OBITUARIES
Chalmer Ray Reed
Jul 26, 2026
Chalmer Ray Reed, age 91, of Oliver Springs went home to be with the lord, Sunday, July 26, 2026 at his home.
Chalmer grew up and attended school in the Marlow Community. He stayed in touch with his childhood friends and enjoyed the fact that they stayed in contact with each other throughout the years. Chalmer and his wife, Margaret were...
Jessie Bennette "Jess" Woodard
Jun 25, 2026
Jessie Bennette “Jess” Woodard, age 82 of Clinton went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Jess loved to fish, was a devoted member of his church, Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church. Most of all Jess loved spending his time with his family.
Jess was preceded in death by his Parents, Woodrow and Lois Woodard; Brother, Edward Woodard.
Jess...
John Edward Pilut
Jun 22, 2026
John Edward Pilut, age 86, passed away with his daughter by his side, June 22, 2026 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.
John was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 17, 1939. He and his daughter Sue moved to Oak Ridge, TN in 2016. He loved sailing and cooking.
He is survived by his daughter Sue Pilut.
John will be laid...
James Earl "Jim" Batch
Jun 1, 2026
James Earl “Jim” Batch, 87, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026.
Jim was a faithful member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge, a devoted Cleveland sports fan, and a man who embraced life with curiosity, enthusiasm, and a deep appreciation for family and friends. Among his many interests were traveling, hiking, researching family genealogy,...
George Allen Denton
May 31, 2026
George Allen Denton, 87, of Knoxville, TN died on Sunday May 31, 2026. He was a member of Coalfield Seventh-Day Adventist Church & Grace SDA.
He was born on February 19, 1939 in Strawberry Plains, TN. He attended Carter High school. He worked driving a truck for many years & retired at the age of 83. He enjoyed breakfast at Waffle...
Harry J. Evans
May 11, 2026
Harry J. Evans
January 20, 1939 – May 11, 2026
Harry J. Evans, of Oak Ridge, TN passed peacefully at his residence on May 11, 2026, surrounded by his supportive and loving family and care team.
Harry was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle J. Hampton; his father, Carl W. Evans; his brother, Hardy Glenn; and his sister, Billie Jean.
He is survived...
Melissa Kay Maples-Harrell
May 3, 2026
Melissa Kay Maples-Harrell passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, leaving behind family and friends who loved her deeply and countless memories that will be carried forward by those who knew her best.
Melissa was someone who found joy in the simple things: warm days, good music turned up loud, fly-fishing, cooking with her husband, dancing, and being surrounded by those...
Tristan Stone Schonfarber
Apr 26, 2026
Tristan Schonfarber, age 29, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Sunday April 26th, 2026. Tristan was from Clayton, AL, and loved gaming, hiking, and making people laugh. Tristan was well loved by many and was a wonderful son, brother, and uncle. He touched all of our hearts with his smile and laughter.
Tristan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Hezzie...
Robert Michael (Mike) Slone
Apr 22, 2026
Robert Michael (Mike) Slone
(October 19, 1950 – April 22, 2026)
Robert Michael (Mike) Slone of Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, while in the care of the University of Tennessee hospital. Mike was 75 years young. He was preceded in death by his father, Ezra Donald Slone, his mother Barbara Dee “Susie” Slone and brother Jeffrey Norman...
Martha Francis Langley
Apr 19, 2026
Martha Francis Langley went to be with her Heavenly Father 4-19-26 she was born 05-24-1944 her husband was by her side when she passed. Private Arrangement to be set at a later date.
Robert "Bob" Conner
Apr 15, 2026
Robert “Bob” Conner, Jr.
SUFFOLK — Robert “Bob” Conner, Jr., 78, of Suffolk, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Born on February 29, 1948, in Lumberton, North Carolina, Bob was the son of the late James and Lucille Conner. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Specialist during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968 with...
Peggy K. Silver
Apr 12, 2026
Peggy K. Silver, age 103, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 12, 2026. A native of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, she married Virgil J. Silver of Celo on June 20, 1943. He moved to Oak Ridge to work at K25 in 1947, and Peggy followed two years later. Upon arrival at Elza Gate, she was hired to assign...
Caryl Ann Milton
Apr 2, 2026
Caryl Ann (Lerner) Milton
OAK RIDGE — Caryl Ann (Lerner) Milton, 81, of Oak Ridge, passed away on April 2, 2026. She was born July 12, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late William and Sarah Lerner.
Caryl moved to Annandale, Virginia, in 1977 to begin her government career. In 1986, she relocated to Oak Ridge, where she worked for the Department...
Dean Carlton Niehaus
Mar 26, 2026
Dean Carlton Niehaus May 8, 1935 — March 26, 2026
Dean lived his life through the rhythm of the road and the soul of the music. A professional drummer by trade, he spent decades traveling the country—including his memorable time with the Andy Doll Band—leaving a trail of backbeats and stories in every city he played. He was a master of...
Allen White
Mar 20, 2026
Allen White of Oliver Springs passed away Friday, March 20th at his home.
Allen was born August 4, 1946 in Oliver Springs, TN. He loved golf, auto racing, UT sports, and vacationing with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Cookie, great- grandson Sawyer Otto and several aunts.
Allen is survived by his wife Sue; son, Brad White...
Danny Leon Haggard
Mar 13, 2026
Danny Leon Haggard went home to be with our Lord on Friday, March 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord. He was a self-employed logger for many years. After that, he was employed at Roger’s Group in Oak Ridge, TN for 23 years where he retired from.
He is preceded in...
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)...
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