Rebecca Jean Edwards, born December 1, 1954, passed away October 3, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Retha Faye Hatley and William Riley Coffey; daughter Michelle Edwards; brothers James and William Coffey; granddaughter Whitney Godfrey.
Oren H. Myers, age 97, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Monday, October 2nd, 2017. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during World War II as a long-range radar operator and a morse code instructor. He graduated from the University of Tennessee and worked in health physics, seismology, and human development at Union Carbide of Oak Ridge until he later retired. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, coin collecting, HAM radio operating and spending time with family. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, June McBee Myers, brothers Dr. W.M. Myers Jr. (Cupie) and J.B.
Marie Elaine Freeman Dewberry, age 61, of Knoxville passed away October 1, 2017. She was of the Christian faith. Elaine was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. Preceded in death by parents Roy and Theresa Freeman and brother Robert Freeman. Survived by husband Michael Dewberry; children Daniel (Christy) Johnson, David (Nickie) Johnson, and Camie (Ryan)Kuhn; grandchildren Hayden, Dylan, and Mason Johnson, Emma Grace Johnson, Reese, Kaelyn, and Channing Kuhn; sisters Jean (Woody) Manley, Ann Lancaster, and Jan Denton; brother Thomas (Karen) Freeman; several nieces and nephews.
Faye Smith, age 93, of Knoxville passed away October 2, 2017. She was a godly woman who was a longtime member of Smithwood Baptist Church. She retired from Knox Department Stores and the University of Tennessee as a switch board operator. She enjoyed quilting at the O’Conner Center, working with Women in Missions, and bird watching. She loved her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by devoted and loving husband Robert (Bob) Smith; parents Sarah Beulah and Lon Maston Cooper; daughter Bobbie Faye Price.
Jeffrey Alan Nicely-age 49 of Maynardville passed away suddenly Monday morning, October 2, 2017 in Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents, James Austin and Mary Ann Nicely; sister, Donna Lynn Tharp.
Survivors: son, Jacob Alan Nicely; daughter, Katie Nicely; grandson, Braxton Lee Smith; nephews, Cody and Joshua Tharp, Eric Nicely.
Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Randolph H. “Ranny” Turner-age 82 of Maynardville passed away Monday morning, October 2, 2017 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member and deacon of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Hazel and Hattie J. Turner; brother, Edward Turner; sisters, Anna Mae Turner, Faustine Dukes, Waywona Johnson; great-grandson, Sylas Richardson.
Jesse “J. C.” Hill – age 74 of Maynardville, born in Luttrell, Tennessee May 13, 1943, went home to meet his Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ early Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center after a short illness. J. C. was a long standing member of Warwick’s Chapel Baptist Church where he gave his heart to the Lord at age 11 on November 28, 1954. He served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years and loved the Lord and his church family. He was a graduate of HMHS class of ’62. J. C.
Joe Thomas Funderburk, age 69, passed away September 23, 2017 after a long illness. He was born on March 25, 1948 in Charlotte, North Carolina and was currently residing in Knoxville, Tennessee and employed by Beverly Steel for the past 15 years. Joe enjoyed outdoor activities and visiting Cade’s Cove with friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Kenny Funderburk; son, Kip Funderburk.
Billy Gene Stewart-age 78 of Maynardville passed away Thursday morning, September 28, 2017 at Willow Ridge Center in Maynardville. No services are planned at this time. Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Charlie Edward Cox-age 77 of Maynardville passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at home. He was a member of Pennington Chapel Baptist Church and a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Preceded in death by wife, Margie Louise Cox; son, Joey Edward Cox; parents, Porter and Roberta Cox; brother, Billy Joe Cox.
Survivors: son, Timothy Scott Cox; granddaughters, Brandi Hope Cox and Taylor Buckner; sisters, Dovie Smith, Mickie Nicley, Kathy Jones; brothers, James Edward Cox and Robert Earl Cox. Several nieces and nephews.
