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Obituary: Barbara Martin

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Barbara Martin, age 66, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Windwood Healthcare in Clinton.

Barbara was born October 20, 1947, on Windrock Mountain to the union of James L. and Ruth Stealey Martin, who also preceded her in death. Additionally, she was preceded by two brothers and three sisters.

When Barbara was able, she attended Mineral Springs Baptist Church. She also enjoyed taking walks around town, shopping, going out to eat, and spending time with her family and friends. She worked most recently for about three years at the former Town Talk Market in Oliver Springs where the Marathon Station now is. [Read more…]

Obituary: Billy Thomas ‘Bill’ Overton

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Billy Thomas “Bill” Overton, age 62, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014, at his home.

Mr. Overton was born January 13, 1952, in Harriman, Tennessee.

He lived in New River during his early childhood and attended Rosedale School. He graduated from Lake City High School in 1970. Following his high school graduation he moved to Winchester, Indiana, for 13 years, then onto Wabash, Indiana, for three years, then to West Liberty, Ohio, until his move to LaGrange, Indiana in 1998. He moved back to Tennessee in 2000.

During his early years, he attended the Fork Mountain Baptist Church on New River. He enjoyed golfing, playing basketball, sports, reading, and traveling. [Read more…]

Obituary: Frances Mildred ‘Millie’ Marlino

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Frances "Millie" Marlino

Frances “Millie” Marlino

Frances Mildred “Millie” Marlino, 87, died peacefully on August 12 with her family by her side at Parkwest Memorial Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Born in Trenton, Kentucky on December 11, 1926, to Roy and Fannie Murrey, she moved to Oak Ridge in 1947. There, she met her husband of 63 years and raised their five children. As their children grew, she went back to school and completed an associate’s degree at Roane State Community College, then worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory until her retirement.

Millie loved to travel, and passed that love to her children. Always ready for an adventure, she took every opportunity to explore new places, and especially treasured her trips to Paris, Italy, and the seashore. She loved the American Southwest, and lived for a few years in New Mexico and Texas, where she enjoyed learning about Native American culture and exploring the parks and monuments. Millie also took great pleasure in cooking and entertaining, reading and learning, celebrations of all types, and getting together with her large family. In her later years, she found tranquility in the quiet enjoyment of her garden. [Read more…]

Obituary: Elizabeth Louise ‘Betty’ Burgess

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Elizabeth Louise Burgess

Elizabeth Louise Burgess

Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Burgess, age 88, of Oak Ridge, passed away Friday, August 15, at Emeritus of Oak Ridge.

She was born in Alton, Iowa, on May 31, 1926, the daughter of Victor and Clara Schneider, the oldest of five children.

After graduation from high school, Betty moved to Washington, D.C., to work for the FBI. While working there, she met George William “Bill” Burgess, and they were married in Washington, D.C., in November of 1948.

She had seven children, six grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. [Read more…]

Obituary: Henrietta Moser

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Henrietta Moser, age 72, of Briceville, passed away Sunday, August 17, at Methodist Medical Center.

Henrietta loved gardening flowers, and spending her time with family.

Henrietta was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Opal (Daugherty) Hayes; brother, John F. Hayes; sister, Annette Braswell; and son, Russell Moser.  [Read more…]

Obituary: Sharon Kaye Shephard

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Sharon Kaye Shephard

Sharon Kaye Shephard

Sharon Kaye Soles Hawkins Shephard, age 44, suddenly departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 12, 2014.

Sharon was born on October 23, 1969, in Fort Lenard Wood, Missouri, to the union of Charles and Barbara Soles. On her family’s return from Monterey, California, Sharon attended Norwood Elementary, Norwood Junior High, and Clinton High School.

Sharon married Clarence E. Hawkins Jr. of Oak Ridge. This union was blessed with four children: Tarence E. Hawkins and Aurora C. Hawkins of Bel Camp, Maryland; Telisa C. Hawkins Maxwell (Glen) of Brunswick, Georgia; and Xavier S. Hawkins of Oliver Springs.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis J. Shephard; great-grandmother, Mary Royston; grandmother, Aurora Knaff; grandfather, Calvin Knaff; aunts, Dezora Wells, Edna Knaff, Jane Ann Johnson, and Betty Knaff; and uncles, Maurice Soles, Onard Knaff, and James Knaff. [Read more…]

Obituary: James E. Vath

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James E. Vath

James E. Vath

James E. Vath, age 82, of Oak Ridge, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Briarcliff Health Care of Oak Ridge.

