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Wilma Jean Goans

Wilma Jean Goans

Oct 3, 2015

Wilma Jean Vann Goans, age 80, of Clinton, passed away October 3, 2015, at Baptist Health Care Center in Lenoir City, TN. She worked in management at Methodist Medical Center until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Goans; parents, William G. and Ola Vann; brother, Bobby Vann. Survivors: Son: Bill Goans and wife Laura Grandchildren:...

James Vasco Hill

James Vasco Hill

Oct 2, 2015

James Vasco Hill, age 77, of Portage, IN formerly of Andersonville, TN passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at his residence. He was a member of McKinley Mason Lodge; South Bend, Indiana Scottish Rite, and Orak Shrine. He retired from Local 977 & Local 150 as a heavy equipment operator. Preceded in death by wife, Shirley Hill; parents, Billy and...

Jean Rea Williams

Jean Rea Williams

Oct 2, 2015

Jean Williams (nee Ora Jean Rea), 89, died on October 2, 2015. Born in Sarepta, Mississippi, on July 14, 1924, she always enjoyed the fact that her birthday was on Bastille Day. She married the love of her life, James Braswell Williams of Matthews, North Carolina, in 1947. After settling in Norris in 1949, she first worked in Oak Ridge...

Gladys B. Loy

Gladys B. Loy

Oct 1, 2015

Gladys Beatrice Loy, age 67, of Clinton, passed away October 1, 2015. She worked for over 20 years at Levi's. Gladys then began working in the tax service and insurance industry. She enjoyed the Joyce Meyer ministries. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Loy, Sr; parents, Elmer and Ruby Miller; brother, John T. Miller. Survivors include: Son: Paul...

Robert F. Stone

Robert F. Stone

Sep 30, 2015

Robert F. Stone, age 84, of Clinton, passed away September 30, 2015 under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family. Mr. Stone was born in 1931 in Eagan, TN. He was retired from ORNL, where he worked as an electrician and electrical foreman. Mr. Stone was a member of I.B.E.W. Local 760 and a 50 year member of...

Rachel A. Russell

Rachel A. Russell

Sep 28, 2015

Rachel Alexis Russell, age 25, passed away on September 28, 2015 at Tennova North. She loved the outdoors, doing crafts and drawing. Preceded in death by parents; Jonathan and Deborah Ann Russell. Survivors: Son. Mason Wayne Russell Grandparents... Gary Williams & Kathy Sara (Susie) Luksic and husband Mark Aunt Karen Sue Keeler and husband Harvey Sister. Ashley Ann Riner and...

Audrey Mae Hughes

Audrey Mae Hughes

Sep 25, 2015

Audrey Estepp Hughes, age 76, of Clinton took her heavenly flight September 25, 2015. She was born in Middlesboro, KY to Willie and Ethel Rains. Preceded in death by son, Phillip Estepp; brothers, Eugene, Milton, Boyd, Kenneth, David and her twin, John Arden; sister, Virginia Florence. She is survived by: Loving husband Darrell Hughes Sons.. George Estepp Shawn Estepp &...

Peter Todd

Peter Todd

Sep 25, 2015

Peter Justin Todd, Ph.D. Peter Justin Todd of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2015 at the age of 66 with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 26, 1949 in Lackawanna, New York, the second of five children of Charles Justin Todd and Veronica Patricia Todd. During his free time, Peter...

Phyllis Leslie

Phyllis Leslie

Sep 24, 2015

Phyllis Marie Thomas Risley Leslie, born in Liberal, KS on February 20, 1919 passed away September 24, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Clinton, TN. She was a long time member of Clinton Church of Christ. Phyllis was a good seamstress, who also learned how to crochet. She loved to cook especially for family and friends. She always had an...

Virginia Simpson

Virginia Simpson

Sep 22, 2015

Virginia Lee Simpson, age 88, of Clinton, passed away September 22, 2015 at her home. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Garden Club, Timely Topics and Christian Women's Club. Virginia was an avid UT fan, especially basketball, enjoyed crafts, shopping and was an excellent cook and hostess. She was preceded...

