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Yvonne Paul

Yvonne Paul

Jan 18, 2014

Yvonne L. Paul, age 62 of Lafollette, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Tennova Healthcare Center in Lafollette. She was born on March 2, 1951 in Kentucky to the late Leonard and Lucille Brown. She enjoyed reading and working puzzles and loved spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Yvonne is preceded...

James L. Beach

James L. Beach

Jan 18, 2014

James L. Beach, age 67 of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at his home. James was born on October 5, 1946 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Luther Beach and Jeanette Neal. He as a veteran of the United States Army and also volunteered his time for several years at the Briceville Volunteer Fire Department....

James Hunley

James Hunley

Jan 17, 2014

James Ralph Hunley, Sr., age 90, of Andersonville, passed away on January 17, 2014. He was born on December 26, 1923, in Anderson County. Known to friends as Ralph, he was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church in Andersonville, TN, graduated from Norris High School and was in the Army during World War II. He worked at Edward Valve,...

Larry Leach

Larry Leach

Jan 15, 2014

Larry Leach, age 73 of Kingston, passed away January 15, 2014 at Park West Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. He retired from K-25 where he worked as a grounds keeper. Larry was a loving father and grandfather and an avid farmer, fisherman, and woods craftsman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Audrey Crenshaw...

Steven Mcmahan

Steven Mcmahan

Jan 14, 2014

Steven Don McMahan age 50 of Lafollette passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at his residence. Steven was born on July 3,1963 in Lubbock County, Texas to Paul and Patricia Cooper McMahan. He will be dearly missed. Steven's graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 9:30AM at the Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery in Knoxville.

Beverly Siske

Beverly Siske

Jan 13, 2014

Beverly Siske, age 74 of Clinton passed away on Monday, January 13th, 2014 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Beverly was born on November 13, 1939 in Kentucky to the late Sim and Carole Elkins. She was a member of the Faith Promise Church is Knoxville. Beverly retired from the Anderson County School Systems after 33 years of...

Betty Yarnell

Betty Yarnell

Jan 13, 2014

Betty Marshall Yarnell, age 84 of Heiskell, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on January 13, 2014. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. A faithful wife and loving mother, she devoted her life to her family. She was retired from Knox County School Food Service. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, O.W. and...

Retta Mae Hickson

Retta Mae Hickson

Jan 12, 2014

Retta Mae Hill Hickson, age 98 of Clinton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who had a loving heart and was always willing to help anyone in need. She was a charter member of Second Baptist Church since 1937 and taught children's Sunday school. Retta worked...

Evelyn Turner Rhyne

Evelyn Turner Rhyne

Jan 12, 2014

Evelyn Turner Rhyne, age 94 of Clinton, passed away January 12, 2014. She was a longtime member of Clinch River Baptist Church. Evelyn and her husband, Glen Turner, owned and operated Turner's Market in Clinton for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed music and...

Charles Buddy Davis

Charles Buddy Davis

Jan 10, 2014

Charles "Buddy" Davis, age 70, of the Hillvale Community in Clinton went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2014. Buddy was a life time member of Hillvale Baptist Church and was a car salesman at Fox Chevrolet. He took pride in being a car salesman but loved spending time with his family. Preceded in death by...

Doris Beets

Doris Beets

Jan 9, 2014

Beets, Doris Joyce Rhea, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at her home in the Mt. View community of Heiskell, TN. She was born April 29, 1930, to Millard Carlisle and Etta Mae Rhea. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be missed by all. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Betty Katherine Herbster

Betty Katherine Herbster

Jan 8, 2014

Betty Katherine White Blodgett Herbster Born July 20, 1922 in Kendallville, Indiana. Passed away January 8, 2014 in Andersonville, TN. Preceded in death by her parents, William Russell White and Alta Brown White and infant brother Russell Dale, her husbands, Wilbur D. Blodgett and Donald D. Herbster. Survived by son, William R. Blodgett and wife Nancy of Lake City, TN;...

Patsy Rutherford

Patsy Rutherford

Jan 6, 2014

Patsy Rutherford, age 76, of Clinton, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed working in her flowers, cooking, and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by first husband, J.B. Glymp; two sisters. She is survived by: Husband.. Lewis Rutherford of Clinton Sisters Helen...

Juanita "Nina" Phillips

Juanita "Nina" Phillips

Jan 4, 2014

Juanita " Nina" Smith Phillips, 83, of Briceville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Charles C. Smith, Sr. and Louella "Ma Smith" Burgess Smith, April 5, 1930, in Ravencroft, Tennessee. She was married to Ervin Phillips, for 68 years and they made their home in Briceville,...

Robert Phillips

Robert Phillips

Jan 3, 2014

Robert Wilson Phillips, age 54, of Clinton went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 3, 2014. Robert was a member of Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church. Robert loved to fish but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Ora Marie Phillips and mother, Janice Phillips. He is survived by:...

Beryl West

Beryl West

Jan 1, 2014

Rev. Beryl F. West, age 84 of Powell, passed away at his home January 1, 2014. He was a member of Farmers Grove Baptist Church. He was an US Army Veteran and retired from Tom's Foods. Beryl enjoyed working in his garden and doing yard work but his most enjoyable time was spent reading his Bible and spending time with...

Gina Garrison

Gina Garrison

Jan 1, 2014

Gina L. Garrison, age 53 of Powell, passed away January 1, 2014 at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a longtime member of Valley View United Methodist Church and was an US Air Force veteran. She enjoyed doing crafts and singing but most all she loved shoes and had an extensive collection. Gina loved her family and will...

Geneva Ann Spitzer Phillips

Geneva Ann Spitzer Phillips

Dec 30, 2013

Geneva Ann Spitzer Phillips, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30th, 2013. She was a native of Lake City, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Arnold L. Phillips, her mother Mary Graham and her brother C.L. (Jack) Spitzer. She is survived by her sister and best friend Nellie...

Helen Locke

Helen Locke

Dec 27, 2013

Helen F. Locke, age 82 of Clinton, went home to be with her Heavenly Father December 27, 2013. She was born February 14, 1931 to the late Fain C. and Audra Burch Potter. She was a member of Clinton Christian Church. Helen had a love for animals and enjoyed her cats and dogs, but her greatest enjoyment was spending time...

Rita Ridenour

Rita Ridenour

Dec 27, 2013

Rita L. Ridenour, age 59, of Andersonville, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 27, 2013. Rita loved jewelry and to shop. Preceded in death by parents, Ulyses "Kenneth" and Janie Hatmaker. She is survived by: Husband.. Dewane Ridenour of Andersonville Children.. Josh Ridenour of Andersonville Cristy Shoffner & husband Glenn of Knoxville Kacy Ridenour of...

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