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Della Mae Barnett, of Deer Lodge
Oct 17, 2022
Della Mae (Pace) Barnett, age 86, of Deer Lodge passed away October 17, 2022 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her parents William & Anna May Pace; husband Ellis Barnett; brother Harold Pace; sisters Pearl Lavender & Helen Pace; step-dad Morton Carroll.
Della is survived by her son Marty (Ellen) Barnett; granddaughter Monica (Cody) Goodman; great...
Brenda VanNorstran, of Wartburg, TN
Oct 16, 2022
Brenda L. VanNorstran, age 59, of Wartburg passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.
Brenda enjoyed watching her hummingbirds and being with her pets. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and great grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her parents Farwell & Billie Ruth Rose; brother Henry Rose and her...
Andrew Clay Starr, Jr., of Sunbright, TN
Oct 15, 2022
Andrew Clay Starr Jr., age 87, of Sunbright, Tennessee entered Glory on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Andy was an avid lover of family, farming, sports, and cattle. He spent his life serving his family, his community, and the cattle industry. His family describes him as a strong man that demanded attention when he entered a room. When he talked, people...
Lawrence Huling of Robbins, TN
Oct 15, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Lawrence Penrod Huling, Jr., shares the news of his peaceful passing on October 15th at the age of 73.
Lawrence entered this life on January 3, 1949, in Somerset, Kentucky, and was the loving son of Lawrence and Esther (Decker) Huling. He was the oldest of six siblings and grew...
Amos Morgan, of Deer Lodge, TN Morgan
Oct 15, 2022
Amos Morgan, born September 5, 1965, went to be with Jesus on October 15, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Kilby Morgan; parents, Angmon Morgan and Josie Stephens; and brother, Avery Morgan.
He is survived by his parents, Don and Kathy Carroll; daughter, Tessa Kilby; son, Eddie Kilby; grandson, Lenox Kilby; sisters: JoAnne (Brian)...
Anita Lane Gunter, of Wartburg
Oct 13, 2022
Anita Gail Lane Gunter, age 63, of Wartburg passed away October 13, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born March 20, 1959.
Anita graduated from Central High School in 1977. After graduating she became a homemaker who loved raising her two children. She had the “green thumb” to raising her flowers, she loved decorating and...
Roger Walker, formerly of Sunbright
Oct 10, 2022
Roger Sam Walker, age 58 of Florence, KY passed away on October 10, 2022. He was born November 16, 1963, He was originally from Sunbright.
He is preceded in death by his mother Zella “Dean” Gunnels Walker and father Johnny Walker.
He is survived by his sister Nita Walker of Ludlow, KY; niece Amanda Walker of Florence, KY....
Gregory David VanNorstran of Wartburg
Oct 6, 2022
Gregory David VanNorstran, age 52, of Wartburg passed away October 6, 2022 at his home. He was born August 17, 1970 to Frank & Margaret Bingham VanNorstran.
Gregory loved hunting, fishing and ginseng and enjoyed life to the fullest.
He is preceded in death by his parents Frank & Margaret VanNorstran.
He is survived by his...
Ronald "Cotton" Armes, of Petros
Oct 6, 2022
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, Ronald “Cotton” Armes, loving husband, father and grandfather, was called home to be with the Lord. He was born on February 29, 1952, to Luther and Esther (Ward) Armes of Petros. He married Norma (Kennedy) Armes on December 8, 1979. He retired from D.O.E. in 2015.
He was preceded in death by his father...
Sammy Hummel, of Oliver Springs
Oct 6, 2022
Sammy Joe Hummel, age 82 of Oliver Springs passed away October 6, 2022, at his home. He was born February 12, 1940, in Sunbright to Pearl and Johnny Hummel.
He is preceded in death by his father Johnny Eugene Hummel; mother Pearl Marie Kelly; step father Floyd Kelly; sisters Audrey Hummel, Stella Steigerwald and Ollie Brock; brother Johnny Hummel,...