Jerry Douglas Hughett, Jr. age 51 went home to be with his Heavenly Father on September 26, 2017 after a long illness. Jerry was a member of Sunnyview Baptist Church, which he loved and considered to be extended family. Preceded in death by father, Jerry D. Hughett Sr.; grandmother, Katherine Hughett; uncle, Van A. Hughett. Jerry leaves behind the love of his life and wife of 22 years, Christi; cherished children, Kaylie and Van; special aunt, Linda Thomas; brother, Jeff Hughett, and many other loving family and friends. Family will receive friends 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Thelma Burchett Bolton Massengill, born November 29, 1923, went to meet her Savior on September 25, 2017, at the age of 93. She was saved at a young age and was a member of Beaverdale Baptist Church in Halls. Thelma retired from Mt. Valley Head Start after many years of dedicated service. Thelma and her late husband traveled extensively and were proud to say they visited all fifty states and several Canadian providences. She loved to quilt and especially loved making homemade quilts for her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Rev. Charles Edward “Chip” Warwick-age 72 of the New Loyston Community, Maynardville went home to be with his Saviour Monday, September 25, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. He leaves behind a wonderful testimony of salvation in which he received when he was 21 years old. He later announced his calling to preach at the age of 40. He stood steadfast, unmovable upon his faith in his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He pastored churches in Union and Knox County and was blessed to see countless souls saved.
Harold Anthony Erwin, age 72, of Maynardville went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2017. He was a devoted member of New Testament Baptist Church. Harold served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Agnus Erwin. He is survived by loving wife of 32 years Carol Erwin; son Jeff (Debbie) Baerman; daughter Tammy (Charles) Zirkle; grandchildren Richard Watt, Amber (Zachary) Mainwaring, Ashley Stout, Alexandria (Nick Larson) Hart, 13 great grandchildren; and many other loved ones.
Joseph Stanley LaRue passed away September 23, 2017. He was a veteran of the US Army. Stanley loved the outdoors, especially to hunt and fish. Preceded in death by parents Elmer and Golda LaRue. Survived by siblings Roy (Janice) LaRue, Leonard (Ellie) LaRue, Shirley (Elijah) Turpin, Brenda (Gary) Beeler, Sharon (Phil) Boles; and special friends Ruthie and David Black. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.
Barbara Sue Evars Ridenour, age 69, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with The Lord September 23, 2017. She was a graduate of Fulton High School and was a devoted member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. Barbara was an amazing baker and loved Elvis. Barbara was preceded in death by: mother Mary Etta Evars (Nanny), loving husband of 38 years Homer Ridenour, and daughter Annetta Evars.
Janet D. Dyer Williams Hopson, age 77, of Corryton, passed away at her home with her loving family at her side. Preceded in death by husband Samuel Hopson; son Richard Williams; father John “Boss” Dyer; mother Edna Mae Dyer; grandsons Bradley Delph and great grandson Richard Dylan Gaddy; and son-in-law Gary Clark, Sr..
Bobby Joe McCarter, age 79 of Sevierville, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 in the Jefferson County Health and Rehab Center after a valiant battle with a long illness.
Bobby was born to J.B. McCarter and Susie (Monroe) McCarter on July 13, 1939 in Maynardville. Tennessee. He spent several years growing up in Johnson City, Tennessee. Bobby was a charter member of the First Red Bank Baptist Church.
Robert Edgar Murrell, Jr.-age 61 of Luttrell passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert E., Sr. and Martha Louverne Murrell; brothers, Chester and Gary Murrell.
Norman Hotham, Jr.-age 60 of New Tazewell, born February 20, 1957 died Monday, September 18, 2017 at Ft. Sander’s Regional Medical Center. He was a resident of New Tazewell, TN for 60 years. Preceded in death by mother, Anna Marie Runions; grandfather, Albert Runions; grandmother, Mary Etta Runions.