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Henrietta Ramsey Hendrickson

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Henrietta Ramsey Hendrickson

Henrietta Ramsey Hendrickson

Henrietta Ramsey Hendrickson, age 90, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, Dec. 3.

She was born Dec. 18, 1921, in Morristown, the daughter of William Nelson Ramsey and Margaret Alice Robinette Ramsey.

Mrs. Hendrickson retired from Union Carbide Corporation, where she was a computer programmer and worked in the Radiation Shielding Information Center. She also worked as an intern for the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, Austria.

She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church, where she was the media center director, a member of the ’43 Club, the Canasta Club and a member of Clan Ramsey. She was also past president of the Oak Ridge AARP #625.

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Bobbie Joan Bedford-Ballard

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Bobbie Joan Bedford-Ballard

Bobbie Joan Bedford-Ballard

Bobbie Joan Bedford-Ballard, age 80, of Oak Ridge, passed away Friday, Nov. 30, at Methodist Medical Center.

She was born April 6, 1932, in Florence, Ala., the daughter of Robert A. and Myrtle Perkins Murphy.

Mrs. Bedford-Ballard retired from the Oak Ridge school system. She was among the first generation of teachers at the new Linden Elementary school. She loved teaching and gained great respect within the teaching community as well as the community at large. In addition to teaching, she spent time tutoring children and working with Anderson County Head Start. She also worked as a text book editor for the Smithsonian.

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Georgia Marnella Davis

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Georgia Marnella Davis, age 70, a resident of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.

Mrs. Davis was born Sept. 2, 1942, in Jefferson City, Tenn. She moved to Oak Ridge during her early childhood, where she continued to live until her move to Clinton in 2008.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a member of the New York Avenue Church Of Christ in Oak Ridge.

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Arnold Hayes Walls

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Arnold Hayes Walls, 98, of Coalfield, went to his heavenly home on Monday, Nov. 26.

He was Morgan County’s oldest veteran and was recognized by both former Tennessee Sen. Tommy Kilby and former U.S. Congressman Lincoln Davis. On Nov. 11, 2012, he was recognized with a plaque honoring him as the oldest World War II veteran in the county.

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Eleanor Lewis Stephens

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Eleanor Lewis Stephens

Eleanor Lewis Stephens

Eleanor Lewis Stephens, age 88, of Oak Ridge, passed away Sunday, Nov. 25.

Eleanor was born Nov. 5, 1924, in Fairmont, N.C., to the late Archie French and Quessie Powell Lewis.

She was of the Episcopalian Faith and a homemaker. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband John Francis Stephens Sr., and her son and daughter-in-law Bobby Gene and Linda Stephens.

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Robert Linden Walker

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Robert Linden Walker

Robert Linden Walker

Robert Linden Walker, age 65, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 25, at St. Mary’s Select Hospital in Knoxville, after a lengthy illness.

He was pre-deceased by his father and mother, Joyce Michael and Arietta Ramsey Walker.

He was born in Rochester, Pa., and was brought to Oak Ridge at the age of six months when his family relocated here. Bob grew up in Oak Ridge and was involved in many sport activities through his graduation from Oak Ridge High School in 1965.

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Lonnie Lones Bailey

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Lonnie Lones Bailey

Lonnie Lones Bailey

Elisabeth came to live in Oak Ridge in 1797. Some 125 years later, her great-great-great grandson, Lonnie Lones Bailey was born in the Scarboro community. Having been a fifth-generation Oak Ridger, however, didn’t define Lonnie.

Having a somewhat stoic childhood, he met and married the love of his life, Mildred Irene Gann, and together they raised three children, Constance Mae (the apple of his eye), Lonnie Willis (his name sake), and Dwight Douglas (the babe). Mildred, Connie and Willis preceded him in death. His sense of family was very strong, but this by itself didn’t define Lonnie, either.

In August 1943, on a hot humid Sunday morning on a beach in the Solomon Islands, a sniper’s target was hit. Lonnie was taken out of his foxhole and treated at an aid station. Some years later, he lost his leg as a result of the wound, but a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and various other medals couldn’t accurately describe Lonnie Bailey. He was also a 32nd degree mason.

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Janice Phillips Daugherty

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Janice Phillips Daugherty

Janice Phillips Daugherty

Janice Phillips Daugherty, age 74, a resident of Harriman, passed away Friday, Nov. 23, at the Courtyard of Oak Ridge.

