Obituaries

Sep 15, 2023

Delbert Lynn Cox was born November 28, 1953, in Knoxville, TN.  He passed from this life to his heavenly home on September 15, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Paul and Kathryn Cox, his brother Greg Cox, and son Dewayne Webster.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda;...

Sep 14, 2023

Alma Jane Ivey, of Clinton went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 6, 1930, to Geneva and Louie Pounders of Clinton.

Alma dearly loved her husband Luther (Sug). She enjoyed bowling, knitting toboggans for children with cancer and potholders,...

Sep 13, 2023

William "Bill" Zacchi, 96, of Clinton, passed away at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville on September 13, 2023.

He was born on February 11, 1927 to the late Assuero and Sarah (Wright) Zacchi in the coal mining town of Highsplint in Harlan County, Kentucky.

He attended Evarts High School, where he played as a tight...

Sep 11, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Kevin Dwayne Helton on September the 11th 2023 at UT medical center, Kevin passed peacefully surrounded by his family. All that knew him, knew he was full of life, he played hard, he loved hard, and he lived hard. He is survived by his mother Georgia Brown Ogle, his sister Heather...

Sep 9, 2023

Lou Allen Cox Bowling, a cherished matriarch of her family, passed away on September 9, 2023, in Farragut, TN, at the age of 96. She was born on February 22, 1927, to Hiley and Raymond Cox in Clinton, TN.

At the age of 16, Lou's life took a beautiful turn when she met and married the love...

Sep 8, 2023

Derita Miller Steele passed on to her eternal home on September 8, 2023, at 86 years old.  She was born on March 26, 1937, in Glen Alice, Tennessee to the late Vernie and Naoma Miller, the youngest of 3 sisters. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Steele; oldest sister, Patty Carter; son-in-law,...

Sep 7, 2023

Travis Gregory Garner, 46, of Clinton, TN, went to his heavenly home on September 7, 2023.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory: parents, Stanley and Jo-Isuk Garner; loving son who he adored, Riley Garner; wife, Theresa Garner; brother, Daniel (Tina) and niece, Chloe Garner; as well as several uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Travis is...

Sep 5, 2023

Charles "Louie" Webber, age 72, of Clinton, died on September 5, 2023.

He was born on June 12, 1951 to Paul and Ruth Webber in Clinton, TN. He graduated from Clinton High School and later earned his bachelor's degree. Louie worked as a Computer Programmer for many years.

After 17 years of being together, he...

Sep 3, 2023

Betty Carolyn Ambrose, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at her home in Clinton, TN.

Betty lived her life simply; she was a loving mom, sister, grandmother, and friend.  She thought of others before herself.  She loved old Westerns, especially John Wayne (McClintock, 1963), and musicals like Grease (John Travolta/Olivia Newton-John) and Dirty...

Aug 26, 2023

Michael Lynn Shrader age 72, of Clinton, passed away suddenly, early Saturday morning, August 26, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center.  Michael was the owner and operator of Real Dry Cleaners in Clinton.  The business was started by his parents in the mid-1960s. Michael was preceded in death by parents, Glenn "Shorty" and Jewell Shrader; sister, Patsy Shrader; brother, David...

Aug 24, 2023

David A. Walls, age 75 of Claxton went home with God on August 24 2023. He was a decorated combat Army veteran. He was in Cu Chi Vietnam from 1967-1968, a member of the Army Security Agency, the 25th Infantry Company, and the 372nd RR Company. He was in Chitose, Japan in 1968-1970. Semper Vigeles, "the Price of Liberty...

Aug 23, 2023

Regina Kathryn Cox was born on March 21, 1929, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and died peacefully at her home in South Clinton on August 23, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Rev. Paul Cox; parents John and Grace Duncum; son Gregory; grandson Dewayne Webster, and sisters Faye King, Juanita Ferraro, and Ann...

Aug 23, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" W. Traverse, 84, of Clinton, Tennessee, formerly of Avon Park, Florida, passed away on August 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jerry is survived by his sister, Bonnie Houpe and Peggy McLeod; his children, Pia Traverse Cassella, Steven J.Traverse, Michele Traverse Alaniz and David W. Traverse and his wife Gerrilynn Traverse; his grandchildren, Dylan Traverse, Jason Wright,...

Aug 23, 2023

Kim Burton Scattergood , age 65, of Clinton, passed away on August 25, 2023, at 3:34 am at Vanderbilt Medical Center surrounded by her family. Kim's passing was due to complications after having a liver transplant.

She was a 1976 graduate of Clinton High School and worked for the Anderson County school system for 29+...

Aug 23, 2023

Tom Earl Bumgardner was born on February 4, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan.  He died unexpectedly at home on August 23, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Allen Bumgardner, Sr. and his life partner, Roseann Brown.

Tom is survived by his mother, Celia Faye Owens Bumgardner of Clinton, TN; brothers, Howard Tuggle...

Aug 22, 2023

Ronald (Ron) Aubrey Roskelly II , of Clinton, Tennessee died on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He was 68.

Ron is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cinda Roskelly, mother Ruby Roskelly, and brother Ricky Roskelly as well as many other family members.

He is survived by his father, Ronald Audrey Roskelly Sr.,...

Aug 22, 2023

Lisa Alice Hammer age 66 of Norris passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at her home. Lisa was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Ben and Glee Hammer on February 2, 1957. She graduated from Oak Ridge High School and went on to receive a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix. She spent most of her...

Aug 21, 2023

Hazel L. Law, age 82, of Oak Ridge passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at NHC Healthcare of Oak Ridge.  Hazel was born October 13, 1940, in Maryville, Tennessee to the late Robert and Lucille Rackard.  Throughout her life, she loved helping and taking care of others, cleaning, and spending time with her family and friends. In addition...

Aug 21, 2023

Margaret Jean Price, age 85, of Powell, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at her residence.  She was born on March 23, 1938, in Caryville, Tennessee to the late Ditmus "Dit" Thomas and Laura Parker.  She worked in the cafeteria at Claxton Elementary School for 20-plus years and loved cooking cakes for her friends. Margaret was a member...

Aug 20, 2023

Larry Joe White age 81 passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, loved to hunt and fish and just being outdoors, he enjoyed spending time with his buddies and especially loved his grandsons.

Larry is preceded in death by parents; James Henson White and Dixie Irene Wampler,...