Obituaries

Jun 1, 2017

Obituary of Dorotha Hill Turner

Dorotha Bell Hill Turner, age 86 of Heiskell, TN passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at her home in Heiskell, TN. Dorotha was born on August 12, 1930 to the late William and Hounta Bell. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great - great grandmother.

Along with her...

May 31, 2017

Obituary of Gerald Lynn Graham Sr

Gerald Graham Sr. age 75 of Clinton, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Gerald was a Vietnam veteran and served in the U.S. Army. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Gerald enjoyed coaching for Clinton Jr. High...

May 8, 2017

Obituary of Karen Denise Nolan Scarbrough

Karen Nolan age 49 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Monday, May 08, 2017 at her home in Knoxville, TN. She was a loving mother, and grandmother. Karen was a kind and loving person to all.

Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Bertha Nolan; brother, Edwin J....

Apr 30, 2017

Obituary of Betty Jo McKinley

Betty Jo McKinley, age 73 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born March 9, 1944 to the late Nevie Sr. and Classie Mae Barton. Betty was a long time member of Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church...

Apr 29, 2017

Obituary of Juanita Sue Simpson

Juanita Sue Simpson age 76 of Powell, TN passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at her home. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Juanitaloved the outdoors, camping, the lake, mountains, and horses. She loved the Lord and was a member of First Apostolic Church in Knoxville, TN where...

Apr 29, 2017

Obituary of Mary Bell Wilkerson Chapman

Mary Lene Bell Wilkerson Chapman age 80 of Clinton, TN went home peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday April 29, 2017. Mary was a member of Lone Mountain Church in Andersonville, TN. She loved having yard sales as well as going to them, camping, and spending time with her family and friends....

Apr 28, 2017

Obituary of Marshal Allen Pinsly

Marshal Allen Pinsly, age 23 of Blaine, TN passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 in Clinton, TN. He loved his family, and being a dad. Marshal enjoyed fishing and cars.

Marshal is survived by his wife, Crystal Pinsly of Blaine, TN; father, Mark Allen Pinsly of Grainger County; mother and stepfather,...

Apr 26, 2017

Obituary of Lorene "Granny" Leinart

Lorene "Granny" Leinart age 98 of Clinton, TN went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Granny Leinart, as she was known to everyone, was one of a kind. She loved caring for everyone that lived in the valley. A longtime member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Dutch Valley, she loved...

Apr 25, 2017

Obituary of Lora Lea Shepherd

Lora Lea Shepherd, age 53 of Heiskell,TN passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Tennova NorthMedical Center in Powell,TN. Lora was a wonderful loving wife and mother. She loved animals, weddings, and being out with people at various places. Lora had 3 dogs that were her babies and loved dearlyZoe,Lily, and Penny. Lora...

Apr 18, 2017

Elsie Mae Duncan, age 91 of Briceville, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at her sons home in Rocky Top, TN. Elsie was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great – great grandmother, great – great – great grandmother, and mother in law. She was a best friend to everyone. Elsie was very giving, if she...

Apr 9, 2017

Anna Lou Hansard age 72 of Clinton, TN passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at her home in Clinton. Anna was a lifelong member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church. She worked as a CNA for many years. As a young girl, she was a member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and then became an Eastern...

Mar 26, 2017

Rev. A.L. Turpin age 75, of Heiskell, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at his home. He was a very loving caring husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was called to preach at the age of 23. He pastored several churches up until the age of 73, and his favorite verse was “I have fought a good...

Mar 15, 2017

Charles Edward Currier, age 84 of Clinton, TN. passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Charles was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather. He enjoyed gardening and loved to be outdoors, he loved everyone and he was kind to everyone. He loved music; his favorite singer was...

Mar 9, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Butterworth age 55 of Clinton, TN passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a loving mother, and grandmother. Mary loved the outdoors and enjoyed nature. She loved spending time with her children, and grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Viola Goodman; brothers, Eddie...

Mar 9, 2017

Stanley Eugene Williams, better known at Gene, age 68 of Clinton, TN passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Gene enjoyed wood working, auto mechanic work, and watching western movies. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton, TN. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret...

Mar 6, 2017

Page Nelson age 49 of Clinton, TN passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Page was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Lana Greene. She is survived by her husband, Butch Nelson; son, Richard A. Nelson; stepson, Tony Nelson; daughters, Mandy Rice & husband Chris and Kairi Nelson; brother, Matthew Elliot;...

Mar 3, 2017

Linda Sue Boyd age 74, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her biggest goal to achieve was to go back to school and get a degree in nursing, and became an RN when she was 40 years old, and retired from...

Mar 3, 2017

Kenneth Rains age 62 of Rocky Top, TN passed away suddenly on Friday, March 3, 2017 at his home in Rocky Top. Kenneth was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Clinton, TN. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Kenneth worked for Clinton Home Center for 30 years before his recent retirement. Kenneth was preceded in death by...

Feb 24, 2017

Christopher “Chris” McMillian age 41 of Oak Ridge, TN passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge after a fast, courageous fight against cancer. Chris was raised in Clinton, TN but had been living in Oak Ridge, TN for the last 20 years. He attended Faith Promise Church, enjoyed cook outs with friends, fireworks,...

Feb 22, 2017

Joyce Lee Willis age 88 of Clinton, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at NHC- Oak Ridge in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton, TN. She lived in Clinton, TN for the past 56 years at the same address. Joyce loved working with flowers, and loved spending time with her family....