OBITUARIES

Joyce Ann Grubb

Joyce Ann Grubb

Feb 18, 2025

Joyce Ann Falin Grubb Age 86, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend whose faith was a guiding light, has gone home to be with Jesus and her heavenly family on Tuesday Feb. 18, 2025. Joyce was born on Tuesday Nov. 8, 1938, in Kingsport, TN to the late Roy Samuel and Cleo (Shell) Falin. 

She was a child of...

Susan Kay Powell

Susan Kay Powell

Feb 15, 2025

Susan Kay Powell

August 12, 1954 - February 15, 2025

As a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Susan Kay Powell was the light of our family. She was the one that held everything together with her love, that never asked for recognition. Her smile and hands told a story of sacrifices for everyone around her and how she gave endlessly. She had...

Ben H. Graves

Ben H. Graves

Feb 14, 2025

It is with great sorrow, but the world lost a great man today – Ben H. Graves. Ben was born and raised in Hamblen County, TN. He went to the University of Tennessee and East Tennessee State University to achieve his degrees in teaching and marketing. 

Ben moved to Oak Ridge and became a teacher at Oak Ridge High School in...

Yoshio Muraoka

Yoshio Muraoka

Feb 9, 2025

Yoshio Muraoka

Age 88

February 9, 2025

 

Yoshio Muraoka, aged 88, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025. He is survived by his sons, Shin Muraoka and Ken Muraoka, his daughter-in-law, Kathryn Muraoka, and his beloved grandchildren, Madelyn Muraoka and Nick Muraoka. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Yoshimi Muraoka.

Yoshio’s life was marked by resilience and courage....

Lindsey Evans Barker

Lindsey Evans Barker

Feb 3, 2025

Lindsey Evans Barker

Lindsey Evans Barker, 35, Spring Hill, TN formerly of Oak Ridge, TN passed away in her sleep while visiting her family, February 3, 2025 and is now with the Lord.

Lindsey’s greatest love was family which she supported at every opportunity. Her greatest love and legacy was her daughter, Braylin Mae Stubblefield. Brendan, her fiancé added two bonus daughters,...

Ronald Clive Ashline

Ronald Clive Ashline

Feb 1, 2025

Ronald Clive Ashline, age 89, of Oak Ridge, TN passed away peacefully in his home on February 1, 2025 surrounded by his family. Ron was born on July 17, 1935 in Huntington, Long Island, NY to the late Ivy Cowper and Eugene Joseph Ashline. Because of his father’s job with VA hospitals Ron and his family moved frequently across the...

Darleen Lorraine Ellis

Darleen Lorraine Ellis

Jan 27, 2025

Darleen was born on September 8, 1936, in Jackson County, Missouri, to Louise and James Case. She was the youngest of four children and is survived by her older sister, Dolores Smith. Darleen passed away in Knoxville, Tennessee on January 27, 2025.



In 1957, she married Russ Ellis, and they shared 60 years of life together before his passing in 2017....

Ronnie Lee Trentham

Ronnie Lee Trentham

Jan 26, 2025

Ronnie Trentham, 72, passed away on Sunday at Lyons View Nursing Home in Knoxville. 

Born in Knoxville to Hud and Margaret Trentham. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Bob Trentham, Reese Trentham, and Jean Reed. 

In addition, he was preceded in death by his son, Jason Trentham, and stepson, Danny Shinn.

Ronnie is survived by his loving wife...

Marilyn Ruth Galloway

Marilyn Ruth Galloway

Jan 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marilyn Ruth Jones Galloway, who left this world on January 24th, 2025 surrounded by love and peace. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose kindness and strength touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Born to Sam H. Jones Jr. and Vivian Lyons Jones on October 4th,...

Reba "Bernie" Sharpe

Reba "Bernie" Sharpe

Jan 22, 2025

Reba Bernita “Bernie” Mills Sharpe, 91, of Harriman, Tennessee passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born on January 12, 1934 in Madisonville, Tennessee. She was the fourth child of twelve born to Aaron and Bernice Crowder Mills. Bernie was a bookkeeper at Bank of Oak Ridge where she worked until she retired from...

