Tag Archives: Passed away

Anderson County Mourns the Loss of Law Director Jay Yeager

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 …

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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. …

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“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 …

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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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