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Obituaries: Jan. 20-Jan. 22, 2023

Posted at 10:32 pm January 23, 2023
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Michael Robert Ford, 49, of Knoxville, formerly of Oliver Springs, June 8, 1973-January 22, 2023. Born in Oak Ridge, graduated from Clinton High School in 1991, and an avid Tennessee and Atlanta Braves sports fan. Read his obituary here.

Catherine Wallace Rutherford, 91, of Clinton, January 6, 1932-January 22, 2023. Born in Anderson County, worked in the Anderson County Clerk’s office for 16 years. Read her obituary here.

Andre Dominique Fritts, 37, January 19, 1986-January 22, 2023. Served in the U.S. Army Reserve, a loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, and father. Read his obituary here.

Robbie Thomas “Robbie” Marth, 29, August 25, 1993-January 21, 2023. Family gives special thanks to the doctors and nurses in the CCU at Parkwest Medical Center, especially Ryan T. Read his obituary here.

Jennifer Lyn Smith, age 34, of Clinton, October 5, 1988-January 21, 2023. Jennifer loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Redemption Church in Knoxville. Read her obituary here.

Sue Worthington White, age 82, March 28, 1940-January 21, 2023. Graduated from Oak Ridge High School, Class of 1958, and worked as a substitute teacher in the 1980s and 1990s, mostly at Clinton High School, where she was fondly known as “Momma White.” Read her obituary here.

Virginia Lee Tokes, age, 89, of Clinton, June 24, 1933-January 20, 2023. Joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, worked for BF Goodrich Tire Co. and later Roadway Trucking Co. after leaving the service, moved to Clinton after retiring to be close to her siblings. Read her obituary here.

Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Andre Dominique Fritts, Catherine Wallace Rutherford, Jennifer Lyn Smith, Michael Robert Ford, obituaries, Robbie Thomas "Robbie" Marth, Sue Worthington White, Virginia Lee Tokes

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