Darrell Seiber of Harriman, TN
Oct 2, 2022
Darrelll Seiber, 62, of Harriman, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ophia Byrge Seiber; brother Clarence Seiber; grandparents, Ben and Sarah Willie Seiber and Melton and Dora McGhee Byrge. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by fiancée Linda Stockstill of Harriman; sisters Delores Buttram and husband Will, LaFollette, Susan Seiber, Rockwood, and Darlene Wright...
Gerald R. Lyles, of Oliver Springs
Oct 1, 2022
Gerald Rickie “Rick” Lyles went to sleep with the Lord on October 1, 2022. He is no longer suffering from cancer, thank you Lord.
He is preceded in death by his parents Rev. John Henry & Lula Mae Lyles; brother-in-law Roger Duncan.
He is survived by his wife of almost 30 years Janice Lyles; daughters Mina (Barry) Lyles,...
Linda J. Brown-Hamer, of Wartburg
Sep 27, 2022
Linda J. Brown Hamer, age 68, went peacefully on September 27, 2022 at Park West Hospital in Knoxville, TN. She was born in Saint Augustine, Florida to Philip G. Brown, Sr. and Betty Swain Brown. She grew up in Saint Augustine, Florida and was a graduate of Saint Augustine High School. She then became an over the road truck...
Kayla Durham of Deer Lodge
Sep 25, 2022
Kayla Lynn Durham-Vaughn, age 30, of Deer Lodge passed away September 25, 2022. She was born December 11, 1991.
Kayla loved spending time and dancing with her kids.
Kayla is preceded in death by her father Eddie Lee Durham; grandparents Sallie & Tommy Gooch and Hershal & Josephine Durham.
Kayla is survived by her husband Justin Vaughn of Nashville;...
Doris Miller, of Lancing, TN
Sep 25, 2022
Doris Jane (Diden) Miller, age 83, passed away peacefully with family by her side on September 25, 2022, at Roane Medical Center. Her wish to be home was eternally granted by her Lord and Savior. Doris was of the Primitive Baptist Faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William Erbin Diden and Dorothy Hamby Diden; brother John...
Roger Freels, of Sunbright
Sep 23, 2022
Mr. Roger D. Freels, age 80 of Sunbright passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Tennova Medical Center in Farragut.
He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army 101st Airborn and a member of the Elgin Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth & Lucy Freels; brother Thomas Freels; sister Frances Rose and...
Paul Elmore of Rockwood
Sep 22, 2022
Paul David Elmore, age 45, of Rockwood passed away September 22, 2022. He was born January 31, 1977.
Paul loved fishing, spending time with family and friends and enjoyed church trips with his church family. He was a member of the North Rockwood Baptist Church in Rockwood.
He is preceded in death by his parents of...
Rev. James "Jim" Phillips
Sep 22, 2022
James “Jim” Mac Phillips, age 93 passed away September 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born September 30, 1928.
Jim is preceded in death by his wife of 70+ years, Norma Jean Cross Phillips; oldest child, Gary Phillips; parents, Sherman & Mary Phillips; 4 brothers, Jess, John, Jasper, Junior Phillips; 2 sisters, Jo &...
Claudette Daugherty, of Joyner
Sep 21, 2022
Claudette June Connors-Daugherty, age 70, passed away September 21, 2022 at Ft. Sanders Regional in Knoxville.
Claudette enjoyed cooking & baking, exploring National Parks but most of all going to church.
She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Laura Cox whom she loved dearly; parents, Claude & June Moffatt; late husband, Lawrence P. Connors; brother, Harley Moffatt.
...
Benny Duncan, of Petros
Sep 21, 2022
Benny Joe Duncan, age 86 passed away at his home in Petros and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Benny was a member of Petros Baptist Church and retired as a truck driver. He was also a Veteran and a member of the Masonic Black Diamond Lodge for over 50 years. Benny loved his...
