All Obituaries

  THEMLA CHRISTINE (CHRIS) REID Thelma Christine (Chris) Reid, age 91, passed away Nov. 26, 2022 at Canterfield Senior Living of Oak Ridge. Chris was preceded in death by her parents, John and Virginia Sanderson of Huntsville, Ala., her husband and love of her life, O. Edward Reid, Jr. of Huntsville, and her sister Louise Sanderson Jessick, also of Huntsville. Chris is survived by her children, Patricia Nice Gengozian and husband, David, of Oak Ridge, and John Edward Reid and wife,...

Our beloved Veteran Larry Hampton, born 09/01/1947, our mountain man, left this earth for his flight with the angels on 11/23/2022. He would leave this earth in his wife’s arms and surrounded by family who loved him as he took his last breath at home.   Larry was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin (Fonzy) and Ruby Hampton; Brothers Carl and George Hampton; Sisters Ann and Cheril Dean Hampton and brother in law James Kennedy.    Larry was survived by...

Patsy “Pat” Phillips Weaver, age 74 of Clinton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 21, 2022.  Patsy was a member of Carroll Hollow Baptist Church and was saved many years ago.     Patsy was born 9 weeks early and weighed 1 pound 7 ounces.  She was born at home and the Doctor said she would probably only live a few days.  She was fed with a medicine dropper for many months and was truly a miracle. With God’s help, Patsy survived...

Richard Olaf Sabine passed from this life to paradise on Monday, November 21, 2022, at his home in Oak Ridge, TN.  He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 21, 1955. He was 67 years old when he crossed the bar. He was raised in Mobile, AL; graduating from Murphy High, Class of 1973. He served as a Navy Airedale, working on aircraft which led to his love of flying in later life. He worked a stint as a tugboat captain and had a lifelong love of being on the water, sailing and anything...

Yalonda Moore, age 57 won her race on November 19, 2022 at her home and is now in heaven with Jesus.  Yalonda passed away surrounded by loved ones.  Yalonda left behind many who loved her and will mourn her passing but are also rejoicing because Yalonda is no longer suffering.  Yalonda touched the lives of all she came in contact with.  Yalonda enjoyed eating out, going to the lake, and feeding John the donkey.  Yalonda had a carefree spirit about her and when she...

Tonya Michelle Felts, age 42, of Oak Ridge passed away on November 18, 2022. Tonya worked for Common Grounds Service in Oliver Springs, TN. She is preceded in death by husband; Jeremy Felts, father; Neal Justice, grandparents; Beryl and Lois Justice and James and Ann Pickell. She is survived by children; Alyssa, Kaitlyn, Jayden, Elijah, Carter, and Josie. Mother; Linda Gardner; step-father Charles Gardner; and brother, Justin Gardner. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 PM on...

Robin Norene Bailey Smith age 61 of Clinton, formerly of Dione and Corbin, KY,  went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2022.  Robin loved being a mother, old movies, especially Hallmark movies, and her Kentucky Wildcats.  Recently Robin loved spending her time with her students, teaching Special Education in Knox and Anderson County School Systems before retiring in October of this year. In 2019, after being nominated by a student teacher under her, she was honored...

Belinda Michaela Ethridge Wells, 54, of Oak Ridge, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2022, surrounded by family at Parkwest Medical Center. She is survived by sons, Jordan Ethridge and Jacob Wells; grandchildren, Bentley Ethridge, Keely Ethridge, Lillian Ethridge; mother, Janie Harman; stepfather and close friend, Bill Harman;  father Richard Ethridge; sisters, Tonya Warwick and Shana Cable; brother in law, Tim Warwick and many other loving family and friends. Born January 11, 1968,...

Shirley Anne Morris, 88, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2022 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Born in Petoskey, MI she was the daughter of the late George and Elsie (Snyder) Kapp. She married Kenneth Morris, Jr. on October 23, 1952 who preceded her in death in 2009. Shirley grew up in Parr Memorial Baptist Church. She was a member of Westridge Baptist Church, now the Oak Park Baptist Church in Fort Wayne and The Chapel. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church in Seadrift, TX,...

In loving memory of Drew Cassidy Payne and her unborn son who passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022.  Born at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge on May 7, 1996. Like a shooting star, flying across the room, so fast, so far, gone too soon.  Forever in our hearts, our Drew Baby.  Drew is preceded in death by her father, Jonathan “Dusty” Payne; Grandfather, James “Midnight” Golden; Great Grandmother, Asilee McGhee; Great Grandparents, Phil and...