Obituaries

Peggy Edmonds Henck, age 75, of Harriman, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Born on July 4, 1951, Peggy was a lifelong resident of Roane County who cherished her family, her faith, and the simple joys of life. Peggy …

Ms. Opal Faye Nelson Hayes, age 86, of Rockwood, TN, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on  February 23, 1940, in Crossville, TN. Her father was Carl Nelson and her mother was Lela Pearl Morgan Nelson. She worked and retired …

Mr. Curtis Buttram Jr, of Knoxville, TN, departed this life on Friday, July 31st, 2026. He was graduate of Campbell High School in Rockwood and a US Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents: Mr. Curtis “M.C.” and Pauline “Polly” Buttram Sr; brother: Danny Buttram; wife: Angela …

Jerry Henery Lunsford Jr It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Jerry, who passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026 at Parkwest Medical Center, Surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on July 20, 1969 in Memphis, TN, to his parents Jerry H. Lunsford …

Suzanne Marie Belcher, age 80 of Harriman, passed away on Monday, August 3rd, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 22, 1945, in Indiana. She attended Trenton Street Baptist Church in Harriman. She was an avid reader and those who knew her knew that she loved her jewelry …

Michael Scott Golden Sr. peacefully passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 at the age of 69. A full obituary will be published once available.  Receiving of Friends will be from 12-2 pm on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. At 2:00 pm, the Campbell County Honor …

Mrs. Carolyn Anne Mynatt, age 82, passed away August 1st, 2026, with her son by her side. Mrs. Mynatt was a member of New York Avenue Church of Christ, a retired professional secretary, and a loving mother and wife. Mrs. Mynatt was preceded in death by her daughter, Tracy, and …

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 …

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 …

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). …