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Joyce Jenkins

Joyce Jenkins

Oct 13, 2020

Joyce Jenkins, age 77, of Claxton went home to be with her heavenly father on October 13, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center.  She was born April 17, 1943 in Claxton, Tennessee to the late John and Gladys Whitson.  Her family will remember Joyce as a warrior of God and was the glue that held her family together.  Her charm...

Mary Williams

Mary Williams

Oct 13, 2020

Mary Catherine "Cat" Quillen Williams, age 90,  passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 13,  2020.  Originally from Gate City,  VA,  Mary was a long-time resident of Clinton for more than 65 years.

Mary is preceded in death by husband John W. Williams,  parents Hobart and Cora Quillen,  three brothers and four sisters.  She...

Lucile Ellie Anderson

Lucile Ellie Anderson

Oct 12, 2020

Lucile Ellie Anderson, age 92, of Clinton passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020, at the Waters of Clinton. She was born on July 26, 1928 to the late Ike and Mamie Loy Anderson in Union County, Tennessee. Lucile was a member of Island Home Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Union County Historical Society. Lucile...

Billie "Flop" Dunlap

Billie "Flop" Dunlap

Oct 11, 2020

Billie "Flop" Joe Dunlap, age 68 of Knoxville, passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 11, 2020. He was born in Madison, IN to the late Hayden and Doris Leach Dunlap. Billie was a member of the Woodland Park Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. Billie owned and operated Small Engine Repairs in Indiana. He was also a farmer,...

Billy Joe Dunlap

Billy Joe Dunlap

Oct 11, 2020

Billy Joe Dunlap, age 68 of Knoxville passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at his residence.  Billy was born August 29, 1952 in Madison, IN and was a veteran of the United States Army.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Holley Gamble Funeral Home.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge...

Mary H Adams

Mary H Adams

Oct 11, 2020

Mary H. Adams, age 78 of Clinton passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the Water of Clinton.  Mary was born October 30, 1939.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Holley Gamble Funeral Home.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.  holleygamble.com

Kenneth W Hopper

Kenneth W Hopper

Oct 10, 2020

Kenneth W. Hopper, age 82 of Clinton, TN passed away at Tennova North Specialty Hospital on Saturday, October 10, 2020.  He was a long time member of Second Baptist Church and retired from Y-12 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.  He was born March 11, 1938 in Calvert City, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Audrey Hopper.  In addition to his...

Peggy Lewis

Peggy Lewis

Oct 8, 2020

Peggy Lewis, age 83 of Woodstock, GA passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Benton House in Woodstock.  Peggy was born November 11, 1936 to the late Carl and Eleanor McNutt.  In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Lewis.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later...

Benjamin "Benny" Cooper

Benjamin "Benny" Cooper

Oct 8, 2020

Benjamin "Benny" Cooper of Blaine passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 8, 2020.  He was born September 29, 1964 to the late Oscar and Cora Cooper.  Throughout his life he loved fishing, hunting, camping but most of all spending time with his family.  Benny was a brick mason in Anderson County and several surrounding counties. In addition...

Jessie Duncan

Jessie Duncan

Oct 7, 2020

Jessie Duncan, a Y-12 printing specialist for 29 years passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020.

He was a true professional with a passion for his craft.

Jessie was gifted with a sharp wit and the uncanny ability to prank his family and friends while maintaining a straight face. He brought smiles and laughter to those...

David Allan Mccully

David Allan Mccully

Oct 7, 2020

David Allan McCully, age 80, of Powell, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was born in Vero Beach, FL to the late Henry and Margarie Coffin McCully on August 2, 1940. David was a member of Coral Springs First United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church in Oak...

Donnie Mitchell

Donnie Mitchell

Oct 7, 2020

Donnie Mitchell, 84, of Norris TN passed away on Wednesday October 7th. He was born June 16, 1936 in Poughkeepsie, AR to the late Floyd and Opal Mitchell. He was a retired electrical consultant. Donnie was a member of Clinton TN Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife Nancy Mitchell, sons Paul and Chris Mitchell, four grandchildren...

Margie Harding

Margie Harding

Oct 7, 2020

Margie Goans Harding went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on October 7, 2020, at the age of 99 years, one month and two days—a long full life.  Margie was the oldest of five brothers and sisters and  is survived by one sister Mary Kathryn Dillow, two children:  Ronnie Harding of Forth Worth, Texas and Tere Watkins...

Geneva Whitake Rutherford

Geneva Whitake Rutherford

Oct 6, 2020

Geneva Whitaker Rutherford, age 105, of Clinton died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Morning Pointe of Clinton.

A resident of Clinton and member of St. Mark's Methodist Church since 1954.  She was the daughter of the late Frank and Bessie Whitaker.  She was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College, 1935 and Lincoln Memorial University, 1937.  She was...

Carl Edward Wright

Carl Edward Wright

Oct 5, 2020

Carl Edward Wright, age 73 of Clinton passed away at his home on Monday, October 5, 2020 after battling cancer.  Carl was born on October 23, 1946 in Clinton to the late Arthur and Tressie (Stooksbury) Wright.  He was an alumnus of Clinton High School and graduated in 1964.  Upon graduating, Carl served in the United States Air Force...

Mitchell B. Holt

Mitchell B. Holt

Oct 5, 2020

Mitchell B. Holt, age 48 of Clinton passed away at his residence on Monday, October 5, 2020.  He was employed at Skookum in Oak Ridge.  Throughout his life he loved playing video games, was an avid sports fan, and welding.  For many years Mitchell was a self-employed contractor that loved remodeling homes here in the area.  He was preceded...

Odis Phillips

Odis Phillips

Oct 4, 2020

CMSGT (USA Air Force, Retired) Odis Rhea Phillips, age 89 of Jacksboro, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born February 4, 1931 to the late Grance and Elzie Lowe Phillips on New River. Odis was raised as a Master Mason in 1964 and was a member of Sam...

Mary Louise "Lou" Cooke

Mary Louise "Lou" Cooke

Oct 4, 2020

Mary Louise "Lou" Cooke, age 84 of Andersonville passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020.  She was born December 6, 1935 in Clinton, Tennessee to the late Ethel and Elizabeth Spessard.  Throughout her life Mary loved flowering, traveling with her two sisters, and spending time with her family.  In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death...

Emily Cagle

Emily Cagle

Oct 2, 2020

Emily Margarete Cagle, age 90 of Powell passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at The Waters of Clinton.  Emily was born March 30, 1930 in Germany to the late Georg and Emily Alt. Throughout her life Emily loved shopping, working with flowers and flower arrangements, and cooking especially German foods.  Emily will be remembered as a kind loving person...

Betty F. Walker

Betty F. Walker

Oct 1, 2020

Betty F. Walker, age 87 of Knoxville a great loving mother passed away at her home on October 1, 2020 after a courageous battle with vascular dementia. Betty was a member of South Clinton Baptist Church and the Red Hats society. She retired from Martin Marietta/Y-12 as a group leader after 29 years of service.  She was a pianist...

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