Janice was born Sept. 2, 1938, in the New River Community of Anderson County.

She was a faithful Christian and a member of Beech Park Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. She was employed in the environmental services department for Sodexo at Methodist Medical Center for 20 years.

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Linda Smith Thomas

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Linda Smith Thomas, 68, of Oak Ridge, passed away at Tennova Hospice in Knoxville on Nov. 23.

She was born on May 12, 1944, in Oak Ridge to parents Dwight H. and Lavada Bacon Smith.

Linda worked for the Tennessee as an eligibility counselor, and she was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church of Oak Ridge.

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George Thomas Rice

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George Thomas Rice

George Thomas Rice

Beloved and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, George Thomas Rice, went home to be with the Lord after a year-long battle with cancer on Friday, Nov. 23.

Left to cherish wonderful and fond memories are his wife Judy (Tipton) Rice of Oak Ridge; son George Thomas (Tommy) Rice and daughter-in-law, Christie (Slagle) Rice; and beloved granddaughters Katie and Sydney Rice of Kingston.

George was a special blessing to his brothers and sisters and is survived by his brothers Napoleon (Nip) Rice and wife Betty of Woodstock, Ga.; Charles M. Rice and wife Marita of Nashville; Robert Charles (Tony) Rice and wife Karen of Elkton, Md.; Dinnie Rice of Azle, Texas; and Kelvin Rice, Oak Ridge. He is also survived by sisters Lucille Eargle of Acworth, Ga., and Mary Nell (Rice) and husband Lyle Doman of Friendswood, Texas. George leaves a host of nieces and nephews, very special friends, and his church family who mourn his passing.

George retired after 37 years of service at Y -12. Prior to employment at Y -12, he was employed at The Oak Ridger and Joe T. Faulkner Motor Company.

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Mary Elizabeth Wilson Goble

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Mary Elizabeth Wilson Goble

Mary Elizabeth Wilson Goble

Mary Elizabeth Wilson Goble, age 74, of Harriman, passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, at Park West Medical Center.

Mrs. Goble was born Aug. 13, 1938, in Oliver Springs. She moved to Ontario, Canada, in 1972 and came back to Oliver Springs in 1992.

She was a homemaker, a loving wife, and mother. Her other interests were traveling and bowling, and she loved animals.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Carson Wilson and Sylvia Garrett Wilson; by brothers, Johnny Wilson, Bud Wilson, and Keith Wilson; and by sisters, Patsy Allen, Lila Adcock and Jackie Colston.

Mary is survived by her husband, Robert John Goble of Harriman; by a daughter, Tamara Stefanits and her husband, Brian of Dorchester, Ontario; by step-sons, Ricky Goble and his wife Laurie of St. Thomas, Ontario, Mike Goble and his wife Tara of Halifax, Nova Scotia; sisters, Carlene Hall and husband Larry of Roanoke, Va., Sally Jenkins of Petros, Jimmie Jackson of Oliver Springs; grandchildren, Tasha Stefanits and fiancée, P.J. Clippertan, and Chad Stefanits; by step-grandchildren; Alexis Goble, Megan, Matthew Goble, McKinzie Goble, Kyrie Goble and Ryan Goble; and one great-grandson.

The family received friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs. A memorial service was held in the funeral home chapel at 6 p.m. with Dr. Billy Edmonds officiating.

Because of her great love of animals, the family requests memorial contributions be made to an animal shelter of your choice.

A guest register book is available at www.sharpfh.com.

James H. Gibson Jr.

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James H. Gibson Jr.

James H. Gibson Jr.

James H. Gibson Jr., age 78, of Oak Ridge, died Monday, Nov. 19, at his home.

He was born Oct. 17, 1934, the son of James H. and Georgie Dearman Gibson.

Mr. Gibson was a 1953 graduate of Oak Ridge High School, where he played varsity baseball.

He served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from Y-12.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Little Gibson, and great-granddaughter, Abby Gibson.

He is survived by his sons, James Kenny Gibson of Atlanta, Ga., Greg Gibson of Knoxville, and James H. Gibson III of Oliver Springs; daughter, Stacie Bourff and son-in-law Glen Bourff of Oliver Springs; brother, Sid Gibson and wife Peggy of Oak Ridge; and several grandchildren. He is also survived by his former wife, Peggy Justice Gibson of Oliver Springs.

A graveside service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with Rev. Mark Walton officiating.

Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.