Obituaries

Shilda Roberta Sands

Shilda Roberta Sands

Dec 28, 2025

Shilda Roberta Sands, age 77, of Maynardville, TN, passed away on December 28, 2025, at Tennova North Medical Center in Powell, TN. Shilda was born on September 10, 1948, in Gary, IN to the late Ruba and Dortha Hill.

She was a loving grandmother and loved spending time with her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, gardening and taking...

Amanda Elizabeth Green

Amanda Elizabeth Green

Dec 22, 2025

With heavy hearts full of love and faith, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Amanda Elizabeth Barnes-(Davis), who entered into the presence of the Lord on December 22nd 2025 at 11:59am. Though our hearts ache in her absence, we rejoice knowing she has been made whole and now rests in eternal peace.She was a woman of unwavering strength,...

Robert Lee Altum

Robert Lee Altum

Dec 21, 2025

Robert Lee Altum passed away at his home in Clinton surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy built on hard work, devotion, and kindness. A brick mason by trade, Robert took great pride in his craft, spending his life building not only strong foundations of brick and mortar, but strong foundations of family and love.

Robert was...

Virgil Thomas Callaway Jr.

Virgil Thomas Callaway Jr.

Dec 17, 2025

Virgil Thomas Callaway Jr., age 87, of Norris, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Tennova North Medical Center in Powell, TN. Tommy was born on February 13, 1938, in Beckley, WV to Virgil and Faye Callaway Sr.

Along with his parents Tommy is preceded in death by his son Mark Callaway. He is survived by his wife Gale...

Douglas Dean Rodenbeck

Douglas Dean Rodenbeck

Dec 3, 2025

Douglas Dean Rodenbeck born March 21, 1944, in Fort Wayne, IN preceded in death by parents Oscar F Rodenbeck and Delores L Rodenbeck. Surviving his wife of 41 years Martha. Son Douglas David (Susan) Grandchildren Emily and Joshua.

Doug was a freelance writer in newspapers and magazines. Wildly known for his work in community service. He and Martha were foster and...

Linda Gail Williams

Linda Gail Williams

Nov 27, 2025

Linda Gail Williams, age 63, passed away on November 27, 2025, at her home in Benton, Tennessee. Linda was born on March 20, 1963, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to George and Betty Wilkerson.

Linda loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She was a member at Lone Mountain Baptist Church, where she loved attending when she was able, and...

Patty Ann Loefer

Patty Ann Loefer

Nov 23, 2025

Patty Ann Loefer, age 59, of Fair Play, South Carolina, passed away on November 23, 2025, in Greenville, South Carolina. Patty was born on July 3, 1966, in Clinton, TN to Noah and Sandra Daugherty. Patty was born and raised in Clinton, TN, lived in Georgia 21 years, Texas 5 years, and Fair Play, SC for the last 15 years....

Edward Lynn Smith

Edward Lynn Smith

Nov 23, 2025

Edward Lynn Smith, age 72, passed away on November 23, 2025, at his home in Clinton, TN. Edward was born on July 12, 1953, to Charles and Ann Currier. Edward, first and foremost, loved the Lord. He worked at Formall for nearly 40 years and Waste Connections for 5 years. Edward loved Myrtle Beach, sitting on the porch watching it...

Phyllis Ann Morrison

Phyllis Ann Morrison

Nov 13, 2025

Phyllis Ann Morrison, age 66, of Clinton, TN passed away on Thursday November 13, 2025. Phyllis was born on August 16, 1959, in LaFollette TN to Charles and Martha Craig.

Phyllis was a member of Farmers Grove Baptist Church. She loved camping, going to Norris Lake, and loved to cook and eat. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her family, which was...

Frank Edward Fritts

Frank Edward Fritts

Nov 12, 2025

Frank Edward Fritts, age 74 of Rocky Top, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Frank was born on October 23, 1951, in Lenoir City, TN to Robert and Louise Fritts. Frank was of the Baptist faith. He loved drinking coffee at Waffle House and joking with people and enjoyed working on old cars. Frank was proud of his...

Ted Eugene Goins

Ted Eugene Goins

Nov 10, 2025

Ted Eugene Goins was born December 8, 1931, entered his eternal home on November 10, 2025. Ted was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake City.

He was preceded by his parents Edward G and Bessie Goins and his son Barry Goins. Ted is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Rebecca (Becky Eldridge) Goins, brother Joe Marvin Goins...

Greta Wilhelm

Greta Wilhelm

2025

Greta Wilhelm, age 74 of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025 surrounded by her family. Greta was a loving mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Greta was preceded in death by her parents, Wally and Bonnie Kappa and daughter, Trinia...

Jack Burnette

Jack Burnette

Oct 24, 2025

Jack Roosevelt Burnette, age 88, of Clinton, TN passed away on Friday October 24, 2025. Jack was born on December 15, 1936, in Bonnie Blue, Virginia to Jeremiah and Minnie Burnette.

Jack was a minister of the gospel and faithful servant of God. He enjoyed having Bible studies at home and at the Clinton Senior Center. Jack was a loving husband,...

Joshua George Kelly

Joshua George Kelly

Oct 23, 2025

Joshua George Kelly, age 48, of Clinton, TN passed away on October 23, 2025. Joshua was a graduate of Clinton High School and was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church in Clinton. Joshua loved animals and wildlife, especially dogs. He enjoyed fishing and playing disc golf and loved listening to blue grass gospel music.

Joshua is preceded in death by...

Ricky Bailey

Ricky Bailey

Oct 17, 2025

Ricky Bailey, age 65, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on October 17, 2025. He will be missed far more than words can express. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Plez and Foustine Bailey, and eight siblings, including his beloved twin sister, Darlene Bailey. He is survived by his loving and...

Charles Lee Phillips

Charles Lee Phillips

Oct 15, 2025

Charles Lee Phillips, age 65 of Oliver Springs, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Charles cherished his family. His grandchildren were his world. Charles loved to aggravate, tell jokes, and make people laugh. He always brought light to a dark day. He was supportive and comforting and made you feel safe....

Shelia Jean Roach

Shelia Jean Roach

Oct 12, 2025

Shelia Jean Roach, age 66, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 in Oak Ridge, TN.

Shelia was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Clinton. There she taught Sunday School and Children’s Church. Shelia worked as a cosmetologist for many years as well as with special needs children at Emory Valley Center. She retired from the Anderson County Health...

Timothy Smith

Timothy Smith

Oct 11, 2025

Timothy Patrick Smith, 67, of Huntington, New York, passed away on October 11, 2025.

Born and raised in Syosset, Long Island, Timothy spent his youth playing lacrosse and enjoying an active childhood with his three brothers and sister.

He began his career as a stockbroker eventually becoming a partner with a specialist firm and Floor Governor on the NYSE.

Timothy was a long...

Vickie Lynn Robbins

Vickie Lynn Robbins

Oct 10, 2025

Vickie Lynn Robbins, age 74 of Clinton, TN, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025. Vickie loved listening to music, fishing, and spending time with family. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Gracine Cottrell, husband, Claude Robbins, and daughter, Melissa Milton.

Vickie is survived by her son, Anthony Trentham and wife Melissa; daughter, April Gifford and husband Steve;...

Harold Allen

Harold Allen

2025

Dennis Harold Allen, age 81 of Clinton, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Harold was a proud U.S. Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. It was Harold's wishes that all services be private. Jones Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Harold Allen.