All Obituaries

Joyce Inez Spangler, age 61 of Oak Ridge passed away at her home on Monday, July 12, 2021. She graduated from South Doyle High School and was a devout Christian and enjoyed reading her Bible. She also loved yard sales and going to flea markets. She was proud of her children and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them.   She is preceded in death by her parents, William and June Floyd and one nephew, Kris Floyd;   She is survived by her daughters, Loren Taeuber...

SHEILA EASTRIDGE MELHORN -  76, of Coalfield, Tennessee passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in Harriman, TN and was a member of Middle Creek Baptist Church of Oliver Springs. She was a graduate of Coalfield High and The University of Tennessee with a degree in Education with Highest Honors. Ms. Sheila first began her teaching career at Central Wartburg and then at Coalfield School where she influenced many young lives. She was preceded in death by her...

Stephen "Steve" Lynn Moore was a caring father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. He left this world suddenly on July 16, 2021 at the age of 60 in his hometown of Oak Ridge, TN. He was an Army veteran who had a passion for riding motorcycles and playing poker. He enjoyed spending time with those closest to him and had a sense of humor that could light up a room. Steve is survived by his son Bradley Moore with his wife Sarah and their children Justin, Joshua, Aiden, and...

Rita Gail Duncan, age 69 of Harriman passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She worked as a phlebotomist for over 40 years, most recently at Bearden Healthcare. She enjoyed fishing and being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Father, Earl Thompson; Husband, Danny Duncan; Brother, Robert Thompson.   Rita was survived by her mother, Gladys Thompson; Children, Tonya (Robert) Goddard, Rocky (Charity)...

Hannah Lowe McGhee (4/28/1932 – June 24, 2021) Hannah passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 24, 2021.   She was Grandmother to Amanda, Allan and Maggi, Great Grandmother to  Charlie-Beth, Hayden, Brooke, Kaitlyn, Mirrandia, Savannah and Maddi, Great-Great Grandmother to  Miss Thorn. Mother-In-Law of Joyce and Sherrie, Great-Grand Mother-In-Law of Jamie, James and Chuck. Born April 28th 1932 during the Great...

Gregory Wayne Musselwhite, age 35 of Coalfield passed away at his home on Friday, June 25, 2021. Gregory had been serving our country in the U.S. Navy for the past 17 years. He was a very adventurous guy and enjoyed Tennessee football. He especially loved his fur babies and grilling out and cooking. He was preceded in death by his Great-grandfather, Ruben Jones, Sr.; Great-grandparents, Powell D. and Cassie Musselwhite; Uncle, Timmy Musselwhite.   He is survived by wife, Andrea...

Dortha Jane Byrd “Miss Dot”,  July 18, 1925- June 25, 2021 She was 95 years old and was born in Waterville, Kansas. She came to Coalfield in 1945 when she married Perry Byrd. She was in the WWII Nurses Corps and worked as an LPN after the war. She was known as the “Mayor of Coalfield” by her friends and community. Miss Dot was famous for operating the smallest library in the United States and was invited by Johnny Carson to be on his late-night tv show...

Connie Jean Ray McCarter, Born on March 22, 1957 at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on June 25, 2021 at 1:52 am. She was a retired CNA who loved to read and do art.  She loved to laugh, loved her family and friends and was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and life.   She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Elijah McCarter, mother, Katherine McCarter; Brother, Gary McCarter; Former husband, Robert Joe West;  Niece, JoAnn...

Mr. Leonard Ballard of Kingston passed away on June 24, 2021 at his home. Mr. Ballard's family chose cremation with no services to be held at this time.

George L. Wood, age 62 of Lake City passed away peacefully on December 18, 2019. He was born on July 7, 1957 to the late Duel Wood 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 father, Duel Wood and mother, Jewel Henderson; Grandparents, Rev....