OBITUARIES
Dr. George D Wignall
Oct 23, 2023
Dr. George D. Wignall
Distinguished Scientist and Member of St. Mary's Church
Dr. George D. Wignall, 82, passed away at his home on October 23. George was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England in 1941 to the late Bernard and Agnes Wignall. He graduated from Hanson Grammar School in 1959 and won a prestigious state scholarship to Sheffield University in...
Roberta Elaine Newsome
Oct 21, 2023
In loving memory of Roberta Elaine Newsome,
“August 5th, 1939 – October 21st, 2023”
A long-time resident of Oak Ridge, TN, since 1971, Roberta Newsome passed peacefully surrounded by love-ones last Saturday evening. Roberta Newsome was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, talented local artist, amazing gardener, rescuer of Boston Terriers, huge fan of “Old Time” and Appalachian style traditional music and outdoorsy nature lover. She introduced herself by the name she preferred, which was “Bert.” The Smoky Mountains...
Margaret Clouse
Oct 18, 2023
Margaret Clouse, 97, passed away on October 18, 2023, in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born on February 16, 1926, in Benton, Tennessee, to the late William M. Gamble and Lucy Mae Guinn Gamble.
Margaret, also known as Margaret Gamble, met her late husband, Frank M. Clouse, in 1946 at a tennis court dance in Oak Ridge TN and they...
Mark Anthony Boyd
Oct 14, 2023
Mark Anthony Boyd, age 63 of Clinton passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Mark started his career as a firefighter and retired as a State Fire Marshall. Mark enjoyed playing music and loved being around his friends and family.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents, James and Brenda Boyd.
Mark is survived by sons, Jonathan...
Christine Anita Schabot
Oct 13, 2023
Christine Anita Martin Schabot, age 95 of Oak Ridge, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. Christine lived at Commonwealth Assisted Living for the last 8 years, and on the 2nd Floor 24-hour care for the last three months. We want to thank Janie and all the nurses and staff at Commonwealth for the wonderful care they gave her and for the...
Matthew Harmon
Oct 7, 2023
Matthew Jay Harmon of Clinton, TN passed away of a heart attack on October 6, 2023.
All who knew Matthew knew he had a big heart, a wonderful sense of humor, and a smile that would light up the room. He kept everyone laughing and was great with people.
He was an animal lover who would save mice and feed...
Sandra Wright
Oct 4, 2023
Sandra “Sandi” Niswander Wright, 88, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Sandi was born February 21, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio to Revel and Mabel Niswander.
Sandi is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Patricia Edinger; and brother Roger Niswander.
Sandi is survived by her husband of 68 years Lawson ‘Pete’ Wright; children, Peggy (Mike)...
Sandra Sue Wright
Oct 4, 2023
Sandra Sue Wright, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Services are being planned for a later date.
Stella Louise Bayless
Oct 4, 2023
Stella Louise Bayless (Kerley), born December 7, 1945, went home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2023 after a short stay at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.Stella worked for the Oak Ridge School System for 12 years, was a follower of Christ and attended multiple churches where she always volunteered her time and many talents to help...
Luis Enrique Gomez Trinidad
Sep 30, 2023
A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 3:00PM at Saint Mary's Parish- Oak Ridge. The family will recieve friends at Mott-McKamey Funeral Home from 4:30-7PM.
Jeannette Elizabeth Martin
Sep 27, 2023
Jeannette Elizabeth (Miller) Martin from January 4,1940 to September 27,2023 was proceeded in death by her husband Benny E. Martin and two sisters Elaine Shellem and May Johnston survived by one sister June Hesson married to Ralph Hesson of Ohio and two daughters Donna Dodson married to Joe Cruse and June Thomas Married to William J Thomas Jr. She also had five grandchildren and three great grandchildren
Eun-sook Kim
Sep 13, 2023
Eun-Sook Kim, 85, passed peacefully out of this life on September 13, 2023, in Oak Ridge, her home for more than 60 years. A loving, kindly spirit of unbounded generosity and limitless creativity, she gave constantly – of her time, finances, art, and self – until her last breath. All her life, she constantly sought ways to help others and...
Patricia Reid Nice Gengozian
Sep 9, 2023
Patricia Reid Nice Gengozian, age 72, passed away September 9, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center, surrounded by family and loved ones. Mrs. Gengozian (Pat) was a long-term, two-time resident of Oak Ridge. In her later years, she became Chairperson of the Senior Advisory Board in 2019. Through her leadership, she was instrumental in establishing the new Oak Ridge Senior Center....
Kenneth Wayne Haerer
Sep 9, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Haerer, fondly known as Kenny, was a remarkable man whose impact on the lives of his loved ones will never be forgotten. Born on November 15, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Kenny lived a life filled with love, and a dedication to his family.
Kenny's education journey was a testament to his thirst for knowledge. He earned...
Patricia Gengozian
Sep 9, 2023
Patricia Nice Gengozian, age 72, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2023. Arrangements will be completed and posted at a later date.
Sue Morrow Jenkins
Aug 30, 2023
Sue Morrow Jenkins, age 74 of Oak Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from complications of Parkinson’s.
Sue was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge where she also served as the librarian. Sue was a 1966 graduate of Oak Ridge High School, as well as a graduate of...
Kenneth May
Aug 28, 2023
Kenneth (Ken,Kenny) Yon May, age 73, passed away on August 28, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born May 21, 1950 at Oak Ridge Hospital to Glen May and Geraldine Killion May and grew up in Oliver Springs, TN.
Ken graduated from Oliver Springs High School and graduated college from Tennessee Tech. He worked for Johnson Wholesale Floor Covering as a District Manager for over 40 years.
Ken truly enjoyed his time as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Cub Scouts Troop 334 and Boy Scouts Troop...
Ellen Gayle Brown
Aug 27, 2023
Gayle Brown passed away at home surrounded by family on August 27, 2023, after a long, brave struggle with illness. Gayle was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
She was an extremely talented artist, crafts person, cook, baker, avid reader, and a lover of cats.
Some people in our lives are like roses in a garden. They...
Barbara Katherine Moon
Aug 26, 2023
Barbara Katherine Longfellow Moon, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Barbara met her husband, Ralph, during their senior year of high school in Kansas City, MO and they married in 1950 after her graduation from Vassar College. In 1963 they moved to Oak Ridge, TN with their four children and Barbara began her involvement in numerous...
Mabel Inez Penland
Aug 24, 2023
Mabel Penland, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born October 16, 1930 in Scaly Mountain, North Carolina to Henry Oden Penland and Effie Patterson Penland. Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, son Michael Penland; brothers Edwin Penland and Carl Penland; sisters Bessie Hudson and Kate Amos; nieces Donna Richardson and Sheila Hudson. She came to Oak Ridge in 1950 and worked at the K-25 and Y-12 Plants. She loved...
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