James Daniel Lore, age 79, passed away peacefully Monday, March 22, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to James H. and Hubertine Peters Lore, who preceded him in death. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with Bachelor and Masters degrees in analytical chemistry. He worked for Alcoa in Arkansas before moving to Oak Ridge in 1967 to work as a chemist at Y-12. He transferred to K-25 in 1974 and retired from there as a project manager. He was a SEC sports fan and especially enjoyed football and basketball. He liked to travel to the Southeast stadiums for University of Arkansas and University of Tennessee...

Delmar Eugene "Gene" McClanahan, age 90, passed away on March 20, 2021. Gene was born in Walland, Tennessee. He was a longtime Clinton resident and was an active member of First Baptist Church of Clinton for many years where he served as a Trustee, Deacon, Sunday School Department director and greeter. Gene also served as the church liaison with the general contractor during construction of the FBC Family Life Center. Gene loved the outdoors, especially fishing with his sons, grandsons and good friend Bob Holt and hunting with his son Jerry and friend Les Swann. Gene retired as a maintenance supervisor at the DOE Y-12 National Security Complex. Prior to his arriving at Y-12, Gene's...

Mary Elizabeth Mitchell, age 73, of Kingston, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was born in Tulsa, OK on August 11, 1947 to the late James Raymond and Margrete Pogue Plunkett. Mary worked for the Midway School Systems for over 25 years. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by sister, Marjorie Robinson. Mary is survived by: husband, James M. Mitchell; son, James Raymond Mitchell and wife Kyle; daughter, Kristin Myers; brother, John Plunkett and wife Lynn, Sister, Marlene Burnett and husband Mannie; Grandchildren,James Elliott Mitchell and Katie Smallen; Nieces, Martene Vickers, Marla Plunkett, Finley Plunkett,...

Anne Elizabeth Windrow, age 92, passed away February 4, 2021. She was born December 25, 1928. Anne grew up in Nashville on the campus of Peabody College where her father, Dr. John Edwin Windrow was Professer of Education for many years. She is preceded in death by her father and her mother, Elizabeth Grigsby Windrow. In addition she is proceded by her numerous canine companions. She is survived by several cousins on both the Windrow and Grigsby side of her family. Anne attended Peabody Demonstration School from nursery school through the 12th grade. She received her B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University, was a member of the National Commodore Club and continued to be a lifelong loyal...

Mary Barbara Stolte, age 88, passed away on January 22, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Mary, known by family and many friends as "Petie", was born in St. Marys, Ohio on September 19, 1932 to Norma and Charles "Bus" Springer. On June 5 th , 1954, she married her high school sweetheart, Harry Jacob Stolte. They were married for 54 years. Mary was a much loved mother and grandmother with a ready laugh, a quick wit, and the best hugs in the world. She was an avid reader, a merciless Rummy and penny-poker player, and loved a good practical joke. Those who knew Petie well know she had a lifelong fondness for pets and enjoyed spending time outdoors and cooking...

Mary Barbara Stolte, age 88, passed away on January 22, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Mary, known by family and many friends as "Petie", was born in St. Marys, Ohio on September 19, 1932 to Norma and Charles "Bus" Springer. On June 5 th , 1954, she married her high school sweetheart, Harry Jacob Stolte. They were married for 54 years. Mary was a much loved mother and grandmother with a ready laugh, a quick wit, and the best hugs in the world. She was an avid reader, a merciless Rummy and penny-poker player, and loved a good practical joke. Those who knew Petie well know she had a lifelong fondness for pets and enjoyed spending time outdoors and cooking...

Anna Martin Bailey, age 85 of Clinton passed away on January 17, 2021. She was born in Dandridge, TN on December 8, 1935 and graduated from Maury High School in 1954. She was married to Harold (H.R.) Bailey for 59 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Dandridge and attended Second Baptist Church in Clinton. Ann was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold (H.R.) Bailey; parents, Earnest and Dorothy Martin of Dandridge; brother, Bob Martin; sister-in-law, Marjorie McCoig Martin of Dandridge; grandson, Kier Bailey of Oak Ridge. She is survived by her sons, Gary & wife Cindy Bailey of Clinton...

