Obituaries

Charles Wayne Palmer, age 68, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home. He was born February 12, 1955 in Rockwood and has been a life long resident of Roane County. He was a member of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Charles served his country proudly as …

Anna Lou Poore Phillips, age 75, of Norris, TN went home to our heavenly father on March 19th, 2023.   Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Phillips; parents, Amos and Grace Poore; brother, Vaughn Poore and mother-in-law, Kate Phillips. She is survived by : son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Kristin Phillips; grandchildren Mason and Jaycee …

Franklin Geneo Eugene Brown, age 36, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on March 16, 2023. He was born March 31, 1986 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Earnest Brown Jr. and Lisa Copeland. Geneo was of the Baptist Faith. He loved music, boxing, tattoos, his dog, drawing, poetry, being outdoors, spending …

Patsy Diane Gallaher, age 78 of Oliver Springs, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. Patsy was born February 7, 1945 in Chattanooga and shortly after, her family moved to the Oliver Springs area where she lived the rest of her life. She was a faithful member of Community Baptist …

Ruby E. (Wright) Nation, age 80, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away at her home on Friday, March 17, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born on January 12, 1943 in Oliver Springs, TN. Ruby lived her whole life in this area. She was a homemaker …

James Bearden age 80, of Knoxville, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.  James was born December 26, 1942, in Clinton, Tennessee to the late Roy and Edna Bearden.  James was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he worked as an Air Traffic Controller …

Lois West Bray, age 80, of Clinton, passed away at Methodist medical Center in Oak Ridge on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. She was born in New River, TN to the late Jim and Margie West on May 29, 1942. Lois was a member of Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church in Clinton. …

Tom Wade Elliott went to be with Jesus, his Heavenly Father, March 13, 2023 at the age of 95. He and his family lived all over the United States finally settling in Cayce, SC during the l960’s.Tom was born in Oneida, TN. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Wallace …

Bobby Lee Powers, 86, of Coalfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was born on December 8, 1936, in Oakdale, Tennessee and was a member of Williams Chapel Baptist Church. Bobby was a former Morgan County Deputy Sheriff and Heavy Equipment Operator. He enjoyed wood working, fishing, and …

Ivyrhea M. McGhee, age 32, of Rockford, Tennessee, passed away on March 13, 2023 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Ivyrhea was born on August 15, 1990 in Cape Coral, Florida. Ivyrhea loved spending time with her kids and family. She is preceded in death by her …