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Danny Ross Branstetter, of Deer Lodge, TN

Danny Ross Branstetter, of Deer Lodge, TN

Sep 23, 2019

Danny “Ross” Branstetter, Sr

Deer Lodge, TN

Ross was the 4th child born to Menford (d.1955) and Addie Mae (d. 2001) on July 29, 1945.  He died at 74 on September 23, 2019.

He is preceded in death by brothers Willard (d.2011) and Carl (d.2005), mother-in-law Beulah Robinson (d.1995), step father Barney Walker...

Christine Honeycutt, formerly of Sunbright, TN

Christine Honeycutt, formerly of Sunbright, TN

Sep 21, 2019

Christine Honeycutt, age 89, formerly of Sunbright passed away September 21, 2019 at Rivergate Terrace in Michigan.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Honeycutt; parents, Nydia Galloway and Stanley McCartt; son, Ronald Honeycutt; sisters, Patricia Goad and Delores Galloway.

She is survived by her son, Blaine and wife, Kathy Honeycutt; daughter, Crystal...

Loretta Woods, of Oak Ridge,TN

Loretta Woods, of Oak Ridge,TN

Sep 19, 2019

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...

Georgene "GiGi" Schooler

Georgene "GiGi" Schooler

Sep 17, 2019

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...

Patricia Stephens, of Oak Ridge

Patricia Stephens, of Oak Ridge

Sep 16, 2019

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...

Tammy Rich, of Mossy Grove

Tammy Rich, of Mossy Grove

Sep 15, 2019

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

Billie Sue Ballard of Oliver Springs, TN

Billie Sue Ballard of Oliver Springs, TN

Sep 8, 2019

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...

Polly Smith of Wartburg, TN

Polly Smith of Wartburg, TN

Sep 8, 2019

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...

Louise Jordan, of Wartburg, TN

Louise Jordan, of Wartburg, TN

Sep 3, 2019

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...

Stephen Pierce, of Lancing, TN

Stephen Pierce, of Lancing, TN

Sep 3, 2019

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...

Donnie Kennedy, of Sunbright, TN

Donnie Kennedy, of Sunbright, TN

Aug 30, 2019

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...

Charles Cox, of Petros, TN

Charles Cox, of Petros, TN

Aug 27, 2019

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...

Joey Williams, of Sunbright, TN

Joey Williams, of Sunbright, TN

Aug 21, 2019

Joey Williams, age 57, of Sunbright passed away August 21, 2019 at Roane Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Maxine Williams; brothers, Jackie, John and Mick Williams; sister, Doris Williams.

He is survived by his brothers, Vick (Brenda) Williams, Bill (Joann) Williams, James and Don Williams; sisters, Nan Kilby...

John Griffin of Kingston, TN

John Griffin of Kingston, TN

Aug 19, 2019

John Edward Griffin, age 65, of Kingston passed away August 19, 2019.  He was a member of New Midway Baptist Church.  He was honored to be a 2008 inductee into the Smoky Mountain Raceway Hall Of Fame.  He loved racing, race cars and loved reading the papers.  He was retired from Tennessee Department of Transportation.

John Edward...

Lou Adkisson Harris, of Petros, TN

Lou Adkisson Harris, of Petros, TN

Aug 17, 2019

Nella “Lou” Adkisson passed away August 16, 2019 at her home in Petros, TN.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Lily Adkisson; son, Jerry "Jug" Adkisson; brothers: Harold, Don, Woody, and Larry Adkisson; sisters, Mazie Thornton and Nick Wormsley.

She is survived by her sons: Terry “Saw” (Patti) Adkisson; Keith (Etta) Adkisson; Gregory...

Deborah Tamboso, of Wartburg

Deborah Tamboso, of Wartburg

Aug 15, 2019

Deborah Ann Tamboso, age 62, of Lancing, TN passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after a short battle with cancer.  She was born on November 4, 1956 to the late Delbert Longmire and the late Evelyn Vann.  She was a graduate of Wartburg High School.

She is preceded in death...

Dan Kirby, of Sunbright, TN

Dan Kirby, of Sunbright, TN

Aug 15, 2019

Rev. Daniel Kirby, 72 of Sunbright passed away August 16, 2019 at his home.  He was the pastor of New Vision Ministries of Lancing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mary Cox Kirby; brother, L.A. Kirby and grandparents, George and Ruth Powell.

He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Daniel; sister,...

Bertie Adams of Deer Lodge, TN

Bertie Adams of Deer Lodge, TN

Aug 13, 2019

On Aug 13, 2019, after three years of separation, Bertie Adams was reunited in death with her late husband of 77 years, Kenneth Adams.  More importantly, they are together in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She is survived by her brother, Harold Howard; children, June Sanders, Vaughn Adams, Alvie Adams, and Ronald Adams and wife Sissy;...

Shirley Seiber, of Oliver Springs

Shirley Seiber, of Oliver Springs

Aug 13, 2019

Shirley Ann Seiber age 55 of Oliver springs TN passed away August 13.2019 At her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Seiber; brother, Timothy Mosley; sister, Wanda Mosley, parents George Mosley and Glendean Mosley.

She is survived by sons, Allen Richard and Jacob Richard of Oliver spring, TN., and Tobias Idles Of...

Lois Roberts, of Rockwood, TN

Lois Roberts, of Rockwood, TN

Aug 13, 2019

Lois Roberts, born March13, 1931 the youngest of 12 brothers and sisters passed away August 13, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Roberts whom she married in 1954; new born son, Michael Lewis; parents, James William Key and Ida Todd Key; brothers, Rufus, Arnold, Coy, Donald and Kenneth Key; sisters, Stacie Whittaker, Ethel...

