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Janice Kidwell

Janice Kidwell

Jun 21, 2024

Janice Kidwell, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 23, 1939, in Jamestown, TN to the late William C Burks and Floella Hammond. Janice enjoyed attending church when she was able. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and...

Elizabeth Webber

Elizabeth Webber

Jun 18, 2024

Elizabeth Ann, (Liz/Sarge) Webber, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ of Nazareth on June 18, 2024.

She was a faithful Christian woman since she gave her life to Jesus as a child.

Liz was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved her family very much, and her many friends were...

Samuel Alonzo Thompson

Samuel Alonzo Thompson

Jun 17, 2024

Samuel Alonzo Thompson, age 84, of Knoxville passed away at his home on Monday, June 17, 2024. He was born in Sweetwater, TN on November 18, 1939, to the late Galon and Nannie Furguson Thompson. Samuel was a Veteran having served in the United States Army, he later retired from K-25 after 38 years as Chief of Security. Samuel...

Jeremy Ledford

Jeremy Ledford

Jun 16, 2024

Jeremy Ledford, 44, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Jeremy was born February 29, 1980, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and graduated from Clinton High School in 1998. He was a veteran of the United States Marines and was saved on June 6, 2004, while in boot camp. Throughout his life, he loved skateboarding and creating/listening to music....

Diana Anthony

Diana Anthony

Jun 15, 2024

Diana Marie Anthony, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024. The family would like to thank the staff at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Neuro ICU for all their excellent care given.

Diana is preceded in death by parents Kyle and Hazel Coward, and husband Richard Anthony. She leaves...

Jackie R. Rains

Jackie R. Rains

Jun 8, 2024

Jackie Ray Rains, also known as Jack, of the Clinton and Halls communities, departed this life on June 8, 2024. He was born July 7, 1936, to Virgil Sr. and Maude Rains of Clinton. Jack served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a helicopter mechanic and in the National Guard until his retirement as...

Spencer Booker

Spencer Booker

Jun 6, 2024

Spencer Lee Booker, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Oak Ridge on June 6th.  He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and loved the Lord.

He is preceded in death by parents Corbit Lee and Minnie Beatrice Booker, son Randy Corbit Booker, sister Juanita Booker Atkins Tenpenny, brothers Paul, MT, and...

Joyce Bunch

Joyce Bunch

Jun 6, 2024

Joyce Bunch, age 84, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2024 in the early morning at NHC in Oak Ridge.

She loved Jesus, and was a faithful Christian all her life. She also was a member of Green Way Baptist Church in Clinton in her younger years, before her health prevented her from attending....

Mary Pless

Mary Pless

Jun 6, 2024

Mary Ruth Pless, age 96, of Norris, TN passed away from her earthly home to her new heavenly home on Thursday, June 6th, 2024. She loved living in Norris for more than 60 years. She was recently recognized for her many years of support to Norris and was honored with a key to the city. Mary Ruth was a...

Kathleen S. Maples

Kathleen S. Maples

Jun 6, 2024

Kathleen S. Maples, age 96, of Heiskell, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, June 6, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was born April 20, 1928, in Andersonville, Tennessee, to the late Horace and Rosa Stooksbury.  She loved quilting, sewing, traveling, Tennessee Football, Basketball, and the Lady Vols. She retired from Palm Beach Mill Outlet as a...

Bondy Stocks

Bondy Stocks

Jun 5, 2024

Bondy Stocks, of Lake City, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was born June 19, 1952, in Lake City, Tennessee, to the late Louis and Edith Phillips.  Bondy retired from Norris Health and Rehab as an LPN.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her...

Foster Granville Halcomb

Foster Granville Halcomb

Jun 5, 2024

Foster Granville Halcomb passed away on June 5th, 2024, at the age of 33 years old, as the result of a fire at his residence in Clinton, Tennessee.  Foster was born on June 21st, 1990, to Jane Cate Halcomb and Mark Andrew Halcomb in Norcross, Georgia. Foster graduated from Clinton High School in 2009 and completed USAF Basic Training...

Winifred "Winki" Watkins

Winifred "Winki" Watkins

Jun 4, 2024

Winifred "Winki" Louise Watkins, age 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She born August 28, 1928, in Bahama, North Carolina as Winifred Mangum. Her parents were Jennis M. Mangum and Alma L. Hall. She moved at an early age to the outskirts of Durham NC. Winifred received the nickname "Winki" at a very early age. She...

William Pace

William Pace

Jun 3, 2024

William (Bill) Eugene Pace, age 70, of Clinton, formerly of Bartlett, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 3, 2024. He grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and graduated from Treadwell High School.  He then attended the University of Tennessee graduating with a degree in Architecture.  While attending UT, he met his wife, Joanna Ward Pace.  After graduation, they moved...

Linda A. Brown

Linda A. Brown

Jun 1, 2024

Linda A. Brown, 79, of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center. Linda, a steel magnolia, was born July 30, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Robert and Mary Ayers. She was known as mother, granny, and friend, but her favorite title was "LB," a nickname her great-grandchildren gave her.  She loved working...

Harlan Ray Nolan

Harlan Ray Nolan

May 30, 2024

Harlan Ray Nolan, born August 17, 1944, left this earth to be reunited with his beautiful wife, Connie, and the Lord on May 30, 2024.  Harlan was a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.   He served as Maintenance Supervisor for many years with the James H. Moore realty company in Oak Ridge, one of the first companies to assist with...

Mary Dunaway

Mary Dunaway

May 30, 2024

Mary Dunaway – September 12, 1939 – May 30, 2024

Our beloved Mimi has left us. We are devastated and heartbroken, but thankful for the 84 years that we had her. Her never-ending positivity, kindness and joyful spirit uplifted everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.  She was the definition of unconditional love and was one...

Charles Franklin Voyles

Charles Franklin Voyles

May 30, 2024

Charles Franklin Voyles of Rocky Top, TN, passed away 5/30/2024 Thursday morning at Park West Medical Center, with his wife at his side. Born February 10, 1945, Hardin County, KY. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam era. Employment included working as a Security Guard at Lakeshore Mental Health Institute for 18 years and Trane Air Conditioning Co....

Joan Lay

Joan Lay

May 28, 2024

Joan Lay, age 88, of Clinton, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lay, Sr; daughter, Stephanie Lyle; parents, Frank and Hanna Harvey; several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her son, Fred Lay & wife Denise; grandson, Andrew Lay; brother-in-law, Bob Lyle;...

Timothy "Tim" Hill, Sr.

Timothy "Tim" Hill, Sr.

May 27, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Hill, Sr., age 75, of Lenoir City, formerly of Clinton, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024. Tim was born March 4, 1949, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to the late Ray and Virginia Hill. Tim retired from Y-12 as a machinist after 44 years of service. Tim was devoted to his family, especially his grandson, Matthew Ramsey, whom...

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