OBITUARIES
Ruth Ellen Duff
Jan 6, 2024
Ruth Ellen Duff, age 90 passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2023.
Ruth is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Duff; Daughters, Linda Duff Bearden of Acworth, GA, and Kristy Duff of Knoxville; Son, Ronnie Duff of Knoxville; Granddaughter, Amy Mottsinger; and Great Granddaughters, Sami and Emily Perry of Knoxville.
The graveside service will be on Monday, January 8,...
Doris Anz
Jan 5, 2024
Doris Richardson Anz, of Knoxville, widow of Bertrand M. Anz, Sr., passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024. She was born on November 7, 1927 in Lafayette, Indiana, the only daughter of Hattie Vernon and Herbert Richardson, Sr. She spent most of her childhood and early adulthood in Louisville KY, later moving to Philadelphia PA, and finally settling in Knoxville. Throughout her life...
Chauncey Racquel Samu
Jan 2, 2024
Chauncey Racquel Samu, age 34 of Oak Ridge passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Chauncey was preceded in death by father, Michael Dodson; and brother, Montgomery Samu-Dodson.
Chauncey is survived by Mother, Johnna Eaton and boyfriend, Dean Cresson; Brother, Jerry Eaton; Sister-in-law, Alexis Samu-Dodson; Niece, Imogen Samu-Dodson; Boyfriend, Adam Morris; Chauncey is also survived by a host of...
Edith Conrad Halbert
Dec 31, 2023
Edith Conrad Halbert, aged 92, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2023 at NHC Oak Ridge with her husband Melvyn at her side.
Edith was born April 23, 1931 in New York City and grew up in Richmond Hill, Queens. She had extraordinary mathematical skills, but excelled in all subjects and won numerous academic awards. Her English teacher at...
Angela Louise Brafford
Dec 29, 2023
Angela L. Brafford, 65, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away December 29th, 2023.
She is survived by her husband David Brafford of Las Vegas, NV, her oldest daughter Dena Williams along with husband Judd and daughter Addison of Las Vegas, Nv, middle daughter Lindy Colwell along with fiancé Christopher Nelson and daughter Myer Colwell of Oak Ridge, Tn, youngest...
Dorothy Kabelka Keller
Dec 26, 2023
Born August 23, 1919 passed on December 26, 2023. Dot is survived by daughter, Jacqueline Thompson (Sue Dembo); son Charles (Becky) Keller; granddaughter, Jennifer (Rick) Rathbun; granddaughter, Jillian (Collins) Clarkson, and great-grandchildren, Cora and Elijah Clarkson.
A celebration of life will be announced in 2024.
Charles Randal 'Randy' Howell
Dec 21, 2023
Charles Randal ‘Randy’ Howell, age 67, of Knoxville was called home to the Lord on December 21, 2023.
Randy grew up in Asheville, NC. He found joy in softball, home and yard landscaping, golf, and crafting stained glass. Randy cherished his friends like family. Known for his generous heart and willingness to lend a helping hand, Randy selflessly assisted anyone...
Marion Pesce
Dec 13, 2023
Marion Margaret Pesce, age 95, was born on June 10, 1928, in Trenton, New Jersey, and lived most her life in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023.
Marion was the loving wife of Nicholas J. Pesce and assisted him for many years in running Nick Pesce Plumbing Company while maintaining a spotless home and raising...
Ellen Margaret Vance
Dec 12, 2023
Ellen Margaret Vance, age 103, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 9, 1920 to the late Leo Kavanaugh Meehan and Ellen Cecilia Long Meehan. Mrs. Vance was a 1937 graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Oak Ridge since before its construction in 1950.
In addition to her parents, sister Rosemary Stewart and brothers Leo and Robert...
Gary Steven Dintsch
Dec 9, 2023
It is with great sadness and hope of newfound peace that we announce on December 9th an incredible father and man, Gary Steven Dintsch, passed away at the age of 74.Gary was born in Hartford, Connecticut on March 22, 1949 to Ed & Lura Dintsch and grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee where he attended Brainerd High School. He later went...
