OBITUARIES

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

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 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 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...

Oct 25, 2022

Stephen Scott, age 60, of Oak Ridge, TN died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 after an extended illness.  Stephen was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania and graduated from Reynolds High School.  He earned a bachelor’s degree from Thiel College, and master’s and doctorate degrees from Kent State University.  He was formerly a researcher at...

Oct 5, 2022

Born in Covington, Kentucky on April 9 1956, Duff D. Broome grew up and attended school in Oak Ridge.  His parents, Bob and Frances grew up in Kentucky.

Of the six siblings in his family, Duff is survived by Tony Broome of Clinton, Robin Livesay of Midland, Michigan, Mary Phillips of Beech Grove, Paul Broome of Oak...

Sep 27, 2022

Patricia Louise Brandon, 83, of Oliver Springs, TN, passed away on September 27, 2022 in her home.  Pat was born on June 3, 1939, in Gallatin, TN.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge, TN.  She was also a long-time active member of the Oak Ridge Home Dem Club.  She received an Associate’s Degree...

Sep 22, 2022

Nancy Fowlkes of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed from this life on September 22, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Nancy was born to parents Nancy “Jeanette” and Larry Weatherly on October 18, 1973, and was a member of Tennessee Baptist Church in Kingston growing up, later becoming a member of First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge. She graduated from...

Sep 14, 2022

John L. Woods, age 77 of Clinton passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.  John was a member of Poplar Creek Baptist Church.

John is preceded in death by parents, Fred and Pearl Woods; Brothers, Lester and Jay Woods.

John is survived by...

Sep 10, 2022

Palladia Joy Nelson, age 90, of Oak Ridge Tennessee, is in the care of Mott-McKamey Funeral Home. Joy passed away Saturday, September 10th, 2022. Joy was born in Terre Haute, IN. Previous to living in Oak Ridge for 42 year, she lived near the towns of North Syracuse and then Cazenovia, NY for many years.

She was...

Aug 27, 2022

John Robert Carver, Oak Ridge, TN died August 27, 2022 at The Waters of Clinton, TN while under VA hospice care, after valiantly fighting multiple health issues including cancer, congestive heart failure and diabetes.

Mr. Carver was born November 19,1934 in Chattanooga, TN and moved to Oak Ridge in 1944 with his mother and brothers joining his...