OBITUARIES
Victor Robert Defenderfer Jr.
Feb 25, 2025
Victor Robert (Bob) Defenderfer Jr. of Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly on February 25, 2025. He was the oldest child of Victor Robert Defenderfer Sr. and his wife Virginia. Bob was raised in Oak Ridge, TN, graduated from the University of Tennessee with a master's degree and was a licensed Professional Engineer. He worked most of his career with TVA...
Iris Marie Brewer
Feb 21, 2025
Iris Brewer age 96,of Oak Ridge, died peacefully in her sleep on February 21, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Iris was born 1/12/1929 in Fletcher NC to the late Amanda Marie and William Everette Baldwin.
She attended Mars Hill College and graduated with a degree in business in 1949, where she was also a co-captain of her college basketball team.
She moved to...
Margaret "Peggy" Gibson
Feb 21, 2025
Margaret "Peggy" Gibson
June 6, 1940 – February 21, 2025
Margaret "Peggy" Gibson, 84, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025. Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, to Clarence and Lula Brown, Peggy moved to Oak Ridge in 1944, where she built a life filled with love, faith, and family.
A proud graduate of Oak Ridge High School, Class of...
Joyce Ann Grubb
Feb 18, 2025
Joyce Ann Falin Grubb Age 86, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend whose faith was a guiding light, has gone home to be with Jesus and her heavenly family on Tuesday Feb. 18, 2025. Joyce was born on Tuesday Nov. 8, 1938, in Kingsport, TN to the late Roy Samuel and Cleo (Shell) Falin.
She was a child of...
Susan Kay Powell
Feb 15, 2025
Susan Kay Powell
August 12, 1954 - February 15, 2025
As a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Susan Kay Powell was the light of our family. She was the one that held everything together with her love, that never asked for recognition. Her smile and hands told a story of sacrifices for everyone around her and how she gave endlessly. She had...
Ben H. Graves
Feb 14, 2025
It is with great sorrow, but the world lost a great man today – Ben H. Graves. Ben was born and raised in Hamblen County, TN. He went to the University of Tennessee and East Tennessee State University to achieve his degrees in teaching and marketing.
Ben moved to Oak Ridge and became a teacher at Oak Ridge High School in...
Yoshio Muraoka
Feb 9, 2025
Yoshio Muraoka
Age 88
February 9, 2025
Yoshio Muraoka, aged 88, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025. He is survived by his sons, Shin Muraoka and Ken Muraoka, his daughter-in-law, Kathryn Muraoka, and his beloved grandchildren, Madelyn Muraoka and Nick Muraoka. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Yoshimi Muraoka.
Yoshio’s life was marked by resilience and courage....
Lindsey Evans Barker
Feb 3, 2025
Lindsey Evans Barker
Lindsey Evans Barker, 35, Spring Hill, TN formerly of Oak Ridge, TN passed away in her sleep while visiting her family, February 3, 2025 and is now with the Lord.
Lindsey’s greatest love was family which she supported at every opportunity. Her greatest love and legacy was her daughter, Braylin Mae Stubblefield. Brendan, her fiancé added two bonus daughters,...
Ronald Clive Ashline
Feb 1, 2025
Ronald Clive Ashline, age 89, of Oak Ridge, TN passed away peacefully in his home on February 1, 2025 surrounded by his family. Ron was born on July 17, 1935 in Huntington, Long Island, NY to the late Ivy Cowper and Eugene Joseph Ashline. Because of his father’s job with VA hospitals Ron and his family moved frequently across the...
Darleen Lorraine Ellis
Jan 27, 2025
Darleen was born on September 8, 1936, in Jackson County, Missouri, to Louise and James Case. She was the youngest of four children and is survived by her older sister, Dolores Smith. Darleen passed away in Knoxville, Tennessee on January 27, 2025.
In 1957, she married Russ Ellis, and they shared 60 years of life together before his passing in 2017....
Ronnie Lee Trentham
Jan 26, 2025
Ronnie Trentham, 72, passed away on Sunday at Lyons View Nursing Home in Knoxville.
Born in Knoxville to Hud and Margaret Trentham. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Bob Trentham, Reese Trentham, and Jean Reed.
In addition, he was preceded in death by his son, Jason Trentham, and stepson, Danny Shinn.
Ronnie is survived by his loving wife...
Marilyn Ruth Galloway
Jan 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marilyn Ruth Jones Galloway, who left this world on January 24th, 2025 surrounded by love and peace. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose kindness and strength touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Born to Sam H. Jones Jr. and Vivian Lyons Jones on October 4th,...
Reba "Bernie" Sharpe
Jan 22, 2025
Reba Bernita “Bernie” Mills Sharpe, 91, of Harriman, Tennessee passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born on January 12, 1934 in Madisonville, Tennessee. She was the fourth child of twelve born to Aaron and Bernice Crowder Mills. Bernie was a bookkeeper at Bank of Oak Ridge where she worked until she retired from...
Alice "Karel" Moylan
Jan 22, 2025
Alice “Karel” Moylan of Maryville, TN, was born November 17, 1943, and grew up in Hasbrouk Heights, New Jersey. She dedicated herself completely to her children and to God, and died at age 81 surrounded by love.
Karel pursued a life of truth and meaning and overcame many challenges.
She was sarcastic, avoided left turns, and listened to Christmas music unironically all...
Crystal Renee Powers
Jan 16, 2025
My family and I are heartbroken to announce the death of my mother, Crystal Renee Powers. Crystal Powers passed away peacefully in our home on January 16, 2025. If you had the pleasure of knowing Crystal, you know she was always one to help people in a time of need. Every one of her siblings was taken in by her...
Barry Alan Saunders
Jan 12, 2025
Barry was born in Virginia and raised in Kingston, TN from a young age. He graduated from Roane County High School (1966) and graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan College(1970), where he was involved with Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. After graduation, he taught at Coral Gables High School in Tavernier, FL, and was the wrestling coach. In 1975, Barry returned to Tennessee...
Edna "Ruth" Fox Worthington
Jan 8, 2025
Edna "Ruth" Fox Worthington, 100, passed away on January 8, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1924, Leinart's Station (Dutch Valley), TN. She was the 8th of 10 children born to Joseph Benjamin Fox and Mima Hoskins Fox. After graduation from Oliver Springs High School in 1942, she attended Draughn's Business School until she was recruited by Tennessee Eastman...
Gary Allen Powers
Jan 6, 2025
The Powers Family is saddened to announce the death of their father, Gary Allen Powers. Gary Powers passed away peacefully in his home on January 6th, 2025. For those that did not know Gary and encountered him, they would likely say he was salty and rough around the edges. Those that knew him, would likely not disagree. For those that...
Rikki Breanna Mathena
Jan 2, 2025
Rikki Breanna Jean MathenaJanuary 2, 2025
Breanna Mathena, age 31, of Clinton, TN entered the next stage of her journey into eternity Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Bre’s time here was ended earlier than expected due to lymphoma. We will continue to hold her dear as we encounter the responsibilities that are now bestowed upon us in helping a heart broken father find...
Carly Elizabeth Williams
Dec 26, 2024
Carly Elizabeth Williams, age 33, of Knoxville, passed away on December 26, 2024, alongside her fiancé, Jeffrey Wilkerson Jr. Carly was a beautiful soul whose kindness and warmth touched everyone she met. She placed her trust in Jesus as her Lord and Savior, and her faith was a guiding force throughout her life.
A renowned hair colorist and stylist, Carly’s talent...
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