OBITUARIES

Bert May

Bert May

Mar 4, 2017

Bert May, a man who loved God, honored his Mother and Father, faithful to his Family, served his Country, and always respected and helped his neighbor entered into his heavenly rest on March 4. He was 77. Bert was born to Frank and Dorothy Frederick May on Donaldson Road in Washington, Indiana. He was raised on a farm with three...

Betty Wheeler

Betty Wheeler

Feb 24, 2017

Betty Sue Gregory Wheeler 83 of Fort Myers , Florida passed away February 24, 2017 at Cape Coral hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born February 13, 1934 in Pleasant Ridge, Kentucky to Gordon and Carrie Gregory. She was owner of LochRidge Homes where she retired in 1995, and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in...

Herbert Wolford

Herbert Wolford

Feb 20, 2017

Mr. Herbert (Herbie) M. Wolford Jr. is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. The family will hold a celebration of life event at the Elks Lodge in Oak Ridge at a later date. Herbie was born March 13, 1945 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Herbert M. Wolford Sr. and Edna Millard. Herbie departed this life February 20,...

Dr. Gilbert

Dr. Gilbert

Feb 19, 2017

Dr. Verne Ephram Gilbert, of 111 Newton Lane in Oak Ridge, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in a tragic biking accident. At 85 years old, he was in great shape and was pursuing his love of cycling, when he was stuck by a car. Dr. Gilbert was a native of Los Angeles, Calif., and graduate of UCLA and University...

Anna Dobbins

Anna Dobbins

Feb 18, 2017

Anna George Dobbins, 93, of Oak Ridge, TN died on February 18, 2017. A native of Sylacauga, AL (Gantt's Quarry), Miss Dobbins graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, AL and Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rae Hill Dobbins and Robert Anderson Dobbins and her brother, Robert Anderson Dobbins, Jr....

Patsy Begley

Patsy Begley

Feb 17, 2017

Patsy Ruth Harvey Begley age 85 of Oliver Springs, Tennessee is in the care of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Services are 2pm Tuesday February 21, 2017 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Garvin Walls officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 12pm-2pm at he church. Patsy was born...

Will Williams Jr.

Will Williams Jr.

Feb 12, 2017

Willie "Will" "2Dub" N. Williams, Jr., 34 passed away February 12, 2017. Will was born on June 30, 1982 in Jacksonville, NC to Yvonne and Willie Williams, Sr. Will was preceded in death by his "Ma" Olivia Brown and "Daddy" Arthur Brown, Sr. He is survived by 3 brothers DeVon Williams and life partner JenniferCox of Oak Ridge. Christopher Williams...

Mary Krushenski

Mary Krushenski

Feb 10, 2017

Mary Nagy Krushenski age 92 of Oak Ridge, passed away peacefully at NHC Oak Ridge on Friday February 10, 2017. She was a devout member of St. Mary's Catholic Church During WWII Mary worked at Eastern Aircraft/ General Motors Defense Factory in Linden, NJ, where she sewed the wings on fighter planes. Her talents as a seamstress later transferred to...

Noah Parker

Noah Parker

Feb 10, 2017

Services for Noah Parker infant son of Tyler Parker and Randi Butler will be 1:00 PM Friday February 17, 2017 in the Chapel of Oak Ridge Memorial Park Interment will follow the service

Stanley Sosnowski

Stanley Sosnowski

Feb 4, 2017

Stanley J. Sosnowski Jr. age 94 of Oak Ridge passed away February 4, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was born June 21, 1922 in Freeland, Pennsylvania to Stanley and Bridget Sosnowski and graduated from Lafayette College where he received his Bachelors Degree. Stanley enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic...

Leighton Jackson

Leighton Jackson

Jan 28, 2017

Leighton Haynes Jackson age 84 of Oliver Springs passed away January 28, 2017 at The Waters of Clinton. He was born July 17, 1932 at Fork Mountain, Tennessee to Wade and Hester Jackson. Mr. Jackson graduated from Oliver Springs High School and obtained a degree from Florida State University as well as a degree from the University of Airforce As...

Nancy Feldman

Nancy Feldman

Jan 28, 2017

Nancy M. Feldman passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2017 at the age of 90. She has left a legacy of love that will resonate with family and friends for generations to come. Her delicate manner, quick wit, open heart, and unending thoughtfulness were gifts to all who knew her and will be especially unforgettable among those to...

Janet Brewer

Janet Brewer

Jan 25, 2017

Janet Carol Brewer 56 of Oak Ridge passed away January 25, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee She was born July 16, 1960 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Doris Hillard No services are planned at this time. Cremation by Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home.

Phil Hayes

Phil Hayes

Jan 16, 2017

Phil H. Hayes, of Oak Ridge, age 88, passed away on Jan. 16, 2017. He graduated from high school in Johnson City, TN, and moved to Oak Ridge to work at ORNL for more than 25 years. Phil loved rock fishing and hunting, and had several treasured dog companions over the years. He was a member of First United Methodist...

David Gallups

David Gallups

Jan 10, 2017

David Hilary Gallups age 75 of Oak Ridge passed away January 10, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 08, 1941 in Tarrant City, Alabama to Herman and Vela Gallups. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Vela Gallups. David is survived by his wife; Mary Gallups, daughter; Tracy Cruttenden (Cy) son;...

Rebecca Normand

Rebecca Normand

Jan 10, 2017

Rebecca Browell Normand, age 55 of Oak Ridge, passed away unexpectedly January 10, 2017 at the home of her parents, Mareta C. and Robert W. Browell of Oak Ridge, TN. She was born April 3 1961. She graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1977. She graduated from ETSU with a degree in Criminal Justice with high honors. She went...

Jackie Elmore

Jackie Elmore

Jan 8, 2017

Jackie Lynn Elmore 56 of Oak Ridge passed away January 08, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Jackie was employed many years with the city of Alcoa Sanitation Department He is survived by his wife Theresa Evans Elmore. A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday January 16, 2017 from 2-4 PM at Lords Disciples Church 2002...

Mareta Browell

Mareta Browell

Jan 2, 2017

Mareta Craig Browell age 87 of Oak Ridge passed away January 02, 2017 at National Health Care in Oak Ridge. She was born August 06, 1929 at Washington Court House, Ohio to Robert and Florence Craig. Mareta was employed with The Southern Railway as a hostess where she retired in July 1954. A graduate of Washington Court House, Ohio High...

William Kelleghan

William Kelleghan

Dec 12, 2016

William Patrick Kelleghan Member of Saint Mary's Church The family of William (Bill) Patrick Kelleghan. announce his peaceful passing on December 12, 2016 at the age of 99, with his family by his side. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Ruth, his parents, William Patrick Kelleghan II and Minnie (Mautner) Kelleghan, and two brothers Robert and Vincent and his...

Betty Smith

Betty Smith

Dec 12, 2016

Mrs. Betty Joyce Siler Phillips Smith, 88 of Oak Ridge, TN, made her spiritual transition peacefully at Park West Medical Hospital as she was granted her angel wings surrounded by her children and grandchildren in the early hours of Monday December 12, 2016. Her final days were spent with family and friends that she had touched in some small way...