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Donald George Nugent

Donald George Nugent

Apr 8, 2023

 

Donald George Nugent, age 74, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at West Marion Community Hospital. He was born on January 25, 1949, to his parents, Herbert Earl Nugent and Lillian Ruth Smith in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Don was a proud Vietnam Veteran in the 82nd Airborne Division and 173rd Airborne Brigade, who received a Bronze Star Metal,...

Renee Rainey Griffith, of Petros

Renee Rainey Griffith, of Petros

Apr 8, 2023

 

 

Renee Rainey Griffith, age 83 of Petros passed away April 8, 2023 at Parkwest Medical Center.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents Leighton & Jessie Rainey; brothers Ralph & Raymond and Robert Rainey.

 

She is survived by her children Robby & Carolyn Foster, Jeanie & Edward Swanger, Randy Foster all of Petros; grandchildren Felicia...

Jessica Barnett, formerly of Brewstertown

Jessica Barnett, formerly of Brewstertown

Apr 7, 2023

 

Jessica A. Barnett, age 87 of the Brewstertown Community passed away April 7, 2023.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents Jesse & Ellen Brewster; husband Lloyd Barnett; 2 sons-in-law Darrell Johnston and Chuck Rushe; 1 great granddaughter Bailey Randolph.

 

She is survived by her children Dale (Doris) Barnett, Debra Johnston, Ursula Rushe, Greg (Sherri) Barnett...

Thelma Phillips of Harriman

Thelma Phillips of Harriman

Apr 7, 2023

 

Thelma Jean Morgan-Phillips, age 74 went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2023.  She was a loved mother, sister and friend.  Everyone who met and knew Thelma loved her.  Thelma lived in Harriman, TN for 36 years, and was raised in the Joyner Community.

Thelma is preceded in death by her son Randy Ray Phillips; mother...

Betty Seaton, of Joyner Community

Betty Seaton, of Joyner Community

Apr 6, 2023

 

Betty A. Seaton, age 83 of the Joyner Community, passed away at Ft. Sanders Regional on April 6, 2023.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents George L. & Anna May Longmire; son Doug Seaton and a host of brothers and sisters.

 

She is survived by her children Steve (Michelle) Seaton, Joel (Karen) Seaton, Vic (Penny)...

Nancy Horner, of Wartburg

Nancy Horner, of Wartburg

Apr 4, 2023

 

Nancy Maxine Hitchew Horner, age 83 of Daytona Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center.  She was born December 1, 1939.

She is preceded in death by her parents Chester & Anna Hitchew of PA.; husband David Horner, Sr.; son David Horner, Jr.; brother Chester Hitchew; sisters Edna Crothers, Katherine Davis and Dorothy...

Robert Gary Freels, of Sunbright

Robert Gary Freels, of Sunbright

Apr 4, 2023

 

 

Gary Freels, 73 of Sunbright, TN went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2023. Gary was the son of the late Lloyd and Jewel Freels of Lancing, TN. He was employed and retired from Y12 after 32 years of service. Gary proudly served in the United States Navy, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed time with his family and...

Stephen Howard, of Chestnut Ridge

Stephen Howard, of Chestnut Ridge

Apr 3, 2023

 

Stephen Howard, age 59, of Deer Lodge passed away Monday, April 3, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his sons Jereme & Stevie Howard; brother Jerome Potter; grandparents Elmer & Shyrine Howard.

He is survived by his sons Jesse Joe Howard and Wyatt Stephen Howard; grandson Jereme Gage Howard; wifes Linda and Pamela; mother Brenda Howard; father Roland...

Bobby Williams, of Deer Lodge, TN

Bobby Williams, of Deer Lodge, TN

Apr 2, 2023

The family is honoring Bobby's wishes to be cremated.

Jessica Shanley

Jessica Shanley

Apr 1, 2023

The family has chosen cremation.

No services will be scheduled at this time.

Janet Byrd, of Lancing

Janet Byrd, of Lancing

Mar 31, 2023

 

Janet Lee Byrd age 79, of Lancing was called home by Jesus March 31st. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by her infant son Keith Byrd; father George Hilton Stringfield; mother Mary Lourean Stringfield; brother Johnny Hilton Stringfield; and sister Elizabeth Dial.

She is survived by husband of 60 years Samuel Byrd; son Roscoe...

James "Jimmy" Klopfenstein

James "Jimmy" Klopfenstein

Mar 30, 2023

The family is honoring James' wishes to be cremated.

Check back for completed obituary.

Danny Rouse, of Lancing

Danny Rouse, of Lancing

Mar 28, 2023

 

John Daniel Rouse was born in Oak Ridge, Tn October 31, 1968, and passed away after a short battle with cancer in Nashville on March 28, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Bonnie & Jr. Bates and Father: Norris Kent Rouse; stepfather Jerry Holmes; uncle Johnny L. (Marie) Bates; great uncle Milford Bates; aunt Louise Brock;...

