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Deborah Kaye Queener

Deborah Kaye Queener

Jun 15, 2025

Deborah Kaye Queener, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the age of 63.

Receiving of friends will be from 1-3 pm on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 3 pm with Pastor David Crowley and Pastor Daniel Metcalf officiating. A graveside service will immediately follow at Grandview...

Deborah Kaye Queener

Deborah Kaye Queener

Jun 15, 2025

Deborah Kaye Queener, 63, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025. Born on December 22, 1961, in Clinton, Tennessee, Deborah was known for her unwavering loyalty, sharp wit, and boundless love for her family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Daniel Queener; her parents, Rev. Ondes and Dorothy Crowley; her sisters,...

Mary Lou Parrott

Mary Lou Parrott

Jun 14, 2025

Mary Lou Parrott (91) went to be with her Lord and Savior and the love of her life, Nolan Parrott on June 14, 2025. Mary Lou worked at Top Value Stamps for 15 years before they closed. She was the oldest member of Edgemoor Baptist Church. She was a faithful member of the Edgemoor 39ers and a member to...

James H. Comer

James H. Comer

Jun 14, 2025

James H. Comer, of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the age of 79.

Born on October 22, 1945, James was one of 12 children born to Benjamin and Dorothy Comer. He was a simple man who devoted his life to hard work, farming, and raising cattle. For many years, he owned and operated...

Bobby Joe Padgett

Bobby Joe Padgett

Jun 14, 2025

Bobby J. Padgett, age 78, of Powell, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 14, 2025, surrounded by his family.  Bobby was born September 20, 1946, in Loudon, Tennessee, to the late Roy Lee and Zula Mae Padgett.  He was a member of Atkins Baptist Church in Knoxville, where he loved listening to the choir sing gospel music,...

Beaulah Mae Orr

Beaulah Mae Orr

Jun 14, 2025

Beaulah Mae Green Orr (Viles),  age 64, of Rocky Top, passed away at her residence on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born on October 20, 1960, in Lake City, Tennessee. Beaulah will be remembered for the love she shared with everyone who knew her and for her role as a caregiver to many throughout her life.

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Barbara Frances Rist

Barbara Frances Rist

Jun 12, 2025

Barbara Frances Rist, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the age of 84.

She was born on March 7, 1941 in Jersey City, New Jersey to her parents, William and Frances Marshall who preceded her in death. Barbara, a vibrant and stylish woman, was always impeccably dressed. She loved music, movies, and...

Larry Gene Williams

Larry Gene Williams

Jun 12, 2025

Larry Gene Williams, age 71 of Clinton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at his home.

Born July 7, 1953, in Harriman, Tennessee, to the late Gerald Eugene Williams and Fleeta Burt Qualls, Larry lived a life filled with faith, family, and a deep love for history. A devout and...

Michael Hewitt

Michael Hewitt

Jun 10, 2025

An obituary will be updated once available.

Oscar Clyde Mcgill

Oscar Clyde Mcgill

Jun 9, 2025

Oscar C. McGill, age 79, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, formerly of Clinton, TN passed away on June 6, 2026.  He was born on July 21, 1945, in Clinton, Tennessee, to the late Lawrence and Lillie McGill. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Etta Daugherty, Bulla Vickery, Paul McGill, and Conley McGill....

Tracey Johnson

Tracey Johnson

Jun 9, 2025

Tracey Johnson, age 63, of Andersonville, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at her residence.  Tracey was born May 23, 1962, in Knoxville, TN, and was of the Baptist Faith.  For many years, she was a teacher's aide at Anderson County High School.  Throughout her life, she was passionate about crafts, particularly crochet.  Tracey was preceded in death by...

Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith

Jun 9, 2025

Thomas S. Smith age 85 died peacefully at his home in Clinton on June 9, 2025. Born on August 11, 1939, in Saratoga Spring, NY was a resident of Victory Mills, NY during his childhood. He served in the Navy as an electrician on a submarine. He relocated to Tennessee where he met his beloved wife of 38 years...

Millard Adkins

Millard Adkins

Jun 6, 2025

Millard Adkins, born on July 21, 1928, went into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 6, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was a devoted and faithful Man of God who found joy in studying Gods Holy Word. Millard was a beloved member of Clinton Church of Christ for 72...

Ann Jeffers

Ann Jeffers

Jun 6, 2025

Ann Jeffers, age 91, of Clinton, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 at Emory Ridge Assisted Living.

Ann was born on February 22, 1934, in Wilder, Tennessee to the late William and Anna Drewery. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking for her friends and family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William...

Alfred Glenn Bell

Alfred Glenn Bell

Jun 6, 2025

Alfred Glenn Bell, age 77, passed away on June 6, 2025.

He was born on March 9, 1948 in Martin, TN but was raised in Milan, TN before moving to Oak Ridge in 1968. Alfred was of the Methodist faith and worked as a machinist at Y-12 from 1968 until his retirement in 2008. He was a...

Wanda Dabney

Wanda Dabney

Jun 5, 2025

Wanda Lee Patterson Dabney-Wright, born on October 19, 1938, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Carlie Purkey Patterson; her first husband and father of her children, Robert A. Dabney Sr.; her son, Robert A. Dabney Jr.; her...

John Thomas "J.T." Land

John Thomas "J.T." Land

Jun 2, 2025

John Thomas, "J.T.", Land, a devoted husband, father, son, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 46. J.T. fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer showing unwavering strength, dignity, and grace throughout his journey.

He was known for his adventurous spirit, his enduring resiliency, his dependable nature, and his steadfast...

Shirley Scruggs

Shirley Scruggs

May 31, 2025

Shirley Scruggs, age 86 of Clinton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Shirley was born on June 28, 1938, in Drakesboro, Kentucky to the late Melvin and Verda Reeves. She lived a life dedicated to her faith which was evident in her long-standing membership at Bethel Baptist Church. There, she...

Alexander Azar Iii

Alexander Azar Iii

May 31, 2025

Alexander Azar III, age 69, of Clinton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Alexander's arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Holley Gamble Funeral Home.

Marilyn "Tut" Portwood

Marilyn "Tut" Portwood

May 29, 2025

CLINTON – Marilyn "Tut" Portwood, age 94 passed peacefully at NHC Healthcare Oak Ridge May 29, 2025.  She loved the Lord and spent her life serving the Lord.  She was a faithful member of South Clinton Baptist Church for over 60 years. Marilyn loved her church family and Dr Roger Pugh.  In her early days she taught Sunday school...

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