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Peggy Lane

Peggy Lane

Nov 16, 2020

Peggy Joyce Lane, age 83, of Clinton, TN passed away peacefully at NHC in Oak Ridge on November 16, 2020. She was born on November 1, 1937 in Knoxville, TN to the late Elijah and Margaret Henderson Davis. Peggy was a graduate of Norris High School and a member of First Baptist Church of Norris. She loved her family...

Megan Marie

Megan Marie

Nov 15, 2020

Megan Marie, age 22, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday November 15, 2020. She was born on August 2, 1998 in Knoxville, TN. Megan was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafts, visiting the beach, mermaids and fishing. Megan was an awesome daughter, sister, wife and step-mother. She will be dearly missed. Megan is preceded in death...

Patricia Ann Kanipes

Patricia Ann Kanipes

Nov 14, 2020

Patricia Ann Kanipes, age 77 of Harriman, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Renaissance Terrace. She was born on November 10, 1940 to the late Paul Edward and Jewell Mae Ashlocke Wilder in Anderson County. She enjoyed spending time with her family and having picnics at the lake. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist...

John Roy Draughn

John Roy Draughn

Nov 14, 2020

John Roy Draughn, age 85 of Caryville, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.

No services are planned at this time.

James H. Marcum

James H. Marcum

Nov 13, 2020

James Harold Marcum, age 90 of Powell, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Clinton. He was born on May 16, 1930 to the late Francis Marion and Rachel Ellen West Marcum in Oneida, TN. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. He proudly served our country in the Army...

Dorothy Rutherford

Dorothy Rutherford

Nov 12, 2020

Dorothy Wilson Rutherford passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Clinton. She was born in Bowling Green, KY on June 1, 1929 to the late Roy and Jennie Brooks Wilson. Dorothy lived is Lewisburg, KY until she went to Murray State University where she majored in Music.  There she also met her...

Loretta L. Gwaltney

Loretta L. Gwaltney

Nov 11, 2020

Loretta L. Gwaltney, age 89 of Knoxille passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Loretta was born February 25, 1931 in Ashland, Mississippi to the late Robert Archie and Vessie Lyles.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.  In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband David...

Janice E. Kowalski

Janice E. Kowalski

Nov 9, 2020

Janice E. Kowalski, age 71 of Lake City, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home. She was born on June 10, 1949 to the late Vincent and Milly DeGroat. She was the owner and operator of Taste of Home Bakery in Lake City until an automobile accident caused her to have to close the business in...

Edith Joyce Reedy

Edith Joyce Reedy

Nov 9, 2020

Edith Joyce Reedy of Clinton, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 9, 2020. She was 90 years old at the time of her death.

She is survived by her children; son Rolf Reedy, daughter Pam Reedy, husband Shelby Smith, Granddaughter Hannah Keathley, Grandson Austin Keathley, his wife Carrissa Keathley and their son, great-grand son...

Aaron Thoma

Aaron Thoma

Nov 5, 2020

Aaron Thoma, age 45, of Clinton, passed away at his residence on Thursday, November 5, 2020. He was born in Elmhurst, IL to Terry G. and Heidi Thulstrup Thoma.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oak Ridge. Aaron was a certified Harley repairman in AZ. He enjoyed working on things like...

Pamela Long Howell Vasquez

Pamela Long Howell Vasquez

Nov 3, 2020

Pamela Long Howell Vasquez of Athens, TN and formerly of Clinton, TN went home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2020 after a long battle of the Covid-19 virus.  Pam had just recently retired from ORNL in December of 2017, after giving 43 years of service to them.

She is preceded in death by her...

Charles "Terry Webber

Charles "Terry Webber

Nov 2, 2020

Charles "Terry" Webber, Jr., age 62 of Clinton passed away at UT Hospital on Monday, November 2, 2020 surrounded by his family.  Terry was born July 24, 1958 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a 6 year veteran of the United States Navy serving on the USS Edwards as an electronic technician.  Terry received his bachelor's degree from the University...

Peggy Tarwater

Peggy Tarwater

Nov 1, 2020

Peggy Tarwater, age 88 of Clinton passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 with her loving family by her side.  She was born May 16, 1932 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Cecil and Rose Bridges.  Throughout her life she loved cooking especially for her grandchildren.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Geraldine "Jewel" Johnson

Geraldine "Jewel" Johnson

Oct 31, 2020

Geraldine "Jewel" Johnson, age 87 of Cumming, Georgia formerly of Lake City, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at her residence.  She was born January 13, 1933 in Bonny Blue, Virginia to the late Oscar and Maggie White Braden.  She enjoyed attending UT Football games, and Lady Vols Basketball games.  In addition to her parents, she is also...

Shirley Ashley

Shirley Ashley

Oct 31, 2020

Shirley Kate Ashley, age 79 passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge.  Shirley was an LPN at Methodist Medical Center for many years and was born September 4, 1941 in Swan Lake, Kentucky.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Ashley and parents, J.W. and Sarah Bays.

The family...

Winfred Webb Woods

Winfred Webb Woods

Oct 30, 2020

Our Heavenly Father brought Winfred Webb Woods into this world, and on October 30, 2020. Our Heavenly Father, in His perfect Sovereignty, brought Winfred to his eternal reward.

Winfred was born in Milan, Tennessee to his parents, the late Raymond & Frances Webb Woods on July 31, 1941.

In his grammar school years his family...

Otto W. Briscoe

Otto W. Briscoe

Oct 30, 2020

Otto W. Briscoe, age 100, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center.   He was born Jan. 8, 1920 in Covington, GA, the son of the late Otto T. and Elizabeth W. Briscoe.   He was preceded in death by Marie, his loving wife of 73 years;  his sister Marjorie B. Anthoine and her...

Daniel Carroll

Daniel Carroll

Oct 30, 2020

Daniel Carroll, age 71 of Clinton passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2020 with his family and close friends by his side.  He was a proud member of North Clinton Baptist Church. He was a proud United States Army Vietnam Veteran.  He is preceded in death by his cherished wife of 45 years, Gwen; his parents, George...

Robert Pitts

Robert Pitts

Oct 29, 2020

Robert Pitts, age 85 of Rocky Top passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at The Waters of Clinton.  Robert retired from Department of Energy/Y-12 and was a veteran of the United States Navy.  Robert was born May 24, 1935 in Gadsden, Alabama to the late Rueben and Elizabeth Pitts.  In addition to his parents he is also preceded...

John Percy

John Percy

Oct 26, 2020

John Ellsworth Percy, age 92, passed October 26, 2020. John was born June 15, 1928, to Willard Henry Percy and Mary Frances McPeck Percy in Cleveland, Ohio. John was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Betty Jane Hill, and his son Dwight Vincent Percy. John leaves his wife, Jean, his love and his best friend.  Also, daughter...

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