Obituaries

May 15, 2022

Charles Herbert Richmond, age 84, passed away at NHC in Oak Ridge, TN on Sunday, May 15th, 2022. Charles was an elder of First Apostolic Church in Knoxville, TN for over 50 years, and he was also the song leader and superintendent. He became an ordained minister on June 18th, 1967. Charles enjoyed doing mechanic work and restoring antique cars....

May 3, 2022

Peggy Perry, age 86, passed away at Summit View in Rocky Top, TN on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022. Peggy is survived by two sisters, Linda Peitz of Kettering, OH, and Johnnie Vitas of Willowick, OH. Jones Mortuary, LLC. in Clinton, TN is in charge of arrangements.

May 1, 2022

Donald Elbert McGhee of Clinton, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Donald was of the Baptist faith and a member at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  He enjoyed farming, gardening, cutting hay, and being around his cows.  Donald was an outgoing, likeable person, with a big heart who lived...

Apr 28, 2022

Ralph “Sam” Hinch, age 79, passed away at his home in Clinton, TN on Thursday, April 28th, 2022. Sam played basketball while attending Jacksboro High School and was awarded a scholarship to King College in Bristol, TN where he obtained a bachelor’s degree. While attending King College, Sam was the captain of the basketball team. Throughout his adult years, he...

Apr 22, 2022

Donald L. Disney, born on Thursday, July 26th, 1945 and crossed over Jordan on Friday, April 22nd, 2022.

He was a proud Air Force Veteran and a graduate of Cumberland College, as well as a member, Deacon, and retired facility Manager of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church in Knoxville. He loved the farm life his whole adult life as well as...

Apr 21, 2022

Evelyn Ruth Givens, age 58, passed away at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN on Thursday, April 21st, 2022. Evelyn was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Anna Wilkins, and several brothers and sisters.

Evelyn is survived by her...

Apr 18, 2022

Juanita Faye Jeffers, age 85, passed away at her home in Clinton, TN on Monday, April 18th, 2022. Juanita enjoyed going to the senior center and spending time with Genesis. She was an active lady and also enjoyed watching westerns. She worked at Phillip Morris for several years.

Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, Carter and Winnie Wright;...

Apr 18, 2022

William “Cliff” Martin, age 86, passed away at his home in Clinton, TN on Monday, April 18th, 2022. Cliff has been a resident of Clinton for most of his life. He was a member of Big Valley Church of God, and he enjoyed fishing and watching Nascar. Cliff will be remembered as a loving husband and a wonderful dad.

Cliff...

Apr 12, 2022

Norma Jane Day, age 67, of Rocky Top, TN was called to her eternal home in Heaven in the early morning hours on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022. Norma and her husband, Glenn, have been married for nearly 51 years and they have Pastored at Gospel Light Church of God for nearly 40 years. Norma loved her family, especially her grandchildren....

Apr 8, 2022

John “Ray” Deal, age 78 of Clinton, TN passed away at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge on Friday, April 8th, 2022. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on August 10th, 1943. Ray was a member of Edgemoor Baptist Church.

Ray was a kind and gentle soul and very generous to people and his church.

He loved cars and clocks,...

Apr 2, 2022

No services are planned for Ms. Kesterson at this time.  

Jonesmortuary, Clinton, TN is in charge of all arrangements.

 

Mar 29, 2022

Bertha Fritts, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Bertha was a fearless and selfless woman who loved the Lord. Heaven gained a heart of gold when Bertha was called home. She was a member of Deep Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, canning, and spending time with her family....

Mar 26, 2022

Bulla Maie Vickery, age 84, passed away at NHC of Oak Ridge, TN on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. Bulla was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She loved going to church, cooking, sewing, doing yard work, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Bulla is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Lillie McGill; husband, William Vickery; sons, Charles...

Mar 25, 2022

Billie Steve Lowe, age 76, passed away at his home in Clinton, TN on Friday, March 25th, 2022. In his free time, Steve enjoyed fishing and hunting. He worked as a masonry and coal miner for a great portion of his life.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Faye Lowe; brothers, Ed, Dennie, Larry, John, and...

Mar 25, 2022

Mar 24, 2022

Oscar A. Bunch, age 82 of Clinton, TN passed away on Thursday, March24, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family. Oscar was always a happy person and was a pleasure to be around simply because he was fun to be with. He will truly be missed by those who...

Mar 21, 2022

JB Phillips, 77 of Clinton, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, March 21st, 2022. He attended Rosedale and Clinton Schools. He worked for Roadway, Jones Trucking and PIE for over 25 years. He was a member of Jarnigan’s Chapel Baptist Church, Clinton. A loving father, grandfather and uncle to his family who will be deeply missed....

Mar 20, 2022

Billy Dwight Bunch, age 69, passed away at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN on Saturday, March 20th, 2022. Billy enjoyed wrestling, going to Gatlinburg, watching westerns, and he was a fan of the Atlanta Braves. Above all, Billy loved his daughter, Holly, dearly.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Estelle Bunch; wife, Donna Bunch;...

Mar 15, 2022

Terry Eugene Brogdon, 68, died March 15, 2022, at his home in Clinton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah, and his parents, B.F. and Genevieve Brogdon. Survivors include Deborah's daughters, Mrs. Amy (Jonathan) Nichols, Mrs. Pamela (Jeremy) Cummings, and Courtney Phillips; and grandchildren, Brock Nichols, Brooke Nichols, Callie Cummings and Camden Cummings. Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN...

Mar 14, 2022

Sherry Elaine Smith, age 74, passed away at her home in Clinton, TN on Monday, March 14, 2022. Sherry loved to read her Bible and watch Pastors on TV. She loved her family and had a heart of gold.

Sherry is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Alma Thomas, and her son, Larry Smith JR.

She is survived...