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Benjamin Alan Gallaher, Heiskell

Benjamin Alan Gallaher, age 32, of Heiskell, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 10, 2026, from injuries sustained in an accident. Benjamin was born on March 13, 1994, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dirt track racing was Benjamin’s greatest passion. He proudly drove a Mod Mini and was affectionately …

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Claude Eugene Yarber (Geno), 86

Claude Eugene Yarber (Geno), born March 30, 1940, passed away July 11, 2026 at his home. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Claude & Lena; mother of his children Patsy Yarber; brothers James & Billy; ssters Dorothy Holt; daughters Debbie Yarber and Angela (Large) Yarber. He …

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Sheila Sue Ford, 76

Sheila Sue Ford, age 76, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at River Grove Health where she had resided for several years under the wonderful and dedicated staff which we can not thank enough for caring for and loving her. Born on April 4, 1950, in Briceville, Tennessee, Sheila …

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William “Mickey” Oran, Rockwood

William “Mickey” Oran, age 77, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on May 15, 1949, in Harriman, Tennessee. Mickey found his greatest joy in …

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David Scott Winchester, 55

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Scott Winchester, 55, born on April 19, 1971, who passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with metastatic melanoma. To know Scott was to know a man who found his …

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Christine Jeffers, 86

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christine Jeffers, a cherished wife, mother, and friend, who left us peacefully on July 7, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on August 4, 1939, in Robbins, Tennessee, Christine was the beloved daughter of Arthur James Robbins and …

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Joan Phyllis Colmenero, Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge- Ms. Joan Phyllis Colmenero, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.  She was born on April 30, 1937 in Bristol. Virginia. Phyllis lived in Tennessee for the past four years.  She primarily lived in California for much of her adult life and her childhood was spent …

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Brenda Brown, 70

Brenda Brown, age 70, passed away July 11, 2026 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Brenda was a very kind loving lady whose world revolved around her grandchildren. She was a very talented painter and enjoyed art, birds, and flower gardening. She was preceded in death by her …

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Brian Christopher Cox, 53

Brian Christopher Cox, age 53, passed away on July 8, 2026. Brian was born in Rockwood, TN on October 13, 1972. He resided in Talbott, TN. He is preceded in death by his father Raymond C. (Chuck) Cox Jr., grandparents S.L. and Billie Guffie, Marie Cox, and Raymond Sr. and Nita Cox. …

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Robert Eugene Banken Jr, Harriman

Robert Eugene Banken, Jr. age 68 of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Friday, July 10, 2026. Robert enjoyed golfing, sailing, snow skiing and traveling. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Eugene Banken, Sr.; sister-in-law, Sheila Banken; niece, April Armes. Survived by …

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