Obituaries

Hazel Irene Thomas

Hazel Irene Thomas

Oct 16, 2022

 

Hazel Irene Thomas, age 80 of Clinton, TN, passed away at her home in Clinton on Sunday, October 16th, 2022. Hazel played ball on one of the special needs teams when she was younger, and she really enjoyed it. As an adult, she loved to go to yard sales, go shopping, she loved flowers, and especially her cat named...

Willie Thomas Petty

Willie Thomas Petty

Oct 15, 2022

 

Willie Thomas Petty, age 86, of Clinton, TN passed away at his home on Saturday, October 15th, 2022. Willie was a member of Community Baptist Church in Oliver Springs, TN. Willie loved Jesus and he enjoyed singing gospel music. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, gardening, and landscaping. Willie will be remembered as the neighborhood “grandfather”...

Harry Davis

Harry Davis

Oct 15, 2022

 

Harry Bynum Davis, age 79 of Clinton, Tn. passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tn.  Born on April 23, 1943 in Harmon, Ky. he was the  son of the late Harry and Lina Farris Davis.

 

Harry is survived by his son Seth Davis; brothers Larry and Jerry Davis; grandsons Ernst...

Angel Jesus Cruz

Angel Jesus Cruz

Oct 12, 2022

 

Angel Jesus Cruz, age 46, of Greenback, TN, passed away unexpectedly at Roane County Medical Center on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his father, Angel Cruz Sr.

Angel leaves behind his mother, Judith Valdez; daughter, Athena Cruz of Miami, FL; brother, Chris Cruz of Clinton, TN; sister, Stephanie Cruz of Ft. Meyers, FL.

Jones...

Charles "Charlie" Edward Bowling

Charles "Charlie" Edward Bowling

Oct 8, 2022

 

Charles “Charlie” Edward Bowling, age 78, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on October 8th, 2022, at NHC of Oakridge, Tn. Charles was a retired Union Welder.  Born Dec. 24, 1943, he was the son of the late William Edward and Lorine Mary Rhea Bowling.

Charles is preceded in death by his wife Linda Ann Bowling and his brother Richard...

Randall Gene "Randy" Rhodey

Randall Gene "Randy" Rhodey

Oct 7, 2022

 

Randall Gene “Randy” Rhodey, age 57, of Oak Ridge, TN passed away at his home in Oak Ridge on Friday, October 7th, 2022. He was a member of Poplar Creek Baptist Church.

Randy is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Buchanan and Connie Rhodey; his brothers, Charlie Rhodey, Steve Rhodey, and Billy Rhodey.

He is survived by his...

Chad Joseph Williams

Chad Joseph Williams

Oct 7, 2022

Chad Joseph Williams, age 48 of Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Williams.

He is survived by his mother Delrea Williams of California; daughter Cheyanne Cannon of Oak Ridge; son Chase Williams of Oak Ridge; sisters Shelley Amon and Shelia Williams-Morris.

Jones Mortuary of Clinton, Tennessee is...

Randall Eugene Dotson

Randall Eugene Dotson

Oct 5, 2022

 

Randall “Randy” Dotson, age 60, of Clinton, TN, left this world suddenly on October 4, 2022. Randy was a handyman who could fix anything. He enjoyed tinkering with cars, lawn mowers and other things. He worked at J B Rhea and Son Pottery.

Randy is proceeded in death by his mother, Kay Dotson; sisters Ollie Dotson and Bertha “Penny”...

Richard Joseph Thomson

Richard Joseph Thomson

Oct 2, 2022

 

Richard Joseph Thomson, age 60, of Clinton, TN passed away at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022. Richard was a kind and brilliant soul that paved the way in the career field of behavior analysis. He was very compassionate about helping people and he was unwavering in his ethics and morals concerning his...

Melissa Lynn Milton

Melissa Lynn Milton

Sep 27, 2022

 

Melissa Lynn Milton, age 51, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Clinton, TN on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022. Melissa is preceded in death by her father, Ronnie Perryman.

