OBITUARIES

Dec 2, 2024

On Monday, December 2, 2024, Melissa Clark Douglas passed suddenly. She was an Oak Ridge native who spent time in California, as well as Clinton and Knoxville, TN. 

Melissa is survived in death by her three children: Richard Blake Douglas (son), Austin Grant Douglas (son), Rebecka Megan Douglas (daughter.) 

She is also survived in death by two brothers, Jason Clark and Scott...

Nov 29, 2024

Cameron Dewayne Robinson

May 30,1995-November 29,2024

Cameron Dewayne Robinson unexpectedly died on November 29,2024, at the age of 29. He was born in Oak Ridge, TN on May 30,1995. He was preceded in death by grandfathers Arthur Robinson and Gary Macquire, uncles Brian Macquire and Cedric Robinson. Cameron is survived by his parents Jeannie Macquire (fiance David Crowley) and Dywane Robinson (wife...

Nov 28, 2024

Joseph Rice passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. 

Mr. Rice was born December 9, 1937. He is survived by sister-in-law, Mary Gorman, cousin, Carol Leforte and her son James Ratliff. 

He was also a 30+ year veteran of the Navy and Air Force. Mr Rice gave his heart and soul to everything that he did....

Nov 27, 2024

Chet Thornton, age 84, passed away on November 27, 2024. He was a man of immense wisdom,intellect, and unwavering dedication to his family and work. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Janet Thornton; his son, Patrick Thornton, and wife Wanda;his daughter, Marcia Thornton Davis; his daughter, Annette, and husband Dick Perrin; his grandchild, Casey Thornton, and wife...

Nov 25, 2024

Norwood “Woody” Babcock Gove (1932-2024) died peacefully at his home on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the age of 92. He lived an active and productive life, dedicated to his family, his community, and the world at large.

Norwood was born October 23, 1932 in New York City, to Grace Potter Gove, of Worcester, MA, and Philip Babcock Gove, of Concord,...

Nov 16, 2024

Obituary: Trooper Grant Edward Gouldie

It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we announce the passing of Tennessee State Trooper Grant Edward Gouldie, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and servant of God, who was called home on November 16, 2024. A man of unwavering faith, Grant faithfully attended Salem Baptist Church, where his strong moral compass and deep...

Nov 16, 2024

Barbara Arlene Soderberg Landau, a devoted volunteer, wife, and mother, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.

Barbara was born to Andrew and Ruth Soderberg on December 28, 1927 in Worcester, Massachusetts. After graduating from Worcester North High School, Barbara went on to earn her bachelor’s of science in Chemistry from Clark University. After working...

Nov 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Edward Smith, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Paul peacefully passed away on November 08, 2024, surrounded by his family, at the age of 58.

Born on November 03, 1966, in Bluefield, Virginia, Paul was the son of the late Rev. Walker C. Smith Jr., and the...

Nov 1, 2024

Jane H Fleckenstein, 93, of Oak Ridge, TN & Baneberry, TN passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 after a long & fulfilling life. 

Jane was born 05/08/1931 to David and Elizabeth Whitton in Jamaica, New York. After general education schooling, she attended Waynesburg College, in Waynesburg, PA. She graduated in 1952 with an associate degree in secretarial science. After graduating...

Oct 29, 2024

Garland F. Mathis, age 87, of LaFollette left us on October 29, 2024. Garland was born in Wayne County, Ohio on 12/28/1936.

He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church, he was a teacher since 1961 and was a graduate of Central High School in Wartburg. His collegiate was Tenn. Tech with a B.S. He also attended Roane State, Akron...

Oct 27, 2024

Jose Asuncion Franquez Ramos passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family at the age of 45. Beloved Husband of Araceli Gonzalez for a loving 25 years. Devoted Father of Jose, Issair and Angie. Loving Son of Sebastian and Carlota nee Ramos, Franquez. Dear Brother of Oscar (Consuelo) Franquez Ramos, Cecilia (Miguel) Franquez Ramos,...

Oct 26, 2024

Dianne McKenzie Morgan, age 57, of Oak Ridge, TN, went home to be with Jesus on October 26, 2024.

Dianne was born in Carrollton, GA to Rev. Jesse Enver McKenzie and Lorene Lands McKenzie on August 5, 1967. She graduated from Carrollton High School in 1985, played the flute in the marching band, and worked at Dunkin Donuts.

She married Alan Morgan...

Oct 17, 2024

James Lee “Jim” Morgan, Jr., 95, of Clinton, TN, passed away on Oct. 17, 2024 in his home peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. 

Visitation will be 2-4pm Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at Mott-McKamey Funeral Home in Oak Ridge, TN. 

Jim was born in Arnoldsville, GA to James Lee Morgan, Sr & Viola Nelson-Morgan on September 17, 1929. He went to school at...

Oct 12, 2024

CLAIRE TRYER

May 29, 1934 – October 12, 2024

Claire C. Tryer, age 90, of Oak Ridge, TN and most recently of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away on October 12, 2024.

Claire was the wife of the late Frank Tryer and is survived by her son, Mark C. Tryer, daughter-in-law, Michele, and grandchildren, Stephen and Christina and great-grandchildren, Sienna and Nicholas.

Claire was born...

Oct 11, 2024

Jane Walker Trammell, much loved mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, died October 11, 2024, at the Shannondale skilled nursing facility in Maryville, Tennessee, where she resided after a serious fall in her home. She lived joyfully and filled her 98 years with family, faith, sports, friends and service. 

Jane was born on April 6, 1926, in Jackson, Mississippi, to...

Oct 10, 2024

Our dad, Hubert Seiber went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2024. He was 73 years young. He will be missed by many people, especially his daughter Tracey Lay, son-in-law Bruce Lay, granddaughter Tiffany Perry, her husband Jordan Perry, his son Scott Seiber, daughter-in-law Sandy Seiber, granddaughter Haley Seiber, grandson Jensen Seiber, 

Proceeded in death by his mother...

Oct 9, 2024

Nadine W. Bush, of Oak Ridge, passed away peacefully October 8, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. She was born on July 14, 1939, to Oren and Veola White in Kings Mountain, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 50 years, Reverend Danny Bush. She leaves behind her children Charlotte Cunningham (Jerry)...

Oct 8, 2024

Scott Thomas Seith, age 65, born June 17, 1959, died unexpectedly on October 8, 2024 at his residence in Lexington, Kentucky. 

Scott grew up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was a member of Faith Bible Fellowship. Scott was a true lover of the outdoors, finding joy in fishing, hiking, and hunting. He had a remarkable ability to dawdle, savoring life's moments...

Oct 5, 2024

Oct 1, 2024

Paul Joseph Pflaum, 72, passed away from natural cause on October 1, 2024, in Oak Ridge, TN. Born on April 28, 1952 in Dayton, OH.

After graduating from Fairmont West High School in 1971, Paul honorably served in the United States Navy until 1975. He was stationed at North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego, California, where he worked as...