Obituaries

Karon Joan Burnette, age 77, of Heiskell, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at UT Medical Center. She was born on August 13, 1948, in Heiskell, Tennessee, to the late Aaron Edward and Maud Ema Lee Hackney. Karon was a devoted Christian and faithful member of Wolf Valley Baptist …

Recil Wendall Cook, age 86, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on July 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 6, 1940, in Lyon County, Kentucky, Recil was the son of the late Cecil Cook and Delma (Duff) Cook. He was a man of …

Edwin E. “Ed” Cook, 78, of Oak Ridge passed away on Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026. He was born on January 30, 1948, to the late Elmer and Elsie Cook. Ed was a devout Catholic, a loving and loyal husband, father, and grandfather. He joined the Marine Corps in June …

Lana Ann Boyd Russell, age 77, of Betsy Layne, KY, wife of Stephen Nelson Russell, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at her residence. She was born February 10, 1949 in Martin, KY, a daughter of the late Clifford and Winifred “Winnie” Staton Boyd. She was a member of the …

Jerry Lee Peddicord, 78, of Petros, TN, passed away suddenly at home on July 16, 2026. Jerry was born on February 23, 1948 in Harriman, TN, son of Cecil Peddicord and Cora (Denney) Peddicord. He would go on to attend Harriman High School where he was an avid football player. …

Branden Anita “Brandy” Nyberg, born January 31, 1976, passed away suddenly on July 15, 2026 at the age of 50. Brandy was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother “Mimi”, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Hamer; father, Ken Schroder; grandson, Sawyer McCoig; brother, Joshua …

Michael Ray Birmley, age 64, of Kingston, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 19, 2026. He was born on June 30, 1962, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Michael was an avid book collector with a passion for learning. He especially enjoyed collecting Army books, cookbooks, gardening books, flower books, …

Amelia “Susie” Flanders, age 79, of Johnson City, Tennessee, formerly of Kingston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Susie was of the Methodist faith. Born on January 31, 1947, Susie was a 1965 graduate of Roane County High School. She continued her education at East Tennessee State University, …

Mr. Paul Edward McDaniel, age 77 of Sweetwater, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16th, 2026, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on February 27th, 1949, in Harriman. He was a US Air Force Veteran, where he proudly served and attained the …

Linda Boring Fuller, 76, died Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at Woodbridge Senior Living in Clinton, South Carolina. She was a longtime resident of Rockwood, Tennessee. She was the wife of over 50 years to Rolland Curtis Fuller and the daughter of Dale Rogers Boring and June Jeffers Boring of Kingston, …