OBITUARIES

Jun 2, 2024

Barbara Pullen-Player passed away  peacefully at her residence at The Alexander Guest House, Oak Ridge, TN, June 2, 2024. Barbara was born to Earl and Virginia Whitaker in Umatilla, FL, February 19, 1933. 

Barbara loved to tell stories about her time as a young girl living on the showboat, Majestic, which navigated up and down the Ohio River. Her parents were...

Jun 1, 2024

There are no services planned at this time. 

May 26, 2024

Carol Jean (Pryor) McCarty of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away early on May 26, 2024, at the age of 74.She was born on September 29, 1949, to Edward Evo Pryor and Mary Emily (Gray) Pryor in Sidney, OH. She was the third of nine children. Her siblings in birth order: Sally, Ray, Carol, Nancy, David, Tommy, Shirley, Debbie, and Bobby.Carol was...

May 11, 2024

John Arthur Iacovino

1 March 1936 – 11 May 2024

John Iacovino, after several weeks of declining health, died peacefully in his own home, surrounded by his family.

John leaves Jo Ellen, his wife of 65 years, and their children: Anthony Iacovino and his wife, Estelle; Julie Whallen and her husband, Andrew; Gabrielle Fernandez and her husband, Raul; and Susannah Enkema and her...

May 5, 2024

William Lewis (Bill) Jackson of Oak Ridge, TN, died May 5, 2024 at the age of 73. He was born June 22, 1950 in Oak Ridge to Robert Lester Jackson, Sr. and Lora Fern Renner Jackson, both of whom preceded him in death.He grew up in Oak Ridge, the Karns community of Knoxville, and Potomac, Maryland. He attended Karns High...

May 5, 2024

Kristopher Dashawn Harshaw September 6, 1997-May 5, 2024He was preceded in death by his grandfather and grandmother, Charles Ernest Ellis and Vercella Mae Ellis; grandfather, Tommy Gene McCray; uncle, Tommy Gene Meade; aunt, Cheryl Ann McKnight, and lil cousin KaiReese Bradley.He leaves to cherish his memories his mother and stepfather, Jerry and Sharon Everett, devoted brothers Anthony Harris Jr., Kelvin...

May 3, 2024

William L. Cochran Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2024, at his home in Oak Ridge. Most people knew him by his nickname Deisel. He was born March 28, 1938, in the Leewood area of Cabin Creek, West Virginia. He was the fourth of five children born to Robert L. Cochran and Edna Hamilton Cochran. Throughout his...

Apr 29, 2024

In remembrance of Bob Christie, a loved father, brother, and grandfather, we say farewell to a talented musician who lived life on the edge. As a songwriter and producer he wrote songs of love, family, and the struggles of life.

Bob served in the U.S.Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

He enjoyed the outdoors which included camping, fishing, scuba...

Apr 25, 2024

Dr. Walsh, Marie Eileen, 72, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away at her home, April 25, 2024.  Cremation rites are under the direction of Mott-McKamey Funeral Home and Cremations, in Oak Ridge. Marie was born January 29, 1952, to Edward and Margaret Walsh. She is survived by a sister, Ruth Brunts of Stanford, KY, many nieces and nephews, and friends. Ms. Walsh was...

Apr 20, 2024

Michael Wayne Ramsey Jr., 49, of Oak Ridge, TN. passed away on Saturday April 20, 2024. Michael had a passion for tattoos. He also loved to spend time with his family and friends. 

Michael is proceeded in death by his Mother Sandra Brown Duff, stepmother Peggy Ramsey, by his maternal grandparents Marvin and Elsie Brown, and his paternal grandparents Rufus and...

Apr 16, 2024

Marjorie Anne Smith age 95 of Knoxville passed away peacefully at Cavette Hill on April 16, 2024. Marjorie was born on March 2, 1929 in Etowah, Tennessee. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband H. Fred Smith, father Howard H. Adcock, mother Margaret Anderson Adcock, brothers: Jack H. Adcock and...

Apr 13, 2024

Apr 12, 2024

Gayle Pope, age 80 of Clinton, passed away April 12, 2024.

Apr 10, 2024

Nancy Ann Slayton, 65, passed away  suddenly on April 10, 2024, at  Methodist Medical Center in Oak  Ridge, TN after a brief illness. She was  a fierce and loyal mother, sister, and  daughter who protected all she held  dear with tenacity that rivaled any foe. Born on January 27, 1959, in Houston,  Texas, Nancy blossomed in Plum  Grove, Texas, with her...

Apr 2, 2024

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, loving husband, and father of six children, passed away after a lengthy illness, at the age of 79. Harvey was born on December 11, 1944, to Harvey and Norma (Kreps) Heckman. He received his chemical engineering degree from Northwestern University. During his life, he worked most notably at the Tennessee Valley Authority and U.S. Department...

Mar 29, 2024

Alexis Madison Brown age 21 of Briceville, Tennessee, passed away on March 29th 2024.  She was born on December 16th 2002 in Madison, Indiana to the late reverend Tommy Lee Brown, and Tracy Lea Brown. Alexis was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her father , Rev Tommy Lee Brown, Alexis is proceeded in death by her brothers, T...

Mar 29, 2024

Sallie Walker passed away March 29,2024.Family will receive friends Tuesday, April 23 from 5-6pm at Mott-McKamey Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 6PM.Sallie was born in East Stone Gap, Virginia 10/17/1929 and moved to Oak Ridge in the mid 1940s. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Walker, her daughter Lynda Kay Williams, and her...

Mar 28, 2024

Mar 27, 2024

Richard Henry Neill1946-2024Richard Neill passed away on March 27, 2024. He was the son of the late Frank Henry Neill and Erna Brown Neill. He was born September 17, 1946, at Ft. Sanders Hospital in Knoxville where his mother had completed nurses’ training. He grew up in Oak Ridge and treasured the memories of growing up in the Secret City....

Mar 26, 2024

James Michael Collier, age 76, of Oak Ridge passed on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Mike grew up in Bowling Green, KY. He moved from Wheelersburg, OH to Oak Ridge in 2020. He was an elder at the Church of Christ for over 25 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Mildred Collier, and sister, Janice Russell.

Mike is survived...