Obituaries

Feb 27, 2022

Adrian Scott Gross, age 30 of Lafollette, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 27, 2022 in Nashville. He was born on July 17, 1991 to the late Charles Gross and Bonnie Turner in Knoxville. He was saved and baptized only two weeks before his passing. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Feb 27, 2022

Jimmy Hughes age 81, of Clinton passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center.  Jimmy was born September 27, 1940 in Decatur, Alabama to the late John and Martha Hughes.  He was a member of Second Baptist Church and also a veteran of the United States Army having served his country in the Korean War.  Throughout...

Feb 25, 2022

Russell "Rusty" Todd Raby passed suddenly on Feb. 25th. Rusty was born May 15, 1964, preceded in death by his parents Frank and Betty Lou Raby, brothers Mike and Dennis Raby. Survived by half-sister Bonnie Eisner, uncle James Raby, aunt Nettie Betsell and many cousins, with special thanks to Donald Weaver and Justin Bayless. Rusty lived at Golden Age...

Feb 24, 2022

Irene Pratt, age 93 of Clinton, entered the presence of the Lord on Thursday, February 24, 2022. She was born in Big Greenbriar, Sevier County, Tennessee in 1928, now Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to Wilce and Alma Rayfield. She was saved in October 1941 and baptized into Farmer's Grove Baptist Church on Mother's Day, May 10, 1942. She...

Feb 23, 2022

Hylia Davis age 91 of Powell passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at NHC Healthcare of Oak Ridge.  She was a member of Life House Church in Oak Ridge.  Throughout her life she loved spending time in the garden, bird watching and also enjoyed reading and studying the bible.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George...

Feb 21, 2022

Horace Stiltner Cook, age 95 of Anderson County passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Diversicare of Oak Ridge.  Horace was May 5, 1926 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Frank and Emma Cook.  He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II.  After he returned home from the service he...

Feb 19, 2022

Don Alvin Hyden, 76, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday February 19, 2022. Don was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky to Jack and Arizona Hyden on April 21, 1945. He was married and devoted to the love of his life Trena Hyden for 50 years. Don was blessed with two sons,...

Feb 18, 2022

Dora Faye Horton, age 87, went home to be with the Lord and Savior Friday morning at her residence in Clinton, TN. Her faith has ended in sight. She was born to the late Rev. Ed and Velma McKamey on June 11, 1934 in Campbell County, TN. Dora started the group known as the McKameys with Carol, Peg, and...

Feb 18, 2022

Wilma June Pollard, age 77 of Powell, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. She was born on October 25, 1944 to the late Albert Standiford and Ruth Meredith in Edwardsburg, MI. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting, being in nature, and cooking. She was a former...

Feb 13, 2022

Dora Elizabeth Gibson, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at her home. She was born on October 5, 1942 to the late Bruce Hooper and Edith Hawkins Davis in Knoxville. Most people knew her by "Ducky", a name her father gave her when she was very young. She loved children, especially babies. She enjoyed...

Feb 13, 2022

Lillie Mae Jones, age 83 of Sharon, TN passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was born on April 27, 1938 to the late Leonard and Mary Jane Comer Loveday in Roane County. She was a beloved member of Bible Baptist Church in Sharon, TN and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Special thanks to...

Feb 11, 2022

Earl Wayne Webb, of Powell was born January 11, 1941 passed away on February 11, 2022.

He was a member of Old Pleasant Gap Baptist Church and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Heiskell.

Earl is preceded in death by parents Harrison and Edith Webb, brothers Joe Webb and Donald Webb.

He leaves behind:...

Feb 11, 2022

Eileen Coltharp, age 75, of Andersonville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. Eileen was born on April 13, 1946 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She retired from the University of Tennessee, where she worked in the botany department. Eileen is preceded in death by her mother and father, Kate and Wheeler Melton. She is survived by the following: Husband Tony...

Feb 10, 2022

Larry Shannon Hawkins age 76, passed away on February 10, 2022.

Larry was a heavy equipment operator, he loved motorcycles and horses.  He was a graduate of Clinton High School and a Veteran of the Army National Guard.

Preceded in death by parents Leon and Violet "Keith" Hawkins and sister Ann Pemberton Spessard.

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Feb 10, 2022

Brantley Trouble Wayne, departed this World on, 02/10/22, to be received into the loving arms of, Jesus Christ.

Brantley, lived his life with a zest that few people ever know, while knowing no strangers, always smiling, and continually uplifting others, he had a heart of Gold, and the courage of a lion.

He will be...

Feb 8, 2022

Lillian Anna Mershon, 92, a resident of Morning Pointe Senior Living located in Clinton, Tennessee (formerly of Peachtree City, Georgia) passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022. Lillian was born on October 7, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY to German immigrant parents Henry and Anna Gerdes. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Roy M. Mershon...

Feb 5, 2022

Patrick Graves, age 41, of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Oak Ridge, TN on March 28, 1980 to Lanny and Joyce Rucker Graves. Patrick was a member of Norris 1 ST Baptist Church. His true passions were soccer and family. Our hearts are broken loosing...

Feb 5, 2022

Elenora Easterly Edwards was born in LaFollette, Tennessee to Guy and Lucille Easterly, Guy was Publisher/Editor of The LaFollette Press and instilled in Elenora a love of writing, news, and a good story, leading her to pursue a career in journalism. After graduating from LaFollette High School in 1961, she attended Maryville College where she was editor-in-chief of the...

Feb 5, 2022

Jimmy D. Bailey, age 75, of Oliver Springs, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday morning February 5 th after courageously battling cancer. He was born on June 26, 1946 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late General Lee and Robbie Sue (McDeerman) Bailey. Jimmy married the love of his life, Vicki J. (Humphrey) Bailey on December 15, 1969 in Andersonville,...

Feb 4, 2022

Helen "Juanita" Addington Smith, age 86 of Clinton, TN went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 4, 2022. She was a loving Wife and wonderful Mother who will be missed by all.  She was born on November 28, 1935 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Addington in Jewell Ridge, Virginia.

In addition to her...