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Todd Michael Gryder
Dec 25, 2013
Todd Michael Gryder, age 38, of Powell, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at his residence. Todd was born on February 9, 1975 in Knoxville, Tennessee to John Michael Gryder and Susan Mercer Gryder. He attended church at the First Baptist Church in Powell. Todd loved his God, family and friends, especially his two daughters. He spent many hours...
Alma Ruth Roach
Dec 25, 2013
Alma Ruth Roach, 84 of Clinton, went to be with her Heavenly Father December 25, 2013. She was a member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church and worked for Magnet Mills for over 20 years. Ruth loved her family. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and her excitement always spread to all that was around her. She will be greatly missed by...
Charles Ryan Blackwell
Dec 24, 2013
Charles Ryan Blackwell, 32, of Norris, TN, formerly of Greenville, SC and Columbia, SC passed away at his home on December 23, 2013. Ryan attended the University of Tennessee and Pellissippi State Community College. He was a house supervisor for Breakthrough Corporation and enjoyed working with mentally challenged and autistic individuals. Ryan is survived by his wife, Amber Blackwell of...
Hurstle Lovely
Dec 24, 2013
Hurstle Howard Lovely age 77 of Jacksboro passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on January 30, 1936 in Campbell County, Tennessee to the late Leland and Ruth Lindsay Lovely. Hurstle was a member of the Vasper Baptist Church. He retired from food city after working there for 40...
Margaret Q. Less
Dec 24, 2013
Margaret Q. Less, age 82, of Clinton, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Clinton and member of Clinton Home Demonstration Club. She retired from Rust Engineering as a purchasing clerk. Margaret was an avid Lady Vols Basketball fan and enjoyed needle work. Preceded in death...
Rosa Mae Brooks
Dec 23, 2013
Rosa Mae Long Brooks, 63, of Clinton Tennessee passed away at home on December 23, 2013. She was born October 6, 1950 in Clinton TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Jackson Long Sr. and Jenny Mae Guy Long, a daughter Edna Brooks, a sister Jackie Long Dyer and a niece Summer Nicole Long. She is survived...
Ryan Lail
Dec 22, 2013
Ryan Lee Lail (Fudd), age 30 of Heiskell, passed away at home, Sunday, December 22, 2013. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his father, Barry Lail and grandfather, William (Bill) Cox. Survived by his mother, Rhonda Cox Elliott; step-father, Garry Elliott; grandmother, Thelma Brooks Cox; best friends, Josh, Fran and Jared Gibson; host...
Janice Carscaddon
Dec 21, 2013
Janice Clarine Denny Carscaddon, age 90 of Clinton, TN, passed away peacefully in the presence of family at her home December 21, 2013 due to heart failure. She was born October 23, 1923 in Stubenville, OH to the late James T. and Clarine Cordell Denny. She married Wesley Irl Carscaddon on October 20, 1946. Janice attended Duke University School of...
Martin Edward Duncan
Dec 18, 2013
Martin E. Duncan, age 89, of Markham, Illinois originally from Lake City passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013. He was born on January 1, 1923 in Lake City, TN and grew up in McVeigh, Kentucky. Martin was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II, a 60 year Mason, and a member of VFW in...
Teresa Mosley
Dec 15, 2013
Teresa S. Mosley, age 57of Clinton, passed away December 15, 2013 at Golden Living Center- Windwood. She was born September 16, 1956 to the late George T. and Leona Sue Bailey Brummett. Teresa enjoyed crocheting, bowling, gardening and fishing. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Dean Mosley; brother, Richard Brummett. Survivors:...
Ronald Carter
Dec 15, 2013
The family will receive friends 12:00-2:00 pm at 529 Mountain Road, Clinton, TN 37716. His graveside service will follow at the Carter Family Cemetery.
Kenneth Fritts
Dec 14, 2013
Kenneth Fritts, age 75 of Heiskell, passed away December 14, 2013 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 24, 1938 in Robertsville (Oak Ridge) to the late Carl Fritts, Sr. and Ophia Miller Fritts. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1956. He became the first employee for Oak Ridge Fire Department in 1960...
Clifford W. Harmon
Dec 10, 2013
Clifford W. Harmon, age 65, of Oak Ridge, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center with his family by his side. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge and was an Engineer at Senior Flexonics Pathway. Clifford was an avid reader and Tennessee Sports Fan. Preceded in death by parents, Henry O'dell and...
Carolyn Purdy
Dec 8, 2013
Carolyn E. Purdy, age 54 of Clinton, passed away December 8, 2013 at her home. She was a fun loving and generous lady and always willing to help others. She enjoyed athletics, sewing, gardening, and reading poetry. Carolyn had a love for animals and enjoyed their company. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Joseph Purdy; parents, Creed...
Mary Ruth Beech
Dec 7, 2013
Mary Ruth Beech, age 83, of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Summit View Healthcare Center in Lake City. Mary Ruth was born on October 2, 1930 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Henry and Emma Hatmaker Beech. She was a longtime member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Mary Ruth enjoyed the outdoors...
Wanda Smelcer
Dec 6, 2013
Wanda Lee McCallister Hicks Smelcer, age 84, passed away December 6, 2013, at her daughter's residence in Maryville. She was a member of Clinton Church of Christ. She worked many years at Standard Knitting Mills and then became a LPN and worked for Fort Sanders Regional Hospital until her retirement. Wanda enjoyed quilting, crocheting and gardening. She was preceded in...
Sally Cureton
Dec 6, 2013
Sally Joyce Cureton, age 77, of Lafollette, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at her residence. Sally was born on November 11, 1936 to the late Charles and Hazel Carlisle Wilds in Newport, Tennessee. She was of the Baptist faith. Sally enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents Sally is preceded...
Jerry Lee Weisgarber
Dec 1, 2013
Jerry Lee Weisgarber, age 69, of Clinton, passed away Monday, December 2, 2013 at Tennova Specialty Hospital. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army, retired as a Iron Worker with Local Union #290 in Dayton, Ohio, member of Omega Lodge #536, and a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason. Jerry loved the outdoors Preceded in death by parents, Clyde...
Murrel Rose
Dec 1, 2013
S. Murrel Rose, age 89, of Powell, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center. Murrell was a veteran of the United States Army and United States Navy having serviced in World War II and the Korean War. He retired from the Knoxville News Sentinel as a circulation manager. Preceded in death by parents, Shirley and Essie Rose;...
Jean Burris
Nov 30, 2013
Jean K. Burris, 80 of Clinton, was born May 7, 1933 in Llanbradach, Wales, passed away November 30, 2013 at Briarcliff Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Burris (J.C.); father, Thomas Kelly; mother and step father, Gwladys Lucas Ley and Max Ley; mother and father in-laws, Emma Lee Roysden Burris and Albert Glee...
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