Frankie Joe Wood-age 64 of Luttrell passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his home. He was a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1979. He was of the Baptist faith and a retired carpenter. Preceded in death by his parents, Brady and Nola (Lawson) Wood; brothers, Ronald Wood, Donald Wood, Gary Wood, Jim Wood; sister, Thelma Hill.
Sharon Tharp-age 67 of Luttrell passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at her home. Preceded in death by her parents, Norman Dyer and Lilie Carden; brothers, Tommy Dyer, Charlie Carden; sister, Kathy Cunningham.
She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Coy Tharp; daughter, Carla Stephenson-McClamrock and husband, Cory McClamrock; grandchild, Austin Stephenson; daughter, Sherry Tharp; grandchild, Coy Wyatt Tharp and many brothers, sister, nieces and nephews.
Kari Mae Robertson Sturgill-age 33 of Middlesboro, KY, formerly of New Tazewell, TN, born October 5, 1991 and passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Middlesboro ARH Hospital. She was saved at Lily Grove Baptist Church at an early age. She was a graduate of Claiborne County High School, class of 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Deneen (Wynn) Robertson; grandparents, J.R. Wynn and Elmo and Edith Robertson.
Loy Herbert Nicley – age 76 of Washburn, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Powder Springs Missionary Baptist Church and a retired employee of Star Construction. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Maurine Nicley; sons, Brad Nicley, Matthew Nicley; siblings, Joyce Hurst, Leo Nicley, Mark Nicley; mother-in-law, Inez Merritt.
Carolyn Gay (Grant) Leonard-age 60 of Washburn passed away Wednesday evening, July 9, 2025 at her home after a battle with cancer. She was born July 15, 1964 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and was a member of Pennington Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn E. Grant, Sr. and Nancy Bryer Grant. Sons, Bobby Hamby; Daniel Shelton and wife, Tina; grandson, Donavon Shelton; sisters, Debbie Grant and Beth Shelton.
Joseph McGowan died on June 29, 2025, in Maynardville, TN, age 55. A native of Knoxville, Joe graduated from West High School, then served in the Navy before earning a BA in English Literature from the University of TN. He lived in Los Angeles for 25 years with his wife and family, working as a propmaster and driver in the film industry, a proud member of IATSE Local 44 and Teamsters Local 399. Joe was a poet, a world-traveler, a lover of mountains. He knew every street in Los Angeles, every dirt road in the Mojave, and every highway-exit BBQ shack in the South.
Lisa Marie Wooliver-age 59 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Friday, July 4, 2025 at U. T. Medical Center. She was of the Christian faith. Preceded in death by father, Frank Wooliver; mother, Betty Bays.
Survivors: sons, Marshall Ford and wife, Tiffany of Maynardville; Robbie Ford of Knoxville. Nine grandchildren. Brothers, Danny Wooliver and wife, Brandi; Gary Wooliver; sister, Terri Welch. Several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.
No services are planned. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Geneva Ruth (Carpenter) Frazier – age 76 of Knoxville, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She was a member of Carter Road Baptist Church.
Barbara Radford – age 73 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025 at Claiborne Medical Center with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. She was a caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Her strength, warmth and steady presence touched the lives of all who knew her. Barbara spent her life putting family first and was known for her kind heart, gentle spirit and quiet grace.
Marie Carmon “Tootie” Johnson-age 81 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 28, 2025 at her home. She was a member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church. She was a retired employee of Levi Strauss Company. Marie was a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1962. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Steven Johnson; son, Wayne Johnson; daughter, Sharon Washam; grandson, B. T. Johnson. Parents, Dougan and Hester Carmon; brothers, Glen Carmon, Ed Carmon, sisters, Ina Carmon and Betty Williams.
Shirley Diane Gibson-age 77 of Speedwell, Tennessee went home to be with Jesus Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Claiborne Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith and was saved at an early age. She was preceded in death by parents, Curtis and Pansy Chumley; her daughter, Renosia Jane Noah, son, Kennith Ronald Gibson, father of her children, Kennith William Gibson; siblings, James Luther Chumley, Eunice “Susie” Chumley Brantley, Bernice June Chumley Keck, Linda Jackie Chumley Caldwell, Rosemary Sheckles, Carolyn Sue Chumley Brantley, Nancy Jean Ervin, Jerry Lee Chumley.
With broken hearts and profound love, we share the passing of our beloved Phillip Andrew Woods, age 41, who left this world on June 24, 2025, after a brave and relentless battle with stage 4 cancer. Andrew passed peacefully, surrounded by his family and held up by the strength of a community who loved him beyond measure.
Lonnie Dean Abbott- age 87 of Clinton passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at U.T. Medical Center. Lonnie was of the Christian faith, a U.S. Army Veteran and loved NASCAR Racing. Preceded in death by his parents, John B. Abbott and Dessie Marie (Morgan) Abbott; wives, Penny Abbott, South Haven, MI and Freidea Abbott, Corbin, KY; brothers, Leroy Abbott and John Paul Abbott.
Alice Anita (Russell) Corum – age 84 of Maynardville, went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 23, 2025. She was a member of Fellowship Christian Church in Luttrell.
Ella (Tharp) Blankenship, age 82 of Luttrell departed this earth and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 20, 2025. She was a life-long member of Warwick’s Chapel Baptist Church in Luttrell. Preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Blankenship; daughter Robin Blankenship Murphy; parents, Lee and Ollie Tharp; brothers Eskie and John (Dora) Tharp; sisters Lucille (Herbert) Chesney, Pearlie Muncey, Inez (Charlie) Brown, Mabel Tharp, and Rozell Tharp.
Peggy Lucretia (Livesay) Vaughn – age 64 of Jefferson City Tennessee, passed away Thursday morning, June 19, 2025, at her home. She was of the Christian Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, George Robert Livesay and Sherry Livesay; husband, Chippy Vaughn; daughter, Tonya Dawson; brothers, Casey Livesay, Lonnie Livesay.
Marilyn Elizabeth Cates, lovingly known as “Nanny”, age 83 of Luttrell passed away peacefully Friday, June 13, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. Born January 16, 1942, Marilyn was the heart of her family and loved by many. She loved fishing, gardening, yard sales and being surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by parents; mother, Jean Dawson, father, Arthur Dawson, twin-sister, Carolyn Dawson; son, Charles Cates; Sister, Bonnie Strickland, Brothers, Albert Dawson, Arthur Dawson (Bunky). father of her children, Arthur Eugene Cates, III.
Carolyn Sue Smith – age 73 of Morristown, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. She is preceded in death by her mother, Rachel Smith; husband, Henry Earl Ellison; daughter, Joele Smith; son, Dustin Ellison.
Howard D. Hopson-age 90 of Washburn went to his Heavenly Home Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Howard professed faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of Mount Eager Missionary Baptist Church. Howard was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Sarah (Davis) Hopson; grandsons, Jonathan Howard Hopson and Eric Miniard; brother, James Herbert Hopson.
Nancy Middleton, 71 of Harrogate, TN passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. She was born to the late Otis and Bertha Middleton on December 6, 1953. Nancy was a retiree of Wal-Mart in Middlesboro, KY and was currently employed at H.Y. Livesay Middle School in Cumberland Gap, TN. Nancy was preceded in death by her two brothers, Sylvan Middleton and Tom Middleton and four sisters, Geneva Caudill, Glenna Harrison, Reva Shepherd and Cathy Eland.