Victor Lee Childress, age 63 of Halls, passed away on Tuesday January 2, after a long battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Halls, TN and attended Halls High School. Vic was a devoted husband and son, who enjoyed many different hobbies. He was a fabulous cook and an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed raising animals of all kinds, and flying his drone. Vic was preceded in death by his mother, Daisy Childress and numerous aunts and uncles.
Myra L. White, age 58 of Luttrell, went to be with the Lord Wednesday January 3, 2018. She was an amazingly loving, caring and beautiful person inside and out. There are not enough words to describe how much she meant to so many people, especially her daughter. Preceded in death by parents Faye and Ed Collett. Survived by husband Joe White and only daughter and best friend April White. Family will receive friends Sunday 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with service to follow at 6:00p.m. Rev. Bill Berry, Rev. Glen Davis, and Rev John Collett will be officiating.
Jean Fender, age 85, passed away December 30, 2017. She retired from Joliet Terrace Nursing Home. Preceded in death by parents Raymond and Edith Dippold; brother and sister-in-law Arkel and Dorothy Dippold; and son-in-law Don Cole Jr. Left to cherish her memory are children Jim (Janet) Fender and Diane (Rob) Payton; granddaughters Kristen Cole and Laurie Cole; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Knoxville Area Rescue Mission (Karm) or Second Harvest Food Bank.
Eddie Earl Phibbs, age 70, of Andersonville went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher. He was a retired Drafting Engineer who loved antique cars and frequented many car shows with his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Lorine Phibbs; half-brothers, Robert and Buddy Phibbs; half-sisters, Mary Louise Phibbs and Juanita Adcock.
Cleo Bradley Capps, age 86, of Powell, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2017. She was a member of Beaverdale Baptist Church. She has attended Sharon Baptist Church for the last 18 years. She worked at Standard Knitting Mill for 34 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude & Roxie Bradley and brother, Glenn Bradley. She is survived by husband, J.B. Capps; a very devoted and loving son, Doug Capps; her twin brother, Leo Bradley; sisters, Ruby Ridner, Imogene McElroy, Evelyn Keith, and Claudine Williams, and several nieces and nephews.
Rick Lee Fox-age 66, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on December 30, 2017 at Hospice of Chattanooga after suffering many years from the complications of cardiovascular disease. He was born September 23, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana and graduated from Fulton High School and the Tennessee Institute of Electronics in Knoxville, TN. He was baptized at Edgemoor Baptist Church in Clinton, TN and is currently a member of Greenwood Baptist Church. He retired from the Mueller Company in Chattanooga, and was dedicated to his beloved family and friends.
Dorothy (Dottie) Marie Anderson Calloway Zirkle passed away on December 28, 2017, after a brief illness. Born on September 13, 1925, Dottie was the youngest of Sam and Edith Anderson’s 12 children. She loved to share that she was born in the basement of her grandparents’ house. Birthdays were a special event for Dottie—a true time of celebration. She was thrilled to reach her 90th birthday, celebrating in her bathing suit!
Richard Steven “Steve” Geames, age 63, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 28th, 2017, after putting up a hard fight against cancer. He was born November, 24th 1954 in Knoxville, TN and graduated from Gibbs High School in 1972. Steve was a beloved father, an Army Veteran, and most importantly a follower of our Lord and Savior. Steve was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. He was preceded in death by father C.W. Geames. He is survived by mother, Carrie Geames. Children: Amanda, Michael and his wife Tara, Ashley, and Cody.
Gregory Lynn Loy, born September 9, 1959, passed away at Fort Sanders Hospital at 7:11 pm, December 27, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Loy and father, John Lee Loy. He is survived by his mother, Wanda F. Bruner; sisters, Cheryl Stanifer and Diane Loy; son, Justin Loy and his loving mother and friend, Angie Pollard; daughter, Shauna Varnell Loy. Cremation has been chosen. No services planned at this time. Please leave online condolences for the Loy family at www.mynattfh.com.
Teresa Jean Kirby-age 45 of Corryton passed away Friday morning, December 29, 2017 at Ft. Sander’s Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by sister, Elizabeth Ann Kirby; grandfather, Everett Wolfenbarger, Sr.; grandparents, George and Cora Wynn.
