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Thomas John Hanczyk (Tom), Bean Station, TN

Thomas John Hanczyk (Tom), 69, of Bean Station, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Tom was the beloved husband of Sharon Elaine Hanczyk, and together they shared a life filled with love, companionship, and cherished memories. He dedicated 32 years to …

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Glena Mae Hamby Taylor Nelson, 90, Wartburg

Glena Mae Hamby Taylor Nelson, age 90, of Wartburg passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Nelson; parents Albert and Etta Hamby; sisters Martha Ellen Hamby and Mary Kay Nelson; brothers Ronnie Hamby and Roy …

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Shirley Killian, Oak Ridge

Shirley Killian, age 86, of Oak Ridge went home to be with the lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at her home. Shirley was a longtime member and active participant of the Deaf Ministry at Central Baptist Church (Oak Ridge), First Baptist Church (Knoxville), and Sword Deaf Baptist Church (Clinton). …

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Gary Wayne (Mack) McBee, Oak Ridge

Gary Wayne (Mack) McBee, 72 of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away on 7/26/2026 home with his wife and close friend Beverly at hand after a struggle with cancer. He was born in Oak Ridge on July 7, 1954 He joined the Army after high school and graduated with an Honorable …

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Robert “Bobby” Edward Chastain, Clinton

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bobby” Edward Chastain of Clinton, TN on August 2, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Oak Ridge, TN on July 25, 1948. He was a graduate of Clinton High School, University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s …

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Shirley Faye Edwards, 90, Harriman

Mrs. Shirley Faye Edwards, age 90 of Harriman, passed away August 2, 2026, at her home. She was a member of Trenton Street Baptist Church. She started working at Southern Bell as a Telephone Operator and retired from AT&T as an Engineer Clerk. Shirley loved UT Basketball, especially the Lady VOLS …

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LaShon Emerson Peebles (Shon), 53

LaShon Emerson Peebles (Shon) was born on October 6, 1972, to Zonia Peebles and William Taylor (Billy). He went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2026. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sarah Peebles; uncle, Charles Wadley III; and cousin, Tawana Thompson. He leaves to cherish his …

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Susan Margretta Davis, Powell

Susan Margretta Davis, a resident of Powell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the age of 78. Susan was born in Oak Ridge, TN, on May 22, 1948. She graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1966. After high school, she ventured to Desert Hot Springs, California, …

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Freda Lucille Radcliff, Lancing

Freda Lucille Radcliff, age 88, of Lancing passed away August 3, 2026 at her home. She is preceded in death by her mother Ollie R. Messenger; father Oras V. Messenger of Erbacon, WV.; husband Fred E. Radcliff of Bradenton, FL.; children Oras V. Radcliff and Fred E. Radcliff, Jr., both …

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David Scott Kirkland, Rockwood

David Scott Kirkland, age 53 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, July 31st, 2026. He was born on October 5th, 1972. He worked as a welder here locally in Harriman. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt, and go camping. Above all, he enjoyed spending time …

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