Betty Sue (Murr) Ottinger

Betty Sue (Murr) Ottinger – age 81 of Lexington NC, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center. She was a member of Cotton Grove United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by husband, Gerald Kyle Ottinger; parents, Elmer Earl Murr and Magelene Jane (Anderson) Murr; and sister, Geneva Bessie “Ginger” (Murr) Ailor. Betty is survived by children, Dennis Ottinger of Knoxville, TN and Janet (Herman) Staats of Cedar Grove, NC; sisters, Connie Frazer of Knoxville, TN and Carolyn Murr of Powell, TN; and grandson, Nathan (Hannah) Ottinger.

The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. The service to follow with Reverend Steve Ailor officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Woodlawn Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment service. Trinity Funeral Home, Maynardville has the honor to serve the family of Betty Ottinger. Online condolences may be made at trinityfuneralhome.net or DavidsonFuneralHome.com

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Harold W. Hundley

Harold W. Hundley – age 78 of Maynardville, passed away Tuesday evening, October 1, 2024 at Beverly Park Place Healthcare. He was saved at the age of 11 at Cedar Ford Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl Edward and Mary Violet (Anderson) Hundley; sisters, Betty Corum, Elaine Bates and husband Coy, Kaye Courtney, Carole Booker; brother, Carl Edward Hundley, Jr.; nephew, Gary Chandler.

Kathy Ann Ailor

Kathy Ann Ailor-age 74 of Knoxville passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at her Sertoma Center Home in Knox County. She was born June 27, 1950 in Knoxville, TN to Jack Ailor and Myrtle Lynch Ailor.

She lived her entire life with severe Cerebral Palsy and multiple health impairments and needed around the clock assistance and guidance. For the last many years, this high level of care, concern and love has been administered by the Sertoma Center staff which has been greatly appreciated by Kathy’s entire family.

Eltha Ellan Essman

Eltha Ellan Essman – age 75 of Maynardville, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of Grace Full Gospel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Retha (Miller) Moore; husband, Calvin Essman; daughter, Karen Raley; granddaughter, Lavonda Nicley. Several brothers.

Ruby Jean (Graves) Neely

Ruby Jean (Graves) Neely-age 85 of Maynardville passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Claiborne Health and Rehab. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Maynardville. Preceded in death by husband, Dewey Neely; parents, Leslie and Ann (Dykes) Graves; brothers, Roy Graves, Bill Graves, Charlie (Red) Graves; sisters, Pearl Kitts, Bertie Campbell, Jess Graves, Loretta Padgett.

Alice Emmett Roark

Alice Emmett Roark-age 71 of Sharps Chapel passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, Ben and Bessie Gibson; two husbands, Bill K. Emmett, Lane A. Roark and four stillborn children. Brothers: Paul Gibson, Eddie Gibson, Benny Gibson, Tommy Gibson, Doug Gibson and Kenneth Gibson.

"Miss Ava" Rose Hensley

“Miss Ava” Rose Hensley-age 6 of the Washburn community of Grainger County passed away Wednesday morning, September 25, 2024 at her home. She was a true angel that shared her love with others for 6 years. She touched so many hearts we could not have imagined, and we know she was one that went straight to heaven. Fly high Ava Rose!!

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Sara Wolfe, Ronald and Sue Reynolds; uncle, Donal Ray Reynolds.

Florence Evelyn (Hickman) Baumann

Florence Evelyn (Hickman) Baumann-age 70 of Kodak went to be with her loved ones Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She enjoyed crafting and crocheting and loved flowers and gardening. Preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa Bible; parents, William Willis and Edith Florence Hickman; brothers and sisters, Leroy, Donald, Paul-Eugene, Debra.

Catherine Louise Ralston

Catherine Louise Ralston – age 63 of Luttrell, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 15, 2024. Catherine loved to do crafts and always loved to go shopping. She is preceded in death by her mother, Caroline Moray; sister, Patty Chilson.

She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Randy Ralston; daughters, Nena Ralston, Morgan Ralston, Cassie Ralston, Randi Kay Ralston, Chastity Ralston; son-in-law, Johnathan Matthews; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, best friend, Kathy Satterfield; many nieces and nephews.

Fosteen Ray

Fosteen M. Ray-age 91 of Sharps Chapel went to be with her Lord peacefully Friday, September 13, 2024 at her home. She was a retired surgical technician with Claiborne Medical Center. Preceded in death by her first husband, Davis Wright; sons, Timothy Fannon and Michael Hooper; step-son, Darrell Ray; great-granddaughter, Megan Whitaker; one infant brother; aunt, Irene Lay.

Stanley Wynn

Stanley Wynn -- age 77 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully Friday September 13, 2024 at his home. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, George and Cora Wynn; sister, Ellen Helton, Lily Mae Middleton; brother, Earnest Wynn, and son Scott Wynn.

Shyrle Wyrick

Shyrle Wyrick-age 73 of Luttrell went to be with the Lord, Thursday morning, September 12, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Corryton. She loved the Lord, her family and animals. Preceded in death by her husband, Sebe Frank Wyrick; parents, Johnny Frank and Dora D. Beeler; brother, Johnny Lee Beeler; sister, Mary Beeler; brothers, Jerry Beeler, Jeff Beeler.

Blanche Munsey

Blanche Munsey-age 86 of Washburn passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Carson Munsey; children, John Munsey, Lou Alama Graves; parents, Harvey and Leona McMurray; brothers, Austin, Robert, and Cecil McMurray; sister, Madge Workman.

Madge Nicley Workman

Madge Nicley Workman-age 84 of Maynardville passed away Monday morning, September 9, 2024, at her home. She was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church. Madge was a former employee of Bob Beeler’s Grocery and Hensley I.G.A. Preceded in death by her husbands, Edward (Bud) Nicley, Arnold Workman; son, Michael Nicley; daughter, Christine Nicley.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Jonathan and Christy Nicley, Jamie Nicley, Jennifer and Jay Graham, Dakota Nicley, Johnny King, Jonya King; 17 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; sister, Blanche Munsey.

Dwane Dyke

Dwane “Dad” Dyke, born on May 6, 1932, in Sharps Chapel, TN, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, in Knoxville, TN. Dwane was a dedicated family man who cherished the memories he created with his five generations of children and grandchildren. From a young age, Dwane exemplified a strong work ethic. Inspired by the arrival of electricity in his home at the age of 17, he pursued a career as an electrician, dedicating 25 years to Knox Porcelain and another 10years at the University of Tennessee.

Phillip David Oehlberg

Phillip David Oehlberg Sr., the proud father of 4 children, age 55, of Maynardville Tennessee, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 30th, 2024.

He was born in Chicago in 1969 to Peter John Oehlberg Sr. and Norinne Alyce Oehlberg. He loved spending time with his brothers. He always valued the people in his life, going to work at Trulite Aluminum and Glass for over 20 years, making many friends, and supporting his family. He was a well-known and respected figure in the community, loved by everyone he interacted with.

William Dale Vann

William Dale Vann-age 42 of Maynardville, originally from Kodak went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was a gifted tattoo artist with a witty personality and had an unforgettable smile that left an impression on everyone. William adored his grandchildren and loved his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Debra Vann; brother, Troy Vann.