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Elaine Stevenson

Elaine Stevenson

Jan 18, 2021

Elaine Stevenson, age 71, of Clinton, passed away on January 18, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.  She was born in Canton, NY on May 15, 1949 to the late Lee and Satie Briggs Wilmarth. In addition to her parents, Elaine is preceded in death by, daughter, Dawn Love. She is survived by, husband, James Stevenson;...

Anita Jo Smith

Anita Jo Smith

Jan 18, 2021

Anita Jo Smith, age 63 of Powell passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the University of Tennessee.  Anita was a member of Riverview Baptist Church.  She retired from Anderson County School System after 27 years of service.  Throughout her life she loved reading books, crafts but her real joy was her grandchildren that she loved spending time...

Chaz Edward Martin

Chaz Edward Martin

Jan 17, 2021

Chaz Edward Martin, 28, Clinton, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle on January 17, 2021.

Chaz was of Baptist faith and slept with his bible. He very much believed in the power of prayer. He was a gun enthusiast, loved all animals, grilling, our family beach vacations, working on cars and welding. He attended...

Katherine Michelle Anderson-Bradbury

Katherine Michelle Anderson-Bradbury

Jan 17, 2021

Katherine Michelle Anderson-Bradbury, Ph.D., age 49, passed away after a short illness at her home in Maynardville, TN on January 17, 2021. Those who remain to miss her include: husband Andrew Bradbury, parents Lynn and Beverly (Kay) Anderson of Clinton, sisters Kimberly Anderson of Powell, and Kaara (Christopher) Patton of Karns, brother Joshua Anderson of Clinton, father and mother-in-law...

Anna Martin Bailey

Anna Martin Bailey

Jan 17, 2021

Anna Martin Bailey, age 85 of Clinton passed away on January 17, 2021. She was  born in Dandridge, TN on December 8, 1935 and graduated from Maury High School in 1954. She was married to Harold (H.R.) Bailey for 59 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Dandridge and attended Second Baptist Church in Clinton.  Ann...

Judy Cowell

Judy Cowell

Jan 16, 2021

Judy Higdon Cowell (August 22, 1940 - January 16, 2021)

Judy loved and lived life to the fullest. She never met a stranger. She was energetic, always giving generously of herself to everyone who knew and loved her. A member of the Norris High School Class of 1958, Judy was well-known as a gourmet cook, active in...

Betty Nichols Stair

Betty Nichols Stair

Jan 16, 2021

Betty Nichols Stair (Betty Joyce) passed away peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center.  She was a lifelong Christian.  She was preceded in death by husband, Edward (Ed) Stair, Sr.; parents, Otto and Katherine Nichols, and brother, Vaughn Nichols.

Betty is survived by sons, Edward (Eddie) Stair, Jr. and Michael (Mike) Stair and their families....

William Hoyet Hill

William Hoyet Hill

Jan 16, 2021

William "Hoyet" Hill, age 85 of Clinton passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center.  He was born September 22, 1935 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Willie Tate and Ollie Higdon Hill.  Hoyet was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country during the Korean War.  Hoyet and his wife, Wanda...

Doyle Flatford

Doyle Flatford

Jan 16, 2021

Doyle Flatford, age 74 of Clinton passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his daughters residence.  Doyle was born November 13, 1946 in Union County, Tennessee.  He retired from the City of Clinton in the maintenance department.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Flatford; father, Clyde Flatford; sisters, Mildred Mitchell, Deana Crowley.

He...

Margaret Simmerman Viar

Margaret Simmerman Viar

Jan 16, 2021

Margaret Simmerman Viar, age 96 of Clinton passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 16, 2021.  She was born January 5, 1925 in Jacksons Ferry, Virginia to the late Herman Otto and Silva Simmerman.  Throughout her life she loved cross word puzzles, drawing, sewing, square dancing, listening to music, and was an avid reader.  In addition to her...

Barbara Jean Carden

Barbara Jean Carden

Jan 15, 2021

Barbara Jean Carden, age 89 of Rocky Top passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021.  She was born September 15, 1931 in Lenoir City, Tennessee to the late Benjamin and Arietta Smiddy.  Barbara was a member of New Salem Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy M. Carden; brother,...

Willa Dean Cooper Dagley

Willa Dean Cooper Dagley

Jan 15, 2021

Willa Dean Cooper Dagley, age 93 died on January 15, 2021 at Courtyards Senior Living in Oak Ridge. Willa Dean was born in Morgan County, TN to Ruben Claude and Bedie Mary Wilson Cooper. On New Year's Eve 1947 she married the love of her life, Carvel Lonas Dagley. She was a longtime member of Black Oak Baptist Church...

Ralph Porter

Ralph Porter

Jan 15, 2021

Ralph Dean Porter passed away on January 15, 2021 peacefully at the age of 90 at his home in Norris, TN.

Ralph was born on October 3, 1930 in Carroll County, TN to J.D. and Ilah (Vaughn) Porter. His family moved to Knoxville where he graduated from Knoxville High in 1948. Ralph attended Milligan College for two...

Steven Eugene Barbee Sr.

Steven Eugene Barbee Sr.

Jan 14, 2021

Steven Eugene Barbee Sr., age 70, of Clinton, Tennessee gained his angel wings Thursday, January 14 th , 2021 surrounded by his family and best friend. Steve was born April 11, 1950 in Knoxville, TN and was a 1968 graduate of Rule Hugh School. In 1969, Steve began his working career at Knoxville Rod and Bearing and later becoming...

Sue Appleton

Sue Appleton

Jan 14, 2021

Mrs. Sue Ann Appleton, age 64, passed away last Thursday, January 14 in Oak Ridge, TN, due to complications from Covid. The former Sue Weber was born in Muskegon, MI, on September 18, 1956 to Frederick Weber, Sr. and Virginia (Frantz) Weber. She graduated from Mona Shores High School in the 1970s followed by Hackley School of Nursing, where...

George M. Wilson

George M. Wilson

Jan 14, 2021

George M. Wilson, 94, of Clinton died on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Lantern at Morning Pointe, a caring and loving community. He was born on September 16, 1926 in Blackey, Kentucky, the youngest of seven children. His parents were Elizabeth Griffith and James Taylor Wilson of Jellico, TN. George had a love for sports and a passion...

Diana Smith

Diana Smith

Jan 8, 2021

Diana Smith, age 72 of Clinton, after fighting the good fight, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8, 2021 from The Waters of Clinton. She was born on January 15, 1948 to the late Carl McAdoo Wallace and Dovie Omega Cline in Anderson County. She loved reading, especially her Bible. She enjoyed going to church and...

Helen Hammer

Helen Hammer

Jan 7, 2021

Helen Llewellyn Hammer, age 98, of Clinton died peacefully on January 7, 2021 at NHC in Oak Ridge.  Helen was born in Knoxville, TN to Frank and Margaret Llewellyn.  She was a graduate of Farragut High School and it was there that she met the love of her life, A.B. (Bernard) Hammer, Jr.  She attended the University of Tennessee...

Tracy Anne Briggs

Tracy Anne Briggs

Jan 6, 2021

Tracy Anne Carlisle Briggs, 52, of Clinton, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Tracy was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in July 2020. After a brave and courageous fight, she passed away at home surrounded by her family.

Tracy grew up in Hueytown, Alabama, lived in Texas and Colorado before calling Clinton her home in 2003,...

Ronald Eugene Cooper

Ronald Eugene Cooper

Jan 6, 2021

Ronald Eugene Cooper, age 71, of Powell, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born July 23, 1949 in Knoxville, TN to the late John Eugene Cooper and Elise Breeden Cooper. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam, after his time in the...

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