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Claudia Ann Voyles, 69

Claudia Ann Voyles, 69, went home to be with the Lord on July 18th 2026. Claudia was born on July 14th 1957 in Athens TN to her parents Claude and Joyce Womac. Claudia was a McMinn County High School graduate class of ’76. She went on to marry her high school sweetheart …

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Lavancha “Kaye” Sheldon, Marlow Community

Lavancha “Kaye” Sheldon, of the Marlow Community, left her earthly home on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to join her heavenly Father—a homecoming she had prepared for throughout her 80 years. Kaye’s life was a beautiful testimony to unwavering devotion. As a faithful member of Poplar Creek Baptist Church, she didn’t …

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Dorothy “Dot” McGaha Bernander, 91, Oak Ridge

Dorothy “Dot” McGaha Bernander, 91, of Oak Ridge, was surrounded by family and friends when she went to meet the Lord on July 21, 2026.  She was born in Newport Tennessee, on November 29, 1934. Her family moved to Oak Ridge in 1944, and she graduated from Oak Ridge High …

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Charles Glenn Carden, 92

Charles Glenn Carden, born on March 26, 1934, to the late James and Edna Viles Carden, passed away on July 22, 2026, in Powell, TN. At the age of 16, Glenn joined the U.S. Army and served honorably before being discharged. Following his military service, he worked as a tax …

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Jonathan Monroe Jr, 20

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jonathan Monroe Jr., affectionately known to his loved ones as “Bubby,” who left this world far too soon on July 20, 2026, at the tender age of 20. Jonathan was born on September 21, 2005, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, …

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Michael Wayne Hawkins, 71

Michael Wayne Hawkins, 71, passed away on July 21, 2026. The family will have a graveside service Friday, July 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Hawkins Family Cemetery in Harriman with Bro. Chris Bumbalough is officiating. Schubert Funeral Home is serving the family.

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James “Jim” Makins, 82

A loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather James “Jim” Makins passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 82 surrounded by his family. Jim was a well loved member of the town of Sunbright, TN, where he called home for 51 years. He was a deacon of Sunbright …

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Melissa Ann Cozart Blackmon, Harriman

Melissa Ann Cozart Blackmon, age 48, a resident of the Emory Gap community of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026. She was born on August 21, 1977, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Melissa was a member of the Williams Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Harriman. She was a Quality Control …

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Phillip Wayne Isham, Rockwood

Mr. Phillip Wayne Isham, age 71 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, July 19th, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 16th, 1955, in Indiana. He was a US Marine Veteran. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents: James Emory Isham …

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