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Obituaries

Dustin Blake Edward Slaven, age 38 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, in Knoxville, TN. Born in Muncie, IN on October 23, 1984, he was the son of Durita Bowling Slaven and the late Eddie Slaven. In addition to his father, Dustin was preceded in death by his son: Marcus Swartz;…

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Chicken Soup for the Soul

I’ve had pets my whole life. I just love having a dog at my feet or a cat nearby. So I turned to pets when I was going through one of the most difficult times in my life. In 2019, I was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain syndrome in my left foot. This chronic condition…

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Columnist Corner

Let’s talk—An addiction in your house that you do not know about PART 2 Last week, staggering statistics revealed that most of us are unaware of being addicted to our cell phones plus not recognizing the negative impact of that usage. Altered brain chemistry, insomnia, vision problems, negative sleep problems are just a few of…

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Chicken Soup for the Soul

Home Alone After my husband left for work, I put our dogs outside and began my morning chores. I stopped mid-chores to use the bathroom. Although I was alone in our home, I closed the bathroom door out of habit. I switched on the ventilation fan and made a mental note to have it looked…

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Obituaries

Ervin Chester Phillips, age 82 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at UT Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 5, 1941, in Paint Rock, TN to L.C. and Bertha Coffey Phillips. He was a member of the Helenwood Baptist Church where he served as Trustee…

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Obituaries

Dellie Trammell, age 74 of Winfield, TN passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her home. Born in Morgan County, TN on February 15, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Turney and Myrtle Lowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Walter Lowe and Ernist Lowe…

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Let’s Talk…..Fan of Follower?

This Column Will Save Your Life Let’s talk…Fan or Follower? If someone asked you if you have ever done self-assessment would you say, “Huh?” Or quickly reply “Sure!” Most of us rarely take time to notice how we show up in life—how we see ourselves or ask others what do they notice about us. It…

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Knowing God

By Rev Dale Lee “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10, NKJV) People invest great amounts of time, energy, and money in seeking to know things. Each passenger on the submersible mini-submarine Titan which imploded paid $250,000 to…

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Obituaries

Vera Jean Terry Hancock-Slaven, age 86 of Oneida, TN, departed this life on July 7, 2023, with her family by her side. Vera was saved as a teenager and was a long-time member of the Leatherwood Baptist Church. She loved attending Church and singing. Born May 9, 1937, in Scott County, TN, she was the…

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