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Randall Sexton

Randall Sexton

Jun 5, 2023

On June 5, 2023, Master Sergeant Randall S. Sexton (Tommy), 88, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away peacefully with his loving children by his side. Early that morning, the clouds lifted, and he was carried to heaven to rest eternally with his wife Carolene (Carol) of 67 years.

Tommy, the eldest of five children was born on...

Dwayne Overton

Dwayne Overton

Jun 4, 2023

Dwayne Overton age 51, of Oak Ridge passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 4, 2023.  Dwayne was born on February 7, 1972, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.  Throughout his life, he loved doing yard work and was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Monroe and Lois Bullard Overton,...

Ruby Louise Boles

Ruby Louise Boles

Jun 3, 2023

Ruby Louise Boles age 75, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, June 3, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 22, 1948, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Lewis and Mary Jones. Ruby was a member of Carpenter's Chapel. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Ruby loved spending time with her family...

Robert J Collier

Robert J Collier

Jun 1, 2023

Robert J. Collier, age 84 went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Robert was employed by K-25 for 28 years and Y-12 for Rust Engineering and Lockheed Martin as a supervisor, and at Medical Screening as office director before retiring. He also served in the United States Army 101st...

Annette Hensley

Annette Hensley

May 31, 2023

Annette Johnson Hensley, age 76, slipped into the arms of our Lord, May 31, 2023. Annette was born November 21, 1946, in Anderson County, Tennessee. She was a member of New Beverly Baptist Church in Knox County, Tennessee. She retired from the United States Postal Service in 2004. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Annette...

Beverly "Kay" Anderson

Beverly "Kay" Anderson

May 30, 2023

ANDERSON Beverly "Kay" Bowling, 76, of Clinton, passed away May 30, 2023, after a 20-year battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born March 7, 1947, to James D. Sr. and Katherine Smith Bowling of Clinton. She grew up active in 4-H projects, particularly sewing, which was a lifelong passion. She graduated from Norris High School in 1965 and worked...

Meghan Leigh Hammer

Meghan Leigh Hammer

May 28, 2023

Meghan Leigh Hammer was born on January 5,1992.  She went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2023.

Meghan was a loving daughter and mother; she was loved by everyone that knew her.

She is survived by her mother, Karen Quinn, and father John and (Sandy) Hammer; Step-dad Charles Long Sr.;  Mamaw and Papaw...

Dorothy Lee Carden

Dorothy Lee Carden

May 27, 2023

Dorothy Lee Carden passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 27, 2023.  She was 87 years old.

Dorothy was saved as a young girl and is now in heaven with her Savior.  She was a Sunday School teacher for over 40 years at Temple Baptist Church in Powell, TN.  She was...

Payton Issac Bridges

Payton Issac Bridges

May 25, 2023

Payton Issac Bridges was taken from his loving family on May 25, 2023. This most amazing young man came into our lives on Thanksgiving Day November 27, 2003. Payton proudly finished Coalfield High School, Class of 2022. Payton was kind and loyal to all, He enjoyed his music and playing video games. Payton enjoyed spending time with his friends...

Marlene Kay Bagwell Moore

Marlene Kay Bagwell Moore

May 24, 2023

Marlene Kay Bagwell Moore, age 80, of Clinton, TN passed away after battling Alzheimer's in Knoxville on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023. Marlene was born in Knoxville, TN, attended Fulton High School, and was a Majorette at the University of Tennessee before transferring to Tennessee Tech to join and eventually marry her high school sweetheart James "Jim" Moore. Marlene graduated...

Garnett "Gary" Kincaid, Jr.

Garnett "Gary" Kincaid, Jr.

May 20, 2023

Garnett Cross "Gary" Kincaid, Jr. passed away on May 20, 2023, in his hometown of Clinton, Tennessee, after a long illness. He was 70 years old. Gary graduated from Clinton High School in 1970 and attended Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN. He was a master carpenter who could build everything from a tiny bird feeder to a complete...

William W. York, Jr.

William W. York, Jr.

May 17, 2023

William W. York, Jr. age 52, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

He was a wonderful son, brother, and friend – taken far too soon.  "Billy" was an avid hunter; he loved dogs, horses and dirt track races.  He will be missed terribly.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Daisy and...

Lou Davis

Lou Davis

May 16, 2023

(Myrna) Lou Viles Davis, age 81 of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

She was born in Anderson County, TN, on May 23, 1941, to the late Charlie and Ester Turnbill Viles.  Also preceding her in death were her beloved son Teddy Davis, in-laws Ott and Daisy...

Destiny Rytel Jones

Destiny Rytel Jones

May 15, 2023

Destiny Rytel Jones, age 24, of Clinton, TN passed into the arms of heaven's angels on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Destiny graduated from Clinton High School in 2017, where she excelled in both academics and athletics.  After high school, she became a CNA and worked for NHC in Farragut where she made a difference in every life...

Mike Hammons

Mike Hammons

May 15, 2023

Carl "Mike" Hammons, age 69, of Clinton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 15, 2023. Mike was born in Highland Park, MI, on September 5, 1953. He worked as a designer at Y-12 and X-10 for 43 years. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. He had served as...

Billy E. Ayres

Billy E. Ayres

May 14, 2023

Billy E. Ayres 85 went to be with his Lord and Savior on 5/14/23. Billy was born on April 22, 1938, in Knoxville, TN to the late Rev. Harrison and Dora Ayres. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served the Knoxville City Police Department as an officer and a Dispatcher. He...

Brigitte Yarbrough

Brigitte Yarbrough

May 13, 2023

Brigitte Yarbrough of Clinton, age 57, passed away on May 13th after a courageous battle with cancer. She was at home and surrounded by her loved ones. Brigitte had a servant's heart in every aspect of her life and always put others above herself. She lived out the scripture, Phil 2:3-4: Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit,...

Wanda Eidson

Wanda Eidson

May 11, 2023

Wanda S. Eidson, age 75, of Heiskell passed away on Thursday, May 11,2023 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was born July 30, 1947, in Heiskell, TN to the late Fred and Rosa Bunch Easterday. Wanda was the founder and owner of B and B Garbage in Maryville for 25 years. She loved shopping, gardening, dancing, and playing...

Vernice Chandler

Vernice Chandler

May 10, 2023

Vernice Chandler, age 87, of Heiskell went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2023, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born January 4 th , 1936, in South Charleston, WV to the late Earl Haynes and Lillian Irene Thaxton Haynes. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

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William "Kyle" Thornton

William "Kyle" Thornton

May 10, 2023

William "Kyle" Thornton, age 33 of Heiskell passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, and now has a glorified body and is home at last. The first steps he took were straight into the arms of his Savior. Kyle loved deer hunting, dirt track racing (especially Anthony White and Brian Hook's team), and stripping copper wire, but above...

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