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Peggy Ann Beets
Aug 1, 2014
Peggy Ann Beets, age 77, of Clinton, TN, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She lived her entire life in Anderson County where she was a self-employed seamstress that made custom drapery. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Boyd Beets; father, Thomas Palmer Pride; and mother, Beatrice "Brogan" Pride....
David Palmer
Jul 31, 2014
David Palmer, age 73 of Clinton, Tn. Formerly of Derby England peacefully departed this life on July 31, 2014. He is survived by sisters; Betty Doxey of Derby, England, Dorothy Swinder of Derby, England and special friends, Amber Rhea and very special little man Caden, three loving roommates Sox, Ace, and Samantha. He leaves his loving memories to be cherished...
Early Phillips
Jul 28, 2014
Early Phillips, age 72, of Clinton, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at home. Early was a member of Clinton Church of Christ. He was a member of Tinley Park, Illinois Masonic Lodge F. & A.M. Preceded in death by parents, Guy and Verdie Phillips; brother, Leodis Phillips; and sisters, Virgie Phillips and Opal Daugherty. He is survived by: Wife.....
Dessie Sitton
Jul 27, 2014
Sitton, Dessie Lee Suggs - 93, of Andersonville, Tennessee passed away Sunday morning at UT Medical Center after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of forty years, Ralph Lee Sitton. She is survived by her three sons; Stephen Sitton and wife Mona, Johnson City, Tennessee, Phillip Sitton of Mosheim, Tennessee, Stanley Sitton and wife...
Lakin Izzi Leach
Jul 26, 2014
Lakin Izabelle Leach was born in Knoxville, TN on October 5th, 2010. She was granted her angel wings on July 26th, 2014. Her life was all too short, but those who were touched by her, understood that the quality of her existence far exceeded the quantity of time in which she lived. She spread light and joy everywhere she went....
Roy Golden
Jul 25, 2014
Roy David Golden, age 82 of Clinton, passed away July 25, 2014, at his home. He was a member of Hillvale Baptist Church. He was an U.S. Air Force veteran and retired after 30 years from the Y-12 Plant. Roy enjoyed "tinkering" on electrical and electronic devices in his spare time but above all he was a very devoted husband,...
Russell Alvin Swanner
Jul 25, 2014
Russell Alvin Swanner, age 87, of Clinton, passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at the University of Tennessee Hospital. Alvin was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton and a previous member of McCalla Baptist Church near Bessemer, AL. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II. Preceded in death by parents,...
Russell Alvin Swanner
Jul 25, 2014
Russell A. Swanner, age 87 of Clinton, passed away July 25, 2014. The family will receive friends Monday, July 28th from 5-7 PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. A Celebration of Life will follow in the funeral home chapel. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com
Ruby H Clark
Jul 25, 2014
Ruby H. Clark, age 85 of Clinton, passed away July 25, 2014, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born July 27, 1928, in Thorn Hill, TN to Joseph T. and Martha Hayes Dalton. She was the kindest, most loving mother and we were truly blessed to call her our mom. She worked at Hoskins Drug Store for...
Hazel Beets
Jul 23, 2014
Hazel H Beets, born May 11, 1917, died July 23, 2014 at home surrounded by family and friends after extended ill health. She was the last remaining and youngest child of Ollie and Sewell Hallcox, which preceded her in death along with siblings Frank, Freddie, Roudan, Ethel, Rex and Ray. She was married 49 years to Eugene V. Beets who...
Sharlene Mccutcheon
Jul 23, 2014
Sharlene Disney McCutcheon, age 71, of Clinton, passed away July 23, 2014. She was born February 13, 1943 in Clinton, TN to the late Jason and Mary Hutton Disney. She loved Cades Cove in the Smokey Mountains, going to the Beach's and Casino, reading novels and being with family and friends. Preceded in death by sister, Gloria Williams; brothers, Steven...
Fred Easterday
Jul 22, 2014
Fred Lynn Easterday, age 74, went to be with the Lord July 22, 2014. He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Fred enjoyed working on watches, as well as going to yardsales and flea markets. He will forever be remembered as the man with a joking personality. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Rosie...
Charles Buhl
Jul 21, 2014
Charles Buhl of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 21, 2014. He was a loving husband and an amazing father. Charles worked at Bull Run Fabrication for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening and working on small engines, especially tractors and lawn mowers. He was preceded in death by his parents...
James Farmer
Jul 19, 2014
James Marion Farmer, Sr., (Jim) a resident of Clinton for more than 60 years, passed away at Summit View of Lake City on Saturday, July 19 after living with Alzheimer's Disease for more than 10 years. He was 90 years old. Jim was a long time member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton, where he served in the church's benevolence...
Robert Head Scruggs
Jul 16, 2014
Robert "Head" Henry Scruggs, age 53, passed away at his residence, July 16, 2014. He was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brothers; John Jr. Scruggs, Bennie Scruggs and Jerry Scruggs, also by his sister Barbara Everett. Survived by: Loving Wife. Connie Scruggs Daughter Elaine Willis of Knoxville Grandchildren.. Lyric Scruggs Markell...
Janice Botts
Jul 15, 2014
Janice Botts, age 76, of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Janice loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by parents, William and Louvania Byrd; husband, Sgt. 1st Class Roy G. Botts and sisters, Barbara Gail Byrd. She is survived by: Daughters. Jackie L. Fritts & husband Johnny...
Mary Ellen Burnett
Jul 13, 2014
Mary Ellen Burnett, age 92, of Clinton passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014. She was born in Athens, TN to the late Emily and Robert T. Land. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Clinton since 1945 where she taught Sunday school for many years and was also a member of the XYZ group. Mary was the...
Mary Fleischman
Jul 13, 2014
Mary Fleischman, age 64, of Clinton, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at the UT Hospital. Mary was saved by God's grace and loved the Lord. She enjoyed crafts and quilting but the love of her life was her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Barney and Gertrude Fritts; brothers, Bill and David...
Trula Stooksbury Dunsmore
Jul 10, 2014
Trula Stooksbury Dunsmore, age 103 of Andersonville, passed away July 10, 2014 at Golden Living Center-Windwood. She was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church. She was a dedicated wife and mother and enjoyed being just a homemaker. Trula resided at Golden Living Center for the last several years and enjoyed the company of all the residents. Preceded in death...
Lowell Elkins
Jul 10, 2014
Reverend Lowell Fraker Elkins, age 77 of Andersonville, Tennessee, was welcomed into Heaven on July 10, 2014. While he lived his entire life in East Tennessee, he was a loving husband for fifty five years to Joyce A. Elkins who passed away June 27, 2013. They have a son, Michael R. Elkins, Ph.D., along with a nephew who is like...
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