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Gladys Mitchner

Gladys Mitchner

May 27, 2015

Gladys M. Mitchner, age 77 of Jacksboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Gladys was born on December 16, 1937 to the late Mack and Maggie Wilson Malcote in Campbell County. Gladys took pleasure in spending time with family and friends and loved to help people. She also enjoyed going...

Don Cawood

Don Cawood

May 27, 2015

Don Cawood, age 77, of Heiskell passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was a member of Deep Springs Baptist Church and was a retired boilermaker out of Union 453. Don enjoyed spending time with his family, dogs, and NASCAR racing. Preceded in death by wife, Vickie Cawood; brother, Harrison...

Phyllis Johnsen

Phyllis Johnsen

May 26, 2015

Phyllis Johnsen, 94, passed away on May 26, 2015 at the NHC, Oak Ridge, TN. She was born on February 20, 1921 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to George Edward and Catherine Amelia (Shinnick) Stedman. During World War II she moved to Washington, DC and worked for the Combined Chiefs of Staff, The British Embassy, and The Australian Embassy where she...

Clifford L. Collins

Clifford L. Collins

May 25, 2015

Clifford L. Collins, age 82, of Powell passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 at his residence. He retired from KUB in Knoxville. Throughout his life Clifford enjoyed farming, riding motorcycles, spending time with his family especially his grandkids, and also was a private pilot. Preceded in death by wife, Charlsie Collins; parents, Riley Collins and Reba Barnard; grandson, Corey...

James Herbert Ward

James Herbert Ward

May 25, 2015

James Herbert "Herb" Ward, age 85, of Clinton, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015, as a result of a brain injury after sustaining a fall at home. Herb was a life-long resident of Clinton. He served in the Korean War and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee. He retired in 1990 as Partner-in-Charge of the Knoxville office...

Jewell Alice Phillips Williams

Jewell Alice Phillips Williams

May 22, 2015

Jewell Alice Phillips Williams, age 80, of Clinton, went home to with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 22, 2015, after a sixteen-year long courageous battle with cancer. Jewell was indeed a jewel, a rare treasure that will leave a lasting impact on all who knew her. She graduated from Norris High School in 1953, and found much fulfillment...

Naomi B. Duff

Naomi B. Duff

May 21, 2015

Naomi B. Duff, age 93, of Oak Ridge passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Greenfield Senior Living. She was a member of Willow Brook Baptist Church in Lake City. She was born October 13, 1921 to the late Franklin and Berlena Beach of Briceville. Naomi was a proud grandmother and great grandmother and had lots of friends and neighbors...

Fred Earl Gladding

Fred Earl Gladding

May 21, 2015

Fred Earl Gladding, age 78, of Columbia, SC formerly of Powell, TN passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015. For 18 years Fred played baseball with the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros then for the next 22 years he coached with the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians. Fred was a member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Preceded...

Brian Massengale

Brian Massengale

May 21, 2015

Brian Michael Massengale, age 29 of Powell, passed away May 21, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center. He was a member of Community Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. Brian was an avid fan of the Detriot Lions. He was preceded in death his brother, Robbie Massengale. Survivors: Wife: Diana Massengale Daughter: Brianna Massengale Father and step-mother: Leon Massengale and wife Becky...

Mary Sue Hatfield

Mary Sue Hatfield

May 20, 2015

Mary Sue Hamock Hatfield, age 80 and 1 day, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Tennova North. She was an inspiration to everyone she came across. Mary was an avid gardener who loved the outdoors, her flowers and making her house a home. She loved life, her friends, her family, her church and her church family. Mary was a...

Betty Jennings

Betty Jennings

May 16, 2015

Betty D. Jennings, age 84 of Clinton, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on May 16, 2015. She was a member of Moore's Gap Methodist Church. She was very active in the United Methodist Women and held many offices in the Oak Ridge District of the Holston Conference. She worked at UT Graphics as a Paste Up Artist...

Sharon Charlene Williamson

Sharon Charlene Williamson

May 15, 2015

Sharon Charlene Williamson, age 71 of Clinton, went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 15, 2015. She was a member of Sinking Springs United Methodist Church. Charlene was the owner and operator of Charlie's Hair Design in Clinton for many years. She was one of the first residents of Meadowview Senior Living in Norris and enjoyed playing BINGO...

Jennifer Pemberton-Duncan

Jennifer Pemberton-Duncan

May 15, 2015

Jennifer Pemberton Duncan, age 46 of Knoxville, passed away at her home May 15, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BS Degree in Recreation and Leisure. She attended Ebenezer Methodist Church. Jennifer was very creative and loved sewing and doing crafts. She also enjoyed traveling and reading. She was a loving...

Nancy Fye

Nancy Fye

May 13, 2015

Nancy E. Fye, age 50, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 with her family at her home in Clinton, TN. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Dorothy (Humphrey) and Larry Van Orman. She was a member of Crossroads Christ Fellowship and was active in DOVE and Knoxville Aglow. She loved Jesus and the abundant life He gave her. She was a loving...

Ted Allen Gray, Sr.

Ted Allen Gray, Sr.

May 13, 2015

Ted Allen Gray, age 74, of Claxton, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center. Ted worked construction in Oak Ridge. Preceded in death by parents, Golden and Barney Gray and sister, Barbara Crowell. He is survived by: Loving wife of 51 years Irma Moore Gray of Claxton Son Ted Gray, Jr. & girlfriend Darlene Smith of Heiskell...

Frank Mcgill

Frank Mcgill

May 13, 2015

Frank D. McGill, age 82, passed away, May 13, 2015 at Cumberland Village Nursing Home in Lafollette, TN. He loved fishing, playing Bingo and pitching horse shoes. Frank was a member of Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Vinnie Lloyd McGill. Survivors are his sister Norma Crowley and several nieces and nephews....

Harold Lloyd Hasemann

Harold Lloyd Hasemann

May 12, 2015

Harold Lloyd Hasemann, age 53, of Clinton, TN formerly of East Moline, Illinois passed away on May 12, 2015 at his residence. Throughout his life Harold loved riding Harley Davidson Motorcycle's but most of all spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Harold Hasemann. He is survived by: Son.. Harold Van Severen & wife Jamie...

Chester Franklin Marlow

Chester Franklin Marlow

May 8, 2015

Chester Franklin Marlow, age 72 of Lafollette, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Lafollette Medical Center. Chester was born on June 6, 1942 to the late Ed and Beatrice Marlow in Claiborne County. Chester was a coal miner for a number of years. He liked deer hunting and being outdoors. He was also a member of Rock...

Barbara Albert

Barbara Albert

May 6, 2015

Barbara Albert, age 74, of Caryville, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at her home. She was born in Vasper, TN on March 27, 1941 to the late Earl and Florence Disney Albert. Barbara was a member of the Vasper Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time in her garden and work with her flowers. In addition to her parents...

Roger Lee Phillips

Roger Lee Phillips

May 4, 2015

Roger Lee Phillips age 54 of Briceville went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 4, 2015. He was born in Lake City, TN on April 21, 1961 to Verlin and Mary Emmagean Phillips. Roger was a member of the Laurel Grove Baptist Church where he was the choir director and was very dedicated to the Lord. Roger...

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