James Herbert Bays-86 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Monday morning, February 19, 2024, at his home. He was of the Church of God faith. He enjoyed his long-time career as an over the road truck driver and had been to Canada, Mexico and every state except for Alaska. Preceded in death by his parents, Hayden and Lindy Bays; wives, Linda Darlene Bays and Bonnie Bays; children, Kathy Bays, Herbie Bays, Jerry Childress, David Childress, Angie Pollard; grandchildren, Misty Childress, Alex Childress, Kelley Childress, Josh Hunley; sisters, Maggie, Anne, Reba; brother, Esco Bays.
Left to mourn his passing, children, James Hayden Bays, Jr. and wife Teresa, Donald Lynn Childress (Missy), Sherry Childress, Sonya Liebold, Angie Stiner, Samuel Thatcher; grandchildren, Preston Bays, Scotty Baty, Krystin Pollard, Zach Pollard, Justin Loy, Brittany Cheser and husband Brandon, Scott Stiner, Hunter Liebold, Kayla Thatcher, Donald Childress, Jr. and wife Brooke, Gary Hunley, Jr. (Tonya), Jeremiah Hunley (Amber), Courtney Childress, Bradley Hunley; great grandchildren, Annalese Loy, Oliver, Anthony, Rosalea, Mason, Peyton, Paxton, Paisley Childress, Braxton, Baylee, Blakelyn Hunley, Riley Ford, Colt Cheser, Axel Cheser, Braxton Warwick, Kain Stiner, Danni Warwick, Winter Nicely, Jacob and Zachariah Hunley; great-great-great grandchildren, Oakleigh and Keinsley Hunley; siblings, Helen Hughett, Sara Loy, Linda Harless, Robert and Tina Bays; special family, Jimmy Sisk, Eddie Sisk, Aurther Helms.
The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Wednesday, February 21, 2024 with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 pm Wednesday, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Wade Brantley officiating with music by The Kelly Family. Interment 11 a.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024, Rev. Monty Walker officiating at Big Barren Cemetery, Maynardville. Family and friends will meet 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home to go in the procession. Pallbearers will be Gary Hunley, Jeremiah Hunley, Preston Bays, Justin Loy, Scotty Baty, Dave Russo. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary in Maynardville.
Charles Edward Weaver – age 75 of Luttrell TN, born May 2nd, 1949, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his ex-wife, Helen Weaver; parents, Jean and Silas Weaver; brother, Leonard Weaver.
Havily Sue Anne Hubbard – age 17 of Tazewell, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 22, 2024. She is preceded in death by her grandparents.
She is survived by her mother, Gwen Allen; father, Levon Allen; brothers and sisters, Hunter, Maverick, Harper, Matilda, Keiana.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary in Maynardville.
David McCarroll – 63 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord after a short battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him especially his grandbabies, whom he loved more than anything.
Cory Lee Blair-age 42 of Sharps Chapel passed away suddenly Saturday afternoon, July 20, 2024 as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was a loving father and a friend to all.
Survivors: wife, Mollie Diane Blair of New Tazewell; daughter, Jazmine Blair of Knoxville; Parents; mother, Deborah Blair; father, Jerry lee Blair, both of Sharps Chapel; sister, Jessica Capps and husband, Allen of Knoxville; brother, Garret Blair of Tampa, Florida.
Norman Edward “Eddie” Martin-age 61 of Clinton went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Margaret Martin; loving wife of 27 years, Ramona Martin; brother, Gary Martin; sister, Patricia Messer.
Eloise Bates Dyer-age 79 of Powder Springs passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband, Glen E. Dyer; granddaughter, Kelley Dyer Mink; father, Virgil (Blackie) Bates; mother, Annie Wolfenbarger Bates; brother, Billy Joe Bates; sister, Helen Atkins.
Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell (Christie) Dyer; Dwight (Jeannie) Dyer; sister, Brenda Atkins; special friend, Blanche Thomas. Several other relatives and a host of friends.
Luna Sharp-age 78 of Maynardville, formerly of Sharps Chapel passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his parents, Pascal (Big Eye) Sharp and Alma (Sowder) Sharp; brothers, Ralph Sharp, James Claudie Sharp, Monteray Sharp; sisters, Bessie Jane Johnson, Dottie Williams, Hilda Braden, Lorene Collins; nephew, Mike Sharp.
Steffanie Lynn Needham – age 57 of Washburn, passed away Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at her home. She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Turner; mother, Linda Chance; brother, David Lavley; grandson, Holden Needham.
Gary D. Chandler, 63 of Plainview, formerly of Luttrell, passed away suddenly early Friday morning. He was a member of Cedar Ford Baptist Church in Luttrell. Growing up with a single mother, him and his sister, Marsha, grew up “poor” by today’s standards. His mom and his other family members made sure he had a great childhood. Gary was proud to be from the “old” Luttrell, and often referred it being similar to Mayberry from his favorite TV show, “The Andy Griffith Show”. He was a teacher in the Union County School System for 41 years.
Wilbert Paul Finley – age 78 of Andersonville, passed away Thursday, June 27th 2024 at his home. Wilbert was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was born in Sevierville, Tennessee and was the son of the late Grady Willie and Josie Stella Mae (McGill) Finley. Preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Finley; sons, DeWayne Finley, Michael Finley; sisters, Mildred Finley, Shirley Finley, Oma Finley, Jean Finley; brother, J.T. Finley.
Cathy M. Williams-age 66 of Maynardville, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Willow Ridge Center, where she had been a resident for 10 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry Elmer Schuiten and Ina Ruth (Robinson) Schuiten.
She is survived by her niece, Tabitha Tapp and the many friends she made at Willow Ridge.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.