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Peggy Breeden
Dec 11, 2024
Peggy Dianne Breeden, born January 4, 1948, went to be with God on December 11, 2024, at the age of 76. Peggy lived in Green Valley, Arizona, and was formerly of Knoxville and Kingston, Tennessee. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Edgar (Jerry) Breeden and Marjorie Kathleen...
Phillip Taylor
Dec 11, 2024
Phillip Eldon Taylor passed away peacefully at his home in Claxton, TN on December 11,2024. He was born in Anderson County, TN on April 4, 1950, at the family home in the Sinking Springs Community. Phillip graduated from Clinton High School in 1968. He served his country in the Army Infantry in the Vietnam War, September 5, 1969-September 3,...
Robert "Bobby" Hooks
Dec 9, 2024
Robert "Bobby" Dean Hooks, age 80, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 9, 2024 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Margaret Hooks; brothers, Edward and Joe Hooks.
He is survived by brother, Delbert & wife Betty Hooks; his four children, Tommy, Tanya, Kenneth, and Jamie...
Anthony Papa
Dec 8, 2024
The family of Anthony Papa, Clinton, TN, is saddened to announce his passing on December 8, 2024. Anthony Papa was born in Staten Island, NY, on December 14, 1944. Anthony served in the United States Navy, Bosum Mate, 3rd Class Petty Officer. Anthony had an extensive career in law enforcement with the NYPD and in the private sector. Anthony...
Kenneth John Helle
Dec 7, 2024
Kenneth John Helle, age 90, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2024, at home with his children. Ken was of the Lutheran Faith. He embellished life, loved his family, the outdoors, and enjoyed sports (football, basketball, baseball, softball, golf), especially, those at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and the University of Washington. He also enjoyed...
Carol W Jones
Dec 7, 2024
Carol W Jones, 81, of Farragut, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 surrounded by family. Prior to moving to Farragut in 2023, Carol and her husband, Jack G Jones, made Clinton, TN their home for 47 years where they raised their children. She was a member of First Baptist Church – Clinton, where she was an...
Maxine Holaday Riggs Long
Dec 5, 2024
Maxine Holaday Riggs Long, age 94, of Norris, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born to the late Harry and Hazel Holaday on June 1, 1930, in New Orleans, LA. Maxine was a member of Byrams Fork Baptist Church. Throughout her life, she had a passion for gardening, reading, and...
Peggy Yarber Cosey
Dec 4, 2024
Heaven gained another angel. Peggy Yarber Cosey went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was a dearly loved and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, partner, and friend to everyone who knew her. She enjoyed being around people and had a great sense of humor. She was known for her heart of gold, and everybody loved her....
Earl Sherwood
Dec 3, 2024
Earl Edward Sherwood, 93, passed away on December 3, 2024, at his long time home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Sept. 14, 1931 to Ed and June Sherwood, who predeceased him. As a young man, his family and their business would be displaced due to the Manhattan Project and the governments need for the land...
Patricia Ann Jeffers Pryse
Dec 2, 2024
Patricia Ann Jeffers Pryse, age 70, of Clinton, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 2, 2024. She was born September 8, 1954, in New River, Tennessee, to the late James Claude and Ellen Ruth Jeffers.
Pat worked as a waitress at Raccoon Valley Truck Stop for 38 years and in housekeeping at St. Mary's/Tennova...
Terry Lynn Justice
Nov 30, 2024
Terry Lynn Justice of Andersonville passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at ParkWest Hospital on 11.30.2024. Terry is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lynn (Phillips) Justice; bonus son Robbie Steen of Andersonville, bonus son Dillon Steen (Paige) of Chattanooga; brother Kenneth Justice of Oliver Springs, sister Tencia (Debbie) Justice of Oliver Springs; grandchildren Emily Justice Dixon...
Susie Barbee
Nov 29, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family announces that Susie Barbee, age 82, of Andersonville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family. Susie was deeply devoted to her faith and her family. Susie grew up in Harold, Kentucky, the daughter of Ernest Akers and Elizabeth Akers...
Joseph Goins
Nov 23, 2024
Joseph Charles Goins, US Army Veteran, age 93, of Oak Ridge, TN passed away on November 23, 2024. Joseph was born on February 20th, 1931, to the late Gertie Pratt and Rosco Goins. He was preceded in death by his brother Biff and his sister Velma.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Donna...
Anna Rucker
Nov 19, 2024
Anna Mae Rucker (Goose), age 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 22, 1939, in Anderson County, TN to the late Charles and Odessa Robbins Miles. Anna was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church for many years. She enjoyed watching westerns, especially Gun Smoke. Her true love was her family,...
Terry Phillips-Rouse
Nov 18, 2024
Terry Johnson Phillips-Rouse, age 55, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, November 18, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1969, in Indiana to the late Betty Sue Johnson. She is also preceded in death by grandparents JB & Viola Johnson; aunt Annette Johnson Hensley; brother Denny Lynn Arnold, and partner Jamie Wright.
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Ray Davis
Nov 16, 2024
(Lawrence) Ray Davis passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, and was reunited with his beloved "Myrna Lou" to continue their life together. Ray was born on August 13, 1932, in Heiskell, TN.
Dad was a man of many talents and could do absolutely anything. His first "career" was making and running moonshine with his uncle. Being...
Ralph L. Mcfarland
Nov 15, 2024
Ralph Lamire McFarland, age 88 of Clinton, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 4, 1935, in Anderson County, son of late John Marshall McFarland and Sephie Leon (Edmonds) McFarland. Ralph lived a life of service to his family, church and community. He served as deacon, usher, and greeter at...
Sandra Irwin
Nov 13, 2024
Sandra "Sandy" Gail Parolari Irwin, age 69 of Clinton, passed away on November 13, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born in Gary, Indiana, to the late Pug and Neva Parolari.
Sandy lived her life with unwavering devotion to her family. She is survived by her loving husband...
Rose Kelley
Nov 12, 2024
Rosella Kelley, age 78, of Knoxville, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She was born in Clinton, TN on April 11, 1946, to the late Ondes and Dorothy Adkins Crowley. In addition to her parents, Rose is preceded in death by, son Jeff Kelley; sisters Otella Russell and Theresa Flatford; brothers W.F., Jack and Terry...
Johnny "John" Kelly
Nov 11, 2024
Johnny "John" Kelly, age 68, of Clinton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2024. John was born September 29, 1956, in Anderson County, TN to the late Earl and Minnie Kelly. He retired as supervisor at Riley Foods, formerly JFG, in Knoxville after 40 years of service. An avid outdoorsman, much of his time was spent enjoying "God's...
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