Danny Ross Branstetter, of Deer Lodge, TN

Danny Ross Branstetter, of Deer Lodge, TN

Sep 23, 2019

Danny “Ross” Branstetter, Sr

Deer Lodge, TN

Ross was the 4th child born to Menford (d.1955) and Addie Mae (d. 2001) on July 29, 1945.  He died at 74 on September 23, 2019.

He is preceded in death by brothers Willard (d.2011) and Carl (d.2005), mother-in-law Beulah Robinson (d.1995), step father Barney Walker...

Christine Honeycutt, formerly of Sunbright, TN

Christine Honeycutt, formerly of Sunbright, TN

Sep 21, 2019

Christine Honeycutt, age 89, formerly of Sunbright passed away September 21, 2019 at Rivergate Terrace in Michigan.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Honeycutt; parents, Nydia Galloway and Stanley McCartt; son, Ronald Honeycutt; sisters, Patricia Goad and Delores Galloway.

She is survived by her son, Blaine and wife, Kathy Honeycutt; daughter, Crystal...

Loretta Woods, of Oak Ridge,TN

Loretta Woods, of Oak Ridge,TN

Sep 19, 2019

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...

Georgene "GiGi" Schooler

Georgene "GiGi" Schooler

Sep 17, 2019

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...

Patricia Stephens, of Oak Ridge

Patricia Stephens, of Oak Ridge

Sep 16, 2019

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...

Tammy Rich, of Mossy Grove

Tammy Rich, of Mossy Grove

Sep 15, 2019

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

Billie Sue Ballard of Oliver Springs, TN

Billie Sue Ballard of Oliver Springs, TN

Sep 8, 2019

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...

Polly Smith of Wartburg, TN

Polly Smith of Wartburg, TN

Sep 8, 2019

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...

Louise Jordan, of Wartburg, TN

Louise Jordan, of Wartburg, TN

Sep 3, 2019

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...

Stephen Pierce, of Lancing, TN

Stephen Pierce, of Lancing, TN

Sep 3, 2019

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...

Donnie Kennedy, of Sunbright, TN

Donnie Kennedy, of Sunbright, TN

Aug 30, 2019

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...

Charles Cox, of Petros, TN

Charles Cox, of Petros, TN

Aug 27, 2019

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...

Joey Williams, of Sunbright, TN

Joey Williams, of Sunbright, TN

Aug 21, 2019

Joey Williams, age 57, of Sunbright passed away August 21, 2019 at Roane Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Maxine Williams; brothers, Jackie, John and Mick Williams; sister, Doris Williams.

He is survived by his brothers, Vick (Brenda) Williams, Bill (Joann) Williams, James and Don Williams; sisters, Nan Kilby...

John Griffin of Kingston, TN

John Griffin of Kingston, TN

Aug 19, 2019

John Edward Griffin, age 65, of Kingston passed away August 19, 2019.  He was a member of New Midway Baptist Church.  He was honored to be a 2008 inductee into the Smoky Mountain Raceway Hall Of Fame.  He loved racing, race cars and loved reading the papers.  He was retired from Tennessee Department of Transportation.

John Edward...

Lou Adkisson Harris, of Petros, TN

Lou Adkisson Harris, of Petros, TN

Aug 17, 2019

Nella “Lou” Adkisson passed away August 16, 2019 at her home in Petros, TN.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Lily Adkisson; son, Jerry "Jug" Adkisson; brothers: Harold, Don, Woody, and Larry Adkisson; sisters, Mazie Thornton and Nick Wormsley.

She is survived by her sons: Terry “Saw” (Patti) Adkisson; Keith (Etta) Adkisson; Gregory...

Deborah Tamboso, of Wartburg

Deborah Tamboso, of Wartburg

Aug 15, 2019

Deborah Ann Tamboso, age 62, of Lancing, TN passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after a short battle with cancer.  She was born on November 4, 1956 to the late Delbert Longmire and the late Evelyn Vann.  She was a graduate of Wartburg High School.

She is preceded in death...

Dan Kirby, of Sunbright, TN

Dan Kirby, of Sunbright, TN

Aug 15, 2019

Rev. Daniel Kirby, 72 of Sunbright passed away August 16, 2019 at his home.  He was the pastor of New Vision Ministries of Lancing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mary Cox Kirby; brother, L.A. Kirby and grandparents, George and Ruth Powell.

He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Daniel; sister,...

Bertie Adams of Deer Lodge, TN

Bertie Adams of Deer Lodge, TN

Aug 13, 2019

On Aug 13, 2019, after three years of separation, Bertie Adams was reunited in death with her late husband of 77 years, Kenneth Adams.  More importantly, they are together in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She is survived by her brother, Harold Howard; children, June Sanders, Vaughn Adams, Alvie Adams, and Ronald Adams and wife Sissy;...

Shirley Seiber, of Oliver Springs

Shirley Seiber, of Oliver Springs

Aug 13, 2019

Shirley Ann Seiber age 55 of Oliver springs TN passed away August 13.2019 At her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Seiber; brother, Timothy Mosley; sister, Wanda Mosley, parents George Mosley and Glendean Mosley.

She is survived by sons, Allen Richard and Jacob Richard of Oliver spring, TN., and Tobias Idles Of...

Lois Roberts, of Rockwood, TN

Lois Roberts, of Rockwood, TN

Aug 13, 2019

Lois Roberts, born March13, 1931 the youngest of 12 brothers and sisters passed away August 13, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Roberts whom she married in 1954; new born son, Michael Lewis; parents, James William Key and Ida Todd Key; brothers, Rufus, Arnold, Coy, Donald and Kenneth Key; sisters, Stacie Whittaker, Ethel...

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