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Obituary: Sharon Paulette Anderson Fox

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Sharon Paulette Anderson Fox

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…]

Obituary: Waunett Davis Fowler

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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.

Obituary: Sallie B. Cornell

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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…]

Obituary: Richard Hoover Busey

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Richard Hoover Busey

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…]

Obituary: Thomas Howard Gunter

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Thomas Howard Gunter, age 48, a resident of Oak Ridge, passed away Tuesday, August 5, at his home.

Thomas was born November 15, 1965, in Conyers, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances W. Kelley Gunter Smith.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Kristen Gunter of Oak Ridge; by a son, Christopher England of Atlanta; by a daughter, Trisha Nikole Gunter of Oak Ridge; by a grandson, Jaylen Daniel England; and by his father, Frederick Gunter of Atlanta. [Read more…]

Obituary: China Breanna Goins

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China Breanna Goins, age 23, a resident of Harriman, passed away Monday, August 4, at Methodist Medical Center, in Oak Ridge.

China was born August 9, 1990, in Harriman. She was a lifelong resident of this area and she graduated from Oliver Springs High School in 2008.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, caring for children, her pets, and shopping.

China was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Arthur Lewis Blalock and Zella Goodman Blalock, and by her paternal grandfather, Richard McKinley Goins. [Read more…]

Obituary: Lonnie B. ‘Rusty’ Ward

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Lonnie B. "Rusty" Ward

Lonnie B. “Rusty” Ward

Lonnie B. “Rusty” Ward, age 69, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.

Mr. Ward was born July 23, 1945 on Windrock Mountain to the late Howard and Clara Roberson Ward.

Lonnie served his country in the United States Air Force with 21 years of service. Lonnie received his degree from the University of the Air Force.

He was also preceded in death by his first wife Cynthia Hodges Ward, and by sisters Sandra Jean Ward and Sylvia Jo Wallace. [Read more…]

Obituary: Gregory Benvenuto

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Gregory Benvenuto

Gregory Benvenuto

Gregory Benvenuto, born December 6, 1958 in Monroe, Michigan, died Monday, July 28, at 6:30 a.m. in Oak Ridge.

Greg was an avid model car builder, artist, and music lover. He enjoyed building model cars, attending classic car shows and performances by his favorite musical groups.

Greg is survived by his sons, Nathan Daniel (30), Jacob Michael (28), Joshua Carl (23), Matthew James (21), and Jordan Anthony (12); siblings, David Benvenuto, and Joan Hicks; niece, Jenna Scott; and grandchildren, Hunter Hansen (7) and Elliott Benvenuto (3).

Services will be held Friday, August 8, at noon at St. Mary’s Church in Oak Ridge, with a luncheon to follow from 12:30-4 p.m. Those interested in attending, please RSVP by Tuesday, August 5, by calling Jake Benvenuto at (734) 693-4298. Also, ask Jake about discounted hotel rates.

Jackson Funeral Services in Oliver Springs is honored to serve the Benvenuto Family. We invite you to share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.jacksonfuneralservices.com.

Obituary: Janice Gwen Bell

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Janice Gwen Bell

Janice Gwen Bell

Gwen Bell, 73, wonderful mother and loving friend, has gone home to our Father in Heaven. She passed peacefully on July 29, 2014.

Gwen was born on January 15, 1941, in Oak Ridge, where she lived her life. She graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1959 and attended East Tennessee State University.

She is survived by her two children, Kina G. Lambert of Alcoa, and Steven C. Bell of Seymour; sister Sadie Dyer of Macon, Georgia; and many nieces and grandchildren, who all loved her dearly.

Gwen’s family received friends at Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home at 1017 Oak Ridge Turnpike from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 3. A private gravside service followed.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions for Gwen be donated to her favorite charity, The Wounded Warrior Project.

Obituary: James E. Stansberry

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James E. Stansberry

James E. Stansberry

James E. Stansberry, age 70, a resident of Clinton, passed away, Thursday, July 24, 2014, at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville.

Mr. Stansberry was born November 24, 1943, in Lake City.

Following his high school graduation in Lake City, he moved to Washington, D.C., and began employment with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He continued his employment with the F.B.I. until his move back to East Tennessee to continue his education. While attending East Tennessee State, he was employed at the Tri-City Regional Airport for Southern Airways.

Following college, he began employment with Roadway Express and worked for 32 years, retiring in 2000. He then began employment as a realtor with Heath Schuler Realty and later Southern Homes Realty. [Read more…]