OBITUARIES
Barbara Cantor
Jan 13, 2024
Barbara “Bobbie” Feinberg Cantor passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023, after fighting a valiant battle against Lewy Body Dementia. She was 93 years old. She was born in Ocala, Florida, the youngest child of Max and Minnie Feinberg, though moved to Atlantic City, NJ to attend high school while her father was undergoing cancer treatment. She moved to New...
Grace Agnes Snyder
Jan 13, 2024
Mrs. Grace Agnes Snyder passed in the early hours of January 13th surrounded by her family, at her home in Oak Ridge at the age of 98. Grace is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Asher, granddaughter Angela and husband Joseph, great-grandchildren Holly and Owen Hensberry, grandson Ryan and his wife Naomi Asher, and great-granddaughter Loren. Other surviving relatives include her brother Clark Snyder, several nieces, and son-in-law Terry Smith. She...
Rebecca Jean Moore
Jan 10, 2024
Rebecca Jean (Bowman) Moore, 65, known to her friends and family as Becky, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on January 10, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She spent her final days in the comfort of her home laughing and sharing stories with her family and friends. Becky was born in Akron, Ohio on May 17, 1958. She...
IW Price
Jan 7, 2024
In loving memory of IW Price, born on April 21, 1936, who embarked on his final journey in the cozy embrace of his home on January 7, 2024. Known to many as “Hot,” IW led a vibrant life colored by travel and fearless adventures.A proud paratrooper in the United States Army, IW faced the skies head-on, completing over 60 jumps...
Brenda Metcalf
Jan 7, 2024
Brenda Metcalf, age 66 of Clinton, went Home to be with Jesus and entered into Heavenly Peace on January 7, 2024, with her loved ones gathered around her. Mamaw Brenda (mom) as we knew her, was exactly that. She gave her three sons everything she possibly could growing up and always put them first. She loved her grandkids very much...
Ruth Ellen Duff
Jan 6, 2024
Ruth Ellen Duff, age 90 passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2023.
Ruth is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Duff; Daughters, Linda Duff Bearden of Acworth, GA, and Kristy Duff of Knoxville; Son, Ronnie Duff of Knoxville; Granddaughter, Amy Mottsinger; and Great Granddaughters, Sami and Emily Perry of Knoxville.
The graveside service will be on Monday, January 8,...
Doris Anz
Jan 5, 2024
Doris Richardson Anz, of Knoxville, widow of Bertrand M. Anz, Sr., passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024. She was born on November 7, 1927 in Lafayette, Indiana, the only daughter of Hattie Vernon and Herbert Richardson, Sr. She spent most of her childhood and early adulthood in Louisville KY, later moving to Philadelphia PA, and finally settling in Knoxville. Throughout her life...
Chauncey Racquel Samu
Jan 2, 2024
Chauncey Racquel Samu, age 34 of Oak Ridge passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Chauncey was preceded in death by father, Michael Dodson; and brother, Montgomery Samu-Dodson.
Chauncey is survived by Mother, Johnna Eaton and boyfriend, Dean Cresson; Brother, Jerry Eaton; Sister-in-law, Alexis Samu-Dodson; Niece, Imogen Samu-Dodson; Boyfriend, Adam Morris; Chauncey is also survived by a host of...
Edith Conrad Halbert
Dec 31, 2023
Edith Conrad Halbert, aged 92, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2023 at NHC Oak Ridge with her husband Melvyn at her side.
Edith was born April 23, 1931 in New York City and grew up in Richmond Hill, Queens. She had extraordinary mathematical skills, but excelled in all subjects and won numerous academic awards. Her English teacher at...
Angela Louise Brafford
Dec 29, 2023
Angela L. Brafford, 65, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away December 29th, 2023.
