James Ronald Smith- age 78, passed away Wednesday, January 8th, 2024. He was born in South Pittsburg, Tennessee on July 2, 1946, to Philip and Mildred Smith. He was raised in Roane County, Tennessee. Jim attended the Merchant Marine Academy and served in the Merchant Marines during the Vietnam conflict. Jim was an avid gardener and grew his own peppers to commercially produce his signature Hot Sauce – Tennessee Jim’s Rushy Springs Farm Chile Sauce. He opened his Etsy shop selling his hot sauce to people all over the country.

Amanda “Mandy” Rose Morrow-age 27 of Washburn, born October 23, 1997, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Thomas and Lisa Morrow, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 5, 2025 from complications of pneumonia at her home. Mandy was born with spina bifida. She had 40 surgeries in her short life and endured severe pain every day of her life from the age of 16. Praise God! She’s free of pain and running and dancing in Heaven! Mandy was saved and baptized in her youth and was a graduate of Union County High School, Class of 2016. She loved to preach to others about knowing Jesus to get to Heaven.

Gregory Kent Wyrick-age 59 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 5, 2025, at his home. He was of the Baptist faith and a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1983. Preceded in death by his parents, Verlin Junior Wyrick and Betty Jo Fields Sturgeon.

Marianna Keck Ingle-age 63 of Sharps Chapel passed away suddenly Thursday, January 2, 2025 at her home. She was a former restaurant employee of Clinch View Golf Course, Bean Station and later was a caregiver. Preceded in death by parents, Loyd David and Helen (Graves) Keck; brother, Billy Ray Keck.

Survivors: husband, Craig Ingle; son, Matthew Houston; brother, Jack Keck; sister-in-law, Mary Keck. Several nieces, nephews and cousins along with a host of friends.

Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Alfredia Haynes-age 77 of Luttrell went to be with the Lord Thursday afternoon, January 2, 2025 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Pennington Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Carrie Thomas; brothers, Lowell Thomas, Ronnie Thomas, Jimmy Thomas; sister, Sherry Goin.

Shelia Ann (Gunter) Dyer – age 70 of Maynardville, formerly of Knoxville, passed away January 1, 2025 at Claiborne County Health and Rehab Center. She was of the Baptist faith.

Daniel Joseph Olaughlin-age 70 of Sharps Chapel, TN, formerly of Jarrottsville, Maryland passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 37, Baltimore, Maryland. He was a heavy equipment operator, running a crane, building bridges, sound barrier walls, and other projects. He also loved hunting and home improvements with his son. Preceded in death by his parents, Gerwood and Lillian (Hellman) Olaughlin; brother, Pat Olaughlin.

Rebecca Paul, also known as Gran-age 54 of Sharps Chapel peacefully passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at North Knoxville Medical Center. She left behind a legacy of kindness that touched countless lives. Her faith shone brightly through her selfless acts of service, her work as she would say, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Her devotion to her family was unwavering and her love for the Lord was a guiding light throughout her life, she left an enduring imprint on all who knew her that will never be forgotten. Preceded in death by her father, Willard Paul.

James “Jamie” Mathes – age 52 of Corryton, TN born December 5, 1972 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother that loved to help coach his sons baseball team. He loved fishing and hunting. He was an avid gemologist and enjoyed cutting these stones he dug up and found on his own. He graduated from Tennessee School of the Deaf with honors and was a Hall of Fame inductee of 2024.

Shirley Jean Sexton – age 82 of Knoxville, went to be with God in Heaven at her home on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. She was a devoted spouse, mother and grandmother. She was of the Southern Baptist faith and a retired employee of Laughlin Hospital, Greeneville, TN. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sonney B. Sexton; sons, Paul Edward (Eddie) Sexton, Donnie Sexton; Parents, Flettus and Thelma Cutchall; brothers, Freddie, Hal and Gary Cutchall; sister, Brenda Cutchall.

Betty Darlene (Johnson) Lynch-age 83 of Maynardville, born January 26, 1941 went home to be with our Lord Friday December 20, 2024 at her residence. She was a retired bail bondsman with City Bonding in Union County. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Mildred (Graves) Johnson; husband, Roger Lynch; daughter-in-law, Marlene Lynch.

Josephine (Ivey) Sands Oxendine-age 88 of Blaine, formerly of Mascot passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 14, 2024 at home. She was born February 25, 1936. She was a member of Carter Road Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Standard Knitting Mill and Silver Furniture Company. Preceded in death by husbands, Carl Sands and R G Oxendine.

Henry Thomas “Tommy” Buckner, Jr. – age 70 of Corryton passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 3 2024. He was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church and was a U.S. Navy Veteran and worked as a truck driver for Express. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tommy and Martha Buckner; son, Henry Thomas Buckner, III.

He is survived by his brother, Rev. Keith Buckner and wife Kathy; nephew, Dustin Buckner; great nieces and nephews, Abbie and Annie Buckner; very special friend, Evette Patrick.

Junior “Bobcat” Bailey, – age 69 of Maynardville, born March 25, 1955 passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was of the Baptist faith. he loved operating machinery, watching races, wrestling, listening to music, and telling stories about the good ole days. He is preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Geraldine Bailey; mother, Wilma Smith Bailey; father, William Franklin Bailey, Sr.; sister, Teresa Lou Early; brother, David Bailey.

David Alin Grimes – age 69 of Maynardville born August 26, 1955 left this world on Friday, December 13, 2024 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Grimes and Sally Grimes/Berry; brother, Franklin (Dee) Grimes; sisters, Shirley Noland, Helen Jorden, Lucille Russell; daughter, Lori Bautista; granddaughter, Chelsey Minton.

Betty R. Haun-age 72 of Maynardville passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Willow Ridge Center. Preceded in death by her parents, Ezra Smith and Ruby (Lane) Boardwine.

She is survived by her son, Zach Haun of Knoxville; sister, Donna (Boardwine) Linn and niece, Ronda King of Arab, Alabama.

No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Earl Phillips-age 86 of Corryton passed away Wednesday morning at Beech Tree Manor Healthcare in Jellico. He was a member of Atkins Baptist Church and a retired employee of Wal-Mart, the East Town location. Preceded in death by wife, Nancy Phillips; parents, Rufus Henry Phillips and Stella Richardson Phillips Jones. Brothers, Luke, Herb, Hubert and Roy Phillips; sister, Billie Walton.

Martha Jean Atkins Carter, 85, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

She was born in Union County, Maynardville, TN on January 3, 1939.

Preceded in death by her parents, Horace Edward Atkins and Margaret Hamley Atkins; brothers Richard Atkins, Glenn Atkins, and John Atkins; parents-in-law, Frank Carter and Myrtle Sharp Carter, brothers-in-law, Marshall Carter, Otis Carter, Roy Carter and sisters-in-law, Betty Carter Monroe, Wilma Carter Reeves, Jan Carter Meyers.

Laura Burleson-age 53 of Maynardville, born July 21, 1971, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 9, 2024 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Laura attended Millers Chapel United Methodist Church, Maynardville. Laura was a busy body that loved crafts and sewing. Preceded in death by her father-in-law, Lawrence Burleson.

She is survived by her husband, David Burleson; mother-in-law, Jackie Benham Burleson and her many friends at Reily Foods.

James Robert Sands-age 63 of Washburn went home to be with the Lord, Monday, December 9, 2024. He was a farmer and a Union County Co-Op employee. He loved to hunt, fish, ginseng hunting, and farm with tractors. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Hettie Sands; daughter, Lisa Marie Sands; brothers, Roger and Roy Sands.