Della Mae Barnett, of Deer Lodge
Oct 17, 2022
Della Mae (Pace) Barnett, age 86, of Deer Lodge passed away October 17, 2022 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her parents William & Anna May Pace; husband Ellis Barnett; brother Harold Pace; sisters Pearl Lavender & Helen Pace; step-dad Morton Carroll.
Della is survived by her son Marty (Ellen) Barnett; granddaughter Monica (Cody) Goodman; great...
Brenda VanNorstran, of Wartburg, TN
Oct 16, 2022
Brenda L. VanNorstran, age 59, of Wartburg passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.
Brenda enjoyed watching her hummingbirds and being with her pets. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and great grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her parents Farwell & Billie Ruth Rose; brother Henry Rose and her...
Andrew Clay Starr, Jr., of Sunbright, TN
Oct 15, 2022
Andrew Clay Starr Jr., age 87, of Sunbright, Tennessee entered Glory on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Andy was an avid lover of family, farming, sports, and cattle. He spent his life serving his family, his community, and the cattle industry. His family describes him as a strong man that demanded attention when he entered a room. When he talked, people...
Lawrence Huling of Robbins, TN
Oct 15, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Lawrence Penrod Huling, Jr., shares the news of his peaceful passing on October 15th at the age of 73.
Lawrence entered this life on January 3, 1949, in Somerset, Kentucky, and was the loving son of Lawrence and Esther (Decker) Huling. He was the oldest of six siblings and grew...
Amos Morgan, of Deer Lodge, TN Morgan
Oct 15, 2022
Amos Morgan, born September 5, 1965, went to be with Jesus on October 15, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Kilby Morgan; parents, Angmon Morgan and Josie Stephens; and brother, Avery Morgan.
He is survived by his parents, Don and Kathy Carroll; daughter, Tessa Kilby; son, Eddie Kilby; grandson, Lenox Kilby; sisters: JoAnne (Brian)...
Anita Lane Gunter, of Wartburg
Oct 13, 2022
Anita Gail Lane Gunter, age 63, of Wartburg passed away October 13, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born March 20, 1959.
Anita graduated from Central High School in 1977. After graduating she became a homemaker who loved raising her two children. She had the “green thumb” to raising her flowers, she loved decorating and...
Roger Walker, formerly of Sunbright
Oct 10, 2022
Roger Sam Walker, age 58 of Florence, KY passed away on October 10, 2022. He was born November 16, 1963, He was originally from Sunbright.
He is preceded in death by his mother Zella “Dean” Gunnels Walker and father Johnny Walker.
He is survived by his sister Nita Walker of Ludlow, KY; niece Amanda Walker of Florence, KY....
Gregory David VanNorstran of Wartburg
Oct 6, 2022
Gregory David VanNorstran, age 52, of Wartburg passed away October 6, 2022 at his home. He was born August 17, 1970 to Frank & Margaret Bingham VanNorstran.
Gregory loved hunting, fishing and ginseng and enjoyed life to the fullest.
He is preceded in death by his parents Frank & Margaret VanNorstran.
He is survived by his...
Ronald "Cotton" Armes, of Petros
Oct 6, 2022
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, Ronald “Cotton” Armes, loving husband, father and grandfather, was called home to be with the Lord. He was born on February 29, 1952, to Luther and Esther (Ward) Armes of Petros. He married Norma (Kennedy) Armes on December 8, 1979. He retired from D.O.E. in 2015.
He was preceded in death by his father...
Sammy Hummel, of Oliver Springs
Oct 6, 2022
Sammy Joe Hummel, age 82 of Oliver Springs passed away October 6, 2022, at his home. He was born February 12, 1940, in Sunbright to Pearl and Johnny Hummel.
He is preceded in death by his father Johnny Eugene Hummel; mother Pearl Marie Kelly; step father Floyd Kelly; sisters Audrey Hummel, Stella Steigerwald and Ollie Brock; brother Johnny Hummel,...
