Obituaries

Mar 22, 2020

Robert Clay (Bob) Jones, age 82 born June 9, 1937 in Union County passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 with his family at his side. Bob loved his family dearly. He was a long time member, deacon, and Superintendent of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Powell. Retired from TVK Automotive Warehouse after 44 years. He loved his church, family,...

Mar 20, 2020

Ronnie Wayne Pressley, age 78 of Clinton, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 8, 1941 to the late Dewey and Mary Bane Bradshaw Pressley in Knox County. He retired from Y-12 as a carpenter after 25 years of service. He was well known for his craftsmanship in custom cabinetry. He...

Mar 18, 2020

Jesse "Buddy" Massengill, age 79 of Heiskell passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  Buddy was a member of Community Missionary Baptist Church.  He was a plumber in Knoxville and the Powell area for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Marcella Campbell Massengill; parents, Jesse and Rosa Massengill;...

Mar 18, 2020

Pamela Ann Pearce, age 61 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Born December 21, 1958, in Knoxville, TN, she was preceded in death by her mother and father, Lyla Mauriece Daughtery and Chester Paul Stooksbury, and her sisters, Judy Ballew and Shelia Benton. Pamela is survived by her love, James "Eddie"...

Mar 17, 2020

Alicia Jane Dotson, age 57 of Clinton passed away at her residence on March 17, 2020.  She was born January 16, 1963 in Clinton, Tennessee to the late J.D. and Mary Belle Dotson.

The family will have Celebration of Life service held at a later date.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all...

Mar 17, 2020

Robert Sprague, age 76 of Clinton passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  Robert was born October 18, 1943 in Watertown, WI to the late Robert and Dorothy June Sprague.

The family will have a Celebration of Life Service and will be announced later by Holley Gamble Funeral Home.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in...

Mar 15, 2020

Richard Lynn Berrier, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge.  He was born on May 21, 1957 in Knoxville, TN to the late Herschel F. Berrier and Stella Mae Bohanan Berrier Cardwell.  Richard was a Rural Metro firefighter/EMT for 30 plus years.  His passion was model railroading, he contributed to the Oak...

Mar 14, 2020

Billy Mark Oakes, age 26, passed away suddenly on March 14, 2020. Billy was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 26, 1993. He was a graduate of Anderson County High School. Billy was a member of the Hillvale Baptist Church. He worked and lived in Sevier County, Tennessee. Billy always had a smile on his face and never met...

Mar 10, 2020

Roy Leon Gray, age 77 of Andersonville passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.  He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church.  Roy worked at the Anderson County highway department.  Throughout his life he loved cold/saltwater fishing, building computers and talking on his cb radios.  He never met a stranger and helped many people with automotive/machinery repairs.  Preceded...

Mar 9, 2020

Our beloved Chester "Terry" Benjamin II, a dedicated employee for the City of Clinton, a devoted Director of Clinton Optimist Club for over 35 years, a former worker of Clinton Utilities Board, and Modine Manufacturing Company, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2020.  Terry was a man who served the Clinton Community with pride and was a mentor to...

Mar 8, 2020

Leonard Joe Smith, age 67, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the NHC of Oak Ridge, TN. He was born on January 5, 1953 in Clinton, TN to the late Charlie Taylor and Arvie Lee West Smith. In addition to his parents, Leonard is preceded in death by, sisters, Bonnie Woods and Flossie McKamey; brothers,...

Mar 7, 2020

Joseph H. Wendelken, age 87 of Powell, TN died Saturday, March 7, 2020 at North Knoxville Medical Center with his wife and son at his side. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served three years in the Korean Conflict. Joseph also had previously served as a narcotics detective with the Middlesex County, New Jersey Sheriff's Department. He was...

Mar 7, 2020

Willie Mae Coapman, age 80 of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at her home. She was born on December 14, 1939 to the late Earnest and Francis Hattaway Boruff in Jamestown, TN. She had previously attended Blowing Springs Baptist Church and was currently a member of Grace Point Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Mar 6, 2020

William "Bill" A. Stokes, age 79 of Clinton, Tennessee entered his heavenly home on March 6, 2020 after a courageous battle against Parkinson's Disease. He was born on December 13, 1940. Bill dearly loved his Lord, wife, family, children, grandchildren, and friends. Bill was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church for many years where he ministered to many...

Mar 2, 2020

Richard Aubrey Buckner, born May 20, 1935 passed away March 3, 2020.  Richard was a life-long resident of Clinton where he graduated high school in 1953.

He met and married the love of his life, Marilyn, in 1958 and were inseparable throughout their life together. Together they had three children who all had children of their own....

Mar 2, 2020

Enoch Byrge, age 81, of Lake City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 2, 2020. He was of the Baptist faith. Enoch enjoyed going hunting, camping, fishing, doing home projects and working on cars with his son. He also enjoyed going to the gun range, but above all he loved spending time with his...

Feb 29, 2020

Terry Lee Webber, age 52 of Clinton, TN , born December 4, 1967 went peacefully to be with Jesus on February 29, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Terry had lived with his mother and step-father until he went to his heavenly home.

Terry is preceded in death by grandparents, Odus & Margaret Walker, Mary Ruth...

Feb 26, 2020

Stephanie Bailey, age 35, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville. She was born in Oak Ridge, TN to William and Rebecca Phillips Bailey on March 22, 1984. Stephanie was of Baptist Faith and graduated from Clinton High School Class of 2003. She loved being a mother to her daughter, Allison, they...

Feb 24, 2020

Carl Edward Shoopman, age 87 of Clinton passed away on the evening of Monday, February 24, 2020.  Carl served in the Army and was a Korean War era Veteran and former member of the Tennessee National Guard.  Carl was a lifelong member of Second Baptist Church.  He was retired from Anderson County Schools and worked for Norris Creamery and...

Feb 23, 2020

Glen Hutchison, age 79 of Rocky Top, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at his residence. He was born on August 7, 1940 to the late Elmer and Francis Hutchison in West Virginia.

The graveside service will be on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 11am at Norris Memorial Gardens with full military honors presented by Campbell...