OBITUARIES

James Westcott

James Westcott

Mar 29, 2019

James Edward (Ed) Westcott, Sr., 97, of Oak Ridge, TN,, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home where he lived on March 29, 2019. He was born in Chattanooga, TN January 20, 1922 to parents Jamie Rupert Westcott and Lucille Green Westcott who preceded him in death. Ed had one brother, Hugh "Buddy" Westcott who also preceded him in death....

Anne Sekula

Anne Sekula

Mar 28, 2019

Anne H. Sekula age 88 is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Anne passed away Thursday March 28, 2019. Graveside services will be at 10:00 am Wednesday April 03, 2019 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with Father Stephen Freeman officiating. Cemetery Details Oak Ridge Memorial Park Oak Ridge, TN 37830

John Henry

John Henry

Mar 22, 2019

John James "Jim" Henry, age 90, of Oak Ridge, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family on March 22, 2019 due to complications from Parkinson's Disease. Jim was born in White Pine, TN, one of 6 children of Clara Spurgeon and Herbert Holloway Henry. He grew up in Winter Park, FL and graduated from Winter Park High School. He...

Vernon Crawford

Vernon Crawford

Mar 18, 2019

Vernon Leroy Crawford age 80 passed away on March 18, 2019 peacefully at his home in Oak Ridge. He was born in Buffalo, New York, and was raised in Maryland. Vernon is survived by his three children Debbie Kramer, Rick Crawford and Jeff Crawford, three grandchildren Chris, Aaron and Caley Kramer. Graveside services will be Wednesday April 17, 2019 at...

Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

Mar 14, 2019

It is with deep sorrow that we announce Andrew Scott, known to family and friends as "DREW", passed away suddenly at his home in Wichita, Kansas. Born in Lubbock, Texas, but a native Tennessean thru and thru, Drew was a beautiful and quirky young man who will forever be remembered for his quick wit, silly nature, and infectious laugh. Drew...

Robbidean Somers

Robbidean Somers

Mar 13, 2019

Robbidean Gann Somers, age 90, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Mrs. Somers was born in Mary Helen, Ky on April 23, 1928. Robbidean went to the Evarts High School, Evarts, Kentucky where she met James Edward Somers in 1943. Robbidean graduated Evarts High School in 1947 and continued to Bryant Business College in Louisville,...

Lois Hodge

Lois Hodge

Mar 11, 2019

Lois Irene Hodge, age 97, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, March 15, 2019, with burial following at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Scott Payne will be officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Martin Funeral Home, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Mrs. Hodge was born in Sevier...

Jeanette Marlowe

Jeanette Marlowe

Mar 8, 2019

Jeanette Mayes Marlowe age 82 is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Janette passed away at her home March 8, 2019. She was born September 15, 1936 in Fork Ridge, Claiborne County, Tennessee to William Edward Mayes and Roxie Bell Wilson Mayes. Jeanette graduated from Middlesboro High School and received a BA in English from Lincoln Memorial...

Zane McNutt

Zane McNutt

Mar 8, 2019

Zane Rex McNutt age 84 went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on March 08, 2019. Rex was born April 14, 1934 in Ft. Payne, Alabama to William McNutt and Laura Rogers McNutt. Rex grew up in Ft. Payne, Alabama where he lettered in football and graduated from Fort Payne High School In the early 1950's he and...

Roger West

Roger West

Mar 7, 2019

Roger D. West age 78 is in the care of Martin oak Ridge Funeral Home. He passed away March 7, 2019 at the Emory Valley Home in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Roger was born March 21, 1941 in Salt Lake City to Roland and Zola West. He attended the Army Dependent School and the Louise Lombard School for Special Needs. He...

Gail Hammerbacher

Gail Hammerbacher

Mar 5, 2019

Gail Anderson Hammerbacher passed away peacefully after a long battle with pulmonary disease on March 5, 2019 at her residence at Greenfield Senior Living in Oak Ridge at the age of 73. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Carl and Beatrice Anderson and grandson Edward George Dean. She is survived by her husband Edward (Ed), her daughter Alyssa...

William Nelson

William Nelson

Mar 3, 2019

William Donald Nelson age 90 of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Don passed away Sunday March 03, 2019. He served in the Army for over 3 years and was an Electrical Engineer/manager with General Electric in Syracuse New York for 33 years and then moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee in 1980 to...

Mary Marshall

Mary Marshall

Feb 24, 2019

Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mary Juanita Marshall (97) of Oak Ridge, TN. Mary passed away on February 24, 2019 at Brookdale Oak Ridge Senior Living. She was born in Tomnolen, MS to parents Lester McGovern and Lucy Moss McGovern. Mary Marshall received her Bachelor's degree in Botany from Mississippi State College for...

Sharon Love

Sharon Love

Feb 21, 2019

Sharon Judy Love age 78 is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. On February 21, 2019 Sharon Judy Love went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Judy and her husband Perry, Sr. along with their children owned and operated Ridge Printing in Oak Ridge for 45 years. Sher was preceded in death be...

Betty Smith

Betty Smith

Feb 21, 2019

Betty Jo Stinson Hurt Smith age 84 is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Betty passed away at Methodist Medical Center Thursday February 21, 2019. She was born in Falkville, Alabama September 20, 1034 to Kenneth and Allie Tillery Stinson. She attended Oak Ridge High School where she was a cheerleader. Betty was founder and owner/operator of...

Robert Browell

Robert Browell

Feb 19, 2019

Robert Wilfred Browell age 89 is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Robert passed away February 19, 2019 at his home in Oak Ridge, TN Memorial service is planned for March 16, 2019at Chapel On The Hill with Dr. Randy Hammer officiating

Doris Griffin

Doris Griffin

Feb 19, 2019

Doris Elaine Griffin left this life peacefully on February 19, 2019 while resting in her home. She was 69 years of age, born September 02, 1949 in LaFollete, Tennessee to parents Victor and Lorene Henegar. She graduated from La Follette High School in 1967, valedictorian of her class. She subsequently enrolled in the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and graduated...

Danny Seeber

Danny Seeber

Feb 14, 2019

Danny Richard Seeber age 65 of Oliver Springs was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Danny was born on December 24, 1953 in Hartford City, Indiana and lived his life in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. He was of the Baptist faith. Danny enjoyed playing the guitar and being with family and friends. Danny preceded in...

Jimmy Larabee

Jimmy Larabee

Feb 13, 2019

Jimmy Lee Larabee age 56 is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Jimmy passed away February 13, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was born April 19, 1962 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Willis and Hazel Larabee. Jimmy served our country in the United States Army and was of the Baptist faith. Throughout...

Lelia Knowles

Lelia Knowles

Feb 10, 2019

Lelia (Lee) Ramey Knowles 1927 - 2019 Born in Oakdale, TN on Aug 23, 1927 Died Feb 10, 2019 Lelia Ramey graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1945 and attended college at MTSU where she met her husband, Charles Knowles. Relocating to Oak Ridge they raise a family. Lee was a devoted homemaker, substitute teacher, Cub Scout leader and...