Obituaries

Apr 26, 2017

Obituary of Lorene "Granny" Leinart

Lorene "Granny" Leinart age 98 of Clinton, TN went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Granny Leinart, as she was known to everyone, was one of a kind. She loved caring for everyone that lived in the valley. A longtime member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Dutch Valley, she loved...

Apr 25, 2017

Obituary of Lora Lea Shepherd

Lora Lea Shepherd, age 53 of Heiskell,TN passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Tennova NorthMedical Center in Powell,TN. Lora was a wonderful loving wife and mother. She loved animals, weddings, and being out with people at various places. Lora had 3 dogs that were her babies and loved dearlyZoe,Lily, and Penny. Lora...

Apr 18, 2017

Elsie Mae Duncan, age 91 of Briceville, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at her sons home in Rocky Top, TN. Elsie was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great – great grandmother, great – great – great grandmother, and mother in law. She was a best friend to everyone. Elsie was very giving, if she...

Apr 9, 2017

Anna Lou Hansard age 72 of Clinton, TN passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at her home in Clinton. Anna was a lifelong member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church. She worked as a CNA for many years. As a young girl, she was a member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and then became an Eastern...

Mar 26, 2017

Rev. A.L. Turpin age 75, of Heiskell, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at his home. He was a very loving caring husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was called to preach at the age of 23. He pastored several churches up until the age of 73, and his favorite verse was “I have fought a good...

Mar 15, 2017

Charles Edward Currier, age 84 of Clinton, TN. passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Charles was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather. He enjoyed gardening and loved to be outdoors, he loved everyone and he was kind to everyone. He loved music; his favorite singer was...

Mar 9, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Butterworth age 55 of Clinton, TN passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a loving mother, and grandmother. Mary loved the outdoors and enjoyed nature. She loved spending time with her children, and grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Viola Goodman; brothers, Eddie...

Mar 9, 2017

Stanley Eugene Williams, better known at Gene, age 68 of Clinton, TN passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Gene enjoyed wood working, auto mechanic work, and watching western movies. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton, TN. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret...

Mar 6, 2017

Page Nelson age 49 of Clinton, TN passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Page was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Lana Greene. She is survived by her husband, Butch Nelson; son, Richard A. Nelson; stepson, Tony Nelson; daughters, Mandy Rice & husband Chris and Kairi Nelson; brother, Matthew Elliot;...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...