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Lanelle Kopp

Lanelle Kopp

May 23, 2022

The family of Lynne (Lanelle) Kopp announces that she has joined her beloved husband of 73 years, John Barton Kopp, in Heaven. Mrs. Kopp, 99 years of age, was a resident of Meadow View Assisted Living. Prior to that, she and her husband were residents of the Andersonville/Norris area for 44 years, where she was active in the community....

Lorene Yarber Dew

Lorene Yarber Dew

May 23, 2022

Lorene Yarber Dew, age 92 of Brentwood formerly of Norris went home to be with her heavenly father on Monday, May 23, 2022 at her daughters residence.   She was born November 22, 1929 in Anderson County to the late Clyde and Dot Yarber. Lorene was member of Norris First Baptist Church and also attended Sinking Springs United Methodist Church. ...

Nathan Koval

Nathan Koval

May 22, 2022

Nathan Koval age 31, of Knoxville went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 22, 2022.  Nathan was a music lover with a special talent playing the acoustic guitar.   He was preceded in death by grandfather, Danny C. Huffman.

He is survived by his wife, Kayla Koval of Knoxville; son, Silas Koval of Knoxville;...

Chester Cox

Chester Cox

May 22, 2022

Chester "Red" Cox, 83 of Clinton moved on toward the glory of eternal life in Heaven on Sunday May 22nd, 2022. Red was a lifelong resident of Anderson County, and had a proud career as a self-employed businessman. For over 30 years he owned and operated Jerry's Market in Clinton, a traditional country store and welcoming gathering place for anyone...

Roy "Lee" Lee Carr, Jr.

Roy "Lee" Lee Carr, Jr.

May 20, 2022

Roy Lee Carr Jr. (Lee), 67, died May 20, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Center for Advanced Medicine after an extended illness.  Lee was born in Chicago Illinois on November 6, 1955 to Donna and Roy Carr.  The family moved to Powell when Lee was about 4, where he resided for the rest of his life.

Lee...

Mark David Wright

Mark David Wright

May 20, 2022

Mark David Wright age 61, of LaFollette, TN passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022.  He was born September 20, 1960 in LaFollette, TN to the late Paul Francis Wright and Bobbie Jean Rogers Wright Lambdin.  For many years Mark was a police officer/dispatcher with City of LaFollette Police Department Mark and recently retired from LaFollette Utilities Board as...

Rebecca " Becky" Stewart

Rebecca " Becky" Stewart

May 19, 2022

Rebecca Ann (Becky) Stonecipher Stewart, age 65 was born in Knoxville, TN to the union of Glendean and Corene Vowell Stonecipher on February 12, 1957, and passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Becky was a retired educator for the Anderson County schools, serving as teacher, principal and Director of Special Services, with over 29 years of service.  She...

James Hamby

James Hamby

May 18, 2022

James Hamby, age 74 of Clinton passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center.  James was born July 31, 1947 in Clinton, Tennessee to the late James Hamby, Sr. and Rena O'Neal Hamby.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of Clinton First Baptist Church.  James worked at Y-12 in Oak...

Charles B. Stonecipher

Charles B. Stonecipher

May 18, 2022

Charles Buford Stonecipher, 62, of the Claxton Community went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2022. He was born in Knoxville, TN on June 30, 1959, to the late Glendean and Corene Vowell Stoncipher. Charles was a deacon at Riverview Baptist Church and leaves behind a wonderful church family. In addition to his parents, Charles is...

Polly "Ruby" Henderson Long

Polly "Ruby" Henderson Long

May 17, 2022

Polly "Ruby" Henderson Long, age 96 of Clinton, born on July 4, 1925 in Buchanan County, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 of natural causes. She is preceded in death by her husbands George S. Henderson, Jr. and Bill Long; parents, Alden and Delilah Deel; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters. She is a member of Valley View...

Johnny Edward Hatton

Johnny Edward Hatton

May 15, 2022

Johnny Edward Hatton, 59, of Clinton passed away at home Sunday, May 15, 2022 surrounded by family and loved ones.  Mr. Hatton was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and his favorite title "PaPa".   His lifelong passion was serving his community as a fireman and rescue technician.  He served on the Marlow Volunteer Fire Department, Anderson County Mountain Rescue,...

Tressie Johnson

Tressie Johnson

May 15, 2022

Tressie L Johnson, age 84, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge.  Tressie was the last surviving child of Sherman and Charity Brantley Loy and was born in Clinton, TN on August 27, 1937. Tressie was longtime member and custodian at Farmer's Grove Baptist Church. She retired from Levi Straus...

Ernest Millard Brummett

Ernest Millard Brummett

May 14, 2022

Ernest Millard Brummett, Jr. age 74 of Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge after a short illness. He was born on March 28, 1948 in Clinton, Tennessee to the late Ernest Millard Brummett, Sr. and the late Daisy Mae Taylor Brummett.

Ernie worked for the city...

Louis William Koester

Louis William Koester

May 14, 2022

Louis William Koester, age 82 of Powell, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his home. He was born on July 27, 1939 to the late Bernard and Myrtle Bernard Koester in Pensacola, FL. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was a Quality Assurance Engineer at Y-12 and a man who liked organization. He enjoyed...

Doris Marie Vanaman

Doris Marie Vanaman

May 12, 2022

Doris Vanaman, most recently of Knoxville, Tennessee and previously of Clinton, Tennessee, entered larger life Thursday, May 12, 2022.  She had a long full life of 90 years and touched so many lives with her sweet caring personality.  Faith, family and friends were central to Doris's life.  A long-time member of New Salem Baptist Church in Clinton, she had...

Donald Ray Mcmillan

Donald Ray Mcmillan

May 9, 2022

Donald Ray McMillan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Don was a 1992 graduate of Cocke County High School in Newport, Tennessee following graduation he joined the United States Navy and was immediately sent to serve alongside the United States Marine Corps as a Corpsman to which he would always proudly tell you.  Don may...

Adam Zane Ridings

Adam Zane Ridings

May 8, 2022

Adam Zane Ridings, age 41, passed away on Sunday, May 8 th , 2022, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Adam was born on August 28 th , 1980, in the small town of Clinton, Tennessee. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1998 where he played baseball and tennis. After high school, he took a few years...

Frankie Ann Weaver

Frankie Ann Weaver

May 7, 2022

Frankie Ann Weaver, age 87 of Powell, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 31, 1934 to the late William Jennings Lay and Cora Lee Thompson Lay in Scott County. She attended Fratersville Baptist Church when she was younger. She enjoyed gardening, camping and being out and about on the water...

Chase Porter Ellison

Chase Porter Ellison

May 6, 2022

Chase Porter Ellison was called home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 6, 2022. He is preceded in death by: grandfather, Jeffery Jager. He is survived by his parents, Kalyn & Jonathan; his siblings, Taylor, Dalton, Savannah & Wyatt; his grandparents, Kent and Kathy Hogan and John & Dana Ellison; aunts and uncles, Gordon &...

Charlene Diane Evans

Charlene Diane Evans

May 6, 2022

Charlene Diane Evans, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 6,2022.  She passed away in her home while being cared for by her ex-husband John William Evans.  Diane battled with COPD, and after contracting Covid in December her recovery was never in full.

Diane was a home health caregiver who loved to help...

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