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Janice L. Owens

Janice L. Owens

Jun 6, 2011

Janice Owens, age 67 of Lake City passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Knoxville. She and her husband were former owners of Mountain Lake Marina. She was preceded in death by her parents, James & Dortha Cross. Survivors: Husband: Miles L. Owens of Lake City Children; Bradley Steven Wade & wife Amy of Florence, KY....

Carl C. Williams

Carl C. Williams

Jun 5, 2011

Carl C. Williams, age 83 of Heiskell passed away June 5, 2011 at his home. He was a member of Greenway Baptist Church and retired from the City of Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Ray Williams; parents, Granville & Leoda Williams; brothers, Elmo & Floyd; sisters, Arvella, Ruby, Hazel & Edith. Survivors: Wife: Alma "Peachie'...

Bucky Gene Jenkins

Bucky Gene Jenkins

Jun 4, 2011

Bucky Gene Jenkins, age 73, of Clinton passed away June 4, 2011 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, David & Maude Jenkins. Survivors: Wife: Linda Jenkins of Clinton Daughter: Jennifer Jenkins of Powell Son: David Jenkins & wife Bethany of Powell Grandchildren: Shawn & Alyssa Jenkins and Aanikah Davis Sister: Virgie Jenkins of Knoxville Brother:...

Paul E. Byrum

Paul E. Byrum

May 31, 2011

Paul Edward Byrum, age 66, passed away May 31, 2011, at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack Byrum and Gladys Beal Jones. Survived by two sons, Christopher Scott Byrum and Paul Eric Byrum; three sisters, Lola A. Hurst and husband Sonny, Ola A. Foust and husband LaVerne (Speedy), Nancy Warwick and...

Ray Tackett

Ray Tackett

May 29, 2011

Ray Tackett, Sr., age 66 of Norris, loving husband, father, papaw, treasured son, brother, and Veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Ray owned and operated Ray Tackett Enterprises for over 30 years and developed it into an international business specializing in designing, machining, welding and fabricating. He was a devoted member...

Ollie Jane Hooks

Ollie Jane Hooks

May 28, 2011

Angels in heaven rejoiced when Ollie Jane Hooks of Heiskell passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 surrounded by family & a host of friends. Awaiting her arrival was her Savior Jesus Christ with her parents, Owen & Irene Walker. Ollie is survived by her husband of 54 years, Rev. J.F. Hooks. She is a member of Bible Way Baptist Church...

David Scott Meredith

David Scott Meredith

May 27, 2011

Meredith, David Scott, age 35 of Clinton, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He is survived by parents, Joe and Wanda Meredith of Clinton; sister, Melissa Renee Patterson of Flowery Branch, GA; brother, Darrin Patterson of Clinton; aunts, Pat and Shirley Meredith of Clinton, Betty S. Miller of Lake City, TN; uncles,...

Alma Jean Hooks

Alma Jean Hooks

May 24, 2011

Alma Jean Hooks, 81 of Claxton, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011, into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father, surrounded by family. Awaiting her arrival was her husband of 58 years, Bill Hooks. Jean was a faithful member of Edgemoor Baptist Church and the Thirty Niners Sunday School Class. She was the daughter of the late Ulysess and Mary...

Dorothy G. Ball

Dorothy G. Ball

May 22, 2011

Dorothy Brummett Ball, age 89 of Clinton went home to e with her Lord, Sunday, May 22, 2011. She was home with her loved ones. Dorothy left these words: "I'LL MEET YOU BY THE RIVER." She worked for years at Magnet Mills in Clinton before becoming a hairdresser. The things that brought her joy and happiness where spending time with...

Maralyn Duncan

Maralyn Duncan

May 22, 2011

Maralyn Duncan, age 80 of Heiskell, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011, at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. She professed her faith in Christ at an early age and was a long time member of Deep Springs Baptist Church. Maralyn loved to sing, work puzzles, and read. She also loved to travel and had been to 48 states. She sang...

