Donald “Thump” Wayne Posey
Donald “Thump” Wayne Posey, age 45, of Powell, died Wednesday, June 26, in Knoxville.
He was born March 19, 1968, in Oak Ridge.
Donald’s whole life revolved around music. He was producer of the record label N.O.C as well as Dinero Boyz and Manhattan Project. He was a well-known rapper in the area, going by the name of “Donald Thump,” aka “The Mayor.” [Read more…]
The Red Tent Women’s Group will meet at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church. All women are welcome, a press release said. Although there is no child care available, nursing mothers are welcome to attend. Teen girls are encouraged to participate as well.
This group is a place where a woman can set aside the mantles of wife, mother, or daughter, and just celebrate being a female in all the many aspects life offers. The group is non-denominational, open-minded, and works to promote honest discussions about womanhood. [Read more…]
Wesley “Wes” Martin Johnson Jr.
Wesley “Wes” Martin Johnson Jr., of Kingston, passed away Monday, June 24, in Knoxville.
Wes was born on Jan. 6, 1943, in Chattanooga to Pauline Peden Johnson and Wesley Martin Johnson Sr.
He graduated from the University of Tennessee, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order, with a degree in engineering. He later earned a master’s degree from George Washington University. While at UT, Wes met Sheryl Maxine Reagan Johnson, who would become his loving wife for 41 years.
After graduation, Wes became a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Wes retired after thirty years with the FBI, and he and Sheryl moved back to Tennessee. Wes was a member of the Church of Christ, most recently worshipping with the Hardin Valley Church of Christ. [Read more…]
Homemade chicken and rice salad, granola bars, and watermelon will be served for the Stone Soup Ministry meal this evening. Anyone in the community is invited to this free meal from 5 to 6 p.m.
The Stone Soup Ministry meal is held the last Friday of every month, at the same time, in the Social Hall of the church. Food is provided by the ORUUC congregation along with financial support from several members of the community. [Read more…]
Jaanai Xaeren Dickerson
Jaanai Xaeren Dickerson, 19 of Oak Ridge, passed away on June 22.
Jaanai was born on Dec. 6, 1993, in Mt. Vernon, Ill., to parents Claude and Rebecca Dickerson. She had worked for Lincoln’s Sports Grille as a waitress.
Among her interests she enjoyed riding bikes, being with her friends, music—especially playing the tuba, for which she had received many awards—and art, with some of her work being permanently displayed at the Municipal Building. But poetry was her passion.
“It’s Just The Beginning”
Note to My Future Self:
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I hope you are still well.
And I sure as hell hope you didn’t forget.
To never allow yourself to quit. [Read more…]
The July 4 fireworks show in Oak Ridge starts at 10 p.m. at A.K. Bissell Park. (Photo by Charles Samuels)
Oak Ridge Fire Chief Darryl Kerley has announced that the fireworks display, sponsored by the City of Oak Ridge, will begin at 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. The display will be shot from A.K. Bissell Park.
The fireworks will be accompanied by music played live on-site by Merle 96.7 FM. Radio host Jack Ryan will be live from the park beginning at 6 p.m. and will conclude the live broadcast with a patriotic medley as the fireworks are shot. The countdown to the fireworks begins at 9:30 p.m. Listeners can tune their radios to 96.7 Merle FM and enjoy the show.
The Oak Ridge Community Band will perform its annual 4th of July concert at the A.K. Bissell Park Pavilion beginning at 7:30 p.m. [Read more…]
Jeffrey Allen Rayfield, age 45, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 21, at his residence in Knoxville.
He enjoyed NASCAR racing, the UT Vols, and his dog Maggie. Jeffery adored his mother and father-in-law, Everette (Quack) and Virginia Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Johnnie Mae Rayfield; and his brother-in-law, Terry Lynn Nelson.
Jeffery is survived by his wife, Tammy Rayfield of Knoxville; two stepsons, Danny Whitt and Dandrus Whitt; one brother; two sisters; and one step-grandson, Jordan Whitt. He also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends. [Read more…]
Children will learn through play as they explore cultures, shape clay, experiment with science, become paleontologists, create in the garden, the kitchen and on canvas, and more at Imagination Station Summer Camps at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge.
The summer camps, from June 10 through August 2, offer activities for children ages 3-5 in preschool classes and for children entering grades 1 through 7. Clay camps with professional clay artist Sherrie Carris will be offered throughout the summer for children ranging in age from 3-16.
The week-long camps are offered Monday through Friday each week, with no camps during the July 4 holiday week. Morning camps are from 9 a.m.-noon and afternoon camps are from 1-4 p.m. Preschool camps are mornings only. A free sack lunch and active play time are provided for campers staying all day. [Read more…]
Preschoolers will be detectives, pirates, and international artists in Imagination Station Summer Camps at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge. Children of all ages will learn to create with clay, making nature-themed items, gifts for the holidays, and more during Clay Camps.
The Preschool Camps, from early June through August 2, offer activities for children ages 3-5 in morning sessions from 9 a.m. to noon. Clay Camps with professional clay artist Sherrie Carris will be offered throughout the summer for children ranging in age from 3-16.
Carris, the museum’s resident clay artist, owns and operates Carris Pottery with her husband Tom. She received her bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of Texas and her master’s and master’s in fine arts from the University of Iowa. She has more than 35 years’ experience as a clay artist.
The week-long camps are offered Monday through Friday, with no camps during the July 4 holiday week and no Clay Camps July 22-26. Morning camps are from 9 a.m.-noon and afternoon camps from 1-4 p.m. Each camp is specifically created with age-appropriate activities that are aligned with a child’s developmental stages. A free sack lunch and active play time are provided for campers staying all day. [Read more…]
Sandra Elizabeth Lee, age 74, a resident of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, June 19, at N.H.C. in Oak Ridge.
Sandra was born May 11, 1939, in Knoxville. She was a lifelong resident.
She was a member of the Solway United Methodist Church and the Methodist Women’s Club. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and she enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was a former Brownie Scout leader and softball coach.
Before her retirement, she was employed as an administrative bookkeeper at the Emory Valley Center. She formerly worked as a bus driver for the Knox County School System. [Read more…]
Elizabeth Bradley Crowley
Elizabeth Bradley Crowley, 87, of Oak Ridge, went to be with the Lord at her home on Tuesday, June 18.
She was born in Selma, Ala., on March 26, 1926, the daughter of Birdia Anderson and Joe Mack Bradley.
She was married to William Crowley in Montgomery, Ala. Their union lasted for 52 years until his death in Nov. 1, 1999.
Mrs. Crowley was a longtime member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing, playing bingo, and the company of her feline companions. [Read more…]
Charles “Butch” Mosley Jr.
On Aug. 25, 1947, Charles “Butch” Mosley Jr. was born to Charlie and Susie Wilson Mosley in Briceville. Mr. Mosley went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 18, in Briceville.
Mr. Mosley and his family lived in Asheville, N.C., from 1987 until 2010. He owned and operated Mosley Construction and retired from the business at that time. He was a veteran, serving with the U.S. Army from July 6, 1967, to June 17, 1969.
He was of the Christian faith. Mr. Mosley was an avid coon hunter, and he also enjoyed fishing and searching for ginseng.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Garry L. Mosley. [Read more…]
