All Obituaries

Loretta Armes Woods of Oak Ridge passed away peacefully on September 19, 2019 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her son Rusty Woods; parents Virgil and Lucinda Armes; sisters Rhoda Dagley, Sally Basler White, and Lillian Smithers; brothers-in-law Robert Hatmaker and John Ed Smithers.    Loretta is survived by her daughter Debbie Woods Lively and son-in-law Johnny; life partner of 39 years, Danny Boyd, and his sons James and Jason Boyd;...

Georgene “Gigi” Schooler, age 83, was called home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2019. Gigi was born on July 14, 1936 to Frank and Phoebe Manass in Wheelwright, KY. She was raised there until her family moved to Baltimore, MD in the 1950’s. From there, she traveled the country and globe as a dedicated military spouse and found adventure in each new location. She lived a full life rich in the service to others and was adored by all who she came into contact with. Gigi...

Patricia Ann Stephens Patricia Ann Stephens, age 72, passed away on September 16, 2019 after an extended illness. Mrs. Stephens was born March 8, 1947, and raised in southwest Virginia until moving to Oak Ridge with her family in 1954. She attended Pine Valley and Robertsville schools and was a 1965 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Mrs. Stephens accepted Christ and was baptized at the age of 10 at Calvary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. As a young married couple, she and her former husband...

There will be no memorial services scheduled for Ms. Tammy Rich per families request. 

Polly Smith, age 75 of Wartburg, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.  Polly was a member of the Petros Order of the Eastern Star Sunrise Chapter #364.  She was retired from UT-Battelle.  Polly loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.   Polly is survived by her husband of 54 years, Levelle Smith Daughter:  Dori Ann Hiatt and husband Charlie and their children Dalton and Lindsey Hiatt Son:  Mark...

Billie Sue Ballard was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 8, 2019.   Billie Sue was born on Saturday, October 26, 1946 to parents, George and Mary Burgan in Harlan, KY.  Billie Sue worked many years as a seamstress and a machine operator in Plastics Factories.  She was a loving, caring mother and friend who made friends wherever she went.   She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Burgan of Pennington Gap, VA.; brothers, James...

Louise Jordan, age 92, of Wartburg passed away September 3, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center.   She is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Jordan; 2 sons, Eugene and Kenneth Jordan; parents, Bradley and Ella Emory Bradshaw; brother, Paul Bradshaw.   She is survived by her son, Jerry and wife, Stephanie Jordan; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Virgie Wilson; brothers, Walker and Harold Bradshaw; daughter-in-law’s, Sandra Jordan and Barbara Jordan and...

Stephen C. Pierce, 71, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2019.   Stephen had a passion for music and was a prominent fixture in the Knoxville Music Scene in the 70’s and 80’s. But his love of music continued throughout his life surpassed only by his love for his family.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Bertha Pierce; brothers and sisters, Francis, Ruth, Ralph,...

Donnie James Kennedy, age 60 of Sunbright, passed away Friday August 30, 2019. He was born September 12, 1958 to parents Wilbur and Joan Kennedy of Sunbright.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Joan Kennedy; sisters, Barbra Wallace and Missy Taylor (both of Lafollette, TN).   He is survived by his loving daughters, Dalenia “Sweetpea” Kennedy and Andrew Morgan of Deer Lodge, Amy Kennedy and George Brown of Glades, and son Michael Kennedy and Jessica...

Charles (Bama) R. Cox, Jr. age 58, passed away August 27, 2019 at his home.  He loved fishing, spending time with his family and riding his Rhino.   He is preceded in death by his mother, Essie Fay McCollum; father, Charles Cox, Sr.; sister, Ruby Jones; mother-in-law, Judy Caddell.   He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Tammy Cox; sons, Brandon and Trevor Cox; sisters, Sheila Porter and Rita (Bobby) Hughes; brothers, Billy Cox and Bobby (Inez) Cox and a host of nieces,...