Michael Dale Forbes, age 54 of Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Forbes wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.  Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements.

Michael James Grady, age 75, of Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his residence. Michael was born in Wisconsin to Clarence and Gladys (Berglund) Grady on December 8, 1944. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1963 and shortly afterwards, joined the United States Air Force. He served four years, including a tour in Vietnam. Upon his return, he worked at K-25 as an electrician for 35 years, and a member of the IBEW Local 270. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He...

Theresa Ann Edwards, age 79 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman.  Ms. Edward's wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.  Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements. 

Richard “Rich” Lee Downing, Jr., age 61 of Kingston passed away suddenly Sunday, June 28, 2020 in Tampa, Florida due to automobile accident.  He was born July 24, 1958 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was a retired Private Investigator, working in Florida and for Pinkerton and Wackenhut Corporation.  Rich had also served in the United States Navy where he had worked as an undercover investigator, receiving an honorable discharge.  He enjoyed spending time with his...

Rachel Leigh Gillow Simpson, age 32, of Kingston passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Roane Medical Center.  She was born February 16, 1988 in West Branch, Michigan and a 2006 graduate of Roane County High School.  She loved her children more than anything in her life.  She also enjoyed racing, softball, and was an avid UT Vols fan.  Rachel was such a loving person, always volunteering her time to others and never met a stranger.  She was always happy and loved...

Marie Irene (Deluccia) Ferrara, formerly of North Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully in her sleep at The Courtyards Assisted Living Facility in Oak Ridge on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.  Marie was born November 24, 1922 to Joseph & Antoinette (Gonnella) Ferrara.   She is preceded in death by her son, Eugene Deluccia; siblings, Emanuel Ferrara, Ann Givens, and Frank Ferrara.  Marie worked at Burroughs Electronics in Watchung, New Jersey and Bradley's in...

Creed Ray Doughty, infant angel and cherished son of Jeremy Shane Doughty and Mariah Mary Doughty of Kingston.  He was greeted and loved in Heaven Tuesday, June 9, 2020 by great-grandmother, Karolyn Selby and great-mammaw, Creda Belle Wilkinson.  Although Creed never spent any time with his family here on earth, he was very loved and touched many lives.  Sometimes it’s the smallest things that take up the most room in our hearts.   SURVIVORS   Loving...

Liliane “Lily” Colette Martorelli, age 31, of Kingston passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5th, 2020.  She is resting in the arms of her Heavenly Father.  If asked to describe Lily in just three words no doubt compassionate, imaginative, and persistent would come to mind.  Never afraid of hard work, Lily was a skilled stone mason, but her true talent was found in her paintings, sketches, and metal sculptures. Outdoorsy, Lily’s favorite hobbies were...

Joseph Edward Murphy, age 50, of Harriman passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was born December 24, 1969 in Harriman and has been a life long resident of Roane County.  He had a great love for music and could play various instruments.  He enjoyed playing the guitar.  Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Herman Joe & Carole Jean Murphy; brother, David Murphy; sister, Linda...