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Cheryl Ann Powers
Dec 9, 2010
Cheryl Ann Powers, age 49 of Lake City, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, December 9, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born on May 13, 1961 in Lake City, Tennessee. She was a member of the Briceville Church of God. Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and going to church. Cheryl is preceded in...
Lowbill Lea Young
Dec 8, 2010
Lowbill Lea Young, age 83 of Clinton passed away December 8, 2010 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed playing Bingo with her friends at the Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Glenn Young; parents, Thomas & Margaret Stepp; sister, Virgie Pennycuff; brother, Bergin Lee Stepp. Survivors: Son:...
Walter L. Wallace
Dec 7, 2010
Walter L. Wallace of Andersonville, celebrated 99 years of life on September 9th of this year and died peacefully December 7th 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by Opal Eleanor Stooksbury, his "bride" of 70 years; two infant children; his parents, Doc Alexander and Martha Ann Carden; brothers, Roy Woodrow Wallace, Mirma Miller Wallace, James...
George John Cruze
Dec 6, 2010
George John Cruze Jr., age 63 of Lake City, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010 at the Mercy Medical Center in Knoxville. John was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on June 20, 1947. After attending Lake City High School, John attended Columbia Military Academy. John was a Captain in the United States Army from 1966-1969. In 1970 he attended the...
Lamuel Edison Phillips
Dec 6, 2010
Lemuel Edison Phillips, age 83, of Lake City, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Lemuel was a WWII Veteran. Mr. Phillips was ordained in April of 1960 and a Pastor in Detroit, MI before retiring to Tennessee. He was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church. Mr. Phillips enjoyed reading...
Betty J. Bailey
Dec 5, 2010
Betty J. Bailey, age 69, of Andersonville, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of Lone Mountain Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her first husband, George Wilkerson, Jr., and second husband, Henry Bailey; parents, John Henry and Bonnie Bell; grandson, David Wilkerson, Jr.; great grandson, William Waites III. She is survived by:...
Frances Gooch
Dec 4, 2010
Frances P. Gooch, age 90, of Norris passed away December 4, 2010. She was born March 19, 1920 in Wilder, TN. Frances was an original member of the historic Cumberland homestead. A member of Norris Religious Fellowship for over 60 years, she held membership in the Norris Woman's Club, Norris Bridge Club and was a group leader of the Golden...
Calvin Collins
Dec 2, 2010
Calvin (Fat) Collins, age 80 of Heiskell passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center. He was retired from TVA and a veteran of the U. S. Army having served during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvin & Sarah Collins; brothers, William & James Collins. Survivors: Wife, Wanda Collins of Heiskell Daughters...
Robert R. Spurling
Dec 1, 2010
Robert Rudolph Spurling, Jr. (Bob), age 80, of Norris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. Born in Fairfax, SD, Bob was raised in Ronceverte/White Sulphur Springs, WV, and graduated from Greenbrier High School in 1948. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. After graduating from West Virginia University in 1957 with a B.S. degree in...
Bernard Joseph Liford
Nov 30, 2010
Bernard Joseph "Bernie" Liford, age 61 of Heiskell passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at his home. He was born in Tazewell, Tennessee on April 22, 1949, raised in Melbourne, Florida, then came back to Tennessee after marrying and raised his family. Before retiring in 2003, Bernie owned and operated Liford Electric on Market Street in Clinton for over 20...
Joseph Robert Overton
Nov 30, 2010
Joseph Robert Overton left for heaven on November 30, 2010. His wife of sixty-five years, Rubye Graham, preceded him in death this past summer. He is survived by his children, Larry and Nancy Overton, Phyllis and Jack Copeland, David Overton, Jr, and Janice Branson. He is also survived by his four grandchildren Rev. Larry Overton, Robin Mowers, Shannon Wilson, and...
Elicia Gipson
Nov 29, 2010
Elicia Gipson, age 38 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 at her home. She is the beloved daughter of Bucky & Dianne Gipson. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia on April 17, 1972 but grew up in Texas. She was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Russell Whitley, Marcus &...
Blanche Braden Carden
Nov 28, 2010
Blanche Braden Carden departed this life peacefully at the home of her daughter on Sunday, November 28th. She was born October 26, 1921. She leaves behind Wallace F. Carden, Sr her husband of 63 years, her daughter Karen Mitchell (Jim) of Vestavia Hills, Alabama; her son W. Fred Carden of Knoxville; grandsons Pete Mitchell, Sam and Will Carden and a...
Jerry D. Love
Nov 28, 2010
Mr. Jerry D. Love, age 64, passed away November 28, 2010 at his residence. He was born June 9, 1946 in Charlotte, N.C. Jerry was co-owner of Smart Cents Thrift Store for many years and was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. He was a devoted father and friend and will be sadly missed by many. He was preceded in...
Clarence Wells
Nov 27, 2010
Rev. Clarence Wells, 89 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2010. He served many years as a Pastor in Knox, Anderson, Campbell and Loudon Counties. God led him to hold many revivals throughout the Southeastern United States. His passion in this life was to see others come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior....
Agnes S. Johnson
Nov 27, 2010
Agnes S. Johnson, 91 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010 at her home. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She and her late husband, Wilbur owned and operated the Ridgeview Motel in Clinton for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Edward Johnson; parents, John & Katie Mae Lovelace; siblings, Charles, Annie,...
Patsy Ann Ward
Nov 25, 2010
Patsy Ann Ward, 75 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 with her family in Jacksonville, Florida. She was of the Baptist Faith. She retired from Oak Ridge Hospital where she was employed as a LPN for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Ward; sons, Clyde Lee Ward, Jr. and Gregory Ward; parents,...
Ernest Franklin Phillips
Nov 25, 2010
Ernest Franklin Phillips, age 70, went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2010. He was born October 25, 1940 in Fork Mountain, TN. Ernie's life cannot be boiled down to one job or even one passion. He was everything from a salesman and coal miner, to a contractor and developer, to a publisher and editor of papers such...
William R. Farmer
Nov 21, 2010
William Raymond "Bill" Farmer, age 64 of Oak Ridge passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 at the Methodist Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of Clinton Church of God. He was retired from the U. S. Army with 21+ years. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Frank Farmer. Survivors: Son: ..William...
David H. Sharp
Nov 18, 2010
Obituary information incomplete at this time. The family will receive friends from 10-1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 27, 2010,at South Clinton Baptist Church. Funeral Services will begin at 1:00P.M. Graveside will follow at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton.
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