Obituaries

Geneva Norton of Lake City went to be with Jesus and her many loved ones peacefully at home on February 26, 2023. She was born on January 29, 1943, and will be greatly missed by all of those who knew her. She was a lifelong member of Island Ford Baptist …

Ronnie Lee Manning, age 64 of Oliver Springs, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He was born on April 9, 1958. In 1976, he graduated from Oliver Springs High School and worked as a career truck driver and mechanic. Ronnie enjoyed collecting coins, fishing, and spending …

Virgel Wallace, age 67 of Clinton passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.  Virgel was born June 10, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Cas and Mildred Wallace.  He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  In addition to his …

Gary Wayne Cook Jr., age 37 of Harriman, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born on January 19, 1986 in Harriman, TN. He attended Oliver Springs High School where he played football. While he loved watching football, especially the Crimson Tide, he loved his …

Mary Martha Haun, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born in Knoxville, TN on October 16, 1928, to the late Hairm and Orda Hillwig Walters. Mary Martha was a Godly woman and was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. …

Patrick Edward McCracken, 43, our beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend passed from this life on January 31, 2023. Born on November 29, 1979, Patrick grew up in Anderson County where he was a proud graduate of Anderson County High School. Patrick’s smile and personality lit up a …

Judy Irwin, age 83, of Clinton passed away on March 5, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center. She was born December 11, 1939, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Ethel Mae and James Lee Irwin. Judy professed her faith in Christ at 14 years old on May 16, 1954.  As with …

Andy Lee Garner, age 56, went to his heavenly home on March 4th, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a member of Freeway Church of God. Andy was a loving father, son, and brother. He served as a medic in the US Army in Desert Storm. He is …

Carol “Joyce” Gamble was born May 20th in Anderson County, TN and passed away March 2, 2023, in Knoxville, TN. Joyce never told her age so we will continue to honor that. She was known for baking cakes for people’s birthdays in the community and singing happy birthday to family and …

Sarah Kathryn Turpin, age 80, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center. Kat was a resident of Kingston, and formerly from the Orchard View Community in Oliver Springs. Kat was one of the last children born in the Wheat Community of Roane County in 1942. In 1960, …