Obituaries

Linda Sue Boyd

Linda Sue Boyd

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...

Kenneth Lynn Rains

Kenneth Lynn Rains

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...

Christopher  McMillian

Christopher McMillian

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,...

Joyce Lee Willis

Joyce Lee Willis

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....

Laura Elizabeth Bell

Laura Elizabeth Bell

Feb 20, 2017

Laura Elizabeth Bell age 81 of Clinton, TN formerly of Andersonville, TN passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at The Waters of Clinton in Clinton, TN. Laura was a member of Indian Gap Baptist Church. She loved the outdoors, gardening and canning. Laura was preceded in death by her husband Roy Bell; parents, James and Ruby Elkins, 3 brothers...

Timothy Clayton Jones

Timothy Clayton Jones

Feb 15, 2017

Timothy Jones age 51, of Clinton, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at his parents’ home in Clinton, TN. Timothy was a Shriner, and a Mason at the Alpha Lodge in Clinton, TN. He was very intelligent, good at anything he attempted to do, and installed carpet very well. Timothy was very humble, and giving to others. He...

Jerry  Giles

Jerry Giles

Feb 13, 2017

Jerry Giles age 59, of Clinton, TN passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Jerry loved spending time with his grandson, Braxton. He loved the outdoors, riding his motorcycle, hunting, and fishing. Jerry was of the Baptist faith. Jerry is preceded in death...

Logan Jacob Leinart

Logan Jacob Leinart

Feb 1, 2017

Logan Jacob Leinart, infant son of Cody Leinart and Katrina Boston passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Turkey Creek Tennova Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. God needed an angel in Heaven to stand at the Savior’s feet. Logan was loved by his family. Logan is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Carl and Chris Leinart. Logan...

John Andrew Steakley

John Andrew Steakley

Jan 28, 2017

John Steakley age 66, of Clinton, TN passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed helping others in their time of need. John loved the Lord, was a Christian man, and was a member of Valley View Baptist Church...

Delores   Petty

Delores Petty

Jan 24, 2017

Delores Petty age 85 of Clinton, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was very social and was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star in the Powell and Clinton Lodges, board member of AARP in Clinton, TN, and a member of the Lake City Ladies...

Larry  Phillips

Larry Phillips

Jan 14, 2017

Larry Phillips age 68 of Clinton, TN passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at his home in Clinton. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Larry loved his grandchildren and spending time with them. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, and cook outings with the family, also going to flea markets. Larry is preceded in death...

Jason Robert Braden III

Jason Robert Braden III

Jan 13, 2017

Jason Robert Braden III age 3, of Clinton, TN passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN from injuries sustained during an automobile accident in Oak Ridge, TN. He will be dearly missed by all his family. Jason loved to watch Tom the Tow Truck on his tablet; his favorite dogs...

Masheeba Starr Barber

Masheeba Starr Barber

Jan 10, 2017

Masheeba Barber age 26, of Jacksboro, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. She was a very happy person, and always had a smile on her face. She enjoyed taking care of her children. Masheeba loved singing gospel songs. She would go out of her way to help anybody with...

David Earl Floyd

David Earl Floyd

Jan 10, 2017

David Floyd age 25, of Clinton, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at his home in Clinton. His daughter, Alizaya Floyd was the light of his life. David loved is mother, brother, and all his family. He loved any kind of jewelry. David is preceded in death by his father, Burley Floyd. David is survived by his mother,...

George Wesley Taylor

George Wesley Taylor

Jan 8, 2017

George Wesley Taylor, better known as Jody age 54, of Clinton, TN passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Jody enjoyed fishing, and gardening. He was a very hard worker and loved his work family. Jody was a friend to everybody and would do anything for them. Jody is preceded in death...

Clyde H Hooks

Clyde H Hooks

Jan 8, 2017

Rev. Clyde H. Hooks age 61, of Lake City, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2017at his home with his family surrounding him. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Clyde loved the Lord, was such an example, a mentor to a lot of people in the ministry and pastored Cross Connection Apostolic Church in Lake City,...

Dorothy Jean Bogue

Dorothy Jean Bogue

Jan 6, 2017

Dorothy Bogue age 75 of Clinton, TN passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at her home in Clinton. She was a member of Eagle Bend Apostolic Church in Clinton. Dorothy was very generous and would rather give than receive. She loved her family, the outdoors, traveling across the United States, plants, and gardening. Dorothy never met a stranger. She...

Laticia May Liggins

Laticia May Liggins

Jan 6, 2017

Laticia May Liggins age 33 of Clinton, TN passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 in Oak Ridge, TN. Laticia loved her children, enjoyed music and movies, and eating at her favorite restaurant, Wasabi. She is preceded in death by her brother, Tristan Liggins. Laticia is survived by her mother, Celeste Deshomme & husband Eli of Clinton, TN; father, Tommy...

Effie Lee Early

Effie Lee Early

Jan 5, 2017

Effie Lee Early age 66 of Andersonville, TN passed away January 5, 2017 at her home in Andersonville. She was a loving mother, and she loved puzzle books and coloring books. Effie was a member of Charity Baptist Church in Clinton, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Martha Brown Jones; husband, William Early; daughter, Christy...

Loretta Lee Lisenbee Seiber

Loretta Lee Lisenbee Seiber

Jan 3, 2017

Loretta Lisenbee Seiber age 78 of Briceville, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Loretta was a member of Gospel Light Church of God. She spent a lot of time growing up with her cousins who were like brothers and sisters to her. R.M. & Bessie Vandegriff of Portage, IN; Marilyn...