Obituaries

Sharon Sue Shoopman

Sharon Sue Shoopman

Jul 23, 2015

Sharon Shoopman, age 69 of Clinton, TN passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at her home. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great – great grandmother. Sharon liked to make bracelets. She was a member of the Church Of Christ in Clinton, TN. Sharon was preceded in death by parents, William and Gladys (Enyart) Freeman; husband,...

Travis J Deford

Travis J Deford

Jul 20, 2015

Travis DeFord, age 22 of Clinton, TN passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 20, 2015. Travis’s family received his friends from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Jones Mortuary in Clinton. A graveside service and interment immediately followed his visitation at SSGT Cornelius Carter Cemetery in Clinton, TN....

Tommy   Herring

Tommy Herring

Jul 14, 2015

Tommy Denton Herring age 81 of Kingston, TN passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at the Roane County Medical Center in Harriman, TN. Tommy was a long time member of Calvary Lighthouse in Oak Ridge, TN. He was an engineer for Metro Rail in Florida before moving to Tennessee. Tommy was very crafty and could do anything. He enjoyed singing...

Helen Inman Brewer

Helen Inman Brewer

Jul 10, 2015

Helen Inman Brewer age 80 of Clinton, TN passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Helen enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Hutson and Rachel Inman; sisters, Evelyn Queener, Pauline Irwin, Rose Daughtery;...

Charlene  Turpin

Charlene Turpin

Jul 5, 2015

Charlene D. Turpin, age 73 of Heiskell, TN passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Tennova North Knox Medical Center in Powell, TN. Charlene was a member of Heaven’s View Missionary Baptist Church. She was devoted to her church and her family. Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, James and Zollie Kidwell; 1 brother and 1 sister....

Miranda Jo Powers

Miranda Jo Powers

Jul 4, 2015

Miranda Jo Powers, age 29, of Clinton, TN passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Miranda was a wonderful daughter, mother, sister, granddaughter, and friend. She loved music, modeling, art, and dancing. Miranda is preceded in death by her grandfather, Stannie Morton; brother, Jimmy Silcox; uncles, Jo Taylor, and Tim Webber; and...

Steven Lynn Rhodey

Steven Lynn Rhodey

Jul 2, 2015

Steve Rhodey “Pops” age 65 of Clinton, TN passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 at his home. Steve loved spending time with his grandkids and family. He also loved “MeMe” his buddy! Steve played softball for 25 years, was a TSSAA umpire for high school baseball, softball, and referee for little league and high school basketball. He enjoyed watching his...

Patricia J Hilderbrandt

Patricia J Hilderbrandt

Jul 2, 2015

Patricia J (Kesterson) Hildebrandt age 66 of Oliver Springs, TN passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Patricia enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, and watching the Georgia Bulldogs. Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Ancil C. Kesterson; daughter, Candy Butler; grandparents, Richard and Lula Kesterson, and William and Mamie Compton....

Chief Sam  Bailey

Chief Sam Bailey

Jun 28, 2015

Chief Sam Bailey Jr. age 54 of Rocky Top, TN was surrounded by all of his loved ones when the angels came to take him to enter the pearly gates to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, June 28, 2015. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, papaw, uncle, great uncle, friend and a walking testimony to all....

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...