Richard Blattner
Sep 19, 2025
Richard Blattner, age 79, of Oak Ridge, passed away on September 19, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Edward and Sylvia Blattner. He moved to Oak Ridge, TN, in 1980 with Shari Villari, also from Milwaukee, and they married in Cades Cove in June of that year. Richard worked as an...
Ouida Louise Steinkamp
Sep 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving wife and mother, Ouida Louise Steinkamp, on September 18, 2025. She will be profoundly missed by her family and many friends.
Ouida was born on February 16, 1943, to Joseph and Marjorie Stakes in Springfield, Missouri. She lived in West Plains, Jefferson City, and...
Lois Grisham
Sep 18, 2025
Lois Faye Babb Grisham, age 80, of Knoxville, a devoted wife, mother, Nana, and great-nanny, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 18, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on November 9, 1944, in Knoxville to the late Lillian and Floyd Babb. She dedicated her life to family, always offering a listening ear and a warm embrace. ...
Retha Bass
Sep 17, 2025
Retha Bass, a beloved matriarch, devoted mother, and talented quilter, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at her home in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. She was born on July 13, 1935, in Frost Bottom, Tennessee, Lummie and Flora Harness.
Retha was a woman of many talents and a heart full of compassion. Known affectionately as the "Queen...
Herman Lamar Long
Sep 17, 2025
Herman Lamar Long, born on May 11, 1943, in Clinton, TN, passed on to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at eighty-two years old, surrounded by his loved ones.
Herman was preceded in death by his parents, Dorsey & Flonnie Long, his loving wife of forty years, Frances...
Violet Martin Foster
Sep 17, 2025
Violet Martin Foster passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at the age of 92.
She was born on July 19, 1933 and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Karns. Violet had a passion for shopping, decorating, and the holiday season, with a special fondness for Christmas. However, her greatest joy in life was found...
Sally Hays
Sep 13, 2025
Sally Hays, age 89, of Andersonville, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Meadowview Assisted Living. Sally was born April 13, 1936, in Dearborn, Michigan, to the late Ralph and Marie Adams. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and will be remembered as a faithful Christian who found solace and inspiration reading her bible. Throughout her...
Dennis Lamar Cason
Sep 12, 2025
Dennis Lamar Cason of Clinton, TN, passed away on September 12, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born October 1935 in Georgia to Dr. Durward Veazey Cason and Ossie Spooner. Lamar was born totally deaf, which greatly influenced his life.
Lamar graduated from Hapeville High School in 1953, attended Mercer University in 1956 for his...
Jean F Percy
Sep 9, 2025
Sylvia Jean Percy, age 86, passed away on September 9, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Percy; Parents, Carl and Evelyn Ferguson; Sister, Geneva McCoy; and Stepson, Dwight Percy.
Survivors include:
Brothers: Danny Ferguson and wife Mira of Valrico, FL
Roy Ferguson and wife Suzanne of Sevierville,...
Thelma Brooks Cox
Sep 4, 2025
Thelma Brooks Cox, age 93, of Heiskell, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at North Knoxville Medical Center. Thelma was born February 7, 1932, in Anderson County, Tennessee, to the late Rev. J.S. and Libby Brooks. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and retired from Anderson County Schools as a cook. Thelma loved to quilt,...
Jennifer Freels Lecomte
Sep 1, 2025
Jennifer Freels Lecomte, 64, of Oak Ridge TN was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on September 1st, 2025. She was born on July 15th, 1961, in Oak Ridge TN to the late Berl and Lucille Freels.
She is survived by her son Donnie Lecomte Jr. and granddaughter Brielle; brother Doug (wife Cathy) Freels;...
Faye Grace Davis
Sep 1, 2025
Faye Grace Davis, age 86, of Clinton, fell asleep here and awoke in the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2025. Faye was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, but above all else- she was a professed Child of God.
She was born on September 27, 1938, to the late Leonard Brown...
Rynlee Nichole Kirkland-Mcclure
Aug 30, 2025
Rynlee Nichole Kirkland-McClure was born on August 29, 2025, at 8:40 p.m. and passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at 6:40 a.m.
Our sweet Rynlee fought hard to stay with us, but her fragile body just couldn't hold on. God called this precious angel home much too soon.
Rynlee is survived by her loving...
Linda Ett Blaker
Aug 29, 2025
Linda Blaker, affectionately known as Aunt Ett, was born September 1, 1936, in Elk Valley, Tennessee, to Lawrence and Clara Jeffers. She spent much of her life in Anderson County, where she and her husband, William (Bill) Blaker, made their home. Linda was proud to be one of the first women bus drivers for Anderson County Schools and was...
Judy Rose Mccoy
Aug 29, 2025
Judy Rose Duncan McCoy, age 69 of Rocky Top entered in the arms of Jesus August 29, 2025. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. Born February 23, 1956 to Reverend Willie and Ella Mae Sampsel Duncan. Judy was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She worked at Summit View Nursing Home in Rocky Top for...
Carl Williams
Aug 27, 2025
Carl Williams, age 91, of Clinton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He was born on January 11, 1934, in Anderson County, TN, to the late Dewey Dennis and Alta Mae Williams. He was a United States Army Veteran who had served during peacetime. Carl was a retired carpenter who had worked with Lynn Builders...
Peggy Dyer
Aug 26, 2025
With deepest sorrow, but in celebration of a life lived with unwavering faith and abundant love, we share the passing of our beloved mother, Peggy Dyer, who died peacefully at home on August 26, 2025. She was born on March 12, 1956, in Pittsburg, PA, but grew up in Oak Ridge, TN and currently lived in Knoxville, TN. She...
David Ray Johnson
Aug 25, 2025
David Ray Johnson, known to many as Ray, passed away peacefully at his home in Andersonville, Tennessee, on August 25, surrounded by his loving family.
Ray was a dedicated scientist with a PhD, spending much of his career at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he contributed to important research and development in his field. Outside of work,...
Jeffrey Alan Lowe
Aug 23, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Lowe, 78 of Clinton, passed away in his home on August 23, 2025. Jeffrey was born May 7, 1947 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Stella Taylor Lowe and Loyle Lowe. He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, Airborne during the Vietnam War. He later started working as an Apprentice at the Oak Ridge plants and continued...
Donovan Charles Forbes
Aug 22, 2025
Donovan Charles Forbes
In the noon hour of Friday, August 22, 2025, following a pleasant morning of conversation with family, Don passed away unexpectedly. A resident of Meadow View Senior Living in Clinton, Tennessee, Don had been experiencing escalating health and mobility issues in recent weeks. He was 92 years old.
Don was born in...