Darrell Seiber of Harriman, TN
Oct 2, 2022
Darrelll Seiber, 62, of Harriman, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ophia Byrge Seiber; brother Clarence Seiber; grandparents, Ben and Sarah Willie Seiber and Melton and Dora McGhee Byrge. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by fiancée Linda Stockstill of Harriman; sisters Delores Buttram and husband Will, LaFollette, Susan Seiber, Rockwood, and Darlene Wright...
Gerald R. Lyles, of Oliver Springs
Oct 1, 2022
Gerald Rickie “Rick” Lyles went to sleep with the Lord on October 1, 2022. He is no longer suffering from cancer, thank you Lord.
He is preceded in death by his parents Rev. John Henry & Lula Mae Lyles; brother-in-law Roger Duncan.
He is survived by his wife of almost 30 years Janice Lyles; daughters Mina (Barry) Lyles,...
Linda J. Brown-Hamer, of Wartburg
Sep 27, 2022
Linda J. Brown Hamer, age 68, went peacefully on September 27, 2022 at Park West Hospital in Knoxville, TN. She was born in Saint Augustine, Florida to Philip G. Brown, Sr. and Betty Swain Brown. She grew up in Saint Augustine, Florida and was a graduate of Saint Augustine High School. She then became an over the road truck...
Kayla Durham of Deer Lodge
Sep 25, 2022
Kayla Lynn Durham-Vaughn, age 30, of Deer Lodge passed away September 25, 2022. She was born December 11, 1991.
Kayla loved spending time and dancing with her kids.
Kayla is preceded in death by her father Eddie Lee Durham; grandparents Sallie & Tommy Gooch and Hershal & Josephine Durham.
Kayla is survived by her husband Justin Vaughn of Nashville;...
Doris Miller, of Lancing, TN
Sep 25, 2022
Doris Jane (Diden) Miller, age 83, passed away peacefully with family by her side on September 25, 2022, at Roane Medical Center. Her wish to be home was eternally granted by her Lord and Savior. Doris was of the Primitive Baptist Faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William Erbin Diden and Dorothy Hamby Diden; brother John...
Roger Freels, of Sunbright
Sep 23, 2022
Mr. Roger D. Freels, age 80 of Sunbright passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Tennova Medical Center in Farragut.
He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army 101st Airborn and a member of the Elgin Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth & Lucy Freels; brother Thomas Freels; sister Frances Rose and...
Paul Elmore of Rockwood
Sep 22, 2022
Paul David Elmore, age 45, of Rockwood passed away September 22, 2022. He was born January 31, 1977.
Paul loved fishing, spending time with family and friends and enjoyed church trips with his church family. He was a member of the North Rockwood Baptist Church in Rockwood.
He is preceded in death by his parents of...
Rev. James "Jim" Phillips
Sep 22, 2022
James “Jim” Mac Phillips, age 93 passed away September 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born September 30, 1928.
Jim is preceded in death by his wife of 70+ years, Norma Jean Cross Phillips; oldest child, Gary Phillips; parents, Sherman & Mary Phillips; 4 brothers, Jess, John, Jasper, Junior Phillips; 2 sisters, Jo &...
Claudette Daugherty, of Joyner
Sep 21, 2022
Claudette June Connors-Daugherty, age 70, passed away September 21, 2022 at Ft. Sanders Regional in Knoxville.
Claudette enjoyed cooking & baking, exploring National Parks but most of all going to church.
She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Laura Cox whom she loved dearly; parents, Claude & June Moffatt; late husband, Lawrence P. Connors; brother, Harley Moffatt.
...
Benny Duncan, of Petros
Sep 21, 2022
Benny Joe Duncan, age 86 passed away at his home in Petros and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Benny was a member of Petros Baptist Church and retired as a truck driver. He was also a Veteran and a member of the Masonic Black Diamond Lodge for over 50 years. Benny loved his...
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