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Charles L. Johnson

Charles L. Johnson

Aug 13, 2010

Charles L. Johnson, Sr., "Cadillac", of Clinton, passed away August 13, 2010. He was born March 6, 1949. He was a member of Lake City Christian Fellowship Church and he loved his Lord. Lee truly enjoyed making others laugh and was known for his many jokes and will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Florence Mcfarland Cox

Florence Mcfarland Cox

Aug 11, 2010

Florence McFarland Cox, age 88 of Clinton passed away August 11, 2010 at Golden Ages Living Center in Clinton. Mrs. Cox was a life long resident of Anderson County. She was preceded in death by husband, Everett Cox; parents, John Marshal and Sephie Edmonds McFarland; brothers, Herbert & Boyd McFarland; sisters, Madge Howard, Ruth Graham, & Alma McGill. She is...

Willard A. Surber

Willard A. Surber

Aug 9, 2010

Surber, Jr., Willard A. -born October 15, 1945 passed away suddenly at his home in Kodak Monday, August 9 from complications of emphysema. Wilbur had grown up in Clinton, and in his younger adult years enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, and accounting. He enjoyed watching Tennessee Vols football, as well as the men's and ladies' basketball teams. He also enjoyed...

Eva T. Runge

Eva T. Runge

Aug 6, 2010

Eva Tallant Runge, age 88 of Clinton passed away August 6, 2010. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Karns, attended Riverview Baptist Church in Claxton. She was avid craft person and flower arranger. Member of Burchfield Garden Club since 1957, member of Lauretti Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi since 1957. She retired from ORNL after 15...

Danny L. Robbins

Danny L. Robbins

Aug 6, 2010

Danny L. Robbins, 73 of Clinton passed away Friday, August 6, 2010 at Briarcliff Healthcare Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on July 1, 1937. He retired from Y-12 as a machinist. Last employed by TVA & was also retired from the National Guard. He was a member of Antique Automobile Club of America Clinton Region and Smokey Mtn....

Edna Christine Smyth

Edna Christine Smyth

Aug 5, 2010

Edna Christine Loving Smyth, known to many as Granny Smyth, dedicated Christian mother, grandmother, sister, and friend went to be with her Savior on August 5, 2010. It is the request of the family that you celebrate with us the life of this dedicated Christian woman and the inspiration she was to so many. She would not want for you...

Janet Mae Turner

Janet Mae Turner

Aug 3, 2010

Janet Mae Turner, age 56, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Janet was a life long resident of Clinton, a 1972 high school graduate of Clinton High School and a member of North Clinton Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by father, J.E. "Red" Turner; step-father, Dyle Hatmaker, Sr.; brother, Jerry Edward...

Joseph Edmund Mann

Joseph Edmund Mann

Aug 3, 2010

Joseph Edmund Mann -86 of Clinton passed peacefully into heaven on August 3, 2010 while surrounded by the love of his family. He was born October 30, 1923 in Lumber City, Georgia, the youngest son of Dr. Frank R. Mann Sr. and Zilla Elder Mann. He graduated in 1943 from Georgia Tech at age 19 with a degree in Mechanical...

Kathy Cross Schmittling

Kathy Cross Schmittling

Jul 30, 2010

Kathy Cross Schmittling went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. She retired from H&R Block in 2006 following 32 years of employment. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, loved to sing for the Lord and recorded several CDs. Kathy, along with her singing partner Dale, visited...

James E. Mcmahan

James E. Mcmahan

Jul 28, 2010

James E. "Ted" McMahan of Heiskell, Tennessee went to be with our Saviour on July 28, 2010. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kelse & Loraine McMahan; sisters, Ruth Sult & Opal Sanders; brother, Clarence McMahan. Survivors: Children: ....Johnny McMahan, Ralph McMahan & wife Tesha, Harvey McMahan, Michael McMahan & wife Teresa,...

