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Paul Ernest Vandergriff

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Paul Ernest Vandergriff

Paul Ernest Vandergriff

Paul Ernest Vandergriff, age 48, of Oak Ridge, died Monday, Oct. 8, at the home of his sister Beverly Abele in Oak Ridge.

He was born Aug. 18, 1964, in Lafollette, the son of Howard Lee and Anna Lou Goins Vandergriff.

Mr. Vandergriff was an electrician and he enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, and collecting guns.

He is survived by his sister, Beverly Abele of Oak Ridge; brother, Howard “Buck” L. Vandergriff Jr. and his wife Barbara of Jacksboro; and nephew Brandon Abele and his wife Misty of Maryville.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Oct. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary. A memorial service will follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Johnny Dabney officiating.

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Sammy ‘S.H.’ Roach

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Sammy “S.H.” Roach, age 72, of Clinton, passed away suddenly Wednesday, Oct. 3, at his residence.

Sammy was a member of Charity Baptist Church in South Clinton. He loved his church family and enjoyed fishing.

Sammy was preceded in death by his parents, Nedas & Irene Roach; wife, Joyce Roach; and brothers, Albert Roach and Stanley Roach Sr.

He is survived by brothers, Bill Roach of Harriman, Lylburn Roach and wife Renee of Tampa, Fla., Gene Roach and wife Jeanie of Clinton; and sisters, Jane Duncan and husband Clarence of Jacksboro, and Jessie Stooksbury and husband Dallas of Clinton.

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Alice Phillips Ferguson

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Alice Phillips Ferguson, age 62, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Monday, Oct. 1, at her home.

Alice was born March 8, 1950, in Morgan County. She was a lifelong resident of this area.

She was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Mrs. Ferguson was preceded in death by her parents, James Phillips and Mamie Bunch Phillips; by brothers, Sam Junior Phillips and Terry Phillips; by a sister, Dollie Phillips Jackson; by a sister-in-law, Ivory Phillips; and by a brother-in-law, Carl Patria.

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Harvey Lee Ferguson

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Harvey Lee Ferguson, age 65, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Monday, Oct. 1, at his home.

Harvey was born Sept. 4, 1947, in Winston County, Ala. He had lived in Oliver Springs since 1970.

Before his retirement, he was employed as an electrician for Tennessee Valley Authority at the Bull Run Steam Plant for 35 years.

Harvey served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. While serving, he received several medals, commendations, ribbons, and citations.

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Richard Allen Gassaway

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Richard Allen Gassaway

Richard Allen Gassaway

Richard Allen Gassaway, age 50, of Oak Ridge, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Methodist Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 29, 1961, in Oak Ridge, the son of Jack and Marie Martin Gassaway, who survive him.

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George M. Maestas

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George M. Maestas

George M. Maestas

George M. Maestas, 75, of Oak Ridge, died Saturday, Sept. 22, at home surrounded by loving family members.

George was an active parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Oak Ridge.

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Thelma Evelyn Kelly Bailey

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Thelma Evelyn Kelly Bailey

Thelma Evelyn Kelly Bailey

Thelma Evelyn Kelly Bailey, age 94, of Tullahoma, met her Savior on Monday, Sept. 24.

Lately, she a member of First United Methodist Church in Tullahoma. She was a long- time member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge, where she taught Sunday School for many years.

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Dr. John H. Neiler

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John Henry Neiler

John Henry Neiler

Dr. John H. Neiler (Major General Retired), age 89, of Oak Ridge died Sunday, Sept. 16, at his home.

He was born December 21, 1922, in Mt. Oliver, Pa., the son of Clarence and Florence Kintz Neiler.

Dr. Neiler received his bachelor’s degree in physics and electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

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Sue Hammons Adkins

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Sue Hammons Adkins

Sue Hammons Adkins

Sue Hammons Adkins was born Aug. 16, 1933, in a log cabin in the Dyllis Community of Roane County.

She grew up playing on a fast pitch softball team, whose record was 300-0 when she left. She played basketball on a championship team at Oliver Springs High School with teammates, Barbara Lockette, Dorothy Hall, and Myrtle Chapman, to name only a few. They have all remained friends to this day.

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Cleve Daugherty

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Cleve Daugherty, 75, a resident of Coalfield, died Saturday, Sept. 15, at his home.

Mr. Daugherty was born Jan. 6, 1937, in New River. He had lived in Coalfield since 1953.

Cleve was employed as a coal miner and logger before his retirement. He was a member of the United Church of Compassion in Oliver Springs.

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Elizabeth Wilson Diggs

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Elizabeth Wilson Diggs

Elizabeth Wilson Diggs

Elizabeth Wilson Diggs, age 75, a resident of the Marlow Community in Anderson County, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, Sept. 2, at her home.

Mrs. Diggs was born April 27, 1937, in Anderson County. She was a lifelong resident of this area.

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Rebecca Lois Adamski

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Rebecca Lois Adamski, 91, of Oak Ridge, died Saturday, Sept. 1, at NHC Health Care Center.

She was born May 15, 1921, in Jackson County, the daughter of Lester L. and Mary Jane Thomas Duke.

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