Antonio Japitana Vaughn
Antonio Japitana Vaughn, 57, of Powell, left this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 20, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Tony, as he was known to many, was born June 5, 1955, in Silay City, Philippines, to the late William Patton and Mercedes Japitana Vaughn.
Johnny “Red” Lamar Hunt
Johnny “Red” Lamar Hunt, age 68, of Oak Ridge, passed away Tuesday, June 19, at his home after a brief illness.
He was born July 27, 1943, in Cleveland, Tenn., the son of James Lamar Hunt and Wynette Barnes Hunt. He and his family moved to Oak Ridge in 1944, where he spent most of his childhood. He moved back to the area in 1980.
Steven Garry McPeters
Steven Garry McPeters, age 29, a precious son, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 19, following an extended illness.
Steven was born, October 22, 1982, in Knoxville. He was a lifelong resident of Oliver Springs.
Oak Ridge Associated Universities has awarded five $1,200 William G. Pollard Scholarships for undergraduate studies during the 2012-2013 academic year.
The scholarship recipients are Julie Davis, Krista Marie Ellis, Carolyn Huppmann, Eric Meissner, and Austin Scircle, an ORAU press release said.
The Roane County Tea Party will host a debate with candidates for Roane County property assessor at 7 p.m. Thursday. The meeting will be held in the banquet hall of the Kingston Community Center.
Scotty Mayfield, congressional candidate in Tennessee’s 3rd District, will be speaking as well.
Hallie Marie Loflen
Hallie Marie Loflen, age 87, formerly of Oak Ridge, passed away Wednesday, June 6.
She was born March 1, 1925 in Ararat, Va., the daughter of John Henry and Ada Chilton King.
The Anderson County Democratic Party officially opens its campaign headquarters from 5:30-7 p.m Thursday. The party will celebrate the opening with hot dogs, chips, and iced beverages, and the public is invited, a press release said.
Seating is limited, so bringing a chair is recommended, the release said.
The city of Oak Ridge started renovating the public restrooms near the Municipal Building Courtroom on Monday to make them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This work requires the relocation of plumbing fixtures, removal of existing floor tiles, installation of new tile, and paint, a city press release said.
Knoxville Zoo is hosting an evening of feasting and festivities on Saturday, June 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
“Zoo To Do” is an after-hours event featuring food from different area restaurants and entertainment.
Sandra Faye Walls Marcum
Sandra Faye Walls Marcom, age 74, a resident of Coalfield, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.
Sandra was born February 23, 1938, in Coalfield. She was a lifelong resident of this area.
Abbie “Jane” Sherman
Abbie “Jane” Sherman, age 90, of Oak Ridge passed away Sunday June 17, 2012, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She was a native of Salina, Kansas, and the only daughter of William F. “Frank” and Olive Madden, both deceased.
