Obituaries

Oct 16, 2020

Bonnie Williams, age 81 of Knoxville formerly of Clinton passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020.  Bonnie was born October 21, 1938 in Crossville, Tennessee to the late Henry and Clara Hall.  In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Williams.  She is survived by her son, Randall Geames of Clinton.

Oct 15, 2020

Itha Martin from Coral Springs, Florida (formerly of Speedwell, Tennessee) passed away on October 15, 2020, at the age of 84.  She was born in Speedwell, Tennessee on November 27, 1935, to the late Charlie L. Dunn and Flora B. Phillips of Speedwell and Clinton, Tennessee, respectively. Itha graduated from Powell Valley High School in 1952 and LMU in 1955. ...

Oct 14, 2020

Samuel David (Dave) Cox was called home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2020.  Dave was born on April 28, 1971 in Clinton, Tennessee where he grew up an avid Volunteer fan.  He spent his youth traversing the mountains of East Tennessee on his motorcycle where he became a competitive and successful motocross rider.  He graduated from...

Oct 13, 2020

Mary Sprouse, age 64 of Clinton passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  Mary attended Blowing Springs Baptist Church.  Throughout her life she loved going to church, sewing, playing with her dogs, but most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.  She was born April 7, 1956 in Clinton, Tennessee to the late...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...