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Jimmy D. Shaffer

Jimmy D. Shaffer

Jun 30, 2015

Jimmy Dewayne Shaffer, age 44 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born March 31, 1971 and was a member of Valley View Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, David and Nadine Morrison, Cornilious and Blanch Shaffer and his father, Jimmy C. Shaffer; nephew, Christopher...

Woody Ray Spears

Woody Ray Spears

Jun 28, 2015

Woody Ray Spears, age 72 of Clinton, passed away early Sunday morning June 28, 2015 at Golden Living Center-Windwood. He was of the Baptist faith. Before returning to Tennessee, he lived and worked in Archer City, Texas for 35 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Sophia Spears; sister, Frances Dishman. Survivors: Sisters: Shirley Fergason Lynis White...

Shirley Brubaker

Shirley Brubaker

Jun 25, 2015

Shirley Brubaker, age 83, of Clinton formally of Andersonville and Norris, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at her residence. She was born on May 16, 1932 to the late Jacob and Olive Brewer Marietta in Bobtown, Pennsylvania. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be greatly missed...

Jerald L Alley

Jerald L Alley

Jun 25, 2015

Jerald Lee Alley of Clinton, born to the late Zelmer and Pauline Alley, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital. He graduated from Norris High School and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Clinton. Jerry retired from Bell South after 33 years of service. After his retirement he enjoyed working on his farm and...

Janie Alderson

Janie Alderson

Jun 24, 2015

Janie Annette Alderson, age 66, passed away at Methodist Medical Center on June 24, 2015 with her loving husband by her side. The love of her life was her family. She enjoyed gardening, baking and painting. Janie was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Opal Dunlap Levengood. Survivors: Loving husband of 34 years. Gregory Alderson Sons Thomas Reed...

Thomas Davis

Thomas Davis

Jun 23, 2015

Thomas Albert Davis, age 66, passed away June 23, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a 32nd Degree Mason at Faith Lodge of Oak Ridge #756, a member of the Oak Ridge Chapter of Eastern Star and member of Kerbela Shriners. Thomas loved to travel and he enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was a 20 year veteran who loved...

Betty Myers

Betty Myers

Jun 20, 2015

Betty Sue Myers, age 81 of Clinton, passed away June 20, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Myers; parents, Eunice and Leona Phillips; brother, Lowell Phillips. Survivors: Sons: Randy and wife Gail Myers Alan and wife Vicki Myers Daughters: Barbara and husband...

Betty Whitehead

Betty Whitehead

Jun 17, 2015

Betty Whitehead, age 89, of Clinton passed away at Methodist Medical Center on June 17, 2015. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton, TN. Preceded in death by parents Ora and Mary Stooksbury Carden; brothers, Bill and Ora Carden and sister, Virginia Circle. Survived by: Husband. Harlan Whitehead of Clinton, TN Sons. Dave and Jean Whitehead of...

Scott Hutchison

Scott Hutchison

Jun 17, 2015

Scott Hutchison Norris, TN Scott Hutchison, age 57, born May 29, 1958, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 17, 2015. Scott grew up in Sikeston, Missouri, and made his home in Knoxville in 1990. Scott was a small business owner and a local contractor for many years in the Knoxville and surrounding areas. He enjoyed working with...

Geneva Blanche Jones

Geneva Blanche Jones

Jun 16, 2015

Geneva Blanche Jones, age 96, formerly of Andersonville, Tennessee, died June 16, 2015 at El Reposo Nursing Home in Florence, Alabama. She had previously resided at Merrill Gardens Assisted Living and had lived in Florence since 2008. She was born in Andersonville, Tennessee, March 23, 1919 to Alice and W.R. Weaver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl...

Paul Thomas Leinart

Paul Thomas Leinart

Jun 15, 2015

Paul Thomas Leinart, age 61 of Rocky Top, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Paul was born on May 28, 1954 in Anderson County to the late Paul Leinart and Margie Daugherty Leinart. He was a loyal husband and best friend for 41 years to Sharon Wilson Leinart. Paul was a...

Clyde Cook

Clyde Cook

Jun 15, 2015

Clyde Cook, Sr. passed in peace at his home, Monday, June 15, 2015 at the age of 94. He is survived by his loving wife Ely Smith Cook. They journeyed through this life together for 73 years. Clyde retired from the Union Carbide Y-12 plant. Clyde will be fondly remembered by his wit, his happy laugh, storytelling abilities, love of...

Robert Free

Robert Free

Jun 14, 2015

Robert LeRoy Free, age 71, passed away on June 14, 2015. He was a member at Halls Christian Church. Robert enjoyed John Wayne westerns and loved his family. He was a bricklayer and allied Craftsman Union. Robert was preceded in death by wives, Jewell Free and Murriel Free; parents, William and Elsie Free; brothers, Donald, Howard, Claude and Alvin Free....

Carrie Kessler

Carrie Kessler

Jun 13, 2015

Carrie Loy Kessler, age 90 of Clinton, passed away June 13, 2015 at Golden Living Center-Windwood. She was born September 9, 1924 in Union County, TN. She was a member of Farmers Grove Baptist Church. Carrie worked for many years in her own shop as a beautician and she enjoyed working in the Home Demonstration Club. She was preceded in...

Michael Edwards

Michael Edwards

Jun 8, 2015

Michael Lee Edwards, age 49, passed away at Tennova Residential Hospice. He was an avid sports fan, who loved to travel especially to Disney World. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Survived by: Wife and two step children Mother.. Mary Edwards of Oak Ridge Father.. James Edwards and wife Janet of Louisville Sisters.. Cherry Spurgeon and husband Bill...

Billy James Hill

Billy James Hill

Jun 6, 2015

Billy James Hill, age 84, of Clinton passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served in the Korean Conflict and was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church. Billy retired from Y-12 as a machinist after 40 years of service. After retirement he...

David Milbourn

David Milbourn

Jun 4, 2015

David Milbourn, age 61 of Clinton, passed away June 4, 2015. He worked for many years at The Pipe Doctor and truly enjoyed his work. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed. Preceded in death by his daughter, Brandi Lynn Milbourn. Survivors: Loving wife of 39 years: Mary Milbourn Parents: Rex and Velma Milbourn...

Ralph Hylton

Ralph Hylton

May 31, 2015

Ralph Leroy Hylton, aged 70 of Clinton, passed away May 31, 2015 at the University of Tennessee's Heart Hospital in Knoxville. He grew up in Clinton and then lived in Knoxville for many years, returning to Clinton recently. He graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a B.S. in Education in 1968. He taught and coached at Oliver Springs...

Elizabeth Mcconkey Braden

Elizabeth Mcconkey Braden

May 29, 2015

Elizabeth McConkey Braden, age 83 of Clinton, passed away May 29, 2015, at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. Elizabeth worked for 27 years at Methodist Medical Center as a cashier and enjoyed her job so much she was 77 years old before she retired. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending...

Imojean "Jean" Burgess

Imojean "Jean" Burgess

May 29, 2015

Imojean "Jean" Burgess, age 87 of Powell, passed away May 29, 2015 at Tennova Residential Hospice in Knoxville. She had lived in the Claxton Community for 55 years. She was a member of Edgemoor Baptist Church. Jean retired from Levi's in Knoxville. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. Preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Herbert Burgess; parents, Jacob B....

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