Loretta L. Gwaltney, age 89 of Knoxille passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Loretta was born February 25, 1931 in Ashland, Mississippi to the late Robert Archie and Vessie Lyles. She was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband David H. Gwaltney. Loretta is survived by her sister, Monta Whittington of Olive Branch, MS; uncle, Jim Hardy of Memphis, TN; cousins, Martha Williams of Memphis, TN and Shelia Zachar of Memphis, TN. Loretta had no children or grandchildren but she was very close to her nieces and nephews. Her nieces, Melissa Tyson of Memphis TN; nephews, Leon Raines...

Rae Jean Miville - Clinton, Tennessee our beloved wife, devoted mother and proud grandmother passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2020 at the age of 65. Rae Jean is preceded in her death by her father Edward Warman. She leaves behind by her husband of 46 years, Mike Miville; son Kristopher Miville of Clinton TN, and his wife Brandie Miville; son Joshua Miville of Bangor, ME and his girlfriend Melissa Heath; daughter Melanie Brown of Steep Falls, ME and her husband Allan Brown; mother Marie Warman of North Port FL; sister Kathy Warman of North Port FL; brother Brian Warman of Thorndike ME and his wife Lynn Warman; brother in law Randy Miville of Fairfield, ME and his wife Angela Miville;...

Rae Jean Miville - Clinton, Tennessee our beloved wife, devoted mother and proud grandmother passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2020 at the age of 65. Rae Jean is preceded in her death by her father Edward Warman. She leaves behind by her husband of 46 years, Mike Miville; son Kristopher Miville of Clinton TN, and his wife Brandie Miville; son Joshua Miville of Bangor, ME and his girlfriend Melissa Heath; daughter Melanie Brown of Steep Falls, ME and her husband Allan Brown; mother Marie Warman of North Port FL; sister Kathy Warman of North Port FL; brother Brian Warman of Thorndike ME and his wife Lynn Warman; brother in law Randy Miville of Fairfield, ME and his wife Angela Miville;...

Itha Martin from Coral Springs, Florida (formerly of Speedwell, Tennessee) passed away on October 15, 2020, at the age of 84. She was born in Speedwell, Tennessee on November 27, 1935, to the late Charlie L. Dunn and Flora B. Phillips of Speedwell and Clinton, Tennessee, respectively. Itha graduated from Powell Valley High School in 1952 and LMU in 1955. She majored in Chemistry and minored in Biology. Upon graduating from LMU, Itha began her career at the National Security Complex and the Graphite Reactor sites in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Itha then met and Married the late Dr. Doyle Martin, DDS. Together they started a dental practice in Margate, Florida. During this time, Itha attended...

John C. Mynhier Sr, age 79, of Clinton, TN and previously of Frankfort, KY, passed away on August 10, 2020. He was born in Rowan County KY on March 8, 1941. He retired from Kentucky State Government. He was known to his family as a pillar of strength and a loving husband, father, grand-father, great-grandfather and friend. He was a vintage car enthusiast, especially Ford Mustangs and Ford Falcons. He enjoyed visiting the car shows as well as restoring several cars throughout the years that he brought back to life. He was also a master carpenter and not only built furniture but enjoyed restoring antiques. He was a member of the Indiana/Ohio/Kentucky Regional Council of Carpenters and...

Don Vinton Hudson, age 72 of Clinton, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for over 20 years. He was an avid golfer, loved fishing, and a fan of UT Football. He retired from a 30 years career with Norfolk Southern Railway as a track supervisor at Inman Yard in Atlanta, Georgia and most recently in Clinton, Tennessee. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Harriman, TN. He is preceded in death by wife, Janet Hudson; father, Paul Hudson; and brother-in-law, Art Austin; Aunt and Uncle, Peggy and Don Ruchotzke. He is survived by his son, Richard Hudson and wife Kim; step-children, Mitch Nichols and wife Heather,...

Paul Kenneth Morlock, age 64 of Clinton was called from his temporary earthly home to his permanent home on Friday, July 3, 2020. Paul was a member of the New Life Nazarene Church in Oak Ridge. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the American Legion. Anyone that knew Paul knew that he was an amazing, hard-working, humble individual who always put others first. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Mary Morlock. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan Morlock of Clinton; daughter, Abby Morlock of Oak Ridge and grandchild, Michael White; sisters, Dalette Sifri of Toledo, OH, Beverly Greene of North Baltimore, OH, Pamela Myers of Hebron, KY; a host of...

