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Patricia K. Mitchell

Patricia K. Mitchell

May 13, 2012

Patricia Kay Albright Mitchell, 75, passed away at Tennova Residential Hospice on May 13, 2012 with her family by her bedside. She was born February 25, 1937 in Youngstown, OH. Pat had a loving family and led a long and joyful life. Pat was an avid swimmer and spent her adult life teaching lifeguarding classes, swimming lessons and she lead...

Virginia Clark

Virginia Clark

May 11, 2012

Virginia Clark, age 75 of Heiskell passed away May 11, 2012 at her daughter's home. She was a member of Wolf Valley Baptist Church. She was born June 8, 1936 in Anderson County, Tn. She was preceded in death by her husband John David Clark; son, Billy Joe Grisham; daughter, Joanie Grisham; parents, Grandville & Cleta Lewis Williams; several brothers...

Freeman Potter

Freeman Potter

May 8, 2012

Freeman Potter, 71, of Clinton, TN, passed away on May 8, 2012 in Scottsdale, AZ, surrounded by his family. Born on May 14, 1940 in Jackson, KY, he retired as the business manager of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local Union 555. He treasured spending time with his family and friends. His love of nature was always on display...

Carroll L. Jennings

Carroll L. Jennings

May 6, 2012

Carroll L. Jennings, age 50 of Clinton, passed May 6, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church. He loved camping, cooking on a campfire and fishing. He was a loving, caring and kind brother. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruth Bonham Jennings; brother, Gary Jennings...

Mack J. Bell

Mack J. Bell

May 5, 2012

Mack J. Bell, age 79 of Heiskell, passed away May 5, 2012 at Tennova Hospice in Knoxville. Mack enjoyed fishing and dancing with his sister, Linda, while his brother in-law, Ernie, did karaoke and played his guitar. He was a special brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his wife,...

Imogene Doris Byrd

Imogene Doris Byrd

May 3, 2012

Imogene Doris Byrd, age 82, of Clinton passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. She and her husband, Granville, owned and operated Byrd's Amoco Service Station for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Granville Byrd; parents, W. Frank & Sallie McWane Hendricks; brother, Shirley Hendricks and an infant...

Vonnette Z. Wood

Vonnette Z. Wood

May 2, 2012

Vonnette Wood, age 96, of Norris passed away May 2, 2012 at Golden Living Center-Windwood. She was a member of Norris First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Wood; great-grandson, Jason Dixon; parents, Cas & Ada Hill Stooksbury; brothers, Lillard, Maynard, Chester & Earl Stooksbury. Survivors: Daughters: Carole Pratt and husband Richard of Sevierville, TN....

Barbara Joan Rutherford

Barbara Joan Rutherford

May 1, 2012

Barbara Joan Rutherford, age 73, of Briceville, passed away on Tuesday May 1, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Barbara was born on February 3, 1939 to the late Linnie and Mattie Sharp Craig in Briceville, TN. She was a member of the Gospel Light Church of God in Lake City where she was the clerk for...

Joann Brewer

Joann Brewer

Apr 29, 2012

JoAnn Brewer, born March 24, 1934, died peacefully at home Sunday, April 29, 2012, after a long illness. She is preceded in death by her parents Dennis L Goins and Lillie Marie Johnson Goins; her sisters, Margaret Hill, Reta Dean Reed and Barbara Cawood. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Carl Eugene Brewer; daughters, Debbie Rudd &...

Jackie J. Prater

Jackie J. Prater

Apr 29, 2012

Jackie J. Prater, age 71 of Andersonville, passed away April 29, 2012 at Tennova Medical Center in Powell. He was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was also a member of the Andersonville Masons, Valley Lodge, Number 383. Jackie loved to go hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his...

Jesse Lane

Jesse Lane

Apr 29, 2012

Jesse Clifford Lane, age 45, of Jacksboro passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012 the Physician Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born on October 2, 1966 in Lafollette, TN to Jesse Lane and Vicky Wilson Walden. Jesse was a member of the Long Hollow Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends. Jesse...

Marjorie Louise Herweg Stakes

Marjorie Louise Herweg Stakes

Apr 28, 2012

Marjorie Louise Herweg Stakes was freed from the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's on Saturday, May 28, 2012. Born June 23, 1919 in Burlington, Iowa to Ouida Barbara Courtright Herweg and James Ewald Herweg, Marjorie graduated from Burlington High School and Drury College in Springfield, MO, with a degree in Home Economics. During her first year of teaching, Marjorie met and...

Frank N. Shelton

Frank N. Shelton

Apr 28, 2012

Frank N. Shelton, Jr. age 71 of Clinton passed away April 28, 2012 at his residence. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church and had a deep faith in God. He was self-employed for over 40 years as a logger. He loved spending time with his family and friends especially fishing with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Burton E. Creasy

Burton E. Creasy

Apr 26, 2012

Burton Creasy Sr., age 79 of Maryville, passed away Thursday April 26 at Pigeon Forge Care & Rehab Center. He was preceded in death by two sons, Victor and Gilbert Creasy and step-daughter Pam Elrod. He is survived by wife, Mary Creasy; two sons, Burton Creasy Jr. and Teddy Creasy, step-daughter Debbie Jones and husband Brad Jones; four grand-children, Bradford...

Betty M. Lay

Betty M. Lay

Apr 25, 2012

Betty Mae Lay, age 88 of Clinton, passed away April 25, 2012 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a long time member of Church of Christ in Clinton. Betty established and helped many Church of Christ churches throughout Tennessee during her life. Betty loved to shop and her favorite things were handbags and shoes. She was...

Johnny Ray Clark

Johnny Ray Clark

Apr 22, 2012

Johnny Ray Clark, age 79 of Clinton, passed away April 22, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a U.S. Army/Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Caring Heart Baptist Church. He loved mechanical work, fishing and watching westerns, especially John Wayne westerns. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hardy E....

Eugene H. Wrasman

Eugene H. Wrasman

Apr 22, 2012

Eugene H. Wrasman, 87, died the morning of April 22, 2012, at his residence. He was born Oct. 14, 1924 to Edward and Elizabeth Klima Wrasman, who preceded him in death. He married Anna Ruth Strouth in 1947, who died in 1981. He married Margaret Reynolds in 1986, who died in 2003. He is survived by a special friend Pauline...

Mildred Weaver Graham

Mildred Weaver Graham

Apr 22, 2012

Mildred Weaver Graham, born May 31, 1921, was called home to rejoice with her family April 22, 2012. She fought courageously against her battle with breast and bone cancer, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's in the final years of her life, succumbing to the diseases only when the Lord was ready to call her home. A devoted Christian, Mildred lived her ninety...

Velma Copeland

Velma Copeland

Apr 21, 2012

Velma Copeland of Clinton passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 at her residence. A graveside service will be at 1:00PM Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Clinton. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruby Walton Rayfield

Ruby Walton Rayfield

Apr 20, 2012

Ruby Walton Rayfield, age 96, passed away April 20, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born in Blackwater, VA on October 6, 1915. She graduated from Blackwater High School and attended Lincoln Memorial University. She was a member of Farmers Grove Baptist Church. Ruby retired from Miller's Dept. Store. She enjoyed gardening,sewing,going to church and "Grandma...

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