OBITUARIES
Joy Dale Snyder
Mar 11, 2026
Joy Dale (Havins) Snyder
January 27, 1937 - March 11, 2026
It is with loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Joy Dale (Havins) Snyder from this life. She entered into the arms and glory of her Savior Jesus Christ on March 11, 2026 at the age of 89. Joy was a wonderful, loving and caring mother whose life was defined...
Michael Richard Guerin
Mar 8, 2026
Michael Richard Guerin passed away peacefully at home at the age of 84 on March 8, 2026.
Michael was born in Waukegan, IL. He was the son of Richard and Ann Krekis Guerin. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and went on to earn a Ph D in analytical chemistry from Iowa State...
Peggy Sue Proffitt
Mar 5, 2026
Peggy Sue Proffitt (née Cowan), 84, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Oak Ridge.
She was born May 25, 1941, in Holton, Virginia. Peggy made her home in Oak Ridge beginning in 1984. A lifelong learner, she earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee in 1998. She had a love of travel...
Thomas Marvin Elliott
Mar 4, 2026
Thomas Marvin Elliott, born December 8, 1950, passed peacefully in his sleep to be with the LORD early March 4, 2026.
He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Judith Elaine Elliott, his two daughters, Annette Kathleen Mears and Katherine Elizabeth Moreno and four grandchildren, A.J. Mears, Rick Mears, Steven White, and Julie White.
He also leaves behind four siblings, Judy (Reidenback)...
Tillie Skala Plaza
Mar 1, 2026
Tillie Skala Plaza
September 27, 1924 to March 1, 2026
Tillie, lovingly known to many as Babus, was a fierce combination of both her Polish and her Pennsylvania roots, a background she never forgot. It was a major move to Oak Ridge in 1963, when she followed her husband due to his job opportunity, but eventually, Oak Ridge became home as much...
Deborah "Debbie" West May
Feb 26, 2026
It is with profound sorrow the family announces the passing of Deborah (Debbie) West May, age 75, of Oak Ridge, TN, on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She has joined her husband Kenneth Y. May, her parents Robert (Bob) A. and Betty A. West; brother Edward (Eddie) West; brother-in-law Teddy (Butch) Catron; and nephew Dustin Catron in the Kingdom of Heaven....
William Roy "Bill" Beal
Feb 26, 2026
OBITUARY = WILLIAM R. BEAL
William Roy (Bill) Beal, 98, of Oak Ridge, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026 to join his wife, Madolyn. Bill was born August 8, 1927 and was raised in Nashville. He attended Inglewood Elementary and lsacc Litton High School, class of 1945. During World War II he volunteered to serve with The United States Maritime...
Shirley Wilder Burcham
Feb 25, 2026
Shirley Wilder Burcham gained her wings on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was born March 31, 1937, in Sneedville, TN.
She stayed active bird watching and tending to her wildflowers, rail bugging on Windrock Mt. Loving her extensive family. Family get togethers were one of her favorites. She enjoyed road trips with her sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Rice "Ric" Hicks Cross, III
Feb 11, 2026
Rice Hicks Cross, III (“Ric”), of Oak Ridge, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He spent most of his life in Oak Ridge, a community he deeply loved and faithfully served. Ric was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. Above all, he found his true identity in Christ, a faith that shaped every aspect...
Lawrence "Larry" Helveston
Feb 11, 2026
Lawrence (Larry) Helveston, 74, of Andersonville, passed away peacefully at his home on February 11th 2026.
There will be a celebration of life on Sunday, February 15th at Second Baptist Church 777 Public Safety Lane Clinton, TN 37716. The receiving of friends and family will be from 2-4 pm with a short service to follow. Pastor Mike Thompson to officiate and...
Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Woodard
Feb 2, 2026
Ronald Lee Woodard
Ronald Lee Woodard, 78, of Marlow went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 2, 2026 surrounded by his friends and loved ones after a lengthy illness.
Ronnie was born January 9th, 1948 in Millersville, TN and moved to the Oliver Springs area as a young boy. Ronnie had a lifelong passion for hunting and all things hunting...
Mary Frances Broome
Jan 27, 2026
Mary Frances Broome, age 93 of Oak Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Frances’ family was her life. At age 40, Fran decided to go back to school to pursue her dream of becoming a registered nurse. After completing that she went on to get her bachelor’s degree in business as well, all while raising 7 kids. Some...
Martha Gail Archbold
Jan 23, 2026
Martha Gail Blackburn Archbold was born on June 22, 1945. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 23, 2026, following a quick and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Martha was born in Jefferson County, Tennessee, the only child of John Stanley Blackburn and Martha Taylor Blackburn. In 1950, she moved with her parents to White Pine, Tennessee,...
William Battle Fellers
Jan 19, 2026
William Battle Fellers
April 27, 1953 - January 19, 2026
William Battle Fellers, age 72, of Clinton, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 19, 2026. He was born on April 27, 1953, in Oak Ridge, TN, to parents Henry and Jessie Fellers. Bill graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1971 and then earned a Bachelor of Science...
Linda Kay Brogan
Jan 19, 2026
Linda Kay Brogan (Minnie), age 76, of Clinton passed away peacefully January 19, 2026 surrounded by her children. Linda enjoyed fishing and going to flea markets with her dear friend, George Smith.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, James Starnes and Juanita Oaks; brother, David Starnes and son in law Adam Yoder.
She is survived by her children, Lisa Smith,...
Carole Bland Yust
Jan 8, 2026
Carole Bland Yust, 92, died peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at NHC in Oak Ridge. Born in Gadsden, Alabama during the Great Depression, Carole’s family moved frequently around the state, finally settling in Florence, where she graduated from Coffee High School. Carole played the saxophone in her high school band, an activity that evolved into a lifelong love of...
Wanda Kay Williams
Jan 5, 2026
Wanda Kay Williams, age 72, of Oak Ridge and Clinton passed away January 5, 2026.
Wanda was preceded in death by her mom, Addie Williams; daughter, Denice Mitchell; son, Johnny Ollis; and brother, J.S Williams.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Watson; sisters, Joann Girdner, Huey Faircloth of North Carolina, and Shirley Williams of North Carolina; granddaughters, Maraya Duncan and Nikki...
Nellie Beatrice Prater
Jan 3, 2026
Nellie Beatrice Prater
Nellie "Bea" Prater was born on August 9, 1933 in Knoxville, TN to the late John and Anna-Bell Baxter. She passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. She was a long-time member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Powell, TN.
Bea was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, James "Jim" Prater.
Bea is survived by...
Shirley Jane Tice
Jan 1, 2026
Shirley Jane Sykes Tice, passed peacefully at home on January 1, 2026, surrounded by care and love.
She was born in 1950 in Clarksville, Tennessee, to Carrie and James Sykes and was raised alongside her siblings, Cecile, Rodney, and Barbara. From an early age, she demonstrated a love for learning and athletics, which later led her to attend Austin Peay State...
Patricia Ann Coffey
Dec 30, 2025
Patricia Ann Coffey (Repass), age 75, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, surrounded by her daughters and granddaughter Michala. She passed peacefully while being held by her daughter, Stacey. She was born on March 4, 1950, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was adopted at the age of five by Helen and Kenneth Repass, who raised her with...
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