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Brenda Ellen Carter

Brenda Ellen Carter

May 3, 2021

Brenda Ellen Carter, age 71 of Clinton passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Hospital.  Brenda was the manager of admissions at St. Mary's Hospital for many years and the office manager for Urology Consultants of Knoxville for many years also.  Brenda loved to work outside and more than anything loved spending time with...

Charlie Benjamine Burris

Charlie Benjamine Burris

May 3, 2021

Charlie Benjamine Burris, of Lake City, TN passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021.  He was born December 13, 1929 in Briceville/Anderson County, Tennessee.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Fay (Harmon) Burris of Lake City, TN who he married June 20, 1959; beloved son, B. Shane Burris & the newest member of their family, his...

Howard N. Chesbro

Howard N. Chesbro

May 1, 2021

Howard N. Chesbro, age 89, of Clinton, TN passed away from cancer on May 1, 2021 at the Water's Nursing Home in Clinton. He was born on May 30, 1931 in Noank, Connecticut to the late Leroy and Minnie Tanner Chesbro. Howard was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Clinton, TN. He graduated from Robert E Fitch...

Donald "Don" Wayne Calhoun

Donald "Don" Wayne Calhoun

Apr 29, 2021

Donald "Don" Wayne Calhoun, age 78, of Clinton passed away on April 29, 2021.

Don was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, on July 5, 1943, to Echol Ellis and Emma Bell Lane Calhoun. After graduating from Blountville High School, he attended Lincoln Memorial University where he graduated with a degree in history. It was there that he met...

Carolyn Jane Massengill

Carolyn Jane Massengill

Apr 29, 2021

Carolyn Massengill, age 66 of Jacksboro, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. She was born on August 29, 1954 to the late Charley and Tressie Thompson in Lafollette. She enjoyed working with flowers and just being outside. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Naomi Brooks Riggs

Naomi Brooks Riggs

Apr 28, 2021

Naomi Brooks Riggs, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2021. Naomi was born April 10, 1933 in Heiskell, Tennessee to the late Robbie and Eula Fraker Brooks. In addition to her parents, Naomi is preceded in death by, husband, Thomas "TJ" Riggs; son, Mark Riggs; Sister, Helen Brooks; Brother, Melvin "Gene" Brooks.  She...

Virginia "Lynda" Barnette

Virginia "Lynda" Barnette

Apr 28, 2021

Virginia "Lynda" Barnette, age 74 of Oak Ridge, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from her home. She was born on June 15, 1946 to the late Fred and Eula Music Vaughn in Baltimore, MD. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. She could always be seen with a smile on her...

Judy Taylor

Judy Taylor

Apr 27, 2021

Judy Taylor age 72, of Clinton passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center.  Judy was born April 10, 1949 in Clinton, TN and the love of her life was her family and grandchildren whom were her world.  Throughout her life she loved spending weekends in the mountains and spending time with her friends.  She was...

Charles "Chuck" Hill

Charles "Chuck" Hill

Apr 27, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Wesley Hill Captain Charles Wesley "Chuck" Hill received his wings to the eternal flight line on April 27, 2021. He passed away at home, with God as his companion. Born on April 8, 1936 to Floyd Temple Hill and Margaret Louise McCoy Hill, he was a life long resident of Clinton, Tennessee. He was a standout athlete in...

Rev. Moss Beets

Rev. Moss Beets

Apr 27, 2021

Rev. Moss Beets, age 80, of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.  He was born in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Moss L. Beets and Nina Beets on July 18, 1940.  Moss was a member of Farmers Grove Baptist Church.  He pastored several churches in Ohio and East Tennessee.

He was preceded in death...

Nellie Sue Lawson

Nellie Sue Lawson

Apr 27, 2021

Nellie Sue Lawson, age 76 of Rocky Top, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 11, 1945 to the late Bufford and Margaret Golden Leinart in Briceville. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to take care of people. She will be dearly missed.

In addition to...

Benny Morris

Benny Morris

Apr 26, 2021

Benny Morris, age 74 of Clinton passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center.  He was born April 18, 1947 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Bobby Jo Potter. Benny retired as a press operator in Knoxville after 40 years of service.  Throughout his life he loved fishing but most of all spending time with his...

Geraldine Brown

Geraldine Brown

Apr 24, 2021

Geraldine Pebley Brown, 87, of Clinton, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 24, 2021.  Geraldine, known as "Gerri" and "Doodle" to those close to her, was born on March 24, 1934 in Clinton to Clyde and Ruth Pebley.  She was one of five children.  She attended Clinton City Schools and graduated from Clinton...

Phyllis Jean Brewer

Phyllis Jean Brewer

Apr 23, 2021

Phyllis Jean Brewer, age 92 of Clinton went home to be with her heavenly father on Friday, April 23, 2021.  Jean was a beloved long time member of Second Baptist Church.  For many years Jean and her husband Clyde owned and operated Brewers Hardware Store.  She was born September 16, 1928 in Hancock County, Tennessee to the late William...

David Emanuel Bailey

David Emanuel Bailey

Apr 22, 2021

David Emanuel Bailey, age 84, born March 8, 1937 in Lafollette, TN, entered into eternal rest at home surrounded by the loving embrace of family, April 22, 2021 in Troy, OH.

David's love and devotion to his beloved wife Beulah, who precedes him in passing, was just one of the many notable and endearing qualities about this...

Claude Eugene Heck, Sr.

Claude Eugene Heck, Sr.

Apr 19, 2021

Claude Eugene Heck, Sr., age 79 of Clinton passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center with his loving family by his side.  Throughout his life Claude was a truck driver and loved traveling throughout the United States.  He was born July 10, 1941 in Kentucky to the late Marion & Lavada Heck.  In addition to...

Jerry Lee Linkous

Jerry Lee Linkous

Apr 18, 2021

Jerry Lee Linkous, age 70, passed away at home on Sunday, April 18, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born in Elliston, VA on November 17, 1950 to the late Trigg and Gilbie Lovern Linkous. In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by, sisters, Carol Davis and Patty Linkous.  He is survived by, his loving...

Milburne Archie Elliott

Milburne Archie Elliott

Apr 16, 2021

Milburne Archie Elliott passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home after an extended illness.

Milburne was preceded in death by parents, Luke and Bunea Elliott; brothers, Morgan, Arthur, and Eugene Elliott; sisters, Mildred Williams, Anna Mae Guerrero and Mable Neu, and longtime companion, Barbra Elliott.

Milburne is survived by, daughters: Sandi Foust...

Justin Kyle Smith

Justin Kyle Smith

Apr 16, 2021

Justin Kyle Smith, age 31, made our skies brighter on April 16, 2021, as he was freed from the confines of his earthly life and enveloped by his heavenly father into eternity.

A contemplative and creative force, Justin will be fondly remembered by family and friends for his kindness, his articulate wit, and his mischievous spirit. He...

Helen S. Braden

Helen S. Braden

Apr 14, 2021

Helen S. Braden, age 81 of Clinton passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center.  Helen was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and loved to read, work in her flower beds, her horse, dog, and parakeet.  She will be greatly missed by many.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam & Eva...

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