Jul 1, 2024

Mark Jared Foster, known affectionately as Jurd, passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 32 in Wartburg, Tennessee. Born on June 17, 1992, in New River, Tennessee, Jurd grew up to be a strong and determined individual, deeply loved by those who knew him.He attended Central High School in Wartburg, where he began to cultivate his...

Jul 1, 2024

Lewie Edward Lay , 68 years of age, passed away on July 1, 2024 at Sacred Ground Hospice House.  He was born September 25, 1955 in Scott County, TN to the late James R. and Reba Hamlin Lay.  Lewie attended Faith Promise Church. He loved working on his cars, spending time with family and friends.

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Jun 28, 2024

Arvil Bumgardner age 88 of Oak Ridge, Tennessee  passed away on June 28, 2024 at his residence. Arvil was born on April 13, 1936  in Clinton, Tennessee to the late James Arvil Bumgardner and Della Foust. Arvil was of the Baptist faith. He liked to garden and loved his tomato plants. Arvil is preceded in death by his parents...

Jun 23, 2024

Patsy Lynn Hammond born May 7, 1952 passed away suddenly on Sunday June 23, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Carolyn and Clifford Overton, her brother James Overton, her mother and father in law Drew and Betty Hammond. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 57 years William Hammond, her children...

Jun 18, 2024

Florene McGhee Rutherford born May 20, 1936 in Shea Tennessee to Brassfield and Marie McGhee passed comfortably at 12:05 am June 18, 2024.

She was a hairdresser in Jacksboro, Tennessee along side her best friend Jackie Gwin. Together they formed a little community of their own with many women and a few lucky men who...

Jun 17, 2024

Edgar “Ed” Sexton of Jacksboro, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 17, 2024 at his residence. He was 90 years old. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years JoAnn Sexton, his mother and father, Melton and Bertha Mae Sexton, siblings RL Sexton, Fred Sexton, Bertie Broderick, Nancy Kiel, and Brenda...

Jun 16, 2024

Ricky Ray Braden, age 66 of Briceville, Tennessee passed away on June 17, 2024 at his residence. Ricky was born October 17, 1957 in Roane County, Tennessee to the late Kenneth Eugene Braden and Della Melton Braden. Ricky worked in the forestry department and lived and breathed all things forestry. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed model...

Jun 12, 2024

Rev. Thomas “Tom” Andrew Byrge Sr., 84, went home to be with his King on June 12, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Vancleave, Mississippi, after a hard-fought battle. He was born on February 21, 1940, to the late Pearly and Nancy Byrge at their home on Braden Flats in Briceville, Tennessee. Tom married Minnie Bell Braden on January...

Jun 12, 2024

Robert Donald McGuire, 89, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville after a lingering illness. He is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Don was born in Clinchmore, TN on September 13,1934. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be missed my...

Jun 9, 2024

George Patton Daugherty, age 78 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on June 9, 2024 at his residence. George was born January 30, 1946 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Otis Daugherty and Hassie Bunch. George was a loader operator for Oak Ridge Hardwoods for many years. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, the beach, spending time with his family...

Jun 7, 2024

James Lee "JL" Knight Sr., age 80 of Caryville, Tennessee passed away on June 7, 2024 at his residence. James was born on April 5th, 1944, in Beech Grove, TN to the late Fred Knight, and Mamie Sprankles Knight. He worked at Becromal for many years before retiring to spend more time with his family. James enjoyed...

May 29, 2024

Childress, Thomas Andrew, age 65, passed away May 29, 2024, at the Veterans Hospital, Murfreesboro, TN, after a lingering illness. He graduated from Central High School in 1977. He served his country in the U. S. Navy for eight years on a guided missile cruiser he was stationed in the Pacific and Great Lakes, Illinois, where he attended university...

May 26, 2024

James “Jim” Ellis Patton, age 70 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on May 26, 2024 at his residence. Jim was born November 27, 1953 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Ellis Pink Patton Jr., and Betty Jamison Patton. Jim worked for Boeing for many years. Jim enjoyed many hobbies including: taxidermy, motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and carpentry work. He...

May 25, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie” Bussiere passed away on May 25, 2024 at the Sacred Ground Hospice House at the age of 97 where she had been a patient for three and a half months.

She was born in Waterville, Maine and spent most of her life in Lewiston-Auburn, until 2011 when she joined her daughter Elaine, son in law...

May 20, 2024

Robert “Bob” Cox, 84, of Perrysburg, Ohio went to be with his loving Savior on May 20, 2024. He was born August 7, 1939 in Rocky Top, TN to the late Frank and Nora (Richards) Cox. He married Jean A. Friend, his wife of 62 years. She survives in Perrysburg. Bob was a gentle soul, humble and caring. He...

May 20, 2024

Mark Anthony Williams Sr., age of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on May 20, 2024 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell. Mark was born February 4, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio to the late William Rucki and Judith Schumann Rucki. Mark was a proud member of the United States Army Reserve and also a member of Clinch River Baptist...

May 14, 2024

Maudie Joyce Pratt, age 84, of Ottawa Lake, Michigan, passed away May 14, 2024, at The Toledo Hospital following a brief illness. She was born November 8, 1939, to the late Benjamin Harrison and Eunice (Roberts) Hawkins. Maudie met and married the love of her life in her youth, Bobby Eugene Pratt Sr., who proceeded her in death by...

May 13, 2024

William “Dustin” Hawkins age 36 of Lake City TN took his heavenly flight on May 13th 2024. Dustin was born on January  25th 1988 in Oak Ridge Tennessee.

Dustin was a beloved son, brother and father. He  considered himself the jack of all trades and the master of none. Dustin had...

May 12, 2024

Billie Jo Goodman, age 95, of New River, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th 2024.

Billie Jo was born on February 6th, 1929 to the late Charlie (C.J.) and Hazel (White) Phillips. After graduating from Lake City High School, she completed college courses in order to acquire certification...

May 12, 2024

Hershell Omer Harmon, age 84 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on May 12, 2024 at his home in Dutch Valley surrounded by his loving family. Omer was born June 22, 1939 in the Whitaker Hollow area of the Island Ford community in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Dave Harmon and Ethel Cole Harmon. Omer was retired after...