She leaves behind her mother, Vickie Lynn Robbins of Clinton, TN; son, Jimmy Robertson (Christy) of Knoxville, TN; daughter, Heather Ward (Matt) of McKenzie, TN; brother, Anthony Trentham of Knoxville,...

James Clyde Cox

James Clyde Cox

Sep 11, 2022

Corporal James Clyde Cox. United States Army, Korean War Veteran. Age 90, born in Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Corporal Cox, was a very patriotic man, who enjoyed watching the University of Tennessee Football play, fishing, playing the lottery, walking, exercising and ABSOLUTELY loved spending time with his grandchildren....

Kenneth Ray Patton

Kenneth Ray Patton

Sep 10, 2022

 

Kenneth Ray Patton, age 65, of Oliver Springs, TN, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Saturday, September 10th, 2022. Kenny was a member of North Clinton Baptist Church, and he loved the Lord. His grandson, Wesson, was his entire world. In his free time, he enjoyed listening to music, building stuff, and working at the wood mill. Kenny...

Caroline Maples Snelling

Caroline Maples Snelling

Sep 7, 2022

 

Caroline Maples Snellings, age 74 of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee following a period of declining health.

Born in Clinton, Tennessee on March 28, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Arburth M. and Nellie Golden Maples.

She is survived by her husband Melvin Snellings of the home.

Private...

Kimberly Jean Haggard

Kimberly Jean Haggard

Sep 7, 2022

Kimberly Rippons Haggard passed away in her home on September 7, 2022.  She leaves behind a beautiful daughter and a deep hole in the hearts of all that knew and loved her.

No public services will be held for Kimberly.  

Lesa Kay Miller

Lesa Kay Miller

Sep 6, 2022

 

Lesa Kay Miller, age 55, of Andersonville, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Lesa liked to sing and dance, and she was always the life of the party.

Lesa leaves behind her father, Paul Compton of CA; mother, Carol Manzano of CA; husband of 30 years, Charles “Chuck” Stevens; sons,...

Carl B. Brock

Carl B. Brock

Aug 29, 2022

 

Carl B. Brock, age 64, of Clinton, TN, passed away on Monday, August 29th, 2022 at the Waters in Clinton. Carl was a hardworking man who did paint and body work on vehicles for most of his life. At one point, he owned his own business. In his free time, he liked to go out to eat, go to...

Linda Lou Paxton

Linda Lou Paxton

Aug 28, 2022

Linda Lou Paxton, age 75, of Clinton, TN passed away on Sunday, August 28th, 2022 in Clinton, TN at her daughters home.  She loved her children and grandchildren, and spending time with them.  In her younger days, she loved gardening. She was very giving, had a big heart, especially for the less fortunate ones.  Anyone who came to her house...

Nina Gail Hembree

Nina Gail Hembree

Aug 27, 2022

 

Nina Gail Hembree, age 78 of Clinton, TN, passed away at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN on Saturday, August 27th, 2022. Nina was a member of the Red Hat Society, specifically the Tennessee Sassy Red Hatters. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Claxton but enjoyed visiting several other churches in the area. Every summer,...

Shelby Jean Sexton

Shelby Jean Sexton

Aug 26, 2022

 

Shelby Jean Sexton, age 85, of Caryville, TN, passed away at Tennova North in Powell, TN surrounded by family on Friday, August 26th, 2022. Shelby was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church. She was a very faithful Christian, and she loved reading her bible daily. Game nights with her family was the light of her life, and she...

Frances Fay Poore

Frances Fay Poore

Aug 26, 2022

Frances Fay Poore, age 85, passed away at her home in Clinton, TN on Friday, August 26th, 2022. Frances was a fun, Christian woman who loved the Lord, and loved listening to gospel music. She was a huge fan of Elvis as well. Frances enjoyed spending time with her family and her fur baby, Sophie.

She is preceded in death...