Obituaries

Apr 4, 2025

Johnny A. Duggins, age 76, of Clinton, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.  Johnny was born December 10, 1948, in Clinton, Tennessee to the late Millard "Tubby" Duggins, Jr. and Pauline Davis Duggins.  Johnny was a member of South Clinton Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Air Force....

Apr 2, 2025

Karen Doris Tilley, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the age of 67. She was born on April 19, 1957 to the late Sam and Thelma Reaves. She was a professed born again by the blood of Jesus Christ and present member...

Apr 1, 2025

Barbara Ann Crowder, 84 of Clinton, TN, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, TN.  Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Howard E. Crowder Sr, of Clinton, a son, Jimmy Ray Crowder, a daughter, Sharon K. Crowder, a brother, Leon Parker, of Oak Ridge, her father Hugh Leroy Parker, her...

Apr 1, 2025

Alice Connell passed away April 1, 2025, after a short illness, in St Francis Reflections Hospice House, Titusville, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents, RoseZella (Miller) and HO 'Buster' Rayburn, brother Ronnie Rayburn and his wife Patricia (Massey), and daughter Carole Beth (Prater) Bradley.

She is survved by her husband of 35...

Mar 31, 2025

Stacey Dawn Sievers, age 59, of Heiskell, passed away at her residence. Stacey was born July 29, 1965, in Asheville, North Carolina, and graduated from Clinton High School class of 1983. She grew up in Claxton in the Knox County area. Stacey's life was a testament to her love for books and writing. She had an amazing passion, gift,...

Mar 30, 2025

Judith Davies, age 87, of Clinton, TN, died Sunday, March 30, 2025, after an extended illness with her family by her side.

Judy, as she was affectionately known, was born January 25, 1938, in Canfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph C. Greasel and Ethel L. (Greasel) Beard.

She was a 1956 graduate of...

Mar 30, 2025

Billy Wayne Marsh, age 54, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on March 30, 2025. A beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Billy left this world far too soon but not without leaving a lasting mark on every life he touched.

Billy's hobbies included being a Dad, a Tennessee Volunteers fan, a classic rocker at heart,...

Mar 27, 2025

Letha Faye Rushton Adkins, known to everyone as Nana, age 98, of Clinton, passed away, Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

She grew up in Dickson, TN and graduated from Dickson High School. She met Charles Adkins, the love of her life, at a five and dime store before he left to...

Mar 26, 2025

Carol June Harold, age 87, of Norris, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Morning Point Assisted Living in Clinton.  Carol was born to the late Lester and Ruth Wray on August 29, 1937, in Pontiac, Michigan.  Carol met the love of her life, her husband Monte, in 1958 while attending the University of Michigan.  Carol and Monte...

Mar 26, 2025

Michael Modica, age 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, surrounded by his wife of 41 years, Susan Modica, and daughter, Gina Modica. Michael was born on October 31, 1960 in Manhattan, New York. The son of Michael and Mary Modica, Michael spent his early years in the Bronx, New York. During his teens, they moved to...

Mar 25, 2025

Dale Lee Phillips, age 55, of Clinton, passed away at his residence on March 25, 2025.  Dale was born September 23, 1969, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Elbert and Lula Phillips.  Dale and his family moved from Michigan to Clinton, Tennessee in 1981. Dale's dedication was evident in his work with the Anderson County School System, where he...

Mar 25, 2025

Loretta Bevins Berger, 79, of Pikeville, Kentucky passed away on March 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Loretta was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late James Gray and Ellen Prince Gray. She was a well-known business owner in Pike County, Kentucky for many years. Loretta was loved by her friends and family and will be dearly missed in the...

Mar 23, 2025

Mary Lou Byrd, 71, of Anderson County passed away on March 23, 2025 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Mary was born and raised in Anderson County to the late Ernest and Ada Byrd. She was an avid bird feeder and enjoyed working in her flower beds. Her sons often would ensure she had the best-looking yard on...

Mar 23, 2025

Patricia "Penny" Duerksen, age 88, of Norris, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center.  She was born December 3, 1936, in Columbus, Mississippi, to the late Albert and Katherine Hickey.  She was a school teacher in Roane County until 1980, and then a substitute teacher for Anderson County Schools. Penny was a Norris Religious Fellowship...

Mar 23, 2025

Tommy Brummett, age 60, of Clinton, passed away at his residence on March 23, 2025.  He was born to the late George and Leona Brummett on August 24, 1964, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

The family will have a Celebration of Life service held at a later date.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of...

Mar 22, 2025

Robert "Keith" Pitts, age 48, of Clinton, TN, passed away on March 22, 2025, and was welcomed into the arms of the Lord.  He was born in Anderson County on April 25, 1976.  Keith was a loving husband,

brother, son, uncle, and a great friend who will be deeply missed. Keith was a man who truly loved...

Mar 22, 2025

Maurice Denham Reaves, 84, of Anderson County passed away on March 22, 2025. Although he was beloved in Anderson County, Denham was born and raised in Harlan County, Kentucky and was proud of his roots. He worked many years in finance for General Electric and as a credit manager for Stowers Caterpillar and Nixon Machinery. In later years, he...

Mar 22, 2025

William "Bill" Hugh Ross, age 73, of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Methodist Medical Center after an unexplained illness. He was born August 14, 1957 in Shelbyville, Tennessee to the late Edwin and Katherine Ross. He graduated from Clinton High School and then received a Bachelor's degree from UT, and then attended graduated school at...

Mar 18, 2025

Marshall Stout, age 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Marshall was a member of the Moran Baptist Church.  Marshall was born December 21, 1935, in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, to the late Dewey Lee and Ola McCarty Stout. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters,...

Mar 17, 2025

James David Hickson, age 74, of Clinton, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 17, 2025.  He was born July 22, 1950, to the late Alvin and Irene Hickson and was a United States Marine Corps veteran.  For many years, he was a truck driver for Eagle Transporation.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in...