Obituaries

Peggy Sue Jeffers

Peggy Sue Jeffers

Apr 9, 2025

Peggy Sue Jeffers (née Chase), age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 9, 2025, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Born on July 6, 1947, in Briceville, Tennessee, Peggy lived a life marked by dedication to her family and her profession. 

Peggy devoted over three decades of her life to the field of medicine, retiring from Covenant Health after 30...

William Archer Rhodey

William Archer Rhodey

Apr 5, 2025

William Archer Rhodey 70, of Oak Ridge TN, went to be with the Lord, and his family on Saturday April 5th, 2025. He passed at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on March 12th, 1955, and raised in Clinton (Marlow) TN. William was better well-known as Archer, Archie, Or Arch. He worked for Marlow's volunteer fire dept., spent...

Diana Long

Diana Long

Apr 3, 2025

Diana Long, age, 66 of Clinton, TN passed away on Monday, April 3, 2025, at Diversicare of Oak Ridge, TN. She was born on January 12, 1959, to the late Charles and Frankie Long. After graduating high school, she had the desire to join the army and become a veteran of the United States. Diana loved her family. She also...

Ronnie Malicoat

Ronnie Malicoat

Mar 27, 2025

Ronnie Malicoat (79) went home to be with the Lord and his wife of 59 years on Thursday, March 27, surrounded by loved ones.

Ronnie was born on January 4, 1946 in LaFollette TN. He was employed by the City of LaFollette Street Department for 34 years.

Ronnie’s greatest joy in life were his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. He left behind...

Charles Lee Giles

Charles Lee Giles

Mar 25, 2025

Charles Giles, 87, of Clinton, TN passed away on March 25, 2025 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. He was born on May 17, 1937 to the late Fred and Alberta Steele. He is preceded in death by wife, Mary Robbins Giles, brothers Jack Giles, Frank Giles, Wayne Giles, Troy Giles and sisters Betty Wilcox, Pat Perritt, Lucille Jones and Maxine...

Judy Cook

Judy Cook

Mar 22, 2025

Judy Cook age 52, of Clinton Tn, passed away on Saturday March 22, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center. Judy was born on March 23, 1972, to the late McCoy and Mary Cook. Judy loved the Tn Vols and was a big Harley Davidson fan, most of all she loved her family and friends. Judy loved listening to music and was...

Kenneth Ray Overbay

Kenneth Ray Overbay

Mar 17, 2025

Kenneth Ray Overbay, 62, of Clinton, TN, passed away on March 17, 2025. He was the middle child born on August 20, 1962 to Donie Edward and Thelma Faye Overbay. He is preceded in death by his parents Donie and Thelma; his brother Anthony (Tony). He is survived by his children Natashia Overbay-Phillips (Brandon) and Aaron Overbay; his grandchildren Raylan,...

Jerry Elliott Burnette

Jerry Elliott Burnette

Mar 9, 2025

Jerry Elliott Burnette, age 54, passed away on Sunday March 9, 2025, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Jerry was born on February 6, 1971, in Lake City, Tennessee to Jack Burnette and the late Cloia Burnette. Jerry loved his family, and loved the outdoors, He was an avid UT and Atlanta Braves fan. Jerry enjoyed fishing, camping and swimming and he...

Danny Joe Idles

Danny Joe Idles

Mar 3, 2025

Danny Joe Idles, age 72, passed away on Monday March 3, 2025 at his home in Clinton, Tennessee surrounded by his family. Danny was born in Briceville, Tennessee on July 17, 1952, to the late Henry and Nellie Idles. Danny had many hobbies including bowling, working outside and loved fishing. But his main hobby was just working hard. 

Along with his...

Barbara Lynn Masters

Barbara Lynn Masters

Feb 21, 2025

Barbara Lynn Masters (Kerestessy), Age 64, of Caryville TN peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on February 21, 2025. Barbara was born November 11, 1960, in Huntington, Long Island, and lived her life proud of being a “New Yorka.”

Barbara, lovingly known as Nana to many, will be forever remembered and deeply missed by those she has left...

