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Bobbie Jean Jordan

Bobbie Jean Jordan

Sep 17, 2014

Bobbie J. Jordan, age 78, of Lake City, Tennessee (formerly Elmira, New York), passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Bobbie was born on September 16, 1936 in Briceville, Tennessee to the late Jesse and Ada Carroll Phillips. She was married for 60 years to the love of her life, Rev. Donald...

Lucile Massengill

Lucile Massengill

Sep 17, 2014

Lucile Golden Massengill, age 85, of Andersonville passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Wallace H. Massengill; two young sons, Wallace David "Buddy" and Larry Joe "Joey"; parents, Anna Foster Golden and David Golden; sister, Dorthy Hale and brother, D.C. Golden. She is survived by: Sons.. James...

Thelma Lee Horner

Thelma Lee Horner

Sep 17, 2014

Thelma Lee Horner, age 82, has gone to be with the Lord on September 17, 2014 at the Tennova Medical Center- Powell. She was a member of Powell United Methodist Church. Thelma was born on September 8, 1932 to the late Taft Ward and Ocie Strong Ward. She was a loving and caring wife of 61 years, the world's best...

Elton Van Mcclellan

Elton Van Mcclellan

Sep 15, 2014

Elton Van McClellan, age 85 of Clinton, passed away September 15, 2014. He was a member of Second Baptist Church of Clinton and served as an honorary deacon. He was an US Navy and Air Force veteran. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason in the Alpha Lodge #376. Elton enjoyed fishing and traveling with his wife in their RV....

Elmer Brown

Elmer Brown

Sep 15, 2014

Elmer Brown, age 78, of Maryville, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2014 at his residence. Elmer was born on June 27, 1936 in Oliver Springs, TN to the late Bill and Bessie Ward Brown. He was of the Baptist faith. Elmer retired from the UT Bakery and enjoyed wood working and flea markets. Elmer was also a University of...

Jimmy Lee Elliott

Jimmy Lee Elliott

Sep 12, 2014

Jimmy Lee Elliott, age 42, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 12, 2014. He was a former employee of the Anderson County Farmers CO-OP. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, camping, collected sports cards and spending time with his friends. He loved spending time in the mountains and agriculture. Preceded in death by father, David Elliott; grandparents, Polly and...

Sydney Rolston Gribben

Sydney Rolston Gribben

Sep 10, 2014

Sydney Rolston Gribben, born May 4, 1927 in Menlo, Georgia, died September 10, 2014 in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. She grew up in Chattanooga, attended Shorter College in Rome, GA and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She married William J. Gribben and began a life centered around travel, education, and music....

Billy Gilliam

Billy Gilliam

Sep 7, 2014

Billy D. Gilliam, age 82, of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Billy was born on February 8, 1932 to the late Thomas and Clara Dunn Gilliam in White County, Tennessee. Mr. Gilliam was loved and will be missed by all that knew him. Billy is survived by: Son..Glenn...

Emilee Duncan

Emilee Duncan

Sep 5, 2014

Emilee Parks Duncan went to be with her Savior on September 5, 2014. Born to Cecil and Arpie Parks on March 2, 1923. She is remembered as a lady of great character whose love, humor, and friendly spirit brought out the finest in those around her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Chester, Carter,...

Ralph E, Parker

Ralph E, Parker

Sep 5, 2014

Ralph E. Parker, 86, died Friday, 09/5/14 in Tulsa after a valiant fight with Parkinson's Disease. Ralph's life is the story of loyalty, family, good friends and laughter. Ralph was born in Parrottsville, Tennessee on December 28, 1927. He was raised on the family farm and attended a "one-room" school until he turned 15. The family then moved to Richmond...

Sereta Fleenor

Sereta Fleenor

Sep 5, 2014

Sereta (Davis) Fleenor passed away peacefully in her home September 5, 2014, at the age of 73. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Sereta enjoyed working with flowers and maintained a beautiful yard filled with them. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Fleenor, Jr.; mother and father, Justine and Laymon Davis; brothers, Donny, Wallace, Freddy,...

Dustin Madison

Dustin Madison

Sep 5, 2014

Dustin Wayne Madison , age 39, of Lafollette passed away on September 5, 2014 at his residence. Dustin was born on January 10, 1975 to Charles and Effie Madison in Campbell County. Dustin enjoyed going fishing. He also loved his nieces and nephew very much. In addition to his father, Dustin was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Roy...

Don Rutledge Edens Ii

Don Rutledge Edens Ii

Sep 3, 2014

Don Rutledge Edens II, age 44, born October 12, 1969, passed away September 3, 2014. He graduated from Christian Academy of Knoxville in 1988 and then graduated from The Citadel in 1992. Don served in the Marine Corp for 13 years as a pilot and worked for Empire Corporation. His desire in life was to be remembered as a follower...

James Harley Shoffner

James Harley Shoffner

Sep 3, 2014

James "Harley" Shoffner, age 71, of Powell, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Preceded in death parents, Kelly Ed and Edna Shoffner; brother, Elbert Shoffner. He is survived by: Wife Charlotte Shoffner Daughters Tammy L. Shoffner Johnson Teresa A. Shoffner Cole Grandchildren.. Aaron, Joey, Beth,...

Harold Bailey

Harold Bailey

Sep 2, 2014

Harold Bailey, age 81 of Clinton, passed away September 2, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born in Jefferson County and moved to Clinton in 1955. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from AT&T after 35 years. Harold was an avid bowler and served as Secretary of Oak Ridge Bowling Association for 5 years....

Elizabeth Liz Geames

Elizabeth Liz Geames

Sep 1, 2014

Elizabeth "Liz" Geames, age 75, of Heiskell, passed away September 1, 2014. Liz enjoyed reading and doing crafts. Preceded in death by parents, James and Ruth Calloway; brothers, James Harold Calloway and Larry Griffin Calloway. She is survived by: Sisters.. Delia Bunch & husband H.B. of Heiskell Shirley Bowman & husband Mitchell of NC Debra June Russell of Heiskell Mary...

Catherine Glandon

Catherine Glandon

Sep 1, 2014

Catherine ("Bill") Louise Glandon, age 91, formerly of Kingston, went home to be with the Lord September 1 at Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center. She loved the Lord, her family, and gardening. Before health issues forced her move to Norris, she was a very active member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Kingston and a member of their Joy Group....

Odevah Lovely

Odevah Lovely

Aug 31, 2014

Odevah Floyd Lovely, age 80, of Vasper, passed away on Sunday August 31, 2014 at the Tennova Health Center in Knoxville. He was born on September 12, 1933 in Vasper, Tennessee to the late Leland and Ruth Lindsay Lovely. Odevah enjoyed gardening, caring for his pony and talking with his friends. He will be dearly missed. In addition to his...

Elizabeth Mitchell Longmire

Elizabeth Mitchell Longmire

Aug 30, 2014

Elizabeth Mitchell Longmire, age 85 of Powell, passed away on Saturday, August 30,2014. Elizabeth was born in Loyston, Tennessee and, as a toddler, she and her family relocated to Clinton, Tennessee as a result of being displaced by the TVA construction of Norris Dam in the early 1930s. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother and...

Wilma Jean Fielden

Wilma Jean Fielden

Aug 29, 2014

Wilma "Jean" Longworth Fielden of Clinton, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2014. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1950, and then attended Knoxville Business College where she obtained her degree. She worked for Abbott Laboratories, in Oak Ridge, for 11 years. During this time she met and married her sweetheart, Leslie. They were married...

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