All Obituaries

George L. Wood, age 60 of Lake City passed away peacefully on December 18, 2019. He was born on July 7, 1959 to the late Duel and Jewel Henderson. He served our country in the U.S. Army from 1975-77.  He had moved to the Murfreesboro area and due to health reasons lost touch with family and friends. George loved all outdoor activities including fishing and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents, Duel and Jewel Henderson; Grandparents, Rev. Henry and Bernice Duncan; Lemeul...

James Hugh “Jim” Rather, age 84, of Oliver Springs passed away at his home on June 18 after an extended illness. Jim was born in Wheat and lived in Oliver Springs since high school. He was retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory where he served as a  security guard captain. Jim was a committed Christian and formerly served as a Deacon of Kelleytown Baptist Church. In addition to his family and church, Jim’s passions were hunting, fishing, and gardening. Jim was...

Mr. John Alvin Hall, age 93 of Oliver Springs passed away at his home on Thursday, June 10, 2021.  He served our country in the U.S. Navy and was retired from the K-25 Plant in Oak Ridge. He attended First Baptist Church of Oliver Springs. After retirement, he continued working, operating his own satellite business and then a laundry mat in Oliver Springs. He also did carpentry work for about five years.  In his early years, he enjoyed bowling and playing softball. John was...

Barbara Childs, age 75 of Lancing passed away Friday, June 4, 2021.  She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in the Stephens Community.  Barbara loved to spend time making quilts and crocheting afagans.    She is preceded in death by her Father, Joseph France Seiber; Mother, Willie Mae Seiber;  Brother, Cecil Seiber; Husband, Clyde Childs; Daughter, Sandra Reynolds;    She is survived by her son, Mical (Scottie) Bowling and wife...

William Allen Cruze Lowe, precious baby boy of William and Courtney passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Although he was only two weeks old, he touched  so many lives. His sisters, Willow and Priscilla made sure everyday that he knew how very much he was loved. His Daddy had big plans for him to be a part of “Lowe’s Bobcat, Landscaping, Tree and Stump” with him one day. And he will make sure that Cruze’s  memory will always be a...

Elizabeth Diane Gray, age 71 of Oliver Springs passed away at her home on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was a long-time member of Beech Park Baptist Church and was very active in mission work and was committed to helping others.  She loved the Lord and was one of the founders of the “Angel Tree Program”. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hicks and Pauline Walls; Sisters, Patricia Tedder and Peggy Braden; Brother, Douglas Walls.   She is survived by her husband,...

  Janice “Nicole” Phillips, age 35 of Oak Ridge passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her home. She was lovingly known as “Peanut” by her family and close friends.   Her family said she had the biggest heart ever and was a very caring and outgoing person. She was a Free Spirit in every sense of the word.  But, most of all she dearly loved her family. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Johnny and Maureen Phillips; Uncle, Buford...

   Mr. Samuel McCall, age 81 of Coalfield passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. He was an active member of Middle Creek Baptist Church. Samuel was a US Air Force Veteran and an amateur boxer in his youth.  He spent many years in the coal industry working beside his brother, Carlyle.  Together they owned several businesses. Samuel spent many hours at the Coalfield Senior Citizen Center and loved to attend Coalfield football games. He loved to fish and ride atv's with...

Barbara Ruth Woltman, age 80, passed away on May 22, 2021, at Cumberland Medical Center. Her last couple of days were spent with her three children, who were able to all be together for the first time since 2019.    Barbara was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church where she played the piano and the organ for many years. Barbara worked as a telephone operator early in her life, in the school cafeteria where her kids went to school and was a stay at home mom. Her greatest passions...

David Anthony Stephens, age 74, passed away at home March 28, 2021 where he was able to spend his last days with family and friends.  David was born November 9, 1946 to Marjorie M and John E. Stephens.  He grew up in Lenoir City where he stayed until college and the call from the Army came.  After carrying out his duty to serve his country, he and some of his friends traveled around Europe for 6 months, following a Matador in a VW bus named “The American Woman”...