Linda Burlew
Dec 7, 2023
Linda S Burlew (Shaffer), 73, of Oliver Springs TN. Departed this earth on December 7th, 2023, at home, to be with her loved ones whom went before her. Mother and Father; Edith & Clyde Buckner Husband; Douglas L Burlew Sr Son; Douglas L Burlew II Sister; Cathy Hatley (Shaffer).
She is survived by Daughter Mikki Morris, Stepson Robert Burlew, Grandchildren...
Daniel James McGuire
Nov 30, 2023
Daniel James McGuire, 84, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 21, 1939, in Ft. Madison, IA. He graduated from Ft. Madison High School in 1957, received an undergraduate degree from Iowa State University, and a graduate degree from Colorado State University. He married Patricia Joanne...
Arthur A.O. Roberts
Nov 25, 2023
One of God's finest creations has returned to his heavenly home! A.O. Roberts, Jr., also known as "Dell, Jr.," left this earth on November 25, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. He joins his loved ones in Heaven; father, A.O. Roberts, Sr., mother; Louise Roberts, sister; Audrey Roberts, and deceased wife, Moretta Roberts. He leaves behind many...
Douglas R. Sandy Messer
Nov 19, 2023
Douglas R. Sandy Messer passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023 at the age of 80 in Knoxville, TN.
Sandy was born in 1943 at the mouth of Jenkins Branch in Bryson City, NC to Daisy Dixie (Rogers) Messer and O. Earl Messer. A graduate of Swain County High School and Western Carolina University (B.S., Chemistry), Sandy was the primary...
Melvin Tobias
Nov 16, 2023
Melvin Tobias, long-time resident of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023 at the age of 98 after a brief illness.Mr. Tobias was born in April, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York. His father was an immigrant from Mir in what is now Belarus, and his mother immigrated to the United States from Lithuania as an orphan. Mr....
William Bill Schabot
Nov 16, 2023
William (Bill) Frederick Schabot, age 69, of Vero Beach, Florida, Passed away on Thursday, November 16th. Bill lived at the Lakes of Clermont Health and Rehab, in Clermont, Florida before his passing. Bill graduated from the University of Central Florida in 1996 with a Masters Degree in Business Administration, and had been a certified General Contractor since 1996. Bill became a...
Norman Kuneman
Nov 14, 2023
In Loving Memory of Norm Kuneman
Norman Foster Kuneman, age 86, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, from complications from Parkinson's disease. Born on September 10, 1937, Norman Foster Kuneman was the son of Edith Lucille Knight and Edward William Kuneman. He was also the husband of Mary Lou Kuneman and then Joyce...
Glenda Moore
Nov 5, 2023
Glenda Moore of Oak Ridge went to be with God November 5, 2023.
Glenda Moore was born September 10, 1942. She moved to Oak Ridge as an infant and watched Oak Ridge grow and change through the years. She went through the Oak Ridge School system- Linden Elementary, Robertsville Junior High, and Oak Ridge High School, graduating at 1960. After...
Ronald Duane Boucher
Oct 27, 2023
Ronald Duane Boucher, 60, went to be with his Savior on October 27, 2023 after a complicated illness.
Ron grew up in West Tennessee and attended UT Martin. He eventually made his way to East Tennessee and to the city of Oak Ridge where his long, distinguished career as a police officer began. Ron loved being a police...
Shirley Ruth Freels King
Oct 26, 2023
SHIRLEY RUTH FREELS KING
Shirley Ruth Freels King, 87, of Nashville, TN, was born on March 29, 1936, in St. Charles, Virginia to Clarence Freels and Ethel Rosenbalm Freels. She stepped from this earthly life into her eternal life on October 26, 2023, four days short of the 26th home going anniversary of her husband Robert.
Shirley, who was known...
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