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Fred Crowe
Nov 3, 2013
Fred Cecil Crowe, age 87 of Norris, went home to be with Jesus on November 3, 2013, peacefully at Tennova Hospice in Knoxville. He was a member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church and worked many years at Brookside Cotton Mills. Fred loved telling stories when he was younger, singing "I'll Fly Away" and dancing. Preceded in death by his parents,...
Barbara Teno
Nov 1, 2013
Barbara Ann Thompson Teno, age 84 of Clinton, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, November 1, 2013. She fought a courageous fight against Alzheimer's disease. Barbara was surrounded by her loving husband, Doyle T. Teno, Jr., and their daughter, Becky (Phil) Gilbert of Kingston and son, Trippy (Karyn) Teno of Clinton. She was also surrounded by the...
Vera Lee Douglas
Oct 30, 2013
Vera Lee Douglas passed away in the evening hours of Wednesday October 30, 2013 in Clinton, Tennessee at the age of 92. Vera and her husband, James owned and operated Douglas Coal Sales Inc. in Clinton and were also members of Clinton Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, James William Douglas. She is survived by...
Novella Fowler
Oct 29, 2013
Novella Fowler, age 97, formerly of Powell passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at NHC in Columbia, TN. She was a member of Bells Campground Baptist Church. Throughout her life Novella loved to paint and shop. Preceded in death by husband, Horace Fowler, parents, W.M. and Lila Huckaby; daughter, Barbara Ann Fowler and brothers, Clarence and Homer Huckaby. She is...
Melody Low
Oct 26, 2013
The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 30th from 5-7PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. A memorial service will follow at 7PM. Graveside service will be Thursday, October 31st at 11:00 AM at Grandview Memorial Garden.
Raymond Boshears
Oct 26, 2013
Raymond Boshears, age 73, of Lafollette, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Cumberland Village Health and Rehab Center. Raymond was born on October 21, 1940 in Claiborne County, Tennessee to the late Raymond and Mary Hopkins Boshears. Raymond was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Jacksboro, Tennessee. He was retired from the US Navy after...
Thelma Miller
Oct 26, 2013
Thelma Miller, age 92, of Norris, passed away October 26, 2013 at Tennova Hospital. She was a member of Island Home Baptist Church and retired from the White Store after many years of service. Preceded in death by husband, Vasco Miller; sons, Glenn and Lynn "Smokey" Miller. He is survived by: Grandson Brandon Miller Daughter-in-law. Henrietta Miller Several Nieces The...
Ila H Wallace
Oct 25, 2013
Graveside services for Mrs. Wallace will be Monday, October 28th at 11:00AM at Sinking Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Francene Vandergriff
Oct 25, 2013
Francene H. Vandergriff, age 81 of Clinton, passed away October 25, 2013. She was born March 7, 1932, to the late Tilden Gray and Ruth Dolan Harber. She attended Clinton High School and in 1949 she married her high school sweetheart, Donald Ray Vandergriff. As well as being a devoted wife and loving mother, Francene was a Licensed Practical Nurse...
Clyde Clemmons Cox
Oct 25, 2013
Clyde Clemmons Cox, 91, of Clinton, Tennessee peacefully departed this life Friday evening October 25, 2013 at Gordon Health Care in Calhoun, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Etta and Ross Conda Cox and his loving wife of 67 years, Hazel Wallace Cox. He was also preceded by sister Geneva Cox Gentry, and brothers Aaron, Elmer,...
Sheri Foust
Oct 22, 2013
Sheri Foust, age 30 of Powell, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at her home in Claxton. She had a great passion for writing, making her niece and nephew laugh, taking care of her grandmother, volunteering for the welfare of animals, and The Beatles, traveling every year to Beatlefest with her many friends she met through the community. Sheri was...
Leonard Bud Yarnell
Oct 20, 2013
Leonard (Bud) D. Yarnell, age 89 of Heiskell, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on October 20, 2013 at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, a faithful servant of his Lord and a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Leonard also had a passion for gardening and a special love...
William Joseph Brooks
Oct 20, 2013
William J. Brooks, age 83 of Heiskell, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at NHC Healthcare in Knoxville. He enjoyed farming, working in his garden and watching TV. Joe was born December 1, 1929 in Heiskell, TN to the late Joseph Shade and Libby Wright Brooks. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Viola...
Sarah Ruth Irwin Meeks
Oct 20, 2013
Sarah Ruth Meeks, of Daleville, AL; formerly of Lake City, born December 19,1959, loving mom to daughter, Melissa and husband Jeff Jordan; son, Wesley Meeks and wife Sherry; and loving Nana to Matthew and Thomas Jordan, found peace in the Lord on October 20, 2013. Sarah loved life and we loved her. She was the tie that bound our family...
Jennie Halsey
Oct 20, 2013
Jennie Nelson Halsey, age 89, of Norris, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013. She was a member of Norris United Methodist Church and retired from EG & G ORTEC in Oak Ridge as a secretary. She enjoyed flowering and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband of 46 years, George Halsey; parents, James...
Karen Sue Rhea
Oct 13, 2013
KAREN SUE RHEA, AGE 64, WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD ON OCTOBER 13, 2013. BORN IN DEHUE, WEST VIRGINIA FEBRARY 19, 1949. SHE LIVED IN DAYTON, OHIO FROM 1963 UNTIL 1992 WHEN SHE MOVED TO TENNESSEE. SHE WAS A 1966 GRADUATE OF BELMONT HIGH SCHOOL, DAYTON, OHIO. KAREN WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, JASPER AND ERSIE LYCANS....
Harry Young
Oct 12, 2013
Mr. Harry C. Young, age 90, went to be with the Lord, October 12, 2013 after a lengthy illness. Harry served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was stationed in Europe. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University and became a Mechanical Engineer P.E. He worked for Goodyear, Pratt Whitney Aircraft, and retired from ORNL. He loved...
Kenneth Green
Oct 10, 2013
Kenneth D. Green, age 57 of Heiskell, passed away October 10, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Andersonville. Kenneth enjoyed fishing and working on old antique tractors. He was preceded in death by his father, H.D. Green; grandparents, Horace and Willie Green and H.L. and Fronia Black. Survivors: Loving...
J.W. Norris
Oct 10, 2013
J.W. Norris, age 84, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center. J.W. retired from Pepsi Company in Michigan as a delivery man after 32 years of service. He was also a prior employee of Kmart in Clinton. Preceded in death by wife, Louella Norris; daughter, Judy Norris; mother, Josie. He is survived by: Nephews........ Lenny...
James Leonard
Oct 10, 2013
James Fleming Leonard, age 69 of Clinton, passed away October 10, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. James served in the United States Air Force before obtaining a B.S. Degree from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville. He was employed with the Dept. of Energy Federal Building in Oak Ridge until his retirement. He is survived by two daughters,...
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