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Justin Lynn Braden

Justin Lynn Braden

Jul 7, 2020

Justin Lynn Braden, age 32 of Briceville, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was born on April 30, 1988 in Oak Ridge.   He enjoyed playing Xbox, shooting, off-roading. Justin also loved to cook, work on cars, but most of all he loved spending time with his girls.

He...

Tonia Parkes

Tonia Parkes

Jul 6, 2020

Sunrise: Tonia Lee (Sanders) Parkes was born May 10,1946 in Weed, CA. Sunset: Tonia Lee (Sanders) Parkes, age 74 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Michigan City, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 6, 2020. Toni gave her life over to Christ over 20 years ago at God's Grace in Michigan City, IN....

Billy Ray Carter

Billy Ray Carter

Jul 3, 2020

Mr. Billy Ray Carter passed away peacefully at his home in Powell, Tennessee on July 3, 2020. Billy Ray, 70, was born on August 11, 1949 in Lake City, (Rocky Top) Tennessee.

Billy Ray attended Lake City High School in Lake City, Tennessee where he was a big sports fan.  He participated in multiple sports in high...

Paul Kenneth Morlock

Paul Kenneth Morlock

Jul 3, 2020

Paul Kenneth Morlock, age 64 of Clinton was called from his temporary earthly home to his permanent home on Friday, July 3, 2020.  Paul was a member of the New Life Nazarene Church in Oak Ridge.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the American Legion.  Anyone that knew Paul knew that he...

Ruth Sharp Mccarty

Ruth Sharp Mccarty

Jul 2, 2020

Ruth Sharp McCarty, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 2, 2020 at her home surrounded by family members.  She was the beloved wife of Ivon Eugene McCarty until his death of December 9, 1999.  They shared 53 years together as man and wife and raised their 5 children in a loving Christian home.  Ruth was...

Robert "Bobo" James Roberson

Robert "Bobo" James Roberson

Jul 1, 2020

– Robert James "Robbie" - "BoBo" Roberson, age 77, of Powell, formerly Dyersburg, TN, died peacefully at home July 1, 2020. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during Vietnam. Robbie retired after 35 years from Y-12 National Security Complex, also a member of I.B.E.W. 760. He sponsored Knoxville Rugby Club and the Boys Club of America...

Joann Broyles Underwood

Joann Broyles Underwood

Jun 30, 2020

JoAnn Broyles Underwood (88) was granted her angel wings on Tuesday June 30, 2020 at 9:19 a.m.  Her final days were spent at Tennova Health & Rehab Center, in LaFollette, Tn.

JoAnn was born in Kingsport,  Tn to Ralph and Lula Crain May 4, 1932.  She is proceeded in death by her 1st husband...

Rapheal Durbin

Rapheal Durbin

Jun 30, 2020

Raphael Durbin, age 101 passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Ben Atchley Veterans Home.  He was a veteran of the United States Army who was a medic and worked in the lab during World War II.  Throughout his life he enjoyed working on cars and woodworking.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Durbin; parents,...

Betty V. Gray

Betty V. Gray

Jun 30, 2020

Betty V. Gray, 87 of Clinton, TN died on June 30, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Edmond and Ocie VanCleave of Carroll County, TN., and is also predeceased by grandson, Zachary Wood, brother and sister-in-law Celton and Mary VanCleave, brother-in-law Max Mays, and nephew Dennis Mays. She is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Don...

Carol Jean Johnson

Carol Jean Johnson

Jun 29, 2020

Carol Jean Johnson, 90, died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on June 29, 2020 from complications of cancer.

Born August 16, 1929 on the dusty plains of Fort Morgan, CO to Clarence DeBoer and Helen Marie Orr DeBoer, Carol graduated from Fort Morgan High School and then Colorado School of Education, (where...

Ferris Lou Stokes Wood

Ferris Lou Stokes Wood

Jun 27, 2020

Ferris Lou Stokes Wood, of Clinton, TN, died on June 27, 2020. A lifelong Clintonian, she was born in the family home on March 30, 1937 to Sara Elizabeth Cunningham Stokes and Earl Montford Stokes, both of whom pre-deceased her.

She attended Clinton schools and at Clinton High School, met the love of her life, David Lynn...

Robbie Lynn White

Robbie Lynn White

Jun 26, 2020

Friday morning the Lord called one of His home. Robbie L. White, age 73, of Clinton, passed away peacefully at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was retired from Dico Tire Company in Clinton. Robbie enjoyed spending time with his family and his 3 grandchildren. Robbie enjoyed spending time with his special friend Ginger King at her deli...

Randy Lee Farmer

Randy Lee Farmer

Jun 24, 2020

If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.

Randy Lee Farmer, age 64 of Clinton Tennessee, passed away in his home on June 24 2020.

Born in Maryville Tn, He was the son of James Marion Farmer and Alice Elizabeth Wiggins.

Randy was a 1974 Graduate of Clinton...

Viola Hembree

Viola Hembree

Jun 19, 2020

Viola Susie Bunch Hembree, a ge 73 of Vasper, TN, passed away Friday, June 19th, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center Oak Ridge. She was born in Anderson County, Tn.

Viola is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Arnold "Shorty" Hembree.

Parents; Willie and Martha Daughtery Bunch; s isters, Mary...

Samuel Duane Cox

Samuel Duane Cox

Jun 18, 2020

Samuel D. Cox, age 69, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 29, 1951 to the late Raymond Cox and Martha Jane Worthington in Clinton. Samuel was the Assistant Chief of Police for the City of Norris in the mid-1970's. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors.  Samuel loved...

Jo Ann Hill

Jo Ann Hill

Jun 17, 2020

Jo Ann Hill, age 74, of Clinton, passed away June 17, 2020 at her home.  She was born October 13, 1945 in Anderson County, Tennessee to Joe and Elizabeth Moore.  Jo Ann was a dedicated member of Long Field Baptist Church.  She lived her life by the words of Proverbs 3:6 " Seek God's will in all you do,...

Perry Everett Gregg, Ii

Perry Everett Gregg, Ii

Jun 15, 2020

Perry Everett Gregg, II, age 45 of Andersonville, TN passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at the University of Kentucky. Perry was a truck driver who loved singing, country music, volunteering for veterans and his community and being on the water.  He was a loving son, brother, husband and father.

Preceded in death by his mother, Carol...

Donna Goans Irwin

Donna Goans Irwin

Jun 8, 2020

Obituary for Donna Goans Irwin- Born January 18, 1929 in Seattle, Washington. Died June 8, 2020 in Farragut, Tn.

Our dear Nana left us while surrounded by family telling stories of both trying to avoid her wrath or being comforted by her love. She quietly listened to all the tall tales and then slipped away to join...

Estel Jack Shoupe

Estel Jack Shoupe

Jun 7, 2020

Estel Jack Shoupe, age 71 of Rocky Top, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 25, 1949 in Caryville.

He is preceded in death by: mother, Vida Jane Duncan; father, Jack Jobe; sister, Dorris Leonard; and grandson, Wesley Leach.

He is survived by: children, Shawnee Shoupe of...

Sherry Elliott

Sherry Elliott

Jun 6, 2020

Sherry Elliott went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 6, 2020, afternoon surrounded by family at home. She was known for making delicious cakes, a love of gardening and spending time with family.

She was preceded in death by her mother Rema M. Lively and many other family members. She is survived by her loving husband...

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