William “Bill” VanNorstran  of Wartburg

William “Bill” VanNorstran of Wartburg

Mar 26, 2023

William (Bill) L. VanNorstran, age 67, of Wartburg passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.    Bill had a passion for racing. He enjoyed watching and working on the race cars. He loved to hear about his grandkids racing. He loved to go to Food City and drink coffee with his buddies. He was a...

Alex T. Seiber

Alex T. Seiber

Mar 25, 2023

 

Alex Taylor Seiber, age 25, of Harriman passed away March 25, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather Howard Seiber.

He is survived by his father Jeffrey Seiber & Chelsea Bridges; mother Jennifer Beck & Jeremiah Hill; sisters Maria Payne and Savannah Seiber; brother Mason Seiber; grandmother Kathy Seiber; aunt & uncle Scott and Amy Seiber; mother...

Yvonne Reese, of Lancing

Yvonne Reese, of Lancing

Mar 23, 2023

 

Frances “Yvonne” Reese, age 56, of Lancing passed away March 23, 2023 at her home.

She is preceded in death by her mother Frances Luise Counts; son Rusty Allen Elmore.

She is survived by her husband Roger Reese; sons Walter Dodd II and wife, Tina and Randall L. Elmore; daughter Savannah Taylor Reese and husband Dakota; grandchildren Dylan James...

Patrick Hargis, formerly of Morgan County

Patrick Hargis, formerly of Morgan County

Mar 20, 2023

 

Patrick Lee (“Pat“) Hargis, 82, passed away on March 20,2023, with his son by his side.

He spent his last few days surrounded by family and friends, joking until the end.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Pershing Hargis and Rosemarie Joan Hargis; siblings, Larry Richard Hargis, Roger Jerome Hargis, and Sandra Sue Dionne.

He is survived by...

Latisha Hawn of Sunbright

Latisha Hawn of Sunbright

Mar 18, 2023

 

Latisha Marie Hawn, age 43 of Sunbright, TN, went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Winifred and Richard Reynolds, and Nella Mae Hutcherson; and son, Bryson Hawn.

She is survived by her husband, Jason Hawn; son, Jaxson Hawn; parents, Crystal and Bryon Copeland of Deer Lodge, and...

Brian Edward Bunch of Wartburg

Brian Edward Bunch of Wartburg

Mar 17, 2023

 

Brian Edward Bunch, age 53, passed away March 17, 2023. Brian graduated from Wartburg High School in 1987. He served 26 ½ years in the military- 4 years in the Air Force and 22 years in the Army- and retired as Sergeant First Class Bunch. He deployed on several tours to Desert Storm in Kuwait, Afghanistan and in Iraq....

Donald George Nugent

Donald George Nugent

Apr 8, 2023

 

Donald George Nugent, age 74, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at West Marion Community Hospital. He was born on January 25, 1949, to his parents, Herbert Earl Nugent and Lillian Ruth Smith in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Don was a proud Vietnam Veteran in the 82nd Airborne Division and 173rd Airborne Brigade, who received a Bronze Star Metal,...

Renee Rainey Griffith, of Petros

Renee Rainey Griffith, of Petros

Apr 8, 2023

 

 

Renee Rainey Griffith, age 83 of Petros passed away April 8, 2023 at Parkwest Medical Center.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents Leighton & Jessie Rainey; brothers Ralph & Raymond and Robert Rainey.

 

She is survived by her children Robby & Carolyn Foster, Jeanie & Edward Swanger, Randy Foster all of Petros; grandchildren Felicia...

Jessica Barnett, formerly of Brewstertown

Jessica Barnett, formerly of Brewstertown

Apr 7, 2023

 

Jessica A. Barnett, age 87 of the Brewstertown Community passed away April 7, 2023.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents Jesse & Ellen Brewster; husband Lloyd Barnett; 2 sons-in-law Darrell Johnston and Chuck Rushe; 1 great granddaughter Bailey Randolph.

 

She is survived by her children Dale (Doris) Barnett, Debra Johnston, Ursula Rushe, Greg (Sherri) Barnett...

Thelma Phillips of Harriman

Thelma Phillips of Harriman

Apr 7, 2023

 

Thelma Jean Morgan-Phillips, age 74 went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2023.  She was a loved mother, sister and friend.  Everyone who met and knew Thelma loved her.  Thelma lived in Harriman, TN for 36 years, and was raised in the Joyner Community.

Thelma is preceded in death by her son Randy Ray Phillips; mother...

Betty Seaton, of Joyner Community

Betty Seaton, of Joyner Community

Apr 6, 2023

 

Betty A. Seaton, age 83 of the Joyner Community, passed away at Ft. Sanders Regional on April 6, 2023.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents George L. & Anna May Longmire; son Doug Seaton and a host of brothers and sisters.

 

She is survived by her children Steve (Michelle) Seaton, Joel (Karen) Seaton, Vic (Penny)...

Nancy Horner, of Wartburg

Nancy Horner, of Wartburg

Apr 4, 2023

 

Nancy Maxine Hitchew Horner, age 83 of Daytona Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center.  She was born December 1, 1939.