She is survived by her husband David Brafford of Las Vegas, NV, her oldest daughter Dena Williams along with husband Judd and daughter Addison of Las Vegas, Nv, middle daughter Lindy Colwell along with fiancé Christopher Nelson and daughter Myer Colwell of Oak Ridge, Tn, youngest...
Dorothy Kabelka Keller
Dec 26, 2023
Dorothy Kabelka Keller, dedicated volunteer, died on December 26, 2023. Mrs. Keller (Dot), a first-
generation American, was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 23, 1919. She married Charles Albert Keller
(deceased), a classmate in the Columbus Public School System, on November 1, 1941. After ending his
service in the Army, they relocated to Oak Ridge in 1946 when he entered employment with...
Charles Randal 'Randy' Howell
Dec 21, 2023
Charles Randal ‘Randy’ Howell, age 67, of Knoxville was called home to the Lord on December 21, 2023.
Randy grew up in Asheville, NC. He found joy in softball, home and yard landscaping, golf, and crafting stained glass. Randy cherished his friends like family. Known for his generous heart and willingness to lend a helping hand, Randy selflessly assisted anyone...
Marion Pesce
Dec 13, 2023
Marion Margaret Pesce, age 95, was born on June 10, 1928, in Trenton, New Jersey, and lived most her life in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023.
Marion was the loving wife of Nicholas J. Pesce and assisted him for many years in running Nick Pesce Plumbing Company while maintaining a spotless home and raising...
Ellen Margaret Vance
Dec 12, 2023
Ellen Margaret Vance, age 103, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 9, 1920 to the late Leo Kavanaugh Meehan and Ellen Cecilia Long Meehan. Mrs. Vance was a 1937 graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Oak Ridge since before its construction in 1950.
In addition to her parents, sister Rosemary Stewart and brothers Leo and Robert...
Gary Steven Dintsch
Dec 9, 2023
It is with great sadness and hope of newfound peace that we announce on December 9th an incredible father and man, Gary Steven Dintsch, passed away at the age of 74.Gary was born in Hartford, Connecticut on March 22, 1949 to Ed & Lura Dintsch and grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee where he attended Brainerd High School. He later went...
Linda Burlew
Dec 7, 2023
Linda S Burlew (Shaffer), 73, of Oliver Springs TN. Departed this earth on December 7th, 2023, at home, to be with her loved ones whom went before her. Mother and Father; Edith & Clyde Buckner Husband; Douglas L Burlew Sr Son; Douglas L Burlew II Sister; Cathy Hatley (Shaffer).
She is survived by Daughter Mikki Morris, Stepson Robert Burlew, Grandchildren...
Daniel James McGuire
Nov 30, 2023
Daniel James McGuire, 84, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 21, 1939, in Ft. Madison, IA. He graduated from Ft. Madison High School in 1957, received an undergraduate degree from Iowa State University, and a graduate degree from Colorado State University. He married Patricia Joanne...
Arthur A.O. Roberts
Nov 25, 2023
One of God's finest creations has returned to his heavenly home! A.O. Roberts, Jr., also known as "Dell, Jr.," left this earth on November 25, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. He joins his loved ones in Heaven; father, A.O. Roberts, Sr., mother; Louise Roberts, sister; Audrey Roberts, and deceased wife, Moretta Roberts. He leaves behind many...
Douglas R. Sandy Messer
Nov 19, 2023
Douglas R. Sandy Messer passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023 at the age of 80 in Knoxville, TN.
Sandy was born in 1943 at the mouth of Jenkins Branch in Bryson City, NC to Daisy Dixie (Rogers) Messer and O. Earl Messer. A graduate of Swain County High School and Western Carolina University (B.S., Chemistry), Sandy was the primary...
Melvin Tobias
Nov 16, 2023
Melvin Tobias, long-time resident of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023 at the age of 98 after a brief illness.Mr. Tobias was born in April, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York. His father was an immigrant from Mir in what is now Belarus, and his mother immigrated to the United States from Lithuania as an orphan. Mr....
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