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Sierra Thompson

Sierra Thompson

Mar 7, 2014

Sierra Autumn Thompson Cox, age 15, was born on November 13, 1998 the special loving daughter of Steve and Deborah Cox of Andersonville. Biological daughter of Sandra Thompson who passed away and left us our angel to love and cherish until she was suddenly called away on March 7, 2014 from complications of an illness at East Tennessee Children's Hospital....

Clayton Eugene Jett

Clayton Eugene Jett

Mar 6, 2014

Clayton Eugene Jett, age 85, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Cumberland Village Healthcare Center. Clayton was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Stella Jett Stooksbury. He is survived by: Son.. Edward "Eddie" Jett of LaFollette Grandchildren Kamie Jett of Knoxville Timothy Jett & wife Whitney of Andersonville Step...

Leah Gray

Leah Gray

Mar 6, 2014

Leah Byrge Gray, age 85, of Clinton, went to be with the Lord and Savior on March 6, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Mike and Bessie Byrge. She was a member of Farmers Grove Baptist Church and sang in the church choir until she became unable. She worked as a CNA at Ft. Sanders Hospital and...

Judith Trapp

Judith Trapp

Mar 5, 2014

Former owner of "A Touch of Class Fashions" It is with great sadness that Judith Ann Trapp passed away Wednesday morning, March 5th, 2014 in Oak Ridge, TN with family by her side. Judith was born on April 1st 1940, in Tazewell TN and was raised in Jonesville VA, by her mother Johnnie Clyde Chambers and father Willard A. Chambers...

Pat Johnson

Pat Johnson

Mar 5, 2014

Patrick (Pat) Stanley Johnson, age 40 of Powell, passed away suddenly on March 5, 2014. After graduating Clinton High School in 1992, he attended DeVry University. He served in the US Navy. He was a journeyman carpenter and a member of Carpenter Local #50. Pat was a talented carpenter and enjoyed working on projects for people. He loved serving others...

Douglas Doug Fritts

Douglas Doug Fritts

Mar 4, 2014

Douglas "Doug" Miller Fritts, age 74, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center. Doug owned and operated Fritts Refrigeration Services in Clinton and attended Memorial United Methodist Church. Doug was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, camping, and boating. Preceded in death by parents, Carl & Ophia Fritts and brother, Kenneth Fritts. Survived by: Loving wife...

Dalis Maddox

Dalis Maddox

Mar 3, 2014

Dalis Miracle Maddox, age 100, of Clinton was born on January 28, 1914 and entered heaven on Monday, March 3, 2014. She was a charter member of Greenback Memorial Baptist Church in Greenback, TN for 37 years, and later moved her membership to Second Baptist Church in Clinton. She was a homemaker, Sunday School teacher, member of Sacora Home Demonstration...

Hazel Jean Harber

Hazel Jean Harber

Mar 3, 2014

HARBER, HAZEL JEAN KIDWELL, 86, of Clinton, died Monday, March 3, 2014, at 12:30 p.m., at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, surrounded by her family. Born October 11, 1927, in Cotula, Tennessee, to the late Lee Deaderick Kidwell, Sr., and Elizabeth Ford Kidwell, Hazel was the ninth of ten children, and the last to die. She also lived...

Mary Rachel Sherwood

Mary Rachel Sherwood

Mar 3, 2014

Mary "Rachel" Sherwood, age 79 of Clinton, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014, after suffering from Alzheimer's for several years. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she attended with her husband of 58 years, James Sherwood. Rachel never met a stranger and loved everyone. She was an avid bowler, winning many awards and a member of the...

