OBITUARIES

Apr 10, 2025

Robert Raymond Marlowe, age 87, passed away at the Alexander Guest House on April 10, 2025. He is in the care of the Mott-Mckamey Funeral Home in Oak Ridge. 

He was born on December 27, 1937 in Duff, Tennessee to Floyd and Alta Ayers Marlowe. Robert graduated from Campell County High School. He continued his education at Lincoln Memorial University, where...

Apr 9, 2025

Sylvia Rice, 98, was born September 22, 1926, and passed away April 9, 2025. She spent her childhood in Michigan during the great depression, married a dashing young ex-sailor after World War II and soon moved to Oak Ridge where she raised her four children. She was a part of a small group who started Oak Ridge Bible Church and...

Apr 8, 2025

Clyde Edward Dake, age 56, passed away, April 8, 2025 at his home.

Clyde served in the United States Army. He loved music and old TV shows, he was an old soul. He was a loving husband to his wife Angelina for 32 years and he loved his granddaughter, Addie; she was the light of his life.

He is preceded in death...

Apr 1, 2025

Obituary for Elaine Penland Griffies

Elaine P. Griffies, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born April 29, 1937 in Scaly Mountain, North Carolina to Henry Oden Penland and Effie Patterson Penland.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charlie Griffies; brothers Edwin Penland and Carl Penland; sisters Kate Amos, Bessie...

Mar 30, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and dear friend, Bonnie Albright Shoemaker, who passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 30th. Bonnie was truly one-of-a-kind, and her love, passion, and infectious humor touched the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Not only was she a proud...

Mar 24, 2025

Kenneth Donald Shupp, Jr, 68, of Oak Ridge, TN passed away peacefully at Methodist Medical Center on March 24.

Ken was born and raised in Seneca Falls, NY, where he graduated from Mynderse Academy. He started drum lessons at the age of 5 and performed in the school concert, marching and jazz bands as well as the local drum and bugle...

Mar 22, 2025

Steven Elliot Christie, born November 2, 1956, passed away on Saturday , March 22, 2025.

Steve was one of three sons born to Francis and Helen Christie.

His early days involved church, sports, and summertime on the lake and in the woods with friends.

Steve was the kind of person who was happy to get along with everyone, and he excelled at that....

Mar 21, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Kelly S. Callison, age 75 of Oak Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Kelly grew up in Van Nuys, California where he was a graduate of Grenada Hills High School. He went on to complete his undergraduate studies at the Coast Guard Academy in 1971 before attending the Naval Academy in Baltimore, MD for his...

Mar 15, 2025

Reid James Newton, Sr., age 86, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March, 15, 2025.

Reid was born in Pennsylvania and was one of seven children. After retirement he moved to Oliver Springs, TN. He was a Navy Veteran. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mr. Newton was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Newton,...

Mar 15, 2025

Kenneth Harold Moore (Ken) of Oak Ridge went to be with God on March 15, 2025. He was born September 10, 1934 in Greene County TN. Ken was the son of Eddie and Lochiel Moore. He graduated from Baileyton High School in 1952. He then worked for Magnavox Television Company until 1965 before moving to Oak Ridge where he opened...

Mar 12, 2025

Jacqueline Foster Doty, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, March 12, 2025. Friends and relatives knew her as "Jackie."

She was a devoted mother and grandmother as well as a loving sister, aunt and friend. Following her love for her family, she was a true animal lover, always surrounded by the comfort and companionship of...

Mar 9, 2025

Gail Gordon Glasser, 82, passed on March 9, 2025. Gail is predeceased by her parents, William and Eudyce Gordon, her brother Charles Gordon, and her husband, Alan Glasser. She is survived by her daughters Michele Ann Glasser and Amy Lynn Glasser (David Bolander), four grandchildren Michael Croce (Becca Croce), Megan Zaner (Paul Zaner), Jeremy Smith, and Rachel Montoya (Jeremy Montoya),...

Mar 7, 2025

Chad Everett Branton, 51 years of Knoxville, TN entered into his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the seventh day of March 2025. Chad was born in Kingsport, TN and earned his master’s degree in software engineering at East Tennessee State University. Outside of his career, Chad enjoyed spending quality time with his friends and family....

Mar 6, 2025

John E. Fellers, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 6th, 2025. He was born on May 2nd, 1948, in Oak Ridge, TN. John attended Oak Ridge High School, graduating in 1966. He then served his county as a member of the U.S. Navy, soon marrying his wife, Johnnie Hensley. John served as an electrician at K25...

Mar 5, 2025

Amy Renee Parker passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Amy grew up in Oak Ridge City Schools, she was a member of Scarborough Church of Christ. She became a part of Emory Valley Center in 2006.  Amy spent many years at the Emory Valley Center and leaves behind a whole host of special friends there.

Amy is preceded in death...

Mar 4, 2025

Sonja Spainhour Pope, age 87 passed away on March 4, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Yvonne and King Spainhour, Sr., sons, Raymond and David Pope.

Sonja graduated from Oak Ridge High School and attended Tennessee Tech. She worked at Bank of American (Oak Ridge) for many years and then at Wal-Mart.

She is survived by her brother King Spainhour...

Feb 28, 2025

Robert “Bob” L Love, Jr. age 83 of Oak Ridge, TN passed from this life to a life everlasting on February 28, 2025.

Bob was born on July 22, 1941, and raised in Memphis, TN. Bob worked 40+ years as an Electric Engineer for Lockheed-Martin for most of his career. Throughout Bob’s life, he enjoyed numerous hobbies including, building furniture, golfing,...

Feb 28, 2025

Sigmund (Sig) Weiner Mosko of Oak Ridge passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. He was 88 years old.He is survived by his loving life partner of more than 60 years Brenda Mosko and two sisters: Mildred Brooks of Philadelphia, PA and Debbie Shrier of River Vale, New Jersey. He is also survived by three children: Joel Mosko (Linda) of Marlton,...

Feb 25, 2025

Victor Robert (Bob) Defenderfer Jr. of Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly on February 25, 2025. He was the oldest child of Victor Robert Defenderfer Sr. and his wife Virginia. Bob was raised in Oak Ridge, TN, graduated from the University of Tennessee with a master's degree and was a licensed Professional Engineer. He worked most of his career with TVA...