Ronald Golden

Ronald Golden

Sep 21, 2015

Ronald Lee Golden, age 76, passed away at his home on September 21, 2015. He was an electrician for TVA until his retirement. Ronald loved hunting and fishing and was a member of Hillvale Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Cecil Hubert Golden and Lillie Davis Conner; wife Ernestine Golden and brother, J.C. Golden. Survivors: Daughters Tina and Tim...

Patricia Osborn

Patricia Osborn

Sep 21, 2015

Patricia Osborn, age 48, of Powell, TN passed away at her home on September 21, 2015. She was a member of Community Baptist Church of Powell, TN. Patricia loved her dogs. Preceded in death by mother, Shirley Bruffett. Survivors: Loving husband of 4 years Tony Osborn Father. Everett Bruffett and wife Agnes Sister Gail Risden and husband Cecil 3 step...

Eloise Farmer

Eloise Farmer

Sep 20, 2015

Eloise A. Farmer, age 79, of Clinton, passed away September 20, 2015 at Summit View of Rocky Top. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, Clinton. She worked for K-25 as a data entry operator until her retirement. Eloise enjoyed making floral arrangements and had made them for several businesses around town. She also made them for special occasions...

Elmer (Pat) Walsh

Elmer (Pat) Walsh

Sep 19, 2015

Elmer A. (Pat) Walsh, 92, Clinton, TN passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born in Peck, MI in 1923 to Elmer and Elva Sopha Walsh. He proudly served in the US ARMY in WWII as part of the 31st Infantry Division (Dixie Division) where he was awarded a Bronze Star for Valor, Combat Infantry...

Jane Brock

Jane Brock

Sep 19, 2015

Jane Victoria Brock, age 61 of Clinton, went home to be with the Lord September 19, 2015 at her home. She was born October 16, 1953 to the late Bradley and Eva Chappell. She worked as the Librarian at the Clinton Library. Jane also enjoyed taking care of her family and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister. In...

Robert Herrell

Robert Herrell

Sep 18, 2015

Robert Wayne Herrell, age 72, of the Claxton Community, passed away at home, on the farm that he loved so much, surrounded by his family on September 18, 2015. He graduated from Clinton High School where he played football for the Clinton Dragons. He served four years in the U.S. Marines and worked for Rohm and Haas for 39 years...

Thelma Riggs

Thelma Riggs

Sep 17, 2015

Thelma Fay Riggs, age 75, of Andersonville, passed away Thursday 17, 2015. She was born September 27, 1939. She was preceded in death by parents, Jake and Matha Tindell; brother, Ray Tindell; sister, Ruthena Bailey. Survivors include: Husband: Jack Riggs of Andersonville, TN Son: Brian and wife Marie Riggs of Andersonville, TN Daughters: Cindy and husband Destry Dangerfield of Andersonville,...

Patricia Maxfield

Patricia Maxfield

Sep 14, 2015

Patricia Ann Maxfield, age 67, of Clinton, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born on May 17, 1948 to the late Douglas and Etta Mae Hayes Austin in Anderson County, Tennessee. Patricia was a member of the Guiding Star Baptist Church in Medford. She enjoyed doing crafts and spending...

Phyllis Stooksbury

Phyllis Stooksbury

Sep 13, 2015

Phyllis J. Stooksbury, age 89, of Powell, passed away September 13, 2015 at her home. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Phyllis enjoyed taking care of her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Ada...

Iva Lee "Toni" Carpenter

Iva Lee "Toni" Carpenter

Sep 12, 2015

Iva Lee "Toni" Carpenter, age 90, of Clinton passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton and worked at K-25 and Clinton Middle School. Throughout her life she loved traveling across the United States with her husband, being outdoors, and spending time with her family. Preceded in...

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