Lucy M. Grigsby – age 93 of Luttrell, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, November 12, 2018. She was a lifelong member of Cedar Ford Baptist Church. Lucy made an impact on the community through her service to Luttrell Elementary School and her church.
Rev. William Darrell Brewer-age 77 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Friday, November 9, 2018 at his home. Preceded in death by parents, William O. Brewer and Imogene Sherritze Brewer; sister, Janice Robins.
Survivors: wife, Jean M. Brewer; daughters, Charlotte (Robert) Jones, Elaine (Tim) Smith, Sandra (Rich) Griffith; step-children, Boyd (Mindy) Peters, Eric (Connie) Peters, Kelly (Donnie) Wiggins, 15 Grandchildren, 20 Great-Grandchildren. Brother, Mike; sisters, Kay, Sue and Kathy. Special friend and caregiver, Rebecca Collins.
Linda Sue Wilkerson-age 71 of Corryton passed away Thursday morning, November 8, 2018. She was a member of Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Harold G. Wilkerson; daughter, Deborah Atkins.
Survivors: children, Mark, Denise, Lonnie and Gabriel; ten grandchildren, Josh Atkins; Suzanne, Amber, Dexter and Steven Bolden; Jake, Riley, Maddy, Jackson and Delilah Wilkerson; six great-grandchildren, Hayden, Hayley, Haylynn, Hadley, Jasper and Emilee. Special aunt, Hettie Paul; special cousin, Ricky Vance.
Evelyn Grace Helton of Knoxville went to be with Jesus on November 6, 2018. She was the newborn daughter of Cynthia Helton and granddaughter of Jo Ellen Helton and Fred Anderson Helton; niece of Kristen Boisbert. Service will be private. Mynatt Funeral Home of Fountain City is honored to serve the Helton Family. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.
DeAnna Alexi, age 47, of Knoxville TN, daughter of Tony and Margo Alexi, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, under the care of the amazing staff at UT Medical Center, with her family holding her hands at her bedside. DeAnna had been under the care of UT Hospice at home prior to hospitalization. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Gertrude and Herman Cruze of Knoxville TN and her paternal grandparents Anthony and Betty Oleksy of New York. She was born in Silver Springs, MD on January 30, 1971. Survivors are her husband Christopher L.
Betty Jean Cross Rutherford-age 76 of Luttrell passed away peacefully 5 a.m. Thursday, November 8, 2018 at her home with her husband, Jim by her side. She was a member of Hudson Grove Church of God. Preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Edith McBee; brother, Sonny McBee and wife, Edna; sister, Carolyn Gibson.
Joseph “Joe” Smith, Jr., age 88 of Knoxville, went to be with the lord on November 6, 2018. He was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. He is a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He is preceded in death by daughter, Jo Ann Smith; wife, Roxie Ann Smith; brother, Robert Smith; sisters, Edith Grattis, Sarah Smith and Margaret Gray. He is survived by his brother, Bill Smith (Wanda); niece, Wanda Mulligan; great-nephew, Tyler Mulligan; many extended family and friends.
Eddie Joe Grissom-age 65 of Corryton passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at his home. Preceded in death by father, Verlin Grissom; brothers, Harvey, Darrell and Mike Grissom.
Survivors: children, Edward Horner and Angel Pittillo; mother, Betty Grissom of Maynardville; sisters, Sandra Stabnow, Diane McGinnis, Peggy Leonard; brother, Terry Grissom; fiancée, Denise Pack; grandchildren, Julie and Joey Hughett; several nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and a host of friends to include, Tom Hamby.
Joseph Anthony McDonald, age 50 of Knoxville died unexpectedly on November 2, 2018.
Joey is preceded in death by son, Ryan Anthony McDonald, parents Charles Roger McDonald, Sr. and Genevieve Miller, and fiancée Michele Sharp all of Knoxville, Tennessee.
He is survived by his daughter Chrystal Dunlap McDonald, grandchildren Jonathan, Destinee, Nathaniel and Kayden Travis, brother Charles Roger McDonald, Jr. (Donna), sister Teresa McDonald Cooper (Roberto), nephews Channing McDonald and Cameron Cooper all of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Brandon Leslie Harmon, age 25 of Knoxville, passed away October 31, 2018. Survived by mother Brenda Harmon (Mark Rogers), brothers, Scott Harmon, Austin Rogers, and Ben Rogers, nephew Jacob Harmon, grandparents Sandra Stagnolia and Doug Harmon (Becky). Family will receive friends Wednesday 6:00-8:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with service to follow at 8:00pm, Rev. Mike Darden will officiate. Family and friends will meet 2:45pm Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery for a 3:00pm interment.
