Michael Oaten

Sept. 23, 1953 - Oct. 12, 2026

Michael went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2026 surrounded by family and loved ones. He was saved at an early age in Yorktown, Virginia and later joined Morningside Baptist Church in Morristown, Tennessee. He worked 25 years at Newport News Shipyard in Virginia, then 18 years as an over the road truck driver.

He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Oaten; mother, Margret Oaten; and daughter, Crystal Oaten-Miller.

He is survived by his loving wife, Doris Ann Oaten; daughter, Vivian Nichole White (Ronald); sister, Sharon Lunsford (Irving III); brothers, Davis Oaten (Jolene) and Ronald Oaten (Sandra); grandchildren, Taren Burkett, Hannah Batts, and Olivia Leach; great grandchildren, Sadie Batts, Layla Batts, and Willow Burkett; several nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.

The Oaten family would like to extend a special heart-felt thank you to the Smoky Mountain Hospice staff; Mike’s angels, Caitlyn, Jackie, and Chasity; special nurse, Whitney; great friend David Hill, and all those who have supported, loved, and prayed for them during this time.

The family will receive friends at Stubblefield Funeral Home, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 from 5-7:00pm. Service will be held at 7:00pm by Rev. Kenny Boling, prayer led by Bailey Lamb. Entombment will be held on Oct. 20, 2026 at 10:00am in the Chapel Mausoleum of Hamblen Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers: Ronald White, Irving Lunsford III, David Hill, Ricky Bowlin, Terry Bowlin, Neyland Gordon, Memphis Smith, and Casey Philips.