OBITUARIES

Oct 20, 2026

Beverley “Gail” Martin, age 81, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with her daughter by her side.

Gail loved gardening and especially gardening with her grandkids and great – grandkids. She enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents Carl & Lois Reiordan; by her youngest sisters, Glenda Reiordan...

Oct 18, 2026

Oct 18, 2026

Juanita Prewitt, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2026, at West Hill Rehab.Juanita was born in Fonde, Kentucky, to the late Matthew and Onelda Smith.

She loved her family, the Lord, her friends, and her dog Spencer, her beloved companion of eight years. She enjoyed laughing, pulling pranks, visiting haunted houses, going on cruises, spending...

Oct 17, 2026

Doris Wells Pierce, age 96, of LaFollette, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

Doris was born October 25, 1929 in Elk Valley, TN. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge for over 50 years, she also enjoyed singing in the choir at...

Oct 9, 2026

Jeffrey Lynn Stratton age 65 of Knoxville passed away on October 9, 2026.

Jeff lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed every minute. He had a heart of gold. He loved motorcycles and guns; Jeff never met a stranger. Jeff always has a story to tell.

Jeff is survived by his 3 sons, he was so proud of them all and...

Oct 9, 2026

John Scott Defenderfer of Powell, TN was born in Oak Ridge, TN on November 28, 1963 and passed away at UT Hospital on October 9, 2026. He was the third child of Victor Robert Defenderfer Jr. and Eleanor Sue Modzik.

John was raised in Knoxville, TN, and graduated from Farragut High School in 1982. He worked at ORNL for 36 years...

Oct 3, 2026

Paulette Clevenger, 71, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away peacefully from complications of end stage renal disease on October 03, 2026.

Paulette was born in Rock Falls, Illinois. As a young child her family moved to Jamestown, Kentucky, where she was raised. Paulette graduated from Russell County High School. After graduating high school, she joined the Navy. She served in the...

Oct 1, 2026

Reeva Swidler Abraham

Reeva Swidler Abraham, of Oak Ridge, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026. Reeva was born in Chicago on May 15, 1938, to Frances and Joseph Swidler. She grew up in Winnetka, Illinois. On July 4, 1958, she met Marvin Abraham on a blind date. They were married on September 2, 1958, and took off for his Fulbright...

Sep 19, 2026

Michael Anthony Hobbs, age 79 of Oak Ridge, passed away on Saturday, September 19th, 2026. Mike loved fishing, was an avid sports fan, and of course his favorite TV show, NCIS. Above all else Mike’s favorite thing to do was spend time with his family.

Mike is preceded in death by parents, Robert and Carmela Hobbs; and Brother, Robert Hobbs.

Mike is...

Sep 13, 2026

Karen Reynolds Sherrod Carver died September 13, 2026 at Methodist Medical Center.  Born May 14, 1934 in Winchester, Indiana (and moving to Chattanooga, TN before age 6 months), Karen came to Oak Ridge with her parents and brother in 1943 moving into a "D" cemesto house on Ulysses Lane.  After living in a TVA trailer at Douglas Dam her brother,...

Sep 12, 2026

Lawrence (Larry) Edward Paden, age 81, passed away on September 12, 2026. Born on November 6, 1944, in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, Larry lived a life deeply rooted in faith, family and selfless service to others. 

Larry was a man of profound conviction who chose to spend his life to spreading the gospel across the globe. After a successful career, he retired at...

Sep 3, 2026

Carol Sue Payne Collins, age 83, of Halls and Oak Ridge, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Carol was preceded in death by her husbands, Johnny Payne and Stamper Collins; her parents, Neal and Edith Cardwell; her sister, Marie Rosson; and her parents-in-law, Bill and Alma Payne. She is survived by her children, Steve Payne and wife Michele; Janet Collins...

Sep 1, 2026

Paul Thomas Ford, age 58, of Rocky Top, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Born on February 28, 1968, in Kettering, Ohio. Paul graduated from Xenia High School with the Class of 1986.

Paul was an avid fisherman who loved being near the water with a fishing pole in his hand. Whether enjoying...

Aug 27, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of Joshua Michael Jensen, 46. He passed away on Thursday, August 27th, 2026, in Oak Ridge, TN. Those who knew Josh know what an exceptional and loving person he was, always with a smile for those around him and hugs that left you feeling warm and comforted.

Born on July 26th,...

Aug 4, 2026

Shirley Killian, age 86, of Oak Ridge went home to be with the lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at her home.

Shirley was a longtime member and active participant of the Deaf Ministry at Central Baptist Church (Oak Ridge), First Baptist Church (Knoxville), and Sword Deaf Baptist Church (Clinton).

She was preceded in death by her husband: Lavoy Killian; great-grandson, Chandler...

Jul 30, 2026

D. Joanne “Mimi” Boyle (87) passed away peaceably after a short illness on July 30, joining her husband, Bill Boyle, son Bob Boyle, and mother Wilda Summers in heaven.

Born in Morgantown, WV, Joanne liked to say she acquired her “MRS. degree” at WVU, where she met Bill while working in the College of Engineering, married in 1959, and were blessed...

Jul 29, 2026

Nellie Ruth Pratt, age 87, of Heiskell, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge after a courageous seven-year battle with dementia.

Nellie was born in October 1938 in Andersonville, Tennessee, to the late George and Della Atkins Cox. She dedicated much of her life as a homemaker and also worked...

Jul 26, 2026

Roy Leslie deForest was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, on June 6, 1943. He passed away peacefully and bravely on July 26, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by love in his home in Oak Ridge. He was the eldest of two children born to James and Muriel deForest, and a cherished brother to Judith Christine deForest. Roy is survived...

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...

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...