OBITUARIES

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...

Virginia Elizabeth Brock

Virginia Elizabeth Brock

Dec 21, 2024

Obituary for Virginia Elizabeth Ladd Brock 1928 – 2024

Virginia Elizabeth Ladd Brock, age 96, of Oak Ridge, originally from Harriman, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024. 

Virginia’s life was one of faith, service, and dedication to her family and community. A lifelong member of First Christian Church, she served as a Sunday school teacher, deacon, and elder. She also served...

Sonya Katherine Eichler

Sonya Katherine Eichler

Dec 15, 2024

With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of Sonya Katherine Eichler, who passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at the amazing age of 92 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 

She will always be remembered for her wild sense of humor, her endless creativity in music, art, poetry, cooking, and her inexhaustible love for her friends and family. In a year of...

Jeanne Marie Gosselin

Jeanne Marie Gosselin

Dec 15, 2024

Jeanne Marie Gosselin Obituary

Jeanne Marie Cadrin Gosselin, born December 9, 1925, in St. Vallier, Quebec, Canada, passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2024 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Michel Cadrin and Anaïse Boulanger Cadrin. 

Jeanne attended Normale School in Chicoutimi, Quebec, before moving to Meriden, Connecticut, where she lived for over 60 years. It was...

June Venese "Nese" Carroll

June Venese "Nese" Carroll

Dec 13, 2024

June Venese "Nese" Carroll went to be with The Lord on December 13, 2024. 

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Megan "Anna" Carroll, her parents Rev. Clyde and Dorothy Kidwell, step-mother Parlie Kidwell, sisters Joyce Winder, Shirley Kidwell, Brenda Neel and Linda White, brother in laws, Kenneth "Butch" White and Edward "Chuck" Neel, niece Elizabeth Mullins, nephews, Larry Kidwell,...

Brenda Joyce Davis

Brenda Joyce Davis

Dec 13, 2024

In loving memory of Brenda Joyce Davis:

Wife, Mother, Sister, and Friend

Brenda Davis, a radiant light to everyone she met, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving husband and son. She leaves a testament of love, generosity, kindness, humor, and care to those she leaves behind. 

Born on January 30, 1947, Brenda lived her life with an open...

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