OBITUARIES

Jul 5, 2025

Ashlen Harris Wooden passed away peacefully on July the 5th, unexpectedly. Ashlen was born in Hendersonville, TN on October 28th, 1984, but later the family moved to Oak Ridge, TN in 1988. Ashlen was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and granddaughter who was “grown up” even when she was little and caring for others. She attended Oak Ridge High School...

Jul 2, 2025

Robert Walter Pare’t MD (Bob) passed away peacefully in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 2, 2025 at the age of 98. He was an attentive husband who passionately loved his wife Natalie Pare’t. He was a father, a grandfather, a great grandfather and a devoted friend to untold numbers of people over many, many years.

Born October 9, 1926, in North Bergen,...

Jul 1, 2025

Dustin Thomas Lowe, age 51, of Powell, TN passed away, July 1, 2025.

Dustin was a huge fan of Dolly Parton. He enjoyed going to antique shows. He loved being part of his community. He was a fan of the arts and loved and enjoyed his friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Jean Lowe.

Dustin is survived by his...

Jul 1, 2025

Darrell Lee Schumaker of Oak Ridge went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025.

He was born August 19, 1940, in Charleston, WV to Roy Schumaker and Trula Hall Schumaker. A 1960 graduate of Allegany High School, served in the US Navy on the carrier ship WASP, retired from the Dept. of Agriculture. He was an active member of...

Jul 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of William Roy White, Jr.

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of William Roy White, Jr., who entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on July 1, 2025, at the age of 63.

Born on October 29, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, William was the beloved son of the late William...

Jun 30, 2025

Roger James Ryburn, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025.

Roger was born on January 10, 1937, in Erwin, TN, as the oldest child to Mary and Jack Ryburn. He graduated from Unicoi County High School (Erwin, TN) in 1955 and graduated from Tennessee Tech University in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Roger...

Jun 28, 2025

Frances Eve Welch passed away after a long health battle on June 28, 2025 at her home in Carolina Shores, NC at the age of 81.

Eve was raised in Oak Ridge, TN and raised her daughter only a few houses down from her childhood home. Eve retired from the City of Oak Ridge School system where she was the maintenance...

Jun 23, 2025

Jun 16, 2025

Fisherman, husband, son, father, grandfather, friend, U.S. Public Health Service Captain, and founder of “Raven Fork Rods” James Edwards Mills,84, of Whittier, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, after a brief and sharp bout with cancer. Jim spent his days in constant motion—from his youth on an Eastern North Carolina tobacco farm to his days in the Great...

Jun 13, 2025

Melanie Joan Whalen

May 28, 1953 – June 13, 2025

Melanie Joan Whalen, 72, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on June 13, 2025.

A lifelong animal lover, Melanie was the proud owner of The Clip Joint, her dog grooming business, which she founded in 1977. For nearly five decades, she cared for generations of pets and...

Jun 5, 2025

Billy Lee Lively, aged 78, was taken home to Glory in the early hours of Thursday, June 5th, just two months shy of his 79th birthday. He was surrounded by his loving and adoring family until his passing.

Always a man of few words, it was Billy’s wish that his obituary be limited to two sentences: He lived. He died.

The rest...

Jun 1, 2025

Sandra Abraham passed away peacefully in her Oak Ridge home on June 1st; she was 78 years old. 

Originally from Syracuse, NY, Sandra lived in the East, Southwest and Midwest before retiring to Tennessee 

to be with her family, who were dear to her heart. Sandra was both an accomplished artist and art teacher; 

she held degrees from the universities of Dayton and Syracuse. She enjoyed...

May 29, 2025

Marilyn Kay Croft, 73 of Maryville, TN fell into a deep sleep and transcended this world to the next the morning of May 29, 2025. 

Not bothering to wake for a preferred breakfast of pickles and pimento cheese, she eased on out, not trying to be a bother. 

Surely her next stop will have none of the trials and tribulations she faced...

May 22, 2025

Nellie Hall

October 9, 1937 - May 22, 2025

Nellie Brown Hall passed away on May 22, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. Born in Greenwood South Carolina to Clarence and Lula Brown, Nellie moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee in 1944. She married Brownie Hall and moved several times eventually making Madison, Alabama their home. Upon Brownies death in 2013, Nellie moved...

May 17, 2025

Jessica Renee Williams, age 36, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Knoxville, TN.

She was born June 12, 1988 and grew up and lived in this area. She was of the Baptist Faith and was saved at a young age. She was a good mechanic from growing up being in her papaws garage, She also loved painting, drawing, making dreamcatchers,...

May 5, 2025

On Monday, May 5, 2025, Ronald Roskelly I, age 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.  He was a beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather.  Ron was born October 28, 1932 in Painesville, Ohio.  Ron was proud to serve in the US Air Force for eight years.

He was preceded in death by his...

May 2, 2025

Gerald Clevenger, 73, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away peacefully at the University of Tennessee Medical Center from complications of laryngeal cancer on May 2, 2025.

Gerald was born and raised in Knoxville, TN, where he graduated from Holston Hills High School. After graduating high school, he joined the Navy. He served in the Navy for six years operating the Navy...

Apr 30, 2025

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 24, 2025

James Gregory Barker

James Gregory “Greg” Barker, Nashville, TN, 38, formerly of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness April 24, 2025. He is now with the Lord and Lindsey, his sister who passed in February.

Greg’s early years were spent on the baseball field playing for The Oak Ridge Boys Club, Claxton and Karns teams. He transitioned to...

Apr 13, 2025

Richard Coston “Rick” Evans

June 7, 1949 – April 13, 2025

They called him Coach. Richard Coston Evans, known to generations of students and athletes as “Coach Evans,” passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, at the age of 75. A beloved educator, coach, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Rick’s life was defined by perseverance, passion, and a deep commitment to his...