Reverend Jerry Gaylord Sexton (71) of Maynardville, TN, passed away after a long illness on February 23, 2023. Jerry was born October 12, 1951, and grew up among friends and family in what he referred to as Kettle Hollow. He was a talented builder, and many beautiful homes in the area were built by him. He learned early how to complete every step of his craft from the blueprints to the final polish. Many late nights were spent drawing or figuring on houses. He enjoyed recycling material from old barns and finding stone in rivers to add historical meaning to his structures.

Michael David Russell-age 64 of Luttrell passed away Wednesday morning, February 22,2023 at his home. He was a member of New Christian Rest Missionary Baptist. He was a loving father and grandfather. He was a retired heavy equipment operator in Excavation. In his spare-time he enjoyed fishing with his grandkids and being on the lake.

Preceded in death by mother, Joyce Ann Russell; sister, Tracy Russell; brother, James Russell.

James “Jim” A. Campbell – age 73 of Maynardville, passed away February 21, 2023 at Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center. Jim was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. Jim retired from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office as a Detective with 34 years of service and was one of the first Motorcycle Units with the department. No matter how he felt he was a big jokester and always could make you laugh and smile. He was the “self-proclaimed Mayor” of Cedar Grove Marina.

Michael Bradley Tolliver-age 54 of Luttrell passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home. Member of New Friendship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by mother, Barbara Sue (Wyrick) Rutherford; father, Bradley Tolliver; brother, Russell Luke Tolliver; sister, Rebecca Pierce.

James Mackenzie- born July 11, 1936, passed away February 21, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was born in Toronto, Canada and was a naturalized US Citizen.

He is preceded in death by parents, Millicent and Andrew Mackenzie. James is survived by wife, Patsy Sharp Mackenzie; and four children.

Besty J. Clayton-age 81 of Luttrell passed away Monday, February 20,2023 at her home.

Preceded in death by husband, Frederick C. Clayton; brother, Bobby Jost.

Henry R. Webb-age 79 passed away peacefully Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, with his wife of 61 years Betty Webb by his side. He was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church in Maynardville.

Preceded in death by his son, Timothy Webb; grandson Allen Wayne Webb; parents William & Lona Webb; brother Herman Webb and sister Patricia Jones.

Sylvia Carolyn Beeler-age 83 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Sunday morning, February 19,2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a born again Christian and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She is gone to be with the Lord and is resting in his arms. She had a heart of gold and was willing to help anyone in need. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren with all of her heart.

Preceded in death by daughter, Connie Beeler Campbell and son, Gary Wade Beeler.

Lois Ann Presley-age 73 of New Tazewell passed away Saturday morning, February 18, 2023 at her home. She was a member of Straight Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Alan Sweet; father, William Columbus Presley; mother, Eliza Martha Jane (Shoffner) Presley; sisters, Virgie Presley Bunker; Wilma Jean Presley Evans; Jessie Lee Presley Cole; brothers, William (Junior) Presley; Harold Presley; Lowell Presley; David Presley; Charles Presley.

Donna Nicely Lanford-age 65 of Washburn passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at U. T. Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Mary Elizabeth Forrest-age 78 of Luttrell passed away Friday morning, February 17, 2023 at Claiborne Medical Center. She was of the Church of God faith. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Susie Taylor.

Survivors: husband of 24 years, Douglas Forrest of Luttrell; daughter, Paula Bailey of Knoxville; step-children, Michael Forrest, Edward James Forrest, Rachel Stacy, Wendy Summers, Carl Huffman, Douglas Forrest. Grandchildren, Keisha Keen, Tiffany Bailey, Amanda Bailey, Dakota Huffman, Jacob Huffman, Kaitlin Huffman, Logan Forrest, Destiny Cary. Several great-grandchildren.

Pauletta Louise Hunter-age 79 of Rutledge, formerly of Robertsdale, Alabama passed away Thursday, February 16,2023 at Buchanan Place Heath and Rehab in New Tazewell. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband, Luther Hunter; daughter, Lisa Ramey; two brothers, Danny Whitaker and Mark Whitaker.

Survivors: sons, Gene Miller, Jr. of Florida and John Miller of Alabama; six Grandchildren; five Great-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Belles and Jeanne Henry. Dear friend, Mary Daniels of Alabama. Several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.

Margaret Frances Rose-age 71 of Corryton passed away Friday morning, February 17, 2023 at her home. She was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by grandson, Tanner Kieth Walker; parents, Claude and Cecil Muncey; brothers, Roy and Ronnie Muncey; sisters, Mary Norton and Charolette Coffey.

Tracey Ann (Coffey) Nicley – age 44 of Thornhill, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at her home. She was saved at an early age and was a member of Dutch Valley Church.

Jerry E. Bell-age 81 of Washburn passed away Wednesday morning, February 15,2023 at Select Specialty Hospital North.

Preceded in death by daughter, Teresa Bell; parents, Albert Eugene and Ora Christine Bell; brothers, Ed Bell and William (Peanut) Bell, Ed Bell; sister, Ada Ford, Marie Province, Mary Brady, Margaret Leake, Freda Lewis.

Peggy June (Seagle) Burggraf – age 71 of Tazewell, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at home to spend eternity in her Heavenly home with her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born December 13, 1951 to Earl and Ruby June Seagle. Peggy lived her Christian life and love for the Lord to everyone she met. She lived most of her life with heart problems, but she was known to have the biggest heart for people. The one-word people used to describe Peggy was “sweet”. One of her favorite verses was Proverbs 3:5-6.

David Edward Hutchison age-69 of Andersonville passed away Sunday, February 12,2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Irby Hutchison.

Survivors: sisters, Judy, Shirley and Susie; brother, Bobby along with a host of other loving family members.

Rev. Steve Tharp-age 64 of Luttrell went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center. He lived his life doing his best to make the Lord a good soldier. He was a dedicated member of New Friendship Baptist Church and was a former pastor of Blue Springs Baptist Church and Ridgeview Baptist Church. He was employed at Patterson Brothers as a truck driver. He is preceded in death by parents, Harley Lloyd and Elsie Fern Tharp; sister, Kimberly Tharp.

Ralph Sharp age 87 of New Tazewell was born July 24, 1935 and passed away February 10, 2023 at home peacefully in his sleep. He served his country in the Army for 7 years. He was owner of Sharps Grading Contractors for over 50 years, where he worked with his loving son and grandson. Ralph married Mildred Rosson August 15, 1958. He was a loving family man and enjoyed telling many stories over the years with his friends. Ralph was a member and deacon of Head of Barren Baptist Church.

Jose Luis DeLeon Lopez-age 55 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, February 8,2023 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. He was of the Catholic faith.

Preceded in death by his father Arnulfo DeLeon; wife, Christine DeLeon.