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Lori Lawson Jones

Lori Lawson Jones

Aug 11, 2022

Lori Lawson Jones, age 41, passed away on August 11, 2022, at Emory University Hospital after a courageous battle with MDS. She was a graduate of Powell High School class of 1999; she got her associate degree at Roane State Community College. Lori was a Nuclear Medical Tech. Lori enjoyed all things outdoors, hiking, fishing and camping with her...

Betty Jane Lollar

Betty Jane Lollar

Aug 10, 2022

Betty Jane (Hackett) Lollar

August 2, 1931 - August 10, 2022

A mother is more precious than all the treasure in the world.  No matter where we go, our mother's love is there to guide us. We gratefully thank you, God, for giving her to us.  You must truly love us because You gave the...

Purn Phillips

Purn Phillips

Aug 10, 2022

Edna Purn (Edmonds) Phillips, age 93 of Dutch Valley passed away peacefully on August 10, 2022, at her home. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church where she enjoyed going to Sunday school and attended regularly until her health declined. In younger years she loved to sew and make clothes, enjoyed canning from the garden her husband...

Beverley Coleman Baggett

Beverley Coleman Baggett

Aug 9, 2022

Beverley Coleman Baggett passed away August 9, 2022 and was born July 7, 1923.

Born to Fred and Helen Coleman of Mount Vernon, New York, Mrs. Baggett led a full life on her terms.

Mrs. Baggett is survived by 4 of her 6 children, step children and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services...

Shirley J. Spessard Moore

Shirley J. Spessard Moore

Aug 8, 2022

Shirley J. Spessard Moore, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the age of 86.  Shirley was born March 8, 1936 in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School in 1954.  She worked at the Bob Johnson Insurance Agency for years and retired in 2000 from the Fox dealership in Oak Ridge as a clerk and telephone operator. ...

Mitchell "Mike" Wolfe

Mitchell "Mike" Wolfe

Aug 8, 2022

Mitchell Wolfe age 86, passed away at home on Monday, August 8, 2022.

He is survived by his loving family and will be missed.  Marjorie would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this difficult time.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 12, 2022, from 11:00 am-12:00 pm.

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Dennis "Doug" Mcghee

Dennis "Doug" Mcghee

Aug 7, 2022

Dennis "Doug" McGhee age 79 of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born on September 20, 1942, in Clinton, TN to the late Ulyess and Bessie McMahan McGhee. Dennis was an honorary member of the Clinton Car Club and loved his 1968 Red Mustang. He loved the Saturday...

Charles "David" Fredricks

Charles "David" Fredricks

Aug 6, 2022

Charles "David" Fredricks, age 54, passed away at his residence on August 6, 2022. David was of the Baptist faith and had been saved and baptized at an early age. In previous years, David was an avid hiker and had completed all but 50 miles of the Great Smoky Mountains. David loved his family and would do anything for...

Jessica Graham

Jessica Graham

Aug 3, 2022

Our dearest Jessica flew into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Aug. 3, 2022 and gave him one of her patented big Jessica hugs. Jessica's smile lit up our lives. Her beautiful green eyes and smile as well as her kindness and sensitivity embodied who she was. Jessica was a 4 year letterman in softball at...

Lynda Jo Ivey

Lynda Jo Ivey

Aug 2, 2022

Lynda Jo Ivey age 75, of Clinton went home to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at her residence with her loving family by her side.  She was a longtime and devoted member of Black Oak Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher, sang in the choir, helped with vacation bible school, and...

Katha Elizabeth Parks

Katha Elizabeth Parks

Aug 2, 2022

On Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Katha Elizabeth Parks of Clinton, TN passed away at the age of 73. Katha accepted the Lord as her Savior on April 22, 2012. She loved the Lord and she loved her family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Cleta Reynolds and her father, James Perry, three sisters and two brothers.

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Roger Byrd

Roger Byrd

Aug 2, 2022

Roger Byrd, age 55 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.  Roger was a lover of anything baseball and coached many teams throughout the years in Clinton.

He is preceded in death by father Donald Byrd.

Roger is survived by

Son…. Spencer Byrd

Mother…. Jan Byrd

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John Lewis Smith

John Lewis Smith

Aug 2, 2022

John Lewis Smith age 75 of Oak Ridge, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.  He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Faith Promise Church.  John was a veteran and Sgt. of the United States Army and served for 24 years. Throughout his life he loved drawing and wood working.  He is...

Juanita Farmer

Juanita Farmer

Aug 1, 2022

Juanita Farmer transported to her heavenly home on August 1, 2022. Born to Joe and Cleva Brock on September 15, 1927.  She professed her Christian Faith and was baptized on October 10, 1938.  She remained a life-long member of New Salem Baptist Church, where she served in many capacities as pianist, song leader, VBS director, WMU and youth director,...

Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith

Aug 1, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy E. Smith announces her passing on Monday, August 1, 2022, at the age of 90, of Heiskell, TN. She was surrounded by her cousins Kay Stokes and Juanita Davis. Dorothy was born on March 16, 1932. She attended Liberty Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and helping others. Dorothy was...

Timothy Dennis Gowder

Timothy Dennis Gowder

Jul 29, 2022

Timothy Dennis Gowder, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on Friday July 29th, 2022. Tim was born to Dennis and Lillie Beulah Gowder on July 16th, 1947. He lived his early years in Hohenwald Tennessee where he graduated from Lewis County High School before attending The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. While there he was a member...

Wayne Ellis

Wayne Ellis

Jul 29, 2022

Wayne Edward Ellis, age 61, went to be with Jesus on July 29, 2022.  He was born May 30, 1961 and was a lifelong resident of Clinton.  He had a passion for restoring vehicles and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  He is preceded in death by his father, William "Bill" Ellis; grandparents, Gene and Flossie Ellis, and...

Troy Phillips

Troy Phillips

Jul 27, 2022

Troy Phillips, age 67 of Clinton went home to be with the Lord at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 27, 2022. Troy was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, skeet shooting, and spending time with his family. He and his brother Denny were the owners of Loudon County Sportsman in Lenior City for 30...

Lela Diggs Delmonte

Lela Diggs Delmonte

Jul 26, 2022

Lela Diggs Delmonte was born on September 15, 1926 on a farm in the Bethel Community of Anderson County. She lived there until she was 16 when the farm was appropriated by the government for use in the Manhattan Project. She had many fond memories of her childhood there with her family.  She passed away on July 26, 2022...

Mark Fandrich

Mark Fandrich

Jul 24, 2022

Mark A. Fandrich of Clinton passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his residence. He was born June 22, 1966, in St, Louis, Missouri. Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. He worked at Ultra Tech, where he loved his job, also the family would like to thank them. Mark is preceded in death by, father, Marvin...

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