Obituaries

James Thomas Riggs

James Thomas Riggs

Jun 28, 2021

James Thomas Riggs, age 80 of Rocky Top, TN passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Summit View of Rocky Top in Rocky Top, TN. He loved to talk and tinker with things. James worked for the Scott Station in Lake City for 17 years. He loved going to church. Old country music was his favorite to listen to....

Ruby Jewell Cantrell

Ruby Jewell Cantrell

Jun 24, 2021

Ruby Jewell Cantrell, age 74, of Powell, Tn, passed away at Methodist Medical Center on June 24, 2021. She was a member of New Life Church of the Nazarene in Oak Ridge TN. Jewell worked for Methodist Medical Center for 53 years. Jewell is preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin “Frank” Cantrell; father, Grady Hastings; brother, Anthony Hastings...

Janet Eldridge Belch

Janet Eldridge Belch

Jun 23, 2021

Janet Eldridge Belch, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. Janet has lived local to Lake City all of her life and she was an avid member of First Baptist Church in Mount Juliet, TN. She loved her grandkids, flowers, and cake decorating. Janet will be remembered as a special woman...

William Franklin Adkins

William Franklin Adkins

Jun 21, 2021

William ‘Bill’ Franklin Adkins, age 67, passed away at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN on Monday, June 21, 2021. Bill is from Melbourne, FL but has lived locally to Clinton, TN since 2002. Bill was a US Marine for several years. After dedicating years of service to our country, he became a truck driver/truck driver instructor. He loved...

Barney  Hensley

Barney Hensley

Jun 18, 2021

Barney Hensley, age 58, passed away at his home in Caryville, TN on Friday, June 18, 2021. Barney loved to work on computers, tell jokes and stories, and go to flea markets. He will be deeply missed by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Stella Hensley. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Hensley...

Brenda Lynn Shoopman

Brenda Lynn Shoopman

Jun 15, 2021

Brenda Lynn Shoopman, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Brenda spent most of her life as a preschool teacher. In her later years, she has enjoyed spending time with her family and her animals. Brenda loved her family very much, and her animals had a special place in...

Donna Faye Rimel

Donna Faye Rimel

Jun 13, 2021

Donna Faye Rimel, age 75, travelled home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Donna dedicated a great deal of her life to her career of being an LPN for 29 years. Donna was incredibly involved in her church; she was a youth leader for several years. Donna played numerous instruments (piano, accordion, bass, and organ) and...

Michelle Renee Wikle

Michelle Renee Wikle

Jun 13, 2021

Michelle Renee Wikle, age 52 of Heiskell, TN passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at her home. She was full of spunk, enjoyed life and would tell you instantly what she thought. Michelle loved her grandchildren and son. Michelle is preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Patsy Tibbett; and her sister, Patty Byrge. She is survived...

Betty Lue Jarnigan

Betty Lue Jarnigan

Jun 11, 2021

Betty Lue Jarnigan, age 83, travelled home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, June 11, 2021. Betty was an active member of Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church, located here in Clinton. She loved her grandkids and her family dearly. She will be remembered for loving life and always ready to go somewhere. Betty will be significantly missed by all....

Elmira L. Trentham

Elmira L. Trentham

Jun 10, 2021

Elmira L. (Cagley) Trentham, age 96, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Elmira retired from Clinton City Schools and was a member of Clinton Church of Christ. Her granddaughter and great grandsons were the lights of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. Also preceded in death by...

Calvin  Webber Jr

Calvin Webber Jr

Jun 9, 2021

Calvin Coolidge Webber Jr, 58 of Clinton, TN, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. Calvin was born on June 13, 1962 to Calvin and Della Webber in Middletown, Ohio. After graduating high school, Calvin began his life-long career, diligently working in grocery stores. He married Wanda Webber...

Derrick Scott Hembree

Derrick Scott Hembree

Jun 8, 2021

Derrick Scott Hembree, age 40, passed away at Tennova West Medical Center on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Derrick was a mechanic and worked for MDAC. Derrick was also a member of FFA. He enjoyed Woodworking and Camping. Derrick liked doing mechanic work with his dad. He enjoyed board games and loved his...

Charles Lee Martin Jr.

Charles Lee Martin Jr.

Jun 6, 2021

Charles Lee Martin Jr, age 44, of Clinton, passed away at UT Medical Center on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Charles was a man who loved to work on vehicles of all types. He loved his children dearly, and he will be remembered as a loving brother, friend, and father. He is preceded in death by his parents; Charles Martin Sr...

Henry  Brummett

Henry Brummett

Jun 3, 2021

Henry Brummett, age 70, of Maynardville, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 3, 2021. He was a loving husband and will be deeply missed by his wife, Barbara. There are no memorial services scheduled at this time as the family has requested. Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.

Karen Faye Petersen

Karen Faye Petersen

May 26, 2021

Karen Petersen, age 68, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2021 in Knoxville, TN. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa but spent a great deal of her adult life in Clinton, TN. Karen will be remembered as a wonderful mother, loving wife, and loving grandmother. She enjoyed raising Yorkshire Terriers, which she did for approximately 30 years. Karen loved to...

Waylon James Gentry

Waylon James Gentry

May 25, 2021

Waylon Gentry, age 51, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Waylon will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. He loved everyone. Waylon was an enthusiast of cars and trucks, and he also collected antiques of all kinds. He loved to be outside and...

Nathanial  Wade Bullock

Nathanial Wade Bullock

May 23, 2021

Nathan Bullock, age 42 of Clinton, TN passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Nathan is a Marine Veteran who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on cars. He will be missed by many. He is survived by his father, Larry Bullock of Clinton; his mother, Jane Holbrook of Heiskell; his...

Elaine Thomas

Elaine Thomas

May 21, 2021

Gilda “Elaine” Thomas, age 44 of Heiskell, TN passed away suddenly on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Tennova North Medical Center in Powell, TN. She loved her family, and had a special love for her grandbabies. Elaine enjoyed music. She was a very caring person and would help anyone who was in need. Elaine is preceded in death by her...

Charles Kenneth Shoopman Jr.

Charles Kenneth Shoopman Jr.

May 13, 2021

Charles Kenneth Shoopman Jr., age 51, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday May 13, 2021 in Clinton. Charles loved fishing, he loved his son, his mother and his Aunt Sandra. He did his best to enjoy every day of his life. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Kenneth Shoopman Sr. He is survived by his...

Maxine Ruth Lowe

Maxine Ruth Lowe

May 11, 2021

Maxine Ruth Lowe, age 89, of Clinton, TN, travelled to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Maxine will be remembered as a kind, gentle, and generous person. Her family describes her as a loyal and faithful woman. She was known for cooking for families and friends during times of grievances; she was always willing to help. Maxine was...

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