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Carnelon Vernon Terry, Jr.

Carnelon Vernon Terry, Jr.

Jul 24, 2015

Carnelon Vernon Terry, Jr. of Clinton, TN went Home to be with our Lord on July 24, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born near Robbins in Scott County, TN, on March 15, 1930 to Carnelon C. and Martha Smith Terry, he attended Huntsville High School where he met and later married Phyllis Harness Terry. He retired from Martin...

Mirma Edward Hatmaker

Mirma Edward Hatmaker

Jul 23, 2015

Mirma Edward Hatmaker, age 77, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Tennova Hospice. He was a member of Sequoyah Missionary Baptist Church and was a carpenter that built houses all over East Tennessee. He had a heart of gold and loved spending time with his family. Preceded in death by parents, Fletcher and Haley Hatmaker; children, Dale Hatmaker,...

Zella Hudson

Zella Hudson

Jul 23, 2015

Zella Jennings Cook Hudson, age 96, born July 29, 1918 of Clinton passed away July 23, 2015. She was a member of Demory Baptist Church in Lafollette. Preceded by parents Dexter and Mandy Jennings; husbands, Loy Brownlow Cook and Harold Hudson; daughter Lois Cook Bailey (James Bailey); two infant sisters; brother, Roy Jennings. Survivors: Son Robert Laverne Cook (Florence Snoderly...

Audrey Daugherty

Audrey Daugherty

Jul 20, 2015

Audrey Willis Daugherty, age 86, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Monday, June 20, 2015. She was a member of Sinking Springs United Methodist Church. She worked at Hammer's Department Store for 20+ years and was a mail room supervisor at The Courier News for many years. Audrey enjoyed gardening, her children, especially the grandchildren and great...

Harley S. Weaver

Harley S. Weaver

Jul 20, 2015

Harley Shade Weaver, age 87, passed away July 20, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center. He was member and Deacon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Harley was a Sheetmetal worker for 27 years at Y-12. He enjoyed playing Bingo, fishing, playing the guitar, working puzzles and he never met a stranger. Harley was a loving father, husband, and grandfather. He enjoyed...

Thomas Hicks

Thomas Hicks

Jul 19, 2015

Thomas R. Hicks, age 70, passed away on July 19, 2015. Mr. Hicks was a 1962 graduate of Norris High School and attended Hiwassee College. He was owner of Thomas R. Hicks Construction since 1968. He was an outstanding citizen of the community and served on several committees and boards. He was in partnership at Ray Varner Ford and Harrison's...

Georgia Rose Bell Pyle

Georgia Rose Bell Pyle

Jul 19, 2015

Georgia Rose Bell Pyle, age 85, of Norris passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a Looper at Magnet Mills for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Pyle; parents, Luther and Lizzie Mae Bell; sister, Barbara Jean Wallace; brother, Hubert Bell. She is survived by:...

Virginia F. Keith

Virginia F. Keith

Jul 18, 2015

Virginia Faye Poston Keith, 82, of Clinton, Tennessee, was loosed of the bonds of this life and went home to the Lord on July 18, 2015, from Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center where she had been lovingly cared for over the last 15 months following a stroke. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Lucille Poston, and her husband...

Joseph Lane Dillman

Joseph Lane Dillman

Jul 18, 2015

Joseph Lane Dillman, age 10, gained his Angel wings Saturday, July 18, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Joseph was a student at South Clinton Elementary and was a member of Truthway Baptist Church. Joseph loved playing basketball with the Claxton Optimist League. He was a people person that loved life and during his spare time he loved riding...

Delores Ann Wood

Delores Ann Wood

Jul 16, 2015

Delores Ann Loy Wood, 54, of Louisville and formerly of Clinton, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, July 16, at Parkwest Medical Center. Although sudden, it was all part of God's perfect plan. Delores was a gifted musician, and through music and her devotion to family and friends, was a reflection of God's loveas a beloved mother,...

Mary Sue Williams

Mary Sue Williams

Jul 16, 2015

Mary Sue Williams Clinton, TN Mary Sue Williams, age 85, passed away on July 16, 2015. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Clinton. Sue graduated from Clinton High School in 1948 where she was a cheerleader. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and had many friends. Sue was an avid fan of...

Mary Katheryn Scruggs Griggs

Mary Katheryn Scruggs Griggs

Jul 14, 2015

Mary Katheryn Scruggs Griggs, age 86 of Clinton passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Ft. Sanders Regional. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge and retired from Oak Ridge Hospital as a registered nurse. Throughout her life Mary loved knitting and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by parents Henry...

Susan Hoskins Allen

Susan Hoskins Allen

Jul 13, 2015

SUSAN HOSKINS ALLEN CLINTON, TN Susan Hoskins Allen, age 74, of Clinton, TN passed away on July 13, 2015. She was an active member of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Clinton and was a long time employee of both Maryville College and the University of Tennessee. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and Maryville College. Susan was...

Nila E Osborne

Nila E Osborne

Jul 11, 2015

Nila E. Osborne age 95 of Clinton, born February 29, 1920, passed away after a lengthy illness July 11, 2015 at her home. She was a devoted and loving mother and homemaker. Her passion was quilting, crocheting, working in her flower gardens, and bird watching. Nila was also an avid reader. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fitshugh...

Ulys R Cooper

Ulys R Cooper

Jul 10, 2015

Ulys R. Cooper, age 95 of Clinton, passed away July 10, 2015 at U.T. Medical Center. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during WWII. He was of the Baptist faith. Ulys enjoyed photography and film developing in his earlier years and always enjoyed gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wiley Cooper and Alice Webb Cooper;...

Janet Crutchfield

Janet Crutchfield

Jul 9, 2015

Janet Crutchfield, age 70, of Caryville, TN, was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 9, 2015. Born on June 7, 1945, Janet was of the Baptist faith and loved everything pertaining to angels. She loved spending time on her computer participating in Bible study groups, chatting with friends, playing games, watching movies, reading, and listening to Alan Jackson...

Betty Wise

Betty Wise

Jul 8, 2015

Betty Loveday Wise, age 70, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away July 8, 2015 at Golden Living Center where she was a long term resident. She was born on January 26, 1945, in Clinton, Tennessee to the late Howard and Louise Loveday. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wise who passed away...

Geraldine Cox

Geraldine Cox

Jul 7, 2015

Geraldine Cox, age 80 of Clinton, passed away July 7, 2015 at Golden Living Center -Windwood. She retired from Palm Beach Outlet where she worked as a seamstress. Geraldine was an excellent gardener and enjoyed working in her flowers. She loved cooking, animals and collecting antiques. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Marie Cox; brothers, Donald...

Margaret Allen

Margaret Allen

Jul 6, 2015

Margaret Elizabeth Sadler Allen, 97, died Tuesday at Golden Living Nursing Home in Clinton. Margaret was born April 14, 1918 in Jackson County, Tennessee to Robert Lee and Cora Long Sadler. She moved to Anderson County in 1959 where she became known as a master seamstress and avid gardener. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years,...

A. Ann Rainey

A. Ann Rainey

Jul 2, 2015

A Ann Rainey, 76, of Maryville, TN (formerly Clinton, TN) passed over into God's arms on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Tenova Residential Hospice in Knoxville, TN. Ann was a loving wife, an awesome mother and the best ever Grandmother (Mamaw). She was a gentle soul who always looked for the good in others, was a friend to many and...

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