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Challis Broughton

Challis Broughton

Jan 27, 2012

Challis Broughton of Clinton died January 27, 2012, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born June 1, 1949, in Baughman, Kentucky, to Arthur and Abner Broughton. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967 to 1969. He was a graduate of Union College in Barbourville, KY and completed graduate studies at Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH....

Sarah Tammy Torres

Sarah Tammy Torres

Jan 26, 2012

Sarah Tammy Torres, 47, of Lake City, Tennessee lost a three-month battle with cervical cancer on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Sarah was born on March 21, 1964 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Lemual Augustas and Alma Newman. She married her beloved husband, Ralph David Torres, on June 30, 1980. The...

Steven Disney

Steven Disney

Jan 25, 2012

Steven K. Disney, age 61, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Clinton. Steven attended Hinds Creek Baptist Church. Steven had many friends, enjoyed music, mostly Elvis Presley, and loved to travel with his sister Mary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jason and Mary Hutton Disney; sister, Gloria Williams. Survivors: Brother: Charles Hill...

Larry Paul Evans

Larry Paul Evans

Jan 24, 2012

Evans, Larry Paul - age 60, of Clinton, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 24th. He was a devoted Christian and faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church of Clinton. He was also a member of the National Guard and a lifelong contractor who enjoyed working for his church with the kitchen ministry serving others. Larry will be greatly missed as...

Wiliam Arvil Bumgardner

Wiliam Arvil Bumgardner

Jan 21, 2012

William Arvil Bumgardner, age 95 of Clinton passed away January 21, 2012 at Golden Living Center-Windwood in Clinton. He was a WWII Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Evelyn Hensley Bumgardner; parents, James Henry & Melvinia Baxter Bumgardner; granddaughter, Darlene Baker. Survivors: Son: Delmer Bumgardner & wife Hester of Clinton Daughters: Wilma Louise Gray &...

Claire Jean Wiley

Claire Jean Wiley

Jan 20, 2012

Claire "Jean" Wiley, age 69 of Andersonville, ended her 10 year battle with lymphoma cancer January 20, 2012. Jean was born October 18, 1942 in Samson, AL. and was of the Baptist faith. She was a retired Real Estate Broker and a member of the Tennessee Board of Realtors. Also she was a member of the Sjogrens Foundation and Leukemia...

Charlotte Faye Carroll

Charlotte Faye Carroll

Jan 17, 2012

Charlotte Faye Carroll, age 73 of Clinton, passed away January 17, 2012. She was born April 6, 1938 in Hawkins County, TN and was the oldest of six children. Charlotte taught for 34 years at Woodland Elementary School in Oak Ridge before retiring in 1995. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her parents, Ezra C. and...

Bernett Hill Thurman

Bernett Hill Thurman

Jan 16, 2012

Bernett Hill Thurman, age 88 of Kingsport, Tennessee (formerly of Clinton) passed away January 16, 2012 at Holston Manor in Kingsport. A graveside service will be held Friday, January 20th at 1:00PM at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City with Jack Hill officiating. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of the arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com.

Ava L. Anderson

Ava L. Anderson

Jan 11, 2012

Ava L. Anderson, age 77 of Clinton passed away January 11, 2012 at Summit View Healthcare in Lake City. She was of the Baptist faith. She retired from Kroger after 40 years of employment. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Pierce; grandson, SSgt Daniel Morris; great-grandson, Daniel Aiden Morris; parents, Samuel & Rossie Bean; sisters, Fay Bean,...

Dale Edward Goodman

Dale Edward Goodman

Jan 10, 2012

Dale Edward Goodman, age 61 of Lake City, went to rest on January 10, 2012. Dale was born on November 17, 1950 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Elbert and Sara Bray Goodman. He was an ordained deacon and current member of the Laural Branch Baptist Church in Briceville. Dale loved going to church and listening to gospel music...