Donna R. Stiner-age 55 of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Preceded in death by mother, Goldie Palmer; sister, Kathy Nelson and two brothers, Richard and Charlie Palmer.
Survived by the love of her life, Jeff Brown; children, Lacy Lambert, Crystal Lambert and Randy Harrell, Kendall Wayne Stiner; grandchildren, Kaitlin and Logan Lambert, Lucas and jenny Harrell and two other grandchildren. Donna will be missed by all who knew her.
Shelby Jean Beeler-age 78 of Luttrell passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 31, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital-Ft. Sanders. She was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Hughie Beeler; parents, Albert and Bonita Hensley; father and mother-in-law, Luther and Dorothy Beeler.
Jimmy “Jim” Chadwell – age 84 of Andersonville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith and was a United States Army veteran. He is a past Master and lifelong member of J. C. Baker Lodge #720 and a member of the Shriners and Scottish Rites.
Robert James Neal III, age 4 months, of Knoxville Tennessee gained his wings on October 26, 2018. He was a beautiful baby boy who was loved greatly by his family. He is survived by loving parents Brandy Kay Wrather and Robert James Neal of Williamsburg Kentucky, big sisters Taylor Neal and McKenna Wrather, big brother Robert James Neal II, grandparents; Sherrie Neal Johnson, Kirk & Anita Ramsey, and Greg Perkins of Williamsburg Kentucky. Family will receive friends on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel.
Gary Lynn McBee, 65, of Powell, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was a loving Husband, devoted Father, Grandfather and an avid outdoorsman. Preceded in death by his parents Horace and Beatrice McBee, and brother, Allen McBee.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Sandra Gail McBee; daughters, Michelle (Mark) Vaulton, Kelly McBee; grandchildren, Kenley Schwartz, Jason and Adam Vaulton; brother, Terry (Susie) McBee; sister, Cathy Chamberlain; brothers in-law, Tommy (Evelyn) Cass, John Cass; many nieces and nephews.
Jackie Lynn Jeffries, age 54, passed away October 27, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, and Gran Gran. She enjoyed living life to the fullest. She loved eating Mexican food, watching the Lifetime channel, and going to the lake with family and friends. Jackie had a contagious laugh and a beautiful smile. She was loved by everyone who met her. She was a kind and caring person who loved her family. Preceded in death by father John Pierce Leonard, step father-in-law, Larry Eugene Powell, and special friend, Rita Roth.
Jeffrey Frank Beeler-age 53 of Luttrell passed away Sunday evening, October 28, 2018 at his home. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Corryton. Preceded in death by parents, John and Dora Beeler; brothers, Johnny Lee Beeler, Jerry Beeler, Jerry Beeler; sister, Mary Beeler.
Survivors: sisters, Shyrle Wyrick, Libby Hensley and husband, Joey, Missy Beeler; three children, Jeffery, Amanda and Matthew. Eight grandchildren. Special friend, Dan “Smiley” Weens. Several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.
Mr. Joseph E. (Joe) Stephens age 57 of Clinton went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He was a Graduate of Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY. Joe enjoyed the fellowship of family reunions and sharing his knowledge this area’s history, and was a valued member of the Campbell County Historical Society. During the Summer months, Joe enjoyed socializing at the Oak Ridge City Pool. Preceded in death by Parents, Arlis Marion and Helen Nadine Heatherly Stephens, and Brother, John Arlis Stephens.
Mildred T. Wyrick-age 92 of Corryton went home to be with the Lord, October 28, 2018 after an extended stay at Trinity Nursing Facility. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Corryton. Preceded in death by son, Paul Edward Wyrick and many family members and friends. She was a retired employee of The Palm Beach Company.
Ralph J. Giles, born August 18, 1938 of Monroe County, Tennessee passed away October 27, 2018. He was a proud member of Teamsters Local 519 for 40 years, and he retired from Roadway Express. He enjoyed the fellowship and fun of being a street rod owner for many years, where he met many of his dear friends. He enjoyed his family, NASCAR, and trips to Daytona Beach. He attended church at Lonsdale United Methodist Church, where he became a member in 1971.