OBITUARIES

Apr 15, 2023

 

Virginia Lee (Johnson) Fraser, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at her home in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 

She was born in East Chicago, Indiana on December 1, 1939 to Theodore Roosevelt Johnson and Mary Julia (Bercellie) Johnson and was of the Roman Catholic Faith and a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Oak Ridge,...

Apr 11, 2023

Danny Worley, age 65, of Kingston, TN, was surrounded by his family as he went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2023.  Danny was born in Monroe, Michigan as the youngest of 9 children born to James and Edith Worley. He moved with his parents to Lake City, Tennessee in the early 1970s. He graduated from Lake City...

Apr 5, 2023

Eugene Max Moody (Gene), age 94, peacefully passed away on April 5, 2023. He was born in Robbinsville, NC on January 12, 1929. His family moved to Fontana Village, NC where his father was working on the Fontana Dam. Gene graduated in the last class to graduate from Fontana High School. His family then moved to Maryville, TN. He enrolled...

Mar 15, 2023

Sylvia Klages, 62, entered into paradise on March 15, 2023. Born on November 5, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA, she moved to Oak Ridge at a very young age, and was a 1978 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Sylvia believed it was never too late to broaden her horizons by immersing herself in some new field of learning, from British...

Mar 14, 2023

In loving memory of the best dad, friend, and grandfather anyone could ever ask for. He loved unconditionally and completely. He always made sure everyone was okay and was always there when anyone needed him. We are going to miss everything about him. We have found the one thing Gampy can't fix, and if Gampy can't fix it then no...

Mar 12, 2023

Jeffery Lynn Slover, 48, was born on May 30th, 1974 in LaFollette TN. He gained his angel wings on March 12, 2023 after his battle with cancer. Jeffery was an avid Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and Elvis fan. He was a resident with the Emory Valley Center for many years. Jeffery has left a mark in so many people’s hearts....

Mar 12, 2023

 

Sammie Charles Harris, age 79, passed away on March 12th, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Selma, daughters Courtney (Reggie) Seay, and Tatia Marie Harris, sister Donna Goode, sisters-in-law, Patricia Chargois, Mary Fontenot, Karen Guinn, brothers-in-law, Leorange(Joan) Wright, Kevin(Karen) Johnson, grandchildren, Brittany, Gaston and Hunter Mitchell, Mya Harris, Ryan and Collin Seay, great-grandchildren, Mason and...

Mar 9, 2023

Thomas Frederick Young was born on September 2, 1943, in Berkeley, California. He peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father, in Oak Ridge, TN on March 9, 2023. Thomas married his best friend in 1968 and spent nearly 50 years with her, raising children and grandchildren, before she passed away. He was blessed to find love again with Karen in 2020. Hard working...

Mar 4, 2023

Helen Chludzinski Williams, age 82, of Oak Ridge passed away on March 4, 2023. Helen was born in Buffalo, New York.

 

She is preceded in death by parents, Ruby and Marion Chludzikski; and husband, Richard Ray Williams.

 

Helen is survived by step-daughter, Tina Braden; step-son, Charles Michael Williams; grandchildren, Elliot (Tiffany) Williams, Linda Ward, and Karen Braden; great-grandchildren,...

Feb 8, 2023

Karen Ward, age 70, passed away on February 8, 2023 comfortably in her home after a long battle with cancer. Karen was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She will be forever missed.

Karen is preceded in death by her mother, father, brother and sister.

She is survived by her loving husband of thirty years, Joe Ward; son, Brad Deyton...

Feb 3, 2023

 

Robert LeRoy Bainbridge, son, brother, uncle, friend, passed away on Friday the 3rd of February in his home in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Bob was born to LeRoy and Marie Bainbridge on December 6 1945’ in Cheyenne, Wyoming.  

  Bob’s parents moved for school and work eventually settling in Anaheim, California. In March 1967 Bob enlisted in the United States...

Feb 3, 2023

Mildred Ruth Bittle, age 74, of Oak Ridge passed away on February 3, 2023.

Mildred was a mother that worked two jobs to support her children while they were young and then did the same by choice when they grew up. She worked at Karns High School and drove bus 27 for Knox County for over 30 years. Mildred...

Jan 25, 2023

Bishop James Carroll Bandy, age 90, of Oak Ridge went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023.  

The Bandy’s served Oak Ridge Church of God longer than any other pastor in the church history.  During their 31 years of service, the church made significant progress.  Through the leadership and vision of the pastor, the church’s physical...

Jan 18, 2023

Stephen Michael Conner, age 56 of Anderson County, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023. He was born in Geneva, New York, November 8th, 1966. He served in the United States Army from 1985 to 1988, stationed in Germany. He is survived by his mother and father, Ursula and Robert Conner; his four children; Kendall,...

Jan 9, 2023

Patricia ‘Trish’ Carpenter, age 54, of Clinton left this world unexpectedly on January 9, 2023. She was born to Dianne Walden and the late Walter ‘Buddy’ Walden on October 18, 1968. Trish was known to make the best sweet tea and was a great cook. She loved reading and working puzzles with her ‘Mommy Dear’. Trish loved camping and caving...

Jan 2, 2023

Carol ‘Pookie’ Harris, age 65 of Oak Ridge went to join her son on January 2, 2023.

 

Pookie was originally from Highland Park, Michigan. She enjoyed gardening, her time in the smokey mountains and loved going to Nashville with her cousins Joann and Donna to the country music awards. Pookie was loved throughout Oak Ridge and Michigan.

 

Pookie...

Dec 26, 2022

Walter (Buddy) Levi Walden, age 75 of Clinton, Born June 10, 1947, went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife of 55 years Dianne Carter Walden, and his five daughters. 

Walter was a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He would have been a great great grandfather in February to a new...

Dec 26, 2022

Carole Mae James passed peacefully into our Lord’s care on December 26, 2022, near her home in Harriman, TN. She was 79. Carole was preceded in death by her mother Helen Phillips Susan (Ted) and father Wilber Grimes. She is survived by her husband Daryl of 51 years; her three sons Michael, Christopher (Karen), and Andrew (Jennifer); her five grandchildren:...

Dec 23, 2022

 

Goldie Augusta Bumpus Darr, 93, recently of Oak Ridge, TN passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, December 23, 2022 at home with her loving family including children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren surrounding her. The family was able to spend several evenings around her bedside.

She was born in Indian Mound, TN on March 7, 1929...

Dec 11, 2022

Regina Carol Steelman “Genie”, age 54 of Oak Ridge passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022.  Regina loved swimming, being outdoors, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family the most.

Regina was preceded in death by husband, Tony Randall Steelman; and father, Arnold Eugene Mayes.

Regina is survived by children, Brandi Fritts, Brandon...