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Judy Hylton

Judy Hylton

Oct 7, 2013

Judy Elizabeth Hylton, 71, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away October 7, 2013, after battling a severe illness for several months She was born November 14, 1941, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of Leon and Delores Golden. Judy graduated from Clinton High School with the class of 1959 and attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. On June 3, 1961, she...

Joe Mack Wright

Joe Mack Wright

Oct 7, 2013

Joe M. Wright, age 82, of Lake City passed away on Monday October 7, 2013 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge surrounded by his family. Joe was born on January 21, 1931 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Dennis and Annie Mowery Wright. When Joe was a young man he was saved at the Fratersville Baptist Church....

Dennis A. Lamb

Dennis A. Lamb

Oct 6, 2013

Dennis A. Lamb (Uncle Albert), age 61 of Luttrell, passed away October 6, 2013 at his home. He worked several years for the railroad before becoming self-employed in heat and air service. Dennis was a loving father, an avid fisherman and enjoyed horseback riding. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Nancy Jerrell

Nancy Jerrell

Oct 6, 2013

Nancy Jean Jerrell, age 62, of Oak Ridge, was ushered into heaven on Sunday, October 6, 2013, at Methodist Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loving husband and high school sweetheart, Darrell, her daughter Wendy and family at her bedside. She courageously battled Multiple Myeloma for 14 years with grace and a sense of humor. She was a secretary...

Helen Brown

Helen Brown

Oct 4, 2013

BROWN, HELEN BOLTON - 85, of Oak Ridge, died Friday, October 4, 2013, at Courtyard Senior Living, where she had been a resident since it opened in 2011. She enjoyed the close home atmosphere and considered the residents and staff as family. She had many friends there with whom she enjoyed sharing games, puzzles, and meals. A long-time Clinton resident,...

Glenn Miller

Glenn Miller

Oct 2, 2013

Miller, Glenn - age 64, of Norris, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at his home. Glenn was a veteran of the United States Army and was a decorated Vietnam veteran. He retired from the National Linen Service as operations director and was a member of Island Home Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father Vasco Miller; and brother, Lynn...

Martha Copeland

Martha Copeland

Sep 30, 2013

Martha Lee Jones Copeland, 84, of Oliver Springs, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2013, after a three year battle with dementia. She was born in Sparta in White County, TN. Mrs. Copeland had been employed by Southern Bell as a telephone operator before the Oak Ridge office was closed. She was also employed at J.C....

Conley Lewis Sharp

Conley Lewis Sharp

Sep 29, 2013

Conley Lewis Sharp, Sr., age 89, of Andersonville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2013 with his loving wife Kathleen holding his hand. He was a member, past deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Andersonville, a member of the Masonic Lodge #383 in Andersonville and member of the Kerbela Temple. Conley...

Royce Hunter Beaty

Royce Hunter Beaty

Sep 27, 2013

Royce Beaty, age 83, of Norris, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013 at his residence. He and his wife Jelna celebrated 59 years of marriage and was a resident of Norris for 55 years. Royce was a member and past master of the Masonic Valley Lodge #383 in Andersonville, member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church and the Norris Lions Club....

Mildred Humphrey

Mildred Humphrey

Sep 24, 2013

Mildred Ruth Sharp Humphrey, age 80, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at her residence. She was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church. Mildred loved to cook and spend time with her family especially her grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Humphrey; parents, Ross and Lona Sharp; brother, Paris Sharp. She is survived by: Daughters Barbara & husband...

Sadie Dye

Sadie Dye

Sep 24, 2013

Sadie Dye, age 93, of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center. Sadie grew up in Great Falls, South Carolina and was a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church for over 40 years. She enjoyed house keeping, flowering, and taking care of children in her community. Some people referred to Sadie as the community mother....

Jeffrey Floyd

Jeffrey Floyd

Sep 22, 2013

Jeffrey Floyd, age 23, of Clinton passed away suddenly Sunday, September 22, 2013 after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Jeffrey was a member of Boy Scouts of America, enjoyed working on cars, an avid knife collector, and spending time with his niece, Aliveea. Jeffrey graduated from Clinton High School in 2008 and was a currently a mechanic at Bingham...

Steve Burress

Steve Burress

Sep 21, 2013

Harley "Steve" Burress, age 60 of LaFollette passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 21, 2013 after fighting a 2 year battle with cancer. He was a member of Carroll Hollow Baptist Church in Clinton. He was employed by Coca-Cola Enterprises for 34 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Scottish Right. Steve enjoyed...

Carol Mathews

Carol Mathews

Sep 21, 2013

Carol Mathews, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord, on September 21, 2013. Preceded in death by father, William J. Collins; and mother, Merle Collins. Survived by husband, Richard Mathews; father of children, Roy Wade, Sr.; son, Roy Wade, Jr.; daughters, Teresa Henry and fiancé, Tim Coffey, Sherry Davis and husband, Tim, and Ashley Mathews; grandchildren, Aaron Henry,...

John Heiser

John Heiser

Sep 20, 2013

John F. Heiser, age 90 of Clinton, passed away at his home September 20, 2013. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and a fifty year member of the Clinton Alpha Lodge #476. Preceded in death by his parents, John S. and Mable Moore Heiser; brothers, Allen and Hubert Heiser; grandson, John Heiser. Survivors: Wife: Geneva Heiser of...

Anne Hill

Anne Hill

Sep 20, 2013

Anne Elliott Hill, age 83, of Clinton, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013 at Golden Living Nursing Home of Clinton. She was born February 20, 1930 in Middleburg, KY, and had been married to Robert V Hill for over 50 years, who predeceased her in 2001. She retired from Anderson County Schools in 1986, where she was a much loved...

Lisa Saylor

Lisa Saylor

Sep 19, 2013

Lisa Kay Saylor age 55, passed away on Thursday, September 19th, at her residence in Clinton, Tn. Lisa was born on August 26th, 1958 in Cannon Co, TN to the late Kenneth Wooton and Reba Certain Shehane. Childhood homes include Smithville, TN and Middlesboro, KY. Lisa was raised in the Pentecostal faith and hobbies included spending time with her children...

Willis Daniel

Willis Daniel

Sep 19, 2013

Willis Daniel, age 89, of Clinton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughter on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center. He was of the Baptist Faith and a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II. He loved gospel bluegrass music, gardening, cooking, and watching television ministry of Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge....

Margie Gwen Helveston

Margie Gwen Helveston

Sep 17, 2013

Margie (Gwen) Whigham Helveston, Age 81 of Leesburg, GA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Dr. Arthur R. Helveston; her mother, Mrs. Olli Gelosson; and her son-in-law, William (Bill) Rice. She is survived by son Larry and wife Teresa Helveston of Andersonville; son...

Raymond Utley

Raymond Utley

Sep 13, 2013

Raymond William Utley, age 95, of Clinton, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2013 at the Golden Living Center-Windwood. He met Our Lord and Savior, his wife, Pauline Bullock Utley, and others who preceded in him death; father, Arthur William Utley; mother, Nevada Vaughn Utley Disney; step father, Henry Disney; brothers, Elmer and Jesse Disney; sisters, Lillian Duncan Disney and...

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