Survivors: mother, Ellen Wynn Helton; father and step-mother, Everett (Linda) Wolfenbarger, Jr.; fiancé, Edward Smith, Jr.; niece, Felicia Martin.
Angela Dawn Strange Barnard-age 33 of Rutledge went to be with the Angels Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Beloved mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She was preceded in death by grandmother, Nellie Hall and grandfather, Fate Mabe.
Darrell Wayne Hayes – age 45 of Maynardville, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 27, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. Darrell was a self-employed sheetrock contractor for several years. He was a loving husband, father and a friend to many.
Mae Elizabeth “Betsy Bull” Runions-age 41 of Tazewell passed away peacefully Monday night, December 25, 2017 at U. T. Medical Center with her family and friends by her side. Betsy was a graduate of CCHS Class of 1994 and of Walters State Community College. She was employed by Cherokee Health Systems of Maynardville, TN for over 17 years. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Burl & Mary McAfee Seals, Barnett & Dollie Bull, and mother-in-law, Margaret Runions Poore, and father-in-law, Estel Runions Jr.
Kimberly Renee (Lyles) Milsap Shipley, age 51, of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly December 24, 2017 at home. She was a lover of Jesus. Preceded in death by father Ralph J. Milsap; grandmother “Mama” Gussie Lyles and grandfather Bill Lyles. Survived by husband of 31 years Charles R. Shipley; daughter and son-in-law Brittany and Matt Reynolds; mother Ruth Milsap; sister Tonya Coker; brother and sister-in-law Bryan and Nicole Milsap; nieces and nephews Sydni, Bailee, Leah, Austin, and Jeremey Crum; several family and friends who are too many to list in Knoxville and South Carolina.
Ruby Merle Edwards– age 94, formerly of Edwards Road in Maynardville, TN died December 25, 2017. She was born on January 28, 1923, in Paris, TN and grew up there on the family’s dairy farm. In addition to helping run the family’s dairy farm she also worked for TVA in the Reservoir and Properties Management department in Paris, TN prior to her marriage. She married her husband Ben Quintell Edwards, her best friend Sue’s brother, on February 5, 1949. They raised three children in Southaven, MS.
Eileen I. Wolfenbarger, 89, of Knoxville, passed away December 24, 2017, at home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by parents Lee Inklebarger and Bessie Skeen Inklebarger; siblings Edward Inklebarger, Loreda Brabson, Doyle Inklebarger; and grandson Mark Wolfenbarger.
Wanda Abrams Kirby, 87, of Seymour went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was the most caring, loving mother, and grandmother anyone could ask for. She was a member of Oak City Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen H. Kirby; sons Billy Lee Kirby, Marion Joe Kirby and Tony Glen Kirby; Mother Edith Saylor Abrams and brother Willie Abrams. She is survived by; daughter, Teresa Childress and husband, Roger; sons, Terry Kirby, wife Lois, Kenneth Kirby, wife Karen, Jimmy Kirby, and wife Brenda.
Ira E. Wishart III, age 73 went home to be with the Lord on Friday December 22nd, 2017.Ira was born May 7th, 1944 to Eldon and Jean Wishart who have preceded him in death. Ira worked at the Tool Crib for 30 plus years where he retired in 1999. He was an active member of Buffat Heights Baptist Church.
Ralph Bailey-age 94 of Washburn passed away Tuesday morning, December 26, 2017 at home. He was a member and deacon of Pennington Chapel Baptist Church. Retired employee of Lays Packing Company with 35 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife, June Bailey; daughter, Georgetta; parents, Eck and Flora Bailey; sisters, Lucy Kate Nicely, Ruby Nicely, Lorene Nicely and Lois Muncey.
Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Coy and Sharon Bailey. Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Nancy Carol “Hayo” Cox, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away surrounded by her family on December 24, 2017 after a long battle with dementia. She was born on April 6, 1948 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was a loving Christian and very devoted to her family. She loved doing for others. We will always love you more. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Marie Dunn; step-father, Hobert Dunn; granddaughter, Andy Cox.