Jamie Lynn Ramsey-age 47 of Blaine passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Indian Ridge Baptist Church and a graduate of Rutledge High School, Class of 1997. Jamie was a very special person who was loved by all. Preceded in death by brother, Travis Scotty Ramsey; grandparents, Vate and Evelyn Ramsey; Harold and Vada Patterson along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Earl Munsey-age 59 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Alene Munsey Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Rosalee Munsey; brother, Johnny Buckner; grandson, Seth Munsey.
Lee Carroll “Buddy” Brantley-age 75 of Maynardville passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born to Cliff and Mary (Shropshire) Brantley in August of 1946 in Morristown, TN. Buddy was a 1964 graduate of Horace Maynard High School, and retired from Southern Railway in 2006 after 38 years of employment.
Michael Randall “Randy” Harrell-age 63 of Washburn passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Claiborne Medical Center. Randy was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Everett and Mossie Harrell; sisters, Sue England, Jennie Suffridge, Diane Williams, Betty Davis and Kay Nicley; son, John Coffman.
Moniek Danielle Perry-age 35 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Friday morning, May 27, 2022 at her home. Preceded in death by son, Austin Perry; grandparents, J. C. and Maggie Rouse; Wanda Perry.
Survivors: husband, Amelio Martinez; two sons, Jose Daniel Garcia and Miguel Luis Perry; father, Danny Perry; mother, Sheila (Rouse) Perry; brother, Christopher Perry; sister, Rheannon Childress. Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Samantha LeeAnn Gulley-age 31 of Tazewell, born April 23, 1991 passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She was saved October 3, 1999 at Highland Baptist Church in Sharps Chapel. Preceded in death by her grandmothers, Bonnie Shoffner Massengill and Martha Mills; step-grandfather, Larry Mills; grandfather, John V. Gulley.
Janie Dominguez Gonzales-age 71 of Luttrell passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center.
No services are planned.
Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Lois Marie Williams-age 92 of New Tazewell (Union County), born March 24, 1930 passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at her home. She was saved at an early age and was a longtime member of Leatherwood Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and sister. Preceded in death by husband, John Franklin Williams; parents, Matt and Ollie (Russell) Evans; brothers, Carl Alfred and Clay Evans; sisters, Cecil Keck, Julie McGeorge and Resette Walls; infant sister, Faye; grandson, Brandon Williams and son-in-law, Larry Weaver.
Ben Hugh Williford - age 89 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully May 24, 2022. No services are planned at this time. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Ben Williford. 865-992-5002 trinityfuneralhome.net
Mark Anthony Heath, Jr. - age 40 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully May 25, 2022 at home. No services are planned at this time. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Mark Heath, Jr. 865-992-5002 trinityfuneralhome.net
Amy Marie Coffey Smith, age 47, of Maynardville, Tennessee, passed away at home on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Amy was born April 28, 1975. She attended Big Ridge Elementary School, J. Frank White Academy, and Lincoln Memorial University where she earned a Bachelor Degree in Visual Art in 1996. In later years, she returned to teach at Big Ridge Elementary and to serve in multiple positions at Lincoln Memorial University including the role as Director of Alumni Services. She also worked in the Joyner Library at East Carolina University.
Hearts are heavy by the loss of Logan Daniel Black-age 26 of Newport passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 in Knoxville. A young man so full of light and love that befriended everyone he ever met. He was a son, brother, father, and dear friend to many. He will forever be missed.
Survivors: son, Sammy; daughters, Hynlie and Vanessa; mother, Rheannon Childress; brother, Dylan Childress; sister, Tiffany Black; nephew, Alyzae Robertson; nieces, Kilayla Black and Delilah Black. Grandmother, Sheila Rouse; uncle, Jack Childress. Several other aunts, uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles.
Brenda Carol (Collins) Relford-age 72 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of Ailordale Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Wren and Adell (Ford) Collins; sisters, Evelyn and James Sands, Lorene Collins, Wanda and Danny Whitson; brothers, Clay and Brenda Collins, Jimmy Collins.
Josie Chesney-age 94 of Luttrell passed away peacefully Monday, May 16, 2022 at home with her family. She was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Elbert and Easter Hammock; husband, Richard “Dick” Chesney; daughter-in-law, Vivian Chesney; sisters, Christine Wallace and Esteen Hammock.
Dorothy Sanders – age 79 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 14, 2022 surrounded by her family.
She is preceded by husband, Harold Sanders; parents, Edward and Elizabeth (Rogers) Cooper; brothers, Andrew, Jack and Dennis Cooper: and grandson, Randall Sands. Dorothy is survived by former husband, Fred McHaffie; daughters, Debra McHaffie, Faye Sands, Fredda McHaffie and Donna Beason; son, Fred McHaffie, Jr.; five grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Dulcie Renee Gunter-age 52 of Sharps Chapel passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in North Carolina.
Survivors: son, Marty Rogers of Maryville; daughter, Kenzie Lou Rogers of Maryville. Parents, Ed and Delores Warren of Sharps Chapel; siblings, Billy and Lorrie Lacy; Sheila Warren Honer; Wendy Warren; Tony Warren; Mark and Linda Warren; Troy Warren; Eddie Warren; April and Rob Miracle. Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Louise Needham Phipps-age 90 of Powder Springs passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 9, 2022 at the home of her son. She was a member of Johnson’s Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Martha Needham; husband, Charles Phipps; son, Larry Phipps.
Randy Edward Blankenship-age 64 of Washburn, born March 27, 1958 passed away suddenly Thursday, May 5, 2022. He was a Christian and was of the Baptist faith. Retired employee of Carmeuse Lime and Stone (Luttrell Operation). He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by father, Coy Blankenship; nephew, Dennis Dalton; grandparents, Ernest and Ida Blankenship; Vaughn and Ida Mae Wolfenbarger.
Elmer Warren Seymour, Jr.-age 61 of Corryton passed away Tuesday morning, May 3, 2022 at U. T. Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1960 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. He was a member of Comforter in Christ Church. He loved everyone unconditionally and everyone loved him. He was preceded in death by wife, Annette Seymour; parents, Elmer Warren, Sr. and Martha Seymour; brother, Timothy Seymour.
Karen Darlene Booker-age 66 of Luttrell passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home after a hard and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by all her family. Karen was of the Baptist faith and a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Lucille Loop; nephew, Shane Smith.