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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Sharon Paulette Anderson Fox
Sharon Paulette Anderson Fox, age 58, of Clinton, formerly of Oak Ridge, passed away Friday, August 8, 2014 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.
Sharon was born March 2, 1956, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to the late Donald and Elsie Pauline Adcox Anderson. Sharon was of the Baptist faith and had lived in Oak Ridge for the past 28 years. She had been employed as a baker with Fresh Market.
Sharon was welcomed to heaven by her parents Don and Pauline Anderson; brothers, Richard Lee, and Dwayne R.; nephew Todd; and father-in-law Bud Fox. [Read more…]
Waunett Davis Fowler passed away August 8, 2014, at Emeritus of Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Tom Bill Fowler, and her son, Michael Fowler.
Waunett graduated from Texas A&M sith a BS in Education, after which she taught English in Lenior City, Robertsville Junior High, and Oak Ridge High School. She was very active in animal rights and continuing education. Waunett was a devoted wife and mother, who will be missed by many friends.
Waunett chose cremation and wished for her ashes to be scattered with her husband.
Sallie B. Cornell, age 99, of Oak Ridge, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014, at Greenfield of Oak Ridge.
Sallie was born October 16, 1914, in Coffee County, Alabama, to the late Robert Luther and Sallie Fleming Buxton. She moved to Oak Ridge in 1949 and was employed for 30 years at Y-12 as a secretary assistant before her retirement. She was a member of First United Methodist Church Oak Ridge and loved working in the church and all of her church family. Sallie and her late husband were members of Dean Hill Country Club, and she enjoyed reading, playing bridge, cooking, and sewing.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Harold E. Cornell; great-grandson, Andrew William Branner; and several brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. [Read more…]
Richard Hoover Busey
Richard Hoover Busey, a resident of Greenfield Senior Living of Oak Ridge, died Sunday, August 3, at Methodist Medical Center of complications related to his diabetes.
He was born April 6, 1919, in Cairo, Illinois, and is survived by his wife Mary, to whom he was married for 71 years. The Buseys made their home on South Tampa Lane in the Elm Grove neighborhood of Oak Ridge for over 55 years.
Busey grew up in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1941. He acquired a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry in 1949 from the University of California at Berkeley, where he studied under Nobel Prize winner William F. Giauque. [Read more…]