Pamela Jean Jones, 65, passed away April 28, 2020 in Clinton, TN. She was born in New Castle, Indiana to Beverly Jean Robinson (Jean) and the late Elmer Alvin Robinson (Robbie). She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Allen Jones III; her father, Elmer Alvin Robinson; and her sister, Donna Wood. Pamela graduated from Vero Beach High school in 1971 and went on to graduate with a degree in nursing from Indian River Community College in 1974. She was passionate in her career as a labor and delivery nurse at the University of Tennessee Hospital for 18 years. Pamela was married to the late Robert Allen Jones III for 35 years. She was a devoted wife and loved her husband dearly. Her...

John Francis Tortora, Jr. - husband, father, friend, and cat lover died April 24, 2020, only two weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was 64. . We all knew where we stood with John, and we all knew that his love for us was just a notch below his love for cats. We were okay with that. He was preceded in death by his father, John Francis Tortora, Sr.; mother, Marianne Casalino Tortora, and beloved ginger tabby cat, Tommy. He is survived by his wife, Melissa (Missy) Williams Tortora of Norris, TN.; sons Johnny Elliott (Cassie) and grandson Ezra James Elliott; Michael Anthony (Tony) Tortora (Sarah); Robert Vincent (Vinny) Tortora; and Thomas James (Tom) Tortora, - all of...

Bettye K. Seivers passed away April 22, 2020 in Franklin, TN. She was 87 years old. There will not be a service at this time in Nashville at the Calvary United Methodist Church where she was a member due to the current indoor restrictions on gatherings. A graveside service will be held for family and friends on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 1 pm EST in East Tennessee at Grandview Memorial Garden located at 219 Longmire Rd. Clinton, TN. Holly Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, Tn is handling the arrangements. Bettye was born in Smith County, Brush Creek, TN. to the late Joesph Thomas Kitchings, Sr and Kate Maye Belcher. Bettye was known for her love of travel and seeing the world. She also enjoyed...

Alexander M. Stuart, age 93 of Clinton, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was the younger of two children born to Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Stuart of Jonesborough. Proceeded in death by his parents, by wife Marylee Cloyd Stuart; by sister, Mary Beil; and niece, Mary S. Beil. Survived by sons, David Stuart (wife Sarah) and Stephen Stuart of Clinton; granddaughters, Adriana and Rebecca; also survived by special nieces, Phillis Crain of Jonesborough (companion Kenneth Rawls), Betty Jo Dempsey (Darrell) and Billie Jean Osborne (Ray). Alex was an Engle Scout, a graduate of Jonesborough High School, veteran of WWII, graduate of East Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University. He...

Larry Dean Smith, age 64 of Sharps Chapel, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. Born in Richlands, VA, Larry graduated from Richlands High School. Larry retired 2 years ago from Caterpillar as a Manager of Technical Publications after 34 years and moved to Norris Lake where he and his wife built their dream home. He enjoyed fishing and the great outdoors. Having been the only son and middle child, he was the ultimate prankster. He loved people and his family the most. Preceded in death by his father, Burley Smith. He is survived by his wife, Pattie Bullock Smith; son, Nick Smith; mother, Juanita Smith; sisters, Pat Smith and...

Barbara Jean Padgett Morgan, 90, passed away on March 28, 2020 at Canterfield of Oak Ridge. A private ceremony is planned. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made in Barbara's name to the Woodland Elementary School Library (168 Manhattan Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830).

Edward Ladell Sharp, age 96 of Clinton, passed away peacefully at his home on March 28, 2020. He was a member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church. He was born on January 9, 1924 in Highsplint, Kentucky to Dester and Mossie Cox Sharp. The family later moved to Tennessee. In the early years of the Oak Ridge Manhattan Project, Edward worked for Sub-contractors Stone & Webster and Roane Anderson. He was among the many firemen who helped rescue soldiers from the 1944 Jellico Troop train derailment. He retired in 1988 from Vinylex Corporation in Knoxville. Edward was an avid fisherman and was a long-time member of Anderson County Bass Club where he made many special friends. He enjoyed...