Obituaries

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...

Mar 13, 2022

Linda D. Anthony- age 71 of Clinton, passed away March 13th, 2022 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, TN.

Linda was born on July 23rd, 1950 in Knoxville, TN. she attended Clinton High School. During her career she worked for the Oak Ridger, Aetna Insurance Company, and ORNL where...

Mar 13, 2022

Betty Jean Powers, age 84, passed away at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed flower gardening.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Marie Cox; sons, Darrell Powers and Michael Powers; daughter, Kathy Powers; brothers, Don Cox and Johnny Cox; sister, Gearldine...

Mar 9, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Bailey, age 65, passed away at her home in Clinton, TN on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Elizabeth was a member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church. She dedicated over 40 years of her life to her career at Carlisle Tire in Clinton, TN. Elizabeth was a second-degree black belt in karate, and in her free time she enjoyed fishing,...

Mar 7, 2022

Carl Reece Kesterson born September 10, 1934, in Clinton TN.  He was called home Monday, March 7th, 2022, at his home while surrounded by loved ones.     Carl was preceded in death by: his parents, Hubert and Acie Kesterson, beloved son, Billy Kesterson, and beloved grandson, Weston Mitchell; sisters, Dorothea Kesterson and Lougene Reddell, brothers, Curtis Daniel and Melvin...

Mar 4, 2022

3/24/1930 — 3/4/2022

Roy E. Biddle, of Oak Ridge, TN passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022.

There’s a lot of life that can be lived in nearly 92 years and Roy Edward Biddle made the most of every moment. Often regarded as “the happiest man you’ll ever meet,” Roy never knew a stranger.

Roy grew up in Sevierville, TN....

Mar 4, 2022

Frances Ann Rutherford, age 48, passed away at Tennova Medical Center in Lafollette, TN on Friday, March 4, 2022. Frances loved her sons Isaac and Jacob very much. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, butterflies, and she loved animals. She was a kind soul who would help anyone.

She is preceded in death by her father, Tommy...

Mar 3, 2022

Cecil Edward Altum, better known as “Eddie” age 58 of Clinton, TN passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at his home. Eddie was always a kind person and loved his family. He enjoyed just being around home, his friends and loved motorcycles. Eddie was a super hard worker. He was a member of North Clinton Baptist Church in Clinton,...