All Obituaries

Mr. Samuel Richard Brock passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his home in Oliver Springs, Tennessee following a lengthy illness. He was born August 16, 1934 in Roane County, Tennessee. Richard, a veteran of the U.S. Army, served during the Korean War. In 1957, he married Mary Louise Bates. Richard and Louise first lived in Oliver Springs and then lived in Hammond, Indiana. After Richard retired from his job as a Boilermaker, they returned to Tennessee and lived in Coalfield.  Richard...

Ms. Carolyn M. Childs, age 70 passed away at Concordia Transitional Care of Maryville on Sunday, June 9, 2019 after a long battle with Huntington’s Disease. She grew up in Oliver Springs and was a member of Middle Creek Baptist Church in Coalfield. She had a great love for her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Bertha (Noe) Sampsel.   She is survived by her children, Tammy Isbel and husband Mike and their son, Garrett of...

Ardell Craze, age 89 of Henagar, Alabama died Wednesday, May 29 at his residence surrounded by family.  Funeral services are Saturday at 4 pm CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Steve Lea officiating.  Family will receive friends from 1 pm until service time.  An additional visitation will be held on Sunday, June 2 at Beech Park Baptist Church in Oliver Springs, TN from 1:30 to 3:00 pm ET.  A Graveside Service officiated by Pastor Robbie Leach will...

Dolphus (Dolph) Henry, age 81 of Coalfield, TN (formerly of Scott County, TN) passed away on Saturday May 25, 2019.  He was born on September 11, 1937 to Hurstle and Georgia Young Henry.  He graduated from Robbins High School in 1955.  He joined the United States Navy in September 1955 and served on the USS Hickox and the Cadmus.  He was married to Brenda Pemberton for 57 years.  Dolphus spent 40 years serving in the Business and Industry for Arvin, BF Goodrich and...

Margaret “Joan” Keathley, age 64 of Petros took her last breath on Monday, May 13, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was so much more than a mommy and a grandma to her family. She was a special lady that everyone loved and enjoyed spending time with.  She was loving and kind to all she met and she never met a stranger. On May 13, 1955, the late Lloyd Haskel and Mary Evelyn Bell of Crossville, announced the birth of triplett baby girls, Joan, Janet and...

Christy Lynn Strader Caldwell, age 40 passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her dad, James L Strader Jr. and brother, Dale Strader. Christy is survived by her grandmother, Dorothy King, mom, Joyce (Wray)Atchley, children, Keeton and Ily Wray, brother, Jimmy (Tandy) Strader and husband, Robert Caldwell Jr.  A Celebration of Storytelling Services will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles. 210 E. Beaver Creek Drive, Powell, TN 37918, May 24th, 2019...

Janie Reynolds, age 77 passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at NHC of Oak Ridge.  She lived in the Coalfield Community for many years.    Janie worked at the Snow White Restaurant in Oak Ridge for 16 years. She was a longtime resident at NHC of Oak Ridge where she loved playing Bingo.  She is preceded in death by her son, Mike (Little Bear) Truitt, parents, Oliver and Bettie Lucas, brothers, Paul Lucas, Charlie Lucas and Joe Moss and one sister, Carolyn...

Roy Rickett, age 62 of Oliver Springs passed away, May 5, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center after a brief illness.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Tommie and Abbie Freels Rickett, 1 brother, Ricky Rickett and one sister, Delores Huskey.   Roy is survived by 4 brothers, Ronnie Rickett and wife Ellen, Steve Rickett, J.W. Rickett and companion Debbie and Tommie Rickett Jr. and 1 sister, Angelina McCarter, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.   The family will...

Michele Lee (Cooke) Vandevender, Age 49, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Concordia in Loudon. She was born November 7, 1969 in Harlingen, Texas to Michael and Sharon (Sandmeyer) Cooke. Michele was a housewife and mother. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, photography, and was an avid video gamer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Sharon Cooke.   She is survived by her husband Michael Edward Vandevender of 29 years and life partner William "Jerry"...

Cheryl Elaine Whitaker, age 74 of Harriman passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, Friday, April 26, 2019.   Cheryl was born in Neon, Kentucky.  She retired from Willow Run Community School in Ypsilanti, Michigan “Ypsitucky”.  Cheryl was a devoted wife, loving mother and loving grandmother who loved knitting and gardening.  She was a strong animal activist and an active member of the ASPCA. She is preceded in death by her son, David B. McHone...