Billy Thomas “Bill” Overton, age 62, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014, at his home.

Mr. Overton was born January 13, 1952, in Harriman, Tennessee.

He lived in New River during his early childhood and attended Rosedale School. He graduated from Lake City High School in 1970. Following his high school graduation he moved to Winchester, Indiana, for 13 years, then onto Wabash, Indiana, for three years, then to West Liberty, Ohio, until his move to LaGrange, Indiana in 1998. He moved back to Tennessee in 2000.

During his early years, he attended the Fork Mountain Baptist Church on New River. He enjoyed golfing, playing basketball, sports, reading, and traveling. [Read more…]