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Gene Cox

Gene Cox

Oct 8, 2012

Gene Cox, age 74, of Caryville passed away on Monday, October 8, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Gene was born on August 17, 1938 in Harlan County, KY to the late Mack and Prudie Nance Cox. Gene was a veteran serving in the United States Air Force. He will be dearly missed. In addition to his...

Weldon Dillow

Weldon Dillow

Oct 7, 2012

Weldon Dillow, age 84 of Clinton, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012. He was a member of Second Baptist Church, a longtime member of the Gideons and a veteran of the US Air Force. Weldon was known for his faithfulness to his family, his church and his friends. He enjoyed reading, working on the computer and maintaining his beautiful lawn...

Ruth Wright

Ruth Wright

Oct 4, 2012

(Thelma) Ruth Burress Wright Ruth Burress Wright passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at NHC HealthCare in Oak Ridge. She was 83 years old. Ruth was one of five children born to Louis and Sarah Elizabeth West Burress in the New River section of Campbell County, TN. Ruth married Coy Wright of Campbell County on August 25, 1945 in Caryville,...

Rector Moneymaker

Rector Moneymaker

Sep 30, 2012

Rector Haynes Moneymaker, age 91, of Lake City passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 in Norfolk, VA. Rector was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Lake City where he loved his church family. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with honors and also studied at East Tennessee State University and Cornel University. Rector was a...

Eveart Henry Rosenbalm

Eveart Henry Rosenbalm

Sep 29, 2012

Eveart Henry Rosenbalm, age 80 of Heiskell passed away peacefully on September 29, 2012. He was born September 25, 1932 to Joe & Carrie Rosenbalm of fHeiskell. He was of the Baptist Faith and regularly attended Deep Springs Baptist Church. He fought and served proudly in the U. S. Army in the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by...

Gail D. Bailey

Gail D. Bailey

Sep 28, 2012

Gail D. Bailey, age 57 of Andersonville passed away September 28, 2012 at Tennova Hospice in Halls. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Wayne Bailey, Jr; parents, Kenneth Lee & Mary Lou Fraker. Survivors Husband of 43 years: Larry Bailey of Andersonville Son: Kenneth Bailey of Andersonville Daughter: Rhonda Dale Bailey of Kentucky Grandchildren: Gabriel & Ashley...

Robert Freeman

Robert Freeman

Sep 26, 2012

Robert H. Freeman, age 97 of Powell went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Elm Croft of Halls. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. He served in the Air Force for 8 ½ years and retired from Martin Marietta in 1976 after 30 years of work. He was preceded in death by his wives,...

Everett Rose

Everett Rose

Sep 26, 2012

Everett Jackson Rose, age 72, of Princeton, WV, formerly Clinton, TN, went to be with his Lord on Wed, September 26, 2012 where he will be reunited with the people he loved and missed his wife Judy, parents, and in-laws. Born in Goodwill, WV, he was the oldest son of Fred Jackson & Helen Virginia Carver Rose. For 26 years...

Andrew "Buddy" Sorrells

Andrew "Buddy" Sorrells

Sep 25, 2012

Andrew (Buddy) Paul Sorrells, age 77 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday evening, September 25, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Rutherford County, NC to parents, Paul and Thelma Maye Sorrells. He was a long time Aircraft Mechanic in the East Tennessee area and was a Civil War enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lucilla...

Rue Marie Boyd

Rue Marie Boyd

Sep 24, 2012

Rue Marie Boyd left her worldly body on September 24, 2012. Rue was born in Anderson County to parents, Roscoe and Mary Robbins Melton on April 5, 1928. She and her husband, Bob, lived in Clinton where she enjoyed her flowers, her dog and two pet geese. Rue loved to visit with her friends. Her wit and sense of humor...

David Arnold Wills

David Arnold Wills

Sep 21, 2012

David Arnold Wills, age 76 of Clinton, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church. David's hobbies were fishing and camping but his love for church and his family was above all. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Wills and parents, Albert and...

Anna Sexton

Anna Sexton

Sep 20, 2012

Anna Blanche Sexton, age 87 of Oak Ridge, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Anna loved to cook and do crafts but she most of all she loved her family unconditionally. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Alice Crawford Venoy; brother,...

Kenneth Eugene Gibby

Kenneth Eugene Gibby

Sep 19, 2012

Kenneth Eugene Gibby, age 54 of Knoxville passed away September 19, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Grover and Annie Mae Gibby and sister, Sandy Kelley. Survivors: Wife: Angela Daughters: Emma Gibby and Jessica (Chad) Ronning Sons: Eric (Adrianne) Gibby and Michael (Liz) Gibby Sisters: Margaret (James) Mayes, Patricia (Bill) Webster, Cathy (Tim) Wilson And Jackie (Eddie) Martin Grandchildren: Justin,...

Luther Edward Massengill

Luther Edward Massengill

Sep 17, 2012

Luther Edward Massengill, age 67 of Oak Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Edward was born on September 6, 1945 in Campbell County, Tennessee. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War where he received many medals including the Bronze Star...

Maxine Mackinnon

Maxine Mackinnon

Sep 16, 2012

Maxine W. MacKinnon, 87, passed away with her family by her side on September 16, 2012, in Knoxville, Tennessee, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on November 23, 1924, in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, to Mayme Grace and Winfield Scott Wilson. She was one of seven children; five brothers and one sister. She was married to...

Mary Lowe

Mary Lowe

Sep 12, 2012

Mary Lowe, age 83 of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at the Tennova Medical Center in Knoxville. Mary was born on June 11, 1929 in New River, Tennessee to the late Benjamin and Sally Duncan Phillips. She loved sewing and making her own dresses. Recently, Mary enjoyed watching Dancing with the Stars and the Olympics. She was...

Wilma Jean Shears

Wilma Jean Shears

Sep 11, 2012

Wilma Jean Shears age 74, of Lafollette, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Tennova Heath Care Center in Lafollette. She was born on January 25, 1938 in Bell County, KY to the late Green and Rosie Palmer Partin. Wilma enjoyed spending time with her family and loved her kids and grandkids. She will be dearly missed. In...

John W Stair

John W Stair

Sep 10, 2012

John W. (Dub) Stair, age 81 of Clinton, passed away Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tn. Mr. Stair was retired from Martin Marietta in Oak Ridge. He was a Mason of the Clinton Alfa Lodge 376. Mr. Stair was an avid fisherman and a member of TWRA. He loved detailing cars with his...

John Scruggs

John Scruggs

Sep 10, 2012

John W. Scruggs JR, age 64 went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 10, 2012. He was born July 30, 1948 in Anderson County, TN. John was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church where he sung in the male course & gospel choir. He loved riding his motorcycle, and loved hunting & fishing. John is preceded...

Nana Belle Webber

Nana Belle Webber

Sep 9, 2012

Nana Belle Webber, age 94 of Clinton, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012. She was a long time member of Clinton First Baptist Church. Nana loved to read and write. She wrote a lot about her childhood memories and now leaves those memories for her family to enjoy and cherish. She will be greatly missed by her family and her...

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