Vicki R. Zelenka

Vicki R. Zelenka

May 18, 2011

Vicki Rene Tillman Zelenka, age 67, a resident of Oliver Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 after a short illness. Vicki was born July 23, 1943, in Shreveport, LA., where she lived until she moved to Tennessee in 1998. She retired from the Northwest Louisiana Crime Lab after 27 years of service as...

Nancy Overton

Nancy Overton

May 18, 2011

Nancy Lea Drake Overton left this world to meet her Savior on the morning of May 18, 2011 after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born July 9th, 1946, in East Tennessee and lived here, diligently serving the Lord all of her life. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1965, and was first introduced to the Overton...

Anna Lucile Farmer Denman

Anna Lucile Farmer Denman

May 17, 2011

FARMER-DENMAN, ANNA LUCILE age 92 Dedicated Employee of Chick-Fil-A of Oak Ridge Farmer-Denman, Anna Lucile, born July 6, 1918 in the Robertsville area of Anderson County to Samuel and Nora Hackworth died May 17, 2011 at NHC in Oak Ridge. Lucile moved with her husband Howard Farmer, Oak Ridge firefighter, to the city of Oak Ridge in 1961. They very...

Joy Knight Stooksbury

Joy Knight Stooksbury

May 14, 2011

Joy Knight Stooksbury, age 65 of Murfreesboro, TN (former of Clinton) passed away May 14, 2011 at her residence. She was born June 6, 1945 in Anderson County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Stooksbury; daughter, Lorrie Ann Stooksbury; parents, James & Daisy Campbell Knight; brothers, Paul Ed, Leroy, Earl "Bus" & Cleo Knight. Survivors: Son: Anthony...

Charles L. Willis

Charles L. Willis

May 13, 2011

Charles L. Willis, age 104 of Clinton passed away May 13, 2011 at Golden Living Center-Windwood. He was a Methodist Minister. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clemintine Willis; parents, Charlie and Lucinda Willis; sister, Beulah Hendricks; brothers, Rev. Orville Willis, Sr, Rev. Raymond Willis, and Rev. Vernon Willis. He is survived by several nieces & nephews. The...

Nevada Jean White

Nevada Jean White

May 11, 2011

Nevada Jean (Eblen) White was called home to be with our Lord on May 11, 2011. Jean was born in Roane County, TN on Valentines Day in 1923, the eldest of two children of Theodore & Edna Arden Eblen. The family moved to Clinton when Jean was in first grade. She was involved in the CHS girls basketball team, chorus,...

Georgia D. Spence

Georgia D. Spence

May 11, 2011

Georgia Spence age76, of Caryville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Georgia was born on May 21, 1934 in Loudon, TN to the late Arnold and Serenia Vinard Muller. Mrs. Spence enjoyed walking, taking care of her grandkids and doing things for the Church. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Anderson...

Sharon Kay Goins Herrell

Sharon Kay Goins Herrell

May 10, 2011

Sharon Kay Goins Herrell, age 69, life ended May 10, 2011. She was born July 4, 1941, in Pennington Gap, VA to Bill Goins, Jr. and Mildred Reasor Goins, who preceded her in death. Also preceded by step-father, Carl S. Toney Sharon Kay served as Pianist-Organist for Zion Baptist Church; Calvary Baptist Church, Heiskell; First Baptist Church, Lake City and...

Darlene Robbins Mckamey

Darlene Robbins Mckamey

May 9, 2011

Darlene Robbins McKamey, age 64, of Clinton peacefully departed from this life to dwell in her heavenly home on Monday, May 9, 2011. Darlene was born December 15, 1946 to Rudy and Beulah Woods Robbins in Anderson County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband of 45 years, Bill R. McKamey Sr.; son Billy R....

Cindy Metcalf Lewis

Cindy Metcalf Lewis

May 6, 2011

Cindy Lewis, age 48 of Clinton, passed away Friday, May 6, 2011, at her home. She was a member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church. Cindy enjoyed time with her family and loved spending time with her grandson, Nate. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; brother, Melvin Reece Metcalf; nephew, Joseph Aaron Monroe. Survivors: Parents: ..... Ray and Ruby...

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