Obituaries

Nov 13, 2023

Sharon Lee Riley, age 77 passed away on Monday, November 13 with her loving husband by her side in their home in Clinton TN.  She was preceded in death by her parents Dean Stephenson, Harriet and Jack Weakland and daughter Jennifer Riley.  Sharon is survived by: (Husband) Jerry, (Children) Jonathan, Joseph, Jeremy, and Jaclyn, (Grandchildren) Emma, Daniel, Kendal, Margo,...

Nov 8, 2023

Robin Angeline Holt passed away peacefully at UT Medical Center on November 8, 2023, at the age of 57.

Robin was always very outgoing; she worked for the Powell Post Office for over 20 years where she loved delivering the mail because she was able to meet and talk to new people.

In...

Nov 6, 2023

Carolyn was born August 18, 1944, in Anderson County, Tennessee to Burley and Dossie Nelson.  She professed faith in Christ as a young girl and joined Farmers Grove Baptist Church where she remained an active member her entire life.  She married her soulmate on November 3, 1962.  She loved organizing family reunions and delighted in being the family historian.  ...

Nov 6, 2023

Jimmy A Holder, 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 6th, 2023. He was born August 27th, 1949, in Oakdale, TN, the son of William and Birdie Hawn Holder. Jimmy graduated from Central High School in Wartburg, TN. Following graduation, he served in the US Army and was a Vietnam and disabled Veteran. Jimmy is...

Nov 4, 2023

In loving memory of Junior Lee Phillips, born on June 15, 1954.

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and gardener of life. Junior Lee Phillips, a man whose hands were as skilled in nurturing the earth as they were in nurturing his family, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, November 4, 2023....

Nov 3, 2023

Blanca 'Eva' York Goans, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 3, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Fidencio and Conception (Diaz) Parraz, Sr.; brother, Fidencio Parraz, Jr.; sister, Elida Parraz;, Stepdaughter, Veronica Goans; and granddaughter, Lily Goans.

Blanca is survived by her husband, Wendell Goans; daughter, Elisa Wilson (Tommy) grandchildren,  ...

Nov 2, 2023

Patricia Margaret (Mantooth) Risden , age 70, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 44 years Willis Risden, of Clinton, TN. She is also survived by her children Tracey Brush of Waterford, MI, Allen Horne (Michelle) of Highland,...

Nov 2, 2023

Caroline S Baker, 75, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on November 2, 2023.

Carol was born on November 12, 1947 to Roscoe and Viola May. She worked at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge, TN for 37 years. She was the manager of the Discovery Shop at the museum. She also worked for...

Oct 29, 2023

With great sadness, we announce the death of our beloved brother, son, fiancé and friend Taylor William Hinkel, aged 22, on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Taylor was born on June 21, 2001, in Knoxville, TN. Throughout his life, he was inquisitive and adventurous. As a child, he would spend hours launching rockets, and building model Lego sets....

Oct 29, 2023

Eddie Mitchell passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, he was born August 13, 1965, to parents Frances and Tommy Mitchell.

Eddie was loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by Mother Frances Nolan Mitchell, grandparents Fitchue (Pete) Mitchell and Rachel Adkins Mitchell, Luke, and Ruthie...

Oct 28, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" Epperson Fraker departed this life on October 28, 2023 to be united to her Heavenly Father.

Becky was loved by all who knew her, and to know her is to love her. Her gentle spirit and love for people captivated every heart she encountered. Her jovial demeanor and laughter lit up every room she entered....

Oct 27, 2023

Ms. Jean Perkins passed away suddenly on Friday, October 27, 2023, at American House in Halls, TN.  She was 88.

Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Pat; daughter, Donna Thomas from Oneida, TN, Rhonda Thompson of Huntsville, TN; son, Harrold Phillips of Williamsburg, KY; and parents, Jessie and Thelma Patterson from Amherst, OH.

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Oct 27, 2023

Loretta Gail Foust, Age 71 passed away peacefully at her home in Clinton, TN on Friday, October 27, 2023, after a valiant 8-year battle with cancer.

Loretta is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Mary York; her grandson, Noah Kody Casey; and her sister, Connie March.

She is survived by, son, Jeffery York...

Oct 25, 2023

Carolyn Sue Merritt Goins of Andersonville passed away peacefully with her loving girls by her side on October 25, 2023. She was of Baptist faith and trusted in Jesus as her Lord and Savior. She was a loving mother, grandmother and devoted caregiver to her mother, grandmother and sister, often at the same time.

Carolyn was an...

Oct 23, 2023

Col. Joe Martin Meredith, 93, passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2023.  He was born January 25, 1930, the son of Isam and Mary Nelson Meredith.

Joe graduated from Clinton High School, class of 1948, where he was also a member of the football team. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army during the...

Oct 23, 2023

Delmer "D.C." Taylor, Jr., 84, of Clinton, TN, passed away on October 23, 2023.

D.C. was born November 11, 1938 in Gastonia, NC and grew up in South Knoxville. He graduated from Young High School in 1957 and served in the United States Air Force.

D.C. was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Johnson...

Oct 23, 2023

Kathryn "Faye" West went to be with Jesus on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 3:10 p.m. at Norris Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Andersonville, TN.

Faye was, first and foremost, a Christian, she attended Claxton Church of God, where she was a valued and cherished member.  She was also a member of the Eastern Star.  Faye was...

Oct 20, 2023

Bernice Eileen Loy (Bice) age 94 of Oak Ridge, TN passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Courtyards Assisted Living in Knoxville, TN.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Cleaveland Loy.  Bernice was born on October 10, 1929, to the late Carl Russell Sr and Georgia Mae Bice in Copper Hill, TN.  She...

Oct 19, 2023

Joann Nelson, age 87, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville. She was born on April 13, 1936, to the late Lige and Eathel Cantrell Sharp in Lake City, TN. Joann was of the Baptist Faith.  She enjoyed cooking, her flowers and visiting the mountain. Joann's love was her family, especially her grandchildren. She...

Oct 13, 2023

Phyllis Irene (Maiden) Littrell went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 13, 2023 at the age of 78.

She was born on June 7, 1945 in Pruden KY.  Phyllis graduated from Bell County High School in Pineville, KY in 1964.

She married the late John Kyle Littrell on June 4, 1966...