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Obituary: Barry Lee Goldberg

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Barry Lee Goldberg

Barry Lee Goldberg

Barry Lee Goldberg, 51, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by his family that loved him so much on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, at Tennova Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, after suffering a massive heart attack.

Barry was born on Sept. 4, 1962, in the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge to Larry and Sue Daniels Goldberg.

Barry was a plumber, and his recent employment was with Engert of Knoxville. He graduated from Genesis Recovery of Lake City in August 2007. Because of his dedication to the program, he was asked to stay on as the resident supervisor, under the guidance of his mentor, Dan Shultz. Then Barry became a mentor to many of those men at Genesis, his stability and encouragement kept a lot of them from going back into their old way of thinking. Even when he started working full-time, he would still be up late at night with anyone who needed help. He wanted to give back and help other struggling men with their addiction. During this time, he was privileged to lead several to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. He was a graduate of Oliver Springs High School. [Read more…]

Obituary: James T. ‘Pete’ Blackmon Jr.

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James T. “Pete” Blackmon Jr., of Oak Ridge, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013.

Mr. Blackmon retired from Union Carbide Nuclear Corp., where he was an engineer. After retirement, he taught at the University of Tennessee, a job he loved and was very proud of.

He was preceded in death by son, Joseph “Joe” Peter Blackmon. [Read more…]

Obituary: William ‘Billy’ Theodore Howe

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Billy Howe

Billy Howe

William T. Howe, of Oak Ridge, passed away at the age of 52 on Oct. 31, 2013, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

He was the son of Erma and James Howe of Oak Ridge and Knoxville, who preceded him in death.

Bill was an avid flyer and a member of EAA and AOPA. He also enjoyed extreme sports and traveling to different countries. He spoke several languages, and had friends in those countries.

Bill also was a retired computer programmer, woodworker, electrician, and astronomer, along with many other interests to numerous to mention. He was always helping out a friend, or starting a new project that he wanted. He could do anything he set his mind to. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, and enjoyed helping the cadets learn different skills. [Read more…]

Obituary: David George Neusel

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David George Neusel

David George Neusel

David George Neusel, 60, passed away peacefully at 1:30 p.m. (CDT) on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, in St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville of heart and kidney failure due to a virus that settled in, and weakened, his heart about two years ago. He was admitted to Tennova Turkey Creek hospital on Friday, Oct. 11, and airlifted to St. Thomas West on Monday, Oct. 21.

David was born in Detroit, Mich., on Feb. 3, 1953. He moved to Oak Ridge in 1970 with his parents, Edward B. (“Big Ed”) and Mary (“Ginger”); older brother, Edward H. (“Eddie”); and younger brother, Paul C., to open Big Ed’s Pizza located at 101 Broadway Ave.

David had many interests throughout his school years, including Boy Scouts, football, wrestling, skydiving, camping, snow skiing, photography, karate, and swimming. He also became a gunsmith and horse farrier. According to his maternal aunt, Bobbie Bostick, of Lawrence, Kansas, David excelled in every activity he participated in, but swimming competitively was his primary focus. He was in the Rocket City Aquatic Club in Huntsville, Ala., prior to moving to Oak Ridge and joined the Atomic City Aquatic Club, and his best event was the breast stroke. He won a breast stroke race during the Southeastern Regional swim meet. This event was retired, so his winning time will always stand.

He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1971 and attended Middle Tennessee State University. However, rather than be drafted, he left MTSU and enlisted in the Navy in 1974. During the next six years, he served as a machinist mate on the U.S.S. LaSalle, Guam, and South Carolina. However, because he was so military minded, he returned to the Naval Reserve in 1990 and served for another three years as a SeaBee engineer. [Read more…]

Obituary: Darlas Mae Daugherty

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Darlas Mae Daugherty

Darlas Mae Daugherty

Darlas Mae Daugherty, age 65, a resident of Oliver Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at her home.

Darlas was born Jan. 23, 1948, in the Upper Camp of Windrock Mountain. She was a lifelong resident of this area.

She was a member of the Union Valley Baptist Church, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Before her retirement, she was employed as a cook at the Norwood School. [Read more…]

Obituary: Sandra Jenkins

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Sandra Jenkins

Sandra Jenkins

Sandra Jenkins, age 67, of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Sandra loved children, and took care of them through most of her life. She was a member of Clinton Church of Christ.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gladys Freeman; husband, James Jenkins; daughter, Kim Noe; and brother, Johnny Freeman. [Read more…]

Obituary: Rebecca Lea Hicks

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Rebecca Lea Hicks, age 60, a resident of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at her home, while surrounded by her family.

Rebecca was born Jan. 15, 1953, in Harriman. She was a lifelong resident of this area.

She was a loving mother and grandmother, a faithful Christian, and a member of the Elverton Primitive Baptist Church. She loved attending worship service and taking care of her grandchildren.

Before her disability she was employed as a D.C.T. Packer at Kimble Chase in Rockwood. [Read more…]

Obituary: Jimmie Ray Fleming

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Jimmie Ray Fleming

Jimmie Ray Fleming

Jimmie Ray Fleming, age 79, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.

Mr. Fleming was born Feb. 11, 1934, in Clintwood, Va. He has lived in Oliver Springs since 1996.

Before his retirement, he was employed as a HVAC technician for several years in the Washington, D.C., area.

Mr. Fleming is a veteran of the United States Air Force and he served his country during the Korean War. [Read more…]

Obituary: James G. Kelly

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James G. Kelly

James G. Kelly

James G. Kelly went to be with the Lord at his home in Oliver Springs on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013.

He was born to Dan C. and Anna B. Kelly on Sept. 14, 1923. He proudly served his country as a Marine in World War II. He was wounded on the island of Iwo Jima following 19 days in battle.

He was employed at Union Carbide for 10 years, and he was a Roane Country bus driver for 37 years. He operated his own business, Kelly’s store in Oliver Springs, for 25 years. He was a 50-year member of Omega Masonic Lodge #536 F & AM, a Scottish Rite member, a deacon of First Baptist Church, and a member of the Oliver Springs Historical Society. [Read more…]

Obituary: Wendell Leroy Ellis

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Wendell Leroy Ellis

Wendell Leroy Ellis

Wendell Leroy Ellis, 90, of Lenoir City, passed peacefully on Oct. 31.

He was born Nov. 24, 1922, in Alva, Ky., to R.W. and Nora Ellis. He was the oldest son of eight children. The family moved to Lenoir City in 1941. He served in the Navy during 1942-43. He was a retired millwright from the Oak Ridge Y-12 plant.

Leroy was married to the love of his life Mary Jo Newman Ellis. They enjoyed 66 years together. Mary Jo preceded him in death by only five days.

He is survived by his children, Yvonne Hart of Oak Ridge, Darlene Smith of Morristown, and Tonya Brashears and Wendell Ellis of Lenoir City; his brother Claude Ellis of Huntsville, Ala.; and sisters Wanda Ross and Ernestine Blanton of Lenoir City, and Irmagene Wakefield of Marietta, Ga. [Read more…]