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Kenneth B. Humphrey

Kenneth B. Humphrey

Jun 12, 2012

Kenneth Burles Humphrey, age 87 of Norris, passed away at his home June 12, 2012. He was a long time member of Indian Gap Baptist Church. He retired from the Anderson County Highway Department. Bud loved to garden, loved beagle dogs and most of all loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

Betty R. Talley

Betty R. Talley

Jun 11, 2012

Betty R. Talley, age 84 passed away June 11, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Clinton. She was a member of Clinton First Baptist Church. She worked many years as a secretary. She was a preceded in death by her husband, Alvin L. Talley; daughter, Linda Carol Talley; parents, George and Anna Bell Peoples Ragsdale. Survivors: Children: Anne Weaver of...

Howard G. Watkins

Howard G. Watkins

Jun 9, 2012

Howard G. Watkins, age 82, of Clinton passed away June 9, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from Y-12 in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Clyde & Pearl Burgess Watkins; brothers, Joseph C. Watkins, Jr. Survivors: Wife:...

Harvey Durrell Smith

Harvey Durrell Smith

Jun 8, 2012

Harvey Durrell Smith, age 84, of the Claxton Community, passed away Friday, June 8, at Oak Ridge Hospital. He was a faithful member of Riverview Baptist Church. He was a member of the Carpenter's Local #50 and Mason Lodge of Beaver Ridge in Karns. He was preceded in death by parents Arthur and Lonnie Smith of Munford, AL., Brothers -...

Eva Vowell

Eva Vowell

Jun 8, 2012

Eva Vowell, age 100 of Briceville, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2012 at the Summit View of Lake City. She was born on March 2, 1912 in Corbin, KY to the late William and Lily Roaden. Eva was a member of the Briceville First Baptist Church for 80 years where she taught Sunday School for 50...

Glenda Adkins Murray

Glenda Adkins Murray

Jun 6, 2012

Glenda Adkins Murray, age 62 of Clinton passed away June 6, 2012. She was a member of Tennessee Baptist Chapel in Kingston. She retired from Bell South. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Perry Adkins; brothers, Ronnie, Jimmy & Lyle Adkins; step-son, Trent Murray. Survivors: Loving Husband: Jerry Murray Daughter: Jennifer Hill & husband Todd of Knoxville...

Kyle Houston Bradford

Kyle Houston Bradford

Jun 5, 2012

Kyle Houston Bradford, age 82 of Clinton passed away June 5, 2012. He was a member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church and also a member of Andersonville Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite of Knoxville. He worked for 30 years at Avondale Farms. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ross & Myrtle Bradford; sister, Willa Ross Kirby. Survivors:...

Jeryl Barnette

Jeryl Barnette

Jun 4, 2012

Rev. Jeryl Barnette, age 44, of Briceville went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on June 12, 1967 in Knox County, TN. Jeryl was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He pastored the Briceville Church of God for 18 years, where he loved his...

Jeryl Barnette

Jeryl Barnette

Jun 4, 2012

Rev. Jeryl Barnette, age 44, of Briceville went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on June 12, 1967 in Knox County, TN. Jeryl was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He pastored the Briceville Church of God for 18 years, where he loved his...

Homer T. Crawford

Homer T. Crawford

Jun 3, 2012

Homer T. Crawford, age 88 of Clinton, passed away June 3rd at his home. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 6, from 1-3PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow at 3 o'clock with Rev. Edward Cody Ray officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton.

Violet Wallace

Violet Wallace

Jun 1, 2012

Violet Merritt Wallace, age 92 of Clinton, passed away June 1, 2012. She was a longtime member of Island Home Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conda Wallace; parents, Chester and Alice Merritt; daughter, Lana (Sue) Ridenour. Survivors included: Sons: Roy Lee Wallace in Knoxville Kyle (Pete) Wallace and Billie Jean of Cookeville Daughters: Nancy Wallace...

Paul G. Neumann

Paul G. Neumann

Jun 1, 2012

Paul G. Neumann, age70, passed away of complications from alzheimer disease on June 1, 2012. Paul was born May 7, 1942 to the late Paul D. Neumann and Margaret M. LeMay in Duluth, MN. Paul was a Navy veteran of 7 years. He served in the Vietnam War and also served aboard the USS Lindenwald (LSD-6). Paul held a PhD...

Emily M. Moneymaker

Emily M. Moneymaker

May 31, 2012

Emily M. Moneymaker, age 83 of Knoxville, passed away at her home May 31, 2012. She was a member of Community Baptist Church. She was born in Union County on February 11, 1929 to Tate and Willie Brock Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Helen Hudson and Jessie Smith Survivors: Husband: Ira Vincent Moneymaker, Sr....

Billy J. Dockery

Billy J. Dockery

May 29, 2012

Billy Joe Dockery, age 71 of Oak Ridge, passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Bill was a gentle and loving husband, father and friend. His hobbies included fishing and watching UT Football. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Grace Dockery; brothers, Toby and Allen Dockery; sisters,...

Charlotte Y. Duncan

Charlotte Y. Duncan

May 28, 2012

Charlotte Yerkes (Cain) Williams Duncan, age 92 of Clinton, passed away May 28, 2012 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. She was born in Anderson County February 21, 1920, to Henry M. and Lillian Bean Yerkes. She was a lifelong member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. She worked as Deputy Registrar for Anderson County Health Department from 1942-49; Medical Secretary...

Hazel E. Baker

Hazel E. Baker

May 25, 2012

Hazel E. Baker, age 68 of Heiskell passed away May 25, 2012 at her residence. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Heiskell. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Bertha Franse. Survivors: Husband: Howard Baker Children: Karen, Kathy, Kim, Donna, & Howard II. Sisters: Ruth Newman & Rossie Chapman Nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren....

Joe E. Magill

Joe E. Magill

May 18, 2012

JOE E. MAGILL 1929 - 2012 Joe Magill passed away May 18, 2012. He was the youngest of five children, born to the late Charles and Anna Magill, on a 140 acre farm in Bear Creek Valley in the Wheat Community, which is now part of Oak Ridge. He is survived by his sister Eula Cooper of Memphis, his brother...

Mary Agnes Felts Chester

Mary Agnes Felts Chester

May 17, 2012

Mary Agnes Felts Chester, 90, of Norris, died of congestive heart failure May 17, 2012, at Tennova Hospice in Halls. Born Sept. 18, 1921, in Robertson County, near Springfield, TN, she moved to Norris in 1975 to be closer to her daughters and their families. She moved from the Kingsport area where she and her husband, the late William H....

William A. Speed

William A. Speed

May 16, 2012

William A. Speed, age 66 of Lafollette, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at his home. He was a US Army Veteran, serving three tours in Vietnam. He was a member of the Powell Masonic Lodge and the Kerbela Temple of Knoxville. He was very artistic, a talented craftsman and was an avid ballroom dancer. William loved life and loved...

Richard E. Moore

Richard E. Moore

May 15, 2012

Richard E. Moore, Sr., age 65 previously of Clinton, passed away May 15, 2012 in Greeneville, Tn. He was a member of Limestone Church of Christ. Richard loved working outdoors, fishing, and hunting and was avid about barbecuing. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. Richard...

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