Vickie Arlene Cox, age 52, of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, March 13, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.
Vickie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Kay Carter. [Read more…]
Thane Harrison Sadowski
Thane Harrison Sadowski, infant son of Nathan and Emily Gott Sadowski, was born Sunday, March 10, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and passed away Monday, March 11, at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville.
Thane is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Daniel Sadowski.
In addition to his parents, Thane is survived by his half-sister Sierra Sadowski, grandparents Gloria Sadowski and Nancy and Edgar Gott, and several aunts, uncles, and loving family friends. [Read more…]
Michael Eric Braden
Michael Eric Braden
Michael Eric Braden, 50, of Oak Ridge, earned his wings Wednesday, March 13, after a courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
Mr. Braden was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Patricia Hill and Robert Braden. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an aviation ordinance man, where he served 10 years active duty and three years in the Reserves and National Guard. He was very proud of his military service.
Mr. Braden was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, teaching fourth grade Sunday School until his illness progressed. He was an avid sportsman, loved University of Tennessee sports, Pittsburgh Steelers football, and Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, but his favorite pastime was caring for their horse Lucky with his daughter. [Read more…]
Frank Weaver
Frank Weaver, age 76, of Clinton, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 13.
Frank was a member of Midway Baptist church. He enjoyed gardening and working with his hands and was proud that he built his own home.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Weaver; and his wife, Charlotte Weaver. [Read more…]
Margaret P. Williams
Margaret P. Williams, age 90, passed away Tuesday, March 12, at her son’s residence in Surfside Beach, S.C.
Margaret was of the Baptist faith. She loved animals, flowers, and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Clara (Barlow) Perry; husband, Dowell Williams; brother, James Perry; sisters, Helen Bryant, Nellie Powell, Marie Snow, Edna Bradshaw, and Anna Mae Perry, one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. [Read more…]
Maude McKenzie Gardner
Maude McKenzie Gardner
Maude McKenzie Gardner, 91, of Maryville, died Tuesday, March 12.
She was born to the late Jerome and Bertie McKenzie, on Sept. 28, 1921, in Decatur. Maude married Walter Gardner in 1945, and they lived together in Oak Ridge for 50 years, before relocating to Maryville.
Maude’s working career began at an early age as a school teacher to all grades of a one-room school near the Ten Mile community. She then became assistant to the Decatur postmaster. After moving to Oak Ridge, she was a guardette and calutron operator at the Y-12 facility, then worked at various local retail positions, where she got to know and love many of the locals.
She was an expert seamstress and homemaker. She was also a dedicated Red Cross volunteer, donating her time to help with the needs of our wartime soldiers. Maude was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. [Read more…]
Kenneth C. Liu
Kenneth Chi-Shen Liu
Kenneth C. Liu, 82, of Oak Ridge, passed away Monday, March 11.
He was born Oct. 8, 1930, in Taipei, Taiwan, and graduated with a degree in civil engineering from the National Taiwan University.
He immigrated to the United States in 1958 to attend the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he received a master’s degree in civil engineering. After working at Combustion Engineering for five years, he continued his studies at Yale University, where he received his Ph.D. in Applied Sciences. [Read more…]
Mark Jenson Mincey
Mark Jenson Mincey, age 55, of Clinton, passed away March 11 at his residence in Clinton.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alice Mincey; brother, Lee Mincey; and sister, Loretta Mincey.
Catherine Janell Cline Weaver
Catherine Janell Weaver
Catherine Janell Cline Weaver, 39, of Clinton and formerly of Oak Ridge, passed away Friday, March 8.
She was born July 3, 1973, in Newark, Ohio.
She is survived by her father, Charles Wesley Cline of Knoxville; mother, Sharyn Anderson of Clinton; daughters, Allyson Cline and Emily Weaver of Clinton and Denna Pratt of Knoxville; sister, Jennifer Christi Cline of Oak Ridge; niece, Jabray Cline, and nephew, Lamarcus Cline, both of Oak Ridge; and numerous extended family and very dear friends, Elizabeth Workapick of Oak Ridge, and Denna Woods of Kingston. [Read more…]
Kevin Eugene Samples
Kevin Eugene Samples
Kevin Eugene Samples, age 38, of Powell, passed away Saturday, March 9, at home surrounded by his family.
Kevin was a 1992 graduate of Powell High School. He enjoyed listening to music and was an avid reader when he wasn’t with his family or friends.
Kevin was of the Baptist faith. He was a big-hearted person who would do anything for anybody and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. [Read more…]
Nancy Baird Showalter Carrol
Nancy Baird Showalter Carrol
Nancy Baird Showalter Carrol, 89, of Oak Ridge, passed away Friday, March 8, at National Health Care of Oak Ridge.
Nancy was born Jan. 30, 1925 in LaFollette, Tenn., to the late Andrew and Alice McCullah Baird.
She was a member of Heritage Fellowship Church of God. Nancy was a homemaker and very loving, nurturing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a competitive speed walker and was the Tennessee Senior State Champion in 1986, and also a member of a hiking club from 1984 to 2004. She loved sewing, gardening, and her animals. [Read more…]
Mary L. ‘Granny’ Smith
Mary L. “Granny” Smith, age 83, a resident of Lenoir City and formerly of Powell, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 9, at the NHC, Ft. Sanders in Knoxville.
Mary was born Sept. 15, 1929, in Sumner County, Tenn. She has lived in Knoxville since 1941.
Mrs. Smith was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a faithful Christian and a member of the New Providence Baptist Church. Her hobbies included taking care of family, sewing, cooking, and spoiling her son-in-law, Tom, with fried apple pies. [Read more…]
