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Tom Martin
Mar 23, 2014
Tom Martin, age 73 of Clinton, passed away March 23, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was of the Baptist faith and was saved in 1996. He was a member of Alpha Lodge 376 of Clinton. Tom was self-employed and enjoyed over 40 years in his business of laying brick and block. He also enjoyed working...
Anne M Johnson
Mar 22, 2014
Anna (Anne) Mae (Maye) Johnson, age 94, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Summit View of Lake City. She was born November 27, 1919 in Briceville. She had worked in earlier years and retired from United Family Life Insurance Company as a data entry processor in Atlanta, GA. She enjoyed quilting for many years. Preceded in death by her...
Eleanor Jane Nelson
Mar 22, 2014
Eleanor Jane Nelson passed away March 22, 2014. Eleanor Jane Nelson was born Nov. 23, 1913 to John and Cora Downing in Aledo, Illinois. She married Axel Fridolf Nelson in Rock Island, Illinois and then moved to Waukegan, Ill. She graduated from nursing school and later earned a degree in Public Health from Loyola University. She served as a school...
Charles Prater
Mar 22, 2014
Charles E. Prater Charles E. Prater of Clinton, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Tennova Residential Hospice in Halls, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Nancy Prater; brothers, Frank, Chester, Albert and Ulis; sisters, Martha and Reva. Charlie is survived by his wife, Gracie Jean (Billie); son, John J. Prater (Jay); grandchildren, Dylan, Ben,...
Leroy Sims
Mar 21, 2014
Leroy Sims was born July 14, 1923 in Gate City, Virginia to Worley and Laura Sims. He went to join his wife, Dorothy, on Friday, March 21, 2014. Leroy moved to Clinton in the early 1940's and worked in various areas in Oak Ridge from its inception until he retired in 1962. He was a proud member of Local 384...
Anna Johnson
Mar 21, 2014
Anna Lou Johnson, age 91 of Knoxville, passed away March 21, 2014. She was a member of Andersonville United Methodist Church but more recently attended Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Anna Lou was the consummate homemaker and caregiver and will be deeply missed by her family and her friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Lon and Lertie Sharp; sister,...
Mary Lee
Mar 20, 2014
Mary Wilson Lee, age 85, of Knoxville, entered into Heaven to be with her loving husband Robert C. Lee on Thursday, March 20, 2014. She was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by father and mother Oscar and Delberta Wilson; brothers Bob and Bill Wilson; sisters Jewel Gouge, Nola Howard, Patricia Wilson, and Betty...
Billy Miller
Mar 20, 2014
Billy M. Miller, age 84 of Lake City, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. Billy enjoyed building birdhouses, fishing and chewing his homegrown tobacco. He will be greatly missed by his family and his friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Paris and Stella...
Joan Haley Vanarsdall
Mar 19, 2014
Joan Haley VanArsdall, age 81 of Lake City, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at her daughter and son-in-law's home where she has resided since 2012. Joan grew up in Norris. Later, she moved to Florida where she lived many years. She was married to her late husband, Lee McKee VanArsdall, for 46 years. She will be dearly missed....
John Lewis Braden
Mar 18, 2014
John Louis Braden, age 78 of Briceville, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at his residence. John was born on March 19, 1935 to the late Fred and Mattie Braden in Anderson County. John Worked for Consolidated Coal Company for 23 years and was a member of the United Mine Workers Association. He was a devoted husband, father, and...
Julia Jennings
Mar 17, 2014
Julia Naomi Jennings, beloved daughter of Sam and Hilda Jennings, died Monday, March 17, 2014, at UT Hospital. She was born December 14, 1962. Julie was a graduate of Clinton High School, where she played trumpet in the school band. She was a former member of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Clinton. Julie was preceded in death by her...
Danny Whitt
Mar 16, 2014
Danny Lee Whitt, Sr., age 56 of Clinton, passed away March 16, 2014, at his home. He was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Queen Ester Whitt and Willie Dye; sister, Deborah Shephard. Survived by: Sons: Danny Whitt, Jr. (Angie) Shawn Whitt (Jessica) Daughters: Heather Whitt Stephania Whitt Danielle Whitt (Jerome)...
Leonard Williams
Mar 16, 2014
Leonard C. Williams, age 83 of Clinton, passed away March 16, 2013, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. He worked for many years at ORNL until his retirement and was a Volunteer Fireman for the city of Clinton. Leonard was a past President of the TN Archeology Society. He...
Carolyn Foust
Mar 13, 2014
Foust, Carolyn Anderson - age 69 overcame innumerable odds and afflictions to provide for her family. Her faith, strength and loving soul were an inspiration to all who knew her. Her struggles ceased Thursday, March 13, 2014 when her Savior called her home. Carolyn worked for the Social Security Administration for 30 years. She was an avid reader and loved...
Ronald Haese
Mar 13, 2014
Long time Oak Ridge resident, and New York native, Ronald Charles Haese, 81, passed away quietly at home, March 13th with his wife Nancy at his side. He had suffered for years from Parkinson's disease, which took the things he loved to do and ultimately his life. Before his illness, Ron enjoyed years of his favorite activities; which included, restoring...
Oscar Pointer
Mar 13, 2014
Oscar Pointer, age 74 of Clinton, passed away at his home Thursday, March 13, 2014. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Oscar was a longtime member of the Anderson County Fair Association and worked for many years on the Anderson County Rescue Squad. His past time was spent working in his garden. Preceded in death by his...
David Dishman
Mar 12, 2014
David Glen Dishman, 68 of Clinton, passed away March 12, 2014 at his home. He was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church where he volunteered his time to church activities whenever needed. David was known as the community mechanic and was an avid outdoorsman. He was always willing to help others and was loved by his many family and...
Melanie Greenep
Mar 8, 2014
Melanie Brooke Greenep, 45, of Clinton, passed away Saturday March 08, 2014 at her home. She was born September 5, 1968, in Lynchburg, VA., parents Donald Sharp and Kathy Sharp and Gayle Crawford Scott and Ralph Scott. She was a proud Graduate of Clinton High School and Roane State Community College. She was previously employed by Regions Bank. She was...
Harry D Wills
Mar 8, 2014
Harry Debernia Wills, age 89 of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014, at U. T. Medical Center. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in WWII. He worked many years as an engineer for Union Carbide / Y-12 and General Electric until his retirement. Harry enjoyed skeet shooting and hunting. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence L....
Helen Robertson
Mar 8, 2014
Helen Louise Robertson - age 79 of Lake City (formerly from Vasper) went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hurba Ballard and Opal Ballard. She was a member of New Beginning Baptist Church. Helen retired after 30 years of teaching school in Campbell County. She is survived by...
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