Obituaries

Bennie C. Tipton, age 89, passed away on September 6, 2026. Born on October 17, 1936, Bennie grew up in Rogersville and later moved to New Market, where she lived until 2019. At that time, she came to live with her daughter, Betty in Clinton. She will be remembered as …

Linda Sue “Tiny” Beard, age 73 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, September 6th, 2026. She was born on July 10th, 1953. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister who had the biggest heart. Loving her family was the most important thing to her and she adored …

Thomas Aaron Smith, 79, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away at home surrounded by his family on September 2, 2026. Thom was born on May 31, 1947, in Knoxville to Margaret Sue Thurmer Smith and Lloyd Everett Smith Sr. Thom was the brother to Lloyd Everett Smith, Jr. (Priscilla Smith), …

James (Jay) Edward Woods, age 84, died suddenly on August 30, 2026.   He was from Oak Ridge, TN, and a faithful member, teacher and evangelist of the Church of God. He was a 60 year member of the IBEW local union 270 and worked closely with his wife, Donna Powers, …

Richard Lee Smith, age 85, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a rich legacy defined by family, fine craftsmanship, and a quick-witted sense of humor. An avid outdoorsman and hands-on skill, Richard found immense joy in fishing, fast cars, and woodworking. Above all, his heart belonged to his family. He was …

Carol Sue Payne Collins, age 83, of Halls and Oak Ridge, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Carol was preceded in death by her husbands, Johnny Payne and Stamper Collins; her parents, Neal and Edith Cardwell; her sister, Marie Rosson; and her parents-in-law, Bill and Alma Payne. She is …

Johnny Lynn Vanover, age 58 of Rockwood, Passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, at home. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Jeweldene Vanover. Survivors include:Daughters Tiffani Rachelle Vanover (Ali) of Crossville,Savannah Jade Cook of Harriman,Sons Johnny Lynn Vanover, Jr. (Torie) of Rockwood,Sean “Tanner” Preston Vanover of …

John Edward Hill, of Andersonville, Tennessee, passed away on September 4, 2026, at the age of 63.  John will be remembered as a very loving and caring man whose quick wit and great sense of humor made him a joy to be around. He was very likable, seemed to know …

Bertha Sue Hollis, 80, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on September 6th, 2026, surrounded by her family. Sue was born on March 15th, 1946, in Anderson County, Tennessee, and was raised in Briceville. While attending Lincoln Memorial University, Sue met the love of her life, James Hollis, …

Charles Edward “Eddie” Foland, Jr., age 65, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. Eddie was a devoted Christian and of the Baptist Faith. He loved fishing and the outdoors, enjoyed working on lawn mowers, chainsaws, and small engines, …