All Obituaries

Ms. Joan Blackmore of Oliver Springs passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2021 at The Grove Health and Rehab Center in Loudon. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mrs. Lucy L. McCall, age 82 of Coalfield passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was an active member of Middle Creek Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday School and worked in Vacation Bible School. She was a bookkeeper for SAMCO, Inc. and McCall Enterprises. During the time her children were in school, she was known for her fundraising efforts and was very involved in their school activities. She was also well known for her fudge...

Cindy Carson, age 66 of Rockwood passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Diversicare Nursing Facility in Oak Ridge. Cremation has been chosen with no services to be held at this time.

Suzanne Gates passed away peacefully on February 21, 2021. She was born Suzanne Leonard in Urbana Illinois to parents Dwight and Louise (Liestman) Leonard and brother George. She was  married to Philip Gates for 67years. After a lifetime of Illinois living, they recently relocated to Fairfield Glade Tennessee to be near their children.     Suzanne was a member of the first United Methodist Church in Champaign. She was a president of the United Methodist Women and was...

Mr. Leland “Lee” Taylor, age 72 of Coalfield (formerly of Jackson, MI) passed away after a long illness at  Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville. Lee served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a wonderful man who was loved my many and he especially loved his family including his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He and his wife, Pat operated Taylor’s Diner in Coalfield for a short time where he enjoyed...

Robert Lee “Bob” Patterson, age 55 of Coalfield, passed away, Saturday, February 20, 2021 at home.  He was born to Fred and Charlene Lively Patterson in High Point, NC.   He is preceded in death by his father, Fred Patterson and brothers, Frank and Michael.   Bob is survived by his mother, Charlene Patterson, son, Zachary Hoskins and wife, Toni, sister, Robin Byrge, nephew, Brad Byrge, several other nieces and nephews and special uncle, Tommy...

BUNCH, MARGARET HUGHETT - of Coalfield, born on September 10, 1929, passed away at her home on February 19, 2021. Known as “Miss Margaret” to her former students and co-workers, she taught first grade at Coalfield School for 39 years,  having a positive impact on the lives of more than 1,000 students.  She taught  Sunday School at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for many years where she was a long-time member. She made a difference In this world! She was preceded...

On Thursday February 18th, 2021, Michael W. Moore, loving son and father passed away at the age of 61.  Mike was born September 1st, 1959 in Wartburg, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by father, Ray Nance. He is survived by mother, Margaret Nance, son Bryan Braden and wife Jessica, sister Kathy Daniels, brothers Steve Moore and Allen Nance. Mike had 4 nieces, 6 nephews and 11 great nieces and nephews, with one more on the way.  Mike loved the mountains he grew up in. You could...

Mark Musolf, age 76 of Rockwood passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2020.  Mark was a sportswriter and public relations spokesperson for powerplants in South Carolina and Oak Ridge, Tennessee.  He owned and operated the Public Relations Store in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He loved golf, fishing and the lake life.  He had a special group of friends who gathered together every year for their “Spring Fling”.  Mark was well loved and respected by his family and...

  New Service Information   Phillip Lee Whitson, Sr. age 72 of Windrock passed away, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home.  He worked in floor covering for many years.  He attended Big Mountain Baptist Church.  Phillip loved fishing, hot rods, cooking and watching Westerns.  He loved his grandchildren, “Sweet Pea” and “Nuckle Head”.     He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Gladys Carney Whitson; brothers,...