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Elizabeth Josephine Setser, 76

Elizabeth Josephine Setser, age 76 passed away July 6, 2026 in LaFollette, Tennessee Elizabeth was born June 10, 1950 in Knoxville, was a member of Hillvale Baptist Church. She was born on June 10, 1950 to the late Clarence Yardley and Elizabeth Links. Elizabeth loved dancing, shopping and most of all …

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Sandra Sue (Williams) Scarbro, 79

Sandra Sue (Williams) Scarbro passed away on July 4, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1946, in Charleston, WV. She was the daughter of Elzie and Betty Jane (Martin) Williams. Sandra is survived by her siblings, Darlena Frick of Palm Harbor, FL, Joyce Rice of Parrish, FL, Scott (Cindy) of Winfield, …

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Vascoe Stephen Martin Jr, 84

Vascoe Stephen Martin, Jr. passed from this life at the age of 84 on Monday, July 6, 2026 at Methodist Medical Center surrounded by his family. Steve was born September 2, 1941 in Waycross, Georgia to Vascoe Stephen, Sr and Mary Katherine Wisenbaker Martin. They moved to Valdosta and later …

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Nancy “Tanyia” Routh Creasey, Oak Ridge

Nancy “Tanyia” Routh Creasey age 87 of Oak Ridge, TN, walked calmly and serenely through the door of Eternal Life, surrounded by her loved ones after a brief illness on June 24, 2026. Tanyia will forever be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mom, Meme, Non, Nonnie-Non and Gigi …

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Trecie Rose Lynn, Oak Ridge

Trecie Rose Lynn of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family our hearts are shattered to announce the passing of our beautiful mother. Who passed away Friday July 3, 2026. She was the strongest, kindest and most giving woman we have ever known. She worked hard …

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Velma Colleen Melton, 91, Lancing

Velma Colleen Melton, age 91 of Lancing passed away July 6, 2026, at her home. She was born October 16, 1934 to the late Theodore and Ruby Potter Burge. Colleen was a lifelong member at Shady Grove Baptist Church where she served as the Sunday school clerk for 50+ years. …

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Ernest Lee Hawkins, 82

Ernest Lee Hawkins, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, at Renaissance Terrace in Harriman, Tennessee.  Earnest was of the Baptist faith and found great comfort in his relationship with God. He was often heard filling the halls of Renaissance Terrace with the beloved hymn “Amazing Grace,” bringing …

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Pamela Kay Roach, Dayton, OH (formerly of Rocky Top)

Pamela Kay Roach age 84,  of Dayton, Ohio formally of Rocky Top, passed away July 5, 2026. Pamela was born August 13, 1941 to the late Charles and Gladys Wolfe Weber . She is preceded by her Parents, Husband Bill Roach, daughter Debbie Shaver. Pamela’s internment will be Monday, July …

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Issac Nathaniel Cox, Wartburg

Mr. Issac Nathaniel Cox, age 45 of Wartburg, passed away Saturday July 4, 2026, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. He was a 1999 graduate of Central High School. Issac worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for many years. Issac was a prankster. He was always smiling …

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