Joy Renee' O'Neal

Joy Renee' O'Neal

Feb 20, 2025

Joy Renee’ O’Neal, age 59 of Clinton, Tn. passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 5, 1965 in Clinton, Tn. she was the daughter of the late Argo W. and Alma Guy Duncan.

Joy is survived by her husband: Fred “Joe” O’Neal and daughter: Meagan Watson and husband Ryan of Clinton;...

Jane Gibbs Holbrook

Jane Gibbs Holbrook

Feb 20, 2025

Jane Gibbs Holbrook, age 72 of Heiskell, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at her home following a period of declining health.

Born on July 4, 1952 in Clinton, Tn. she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Jessie Russell Gibbs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Holbrook; her son:...

Shirley Jane White

Shirley Jane White

Feb 1, 2025

Shirley Jane Spears White, born in Lake City, Tn. on September 2, 1937 to the late Claude and Ella Bullock Spears, went to be with her Savior on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the age of 87.

Shirley made her home in Clinton, Tn. She attended and graduated from Knoxville Business College and the Tennessee School of Beauty. Shirley was a...

Arthur Roy (Junior) McCoy, Jr.

Arthur Roy (Junior) McCoy, Jr.

Jan 31, 2025

Arthur Roy (Junior) McCoy, Jr., age 55 of Northport, Alabama and formerly of Andersonville, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 31, 2025. He worked as a maintenance supervisor at Eastwood Middle School.

Born on June 20, 1969 he was the son of the late Arthur Roy McCoy, Sr. and Brenda Helton Barth. In addition to his father, he was also...

Susie Marie Collins

Susie Marie Collins

Jan 31, 2025

Susie Marie Collins, age 96 of Heiskell, TN passed away on Friday, January 31st, 2025, at the Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville, TN. She was born October 10th, 1928, to the late John Columbus and Rachel Elizabeth Wolfenburger. She loved her family and friends. Susie was a very strong-willed person.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by...

Joseph Matthew Hatmaker

Joseph Matthew Hatmaker

Jan 20, 2025

Joseph (Joe) Matthew Hatmaker also known as Woogie, age 39, passed away at his home in Oak Ridge, TN on January 20, 2025. Joe was born on April 4, 1985, to Melvin Kent and Jane Moss. Joe was a wonderful husband, father and proud to be a dad. He loved animals and music. Joe took pride in his aquarium and...

Gary Edward Johnson

Gary Edward Johnson

Jan 15, 2025

Gary Edward Johnson, age 65, passed away on Wednesday January 15, 2025, at his home in Clinton, Tennessee. Gary was born on August 21, 1959, to the late Kyle and Mildred Johnson. Gary was a member of Briceville Volunteer Fire Department, He loved watching Nascar racing and antique vehicles. He enjoyed cooking, vacationing and diamond art painting.

Gary is survived by...

Larry Raymond Housley

Larry Raymond Housley

Jan 14, 2025

Larry Raymond Housley, Master Sergeant, USAF, (retired), age 72 of SC / TN (Currently Conway, SC) passed away under hospice care in Myrtle Beach SC.

Larry was born in Powell Tennessee to the late Zella Mae Housley (Roop) and the late Leonard R. Housley. He grew up in Anderson County Tennessee, graduating from Clinton Senior High School, Class of 1970. Master...

Dallas L Stooksbury

Dallas L Stooksbury

Jan 14, 2025

Dallas L. Stooksbury, age 85 of Powell, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home. He was born October 6, 1939, in Clinton, TN to the late Lon and Zena Stooksbury. Dallas was a U.S. Army Veteran. He loved his family and enjoyed aggravating his grandkids and was such a jokester. His passion was teaching Sunday school...

Emmit Carroll

Emmit Carroll

Jan 9, 2025

Emmit Carroll, age 65 of Clinton, TN passed away on Thursday January 9, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. 

Emmit was the son of the late Elsie and Ruby Lowe Carroll. Emmit is also preceded in death by his brother William Carroll, sister’s Janice Daugherty, Tina Carroll, Loma Carroll and Annie Phillips. Emmit is survived by brothers, James,...

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