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Bettye Jody Coker

Bettye Jody Coker

Nov 7, 2021

Bettye Jody Coker, aged 86, died November 7, 2021 in Columbia, TN.  She was born in Evarts, KY to Ruth and John Jody.  Bettye was an active part of the Clinton, TN community for 50 years.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, Clinton where she volunteered in the church office for many years.  Bettye enjoyed cooking, taking...

Judy Lenz

Judy Lenz

Nov 6, 2021

Judy Lenz age 69 of Andersonville, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021.  She was born September 27, 1952 in Sacramento, California to the late Daniel and Delores Ford.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dave Lenz.

She is survived by her son, Quincy Aulisio of Andersonville and granddaughter,...

Bessie Beatrice Shelton

Bessie Beatrice Shelton

Nov 6, 2021

Bessie Beatrice Shelton, "Beatie," at the age of 80 in Clinton, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Bea was a woman who loved fiercely and would move heaven and earth for those she held dear. This world lost a bright soul in...

Larry Carroll

Larry Carroll

Nov 5, 2021

Larry Carroll, age 68 of Clinton went home to be with his Lord he called "SWEET JESUS" on Friday, November 5, 2021.  Larry was a veteran and plane Captain in the US Navy in Orlando, Florida. After returning home from the military he worked for Reeder Chevrolet as a mechanic. He also did duct work for heating and air...

James Thomas Sharp

James Thomas Sharp

Nov 4, 2021

James Thomas Sharp, age 95 of Clinton passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center.  He was a member of Zion Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Navy.  Throughout his life he loved playing cards, entertaining others, cooking for family & friends, and will be remembered as a strong willed, independent man that...

Hazel Stokes

Hazel Stokes

Nov 2, 2021

Hazel Stokes, age 79, of Clinton, Tennessee, peacefully entered her heavenly home on November 2, 2021. She was born on June 16, 1942 to the late Lee and Grace Adkins. Hazel was a long time faithful and devoted member of Red Hill Baptist Church in Andersonville. She dearly loved her Lord, husband, family, grandchildren and friends. She proudly lived...

Irene Moss

Irene Moss

Nov 1, 2021

Irene Mae Tate Moss, 96, of Clinton Tennessee, passed away at home on November 1, 2021.  She was born on December 19, 1924 in Montgomery, Texas.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Brooks Moss; her son Larry Carl Moss; parents Novera Dyer and Willie Asbury Tate; her sisters Nora Sealback, Katherine Braden, Polly Varnadore, Lucille Parmenter,...

Paul D Bice

Paul D Bice

Nov 1, 2021

Paul David Bice, age 88 of Clinton, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021, at Sacred Ground Hospice in Knoxville, TN. Paul was born on June 13, 1933, to the late Carl Russell, Sr. and Georgia Mae Bice in Kentucky, but was raised in Clinton - the third of eight children.

He was preceded in death by...

Jessie Lee Golden

Jessie Lee Golden

Nov 1, 2021

Jessie Lee Golden, age 85 of Clinton passed away peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021 at NHC Healthcare of Oak Ridge.  She was born December 30, 1935 in Anderson County to the late William Henry and Ethel Leinart.  She was a member of Hillvale Baptist Church and enjoyed doll collecting, sewing, and crocheting.  In addition to her parents she...

Daniel Perotti

Daniel Perotti

Oct 31, 2021

Daniel (Dan) Perotti age 60 of LaFollette, TN, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 31, 2021.  He was born on October 13, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio. He faithfully attended Willow Brook Baptist Church in Rocky Top, TN.

Coming from an Italian family, his lifelong love for cooking (Chef Dan) was well known...

Yvonne Lay

Yvonne Lay

Oct 28, 2021

Yvonne Lay, 92, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully October 28 th .  Yvonne was born and raised in her beloved East Tennessee, and resided in Clinton most of her adult life.  She was a dedicated employee of Magnet Mills in Clinton for 20 years prior to retiring to raise her family.  Throughout her life, she was active in...

Carl Morris, Jr.

Carl Morris, Jr.

Oct 23, 2021

Carl Morris, Jr. age 90 of Heiskell, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at his residence.  He was born January 15, 1931 in Elizabethton, TN.  He is preceded in death by his beloved bride of 58 years, Billie Elaine Morris; grandson, Daniel M. Morris; parents, Carl Sr. and Winnie Morris; and sister, Charlotte J. Smith.

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Carol Ford

Carol Ford

Oct 23, 2021

Carol Ford age 77 of Clinton, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Diversicare of Oak Ridge.  Carol was born August 21, 1944 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Donald & Harriet Dee.  Carol was saved as a child and throughout her life she enjoyed talking about Jesus. She also enjoyed flowers, birds,...

Mary Lou Carter

Mary Lou Carter

Oct 23, 2021

Mary Lou Carter

(February 03, 1954 – October 23, 2021)

The world lost a beloved mother, Mary Lou Carter, age 67 of Clinton on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Methodist Medical Center, in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her late husband Clarence Carter, parents Martha and Willie Burris.

Mary had...

Crystal Gayle Johnson

Crystal Gayle Johnson

Oct 21, 2021

Crystal Gayle Johnson, age 34 of Knoxville passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 21, 2021 from injuries sustained in an accident.  Crystal was a member of Salem Baptist Church and graduated from Central High School in 2005.  Her family always came first and she loved being surrounded by them.  Crystal's family will always remember her contagious smile, laugh, and...

Anna Schutz

Anna Schutz

Oct 20, 2021

Anna Louise Clark Schutz (Ann to everyone who knew her) passed into the presence of her Savior on October 20, 2021, at age 64.

Ann and her identical twin, Jan, were born on November 23, 1956, to Dr. Warner and Ruth Clark in Kingsport, Tennessee. With a tender heart toward sharing the love of Christ with others,...

Bonnie West

Bonnie West

Oct 20, 2021

Bonnie Williams West, age 80 of Clinton, peacefully passed away and went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. She was born in Anderson County, TN on January 29, 1941 to the late Dewey and Alta Carden Williams. Bonnie was a member of the 1 st Baptist Church of Clinton. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother...

Pearl Nadine Rose

Pearl Nadine Rose

Oct 19, 2021

Pearl Nadine Rose, age 95, of Powell, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the NHC of Oak Ridge. She was born in Knoxville, TN to the late Sam and Delia Lyons Emert on October 26, 1925. Nadine was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Claxton, TN. The family would like to thank all of...

Stephanie Alford

Stephanie Alford

Oct 19, 2021

Stephanie Lynn Alford went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the age of 56. She was born in Knoxville, TN on January 26, 1965 to the late Paul and Frances Drinnen Alford. Stephanie was a very loving person and loved her family; she left this earth too soon and will be dearly missed....

Roy Oliver Johnson

Roy Oliver Johnson

Oct 18, 2021

Roy Oliver Johnson age 93 of Clinton, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at NHC Healthcare of Oak Ridge.  He was born September 3, 1928 in Limestone County, Alabama to the late Tommy Hill and Francis Angeline Johnson. Roy was a veteran of the United States Army having served his country in the Korean Conflict and a member...

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