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Marsha Lee Tilley

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Marsha Lee Tilley, age 55, of Lake City, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 13, at her home.

Marsha was an active member of Browns Flat Baptist Church in Briceville. Marsha spent most of her time with her family (especially her grandkids) and enjoyed every moment with them. If she wasn’t spending time with family, she was on the phone with them, or special friends, which she had many of.

Her family wanted everyone to know that she was a very giving person who always put others before herself, and she never went a day without a glass full of coca-cola. [Read more…]

Doris Ruth Catherine Snow Noey

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Doris Ruth Noey

Doris Ruth Noey

Doris Ruth Catherine Snow Noey, age 92, of Oak Ridge, passed away on Monday, April 15, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

The daughter of James M. and Elizabeth Doyle Snow, she was born on Jan. 22, 1921, in Au Sable Forks, N.Y. Graduating from high school in Au Sable Forks in 1939, she moved to Schenectady, N.Y., where she worked for General Electric and met John Lynn Noey in 1942.

After his service in the United States Army during World War II, the couple married in 1946. Lynn Noey completed his degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University in 1949.

In 1951, Doris and Lynn Noey moved with their growing family to Oak Ridge, where he worked for Union Carbide Corporation at the Y-12 Plant. He retired from Martin-Marietta Energy Systems in 1986.

Doris and Lynn Noey raised their four children in Oak Ridge. She enjoyed an active social life, and she was an avid sports fan, enthusiastically supporting Oak Ridge High School, the Lady Vols, and her grandchildren’s sporting events. Always athletic, she played basketball for her high school team, she was an avid golfer at the Oak Ridge Golf and Country Club, and in her later years, she enjoyed exercising with her friends at Body Recall. She supported a number of community activities, including the Oak Ridge Arts Center, and she was proud of her service for many years as a volunteer driver for FISH. [Read more…]

Ida Page Maddox

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Ida Page Maddox, age 83, of Oak Ridge, passed away Sunday, April 14, at her home.

She was born April 20, 1929, in Fayetteville, Tenn., the daughter of John Calvin Goodrich and Lida Lee Bruton Goodrich.

Mrs. Maddox retired from the city of Fayetteville, where she was the city court clerk for 20 years.

In 1995, she moved to Oak Ridge to be near her family. While in Fayetteville, she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and upon her move to Oak Ridge became a member of Kern Memorial United Methodist Church. She enjoyed the company of her canine companions and reading, and she was an avid follower and supporter of national politics. She also greatly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. [Read more…]

Daniel Burr Owsley

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Daniel Burr Owsley

Daniel Burr Owsley

Daniel Burr Owsley, best known as “Mr. Dan,” born Sept. 26, 1938, passed away suddenly on April 15.

Though he was formally employed by and retired after 34 years of service at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in occupation, Mr. Dan wore a title of “jack of all trades.”

He married the love of his life, Catherine Mary Owsley, in 1990, and with her came three boys: Neal, Nicholas, and Nolan Smith, whom he raised as his own. In addition to his three stepsons, and without biological children of his own, Mr. Dan took a large role in helping to raise and minister to a countless numbers of children throughout his life. He truly was a father to the fatherless, and he dedicated his time to children who needed additional love and support. This can be most easily confirmed by taking a snap shot of his post-retirement past times from teaching at “Mother’s Day Out” to driving the children’s “choo choo” train at the local mall. [Read more…]

Julia M. Trammell

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Julia M. Trammell, age 82, of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, at the Golden Living Center, Windwood of Clinton.

Julia was a long time member of North Clinton Baptist Church, where she loved attending and fellowshipping. She loved attending the ladies’ prayer group, as well as cooking for the church. Julia also enjoyed gardening, going to the lake, and sewing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Lyons; husband, Lewis Trammell; brother, Jerry Lyons; and granddaughter, April Hughes. [Read more…]

Edwin M. Kidd

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Edwin M. Kidd

Edwin M. Kidd

Edwin M. Kidd, 86, beloved father of Sherry Stewart, Nora Black, Jerry, Katrina, and Kevin Kidd, died Monday, April 8, at Greenfield Senior Living Center surrounded by his family.

Edwin was born in Pine Knot, Ky., on Aug. 25, 1926, and he was a member of the 1943 Pine Knot High School graduating class. He served as a signalman in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He attended Cumberland College, Eastern Kentucky University, and the University of Tennessee, graduating with a master’s degree in mathematics. He taught mathematics at McCreary County High School before moving to Oak Ridge with his wife, Nila, in 1951 to work as a computer programmer at the Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant (K-25). He retired from Union Carbide after 29 years but continued to work for various Defense and Energy Department contractors as a project manager in Oak Ridge and Chicago into his 70s. He was also a part-time faculty member at the University of Tennessee. He was of the Baptist faith. [Read more…]

SSG Christopher Michael Ward

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SSG Christopher Michael Ward

SSG Christopher Michael Ward

SSG Christopher Michael Ward, age 24, died Saturday, April 6, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Chris was the son of Joyce Marie Scott Ward and Michael Howard Ward, who both survived him. He was born April 20, 1988, in Arcadia, Fla., and attended Desoto High School until his sophomore year, when he first became involved with ROTC.

He moved to Oak Ridge with his mother and attended Oak Ridge High during his junior year and enlisted in the Army at age 17. He embraced the military life with enthusiasm. Even as a fresh recruit, he was viewed as a leader. Chris was proud to be an American and proud of his country. He often said he worked for the people of the United States, and his service overseas was for the freedom of the American people.

Chris was very athletic and enjoyed all types of sports, including baseball, football, track, and weight lifting. He also enjoyed playing the video game World of Warfare. [Read more…]

Eugene Zwilling

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Eugene Zwilling, age 65, passed away Saturday, April 6, at his residence in Clinton.

It was Eugene’s wishes to not have any services.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.

Billy Gene Toney

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Billy Gene Toney

Billy Gene Toney

Billy Gene Toney, age 70, a resident of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, April 9, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center.

Billy was born Nov. 1, 1942 in Knoxville. He was a lifelong resident of this area.

Mr. Toney served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. While serving, he received several medals, citations, and ribbons.

Before his retirement, he was employed as an over-the-road truck driver. He enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing. [Read more…]

Violet Williams

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Violet Williams, age 90, passed away Monday, April 8, at Methodist Medical Center.

She was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing, reading, and spending time with her family.

Violet is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie C. Brown and Eva (Smiddy) Brown; husband, Spencer Lee Williams; brothers, Ray Brown, and Buford Brown; and sisters, Helen McMahan, and Irene Jones. [Read more…]