Alice "Karel" Moylan

Alice "Karel" Moylan

Jan 22, 2025

Alice “Karel” Moylan of Maryville, TN, was born November 17, 1943, and grew up in Hasbrouk Heights, New Jersey. She dedicated herself completely to her children and to God, and died at age 81 surrounded by love.

Karel pursued a life of truth and meaning and overcame many challenges.

She was sarcastic, avoided left turns, and listened to Christmas music unironically all...

Crystal Renee Powers

Crystal Renee Powers

Jan 16, 2025

My family and I are heartbroken to announce the death of my mother, Crystal Renee Powers. Crystal Powers passed away peacefully in our home on January 16, 2025. If you had the pleasure of knowing Crystal, you know she was always one to help people in a time of need. Every one of her siblings was taken in by her...

Barry Alan Saunders

Barry Alan Saunders

Jan 12, 2025

Barry was born in Virginia and raised in Kingston, TN from a young age. He graduated from Roane County High School (1966) and graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan College(1970), where he was involved with Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. After graduation, he taught at Coral Gables High School in Tavernier, FL, and was the wrestling coach. In 1975, Barry returned to Tennessee...

Edna "Ruth" Fox Worthington

Edna "Ruth" Fox Worthington

Jan 8, 2025



Edna "Ruth" Fox Worthington, 100, passed away on January 8, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1924, Leinart's Station (Dutch Valley), TN. She was the 8th of 10 children born to Joseph Benjamin Fox and Mima Hoskins Fox. After graduation from Oliver Springs High School in 1942, she attended Draughn's Business School until she was recruited by Tennessee Eastman...

Gary Allen Powers

Gary Allen Powers

Jan 6, 2025

The Powers Family is saddened to announce the death of their father, Gary Allen Powers. Gary Powers passed away peacefully in his home on January 6th, 2025. For those that did not know Gary and encountered him, they would likely say he was salty and rough around the edges. Those that knew him, would likely not disagree. For those that...

Rikki Breanna Mathena

Rikki Breanna Mathena

Jan 2, 2025

Rikki Breanna Jean MathenaJanuary 2, 2025

Breanna Mathena, age 31, of Clinton, TN entered the next stage of her journey into eternity Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Bre’s time here was ended earlier than expected due to lymphoma. We will continue to hold her dear as we encounter the responsibilities that are now bestowed upon us in helping a heart broken father find...

Carly Elizabeth Williams

Carly Elizabeth Williams

Dec 26, 2024

Carly Elizabeth Williams, age 33, of Knoxville, passed away on December 26, 2024, alongside her fiancé, Jeffrey Wilkerson Jr. Carly was a beautiful soul whose kindness and warmth touched everyone she met. She placed her trust in Jesus as her Lord and Savior, and her faith was a guiding force throughout her life.

A renowned hair colorist and stylist, Carly’s talent...

Jeffery Lee Wilkerson Jr.

Jeffery Lee Wilkerson Jr.

Dec 26, 2024

Jeffery Lee Wilkerson Jr., age 35, of Knoxville, Tennessee, made his transition on December 26, 2024, alongside the love of his life, Carly Williams, to whom he was engaged and set to be married in early 2025. A 2008 graduate of Clinton High School, Jeff left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was the son of Jeffery Sr....

Miriam Teplit Rosenthal

Miriam Teplit Rosenthal

Dec 24, 2024

Obituary for Miriam Teplit Rosenthal

Mimi died on December 24, at home surrounded by her loving family. She lived a long and productive life in Oak Ridge, and was 96 years old.

Born in Memphis on February 15, 1928, she grew up in Lambert, Mississippi, where she graduated from Lambert Consolidated Schools, valedictorian of her class. She attended Louisiana State University, where...

Barry Bunch

Barry Bunch

Dec 23, 2024

Sergeant Barry F. Bunch, age 57, born in Oak Ridge Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on December 23, 2024. Barry was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend to so many. Throughout the 38 years of law enforcement, he was known for his leadership, dedication, and hard work. Sergeant Bunch came to the Oak...

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