James was born March 19, 1932, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Clifford and Anna Vath.

He received a chemical engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati. In 1970, James and his family moved to Oak Ridge to A.E.C.U.P. (as a representative from Fernald, Ohio)—a combined operation effort. He was employed with Y-12 until his retirement in 2002, and after his retirement, he worked as a consultant for Hazelwood.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church and loved attending the Fellowship Sunday School Class. James also belonged to the Boy Scouts of America, achieving his Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver, and Wood Badger awards. Cub pack leader master in Cincinnati and Oak Ridge at Glenwood School and Scout Master of Troop 328, and other interests included The Institute of Nuclear Materials Management, The Oak Ridge Power Squadron, having served as a commander, a past master of the Concord Yacht Club, and he volunteered for 20 years with the Oak Ridge High School Masquers Club, making costumes with his wife. [Read more…]

Obituary: Hilda S. Bean

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Hilda S. Bean, 87, died August 15, 2014, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

She is survived by her husband, Earmel W. Bean; her sons Gary D. Bean (Lynette) of Montrose, Colorado, and Stephen G. Bean of Lexington, Kentucky. She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Hilda was an energetic, inspirational person, and touched everyone that she met, and she will be greatly missed by all.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 19, from 12-2 p.m., with services to follow at 2 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary at 158 South Jefferson Circle in Oak Ridge. [Read more…]

Obituary: William ‘Lynn’ Ketron

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William "Lynn" Ketron

William “Lynn” Ketron

William “Lynn” Ketron, 79, of Oak Ridge, passed away on August 13, 2014.

He was born to parents Alvie Ketron and Vell Lumsford Ketron in Kingsport, Tennessee, on February 11, 1935.

He was of Baptist faith, enjoyed going to flea markets, watching children play, picnics in the park, and watching soap operas, Andy Griffith, and The Price is Right.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John and Samuel Ketron; and sisters, Emma Kate and Lena Ketron. [Read more…]

Obituary: V. Louise ‘Nannie’ Rhodey

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V. Louise "Nanny" Rhodey

V. Louise “Nanny” Rhodey

V. Louise Rhodey, “Nanny,” age 91, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, August 10, at Golden Living Center-Windwood in Clinton.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Louise enjoyed working with the needy in the community. She was a member of Poplar Creek Baptist in Clinton.

Louise was preceded in death by her father and mother; husband, William C. Rhodey; son, Billy Rhodey; brother, L.L. “Tom” White; and three sisters. [Read more…]

Obituary: Ralph E. Hensley

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Ralph E. Hensley

Ralph E. Hensley

Ralph E. Hensley, age 80, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away, Monday, August 11, at his home, while surrounded by his family.

Mr. Hensley was born, September 6, 1933, in Anderson County. He was a lifelong resident of this area.

Ralph served his country in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. After his service to our country, he worked as a heavy equipment operator for 38 years. He was a member of Batley Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening.

Mr. Hensley is preceded in death by his parents, Mack Hensley and Donna Powell Hensley, and by his first wife, Annie Francis Hensley.  [Read more…]

Obituary: Stephen ‘Steve’ Anthony Irving

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Stephen Anthony "Steve" Irving

Stephen Anthony “Steve” Irving

Stephen “Steve” Anthony Irving, of Oak Ridge, died in his home on August 7, 2014, from a long battle of cancer.

Steve was born August 4, 1951, in Oak Ridge. He was the only son of the late Joyce Bell Seyfried and George S. Irving. He is survived by his son Adam, daughter Kelly, and his granddaughter Ansley.

Steve graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1969 then attended college at The University of Tennessee. There, he graduated with honors earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974. He went on to attend The University of Tennessee Law School. While attending law school, he taught English and creative writing at Oak Ridge High School, which he considered one of the great joys in his life. He also served as editor of the UT Law Forum. In 1977, he graduated UT with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence.

He began his life as an attorney as an associate with Ottis Meredith and was soon hired as assistant district attorney for the 28th District of Tennessee.

In 1980, he went into private practice in Oak Ridge as a partner in Lawson and Irving, attorneys at law. Later, he was senior partner in Irving and Sams, attorney at law. He also served as municipal city judge for Lake City Tennessee from 1983-1985. [Read more…]