Obituaries

Caroline Maples Snelling

Caroline Maples Snelling

Sep 7, 2022

 

Caroline Maples Snellings, age 74 of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee following a period of declining health.

Born in Clinton, Tennessee on March 28, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Arburth M. and Nellie Golden Maples.

She is survived by her husband Melvin Snellings of the home.

Private...

Kimberly Jean Haggard

Kimberly Jean Haggard

Sep 7, 2022

Kimberly Rippons Haggard passed away in her home on September 7, 2022.  She leaves behind a beautiful daughter and a deep hole in the hearts of all that knew and loved her.

No public services will be held for Kimberly.  

Lesa Kay Miller

Lesa Kay Miller

Sep 6, 2022

 

Lesa Kay Miller, age 55, of Andersonville, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Lesa liked to sing and dance, and she was always the life of the party.

Lesa leaves behind her father, Paul Compton of CA; mother, Carol Manzano of CA; husband of 30 years, Charles “Chuck” Stevens; sons,...

Carl B. Brock

Carl B. Brock

Aug 29, 2022

 

Carl B. Brock, age 64, of Clinton, TN, passed away on Monday, August 29th, 2022 at the Waters in Clinton. Carl was a hardworking man who did paint and body work on vehicles for most of his life. At one point, he owned his own business. In his free time, he liked to go out to eat, go to...

Linda Lou Paxton

Linda Lou Paxton

Aug 28, 2022

Linda Lou Paxton, age 75, of Clinton, TN passed away on Sunday, August 28th, 2022 in Clinton, TN at her daughters home.  She loved her children and grandchildren, and spending time with them.  In her younger days, she loved gardening. She was very giving, had a big heart, especially for the less fortunate ones.  Anyone who came to her house...

Nina Gail Hembree

Nina Gail Hembree

Aug 27, 2022

 

Nina Gail Hembree, age 78 of Clinton, TN, passed away at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN on Saturday, August 27th, 2022. Nina was a member of the Red Hat Society, specifically the Tennessee Sassy Red Hatters. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Claxton but enjoyed visiting several other churches in the area. Every summer,...

Shelby Jean Sexton

Shelby Jean Sexton

Aug 26, 2022

 

Shelby Jean Sexton, age 85, of Caryville, TN, passed away at Tennova North in Powell, TN surrounded by family on Friday, August 26th, 2022. Shelby was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church. She was a very faithful Christian, and she loved reading her bible daily. Game nights with her family was the light of her life, and she...

Frances Fay Poore

Frances Fay Poore

Aug 26, 2022

Frances Fay Poore, age 85, passed away at her home in Clinton, TN on Friday, August 26th, 2022. Frances was a fun, Christian woman who loved the Lord, and loved listening to gospel music. She was a huge fan of Elvis as well. Frances enjoyed spending time with her family and her fur baby, Sophie.

She is preceded in death...

Brenda Yvonne Pratt

Brenda Yvonne Pratt

Aug 22, 2022

Brenda Yvonne Pratt, age 73, passed away at her home in Clinton, TN on Monday, August 22nd, 2022. She was a proud and loving mother. Brenda loved going to church and throughout her lifetime she has visited several churches in the area. She dedicated her life to the Lord and to helping people. During her time as being a housemother...

Elizabeth "Liz" Cora Fritts

Elizabeth "Liz" Cora Fritts

Aug 21, 2022

Elizabeth “Liz” Cora Fritts  August 30, 1944 - August 21, 2022   Elizabeth “Liz” Cora (Fiega) Fritts, a long-time resident of Clinton, Tennessee and Covina, California, passed away on August 21, 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee a week before her 78th birthday.  Liz was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on August 30, 1944 to the late John Fiega and Muriel Evelyn (Ross)...

Robert Lee Phillips

Robert Lee Phillips

Aug 19, 2022

Robert Lee Phillips of Heiskell, TN, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 19th, 2022 in Rocky Top, TN. Robert was a member at Norris First Baptist Church, and he dedicated most of his time into doing God’s work. He volunteered at a local senior center, and Robert was active in assistance with the Second Harvest food bank in...

Wanda Jean Kiehl

Wanda Jean Kiehl

Aug 15, 2022

Wanda Jean Kiehl, age 74, passed away on Monday, August 15th, 2022 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Wanda was a member of Hillvale Baptist Church. She loved her family and grandchildren dearly. Wanda will be remembered as a loving, Christian woman who was always there for her friends and family, and she was very fond of her...

Anthony  "Tony" Wayne Gardner III

Anthony "Tony" Wayne Gardner III

Aug 13, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Wayne Gardner III, age 18 of Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly on August 13, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  He had a unique personality that everyone loved. Tony attended High Point Baptist Church and was in kindergarten through 4th grade while living in Covington, Georgia.  Then he and his family moved back to Oak...

Dixie Lee Lengner

Dixie Lee Lengner

Aug 11, 2022

Dixie Lee Lengner, age 58, passed away on Thursday, August 11th, 2022 at Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville, TN. Dixie lived most of her life in Ft Collins and Loveland, Colorado, and finally said she found her place in Tennessee. She pursued careers as a court reporter, medical transcriptionist, and real estate agent. Dixie served honorably in the Naval...

Patricia Ann Cannon

Patricia Ann Cannon

Aug 11, 2022

Patricia Ann Cannon, age 71, passed away on Thursday, August 11th, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Patricia was a member of Clinton Church of God for nearly her entire life. She was a kind soul who loved her church and loved her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed collecting dolls, babysitting, and she loved flowers....

Louis Lee "Dusty" Nelson

Louis Lee "Dusty" Nelson

Aug 2, 2022

Louis Lee Nelson, better known as Dusty, passed away on Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 at Caris Health Care in Knoxville Tn. Dusty loved horses and was raised on a farm by his grandparents and father in Sweetwater Tn. Dusty has one son, Sammy and Denise Carpenter and his grandchild Sammy Carpenter Jr. all of Knoxville Tn. There will be no...

Edwin Lynn Martin

Edwin Lynn Martin

Aug 1, 2022

Edwin “Eddie” Martin, age 74, passed away at his home in Clinton, TN on Monday, August 1, 2022.  Eddie was known for his friendliness, quick wit and sense of humor. He has been a resident of Clinton for most of his life, He was a member of Big Valley Open Door Church, and he enjoyed cruise-ins, westerns and watching the...

Edwin Lynn Martin

Edwin Lynn Martin

Aug 1, 2022

Edwin “Eddie” Martin, age 74, passed away at his home in Clinton, TN on Monday, August 1, 2022.  Eddie was known for his friendliness, quick wit and sense of humor. He has been a resident of Clinton for most of his life, He was a member of Big Valley Open Door Church, and he enjoyed cruise-ins, westerns and watching the...

Linda Ann Foust Bowling

Linda Ann Foust Bowling

Jul 30, 2022

Linda Ann Bowling was a dedicated wife, loving mother, sister and friend.  She left this world peacefully in her sleep July 30, 2022 at the age of 72.

Linda was born in 1950 and was raised by her late grandmother Katie Foust in Lake City, Tn.  She married young in 1971 and worked hard all of her life.  Her favorite...

Dorothy Mae Mack

Dorothy Mae Mack

Jul 25, 2022

Dorothy Mae Mack, age 76 of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Monday, July 25, 2022.  Dorothy was born in Clinton, Tennessee, to Clyde and Madie Mack.  Dorothy loved her family and everyone she met.  She always had a smile on her face and loved to cheer up others.  Matthew 5:8 says, “Blessed are the pure in heart,...

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