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Charles Swinney
Jan 4, 2015
Charles Stuart "Chuck" Swinney of Clinton, died on January 4, 2015 at NHC Oak Ridge at age 72. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pat Swinney, their daughter, Alison Gafford, of Oak Ridge, their son Robert and wife Tammy of Bozeman, Montana, grandson Jaxon Gafford of Oak Ridge, brother Don Swinney and wife Delores of Vienna, Virginia...
Yvonne Elizabeth May Lee
Dec 31, 2014
Yvonne Elizabeth May Lee, age 52, of Oak Ridge passed away December 31, 2014 at her residence. She was a member of Second Baptist Church and retired from Pilot Corp. as a store manager. Yvonne loved to read but most of all she loved spending time with her children especially her grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Edward Lee and...
John Jack Bell Kennedy, Jr.
Dec 29, 2014
John "Jack" Bell Kennedy, Jr., age 78, of Dutch Valley passed away Monday, Dec 29, 2014, at his home. Jack was born to John and Mary Dail Kennedy on May 11, 1936 in Dutch Valley. An only child, Jack graduated from Clinton High School before setting off for the Air Force. While he came back with many stories of the...
Jason David Patrick Sharp
Dec 27, 2014
Jason David Patrick Sharp, age 36, of Powell passed away on December 27, 2014. Jason worked at Big Orange Plumbing as a plumber. Jason loved his work as a plumber but most of all spending time with his daughter, Jayce. Jason was a big hearted individual that was willing to lend a helping hand when he was needed. Preceded in...
Dennis Wayne Keeney
Dec 27, 2014
Dennis Wayne Keeney, age 57 of Heiskell, passed away December 27, 2014 at his home. He was a very special son, brother, nephew and cousin who brought happiness and enjoyment to all who knew him. Preceded in death by his mother, Ella Adams Keeney. Survivors: Father: Fred Keeney Brothers: Gary Keeney and wife Vicki Ray Keeney Aunt: Betty Smith Uncle:...
Mary Jane Wright
Dec 27, 2014
Mary Jane Russell Wright, age 72, of Marlow went home to be with the Lord, December 27, 2014 after a short bout with lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Sephie Russell of Marlow; brothers, Arthur Russell & wife Otella of Marlow, Bobby Joe and Dallas L. Russell of Marlow; sister, Brenda Smith & husband...
Ruth Elliott
Dec 26, 2014
Lora "Ruth" Elliott, age 87 of Clinton, passed away December 26, 2014 at her home. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Ruth enjoyed shopping for antiques and going to garage sales. Preceded in death by her husband Edgar Elliott; parents, Calvin R. and Etta Hill Eldridge Survivors: Son: Wayne and wife Janet Elliott Daughter: Lana and husband Jimmy...
John M. Hall
Dec 25, 2014
John Michael Hall -age 62, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Christmas morning after a long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his mother Nelle Rice Hall-Weatherford, father Hubert Leon Hall and Step father Wayne Weatherford. Survived by his loyal wife of 39 years Kevin Lorraine Hall; daughter, Alexandria O'Hara Wright and son in...
Martha E. Allen
Dec 25, 2014
Allen, Martha - age 82 of Norris, passed away on December 25, 2014 peacefully after a brief illness. Martha was born in Clay Co., KY. She attended Red Bird Mission as a child and graduated from Lily High School. In 1950, she enlisted in the Army and worked in the Signal Corp at the Pentagon, where she met her husband,...
Alice Farmer
Dec 25, 2014
Obituary for Alice Farmer Farmer, Alice Elizabeth Wiggins, died on December 25, 2014 after a lengthy illness. She was a long-time resident of Clinton, where she was dearly loved. When she was in good health Alice was very active in her community and in her church. After retirement she and her late husband, Jim, were instrumental in establishing a benevolence...
Hazel Lay Fraker
Dec 24, 2014
Hazel Lay Fraker, age 84, of Clinton passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center. Hazel was a member of Zion Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Fraker; infant son, Jeffrey Fraker; parents, Herbert and Gypsy Wright Lay and sister, Aileen Portwood. She is survived by: Daughter.. Dr. Lesa Fraker & husband Dr. Bill Kotsch of...
Pauline Wells Patton
Dec 23, 2014
Pauline Wells Patton, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2014. She was a woman of great faith in God who had a zest for life. She taught Sunday School for over 50 years until dementia took away her beautiful memory. One of her joys in life was the women in her Sunday School...
Tim S. Shepherd
Dec 22, 2014
Timothy 'Tim" Scott Shepherd, age 48 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014, at U.T. Medical Center. Tim was born January 9, 1966 in Hammond, Indiana. His parents moved to Tennessee when he was 7. He attended Anderson County Schools. He was in the Tennessee National Guard for 6 years, stationed in Clinton. He was preceded in death by...
Robert Pless
Dec 22, 2014
Robert Eugene Pless, Sr., age 86 of Norris, passed away on December 22, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Clinton. He was born on February 12, 1928 in Knoxville to the late Paul W. Pless, Sr. and Laura Jean Reep Pless. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Paul W. Pless, Jr. ; sister,...
Marian Ogreeta Luallen
Dec 22, 2014
Marian Ogreeta Luallen, age 87 of Clinton, passed away December 22, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Clinton. She worked many years at Y-12 in purchasing until her retirement. Ogreeta was known by many as "mama". She was a very generous person who loved life, family and her grandchildren. She enjoyed working...
Betty Shepherd
Dec 19, 2014
Betty Lois Shepherd, age 72, of Clinton passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Roscoe and Mattie Locklear; son, Terry Locklear and brother, Bobby Locklear. She is survived by: Husband Kenneth Shepherd of Clinton Sons Shawn Shepherd & wife Cindy of Clinton Dennis Shepherd & wife Inga of Oliver Springs Grandchildren Seqcora,...
Norma Tindell
Dec 15, 2014
Norma Tindell, age 74, of Powell, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital. Preceded in death by husband; Jack Tindell, parents, Fred & Innie Forgety; brother, Don Forgety. She is survived by: Children.. Greg Tindell & wife Rhonda of Clinton Stephanie House & husband Matt of Clinton Chad Tindell of Powell Grandchildren Kylea Devente & husband Jason...
Sally Katheryn Brewer Rosenbaum
Dec 15, 2014
Sally Katheryn Brewer Rosenbaum, age 103, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 15, 2014 at NHC Healthcare Center in Oak Ridge. She was a member of Dutch Valley United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Robert S. Rosenbaum; parents, Frank and Josephine Brewer and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by: Son Perry Rosenbaum...
Doris Rittenberry
Dec 14, 2014
Doris Marie Rittenberry, age 88 of Clinton, passed away December 14, 2014. She was born on March 16, 1926 in Shelbyville, TN to the late Leon and Ada Pearl Walker. Doris was best known for more than 40 years for her catering and cake decorating. She also dedicated many years of service to her church, South Clinton Baptist Church. Her...
James Hackworth
Dec 14, 2014
James Marshall Hackworth, Sr., a life-long resident of Anderson County, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with illnesses due to workplace exposures. Marshall was born September 23, 1931 to Annie Dale and Samuel Floyd Hackworth of the Dutch Valley community. Marshall worked for 40 years at various Department...
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