Obituaries

Mar 16, 2025

Lois Scruggs, age 77, of Oak Ridge, passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 16, 2025.  She was born October 9, 1947, in Oak Ridge, TN to the late Cecil and Margaret Sharp. She retired from the plants in Oak Ridge as a records manager.  Throughout her life, she loved to travel and spend time with her family,...

Mar 15, 2025

Russell Tilley, age 67, of Clinton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 15, 2025.  He was born May 15, 1957, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Donald and Katherine Tilley. Russell was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War. Russell was a motorcycle and old car enthusiast, and riding Harley Davidson...

Mar 14, 2025

Daniel (Dan) Scott McBee, 78, of Norris passed away on March 14, 2025.  Dan graduated from Norris High School in 1964 and immediately joined the U.S. Navy.    He served two years of active duty.  When he returned home from serving, he went to work for Tennessee Valley Authority's Engineering Laboratory in Norris and retired in 2000 after 34 years....

Mar 11, 2025

Peggy Jean Higdon, age 87, of Clinton, TN, passed away peacefully on March 11th, 2025. Born on June 18th, 1937, in Knoxville, TN, Peggy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.  Known for her sense of fashion and style, creativity, sense of humor, and outgoing personality.  She enjoyed decorating, working with flowers and plants, shopping, and crafting....

Mar 5, 2025

Onah June Stair Fox, 90, passed away at her Franklin home surrounded by friends and family the last week of her life on earth. She was born in the Blowing Springs community and lived in Clinton 87 years. In her three years living in Franklin she made many cherished friends. Onah was married to the late Fred Fox. She...

Mar 5, 2025

Eddy Weaver, age 79, of Heiskell, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his residence with his loving wife by his side.  Eddy was born May 29, 1945, in Knoxville, TN, to the late Edsel and Mabel Weaver.  Eddy became a Zion Hill Baptist Church member at 14 and was the most extended member.  He was an Iron...

Mar 3, 2025

Barbara Stooksbury Young, aged 91, passed away peacefully in her home on March 3, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1933, to the late Ernest and Alverta Stooksbury. She spent her childhood in Anderson County. Following her high school graduation, she attended Business College & moved to Knoxville, where she started her career in Banking. Barbara enjoyed attending...

Mar 2, 2025

Joel Cannon Elkins went home to be with the Lord Sunday March 2nd, 2025. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, son, uncle, and friend. He loved his family with all his heart and soul and if you met him he became your friend for life. Cannon would drop anything he was doing to help someone out. He...

Mar 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Brogdon, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who peacefully passed away at her home in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Saturday, March 1st, at the age of 76. She filled the lives of those around her with warmth, kindness, and beauty. Mary's greatest passion was found in...

Mar 1, 2025

Henry Edward Lane, age 81, of Clinton, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born on August 26, 1943, in Rockwood, TN, Ed was the cherished son of the late Georgia Lane.

Ed served his country with honor as a veteran of the United States Army. His patriotism and dedication were evident in...

Feb 27, 2025

Robert J Abel Jr. of Knoxville TN formerly of Clinton, TN passed away just after his 90th birthday surrounded by his loving family.  He was a loving husband, a wonderful father and father-in-law, one of kind Grandpa, dear brother and a great friend.

Known as Gator by his friends, he was born in Crawford County PA and...

Feb 26, 2025

Vantrena White Hyden, 72 years, 9 months, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Vantrena was known as Trena to all her family and friends. She was born in Deane, Kentucky to Florida Ellen Meade White and Chester Arthur White on May 24, 1952, as...

Feb 25, 2025

Boyd Matthew Lafferty

July 24,1971-February 25,2025

Boyd Matthew Lafferty age 53, from Clinton, TN residing in Columbia, SC, passed away due to complications of cirrhosis of the liver on Tuesday, February 25,2025. He was an amazing husband and father. He was a lifelong baseball fanatic who loved the Braves and the Tennessee Vols. He spent...

Feb 24, 2025

Judith Ann Caldwell May, 82, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2025, at NHC HealthCare Oak Ridge after an extended illness under Hospice care. Judy was born July 21, 1942, and grew up in Rhoda, Appalachia, and Big Stone Gap, VA and later relocated to the Knoxville, TN area. She was in the first class of students to attend...

Feb 23, 2025

Rochelle Loy, age 81, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 23, 2025.  Rochelle was born January 6, 1944, in Oak Ridge, TN, to the late William and Floella Burks. Rochelle's life was a testament to her love for the Lord, her family, and the love she had for animals.   She found joy in...

Feb 21, 2025

Cheri Morgan of Clinton, TN, passed away at the age of 80 on Friday, 21, 2025. She was born in Birmingham, AL to the late Helen and Fred Moran Diaz. Cheri was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She worked at Consolidated Pipe Supply for over 11 years, which at that time she retired. She...

Feb 21, 2025

Lewis Gordon Brown, 84 of Clinton, TN and Naples, FL passed away after a short illness on Friday, February 21, 2025.  Mr. Brown was born in Clinton, TN on November 24, 1940. He attended Clinton High School.  He and his brother David started Brown's Upholstery in Clinton, TN when they were teenagers and operated it successfully until he moved...

Feb 20, 2025

Marjorie "Margie" Anne Behre beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2025, in her home in Andersonville, TN, at the age of 81.

Born on March 14, 1943, in Knoxville, TN, Margie lived a life marked by determination, compassion, and selflessness. She dedicated her time and energy to her family and friends, as...

Feb 18, 2025

Hazel Naomi McCoy, age 89, of Andersonville, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was of the Baptist faith and a devoted member of Byrams Fork Baptist Church. Hazel was born on October 6, 1935.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years,...

Feb 18, 2025

Mary Ann Hutson Longmire, 92, of Andersonville, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.  She was born to Reuben and Mary Wallace Hutson on October 10, 1932, in Andersonville.  Mary Ann was a member of Andersonville United Methodist Church for over 65 years, where she served in numerous positions throughout the years. After graduating from Norris High School in...