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12/11/2025

James Lowell Watts, Rockwood

Mr. James Lowell Watts, age 86 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. He was born on August 19th, 1939, in Rockwood, to James T. Watts and Lenice S. Watts. James was married to Vickie Watts for 60 years before she passed in 2020. James had one child, James L. Watts Jr, and 2 grandchildren: Ashleigh Sexton (Jordan) and Abbie Lou Watts....

Mr. James Lowell Watts, age 86 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. He was born on August 19th, 1939, in Rockwood, to James T. Watts and Lenice S. Watts. James was married to…

12/11/2025

Shirley K. (Stevens) Greene, Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge, TN: Shirley K. (Stevens) Greene passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, with her son and daughter-in-law beside her. Shirley was born in 1936 in Roan Mountain, TN, and moved to Oak Ridge with her family as a child in 1944. She attended Highland View Elementary School, Robertsville Junior High School, and Oak Ridge High School. She worked at Grove Center Pharmacy prior to a 40-year career at Oak Ridge Hospital (now Methodist Medical Center) in the Pharmacy and Day Surgery departments....

Oak Ridge, TN: Shirley K. (Stevens) Greene passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, with her son and daughter-in-law beside her. Shirley was born in 1936 in Roan Mountain, TN, and moved to Oak R…

12/11/2025

Dennis Matthew Lawson, 24, Philadelphia, TN

Dennis Matthew Lawson, age 24, of Philadelphia, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Dennis brought joy and laughter to those around him. He loved watching Blue’s Clues and Tom and Jerry “Cat and Mouse”, spending time with his “friend in the mirror,” playing his guitar, singing his music, and sharing his love with his family....

Dennis Matthew Lawson, age 24, of Philadelphia, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Dennis brought joy and laughter to those around him. He loved watching Blue’s…

12/11/2025

Alvin Jones, Oliver Springs

Alvin Jones, age 81, of Oliver Springs, TN, passed away peacefully at home while holding the hand of his loving wife. A true outdoorsman at heart, Alvin found joy in motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and spending time in nature. He was a talented Master Carpenter whose craftsmanship left a lasting mark on many homes and buildings in the community—including his proud contribution to the renovation and construction of Sharp Funeral Home....

Alvin Jones, age 81, of Oliver Springs, TN, passed away peacefully at home while holding the hand of his loving wife. A true outdoorsman at heart, Alvin found joy in motorcycles, hunting, fishing, …

12/11/2025

Elder Jimmy Keith Barber, Harriman

Elder Jimmy Keith Barber, age 81, of Harriman, TN, passed away on December 9th, 2025. He was an attentive Pastor to multiple congregations throughout the years, avid scholar of the Bible and Theology, and published author. He retired from Whirlpool Corporation in 2017 and was a beloved coworker and friend to many there. It was a common sight to see him outside of his home in Mossy Grove wearing overalls, cutting firewood, and chewing on a toothpick....

Elder Jimmy Keith Barber, age 81, of Harriman, TN, passed away on December 9th, 2025. He was an attentive Pastor to multiple congregations throughout the years, avid scholar of the Bible and Theolo…

12/11/2025

Billy J. Hurst, 97, Deer Lodge

Mr. Billy J. Hurst, age 97, of Deer Lodge, TN, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025. Born on September 11, 1928, he lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion to family, service to country, and pride in his work. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marjorie; his parents, Dave and Lucy Scott Hurst; brothers Marvin, Ben Jay, Jack, Shalar, Herman, Addison, and Ernie; and sisters Dorene, Irene, Thelma, Ova, and infant Clara....

Mr. Billy J. Hurst, age 97, of Deer Lodge, TN, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025. Born on September 11, 1928, he lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion to family, servic…

12/11/2025

Fulton Wayne Freels, 25, Sunbright

Fulton Wayne Freels, age 25, of Sunbright, passed away peacefully at his home on December 8, 2025. Fulton was welcomed into heaven by his beloved fiancée, Nevaeh Ballard, and his grandparents, Omer and Bonnie Freels, who preceded him in death. He leaves behind his father, Tony Freels; his mother, Teresa Wray, and husband Shane; his sister, Breanna Kilgore, and husband John; his brother, Kurtis Silcox; his cherished niece, Lilian Williams, and nephew, Roger Kilgore; and his grandfather, Roger Silcox....

Fulton Wayne Freels, age 25, of Sunbright, passed away peacefully at his home on December 8, 2025. Fulton was welcomed into heaven by his beloved fiancée, Nevaeh Ballard, and his grandparents, Omer…

12/11/2025

Joan “Joann” Jackson Clark, Kingston

Joan “Joann” Jackson Clark, age 87, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge with family by her side. She was born April 23, 1938, in Roane County and worked as a caregiver before retiring. She attended Victory Baptist Church in Kingston. Preceded in death by her husband, Grady Herman Clark; daughter, Tamarra Hicks; parents, Charlie and Mayme Jackson; son-in-law, Steve Hicks; daughter-in-law, Tammy Jo Clark; sisters, Charlene Ratledge, Brenda Yates, and Sandy Webb, brother, Tommy Marney; grandson, Michael Clark Jr., and grandson-in-law, George Belicek Jr....

Joan “Joann” Jackson Clark, age 87, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge with family by her side. She was born April 23, 1938, in Roane County and work…

12/11/2025

Buffy Murray, Harriman

Miss. Buffy Murray, age 48, of Harriman, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Tennova North Medical Center. She enjoyed spending her time playing games with her friends and family, such as softball and co****le. She was preceded in death by her sister: Brittany Murray. Grandparents: Edward & Erie Murry, and Vic & Mary Manis. She is survived by her son: Keaton Sandifer....

Miss. Buffy Murray, age 48, of Harriman, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Tennova North Medical Center. She enjoyed spending her time playing games with her friends and family, such as sof…

12/11/2025

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