Obituaries

Valous Lee Sampsell

Valous Lee Sampsell

May 20, 2020

Valous (Val) Sampsell, age 72 of Caryville, TN went to be the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. Val had a passion for red vehicles and loved his best friend, his kitty, Tubby. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his pride and joy and if you spent any time around him, you would hear all...

William Caney Terry Jr

William Caney Terry Jr

May 19, 2020

William “Caney” Terry Jr. formally of Paint Rock in Scott Co, TN passed away May 19, 2020 at Norris Health and Rehab in Andersonville, TN. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Caney enjoyed cooking and reading any newspaper, he was a loving husband and a great dad. Caney really loved his dog Sophie. Caney is preceded...

Becky Toney

Becky Toney

May 17, 2020

Becky Ann Toney age 46 of Clinton, TN passed away early Sunday May 17, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Becky was a loving wife and she also loved her kids and grandkids very much. Spending time with her family was one of her most favorite things to do. Becky is preceded in death by her father, Harold...

Bobby Wayne  Taylor

Bobby Wayne Taylor

May 13, 2020

After a long, courageous battle with cancer Robert (Bobby) Taylor passed away on May 13, 2020, in Heiskell, Tennessee. Bobby was born in Clifton Forge on October 30, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denton and Marie Taylor and is survived by a sister, Barbara Allen, a brother Larry Taylor, an aunt, Velair Taylor, and cousins, Debbie...

Hubert  Duncan III

Hubert Duncan III

May 11, 2020

Hubert Duncan III, age 55 of Clinton, TN who was born on May 21, 1964 and passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Tennova North Medical Center in Powell, TN. He loved his girls. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, boating, riding his motorcycle and especially Norris Lake. He was a lifelong employee of the Knoxville News Sentinel, in...

Robert  F Gilson

Robert F Gilson

May 7, 2020

Robert (Bobby) Francis Gilson Sr. born September 21, 1964 to Bertha Neer and Frank Gilson. Bobby passed away peacefully at his home in Lake City, TN on May 7, 2020. He was a great carpenter and loved working with his hands. Bobby was a beloved papaw and will be missed by many. He has four children sons, Robert Gilson Jr...

David Jordan Duncan

David Jordan Duncan

May 4, 2020

David Jordan Duncan, age 66 of Powell, TN passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at his home. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed traveling with his wife going on cruises and beach vacations. During his career he was in sales in the trucking industry and retired in January 2020. David was a big sports fan. David...

Marie  Guy

Marie Guy

Apr 28, 2020

Marie Guy, age 98, of Clinton, TN passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 surrounded by her family. Marie was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to church, and her flower garden. She was a life member of Black Oak Baptist Church in Clinton, TN, and retired from AT&T....

Kenneth Keith King

Kenneth Keith King

Apr 22, 2020

Kenneth Keith King, age 86 from Oneida, TN passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Kenneth was born in Scott County, TN on December 18, 1933 to the late John Henry and Novella Burke King. Ken graduated high school in 1950 and joined the Army on August 21, 1953 where he...

Mary Angela (Curran)  Scherman

Mary Angela (Curran) Scherman

Apr 22, 2020

Mary Angela (Curran) Scherman, age 84, of Clinton, TN passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She worked as a computer programmer for many years with Northwest Airlines. Mary was raised in the Catholic faith. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Mary A. (McCoy) Curran; sister,...

Ashley Nicole Collins

Ashley Nicole Collins

Apr 22, 2020

Ashley Nicole Collins age 31 of Clinton TN, passed away at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville TN, on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Ashley was very outgoing and energetic, she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her children. One of her signature dishes was cheesy chicken pasta, which everyone seemed to really enjoy. She also loved to color and draw. She...

Rachel Della  Sexton

Rachel Della Sexton

Apr 13, 2020

Rachel Della Sexton, age 58 from Caryville, TN passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Rachel Loved to attend church, enjoyed going to the Senior Center and spending time with her friends, she spent lots of time with her family and loved her grand-children, she enjoyed traveling and the outdoors. Rachel...

Kelly  Edward  Horner

Kelly Edward Horner

Apr 11, 2020

Kelly Edward Horner, 88, of Powell, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2020. After a short battle with cancer, he passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Kelly was born in Lake City, TN to Horace H. and Maude C. Horner. He was the brother to Gene Horner and Ruth Leinart, who...

Joyce  Louise  Reed

Joyce Louise Reed

Apr 7, 2020

Joyce Louise Reed, age 67 passed away on April 7, 2020 at her home in Clinton, TN. Joyce was born on March 4, 1953 to the late Merril Franklin McCord and Louise Dennison McCord. Joyce enjoyed Fishing, cross stitching and Reading. In addition to her parents Joyce is preceded in death by her son, Matthew Reed. Joyce is survived by...

Russell  Timothy  Strand

Russell Timothy Strand

Apr 7, 2020

Russell Timothy Strand, a precious and beautiful soul went peacefully home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 7, 2020. A kind and compassionate man with a willing heart to help others. The outdoors was a place of comfort; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, walking in the woods, gardening, and ginseng hunting. God, family, and country was priority to...

Justin Scott Gheen

Justin Scott Gheen

Apr 1, 2020

Justin Scott Gheen, beloved Father, Son, Uncle and Brother, was born November 5, 1981 in Knoxville Tennessee, passed away at UT Hospital April 1, 2020 at 10:24 AM. Known for his infectious smile and contagious laugh he always had a story to tell. With his larger than life heart Justin had also been a minister of the gospel of Jesus...

Ancil Hubert Sherwood

Ancil Hubert Sherwood

Mar 31, 2020

Ancil Hubert Sherwood, age 74, of Clinton, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. He loved his family, also his nieces and nephews. Ancil enjoyed gardening. He loved the outdoors and fishing. Ancil worked at Clinton Tire & Oil for 38 years. He was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist...

Jason  Todd Crowley

Jason Todd Crowley

Mar 31, 2020

Jason Todd Crowley, age 37 of Clinton, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. He was born September 2, 1982 in Oak Ridge, TN to Ricky and Barbara Faye Crowley. He was a veteran of the US Army rising to the rank of a Sergeant E-5, having served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and earned several...

Janice Patterson Seivers Cooper

Janice Patterson Seivers Cooper

Mar 28, 2020

Janice Patterson Seivers Cooper was born January 24, 1930, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at The Waters of Clinton in Clinton, TN. Her favorite pastime was reading a good book, tending to her rose bushes and baking delicious desserts. Janice was always a faithful member of her church, both with attendance and doing good deeds for others. Janice...

Shirley Ann Whitis

Shirley Ann Whitis

Mar 25, 2020

Shirley Ann Whitis, age 79, of Clinton, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at her home. She loved her family. Shirley enjoyed listening to the 1960’s and 1970’s music, and being outdoors. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, James and Dora Rector; and sisters, Glenda Corey, Betty Wilder, Hazel Fulton and Marie Rector. Shirley is survived...