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Obituary: William Bowen Luzader Sr.

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William Bowen Luzader Sr.

William Bowen Luzader Sr.

William Bowen Luzader Sr., age 90, of Oak Ridge, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, at Select Specialty at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.

He was born Nov. 27, 1923 in Berlin, W.V., the son of Noah Lee and Madge Bowen Luzader.

He proudly served with the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Seabee with the 133rd Construction Battalion in the Pacific Theater.

Mr. Luzader retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems, where he worked as a chemist at the K-25 plant.

As a longtime member of Kern Memorial United Methodist Church, his life was guided by an unbending faith in God and Jesus Christ as his Savior. He was also a member of the Oak Ridge Lions Club, where he had served twice as past president of the Volunteer Blind Industries in Morristown. [Read more…]

Obituary: Dale Jones Boatman

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Dale Jones Boatman

Dale Jones Boatman

Dale Jones Boatman, age 73, of Corryton, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at her home.

She was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Black Mountain, N.C., the daughter of Arthur and Iona Johnson Sneed.

Mrs. Boatman retired from Oak Ridge Associated Universities, where she was an accounting assistant. After retirement, she worked as a cashier at the Midway IGA in Corryton.

She was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church of Knoxville. Mrs. Boatman was an avid animal lover and enjoyed traveling and cooking. [Read more…]

Obituary: William Eston Shockley

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William Eston Shockley

William Eston Shockley

William Eston Shockley, age 85, of Oak Ridge, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at his home.

He was born Dec. 30, 1927 in Sparta, Tenn., the son of Eston and Blossom Gist Shockley.

Mr. Shockley retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he worked for 43 years as a senior engineering technologist at the X-10 plant.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church. In years past, he was a commodore of the Oak Ridge Boat Club, member of the Elks Clubs, and a coach with the Oak Ridge Boys Club. He was a member of the American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and one of the named inventors on four separate patents. [Read more…]

Obituary: Sybil Copeland O’Kain

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Sybil Copeland O'Kain

Sybil Copeland O’Kain

Sybil Copeland O’Kain, age 76, of Powell, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013.

Sybil, fondly known as Mimmy, was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. Her loving husband of 58 years, Jim, was always by her side during her many health struggles.

Mimmy’s life was devoted to being a Godly role model and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. [Read more…]

Obituary: Thomas Edward Diggs

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Thomas Edward Diggs, age 81, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at his home.

Mr. Diggs was born Jan. 7, 1932, in Oliver Springs. He was a lifelong resident of this area.

Following his high school graduation, Mr. Diggs entered into the U.S. Army and served his country in the Korean War. While serving, he received several medals, citations, badges, and commendations, including the Korean Service Medal with Two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. After his military discharge, he entered into the U.S. Army Reserve and continued serving his country until he received a U. S. military retirement.

He received both civil and mechanical engineering degrees from the University of Tennessee. He began employment at Martin-Marietta and retired in 1991 as a civil engineer, following 30 years of service. [Read more…]

Obituary: Wilma Jean Williams

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Wilma Jean Williams age 55 of Andersonville, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013.

Wilma was a member of Community Missionary Baptist Church. She loved listening to gospel music, playing games, fishing, old cars, flower gardening, and being with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Wilma was preceded in death by her father, J.C. Williams. [Read more…]

Obituary: Michael Rhodes

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Michael Rhodes, age 62, of Louisville, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at his residence.

Mike was very giving and kind-hearted. He adored his boys and grandkids. Mike enjoyed playing cards, traveling, and football.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Helen Rhodes; stepmom, Judy Rhodes; daughter, Tammy Braden; and sister, Vickie Hunckler. [Read more…]

Obituary: Lloyd William Jones

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Lloyd Jones

Lloyd Jones

Lloyd William Jones, age 67, from Clinton, passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.

Lloyd was born May 13, 1946, in Jefferson, N.C., to parents Kermit Clifton and Okla Fay Jones.

He is survived by his children, Cindy Woodring, Christopher Beatty, and Ashley Jones Salem; a sister, Carol Johnson; grandchildren, Phillip Woodring, Leigh Ann Isaacs, Alexander Beatty, Elijah Beatty, Andrew Beatty, and Lydia Hope Beatty; great-grandchildren, Ariah Isaacs and Braxton Woodring; a nephew, Barry Johnson; a niece, Sherry Barker; and a close friend, Pat Crisp. [Read more…]

Obituary: Dennis James Farr

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Dennis James Farr

Dennis James Farr

Dennis James Farr, age 63, a resident of the Batley Community in Anderson County, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at his home.

Mr. Farr was born March 1, 1950, in Morgantown, W.V. At an early age, his family moved to Mentor, Ohio.

Following his high school graduation, he entered into the United States Air Force and served his country during the Vietnam War. Following his military discharge, he began college at the Deep Springs College in California, receiving the first of several degrees. He later attended college in Texas, before completing his education in Ohio, where he received a master’s degree in both math and science.

Dennis retired from Cisco Systems Inc. in Knoxville as a software engineer. He enjoyed solving mathematical problems, and he was known for a patent he received for an Alpha Numeric Keyboard that he constructed. Other hobbies include long-distance bike riding and taking things apart and sometimes getting them back together. [Read more…]

Obituary: Dennis Gene ‘Denny’ Carroll

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Dennis Gene “Denny” Carroll, age 65, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at his home.

Mr. Carroll was born in the New River community in Anderson County, on Nov. 27, 1947. He grew up and lived in Rosedale before moving to Oliver Springs, where he has continued to live.

Dennis was a retired residential builder and painter. His greatest pleasure came from working and going to church. He was a faithful Christian and a member of the Big Mountain Baptist Church. [Read more…]

Obituary: Minnie Louise Thompson

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Minnie Louise Thompson

Minnie Louise Thompson

Minnie Louise Thompson, age 83, of Oak Ridge, celebrated her home-going at her home on Nov. 25, 2013.

She was born to the union of the late Linzie and Frances Lott of Duck Hill, Miss., on June 7, 1930.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her sons, Lindsay (Shirley) Nix of Chicago, Ill., J. C. “Jerry” (Dorothy) Nix of Pikeville, Tenn., David Nix and Henry Nix of Knoxville; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; specials friends, Mrs. Janice Thomas, Elvin and Pearl Staples, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Henderson, and Mrs. Mary Threat; and a host of other friends.

She was an active member of Oak Valley Baptist Church for more than 50 years. Mrs. Thompson was an LPN with the Children’s Clinic for many years and retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. [Read more…]

Obituary: Rosa Estella Melton

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Rosa Estella Melton

Rosa Estella Melton

Rosa Estella Melton, age 102, of Andersonville, passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Golden Living Center—Windwood in Clinton.

Mrs. Melton was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. She had been a member of the home demonstration club and enjoyed sewing, cooking, canning, gardening, being with family, going to church, and singing.

Mrs. Melton was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Oakley Melton; daughters, Emogene Nelson and Betty Snapp; and 10 brothers and sisters. [Read more…]