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Robbie Swanner

Robbie Swanner

Mar 20, 2015

Robbie Gosa Swanner, age 83 of Clinton, passed away March 20, 2015 at Tennova Residential Hospice in Knoxville. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton and a previous member of McCalla Baptist Church near Bessemer, AL. Preceded in death by husband, Russell Alvin Swanner; parents, Robert and Ella Gosa; brothers, Odwell and Joe Gosa. Survived by: Son:...

Denver Green

Denver Green

Mar 20, 2015

Denver Green, age 95 of Rocky Top, TN passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Summit View Health Care Center in Rocky Top. Denver was born on March 28, 1919 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Daniel Boone and Lutisha Cole Green. He was a United States Army Veteran who served in World War II and Pearl Harbor....

Braydon Keith Lee Creech

Braydon Keith Lee Creech

Mar 20, 2015

Braydon Keith Lee Creech, 5, entered eternal life March 20, 2015 in Tulsa, OK. He was born August 11, 2009 in Knoxville, TN to Laurel Joy Creech. Braydon and his mother loved to attend the rodeo to watch the horses. He enjoyed playing with trucks and trains. He attended Eagle Pointe Christian Academy where he loved the Lord and all...

Wanda Sue Bartley

Wanda Sue Bartley

Mar 19, 2015

Wanda Sue Bartley, age 48 of Lafollette passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Lafollette Medical Center. Wanda was born on January 11, 1967 in Campbell County, TN to the late James and Phyllis Walden Heatherly. She enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and spending time with her family especially her grandson. In addition to her parents Wanda is preceded...

Imogene Jean Starner

Imogene Jean Starner

Mar 18, 2015

Imogene Starner, age 81 of Clinton, passed away March 18, 2015. She was a member of Carroll Hollow Baptist Church. Imogene, known as Momma Jean by all her "adopted kids", loved to cook and prepare Sunday dinner for her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and growing her flowers. Other activities were dancing and listening to music. She was a...

Jerry J Thompson

Jerry J Thompson

Mar 18, 2015

Jerry Jackson Thompson, age 74 of Heiskell, TN, went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2015. Jerry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was born in Amory, MS and spent most of his adolescent years there. He eventually moved to Birmingham, AL and attended Woodlawn High School where he was known as "Batman". Jerry took...

Mildred Mccoy

Mildred Mccoy

Mar 16, 2015

Mildred W.McCoy, age 90 of Lake City, passed away peacefully March 16, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center with her family by her side. Although she faced many challenges in her journey she never wavered in her faith. She was the foundation of her family and an inspiration to all who knew her. She spent many years as a LPN at...

Thomas J Riggs

Thomas J Riggs

Mar 16, 2015

Sgt. Thomas J. (T.J.) Riggs, age 83 of Andersonville, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at his home. He served in the Korean War from 1951 til 1953. He was a member of Byrmas Fork Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his son, Mark W. Riggs; parents, John and Gertie Riggs; brothers, Henry and Cliff Riggs. Survived by loving wife...

Margaret E Sanders

Margaret E Sanders

Mar 13, 2015

Margaret Sanders, age 89, passed this life March 13, 2015. She was a member of Clinton Church of God where she served as secretary of the Silver Eagles. She retired from Magnet Mills after 23 years and 17 years with Bank of America. Margaret was also a member of the Clinton Chapter of AARP. Preceded in death by parents, Hubert...

Dorothy Speicher

Dorothy Speicher

Mar 12, 2015

Dorothy Lois (Perrin) Speicher, age 87, passed from this life on March 12, 2015. She was born and raised in Knoxville, TN, to Annie Laurie (Case) Perrin and Roy Stone Perrin. As a young child she was extremely shy but she adored her time at school where she was nearly always a straight-A student. As a youngster, she would love...

Roger Tackett

Roger Tackett

Mar 12, 2015

Roger Tackett, age 57, of Clinton passed away on March 12, 2015. He was a Facilities Manager at Rexnord for 40 years and really enjoyed doing construction. Roger was also a faithful member at South Clinton Baptist Church and participated in various charity activities. He was an outdoor enthusiast, who loved spending time with his family. Roger sang gospel music...

Charlie Clark

Charlie Clark

Mar 12, 2015

Charlie Faye Clark, age 16 months, passed away at her residence on Thursday, March 12, 2015, where her journey has just begun. Survivors Father. William Clark Mother. Brittany Houts Sister.. Jordan Clark of Clinton, TN Grandparents. Deborah and Douglas Clark of Clinton, TN John Houts of Chattanooga, TN Angie Jenkins of Chattanooga, TN Great grandparents. Linda Brown of Clinton, TN...

Ronald Henderson

Ronald Henderson

Mar 11, 2015

Ronald (Ronnie) W. Henderson, age 65, was born on April 25, 1949. He was called home on March 11, 2015. There he will join his parents Condon and Naomi Goins Henderson; his brothers Charles, Alvis and Bill Henderson; his sisters Alta Lee Henderson and Anna Lee Elkins. He will be sadly missed by his brother, Jerry Henderson his sisters Kathleen...

Gene Pack

Gene Pack

Mar 10, 2015

Gene A. Pack, age 74, of Clinton passed away March 10, 2015. He, with son Robert was owner, operator of MidCity Tool Company in Oak Ridge. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Gene was a past Distinguished President of Clinton Optimist Club. He was also a former member of Oak Ridge Rotary, Chamber of Commerce and was...

Pansy Hatmaker

Pansy Hatmaker

Mar 9, 2015

Pansy Madge Hatmaker, age 87, of Clinton, passed away March 9, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center. The family will have a private service. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamblefh.com

Barbara Elliott

Barbara Elliott

Mar 8, 2015

Barbara Jean Elliott passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at her home after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Eugene Elliott; parents, Charlie Monroe and Mary Rachel Dew; sisters, Lois Phillips and Marlene (Molly) Dew; brother, John Dew; son in-law, Timothy Ward. She is survived by: Sons: Gary Lynn Elliott and wife Polly...

Robert Severin

Robert Severin

Mar 7, 2015

Robert "Bob" Henry Severin, III, age 92, of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015 after a short illness. He was born December 6, 1922 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Robert Henry and Alberta Holdoway Severin. Bob grew up in San Antonio, TX and graduated from Brackenridge High School in May 1940. After working for a year,...

Larence R Martin

Larence R Martin

Mar 6, 2015

Larence R. Martin, age 78 of Clinton, passed away March 6, 2015 at his home. He was an US Army veteran. Larence worked as a heavy equipment operator for Shaw Trucking Company until his retirement. He enjoyed watching western movies and listening to books on tapes. Preceded in death by his parents, Al Prince and Idella Cook Martin; brothers, Roscoe,...

Jordan T Duncan

Jordan T Duncan

Mar 6, 2015

Jordan Thomas Duncan went home to be with his Savior on March 6, 2015. He was born to the late Elijah F. Duncan and Nellie D. Duncan on October 26, 1922. He was the patriarch of a large and extended family. His example of a Christian man, strong work ethic and dedication to family will be long remembered. We will...

Georgia Jeffers

Georgia Jeffers

Mar 4, 2015

Georgia Jeffers, age 86, of Oak Ridge, TN passed away at her home March 4, 2015. She enjoyed working with crafts, playing golf and being with her family. Georgia also loved to attend New Salem Baptist Church when her health permitted. Preceded in death by her parents, Ortel and Flora Woodward; Mother/ Father-in-law, Eddie and Mae Jeffers; Husband, Clifton Jeffers;...

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