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Marilyn L. “Susie” Parker, Rockwood

Mrs. Marilyn L. “Susie” Parker, 72, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Diversicare of Oak Ridge in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born November 6, 1953, in Rockwood, Tennessee. She loved music, fishing, stray animals, and cooking. She was preceded in death by …

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Mary Imogene Wilson, 95, Oliver Springs

Mary Imogene Wilson, age 95, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and a life-long resident of the Joyner Community. Imogene loved her church, family and friends. She had a kind heart and spirit. She worked hard and …

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Iva Deanna “Dee” Gibson, Lancing

Iva Deanna “Dee” Gibson, 60, of Lancing, Tennessee, was called to be with our Lord September 26, 2026. Dee was born on May 29, 1966, in Dover, Delaware. In her journey through life she also lived in West Virginia before settling in Morgan County, Tennessee, where she lived for the …

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Jerry Wayne Hopwood, 79

Jerry Wayne Hopwood, affectionately known by many as “Hoppy” and by his favorite people as “Papa” passed away on September 29, 2026. While we his family are heartbroken, we are praising God for the testimony that Papa boldly lived. He was a dedicated member and Deacon of Beech Park Baptist …

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Nancy Stonecipher Hightower

Nancy Stonecipher Hightower, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Nancy is preceded in death by her husband Robert “Shorty” Hightower, daughter Sue Ellen “Susie” Hightower McCracken, brother Nathan Stonecipher. She is survived by her brother Steve Wilson, son Mark Hightower, and she was most …

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Hazel Deloris “Lois” Cross Daugherty, Wartburg

Mrs. Hazel Deloris “Lois” Cross Daugherty, age 71, of the Armes Chapel Community in Wartburg, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Lois was a loving, kind-hearted person who consistently put the needs of others before her own. She found great joy …

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Cora “Bonnie” Gene King, Louisville

Cora “Bonnie” Gene King– age 89 of Louisville, TN passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, after a short illness. Bonnie was born in Scott County, Tennessee on May 28, 1937. She had a long career as an insurance agent. Bonnie loved spending time with her family and friends, shopping, …

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Lonnie Daugherty, 85

Lonnie Daugherty, age 85, passed away peacefully at Parkwest Medical Center on September 25, 2026. Lonnie was born on November 20, 1940, in New River, TN and was a loving father, husband, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. He married the love of his life, Wilma, in 1961. Lonnie had a …

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Tina Lynne Reynolds Brandon, Rockwood

Ms. Tina Lynne Reynolds Brandon, age 65, of Rockwood, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on May 1, 1961, to Thomas “Pete” Reynolds and Betty Cochran Reynolds in Harriman, TN. She worked very hard much of her life and …

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Jeffery Blaine Moon, Spring City

Jeffery Blaine Moon, 67, of Spring City, Tennessee, passed away on September 18, 2026. He was born on June 24,1959 in Charlottesville, Virginia to John and Alice (Payne) Moon. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a Truck Driver and his favorite hobby was shooting pool. Jeffery …

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