Jessica Shoopman

Jessica Shoopman

Mar 3, 2014

Jessica Shoopman, age 30, of Clinton passed away Monday, March 3, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center. Jessica was born September 27, 1983 in Anderson County. She is survived by her mother, Sandra Shoopman of Clinton. Jessica's family will have a memorial service at a later date. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamblefh.com

Ruby Patterson

Ruby Patterson

Mar 1, 2014

Ruby Athalene Patterson, age 80, of the Marlow Community, passed away at Methodist Medical Center on March 1, 2014. She was born in Anderson County to the late Ed and Lula Kesterson. Ruby was a lifelong member of Poplar Creek Baptist Church in Marlow. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Archie Patterson; brothers Alvin, Clyde, and Ancil...

Emily Bim Buchanan

Emily Bim Buchanan

Feb 27, 2014

Emily Bim Russell Buchanan, age 89 of Andersonville, passed away February 27, 2014, at Wellspring Assisted Living in Knoxville. She was born December 26, 1924. Known to her friends and family as Bim, she was a member of Andersonville United Methodist Church. She grew up in New Tazewell where she helped in the family business, Russell Brother's Warehouse, and later...

Margaret Salyer

Margaret Salyer

Feb 27, 2014

Margaret Scott Salyer, age 94 of Clinton, passed away at her home on February 27, 2014. She was born February 22, 1920 in Russell County, Virginia to the late Emmett and Grace Scott. She was of the Methodist faith. She worked as a Munitions Inspector during WWII. She loved to cook and garden. She was preceded in death by her...

Jennifer White Laugherty

Jennifer White Laugherty

Feb 26, 2014

Jennifer Louise White Laugherty, age 32 of Knoxville, TN passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on February 26, 2014 at the Tennova Medical Center. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and was very talented at many other crafts. She enjoyed listening to music and spending time on the lake with her friends. She loved doing anything fun. She loved...

Jerry "Moose" Brown

Jerry "Moose" Brown

Feb 23, 2014

Jerry "Moose" Brown, age 69, of Clinton passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014. Jerry was an engineer at Y-12 and ORNL where he later retired after 27 years of service. Jerry loved fishing and hunting but most of all spending time with his grandchildren. Jerry owned and operated Pop's Car Wash in Clinton. He graduated from Clinton High School in...

Delia Thomas

Delia Thomas

Feb 23, 2014

Delia Cagley Thomas, age 96 of Clinton, passed away on February 23, 2014 at Golden Living Center. Delia was preceded in death by her parents, George and Alice (Thacker) Cagley, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Before her illness, Delia enjoyed working in her flower garden and going to church. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her...

Glenn Pursiful

Glenn Pursiful

Feb 20, 2014

Glenn Pursiful, age 83 of Knoxville, passed away February 20, 2014 at Brakebill Nursing Home. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Karns, TN. Glenn was born in Harlan, KY and was a district manager of Kentucky Utilities until his retirement. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club while living in Kentucky....

Mary Kite

Mary Kite

Feb 20, 2014

Mary Florence Kite (nee Bolinger) passed away February 20,2014, born January 9, 1934. Daughter of Price and Ruth W. Bolinger (both deceased). Wife of Wm. Clyde Kite (deceased). Mother of Ruth Sabol (Francis), Kathleen Petti (Tom), Wm. C., Jr. (Mary), Gary (Pat), Laura Jane Cornell (Rick) and Timothy (Stephanie). Grandmother of 15. Great-Grandmother of 26. Great-Great-Grandmother of 1. Sibling of...

Allan Everett

Allan Everett

Feb 18, 2014

Allan R. Everett, age 59, of Clinton, passed away Monday, February 18, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Allan loved going to gun shows, flea markets, working on old cars and most all spending time with his family. Preceded in death by parents, Gordon and Clara Everett; son, Jeffrey Allan Floyd; and several brother and...

Harold Ogle

Harold Ogle

Feb 15, 2014

Rev. Harold M. Ogle, age 88, of Powell, passed away on February 15, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born October 19, 1925 to the late Pink and Cora Ogle. Rev. Ogle attended Clear Creek Baptist Bible College in Pineville, Ky. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Heiskell where he was pastor for...

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