Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 1, 2020

Geraldine Wright, age 75 of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at her home. She was born on November 24, 1944 to the late Raymond and Ellen Robbins Shoun in Lafollette. She enjoyed cooking when she was able. She also loved children and was a long time beloved member of Willowbrook Baptist Church where she taught...

Oct 1, 2020

Zachary Lee Johnston, age 29, of Clinton, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 along with his unborn child. He was born in Knoxville, TN to Charles Hickman and Patricia Johnston on September 28, 1991. Zachary was a member of Highland View Baptist Church. He graduated from Halls High School Class of 2010. Zach was kind hearted and had...

Sep 29, 2020

Cherry Kay (Whitaker) Zimmerman Nov 28, 1947 - Sept 29th, 2020 Love of my life, best friend, amazing mother, daughter, and friend to everyone. Born in Corinth, Mississippi but a long time East Tennessean. Lived in Claxton and attended Clinton High school, graduating class of 1965. Daughter to Golburn "Roy" (deceased) and Mary "June" Whitaker. Sister to Danny Whitaker....

Sep 28, 2020

Louise Kendra, age 95of Clinton, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020. She was born on January 16, 1925 to the late John and Lucy Zastavny in Glen Line, Pennsylvania.

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Sep 27, 2020

Ronald Lee Lambert, age 81 of Norris passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.  Ronald owned and operated Lambert Enterprises in Norris, Tennessee.  He was born June 29, 1939 in Sheridan, Indiana to the late Doyle and Navada Lambert.  In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his...

Sep 27, 2020

Larry Hoover, 78, departed this earth for his heavenly home on September 27, 2020. He was surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Clinton, Tennessee.

Larry was born in Cecillia, Kentucky on July 10, 1942. He was the second of four children. He graduated from Rineyville High School and joined the Air Force in November...

Sep 25, 2020

Gregory Joe Sims, age 58, of Heiskell, went home to Heaven on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was born on February 19, 1962 to the late Joe Sims and Dorothy Stallings Sims Ogle in Oak Ridge, TN. He was the owner and operator of Sims Trim Custom Cabinetry and was a very...

Sep 21, 2020

Eyvonne Mayes Cantrell Suter, 80, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020.

She was retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory where she worked as a Chemical Operator. She was the daughter of Roy Ace Mayes and Autie Mae Barnett Mayes of Clinton.  She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Jeanne Abner of Lake City...

Sep 20, 2020

Julia Nell Ferrell Reeves, age 73, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born on April 16, 1947 to the late Roy and Lois Scott Wilson Ferrell in Big Stone Gap, VA. She was a cosmetology instructor at Joseph's Beauty School from 1969-1972. Julia was a secretary...

Sep 19, 2020

Elmer Taylor passed away September 19, 2020, having lived a full life of 95 years. He was born April 22, 1925. He was a World War II veteran, retired from BellSouth after 35 years, and was a member of Poplar Creek Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hellen Keith Taylor; parents, Oscar and...

Sep 17, 2020

Aline Cole Foster, 92, of Clinton, passed away peacefully at Norris Health and Rehab early Thursday morning.

Aline was born in Norris, Tennessee on August 29, 1928 to the late William R. Cole and Jamaica Bell (Adkins) Cole.  Aline grew up in Tennessee and spent her entire life in the Clinton community. Aline was married to the...

Sep 15, 2020

Bearl David Daniels, age 63, of Oak Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center. He was born in Anderson County, TN to the late Harvey and Hattie Nard Daniels on October 7, 1956. David enjoyed listening to music and eating candy. In addition to his parents,  David is preceded in death by, Siblings, Trula...

Sep 15, 2020

Edna Y. Blair, age 91 passed away peacefully at home in Clinton on September 15, 2020.  She was a member of Edgemoor Baptist Church.  She enjoyed crocheting and knitting.

She is preceded in death by her husband Buford Blair, parents John and Eva York, one sister and four brothers.

She is survived by her children:...

Sep 11, 2020

Rodney McClellan, age 66, born February 10, 1954 in Knoxville, TN, died September 11, 2020 due to complications of Pneumonia. Rodney resided in Andersonville, TN most of his life and spent his last years in Clinton, TN. Rodney's smile could brighten the day and lighten the load of anyone who cared for him. He is loved and will be missed...

Sep 9, 2020

Ronald A. Mahaffey, 72, of Coalgate, Oklahoma was called home by his Savior just before midnight on September 9, 2020 after a lengthy but courageous fight with cancer and Parkinson's Disease.

A Renaissance man descended from Scottish immigrants and English kings, Ron died west of the Mississippi on a ranch he and his bride of 51 years...

Sep 9, 2020

Nona Sims Armstrong, age 62, passed away peacefully in her home on September 9, 2020. She was born June 3, 1958 to the late Joe Hubert Sims and Dorothy Stallings Sims Ogle.

Nona enjoyed spoiling her dog Foxy, cooking and thrift shopping.

She had a servant heart and spent her career as a CNA at...