Kenneth Allen Evans, age 86, passed away on August 17, 2026, following a sudden accident at home. A lifelong resident of Anderson County, Kenneth, with his brothers, spent decades in commercial construction with Evans Contracting Company, helping build much of the city he called home. He later continued alongside his …

With heavy heart and profound sadness, we announce the passing of John E. Burgess, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. John was a long time resident of the Powell/Claxton area. He was born on April 15, 1943 and departed this world peacefully at home on August 16, 2026, surrounded …

Kermit “Sonny” Lipford, age 85 of Harriman, formerly of Deer Lodge, TN, passed away August 18, 2026. He was born November 10, 1940 in Bonny Blue, VA. He was of the Catholic faith, a veteran of the United States Navy, and he loved fishing, hunting, and watching the Braves play.  …

Carolyn Faye Northrup, born February 17, 1942, passed August 18, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband Ivan (Bud) Northrup, father George Hilton Stringfield; mother Mary Lourean Stringfield; brother Johnny Hilton Stringfield; and sisters Janet Byrd, Elizabeth Dial. Survived by Son and daughter-in-law Joe and Susan Northrup, Sister …

Vaughty Vernon Lee “Peewee” Hall, born on February 8, 1954, in Oak Ridge, TN, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Tennova Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, at the age of 72. He loved the Lord, was a very thoughtful and caring person to others he met, and he …

Dr. James W. Giles (“Jim”), age 82, passed away August 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.  He rejoins his loved ones who went ahead: parents Dr. Francis E Giles and Mary Blazier Giles, and brother Stephen B Giles.  Jim saw life as one big, joyous adventure. During his childhood in Iowa, Jim found …

Peggy Diane Grippi, age 84 of Oliver Springs, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Peggy was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist church and had love for music. Peggy had a kind heart and warm smile. Preceded in death by parents, Marion and Mary …

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard (Richie) Allen Seiber of Coalfield announces his passing on Friday, August 7, 2026 at the age of 40. He was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Ray Nance; Edward and Minnie (Lively) Seiber; and sister, Elizabeth Pflug. He is survived …

Ronnie Edward Haggard, age 81 of Claxton, passed away August 14, 2026, in Otto, North Carolina. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved watching Westerns and tinkering with old motors and showing them off at flea markets. Ronnie is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Haggard; sister, Pat …

Shirley Madeline Osborne, age 78, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on August 15, 2026 surrounded by family. Shirley was born on April 08, 1948, in Plymouth, New York, to the late Arnold Ostrom and Myrtle Primmer Ostrom. She was of the Baptist faith and loved her family dearly. She is …