Obituaries

Geneva Gillette

Geneva Gillette

Dec 4, 2012

Geneva Harriet Gillette, a woman of faith, dedicated wife, loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, age 87 of Knoxville, TN, passed from our hands into the loving arms of God on December 4, 2012. Her life is a testimony of faith, love, forgiveness, kindness and grace. Her legacy and life lessons will remain constant after her death through the generations of...

Doyle Cook

Doyle Cook

Dec 2, 2012

Doyle Cook age 54 of Clinton, TN passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012 at his residence. He loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. Doyle also loved fishing and playing guitar. He was a member of Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church in Clinton, TN. Doyle was preceded in death by his father, Boyd Cook; brother, Brownlow Cook; sister, Magaline Cook; and granddaughter,...

Claude Jeffers

Claude Jeffers

Nov 18, 2012

Claude Jeffers age 70 of Caryville, TN passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the Lafollette Medical Center in Lafollette, TN. Claude was a member of Little Cove Creek church in Caryville, TN. He loved fishing, and most of all playing with his grandkids. Claude was preceded in death by his parents; William Earl and Della Jeffers. Claude is survived...

Glen Keizer

Glen Keizer

Nov 16, 2012

Glen Martin Keizer age 64 of Clinton, TN passed away on November 16, 2012 at Briarcliff Health Care Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Services for Glen will be held at a later date. Jones Mortuary of Clinton, TN is in charge of all arrangements.

Destiny Keathley

Destiny Keathley

Nov 14, 2012

Destiny Brook Keathley age 11 of Crossville, TN formerly of Clinton, TN passed away late Wednesday, November 14, 2012 her home in Crossville. Destiny was Papaw's girl, and she was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Clinton, TN. She was a faithful child who thanked God for everything. She even thanked God for her cancer. She told Him in...

Billy Rhodey

Billy Rhodey

Nov 10, 2012

Billy Rhodey age 49 of Clinton, TN passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at his home. He moved to Indianapolis in the 70's worked as a welder, and then returned to Tennessee in 1996 worked at DOE as a welder. Billy loved NASCAR, football, and enjoyed fishing with his Uncle Charles. He was a member of Poplar Creek Baptist Church...

Darrell Powers

Darrell Powers

Oct 31, 2012

Darrell Powers, age 56 of Clinton, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Norris Health & Rehabilitation Center in Andersonville, TN. He loved fishing, car racing, and his dog, Toby. He attended Guiding Star Church. Darrell was preceded in death by his father, J.C. Powers; daughter, Ginger Powers and infant sister, Kathy Powers. He...

Loretta Simpson

Loretta Simpson

Oct 29, 2012

Loretta Claudine Simpson age 77 of Clinton, TN passed away Monday October 29, 2012, at Golden Living Center- Windwood Clinton, TN. Loretta was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Lake City, TN. Loretta's family would like to thank the Windwood staff for all there hard work. She was preceded in death by her father, Claude Spears; mother, Ella...

Edward Mayes

Edward Mayes

Oct 26, 2012

Edward Lynn Mayes Jr. better known as Eddie age 42 of Maryville, TN passed away suddenly Friday, October 26, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. Eddie loved his family and would always put others before himself. He was an avid UT football and wrestling fan. Eddie enjoyed gun shows, fishing, and bingo. He was a member of Main...

Emogene Nelson

Emogene Nelson

Oct 25, 2012

Emogene Nelson age 83 of Oak Ridge, TN went to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at her residence. She was a wonderful homemaker, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, and loved spending time with her family. Emogene enjoyed quilting. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church in Andersonville, TN. She was...

Cecil Hembree

Cecil Hembree

Oct 20, 2012

Cecil Hembree age 61 of Knoxville, TN passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012 at his residence. Cecil was a good hearted person and was loved by all who knew him. He loved his grandchildren and spending time with his family. Cecil enjoyed watching old movies, playing his guitar and bluegrass music. He was of the Baptist faith. Cecil was preceded...

Edsel Golden

Edsel Golden

Oct 20, 2012

Edsel Eugene Golden age 81 of Andersonville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Tennova Hospice in Halls, TN. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Edsel enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was retired from Albers Drug Company. Edsel was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob & Dora Golden,...

Alma Hutcheson

Alma Hutcheson

Oct 12, 2012

Alma Louise Mills Hutcheson age 71 of Clinton, TN went home on Friday, October 12, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Alma enjoyed working with flowers. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church. Alma was preceded in death by her parents, James & Etha Mills. She is survived by her: Husband: Lowell Hutcheson of Clinton, TN...

Dorothy Altman

Dorothy Altman

Oct 6, 2012

Dorothy Altman, age 90 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Tennova Health Care in Knoxville, TN. Dorothy was a member of West Side Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and enjoyed her dog Chico. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Sterling Warwick and Verdie Oswald; daughter, Wanda Smith; brothers, Conley and Sterling...

Mary Ford

Mary Ford

Oct 6, 2012

Mary Rose Ford, age 55 of Clinton, TN passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Mary Rose was a unique, inspirational and spiritual woman. She was a devoted loving wife and beautiful, loving mother and an extraordinary loving Mamaw who truly enjoyed and lived life to the fullest. She dedicated her time to...

Robin Hawkins

Robin Hawkins

Oct 6, 2012

Robin Annette Hawkins age 53 of Lake City, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Robin was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family and friends. Robin enjoyed singing for the Lord and was a member of Faith Primitive Baptist Church in Harriman, TN....

Nellie Minga

Nellie Minga

Oct 4, 2012

Nellie Minga, age 95 of Andersonville, TN passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Golden Living Center Windwood in Clinton, TN. Nellie was of the Baptist faith and retired from Magnet Mills many years ago. She loved working jigsaw puzzles, embroidery, and helping others. Nellie was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Hattie Overton; husband, Thomas Benton; grandsons,...

Sammy Roach

Sammy Roach

Oct 3, 2012

Sammy "S.H." Roach age 72 of Clinton, TN passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at his residence. Sammy was a member of Charity Baptist Church in South Clinton. He loved his church family and enjoyed fishing. Sammy was preceded in death by his parents, Nedas & Irene Roach; wife Joyce Roach; brothers, Albert Roach and Stanley Roach Sr. He...

Viola Goodman

Viola Goodman

Sep 21, 2012

Viola Goodman age 76 of Lake City, TN passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 at her residence. Viola was a dedicated mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She was a native of Long Hollow in Lafollette, TN. Viola was a faithful Christian and was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Lafollette, TN. She had a voice of...

Martha Brewer

Martha Brewer

Sep 21, 2012

Martha Brewer age 73 of Andersonville, TN passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Tennova Health Care in Powell, TN. Martha was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and crocheting. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Everet & Bonnie Hall; and brother, Danny Joe Hall. Martha is survived by her husband of 40...