Keith Allen Wallace

Keith Allen Wallace

Jan 10, 2012

Keith Allen Wallace, age 38 of Lafollette, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in Lafollette. He was born on July 25, 1973 in Scott County, Tennessee. Keith will be dearly missed. He is survived by his: Father...................Harold Ray Wallace of Lafollette Mother..................Linda Sue Pennington Heatherly of Lafollette Son.......................Micheal Wallace of Lafollette Daughter.............Marissa Wallace of Lafollette A funeral service will...

Shirley L. Bruffett

Shirley L. Bruffett

Jan 7, 2012

Shirley L. Bruffett, age 69 of Heiskell passed away January 7, 2012 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert & Eva Sims; sisters, Ruth Hughes & Nancy McGill; brothers, Joe Sims & Clyde Sims. Survivors: Husband of 53 years: Everett Bruffett Daughters: Gail & Cecil Risden Patty & Tony Osborn Granddaughters: Cynthia & Darin...

James B. Meredith

James B. Meredith

Jan 5, 2012

James Bannan Meredith, Jr., age 55, passed away January 5, 2012, at Park West Hospital in Knoxville. James was the owner of J.B.'s Corner Market in Claxton. He was born February 12, 1956 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda and his parents, James B. and Norma Jean Rhea Meredith. Survivors: Sons: Justin Meredith...

Deborah Lomax

Deborah Lomax

Jan 4, 2012

Lomax, Deborah Olsen (64) of Powell died on January 4, 2012 when struck by a car while she was walking in her neighborhood with her husband of 29 years, John E. Lomax. After graduating with a Master's Degree from the University of Tennessee, Debbie served as a professional educator. During her 37- year career, she was a history teacher at...

Cecil E. Harmening

Cecil E. Harmening

Jan 3, 2012

Cecil E. Harmening, age 93 of Clinton, passed away January 3, 2012. He was a long time member of South Clinton Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge, 376. Cecil enjoyed farming and sports. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by...

Wolfred C. Stooksbury

Wolfred C. Stooksbury

Jan 3, 2012

Wolfred Carlock Stooksbury, age 88, passed away January 3, 2012, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. He was a member of Sinking Springs United Methodist Church. Carlock was born February 7, 1923, at the family farm in Union County, TN, now known as Point 19 of Norris Lake. He was a graduate of Norris High School and Knoxville...

Helen Carmack Tucker

Helen Carmack Tucker

Jan 3, 2012

Helen Carmack Tucker, age 92 of Clinton, passed away on January 3, 2012 at home. She was a member of Clinton First Baptist Church for 53 years. She was born and raised at Hilham (Overton County) Tennessee, but moved to Clinton in 1959 with her husband, Hearly Tucker and two children. Survivors include: son, Dr. Mark Tucker of Tampa, Florida...

Ruby Douglas Dykes

Ruby Douglas Dykes

Jan 2, 2012

Ruby Dykes, age 90 of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away January 2, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Lee Dykes; parents, Millard Franklin Douglas and Nancy Gibson Douglas of Elk Valley, TN. Survived by sister-in-law, Vera Lee Douglas of Clinton and many nieces &...

Billie Joyce Lamb

Billie Joyce Lamb

Dec 31, 2011

Billie Joyce Lamb, age 76 of Lake City, passed away December 31, 2011 in Oliver Springs surrounded by her family. She was a proud member of Laurel Grove Baptist Church and loved the Laurel Grove community. Billie also enjoyed gardening and was a wild flower enthusiast. She loved spending time with her family and friends and will be greatly missed...

Ruby Louise Fritts

Ruby Louise Fritts

Dec 27, 2011

Ruby Louise Frits, age 79 of Clinton passed away on December 27, 2011 at Golden LivingCenter-Windwood. Ms. Fritts was born on March 7, 1932 in Anderson County and was a long-time member of South Clinton Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mamie (Luallen) Fritts of Lake City. Survivors: Brothers: James K. Fritts and wife...

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