CLINTON – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anderson County Law Director Jay Yeager. Mr. Yeager, a dedicated public servant and esteemed legal professional, passed away Friday, July 26. Mr. Yeager was known for his unwavering commitment to his profession and Anderson County Government, having …
Read More »Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Loss of Veteran Corrections Officer, Yvonne Reese
Photo from Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of veteran corrections officer Yvonne Reese, of Lancing, Tennessee. According to her obituary, she passed away at her home on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook …
Read More »Rockwood Police Chief Has Passed Away
City officials in Rockwood were shocked to find out earlier this morning that their police chief, Bill Stinnett, passed away at his home this morning. Stinnett, who has served 37 years with the Police Department, was found according to sources unresponsive in his home in Rockwood by his wife. Dr. …
Read More »“Santa” Charlie Heth Passes Away
A man that many kids grew up having pictures made with, some smiling, some crying, but many knew Charlie Heth as Santa, has passed away. According to a FB post by his sister on Wednesday stated that Charlie was moved back to the hospital from a rehab facility that he …
Read More »Founder of Little Ponderosa Zoo dies
James Cox, owner of the Little Ponderosa Zoo in Clinton, has died according to Anderson County District Attorney General Dave Clark. “Our office is deeply saddened by the the news of James Cox, owner of the Little Ponderosa Zoo’s, passing. Please remember his family in your thoughts as well as …
Read More »Former County Commissioner, Thomas “Mark” Alderson, 63, of Clinton Passes Away
Thomas “Mark” Alderson, 63, of Clinton passed away on Monday, November 23, Mark was born June 13, 1957 in Knoxville, Mark served as deacon at First Baptist Church of Clinton. He served his community well on the County Commission for 20 years; serving as Mayor of Anderson county and serving …
Read More »Campbell County Commissioner Passes Away
Courtesy of WLAF Campbell County Commissioner Carl Douglas, who represented District 5 on the panel, passed away over the weekend. Carl Douglas was 78 years old. He will be laid to rest with full military honors on Tuesday morning.
Read More »Eugene Gallaher passes away
Eugene Gallaher, the longtime president of the Green McAdoo Cultural Organization, passed away last week at the age of 68 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Gallaher is being remembered as a fixture in youth sports, his church, and the community as a whole. Mr. Gallaher passed away on Friday …
Read More »Fellow Performers Remember Country And Southern Rock Legend Charlie Daniels, Who Died Today At 83
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry member and southern rock legend Charlie Daniels passed away this morning, Monday, July 6th at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee. Doctors determined the cause of death was a hemorrhagic stroke. Daniels was 83.Charlie Daniels was a singer, songwriter …
Read More »Retired Gatlinburg fireman dies while fishing in Norris
By Jack Mitchell – Norris Bulletin Kenneth Ogle, a recently retired Gatlinburg fireman, died last Wednesday while fishing with his wife at the River Road boat launch. Ogle, 68, had served with both the Gatlinburg Police Department and Fire Department. He and his wife had been fishing along the banks …
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