All Obituaries

Debra (Debbie) Ann Lester, 67, passed away at home on April 14, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Debbie was born on September 22, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to Michael Francis Padilla and Rose Mary Skuronski Padilla. After high school she married her beloved Edward “Eddie” Lester while In Michigan before later moving to Ohio, Texas, and later settling in Tennessee. She worked many...

Mrs. Brenda Stephens Yarborough, age 76 of Oliver Springs passed away at her home on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was a 1965 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She enjoyed all sports including basketball, softball and bowling. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, cooking and sewing. Brenda was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Oak Ridge and was an Energy Systems employee for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elwood and Christine (Wright) Stephens; Mother and Father-in-law,...

Phillip Anthony Harness, age 61  was born to the late Ruley and Faye Phillips Harness on November 5, 1962. He took his final coon hunt to the woods on April 6, 2024. He received Christ at an early age and  grew up hunting and working the land. He loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, and teaching his kids about nature. He grew up in Laurel Grove, TN where he lived most of his life. He was a simple man and a hard one to tame with a fiery spirit.  Those who had him as a friend...

Mr. William D. Davis, age 67 of Petros passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Carolyn Sue Green (Susie), age 66 of Clinton  passed away at her home on Thursday, March 28, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She worked for several years at NHC Nursing Facility of Oakridge. She loved her family and was loved by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents Garland Green and Nella Fay (Seiber) Green. Brothers Lanny F. Green and Larry P. Green of Harriman. Sister  Mazzie Darlene Underwood. Daughter Jennifer F. Patterson  Grandaughter Emily Ellis...

Juanita Farmer Gray 58 from Oliver Springs, Tennessee passed away the morning of March 26. She was welcomed into heaven by her beautiful baby boy, James Gray Junior, father Frank Farmer, her grandmothers Alice Flippo and Jetty Flippo, Peggy McGuff, her grandfathers Ralph Mcguff and Emmett Flippo.          She is mourned by her daughter Amber Smith and son Timothy Gray. She is missed dearly by her grand children Zack, Kenley, Myles, and Mya. She is survived by her...

Joseph Hayes Farr (Jojo), age 41 of Coalfield passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Parkwest Medical Center.  Jojo attended Coalfield High School where he played football. He was a very hard-working guy and loved being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Farr;  Grandparents, Wilma and Jimmy Farr, Billy and Otella Guy; Father-in-law, Joel Seiber; Special uncle, Joey Farr and Aunt, Sharon Smith. He is...

Stanley Paul (Stan) Vespie went to his heavenly home to sit at the feet of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 22, 2024. He was born on May 12, 1959. He was a graduate of Central High School, Wartburg, TN in 1977.  He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Carson Newman College in 1981, his Masters of Divinity from Bethany Divinity Seminary in 1992, his Master of Arts in Psychology from Walden University in 2007, and held a Ph. D. in Psychology from Walden...

Jerry Dallon Mitchell,Sr., age 77 passed away unexpectedly at home on March 20, 2024. Jerry was born in Clinton, Tennessee on January 25, 1947 to the late Arthur and Bessie Mitchell. He graduated from Clinton High School and enlisted into the United States Army serving from 1967-1969. He was ranked as a SP5 Army Aviation Crew Chief. He married the love of his life, Patsy Louise Mitchell, on May 5, 1967. Jerry was a God fearing man who loved to read his Bible, spend time with family, and...

Levona Belle Humphrey Hickman September 7, 1934-March 20, 2024 Levona was the 5th of ten children born to Reid and Lucille Humphrey. She grew up in the Coal Hill community and graduated from Coalfield High School in 1952. She was a substitute teacher, teacher in the Head Start Program, and then became teachers-aide at Coalfield. She and her husband traveled to Douglasville and Rome, Georgia before retiring to Oakdale Tennessee. She was a faithful member of Pine Orchard Baptist church as a...