 6, 2016
Mae Beth "Betty" Jenkins Watson, age 85, of Clinton passed away on January 6, 2016 at her residence. Betty was born May 9, 1930 to the late George and Molly Jenkins and was the last surviving of their 9 children. She was a charter member of Riverview Baptist Church. Throughout her life her love was her family and her church....
Willie Bill Cofer
Jan 3, 2016
Special Dad "Bill" Willie Alvin Cofer, age 71, went to join his beloved wife and daughter on Sunday morning, January 3, 2016 at his home. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Helen Broglin Stewart; wife, Velma Daniels Cofer; daughter, Sandra Atkins and special friend, Howard Moore. Survivors: Sons. Mitchell & Vicky Shoffner of Powell, TN James & Missy Shoffner...
Wilma June Stephens
Jan 3, 2016
Wilma June Stephens, age 82, of Clinton passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at NHC Healthcare Center. June retired as a sales manager at Heilig- Meyers Furniture. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl & Bertha Rhyne Stephens. She is survived by: Special family Larry & Pam Gorman Ashley & Scott Lambert William& Kay Compton Kristen & Stefan Hurwitz...
Greg Myers
Jan 1, 2016
Greg Myers, age 35, of Oak Ridge passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at his residence. Greg graduated from Oak Ridge High School 1999 where he played football for the Oak Ridge Wildcats. Throughout his life he loved fishing, camping, and anything that had to do with Melton Hill Lake. Preceded in death by grandparents, Charles & Betty Myers....
Charles Jerome Yarber
Dec 30, 2015
Charles Jerome Yarber, age 89, of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus December 30, 2015. He was a World War II veteran. He worked in the accounting division of Sherwin Williams for 43 years until his retirement. Charles was an accomplished musician and a loving father. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death by...
Willie James Davidson
Dec 29, 2015
Mr. Willie James Davidson, age 66, of Clinton, Tennessee peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, surrounded by family. He was born on March 18, 1949, in Rockwood, Tennessee, to the late Reverend Bossie and Eunice Davidson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Maxine Y. Davidson and daughter and son-in-law,...
Paul Ray Massengill
Dec 29, 2015
Paul Ray Massengill, age 55, of Lake City passed away on December 29, 2015. Proceeded by father, Bob Massengill; nephew, James Ray Hunley; grandparents, Lawton & Marie Massengill, Thorn and Bessie Housley. Survivors: Daughter Chasity (Massengill) Wilkerson and husband Larry of Andersonville Granddaughter Brooklin Grandson Jordan Cox Mother Annalou Massengill Sisters Deborah Napier and husband Mike of Clinton Melissa Hunley...
Thomas Lester Stephens
Dec 28, 2015
Thomas Lester Stephens, age 77, Clinton Tennessee passed into glory on December 28th 2015. He was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church, Oak Ridge TN; served his country in both the Navy and Air Force Reserve and worked as a Pipefitter in both the military and at the Oak Ridge Y12 Nuclear Plant from where he retired in 2003. He...
Geneva Queener Stokes
Dec 27, 2015
Geneva Queener Stokes, age 90 of Lafollette, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the Lafollette Medical Center. She was born on January 13, 1925 to the late, Rosa Caroline Queener in Campbell County and was raised by her grandfather, Robert (Bob) Queener. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. She liked fishing, bird watching, gardening, and she...
Greg Smith
Dec 27, 2015
Gregory Patt Smith, age 65, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Physicians Regional. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. Greg was a heavy equipment operator with KUB for several years. Later, he drove a dump truck, for Hines Fine Soils; then, retiring from RDS Grading and Excavating. Greg loved his family, front porch sitting and talking...
Dewayne Webster
Dec 24, 2015
Dewayne E. Webster, age 49 of Clinton, passed away December 24, 2015. He was born October 24, 1966. Throughout his life he was a hardworking man that loved his career as a carpet layer. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by aunts, Wilma McClure, Pat Hurst and Sue Webster. Survivors: Mother: Linda Cox...
Azilee W Copeland
Dec 23, 2015
Azilee Weaver Copeland went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2015. She was born in LaFollette, TN, to Lee and Alice Weaver on June 11, 1924. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers and sisters Clyde Weaver, Lonzie Weaver, Sofie Nelson, Goldie Childs, Andy Weaver, Judd Weaver, Hubert Weaver, Jess Weaver, Tom Weaver,...
Raleigh Cecil Seiber
Dec 22, 2015
Rev. Raleigh Cecil Seiber, age 80 of Briceville, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center in Norris. He was born on February 6, 1935 to the late Hubert and Alice Wilson Seiber in Briceville. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church and...
James C Foust, Jr
Dec 20, 2015
James C. Foust, Jr., age 66 of Lake City, passed away at his home December 20, 2015. He was a member of Indian Gap Baptist Church. He enjoyed working on cars and restoring things. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who deeply loved his family. He will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by his parents,...
Patricia Proffitt
Dec 20, 2015
Patricia "Patty" L. Proffitt, age 55, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 20, 2015, in her home, surrounded by friends and family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a wonderful wife, mother, aunt, sister, and friend to many. She was always willing to give selflessly to those in need and is already greatly missed. She is...
Geneva M. Reed
Dec 19, 2015
Geneva Reed, age 89, of Claxton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2015 peacefully with her family by her side. She was born on August 19, 1926 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late John Houston and Mary Etta Russell Burgess. Throughout Geneva's life she enjoyed quilting, gardening, canning, preparing family dinners, and playing cards. Most...
Fay Wilson
Dec 18, 2015
Fay Wilson, age 75 of Rocky Top, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 18, 2015 at her home. Fay was born on April 11, 1940 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Perry and Flora Gilbraith Phillips. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Rocky Top. Fay enjoyed working with her flowers...
Lawrence J. Kanipe
Dec 17, 2015
Lawrence J. Kanipe, age 71, of Heiskell, Tennessee passed away in his home on December 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee & Lillian Kanipe; brother, Charles E. Kanipe. He is survived by: Children. James W. Kanipe Billy J. & Kathy Kanipe Dean & Barbara Newton Brother J.C. & Geneva Kanipe Devoted companion.. Joyce A. Goins...
Clark Walker
Dec 17, 2015
Clark E. Walker, age 52, of Oak Ridge, died on December 17, 2015, at Methodist Medical Center due to cardiac arrest. The love of his life is his daughter, Macartney. He was a professional musician, specializing in playing bass guitar. He dedicated his musical talent in serving his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with gladness at the Lifehouse Church in...
Helen E. Fielden Alley Crumpley
Dec 15, 2015
Helen E. Fielden Alley Crumpley, surrounded by the love of her family and friends, Clinton's own, "Rosie the Riveter", Helen Crumpley, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Her life of 95 years was beyond blessed. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1938. During World War II she worked at the Willow Run Plant near...
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