Mayford Watson

Mayford Watson

Jul 25, 2010

Mayford Watson, age 84 passed away July 25, 2010 at Oak Ridge Health Care Center. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents, John Everett and Mattie Marie Watson; brother, Eual Watson; grandchildren, Britt and Jordan Watson; son in-law, Dewey Grundy. Survivors: Wife: ......Betty Watson Daughters:... Debbie Taylor and husband Eddie of Clinton...

Velma Jo Carter

Velma Jo Carter

Jul 25, 2010

Velma Jo Carter, age 77 of Clinton, passed away July 25, 2010 at ParkWest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rueben Claude and Bedie Mary Cooper; daughter, Linda Patricia Carter Justice and infant, baby Carter. Survivors: Husband... Bobby Carter Son..... Robert Lenord Carter Son In-law... Terry Lynn Justice and wife Lynn Grandchildren. Shantina Poutre,...

Fred Gray Childress

Fred Gray Childress

Jul 24, 2010

CHILDRESS, FRED GRAY JR - age 58 "made it to the promised land" in Glacier, Montana on Saturday, July 24, 2010. Viewing and visitation will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, July 31 at Norris United Methodist Church, 62 Ridgeway Rd, Norris TN, with a service commemorating his life at 2:00 PM and a reception following. Fred was born...

Henry Clay King

Henry Clay King

Jul 23, 2010

Henry Clay King, age 92, of Clinton passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, July 23, surrounded by his devoted wife and family. He was born in Byhalia, Mississippi on December 18, 1917. Henry entered the United States Army in 1936 and spent two years in Panama. He re-enlisted in 1944, serving his country in Europe until 1946. Henry...

William Franklin Bumgardner

William Franklin Bumgardner

Jul 23, 2010

William Franklin "Butch" Bumgardner, age 55 of Clinton passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 at his residence. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed his church and his hobby was fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Bumgardner. Survivors: Wife: ......Dixie Jean May Bumgardner of Clinton Mother: .....Hazel Bumgardner of Clinton Sister: .....Lanie...

Juanita Lawson

Juanita Lawson

Jul 20, 2010

Juanita Lawson, age 68 of Briceville, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Juanita was born in Anderson County, Tennessee on April 4, 1942 to the late Albert and Redith Poore Wilson. She was a member of the Laurel Branch Baptist Church for many years. Juanita enjoyed fishing, working in her flower...

Harley Alonzo Loy

Harley Alonzo Loy

Jul 20, 2010

Harley Loy died July 20, 2010 at Saint Mary's Hospital in LaFollette, Tennessee after a short illness. He was 88 years old. Harley was born Feb. 12, 1922, the 4th of 7 children, in a log cabin in Union County, Tennessee, the son of Bishop Loy and Bessie Cooper Loy. He gave his life to Christ at an early age...

Vickie Denise Singleton

Vickie Denise Singleton

Jul 19, 2010

Vickie Denise Singleton, also known as "Miss Vickie" to everyone who knew her, was born on February 27, 1956. She was born again on January 18, 1988, and stayed the course for Jesus, until He called her away on July 19, 2010; she was a faithful member of Carroll Hollow Baptist Church, where the Lord used her with the children,...

Eugene Rod Harris

Eugene Rod Harris

Jul 18, 2010

Eugene Rod Harris, age 48 of Oak Ridge passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. R. & Juanita Harris and brothers, Charles & Bobby Washington. Survivors: Wife:....Patty Harris of Talbott, Tn. Children: ...Patrick Harris, Nicole Evans & Matthew Evans of Talbott, TN. Brothers: ...Bill Pruitt & wife Shirley...

John M. Graham

John M. Graham

Jul 17, 2010

John M.Graham, age 87, passed away July 17, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center-North in Powell. Mr.Graham was preceded in death by parents, Ples and Maude Weaver Graham; seven brothers and two sisters. Survivors: Wife..... Lois Graham Daughter..Sandra McCroskey and husband David Grandchildren.Chelsea Brooke and Jacob Graham Jones Brother...Edgar Graham Special Nephew.Fred Graham The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July...

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