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Helen Henson
May 4, 2015
Helen Henson, age 71, of Clinton, passed away on May 4, 2015. Helen retired from ORNL & K-25 after 29 years of service and was a member of Unitarian Church of Oak Ridge. She was a member of the Oak Ridge Kennel Club, a physics instructor at ITT and enjoyed volunteering with the Census Bureau. Throughout her life she loved...
Gail Montgomery
May 3, 2015
Gail Montgomery, age 60, of Norris, went home to be with her heavenly father on May 3, 2015. Throughout her life she loved gardening and flowering. Preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Yvonne Montgomery; father, William R. Montgomery and sister, Barbara Hendershot. She is survived by: Brother.. Kenneth Montgomery & wife Caryl of PA Sisters Lynn Elkins & husband...
Lola Patt
May 3, 2015
Lola Patt, age 96 of Heiskell, passed away May 3, 2015 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Heiskell and was the oldest living member until her passing. Lola enjoyed ballroom dancing, doing crafts and was an avid gardener. She also enjoyed attending functions at church and at the Senior Citizen Center. She was...
Jerry Lawless
May 1, 2015
Jerry Lawless, age 70, of Powell passed away at North Knoxville Medical Center on May 1, 2015. He was a member of Local #917 and IUOE for 51 years. He worked at Y-12 and retired after 23 years. Jerry loved to go fishing and to work in the yard. He was preceded in death by parents, Roy Lee & Lucy...
Floyd Long
Apr 30, 2015
Floyd Long, age 84, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2015. He was a member of Deep Springs Baptist Church in Heiskell. He enjoyed coon and deer hunting. He loved to talk to people and made friends easily. Floyd was a Mason, Shriner, and was in the Scottish Rites. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines....
Cameron James Kimball
Apr 28, 2015
Cameron James Kimball, infant son of Brittany Ridenour and Kenneth Kimball, passed away April 28, 2015 at E.T. Children's Hospital. In addition to his parents Cameron is also survived by grandparents, Betty and Marty Huckaby , Sharon and Kent Ridenour; brother, Caiden Taylor; sisters, Mackenzie Ridenour, Kynlea Kimball, Kalea Kimball, and Keelea Kimball; aunts, Kelsey Ridenour, Alyssa Pique, and Megan...
Patricia Bishop
Apr 28, 2015
Patricia "Pat" Bishop, age 73, of Knoxville passed away April 28, 2015 at Tennova Residential Hospice. Pat started the Baptist Home Health and Hospice in Knoxville and later started the Infusion Therapy Program at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. After 30 years of nursing she went into the ministry and became a United Methodist Church minister for 10 years...
Linda Mcdonald L. Bacon
Apr 27, 2015
Linda L. McDonald Bacon, age 71, of Clinton passed away April 27, 2015 at Summit View of Rocky Top. Linda was a member of Philadelphia United Methodist Church in Loudon County. Linda's love in life was spending time with her family. Preceded in death by father, Eugene McDonald and mother, Carrie McDonald Wilhoit. She is survived by: Sons.. Timothy Bacon...
Elsie West
Apr 27, 2015
Elsie C. West, age 81 of Powell, passed away April 27, 2015. She was a member of Farmers Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her yard and gardening. Elsie was also a wonderful cook and everyone always enjoyed her dishes she brought for church outings. She was a loving and generous lady that was always willing to help others....
Virgil Moore Lea
Apr 26, 2015
Virgil Moore Lea, of Andersonville, Tennessee, died on Sunday, April, 26, 2015, at the age of 73. Virgil was born to parents Lester and Verlie Lea on June 25, 1941, in Polk County, Tennessee. In 1964, he married his college sweetheart, Carolyn Crowell. He graduated from Carson-Newman College in 1963, with a degree in Business. Virgil had a 35-year career...
Carlos E. Herren
Apr 25, 2015
Carlos E. Herren, age 96 of Clinton, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015. He was a longtime member of Clinton Church of Christ serving as an elder for many years. He was an U.S. Army veteran during WWII being discharged as a 2LT. He grew up on a farm working with his hands, plowing behind mules, raising crops and learning...
Janet Kay Holbrook
Apr 24, 2015
Janet Kay Holbrook, age 60, of Oliver Springs was born September 20, 1954 went home to be with her heavenly father April 24, 2015. Janet was a loving mother, sister, friend and nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lucy Phillips and brother, CJ Phillips. She is survived by. Daughter.. Jennifer Ashburn and husband Matthew of...
Wibur Snyder
Apr 17, 2015
Wilbur Snyder, Sr., age 84 of Heiskell, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2015. He was a member of Wolfe Valley Baptist Church. Wilbur was a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and being outdoors. He also enjoyed woodworking and building potato boxes. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply...
Ralph Visscher
Apr 17, 2015
Ralph Visscher, born October 7, 1932, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2015. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI and grew up in the city but the farm was his heart. He found a job as a farm manager after he graduated high school. In 1965 driving a truck became his second passion and drove a truck...
Alene Russell
Apr 17, 2015
Alene Russell, age 68 of Knoxville, passed away April 17, 2015. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton. She was a Medical Transcriptionist and worked for 16 years at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville. Alene enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and traveling with her friends. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Cleo Russell;...
Helen Faye Daugherty
Apr 15, 2015
Helen Daugherty, age 86 of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Mack and Agnes Stanley. Helen was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton for over 50 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Leo Daugherty; son, Michael (Mike) Daugherty. Survivors include several cousins,...
Louise Brown
Apr 15, 2015
Louise B. Brown, age 92 of Clinton, passed away April 15, 2015, at Golden Living Center-Windwood. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton. She worked at P.A.C.A. for over 30 years. Louise enjoyed gardening and reading. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Cora Beets Brown; husbands, Pete Brock and Ronald Brown; daughters, Kathy Brock and...
Roberta Moneymaker
Apr 10, 2015
Roberta "Bobbie" Moneymaker, age 86, of Clinton, passed away on April 10, 2015. She attended Dutch Valley United Methodist Church while she was able. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur R. "Junior" Moneymaker; parents, Herbert and Agnes Martin; brother, William "Bill" Martin and Herbert H. Martin, Jr. She is survived by: Daughters. Eleanora Sherrod & husband Joe of Knoxville Brenda...
David Archer
Apr 8, 2015
David L. Archer, age 68 of Clinton, passed away April 8, 2015, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Island Home Baptist Church where he was the church organist. David enjoyed playing the piano and singing and sung with many gospel groups. He was a retired nurse but did private care for many years. Preceded...
Dorothy R. Hill
Apr 7, 2015
Dorothy Ruth Hill, age 80, born in Anderson County on October 5, 1934. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Anderson County for 35 years. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, embroidering, and tending her flowers. She also collected salt and pepper shakers, teddy bears and cat items. Preceded by parents; Schyler and Cordie Ridenour; sisters Hazel Thomas and Maxine...
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