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Hal Brummett
Sep 13, 2013
Hal Gordon Brummett, age 62, of Clinton, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013 at his residence. He worked for the City of Clinton Police Department and Clinton Fire Department where he later retired. He was an avid hunter who loved fishing and the outdoors. Hal is preceded in death by his father, James "Peepaw" Brummett; and brother, Randy "Bo" Brummett....
Ora Pyke
Sep 11, 2013
Ora "Mae" McKamey Pyke "Dear God, May the expression of Your love through me leave others hungry to know You, thirsty to drink of Your soothing, refreshing truth, yearning to draw near to You and experience for themselves the wonder of Your grace. Show Yourself through me with such clarity that they see Jesus only. Amen." And He did just...
Loren Ezell
Sep 11, 2013
Loren Ezell, age 75, of Andersonville passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at his residence. Loren enjoyed fishing, reading the newspaper, and visiting his friends. Preceded in death by parents, Bruce and Lucy Ezell; brothers, Theodore, Basil, and Hersal Ezell. He is survived by: Wife of 46 years........... Eva Ezell of Andersonville Daughter.............. Kathy & husband Michael Dreier of Halls...
Ruby Ward
Sep 10, 2013
Ruby Brock Ward went to be with the Lord at her residence September 10, 2013. She was one of the last residents that came out of New hope Community. She worked at Twins Cafe, Hoskins Drug Store and Magnet Knitting Mills. Ruby loved walking to town, going places and loved people. She was always ready to go. She was preceded...
Mary Hughes
Sep 7, 2013
Mary Faye Hughes, age 86 of Oak Ridge, passed away September 7, 2013 at her home. She was a member of Edgemore Baptist Church. She was a secretary for Martin Marietta at the K-25 Plant for many years. Mary enjoyed bowling and was part of a bowling league in past years. She was a great cook and loved to bake....
Charlotte Rains
Sep 6, 2013
Charlotte Ann Rains, 82 of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Rains; son, Greg Rains; and parents, Charles and Elizabeth Shorter. She is survived by two sons, Randy Rains and spouse, Betty Rains, and Chuck Rains; six grandchildren, Heather Sullivan and spouse, Brian Sullivan, Martin Rains and spouse, Allison...
Roxie Faye Kent
Sep 6, 2013
Roxie Faye (Datson) Kent, age 79 of Oliver Springs, TN, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center. She was born on September 5, 1934 in Lexington, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver Datson; mother, Middie White Hooks; daughter, Kimberly Sue Lovette; granddaughter, Cassie Miranda Lovette; grandmother, Elizabeth Massengill. Survivors: Daughters: Debra Onita...
Cassie Hall
Sep 4, 2013
Cassie Geneva Hall, age 93, of Clinton, entered into heavens gates on September 4, 2013. Cassie's life began May 6, 1920 when she was born to Dulin Hill and Carrie Elizabeth Reed Hill. She joined a family of two brothers, Hoil and Hubert and sister, Edna Ruth; aunt, Dora Caroline Reed. Cassie later welcomed a second sister, Wanda. The Hill...
Robert Tavenner
Sep 1, 2013
Robert F. "Bob" Tavenner, age 75 of Clinton, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 1, 2013. He was born November 13, 1937 to the late William and Mary Crutcher Tavenner in Ironton, OH. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Constance Hathaway Tavenner; sister, Virginia Staton....
Lottie Kegley
Aug 30, 2013
Lottie Irene Kegley, born in Roane County on August 27, 1928 and passed away at Briarcliff Nursing Home in Oak Ridge on August 29, 2013. She was preceded in death by husband, Tracy Mitchel Kegley; parents, Benjamin Wilson Coward and Maggie Etta Phillips Coward; brothers, Lee and Benjamin Coward; sister, Mary Coward; brother-in-law, Charles Bull. She is survived: Sons. Joseph...
Kenneth Foust
Aug 25, 2013
Kenneth R. Foust, age 70 of Andersonville, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Kenneth was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and watching sports, especially football. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Foust; parents, Everett and Maurine Ezell Foust; brother, Carl Foust. Survivors: Sons: Scott Foust and wife...
Ruth Mae Littleton
Aug 24, 2013
Ruth Mae Littleton age 81 of Andersonville passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the Physician Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born on January 16, 1932 to the late Luther and Pernie Hatmaker Kite in Campbell County, Tennessee. Ruth loved watching the Atlanta Braves and working jigsaw puzzles with her sister, Lucille. In addition to her parents,...
Elizabeth Lucille Alred
Aug 23, 2013
Elizabeth Lucille Alred, age 90 of Clinton, passed away August 23, 2013 at her home. She was born December 16, 1922 in Springfield, KY to the late Thomas L. and Sarah Osbourne Blandford. Elizabeth was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Clinton. She retired from General Motors. Her hobbies consisted of playing cards and baking. In addition to...
Christopher Brian Moneymaker
Aug 23, 2013
Christopher Brian Moneymaker, age 29 of Heiskell, passed away August 23, 2013 at his home. He loved to fish and enjoyed spending time with his children. He will be greatly missed by his family. He is survived by his mother, Sherry Easterday; father, Henry Moneymaker; step-father, David Glandon; daughters, Cassidy and Kierra; son, Carson; sister, Christy and brother in-law, Jerred;...
Wanda Patterson
Aug 21, 2013
Wanda Patterson, age 80 of Clinton, passed away August 21, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was an avid Elvis fan and collector. Wanda enjoyed taking walks outside, going to Dollywood and playing in the park with her grandson. She enjoyed meeting new people and never met a stranger. She...
Chester Hill
Aug 18, 2013
Chester Hill, age 88, formerly of Andersonville, passed away August 18, 2013 at Johnson City Medical Center. Chester was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II and First Lt. of the Army National Guard, member of the American Legion, a Mason of Caryville Lodge #665, member of Phi Delta Kappa at Tusculum University and...
Richard C Barnett, Ii
Aug 15, 2013
Richard C. Barnett, age 45, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center. Throughout his life he loved fishing and spending time with his family. Richard graduated from Clinton High School in 1986. Preceded in death by mother, Ivarue Scarbrough and step father, Henry Scarbrough. He is survived by: Wife.............. Charlene Barnett of Oak Ridge Son............. Christopher Barnett...
Delia Smith
Aug 14, 2013
Delia Smith age 96 of Caryville, TN passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at her residence. She was a member of the Lake City First Baptist Church. Delia was born on November 30, 1916 in Rockcastle, KY to the late Andrew and Lucy Parker Renner. In Addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by Husband, Ester James...
Donald Vandergriff
Aug 11, 2013
Donald Ray Vandergriff, age 82 of Clinton, passed away August 11, 2013. He was born December 17, 1930 to the late Edward Von and Lillian Young Vandergriff. He attended Clinton High School and Tennessee Tech University. In his earlier years Don carried mail in Oak Ridge. In 1949 he married his high school sweetheart Francene Harber. He worked as a...
Alvin Barry Cash
Aug 10, 2013
Alvin Barry Cash, age 59 of Claxton, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Barry graduated from Roane County High School. He went on to attend Roane State Community College and graduated with an Associate Degree in Fire Science. He was among the first Emergency Medical Technicians in the state of Tennessee working...
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