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Joseph Randall Dunbar

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Joseph Randall Dunbar, most beloved son of Kenneth J. and Kathy (Sweitzer) Dunbar, went with peace and grace in the arms of Jesus on Jan. 2.

Joseph is survived by his most loving sister and best friend, Sarah (Michael) Harper of Richmond, Va. Mike was always more like a brother to Joseph. He is also survived by his devoted niece, Ashley Harper of Richmond, Va., whom he cherished dearly; five aunts he loved dearly and one in particular in Oak Ridge who loved to spend her spare time with Joseph; four uncles; and first, second, and third cousins too numerous to mention.

Our family is one of the closest there could ever hope to be.

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Evelyn White Jenkins

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Evelyn White Jenkins

Evelyn White Jenkins

Evelyn White Jenkins, age 94, of Lebanon, passed away Monday, Dec. 31, at NHC Health Care Center in Oak Ridge.

She was born June 10, 1918, in Wilson County, daughter of Joel Harris White and Myrtle Dillard White.

Mrs. Jenkins and her late husband, Conie F. Jenkins Sr., were longtime residents of Oak Ridge. They had been active members of Robertsville Baptist Church, and Mrs. Jenkins taught Sunday School classes for many years. After moving to Lebanon, she moved her church membership to Calvary Baptist Church. [Read more…]

Lois Harner

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Lois Harner, 80, took her journey with the angels on Dec. 27, at her home in Andersonville, surrounded by her family.

She fought her battle with cancer with gracefulness and dignity, in which she lived her entire life. A private service is planned for immediate family only.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio. She was in the finance business before she moved to Tennessee, and she co-owned and operated Sequoyah Marina in Andersonville for almost two decades. [Read more…]

Marscella ‘Marcy’ Lynne Adams

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Marscella "Marcy" Lynne Adams

Marscella “Marcy” Lynne Adams

Marscella “Marcy” Lynne Adams, age 56, of Oak Ridge, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27.

Marcy was born Nov. 26, 1956, in Munich, Germany, to Jimmy and Beulah Adams.

She was a contract specialist for the Edison School of Knoxville.

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John Micheal Reagan

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John Michael Reagan, 60, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, in Oak Ridge, after a short illness.

He was born in Bethlehem, Pa., on May 27, 1952, the son of John Leo Reagan, deceased, and Justine Fox Reagan.

John graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1970. He played the alto saxophone in the high school band. He also played in several dance bands in the area. [Read more…]

Michael Powers

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Michael Powers, age 54, of Maynardville, formerly of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25.

He was preceded in death by his father, J.C. Powers, and brother, Darrell Powers.

Michael is survived by his mother, Betty Powers; son, Chris McClung of Andersonville; daughters, Samantha Powers of Halls, Regina Powers of Knoxville, and Brittany Powers of Halls; and brothers, Randy and Archie Powers of Clinton. [Read more…]

Farrah Adin Hicks

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Farrah Adin Hicks, newborn daughter of William Wesley Scott and Courtney Leigh Farrar Hicks of Oak Ridge, was born and departed on December 26.

Survivors also include great-grandparents, Wayne and Margaret Farrar, of Oak Ridge and Harvey Gregory Jr., of Corbin, Ky.; grandparents, Bill and Kaye Farrar, of Oak Ridge, and Patty Hicks, of Newcomb; aunts and uncles, Brian and Kristin Farrar, of Oak Ridge; Kayvon and Brandy Meehan, of Farragut; and cousins, Shelby, Brayden, Grace, Praise, Bella, and Asa. [Read more…]

Shirley Rutherford Summers

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Shirley Summers

Shirley Summers

Shirley Rutherford Summers, born March 3, 1946, went to be with Jesus for Christmas on Monday, Dec. 24.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Ethel Rutherford, and siblings, Don and Frank Rutherford and Jean Bolton.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Charles Summers; children, Nathanael Summers and his wife Melissa, and Tabitha Cannon and her husband John; grandchildren, Christopher, Breanna, Jeremiah, Tessa, and Emily (Joel); great-grandchildren, Elijah and Grace; siblings, Betty Burke, Libby Russo, Jerry Rutherford, Mary Wallace, and Doris Wooten; and several nieces and nephews.

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Faye Jean Hembree

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Faye Jean Hembree

Faye Jean Hembree

Faye Jean Hembree, age 79, a resident of Coalfield, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, Dec. 24, at the home of her niece, Dawn Riley.

Ms. Hembree was born Nov. 19, 1933, in Coalfield. She lived in the Wheat Community of Roane County for nine years.

Faye was a faithful Christian lady who put God first in her life. She was a member of Big Mountain Baptist Church, Coalfield Senior Citizens, and the Coalfield Genealogy Society. [Read more…]

Ralph Byron Farrar

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Ralph Byron Farrar

Ralph Byron Farrar

Ralph Byron Farrar, 88 of Oak Ridge, passed away Dec. 24.

He retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems in 1990 after 37 years as an analytical chemist at the K-25 Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Oak Ridge and the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Paducah, Ky.

Ralph was a graduate of Memphis State University with a master’s degree from Vanderbilt University. When on assignment to Paducah, he met Roberta Tucker at the Clements Street Church of Christ. They were married there on Dec. 28, 1956.

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Betty Jo French Bray

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Betty Jo French Bray

Betty Jo French Bray

Betty Jo French Bray, 70, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, at home while surrounded by her family.

Betty was born June 2, 1942, in Knoxville. She was a lifelong resident of Oliver Springs.

Before her sickness, she was employed in the Catalog Department at JCPenney  in Oak Ridge, and she worked with her family, as a clerk, at French’s Market in Oliver Springs.

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James Paul Sharp

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James Paul Sharp

James Paul Sharp

James Paul Sharp, age 66, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 23, at his residence.

James loved his family, and his grandchildren were his life. He enjoyed the simple things that God created, and whittling with wood. James grew up in the Gooseneck area and was proud to say he was from there.

He left a testimony of finding the Lord at a young age, and he was ready to meet the Lord.

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