Thomas Lee Blair
Thomas Blair, age 60, of Oak Ridge, passed away on April 13 at his home.
Thomas was born on Aug. 3, 1952, in Oak Ridge to parents Robert and Jessie Peace Blair.
He had worked for Martin Marietta in quality control before his illness and attended Grace Covenant Church. He was a history buff and enjoyed detailing cars.
He was an Oak Ridge High School graduate, graduating in 1970, and he graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee in 1975. [Read more…]
Thomas “Tommy” Efford McCreight Jr.
Thomas “Tommy” Efford McCreight Jr., age 52, of Oak Ridge, died Sunday, April 14, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
He was born March 29, 1961, in Opelika, Ala.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Efford McCreight Sr., on Feb. 28, 2011 who, along with his wife, June Nickolson McCreight, were the owners of Ridge Greenhouse and Florist. Tommy was a very talented floral designer who worked in the family business for many years.
He was a member of Faith Promise Church. He enjoyed all mediums of art and loved to travel. [Read more…]
The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society plant sale is Saturday at the UT Arboretum on South Illinois Avenue, and there is a members-only plant sale Friday evening. (Submitted photo)
The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society will hold its annual spring plant sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UT Arboretum on South Illinois Avenue. The “Members Only” sale will be on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Memberships may be purchased at that time.
The Society will be offering plants with colorful foliage or flowers. Selections will include crape myrtle, vitex, encore azalea, hardy gardenia, hydrangea, and loropetalum. [Read more…]
Julia M. Trammell, age 82, of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, at the Golden Living Center, Windwood of Clinton.
Julia was a long time member of North Clinton Baptist Church, where she loved attending and fellowshipping. She loved attending the ladies’ prayer group, as well as cooking for the church. Julia also enjoyed gardening, going to the lake, and sewing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Lyons; husband, Lewis Trammell; brother, Jerry Lyons; and granddaughter, April Hughes. [Read more…]
Edwin M. Kidd
Edwin M. Kidd, 86, beloved father of Sherry Stewart, Nora Black, Jerry, Katrina, and Kevin Kidd, died Monday, April 8, at Greenfield Senior Living Center surrounded by his family.
Edwin was born in Pine Knot, Ky., on Aug. 25, 1926, and he was a member of the 1943 Pine Knot High School graduating class. He served as a signalman in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He attended Cumberland College, Eastern Kentucky University, and the University of Tennessee, graduating with a master’s degree in mathematics. He taught mathematics at McCreary County High School before moving to Oak Ridge with his wife, Nila, in 1951 to work as a computer programmer at the Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant (K-25). He retired from Union Carbide after 29 years but continued to work for various Defense and Energy Department contractors as a project manager in Oak Ridge and Chicago into his 70s. He was also a part-time faculty member at the University of Tennessee. He was of the Baptist faith. [Read more…]
When the farmer’s market season begins this month, there will be another location for shoppers to find locally grown produce. The East Tennessee Association for Retail Marketing, or FARM, will operate two market locations in Knoxville this year, as well as continuing the Oak Ridge market.
FARM will launch this season on Friday, April 12, at 3 p.m. at the Laurel Church of Christ at 3457 Kingston Pike, across from Cherokee Boulevard. The Oak Ridge market will open Saturday, April 13, at 8 a.m., across from historic Jackson Square. On Tuesday, April 16, the new Knoxville location will open at 3 p.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church at 1001 Ebenezer Road. [Read more…]
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection event will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Oak Ridge Public Works Building.
Items accepted include: [Read more…]
Tickets have gone on sale for the benefit concert for Soles4Souls, a shoe drive to collect shoes for the needy in our community and abroad. Tickets can be purchased at Razzleberry’s Ice Cream Lab, the Oak Ridge Universalist Church, and can also be purchased at the Youth Advisory Board’s “Battle of the Bands,” which will be held April 19.
The Soles4Souls concert will be Friday, April 26, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Robertsville Middle School. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for 18 and under. There is limited seating available. [Read more…]
Clothesline Project 2011
With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Crisis Center has joined with Abuse Alternatives to present the 3rd annual “The Clothesline Project: Quilting Together Recovery” on Saturday, April 13, in Bristol, Tenn.
This event, which honors women who have been affected by sexual and domestic violence, runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and takes place at “Downtown Center” Farmer’s Market/Mural park on State Street in Downtown Bristol. Oak Ridger Mare Martell is one of the speakers. [Read more…]
SSG Christopher Michael Ward
SSG Christopher Michael Ward, age 24, died Saturday, April 6, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Chris was the son of Joyce Marie Scott Ward and Michael Howard Ward, who both survived him. He was born April 20, 1988, in Arcadia, Fla., and attended Desoto High School until his sophomore year, when he first became involved with ROTC.
He moved to Oak Ridge with his mother and attended Oak Ridge High during his junior year and enlisted in the Army at age 17. He embraced the military life with enthusiasm. Even as a fresh recruit, he was viewed as a leader. Chris was proud to be an American and proud of his country. He often said he worked for the people of the United States, and his service overseas was for the freedom of the American people.
Chris was very athletic and enjoyed all types of sports, including baseball, football, track, and weight lifting. He also enjoyed playing the video game World of Warfare. [Read more…]
Eugene Zwilling, age 65, passed away Saturday, April 6, at his residence in Clinton.
It was Eugene’s wishes to not have any services.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
Billy Gene Toney
Billy Gene Toney, age 70, a resident of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, April 9, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center.
Billy was born Nov. 1, 1942 in Knoxville. He was a lifelong resident of this area.
Mr. Toney served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. While serving, he received several medals, citations, and ribbons.
Before his retirement, he was employed as an over-the-road truck driver. He enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing. [Read more…]
