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Geneva Heiser

Geneva Heiser

May 21, 2014

Alice Geneva Heiser, age 91 of Clinton, passed away May 21, 2014 at Golden Living Center. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Geneva enjoyed being a housewife and mother and will be deeply missed by her family. Preceded in death by her husband, John F. Heiser; parents, Whitten and Flora White; grandson, John Raymond Heiser; brothers, Dave,...

William Bill Suffridge

William Bill Suffridge

May 21, 2014

William "Bill" Suffridge, age 54 of Clinton, was called into the presence of almighty God on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the Golden Living Center. He was born on July 28, 1959 in Hazard, KY to the late Gilbert and Thelma Sumpter Suffridge. Bill was a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church. Bill enjoyed doing many things. Some of...

Reba Foust

Reba Foust

May 18, 2014

Reba Foust, age 69 of Heiskell, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. She was born June 24, 1944 in Anderson County. Reba was preceded in death by her husband, Neelus Foust; daughter, Lora Foust; parents, Bill and Lula Rose; sisters, Hazel and Linda Rose. She is survived by her sisters, Dollie, Ethel, Sallie and Evie Rose and brother, Clyde Rose,...

Patsy Sue Berney

Patsy Sue Berney

May 17, 2014

Patsy Sue Whaley Berney, of Heiskell, TN, passed away at age 81 on Saturday, May 17, 2014. She was born November 30, 1932 in Cookeville, TN. She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Elmer Eugene (Gene) Berney Jr.; her parents, Gibson Newell Whaley and Anna Anderson Whaley; half- brother Jack Whaley. She is survived by her...

Glady'S York

Glady'S York

May 16, 2014

Gladys York age 69 of Speedwell, TN passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 at Tennova Hospital in Lafollette, TN. She was born and raised in New River. Gladys is preceded in death by her husband, Howard York; mother, Margie Daugherty West; father, James West; and her brother, John Henry West. Gladys is survived her daughter, Shelia Branscomb of Speedwell, TN;...

Michael Todd Utley

Michael Todd Utley

May 14, 2014

Michael Todd Utley, age 39, of Andersonville passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 after injuries sustained in a car accident. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church of South Clinton and worked at Cryomagnetics as a magnet tech. Michael was a gun enthusiast. He graduated from Anderson County High School 1994 and received his associates degree at Tennessee Institute...

Jack Lee Rutherford

Jack Lee Rutherford

May 14, 2014

Jack Lee Rutherford, age 83, of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center. He was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Ruby Weaver Rutherford; stepmother, Louise Rutherford; infant son, Barry; infant sister, Mary Ann; and brother, Bob Rutherford. Jack retired from ORNL with 39 years of service. He also worked at the three Oak Ridge...

Jack Crowley

Jack Crowley

May 14, 2014

Jack Crowley, age 63, of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center. Jack was full of life and loved spending time with his grandchildren, canning, and gardening. Preceded in death by wife, Clydenna Crowley; father, Ondes Crowley; brother, Bill Crowley and sister, Otella Russell. He is survived by: Mother.................... Dorothy Crowley of Clinton Daughter................. Crystal &...

Bertha Sue Vanhuss

Bertha Sue Vanhuss

May 10, 2014

Bertha Sue Vanhuss, age 62, of Clinton, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 at her residence. She was born March 11, 1952 to the late Ernest and Roddy Hill. The family will have a graveside service 11:00 am, Friday, May 16, 2014 at Grandview Memorial Garden. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamblefh.com

Wanda Jane Nelson Henderson

Wanda Jane Nelson Henderson

May 8, 2014

Wanda Jane Nelson-Henderson, born June 21, 1940, passed away May 8, 2014 at her home at the age of 73. She was a longtime member of Valley View United Methodist Church. She was the lunchroom manager at Claxton Elementary for many years and was a consultant at Home Interiors and Gifts for 20 years where she was the queen of...

Blanche Stair

Blanche Stair

May 7, 2014

Stair, Blanche Brogen, age 86 of Clinton, began her journey into the spirit world on May 7, 2014. She was retired from the Human Services Department for the State of Tennessee, where she worked for fifteen years. She was a member of Jesus Only Church. She was a talented seamstress, creating all of her girls' clothing in their younger years,...

Alma Dodd

Alma Dodd

May 6, 2014

Alma (Drewery) Dodd of Clinton, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church of Clinton. She retired from Martin Marietta after 39 years and she also volunteered at Oak Ridge Hospital for many years after her retirement. Alma will always be remembered for her love and...

Imogene Hawkins

Imogene Hawkins

May 5, 2014

Imogene Hawkins, age 83, of Claxton passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Imogene retired from First American Bank in Oliver Springs as a teller. She loved gardening, traveling, baking cookies, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Ethel Holderman; sisters, Betty Holderman,...

Tyler James Parker

Tyler James Parker

Apr 29, 2014

Tyler James Parker, age 22 of Knoxville, passed away on April 29, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a senior at the University of Tennessee where he was an English major and an Honors Ambassador in the Chancellors Honors program. He is survived by: Parents. Rick and April Parker of Luttrell Christine and David Rogers of Corryton...

Delores Albertson

Delores Albertson

Apr 28, 2014

Delores Bytha Albertson, age 79 of Clinton, passed away April 28, 2014. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the church choir. She was a member of the WMU. Delores enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and she never met a stranger. Preceded in death by her parents, Delis Richards, Sr. and...

Yvonne Le Monds

Yvonne Le Monds

Apr 26, 2014

Yvonne M. Le Monds, age 79 of Clinton, passed away April 26, 2014 at Golden Living Center-Windwood. She was preceded in death by her father, Bruce Le Monds; mother, Evelyn DePlomb LeMonds; step mother, Eileen Le Monds; brothers, Roger and Donnie Le Monds; sisters, Kathy Lanham, Patty Huff, and Geraldine Le Monds. Survivors: Son: Joseph Le Monds and wife Jennifer...

Sarah Thomason

Sarah Thomason

Apr 25, 2014

Sarah Ann Thomason, age 35 of Clinton, TN passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Sarah loved church and was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. She also enjoyed Walt Disney movies and going on walks with her husband Johnny. Sarah is preceded in death by: Brother, Johnny D. Wilson;...

Kathy Roop

Kathy Roop

Apr 23, 2014

Kathy Lynn Roop, age 54 of Clinton, passed away April 23, 2014. She was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. Kathy enjoyed swimming, camping, and talking to friends on Facebook. Preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Mary Pierce. Survivors: Husband: Robert Roop, Jr. Mother in-law: May Bell Roop Brothers: Billy and Jeffrey Pierce Sister: Cindy Pierce Aunt Mary...

Edna Clevenger

Edna Clevenger

Apr 18, 2014

Edna D. Hillis Clevenger, 90, formerly of Oak Ridge passed away at home in Columbus, Ohio and went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ in her heavenly home on Friday, April 18, 2014. Edna was preceded in death by husband, Ernest; son, Rex; parents, Sam and Evelyn Hillis; sisters, Myrtle, Lucille, Sammie, and Bobbie; brother, Charles. She is survived...

Ruth Turner

Ruth Turner

Apr 18, 2014

Ruth Pride Turner, age 97 of Clinton, passed away April 18, 2014, at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Knoxville. She was born April 19, 1916 in Windrock Mountain, TN. She attended Clinch River Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother who devoted her time to her family. In her spare time she enjoyed working in her flowers....

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