Obituaries

Margaret   Beaty

Margaret Beaty

Jun 25, 2015

Margret Jelna Beaty, age 81, of Norris passed away Thursday Evening June 25, 2015 at her residence. She and husband Royce celebrated 59 years of marriage and was a resident of Norris for 58 years. She was a devoted wife, founding mother of the NAGAF recreation association but most importantly a loving Mother to her three boys and a positive...

Cloia Rene Burnette

Cloia Rene Burnette

Jun 22, 2015

Cloia Burnette age 73 of Clinton, TN passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and enjoyed spending time with her family. Cloia loved the Lord, going to church, having bible studies at her home when she wasn’t able to go to church, and...

Earl Pierce  Donald Jr

Earl Pierce Donald Jr

Jun 22, 2015

Earl Pierce Donald Jr., age 70 of Clinton, TN passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 22, 2015. He was a loving husband, good father to his daughters, and grand kids. Earl enjoyed working on and racing his cars and motorcycles, target shooting, and he loved his cats. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Sr....

Mary Jewell Patton

Mary Jewell Patton

Jun 20, 2015

Mary Jewell Patton age 86 of Clinton, TN passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. Mary was a dearly loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great- great grandmother. She loved gospel music, her preacher, Rev. Buddy Long and was proud to say she was saved and a member of North Clinton...

James  Shepard

James Shepard

Jun 19, 2015

James “Jim” Shepard age 72 of Clinton, TN passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Jim was a member of the Clinton Lions Club and was past President. He enjoyed photography, fishing, writing, and volunteering in the community. He was a lover of cheeseburgers. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and...

John Andrew Cannon

John Andrew Cannon

Jun 15, 2015

John Andrew “Andy” Cannon age 48 of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at his home in Knoxville. John was a member of First Apostolic Church Knoxville. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, cooking, and spending time with his family. John was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he reached the rank of Yeoman Third Class. He was...

Nicky Gene Robbins

Nicky Gene Robbins

Jun 14, 2015

Nicky Robbins age 25 of Clinton, TN passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN. Nicky enjoyed hanging out with his friends, and spending time with his children and family. He was a member of Bible Way Full Gospel Church in Clinton, TN. Nicky was preceded in death by his grandfather’s, Claude...

George  Phillips

George Phillips

Jun 7, 2015

George Junior Phillips age 77 of Clinton, TN went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. He was born in New River, TN on March 3, 1938. George loved to walk and now he will walk through heaven. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. George is preceded...

Bobby Gene Parker

Bobby Gene Parker

Jun 4, 2015

Bobby Gene Parker age 64 of Clinton, TN passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at his residence. Bobby enjoyed the outdoors, and being around his family and friends. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Lee and Mary Kay Parker; and his sister, Brenda Daniels. Bobby is survived by his sons, Edward Parker & fiancé Raquel...

Dean Edward Martin

Dean Edward Martin

Jun 3, 2015

Dean Edward Martin age 59 of Jacksboro, TN passed away after a long fought battle with cancer to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Named by our mother based on her love for the famous crooner from the 50s, our brother embraced the constant kidding with humor. He was one of the funniest, kindest souls you would ever...

Amon  Murphy

Amon Murphy

May 31, 2015

Amon (AP) Murphy age 78 of Clinton, TN passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. “AP” enjoyed drag racing, and driving a tour bus. He was a member of Edgemoor Baptist Church and a 50 year member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge #160 and a Past Master. “AP” had worked at NHC in...

Donna Foust Hunsucker

Donna Foust Hunsucker

May 12, 2015

Donna Foust Hunsucker age 52 of Andersonville, TN entered Eternal Rest on May 12, 2015 at her home. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 23, 1963. Donna was saved at an early age and was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Andersonville, TN. She attended Andersonville Elementary School, Glen Alpine Jr. High, and Norris High School....

Bobby Glen Roberts

Bobby Glen Roberts

May 6, 2015

Bobby Roberts age 77 of Clinton, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at his home. Bobby loved spending time with his family, and cherished his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed scrapping metal. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Myrtle Roberts; brothers, Carl Roberts, Edward Roberts, Claude Roberts, Fred Holt; and sister, Margaret Marley....

Bobby  Summers

Bobby Summers

May 5, 2015

Bobby Summers age 70 of Clinton, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, and enjoyed hanging out with his grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed working in his garden. Bobby always made people laugh, and would help anybody. He was...

Mary Lynn Lanham

Mary Lynn Lanham

Apr 30, 2015

Mary Lynn Lanham age 82 of Jacksboro, TN passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Norris Health & Rehabilitation Center in Andersonville, TN. Mary was a faithful member of Covenant Life Church in Lake City, TN, and well loved by all. She will be fondly remembered for her special hugs and kisses. Mary loved spending time with family. Mary...

Earl Stanley Williams

Earl Stanley Williams

Apr 28, 2015

Earl Williams age 56 of Lake City, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Lake City, TN. Earl loved the outdoors, especially fishing, and hunting. He had a talent for laying ceramic tile and hardwood flooring. Earl is preceded in death by his parents, Lillard “Till” and Lucille Williams. Earl is survived by his daughters, Amy Williams, Beth...

Chester Earl Hodsden, Jr.

Chester Earl Hodsden, Jr.

Apr 19, 2015

Chester Earl Hodsden Jr. age 71 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at his residence with his family by his side. Chester was a great provider, loved and believed in his family. He was a big teddy bear and enjoyed helping people. He was a member of Crossroad Ministries in Knoxville, TN. Chester was preceded in...

Rev. Allen  Penly Osborne

Rev. Allen Penly Osborne

Apr 6, 2015

Rev. Allen P. Osborne, age 71, of Powell, TN passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Allen was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who enjoyed spending his time with family and reading his Bible-while he also liked to hunt and fish. Allen is preceded in death by his parents, Chrystal...

Genesis Ray Hawkins

Genesis Ray Hawkins

Mar 24, 2015

Genesis Hawkins, better known as Genis, age 59 of Lake City, TN passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at his home in Lake City. Genis loved the Lord and was a member of Little Cove Baptist Church. He was an ordained minister for over 30 years and pastored several churches in the area during those years. Genis loved helping others,...

Larry  Mincey

Larry Mincey

Mar 15, 2015

Larry Mincey age 63 of Knoxville, TN passed away on March 15, 2015 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Larry enjoyed fishing, and served as a police officer for the UT Campus in Knoxville. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alice Mincey; sister, Loretta Mincey; and brothers, Charles Lee Mincey, and Mark...