Guy William Merritt, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019. He was an accomplished athlete throughout his entire life. He attended West High School and graduated from Farragut High School in 1970. He later attended Roane State Community College. He served his country with distinction in the United States Army for 28 years, starting with a tour in Vietnam in 1970. He proudly served as a member of the 11th Armored Calvary, 101st Airborne, and Pukin’ Dragons.

Georgia J. Moore Cole-age 89 of Sharps Chapel passed away Thursday morning, August 15, 2019 at Beverly Park Place. She was born February 23, 1930 in Union County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Ebb and Belle Shoffner Moore. On May 3, 1950, she married the love of her life, Beecher Cole. She retired from Delco in Kokomo, Indiana in 1985. She was a lifelong member of Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church and attended Amana Baptist Church in Kokomo, Indiana where she had lived until moving back to Sharps Chapel, Tennessee three years ago.

L. D. Monroe – age 87 of Maynardville, passed away August 12, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a longtime member and former deacon of First Baptist Church of Maynardville. L. D. was retired from South Central Bell and from Union County Schools as a school bus driver.

Opal A. Cooper-age 79 of Maynardville passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was a member of Alder Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Johnny and Ruth Raley; brother, John Harvey Raley; Sons, Mark and Tony Cooper.

Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Thelma (Clyde) Beeler, Velma Nease, Cynthia (Bill) Hensley; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack (Kathy) Cooper, Richard Cooper. Five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Brother and sister-in-law, James (Diane) Raley; sister and brother-in-law, Linda (Joe) McCoy.

E. Pauline “Polly” Dyer-age 93 of Maynardville passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her home. She was the oldest living member of Hubbs Grove Baptist Church and a retired Union County School Teacher having taught at Paulette, Burkhart and Maynardville Elementary Schools. She spent her many years of retirement caring for her flower gardens. She was preceded in death by parents, H. I., Sr. and Dena (Koch) Raley; sisters, Dorothy Raley, Evelyn Raley, Edith Kitts and Geneva Lay; brother, Raymond Lewis Raley.

Lovite “Louise” Dalton – age 40 of Blaine, passed away on August 4, 2019. She is preceded in death by her father, John Bernard and son, Dustin Dalton. Louise is survived by her daughters, Katie Bernard and Emily Dalton; mother, Brenda Bernard; brothers, William Bernard, Jimmy Bernard, Robert Bernard and John Bernard, Jr.

Vontella Louise (Lay) Cole-age 75 of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Community Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Virgie Lay; also preceded in death by daughter, Barbara Baker; son, Keith Baker; brothers, A. J. Lay, Elvin “Preach” Lay, Junior Lay, Ralph Lay and sister, Amy Lynch.

Charles B. Clouse- age 60 of Sharps Chapel passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Willow Ridge Center in Maynardville. He was preceded in death by his father Elmer Ray Clouse.

He is survived by his mother; Margaret Harvey; brother Ricky L. Clouse both of Sharps Chapel; niece Marla Amy Griffey of New Market; nephew Joey Clouse of Strawberry Plains.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville in charge of arrangements.

Vivian Louise Chesney- age 64 of Luttrell passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Johnson’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Vivian was born to the late James (Jim) Griffin and Bertha Griffin. She is also preceded in death by her father-in-law Richard (Dick) Chesney; brothers Donnie and Michael Griffin; and sister Jane Lakin.

Henry Howard Farrington, age 86, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. Howard was born December 11, 1932 to Walter and Agnes Farrington. He was of Baptist faith and was Deacon and member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents Walter and Agnes Farrington; brother R.L. Farrington; and grandsons Nathan W. Farrington and John Howard Rader.

William Randall George – age 10 of Maynardville, joined his dad, Randall Allen George, grandmother, Pauline George and grandfather, Jimmy Haggard in the presence of the Lord on Friday, July 26, 2019. William survives as a hero, donating both of his kidneys to two children. William was saved at Vacation Bible School on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 and will be remembered by his smile that brightened a room and his pitch that made the world stand still.

Edward R. Brock, age 83, passed away July 26, 2019. He retired from the Tennessee Highway Patrol after 25 years of service. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and a member of Arlington Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by wife of 43 years, Janice and daughter-in-law Karen.

Survived by sons Gregg and Geoff (Lisa); grandson Dusty (Emily); granddaughters Micah and Jordon; great grandsons Hudson and Gavin; great granddaughter Nealie; and several nieces and nephews.

Betty Lou Arnwine-age 86 of Maynardville passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Claiborne Health and Rehab Center. Betty worked at Kirkland’s Country Kitchen for several years. Preceded in death by son, Ronald Arnwine; daughters, Linda Sizemore and Pam Loy; grandson, Blake Arnwine; parents, Rev. Floyd and Eva Arnwine; brothers, Charlie and Bill Arnwine; sisters, Polly Karns and Sue Arnwine; sons-in-law, Bob Sizemore and Dennis Loy.

Ralph Wesley “Wes” Myers age 54, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Uncle and Grandfather. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motor cycle. He tolerated the cats but loved the dogs. He was preceded in death by parents Scout and Mary Myers. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Kim Myers, daughter Jessica (Brandon) Bales, sons Johnathan Myers and Jordan Almond, Grandchildren; Ari, William, Richard and Ellie, Nieces and Nephews; Joseph, Hunter, Logan and Madison. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Betty Ruth Munsey-age 85 of Corryton passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at her home. She was greeted at the gates by her Heavenly Father and surrounded by her parents, Robert and Mattie (Elkins) Whitson; son, Robert (Bobby) Harrell; brother, Ralph Whitson; son-in-law, Charles (Chuck) Stout. Betty was a member of Luttrell Baptist Church.

Lester B. Tharp-age 62 of Maynardville passed away Friday morning, July 26, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Grace Full Gospel Baptist Church. Lester loved the Lord and met his wife, Sandy at church 21 years ago. Preceded in death by Hazel Tharp, grandparents, Esco and Ollie Tharp; aunts, Reba Tharp, Roselee Munsey; uncles, Dallas Tharp and John Tharp; cousin, Wesley Tharp.

Edward “Ed” Elmer Schultz – age 90 of Maynardville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born and raised in Detroit Michigan and served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952. Upon returning home to Michigan, he worked for Wonder Bread for 38 years until retiring.

Delbert Joe “Bud” Culberson, age 79, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Beulah Baptist Church. He was honored to serve in the US Army and receive a Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle). He was loved and will be missed by many.
Preceded in death by mother Billie E. Williams.
Survived by companion Lois Carr; daughter Louise McMurry (Everette, Jr.); son Sonny Culberson; son David Culberson; daughter Wendy Foster; aquired son Wes Sharp; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Dustin Lynn Brown-age 37 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, July 21, 2019 at Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville. Preceded in death by, father, Darrell Brown; uncle George Atkins.

Survivors: wife, Jessica Brown; children, Destiny and Haley Brown; Weston and Maverick Brown; step-children, Keely Booth, Mashara Noland, Walker Noland and Maddisyn Noland; mother, Tammy Atkins Brown; grandparents, Lillie and Bill Atkins, brothers, Eric Brown, Nathan Atkins and wife, Christina. Several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.

Marie Smith Dozier-age 72 of Washburn passed away Saturday evening, July 20, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church. Marie was the daughter of the late Fate and Lenior “Haynes” Smith. Also preceded in death by her husband, Allen Dozier; son, Timmy Dozier; daughter, Kim Loveday; brother, Paul Smith; sister, Bonnie Needham.