Obituaries

Mar 26, 2022

Bulla Maie Vickery, age 84, passed away at NHC of Oak Ridge, TN on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. Bulla was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She loved going to church, cooking, sewing, doing yard work, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Bulla is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Lillie McGill; husband, William Vickery; sons, Charles...

Mar 25, 2022

Billie Steve Lowe, age 76, passed away at his home in Clinton, TN on Friday, March 25th, 2022. In his free time, Steve enjoyed fishing and hunting. He worked as a masonry and coal miner for a great portion of his life.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Faye Lowe; brothers, Ed, Dennie, Larry, John, and...

Mar 25, 2022

Mar 24, 2022

Oscar A. Bunch, age 82 of Clinton, TN passed away on Thursday, March24, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family. Oscar was always a happy person and was a pleasure to be around simply because he was fun to be with. He will truly be missed by those who...

Mar 21, 2022

JB Phillips, 77 of Clinton, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, March 21st, 2022. He attended Rosedale and Clinton Schools. He worked for Roadway, Jones Trucking and PIE for over 25 years. He was a member of Jarnigan’s Chapel Baptist Church, Clinton. A loving father, grandfather and uncle to his family who will be deeply missed....

Mar 20, 2022

Billy Dwight Bunch, age 69, passed away at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN on Saturday, March 20th, 2022. Billy enjoyed wrestling, going to Gatlinburg, watching westerns, and he was a fan of the Atlanta Braves. Above all, Billy loved his daughter, Holly, dearly.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Estelle Bunch; wife, Donna Bunch;...

Mar 15, 2022

Terry Eugene Brogdon, 68, died March 15, 2022, at his home in Clinton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah, and his parents, B.F. and Genevieve Brogdon. Survivors include Deborah's daughters, Mrs. Amy (Jonathan) Nichols, Mrs. Pamela (Jeremy) Cummings, and Courtney Phillips; and grandchildren, Brock Nichols, Brooke Nichols, Callie Cummings and Camden Cummings. Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN...

Mar 14, 2022

Sherry Elaine Smith, age 74, passed away at her home in Clinton, TN on Monday, March 14, 2022. Sherry loved to read her Bible and watch Pastors on TV. She loved her family and had a heart of gold.

Sherry is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Alma Thomas, and her son, Larry Smith JR.

She is survived...

Mar 13, 2022

Linda D. Anthony- age 71 of Clinton, passed away March 13th, 2022 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, TN.

Linda was born on July 23rd, 1950 in Knoxville, TN. she attended Clinton High School. During her career she worked for the Oak Ridger, Aetna Insurance Company, and ORNL where...

Mar 13, 2022

Betty Jean Powers, age 84, passed away at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed flower gardening.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Marie Cox; sons, Darrell Powers and Michael Powers; daughter, Kathy Powers; brothers, Don Cox and Johnny Cox; sister, Gearldine...

Mar 9, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Bailey, age 65, passed away at her home in Clinton, TN on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Elizabeth was a member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church. She dedicated over 40 years of her life to her career at Carlisle Tire in Clinton, TN. Elizabeth was a second-degree black belt in karate, and in her free time she enjoyed fishing,...

Mar 7, 2022

Carl Reece Kesterson born September 10, 1934, in Clinton TN.  He was called home Monday, March 7th, 2022, at his home while surrounded by loved ones.     Carl was preceded in death by: his parents, Hubert and Acie Kesterson, beloved son, Billy Kesterson, and beloved grandson, Weston Mitchell; sisters, Dorothea Kesterson and Lougene Reddell, brothers, Curtis Daniel and Melvin...

Mar 4, 2022

3/24/1930 — 3/4/2022

Roy E. Biddle, of Oak Ridge, TN passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022.

There’s a lot of life that can be lived in nearly 92 years and Roy Edward Biddle made the most of every moment. Often regarded as “the happiest man you’ll ever meet,” Roy never knew a stranger.

Roy grew up in Sevierville, TN....

Mar 4, 2022

Frances Ann Rutherford, age 48, passed away at Tennova Medical Center in Lafollette, TN on Friday, March 4, 2022. Frances loved her sons Isaac and Jacob very much. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, butterflies, and she loved animals. She was a kind soul who would help anyone.

She is preceded in death by her father, Tommy...

Mar 3, 2022

Cecil Edward Altum, better known as “Eddie” age 58 of Clinton, TN passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at his home. Eddie was always a kind person and loved his family. He enjoyed just being around home, his friends and loved motorcycles. Eddie was a super hard worker. He was a member of North Clinton Baptist Church in Clinton,...

Mar 2, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Graham, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Mary was a member of Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Clinton, TN. She loved the fact that she was a student in the first graduating class of the Surgery Technology program at Parkwest Medical Center. Mary...

Mar 1, 2022

Ronald David Wallace Sr, age 67, passed away at Tennova North Medical Center in Powell, TN on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Family was very important to Ronald, especially his grandchildren. He loved to joke around and enjoyed going on adventures with his family. Ronald also loved to cook, spend time with his wife, camping, and he enjoyed going to church....

Feb 28, 2022

Donna Kaye Harmon, age 74, passed away at Summit View of Rocky Top in Rocky Top, TN, on February 28, 2022.  She was a member of His Hands Reaching Worship Center of Clinton, TN.  Donna was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She ran the bus ministry at Clinton Church of God for many years.  She touched many...

Feb 27, 2022

Gregory Richard Yearwood, age 54, of Rocky Top, TN passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He enjoyed hanging out with family and friends. Gregory also enjoyed working on vehicles and going on long road trips.

Gregory is preceded in death by his mother, Una Crump.

He is survived by his father, Don...

Feb 23, 2022

Edward Wilson Ford, age 78, of Clinton, TN took his heavenly flight and was received into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Fefruary 23, 2022.  Eddie was one of a kind , and an all-around good person. Eddie was of the Baptist faith, and he loved listening to his Christian CDs in his home and in the car.  He enjoyed...