Bonnie Smith Needham-age 76 of Washburn passed away Saturday morning, February 24, 2018 at her home. She was a member of Needham’s Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Rev. Billy Needham; parents, Fate and Lenior Smith; brother, Paul Smith.
Margie L. Helton-age 83 of Washburn went to be with the Lord Friday morning, February 23, 2018. She was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. James Earl Helton; daughter, Betty (Helton) Beeler, brothers, Billy, Hue Gene, Jerry and Robert Graves.
Claude Hamilton Mynatt-age 92 of Maynardville passed away Friday morning, February 23, 2018 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was preceded in death by wife, Genevieve Cooke Mynatt; parents, Horace and Gertrude Robinson Mynatt; brothers, Vernon and Herbert Mynatt; sister, Elizabeth Mynatt.
Jewell Kay (Anderson) Green - age 71 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home, February 24, 2018. She was of the Baptist faith.
Sam Jelf, age 74, son of the late Rev. William and Katherine Jelf, was born in Madisonville, TN and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Sam attended Hiwassee College and served in the USAF in Germany and England. Sam and his wife, Sandra Braden Jelf, were married 52 wonderful years and are proud parents of Gregory (Joanna) and Tonya and three grandchildren, Sophia, Ian, and Joanna. He is also survived by Bill Jelf, Trudy Jelf, Oleva Braden, Mike Braden, Johnny Braden, and Barbara (Steve) Chandler and several nieces and nephews. Sam’s vocation was banking.
Fred Carl King, age 90, passed away February 21, 2018 at Westmoreland Nursing Home and Rehab Center. Preceded in death by father Taylor King, mother Lona Brown King, son Stephen King, brother Eugene King, and sister Evelyn Whaley. Survivors include sister Pauline McManus, daughter Connie Jackson, sons Fredrick King (Chrissy), David King (Penny), grandchildren Kirsten King, Tyler King, Amber Welch, Todd King, and Gregory Jackson (Renee), several great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Estelle Ella Edmondson Loy of Maynardville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the age of 104.
A native of Union County, Estelle was born in the Nave Hill community on January 8, 1914. She was a retired school teacher and received her teaching certification from Lincoln Memorial University. Estelle educated generations of families in the county, having taught first through eighth grades in a one-room schoolhouse in the Nave Hill and Hubbs Grove schools. She ended her 30 year-career at Maynardville Elementary School.
James (Frank) Edwards, age 80, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 22nd after a long illness. He enjoyed time with his family, especially his grandchildren and playing his guitar. He was a member and deacon of Bryams Fork Baptist Church.
Irene (Walker) Nelson - age 83 of Halls passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, mamaw, aunt, and friend. She is now rejoicing in heaven alongside of her husband Arvel Marion Nelson, daughter Martha Nelson, grandson Jason Nelson, parents Andy and Cora Walker, brothers Glen Walker, Houlk Walker, Perry Walker, sisters Virgie Gabriel, Cecila Brantley, and Ethel Dennis. Her legacy lives on through her loving and devoted family: daughter Judy (David) Walton, sons Tommy (Marlene) Nelson and Jeff Nelson.
Scott Sparks, age 51, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 19th, 2018. Scott earned his bachelors degree from the University of North Carolina, his masters degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and was a teacher at Karns High School. He was a former College Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, former Pastor at White Stone Church, and founding Pastor of The Grove Church. Scott's passion was leading people to Christ and walking along side them in their faith journey.
John Sterling Inklebarger, age 82, of Corryton, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was a member of Graveston Baptist Church. He owned his own trucking company hauling building materials until a tragic accident in 1973 that left him disabled. He loved traveling with family and spending time with his friends whittling and trading knives. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Frank Humphrey, age 81, of Knoxville, TN, gained his angel wings on Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by: Wife: Ann Humphrey Father: Frank T. Humphrey Mother: Ella Hammock Brothers: Eddie, John and Larry Humphrey Sister: Francis Adams Son in Law: Bob Greene Survived by: Daughter: Vickie Greene, Son: Frank “Scott” and Rhonda Humphrey Granddaughter: Tiffany and Dale Coward Great Grandchildren: Dalacie and Kyle Coward Brother: Gary Humphrey, Sisters: Brenda Owen and Linda Brooks. Special Sister in Law: Judy Ogle, Special nephew and Niece: Joseph and Alexis Stafford.
Flossie Irene “Nanny” Sherritze-age 90 of Maynardville, born December 3, 1927 went to be with her Lord Sunday morning, February 18, 2018 at home. She was devoted to her family and her church. She was a member of Hines Creek Baptist Church in which she was instrumental in getting organized in the early 1950’s. Preceded in death by parents, Edgebert and Lucy Wyrick; husband, Charles “Rattler” Sherritze; daughter, Norma Faye Sherritze; brothers, Ralph, John, Fate, Jim, Ceba, Swann, J. Will and Earl Wyrick.
Austin Logan Knight, age 18 of Knoxville passed away February 17, 2018. He was in the class of 2018 at Halls High School, where he wrestled for 1 year and played football for 1 year, and had completed all of his requirements to graduate and started college at Roane State to become an EMT. He was a member of Lonsdale United Methodist Church. Austin loved to fish and hunt and was a member of the Children of the American Revolution.
Jackie Ray Campbell-age 70 of New Tazewell passed away Friday afternoon, February 16, 2019 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of Chittums Chapel Baptist Church and was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.
Survivors: sisters: Margie Stansberry and Nancy Harvey, both of New Tazewell.
Private memorial service will be held at a later date. In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
James D. Kirk, age 75, of Corryton, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2018. He was 6-year veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of Holston High School and a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He loved volunteering at the church’s “Hope Mission House at the Crossroads.” He was a former member of the Volunteer Street Rod Association. He retired from ORNL in Oak Ridge after 27 years of service. He was preceded in death by parents, Earl & Dorothy Kirk.
Nancy Joyce Harmon Jones born February 20, 1936, age 81, of Powell, Tennessee passed away February 14, 2018 just shy of her 82nd birthday. She attended Spartanburg General Hospital School of Nursing and was a 1957 graduate. She was a RN with Ft. Sanders Regional for over 30 years.
She was preceded in death by parents John and Kathleen Harmon; daughter Jennifer Jones Crowe; and brother C.B. Harmon.
Ethel Louise Clark, age 90, passed away at home Wednesday, February 15, 2018. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Ollie Tipton and Mary Louise Burnett; and her brother, Elmer Paul Tipton.
Marjorie Ruth Arden Henegar, age 84, of Knoxville, passed away February 14, 2018. She was a life-long member of Salem Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and played the organ for many years. She retired from Salem Baptist Church after many years of dedicated service. In her spare time, Marjorie enjoyed bowling and participating in many leagues and teams in town. She is preceded in death by her father, George Arden; mother and step-father, Louemma & George Humphries; brother, Clarence Henry Arden; sister, Mary McLain.
Joyce Arrowood Walker, age 83, of Knoxville, passed away February 11, 2018. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell and also faithfully attended Black Oak Heights Baptist Church for many years. Joyce loved her family and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by husband, Claude E. Walker; parents, Ashley & Rosa Arrowood; sisters, Opal Morgan, Juanita Skellington, Virginia Arrowood, and Dorothy Sizemore; and brothers, Bill Arrowood, Mickey Arrowood, and Ashley Arrowood Jr.