OBITUARIES

Dennis Sproles

Dennis Sproles

Oct 24, 2017

Dennis Sproles age 68 of Andersonville, TN is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Dennis passed away October 24, 2017 at his home on the lake. He was born July 11, 1949 in Knoxville, TN to Earl Silas and Vera Dean Underwood Sproles. Dennis retired from law enforcement in 2005 from Wackenhut as a Security Police Officer....

Nancy Palos

Nancy Palos

Oct 24, 2017

Nancy C. Palos age 76 is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Nancy passed away October 24, 2017 at her home in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born in Brooklyn New York on December 31, 1940 to Ernest and Anna Goodness. Nancy was a member of St. Anne Orthodox church and worked as a Registered Nurse and...

Beth Mckenzie

Beth Mckenzie

Oct 19, 2017

Beth Ellen McKenzie age 56 is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Beth passed away October 19, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was employed with Atkins Nuclear as a Nuclear Engineer. No services are planned as of this date.

Tommie Holland

Tommie Holland

Oct 17, 2017

Tommie L. Holland is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Tommie passed away October 17, 2017 at Roane Medical Center. She was born August 25, 1923 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Nick and Fronie Elliott Strickland. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Thursday October 19, 2017 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park in Oak Ridge, TN with Don Morris...

William McGhee

William McGhee

Oct 15, 2017

William G. McGhee is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Willia passed away October 15, 2017 at National Health care in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was born June 11, 1947 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Edgar and Dorothy Murray Mcghee. Mr. Mcghee chose to be cremated and no services are planned at this time

Phyllis Griffith

Phyllis Griffith

Oct 13, 2017

Phyllis Griffith age 78 is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Phyllis passed away October 13, 2017 at her home. She was born February 4, 1939 in Roan Mountain, Tennessee to James and Nellie Whittington Winters. She worked many years for the Anderson County School System. Phyllis is survived by her daughters Sheila Roddy, Sondra Clary and...

Ruth Reeve

Ruth Reeve

Sep 26, 2017

Ruth Eloise Reeve 94 of Oak Ridge passed away on September 26, 2017 at her home. She was the daughter of Edward W. Anderson and Edith Van Wickler Anderson. Born in Hempstead, Long Island, New York on July 8, 1923, Ruth graduated from Adelphi University in Garden City< NY, School of Social Work. Survivors include 5 children, Luci Reeve (Jim...

James Carroll

James Carroll

Sep 23, 2017

James Carroll age 84 of Oak Ridge, TN is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Mr. Carroll passed away September 23, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. James was born September 5 1933 in Bay Shore, New York to Alexander and Delia Carroll. He was an aircraft electrician for Grumman aerospace and also served...

Sean Conway

Sean Conway

Sep 22, 2017

Yes Sean Christian Conway, 48 made the transition to glory on Friday, September 22nd, 2017. He was born in Renton, WA March 24, 1969 to parents, James P. Conway and Carrie Ann Conway. He lived in Seattle and moved to Kent, WA where he attended school and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout...

Patricia Cornett

Patricia Cornett

Sep 21, 2017

Patricia Jean Cornett age 81 of Oak Ridge is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Patricia passed away Thursday September 21, 2017 at Greenfield Senior Living in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born October 14, 1935 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Floyd "Tug" and Gertrude Miller. Patricia retired from O.R.N.L. Federal Credit Union and loved spending time in...

Dorotha Jennings

Dorotha Jennings

Sep 20, 2017

Dorotha Jennings age 79 of Clinton, TN. is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Dorotha passed away September 20, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 04, 1937 in New River, Tennessee to Dana Ward and Nola Patterson. Throughout her life she was a sewing enthusiast, and also interior decorating, as well...

Harold Speer

Harold Speer

Sep 20, 2017

Harold Glenn Speer, age 91, passed away on September 20th at NHC in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Laurel Church of Christ. Preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Harold and Elizabeth Speer, and by his brother, Dr. Keith Speer. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruby; daugh- ters, Becky Makla (John), Dr. Patti Speer, and Jane...

Betty Brewster

Betty Brewster

Sep 17, 2017

Betty Jean Brewster after her long fight with Alzheimers, succumbed to the disease on Sunday September 18th. She was 88 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Brewster; brothers Jack Crigger and Don Crigger. She is survived by her sisters, Maxine Sinnett and Libby McGrill of Gainsville Florida. Her children, Brad Brewster of Qak Ridge, Tennessee...

Melvin Kallio

Melvin Kallio

Sep 17, 2017

Melvin Everett Kallio is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Melvin passed away September 17, 2017 at Brookdale senior living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He waws born August 29, 1922 in Painsville, Ohio to Thomas and Hilma Katila Kalio Mr. Kallio worked for the U. S. Post Office as letter carrier and also Postmaster, and served our...

Brandon Allmon

Brandon Allmon

Sep 16, 2017

Brandon Lee Allmon of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday September 16, 2017. Brandon was born February 3, 1978 in Knoxville, TN. He worked as an electrician and took interest in the lawn care business. He loved his 2 sons, Jaden and Lucas very much and cherished the times he spent with them through video chats. He loved going to the...

Sadie Griggs

Sadie Griggs

Sep 2, 2017

Sadie Stewart Griggs passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at Tennova Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn. She was born in Oak Ridge on April 23, 1956, to Jack and Verdis Stewart, who preceded her in death, as did her husband Andy Griggs, also of Oak Ridge, and her dear aunt Sadie Dupree, of Clinton. She is survived by her son, Steve...

Barbara Tillery

Barbara Tillery

Aug 27, 2017

Barbara June Tillery age 74 is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Barbara passed away August 27, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born April 18, 1943 in Knoxville, TN to Murphy Russell and Margaret Faye Gamble. Graveside services will be at 5:00 pm on Tuesday August 29, 2017 at the Gamble...

David Whalen

David Whalen

Aug 26, 2017

David Wesley Whalen age 74 is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. David Wesley Whalen, known as "Bud" to most, was the second of 10 siblings born to Alfred and Hazel Whalen. Bud was born February 21, 1943 in Oliver Springs, TN, and passed away August 26, 2017 in the loving company of family. Bud was survived...

Clifford Kimbro Jr.

Clifford Kimbro Jr.

Aug 21, 2017

Clifford Ray Kimbro, Jr., age 69, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Natchez, MS, passed away on August 21, 2017. He was a U.S Army veteran, a musician, and worked in sales. He was preceded in death by parents Clifford Ray and Sarah Mildred Kimbro. He is survived by daughter; Natalie Kimbro, brothers; Ronn (Sandra), Calvin, and Dave. He is also...

Alvin Mercer Jr.

Alvin Mercer Jr.

Aug 11, 2017

Alvin Maywood Mercer Jr. age 81 is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Alvin passed away August 11,2017 at his home in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was born October 16, 1935 in Richmond, Indiana to Alvin Maywood Mercer Sr. and Bessie Irene Ward Mercer. Mr. Mercer had an associates degree in accounting and was general manager of...