All Obituaries

Frances Campbell Hackworth, age 76 of Oliver Springs went home to meet her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was born on October 15, 1942 and was the last baby to be born in the Wheat Community before it became known as Oak Ridge.  Frances was a Christian and was a member of New Fairview Baptist Church. Her greatest enjoyment in life was raising her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As stated by her grandson, Brandon,...

Mary Ruth Hamby, age 78 of the Coalhill Community passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.  She was retired from Kaisor- Roth Hosiery. Mary was a Christian and loved her Lord and Savior.  She also loved going to the beach with her family, but her pride and joy were here 2 grandsons, 4 great grandsons and 1 great granddaughter.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Hamby; Her Parents; Son, Ricky Hamby; Two...

Steven Douglas Scruggs, age 34 of Oak Ridge passed away, Wednesday, February 6, 2019.  He loved to fish and was an avid sports fan.  Steven especially loved to hang out with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Marie Anthony, Ellen Thomas and Bill Scruggs; uncles, Bill Anthony and Ricky Anthony; aunts, Connie Schaefer, Betty Scruggs and Mary Anthony.   Steven is survived by his parents, Doug and Patricia Scruggs; Children, Steven...

Shirley Jalene Parker, 85, entered her forever heavenly home on Monday, February 4, 2019 no doubt hearing, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”  She slipped peacefully into Heaven while holding the hand of her beloved Sister and surrounded by loved ones.  Shirley was born March 21, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Charles K. and Edna Marie Bitner.  She worked in the nursing field at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare where she retired in 1998, subsequently, she returned to...

Gary Sawyer, age 66 of Coalfield passed away January 31, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.  He was the owner of Gary’s Remodeling of  Morgan County during the 1990’s and he also did deer processing. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved hunting.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Jones Brainerd.   Gary is survived by his son, Billy Sawyer and wife Alyssa of Coalfield; Step-daughter, Twanna Rich and husband Jeff of Pilot...

Nannie Margaret Ollis Campbell, born September 12, 1930, went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2019, with her family by her side, at Harriman Care and Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bud) Campbell; her son Steve Campbell; Her Parents, Jeffie and Reba Ollis; Brothers, Weldie, Lenis, Otha, Charles; Sisters, Georgia Mae Campbell and Mildred Duncan, all of Oliver Springs, TN.   She is survived by her Son, Bruce Campbell and Wife Becky of Harriman;...

Ross Delano Morris, age 78 of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, January 24th at home. He was a member of Ball Camp Baptist Church. He was an avid UT and Nascar fan. He retired from Fultons after working 35 years. He is preceded in death by parents, Jerry and Ruth Morris and sister, Enza Morris. He is survived by his sisters, Geraldine Jennings (Ernie), Brenda Snow (Jerry), Gayle Gideon (Steve); daughters, Angie Queener (Eddie), Kristi Cooper (Shane); grandchildren Leland, Landon, Spencer,...

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Richard McKinley Davis Jr. passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Coalfield, Tennessee.  He was raised and lived in Oliver Springs his entire life.  He graduated from Oliver Springs High at the age of 16, received a B.S. degree from the University of Tennessee and his master’s from University of Arizona.  He started teaching at the age of 18 at Oliver Springs and was also principal there for 36 years.  He was...

Mr. Hoover chose to be cremated.  He  was a Veteran of the United States Navy and his remains will be buried at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL.