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Brenda Stevens

Brenda Stevens

Dec 14, 2015

Brenda Stevens, age 71, of Clinton passed away December 14, 2015 at her residence. Brenda graduated from Clinton High School in 1961. She was a cheerleader, and kept that energy and spunk through life. She graduated from Knoxville Business College in 1962 and then worked at Y-12 for 26 years. After retirement, Brenda and Ralph traveled out West in RV...

Henry Lee Taylor

Henry Lee Taylor

Dec 14, 2015

"My body is broken. You have to let me go. I go to my fathers, in whose mighty company I shall not now feel ashamed" -Tolkien Henry Lee "Spook" Taylor, age 62, joined his Heavenly Father on December 14, 2015. Born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, he later relocated to Clinton, TN. He joined the army at age 16 and was stationed...

Leola Smith

Leola Smith

Dec 13, 2015

Leola F. Smith, age 91 of Clinton, passed away December 13, 2015 at Golden Living Center. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church. Her hobbies included sewing and painting. Leola was a sweet, gentle and loving mother and will always be loved by her family and all who knew her. Preceded in death by her husband, Arbie Lee Smith,...

Tommy Coward

Tommy Coward

Dec 13, 2015

Tommy Franklin Coward, age 75, of Vasper, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1939 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Hoyle Franklin and Mattie Pearl Debord Coward. Tommy was a member of Vasper Baptist Church. He loved and played any and every instrument with friends and at church. Tommy...

Angela Daugherty

Angela Daugherty

Dec 13, 2015

Angela Faye Daugherty, age 50, of Lafollette passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the Cumberland Village Health and Rehab in Lafollette. She was born on August 21, 1965 in Anderson County, Tennessee to Enoch and Fannie Hatmaker Byrge. Angela enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her family especially her grand children. Survived by: Parents..Enoch and Fannie Byrge...

Jean Moberley

Jean Moberley

Dec 12, 2015

Martha Jean Moberley, age 92 of Norris, passed away December 12, 2015 at Tennova Hospice in Knoxville. She was a member of Norris First Baptist Church and loved her church family. Her hobbies included crocheting and quilting. Jean was the "heart" of her family. She loved deeply and always thought of others before herself. She will be greatly missed but...

Sara Ann Daugherty

Sara Ann Daugherty

Dec 10, 2015

Sara Ann Daugherty, age 71 of Andersonville, passed away December 10, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. She worked many years as a secretary in the insurance industry. Sara was full of energy, enjoyed living life, was always happy and was known as the neighborhood mom. She is going to be...

Mildred B Beets

Mildred B Beets

Dec 9, 2015

Mildred B. Beets, age 76 of Clinton, went home to live with Jesus on December 9, 2015. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and enjoyed singing at church. Mildred was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed watching the games. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all who...

Jeff Tucker

Jeff Tucker

Dec 7, 2015

Jeffery Wayne Tucker, age 48 of Briceville went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2015 at his home. Jeff was born in Campbell County, Tennessee on October 7, 1967. He was a member and loved attending the Briceville Church of God. Jeff also attended the Emory Valley Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He enjoyed working puzzles and...

Thomas E. Rhoads

Thomas E. Rhoads

Dec 6, 2015

Thomas E. Rhoads, age 64, of Claxton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the Methodist Medical Center. He was born on September 8, 1951 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee to the late John L. Rhoads Sr. and Bettie Clark Rhoads. Thomas was a member of the Valley View United Methodist Church in Claxton. Thomas...

Unice Leon Kesterson

Unice Leon Kesterson

Dec 4, 2015

Unice Leon Kesterson, age 69, passed away December 4, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born June 21, 1946, was in the 173rd Airborne Brigade and was a Vietnam Veteran. Unice retired as a brick mason. He enjoyed camping, boating, sitting in his man cave and his many friends. He will surely be missed. Preceded in death by father,...

Doran Fletcher

Doran Fletcher

Dec 4, 2015

Halva "Doran" Fletcher, age 79, passed away December 4, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center. He was born December 5, 1935 to the late Jessie and Carl Fletcher. Doran was a graduate of East Tennessee State College where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemisty. Preceded in death in 2007 by his son Randal Guy Fletcher. Doran will be...

Hazel Eblen

Hazel Eblen

Dec 3, 2015

Hazel "Nennie" Hillon Eblen, born June 6, 1927, passed away December 3, 2015 at Park West Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Anderson County and member of Sinking Springs United Methodist Church. She was employed and retired, after 27 years, from Y-12 Credit Union. Hazel enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, crocheting and hearing about sports and dance...

Audrey Lee Hackler

Audrey Lee Hackler

Dec 3, 2015

Audrey Lee Hackler, age 65 of Clinton, TN passed away at Physicians Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by father, Carl Townsend. Survivors: Husband Roger Hackler Mother JoAnn McGee Daughters Jaqueline Kite and husband Gary Angelica Suffridge and husband Erik Holly Collins and husband Jimmy Brothers Kennon Townsend and wife Peggy Sisters Carol Ann Pattie and husband James Grandchildren Dustin,...

Margie Ferguson

Margie Ferguson

Dec 3, 2015

Margie Ferguson, age 90 of Bemis, passed away at her daughter's home in Powell on December 3, 2015, making Heaven a brighter place now joining several loved ones. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bemis in Jackson, TN. She worked at the Bemis Cotton Mill until closure of the plant in 1989. Margie enjoyed working in...

Virginia Hoose

Virginia Hoose

Nov 29, 2015

Virginia "Sunny" England Hoose, age 81, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2015. Sunny was a mother to many children, not just her own but to many of the kid's in Claxton. She worked in the Claxton Elementary School cafeteria for many years and made sure the kids had not just food but, love and kindness. Throughout...

Maggie Mcclure Tatum

Maggie Mcclure Tatum

Nov 28, 2015

Maggie McClure Tatum, age 91, of Andersonville, passed away at her home on November 28, 2015. She was a member of Byrams Fork Baptist Church. Maggie enjoyed cooking, sewing, and quilting. She loved working in her flowers each year and also traveling with her husband Ronnie. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Preceded in death...

Virginia "Carol" Rosenbalm

Virginia "Carol" Rosenbalm

Nov 27, 2015

Virginia "Carol" Rosenbalm, age 71 went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2015. Carol was born on May 12, 1944 to the late Andrew & Gladys Vowell. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved her family dearly, her church (Charity Baptist), and the Lord. Preceded in death by her husband, Willard "Fuzz" Rosenbalm;...

Martha Lynn Bridges

Martha Lynn Bridges

Nov 27, 2015

Martha Lynn Bridges, age 62, longtime secretary at Norris Elementary School, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015, at home. She was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Norris. Preceded in death by her father, James Carroll; father and mother in-laws, Rufus and Georgia Bridges. Survived by: Husband: Rufus "Jake' Bridges Daughters: Lindsey Bridges of Clinton Lauren Ragland and...

Kenneth J Bolton

Kenneth J Bolton

Nov 27, 2015

Kenneth James Bolton, age 53 of Clinton, passed away at his home November 27, 2015. He graduated from West Point High School in Mississippi. He was of the Catholic faith. Kenneth began his career in the restaurant industry working for McDonald's. He enjoyed his work and moved up to the management level. Throughout his life he continued in management and...

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