OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 10, 2022

John Latimer Gray, age 57, recently living in Oak Ridge, TN left this world unexpectedly on December 10, 2022. He was born to the late Lois White Gray and the late John Seymour Gray on March 7, 1965. 

John was a highly successful Civil Engineer, having graduated from MIT in Civil Engineering and having achieved an MBA at Georgetown University. ...

Nov 26, 2022

THEMLA CHRISTINE (CHRIS) REID

Thelma Christine (Chris) Reid, age 91, passed away Nov. 26, 2022 at Canterfield Senior Living of Oak Ridge.

Chris was preceded in death by her parents, John and Virginia Sanderson of Huntsville, Ala., her husband and love of her life, O. Edward Reid, Jr. of Huntsville, and her sister Louise Sanderson...

Nov 23, 2022

Our beloved Veteran Larry Hampton, born 09/01/1947, our mountain man, left this earth for his flight with the angels on 11/23/2022. He would leave this earth in his wife’s arms and surrounded by family who loved him as he took his last breath at home.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin (Fonzy) and Ruby...

Nov 21, 2022

Patsy “Pat” Phillips Weaver, age 74 of Clinton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 21, 2022.  Patsy was a member of Carroll Hollow Baptist Church and was saved many years ago.

Patsy was born 9 weeks early and weighed 1 pound 7 ounces.  She was born at home and the Doctor said she...

Nov 21, 2022

Richard Olaf Sabine passed from this life to paradise on Monday, November 21, 2022, at his home in Oak Ridge, TN.  He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 21, 1955. He was 67 years old when he crossed the bar. He was raised in Mobile, AL; graduating from Murphy High, Class of 1973. He served as a...

Nov 19, 2022

Yalonda Moore, age 57 won her race on November 19, 2022 at her home and is now in heaven with Jesus.  Yalonda passed away surrounded by loved ones.  Yalonda left behind many who loved her and will mourn her passing but are also rejoicing because Yalonda is no longer suffering.  Yalonda touched the lives of all she came in...

Nov 18, 2022

Tonya Michelle Felts, age 42, of Oak Ridge passed away on November 18, 2022. Tonya worked for Common Grounds Service in Oliver Springs, TN.

She is preceded in death by husband; Jeremy Felts, father; Neal Justice, grandparents; Beryl and Lois Justice and James and Ann Pickell.

She is survived by children; Alyssa, Kaitlyn, Jayden, Elijah,...

Nov 12, 2022

Robin Norene Bailey Smith age 61 of Clinton, formerly of Dione and Corbin, KY,  went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Robin was born in Lynch, KY on December 21, 1960. Robin loved being a mother, old movies, especially Hallmark movies, and her Kentucky Wildcats.  Recently Robin loved spending her time with her students, teaching...

Nov 8, 2022

Belinda Michaela Ethridge Wells, 54, of Oak Ridge, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2022, surrounded by family at Parkwest Medical Center.

She is survived by sons, Jordan Ethridge and Jacob Wells; grandchildren, Bentley Ethridge, Keely Ethridge, Lillian Ethridge; mother, Janie Harman; stepfather and close friend, Bill Harman;  father Richard Ethridge; sisters, Tonya Warwick and Shana Cable;...

Oct 29, 2022

Shirley Anne Morris, 88, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2022 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Born in Petoskey, MI she was the daughter of the late George and Elsie (Snyder) Kapp. She married Kenneth Morris, Jr. on October 23, 1952 who preceded her in death in 2009. Shirley grew up in Parr Memorial Baptist Church. She was a member...

Oct 27, 2022

In loving memory of Drew Cassidy Payne and her unborn son who passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022.  Born at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge on May 7, 1996. Like a shooting star, flying across the room, so fast, so far, gone too soon.  Forever in our hearts, our Drew Baby.

Drew is preceded in...