Chris Allen Killion, age 63, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully 2:50 am, Monday, August 24, 2020, at Tennova North Medical Center. He was a veteran of the US Army and a truck driver for many years. Chris was preceded in death by step-father, James “Ed” Dockery, and grandparents, Evelyn & Clifford Jones and Millard & Roxie Killion.
Bobbie Joyce Keck-age 80 of Maynardville, born May 3, 1940 went home to the Lord Friday, August 21, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Taylor's Grove Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, W. T. Keck; her children, Paris Keck of Maynardville; Danny Keck of New Tazewell; Lisa Sweet of New Tazewell; Tina Smith of Tazewell; parents, Willis (Bill) Rouse of Maynardville and Pheonie Keck Rouse of New Tazewell; sisters, Patricia Johnson King of Tazewell; Freda Roe of Kokomo, Indiana; Nancy Godsey of Maryville; Infant great-grandson, Kevin Helton.
Betty Ann Kitts-age 77 of Luttrell passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Beverly Park Place Healthcare in Knoxville. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, Henry (Earl) Grubb and Nancy Baker Grubb; husband, Charles Kitts; brother, James Grubb; nephew, James (Goober) Grubb; son-in-law, Mark Caldwell.
Survivors: daughter, Tonia Caldwell and Steve Cooper; sons, Chuck (Nancy) Kitts; brothers, Arthur Grubb, Leonard Grubb; Wayne (Linda) Grubb; sisters, Glinda (Frank) Justus; Teresa (Eddie) Satterfield; Eleven grandchildren, 10 Great-grandchildren.
Katie C. Cox, age 87 of Sharps Chapel, was born September 26, 1932. She passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2020. Katie was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Cox; Parents, Willard and Relda Brewer; sister, Virgie Perry and Elreda Cox; Brother Rondie Brewer.
Frances Lynch-age 90 of Luttrell passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Willow Ridge Center. She was a member of Warwick’s Chapel Baptist Church, Luttrell. Preceded in death by husband, Jack Lynch; infant children, Ronnie and Wilma; parents, Claude and Jesse Collins; sister, Wanda Underwood; brother, A. J. Collins.
Omer Ray Lee age 76 of Luttrell passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Beverly Park Place Healthcare in Knoxville. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
Survivors: sisters, Joyce Salyer of Knoxville; Mary Ogle of Andersonville. Several nieces and nephews.
Amy Carol Archer – age 42 of Strawplains, went to her heavenly home on August 19, 2020. She was at home when she made her journey. Amy was of the Baptist faith. She loved God and her family. Her son, Dalton Cox was the apple of her eye.
Helen Ruth West Barnes-age 79 of Maynardville passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a loving mom and mamaw and friend, but, especially a loving wife. She loved her family with all her heart. She was saved at an early age and was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by daughter, Linda Cox; parents, Bill and Bessie West; sister, Mary (Joe) Smith; mother and father-in-law who were like parents to her, Lee and Clovia Barnes.
Wilma “Dean” Ellison – age 86 of Sharps Chapel, passed away suddenly August 18, 2020 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Troy Ellison. Wilma is survived by her daughter, Janet (Ricky) Collins; son, Bobby (Beth) Ellison; granddaughers, Corryne Huxley and MiKayla Huxley; grandsons, Eric Lynn Collins, T. L. Ellison, II and Jordan Ellison; great grandson, Conner Collins; and caretaker, friend and family, Mamaw Brantley.
Jerry E. Bailey, Sr.-age 69 of Maynardville passed away Monday morning, August 17, 2020 at his home. He was saved at an early age and was of the Baptist faith. He was a logger for many years. Preceded in death by parents, Claude and Goldie (Thomas) Bailey; brother, Ray Bailey; daughter, Nicole “Nikki” Hickman.
Marie Ann Muntz-age 47 of Sharps Chapel passed away suddenly Monday, August 10, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Mary Ilean Dillion. She was a very precious housewife and a friend to all.
Survivors left behind include her husband, Robert Muntz, Sharps Chapel; two sisters, Judy Mace and Linda Pickens, both of Indiana.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
William “Billy” Emery Mihaltian-age 72 of Luttrell passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Big South Fork Medical Center. He had been a resident of Huntsville Manor Nursing Home. Billy was a retired contractor building houses and also operated the Union Ground Mall in Maynardville. Billy was an accomplished guitar player and drummer with various local bands. Preceded in death by father, Peter Mihaltian; sister, Angela Claire Mihaltian.
Sarah Ann “Sissy” Wolfe-age 63 of Thorn Hill passed away Monday afternoon, August 10, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church in Thorn Hill. Preceded in death by her father, Milton Allen; brother, Willie Allen and sister, Lennis Hensley.
Delores (Dee) Norris Koontz, age 89 of North Knoxville, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Mode and Lottie Riffey Mink; husbands, Clarence Norris and Dewey Koontz; son, Moe Norris; grandson, Michael Norris and all of Dee’s siblings. She is survived by her children, Saundra, Allen (Hazel), Darrell (Becky), Edna (Ricky), and David (Karen); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and several step children. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 11th at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City.
“The Legend” Larry Woodrow Cox age 75 of Knoxville passed away at home on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Larry served in the United States Army from 1963-1966. Afterwards he joined the Knoxville Police Department and served from 1967-1996 when he was severely injured in an on the job car accident which resulted in him being disabled and unable to return to the job he loved.
Horst Saegebrecht, age 79, of Corryton,TN, went on to be with the Lord August 3, 2020. Horst was a loving Father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by wife, Carolyn Saegebrecht, son, Dieter Saegebrecht and daughter, Doris Kimball.
Johnny E. Jones, age 81, of Halls formerly of the Gibbs community, passed away peacefully at his home 3:00pm Wednesday, August 5, 2020, surrounded by his family. He attended Graveston Baptist Church and faithfully read his bible daily. He was a 1957 graduate of Gibbs High School. He was the owner of Jones Refrigeration for many years. He was an avid Kentucky Wild Cat Basketball fan. Preceded in death by parents, Luella and Edmond Jones and brother Dr. Edward Branson.
Connie (Smith) Macklin – age 64 of Maynardville, passed away suddenly on August 6, 2020. She was a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by parents, Glen and Ina Mae Smith; and mother-in-law, Donna Macklin. Connie is survived by husband, Rick Macklin; siblings and spouses; and many nieces and nephews.
Daniel Lee Baker, born October 24, 1946 in Knoxville, TN, passed away August 1, 2020 in Pigeon Forge, TN. Preceded in death by parents John Baker and Eula Effinore “Effie” Wilson Baker, brothers John Wayne and George Caswell Baker.
Julian Osborne, 18 yrs old, passed away July 30, 2020. She was a 2019 High School Graduate, currently enrolled at Walters State and was ready to take on the world. Julian loved adventure, outdoor activities and being with her friends. She leaves behind the love of her life Derek Norris and furbaby Molly. Her smile was contagious and will be missed beyond measure by family and friends. Celebration of life will be held Friday, August 7, 2020, at 6:30 pm at Faithway Baptist Church, 4402 Crippen Road, Knoxville, TN 37918. Pastor Rick Passmore & Ricky Graves will be officiating.