Lela Jane Murray Ward, age 93, of Clinton, passed away on Monday, July 30, at the Tennova Hospice Center in Halls.
She was a member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church. Lela was active in WMU and a leader for Girl’s Auxiliary at Blowing Springs Baptist Church. She was also a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary.
Rose Ellen Manners
Rose Ellen Manners, age 48, a resident of Wartburg, passed away Monday, July 30, at her home.
Mrs. Manners was born Aug. 23, 1963 in Wayne County, Michigan. She has lived in Tennessee since 1991.
John Franklin Bruce
John Franklin Bruce, age 92, Knoxville, passed away July 29 at Brakebill Nursing Home.
He was born Jan. 1, 1920, in LaFollette, one of eleven children born to Laura Bell Welch and James Willis Bruce Sr.
W. Lynn Sutton
W. Lynn Sutton, of Oak Ridge, died peacefully, Monday, July 30, surrounded by family and close friends.
He was born July 19, 1947, in Greeneville.
Zella Goodman Blalock
Zella Goodman Blalock, age 81, a resident of the Marlow Community in Anderson County, passed away Monday, July 30, at Methodist Medical Center.
Mrs. Blalock was born, July 8, 1931, in Anderson County, where she has lived most of her life.
Jerry Steele
Jerry Steele, age 73, of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, July 28, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
He was born December 18, 1938 in Houston, Miss., the son of Will and Mattie Lee Buchanan Steele.
William Walton Ivey
William Walton Ivey, age 88, of Oak Ridge, passed away Thursday, July 26, at Parkwest Medical Center.
He was born Jan. 18, 1924, in Sevier County, the son of John W. and Lurla Derrick Ivey.
Samuel Maston Braden
Samuel Matson Braden, age 86, a resident of Oliver Springs, slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God on Friday, July 27, at his home.
Mr. Braden was born, April 13, 1926, on the Braden family farm, in Oliver Springs to the late R.H. Braden and Eliza M. Lockett Braden. He was a lifelong resident of Anderson County.
Angelyn Chastain better known as “Angie,” age 55, of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, at Methodist Medical Center.
Angie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved helping others and being surrounded by family and friends. Angie also enjoyed reading, crocheting, and growing flowers and plants.
Joan Eadie Quist
Joan Eadie Quist, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, at her home in Oak Ridge, attended by her husband, son, daughter, and long-time caregiver, after a lengthy struggle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Joan was born on July 2, 1943, in Boston, Mass.
