Obituaries

Oct 17, 2022

Lyndsey Ann Steadman Denton, age 76, was born on December 27, 1945.  She reached her coronation day and heavenly home on October 17, 2022, while in the palliative care unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.  She was a 1967 vocal performance graduate of Carson Newman University.  She taught voice briefly in the University of Tennessee Music Department...

Oct 15, 2022

Ada Ann Misek Healey, 78, of Clinton, TN passed away on Saturday October 15th in Fort Myers, FL. Ada Ann was known by the ones around her as a loving, kind, and charitable person. She loved both of her church families at First Baptist Church Clinton, TN and Sanibel Community Church, Sanibel, FL. Some of her favorite past times,...

Oct 12, 2022

Roger Sierra age 40, of Knoxville passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at his residence.  Roger was born September 11, 1982 in Hackensack, New Jersey.  He was preceded in death by his father, Julio Sierra.

He is survived by his mother, Merlano Sierra and sister, Vanessa Areas.

The family will have a graveside service...

Oct 12, 2022

Timothy Bryan Cox, age 56, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Tim was saved at a young age and was a lifelong member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Anderson County High School class of 1984. Tim worked for Shields Electronics, sold real estate, and managed Granny's Attic for years. He...

Oct 12, 2022

Teresa Robbins Lambdin, 56, of Andersonville, Tennessee went home to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Teresa was of the Baptist faith and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Teresa was born on February 6, 1966, to Roma and James Disney in Knoxville, Tennessee. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1984....

Oct 12, 2022

Ilene Perry Wry Cash lived 96 glorious years filled with love, family, and friends.  On October 12, 2022, she peacefully left us to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, colleague, Sunday School teacher, choir member, and scout leader, she generously served others with a sparkle in her hazel eyes and a...

Oct 11, 2022

Dale Allen Byrd, age 72, went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2022. He fought hard for four days following a massive heart attack, with many prayers from family and friends. He was born September 15, 1950 in Harriman, TN. He graduated from Clinton High School and had vocational training to be and Architectural Draftsman. He began...

Oct 11, 2022

Helen Anne Rainey Rosenbalm "Miss Helen" 74 of Claxton closed the chapter on her life here and started a new one in Heaven, after a long, hard, and brave battle with illness. Miss Helen was an avid reader, who encouraged everyone to read and be carried off to unknown places. Miss Helen worked at Claxton Elementary School for many...

Oct 9, 2022

Floyd Micheal Grisham, age 51, of Clinton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 9th, 2022.

He was a union boilermaker for over 20 years, traveling the country for his work. In his spare time, he was a jack of all trades, but in the most selfless way. His favorite hobbies included hunting, fishing, and tinkering with everyone's...

Oct 9, 2022

John R. Bice, age 61 of Campbell County passed away on October 9, 2022.

He is preceded in death by Jenny Hembree and Bobby Bice.

He is survived by his children:

Ashley Carrera and Christopher Bice and 2 grandchildren.

His sisters:

Amy Reagan, Angie Smith, and Becky Hutchins

Oct 7, 2022

Raymond Tyler Gilliam, age 37 passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, as a result of an automobile accident.  Tyler beloved son of Alice Gilliam and the late Robert Glenn Gilliam was born on September 26, 1985.  In addition to his father, Tyler is preceded in death by his grandparents Raymond and Lillian Adkins and Bill and Shelby Gilliam. ...

Oct 5, 2022

James "Freddy" Helton James was born in 1938 in Fountain City area of Knoxville, TN. He passed away on Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022, in Knoxville, TN as the result of a short illness. His career as a heavy equipment operator started at an early age and he enjoyed his time working for Caterpillar Tractor Proving grounds in Peoria Il. After...

Oct 2, 2022

Steven "Steve" Reese Breeden of Claxton, TN passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, at the age of 65.  He was born to James Franklin Breeden Jr. and Doris Ann Brock Breeden on February 17th, 1957.

Steve was a graduate of Clinton High School class of 1975. He then went on...

Oct 2, 2022

Kent DeWayne Carter was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Clarence and Mary Carter.  He was a graduate of Clinton High School in Clinton, TN.  Kent joined the United States Army in 2000 and served as a Military Police Officer. During his tenure, he served on a protective detail at the Pentagon immediately following 9/11 and served two combat...

Oct 2, 2022

Betty Lynn, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was born in Oconee County, SC to the late Luther and Flora Skelton Volrath. Betty was a lifelong member of Valley View United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by, husband, William Lynn; son-in-law, Amon Murphy,...

Oct 2, 2022

Verna Partin Day, age 90 of Andersonville went home to be with her heavenly father at her residence on Sunday, October 2, 2022.  Verna was a licensed minister of Gospel Light Church of God and worked in many churches since she gave her heart to the Lord on Liberty Street in Cincinnati, OH in 1955. She was a Sunday...

Oct 2, 2022

Rose Mary Martin Weaver 74 of Lenoir City went home to be with her Heavenly

Father at Fort Loudon Medical Center on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Rosemary was a Graduate of Lake City High School and attended Lincoln Memorial University.

She was a Member of Moran Baptist Church where she played the piano and Sunday...

Oct 1, 2022

John Bailey, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the Select Specialty Hospital. He was born in Oliver Springs, TN to the late Alfred and Jessie Williamson Bailey. John was a long-time member of the Bethel Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and Treasurer for many years. He was a kind, generous, soft...

Oct 1, 2022

Ronald L. Hooks age 76, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2022, at his home.  He was born on September 20, 1946.

Ronnie was a member of Second Baptist Church of Clinton. He retired from the Department of Energy in Oak Ridge.

Ronnie is preceded in death by father and mother Elmer...

Sep 29, 2022

Daniel Joseph Belcher, 49, of Clinton, TN was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home on September 29, 2022. He was born July 21, 1973 to Clarence William (Bill) and Patricia Belcher in Sterling Heights, Michigan.  He leaves behind his loving wife of 22 years, his 2 daughters who he adored and his beloved service dog. Daniel never met a...