She is preceded in death by her parents Chester & Anna Hitchew of PA.; husband David Horner, Sr.; son David Horner, Jr.; brother Chester Hitchew; sisters Edna Crothers, Katherine Davis and Dorothy...

Robert Gary Freels, of Sunbright

Robert Gary Freels, of Sunbright

Apr 4, 2023

 

 

Gary Freels, 73 of Sunbright, TN went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2023. Gary was the son of the late Lloyd and Jewel Freels of Lancing, TN. He was employed and retired from Y12 after 32 years of service. Gary proudly served in the United States Navy, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed time with his family and...

Stephen Howard, of Chestnut Ridge

Stephen Howard, of Chestnut Ridge

Apr 3, 2023

 

Stephen Howard, age 59, of Deer Lodge passed away Monday, April 3, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his sons Jereme & Stevie Howard; brother Jerome Potter; grandparents Elmer & Shyrine Howard.

He is survived by his sons Jesse Joe Howard and Wyatt Stephen Howard; grandson Jereme Gage Howard; wifes Linda and Pamela; mother Brenda Howard; father Roland...

Bobby Williams, of Deer Lodge, TN

Bobby Williams, of Deer Lodge, TN

Apr 2, 2023

The family is honoring Bobby's wishes to be cremated.

Jessica Shanley

Jessica Shanley

Apr 1, 2023

The family has chosen cremation.

No services will be scheduled at this time.

Janet Byrd, of Lancing

Janet Byrd, of Lancing

Mar 31, 2023

 

Janet Lee Byrd age 79, of Lancing was called home by Jesus March 31st. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by her infant son Keith Byrd; father George Hilton Stringfield; mother Mary Lourean Stringfield; brother Johnny Hilton Stringfield; and sister Elizabeth Dial.

She is survived by husband of 60 years Samuel Byrd; son Roscoe...

James "Jimmy" Klopfenstein

James "Jimmy" Klopfenstein

Mar 30, 2023

The family is honoring James' wishes to be cremated.

Check back for completed obituary.

Danny Rouse, of Lancing

Danny Rouse, of Lancing

Mar 28, 2023

 

John Daniel Rouse was born in Oak Ridge, Tn October 31, 1968, and passed away after a short battle with cancer in Nashville on March 28, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Bonnie & Jr. Bates and Father: Norris Kent Rouse; stepfather Jerry Holmes; uncle Johnny L. (Marie) Bates; great uncle Milford Bates; aunt Louise Brock;...

William “Bill” VanNorstran  of Wartburg

William “Bill” VanNorstran of Wartburg

Mar 26, 2023

William (Bill) L. VanNorstran, age 67, of Wartburg passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.    Bill had a passion for racing. He enjoyed watching and working on the race cars. He loved to hear about his grandkids racing. He loved to go to Food City and drink coffee with his buddies. He was a...

Alex T. Seiber

Alex T. Seiber

Mar 25, 2023

 

Alex Taylor Seiber, age 25, of Harriman passed away March 25, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather Howard Seiber.

He is survived by his father Jeffrey Seiber & Chelsea Bridges; mother Jennifer Beck & Jeremiah Hill; sisters Maria Payne and Savannah Seiber; brother Mason Seiber; grandmother Kathy Seiber; aunt & uncle Scott and Amy Seiber; mother...

Yvonne Reese, of Lancing

Yvonne Reese, of Lancing

Mar 23, 2023

 

Frances “Yvonne” Reese, age 56, of Lancing passed away March 23, 2023 at her home.

She is preceded in death by her mother Frances Luise Counts; son Rusty Allen Elmore.

She is survived by her husband Roger Reese; sons Walter Dodd II and wife, Tina and Randall L. Elmore; daughter Savannah Taylor Reese and husband Dakota; grandchildren Dylan James...

Patrick Hargis, formerly of Morgan County

Patrick Hargis, formerly of Morgan County

Mar 20, 2023

 

Patrick Lee (“Pat“) Hargis, 82, passed away on March 20,2023, with his son by his side.

He spent his last few days surrounded by family and friends, joking until the end.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Pershing Hargis and Rosemarie Joan Hargis; siblings, Larry Richard Hargis, Roger Jerome Hargis, and Sandra Sue Dionne.

He is survived by...

Latisha Hawn of Sunbright

Latisha Hawn of Sunbright

Mar 18, 2023

 

Latisha Marie Hawn, age 43 of Sunbright, TN, went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Winifred and Richard Reynolds, and Nella Mae Hutcherson; and son, Bryson Hawn.

She is survived by her husband, Jason Hawn; son, Jaxson Hawn; parents, Crystal and Bryon Copeland of Deer Lodge, and...

Brian Edward Bunch of Wartburg

Brian Edward Bunch of Wartburg

Mar 17, 2023

 

Brian Edward Bunch, age 53, passed away March 17, 2023. Brian graduated from Wartburg High School in 1987. He served 26 ½ years in the military- 4 years in the Air Force and 22 years in the Army- and retired as Sergeant First Class Bunch. He deployed on several tours to Desert Storm in Kuwait, Afghanistan and in Iraq....

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