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.

Mary Lou (Cox) Woods-age 85 of Knoxville. We are saddened to announce the passing of our Mom and Mamaw Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at NHC Ft. Sanders. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her husband, Greal H. Woods; parents, Cillis and Ollie Brantley Cox; siblings, Ruth (Paul) Nelson, Ann (Lewis) Sharp, Clondo (Gaynell) Cox, babies, Wayne and Jack Earl Cox, Bertha (Gene) Cupp, J.C. Cox, Raymond Cox; sister-in-law, Rhonda Cox.

Julia Faye (Campbell) Seal – age 79 of Maynardville, Tennessee passed on to Heaven on June 2, 2025. She was a longtime member of Mount Eager Baptist Church.

Faye is preceded in death by her parents, Reverend George and Leona (Chesney) Campbell; brothers, Howard “Tommy” and Jimmy Campbell both of Maynardville. She is survived by her husband, Douglas ”Doug” Dwight Seal, Sr.; son, Douglas “Dwight” Seal, II and wife, Brittnee; grandson, Matthew Seal; sisters-in-law, Mary Campbell and Katy Seal; brothers-in-law, Frank and Fred (Patty) Seal; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Charlie and Gayle Hutson, Anthony Smitherman and Steve Peoples; and a host of other friends and relatives.

Timothy Richard Arnwine – age 65, passed away June 2, 2025. He was a member of Powder Springs Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by parents, Clea and Udeyne (Taylor) Arnwine; brothers, Jerry and John Arnwine; and sisters, Jane Standifer and Frances Cutshaw. Timothy is survived by son, Quincy Arnwine; daughter, Whitney Goin; sister, Cynthia (Sam) Cassady; brother, Clea (Trish) Arnwine; grandchildren, Bailee, Piper, Caleb and Emma; son-in-law, Skete Goin; sister-in-law, Kay Arnwine; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews; special friends, Mark “Spanky” Swaggerty, Barry Nicley, Bryan “Goob” Standifer, Jeff Wood, Barbara Capps, Alyssa “Chapel” Howard, Rhonda Collins, Clint Cooke, Ray Dyer and Larry McCloud. Special thanks to the staff at Frenius of Powell, Dr. Kumar and to Johnson Chapel for all the cards and prayers.

Johnny Neil Adams-age 65 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his home. He was a retired employee of Merit Construction. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles Adams, Jr. and Jessie (Kelly) Adams; twin brothers, Larry Adams and Gary Adams; sister, Linda Williams; nephew, Charlie “Chuck” Hunter.

Marie Annette Mason Berry – age 86, passed away peacefully on to her heavenly home on Monday, May 26, 2025. She was a member of Community Baptist Church of Maynardville.

She is preceded in death by parents, Chuck and Eleanor Mason; husband, Roy E. Berry; and sister Carol (Hal) Harper. Marie is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Bonnie Johnson Maples and Charlie Maples, Jr. and Barbara Johnson Webber; grandchildren, Charles (Amanda) Maples, III, Clay (Hannah) Maples and Kevin (Sarah) Webber; great grandchildren, Jackson Luke and Ella Kate Maples, and Everett and Emmaline Webber; brother, Don Mason; sisters, Ruth Anne (Norman) Marsh and Marilyn Sue (Gil) Jones; and many nieces and nephews.

Floyd Joe Lee Hall, Jr. “Bo”-age 54 of New Tazewell passed away Sunday evening, May 25, 2025 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member Pump Hollow Baptist Church. Bo was a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1990. He was a retired truck driver with Bennett Truck Transport and a former employee of Buckeye’s Scrap. Preceded in death by father, Floyd Joe Lee Hall, Sr.; grandparents, Short and Margaret Hall.

David Timothy Fagan-age 72 of Seymour passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at U. T. Medical Center.

Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Janet Sue Overton – age 62 of Knoxville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, May 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife and mother to her family who she loved with all her heart (even when she was on the warpath!). Janet loved the Lord and trusted Him to the end.

Kim Marie Brantley-age 66 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Friday, May 23, 2025 at U. T. Medical Center after a 2 ½ year battle with cancer. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Bob Rice; grandmother, Helen Guy.

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Melanie Caroline Brantley Dykes started her day with grandbabies she treasured and went to a job she thoroughly loved and ended her day in the presence of her Savior. Melanie was born February 24, 1971 to parents Larry and Linda and born again in a Thursday night revival meeting in 1997. She was a lifelong resident of the Big Ridge Community and was a pillar and beacon to her hometown, often advocating and serving those who could not always serve themselves.

Lonnie Franklin Mabe-age 70 of Powder Springs went to be with the Lord, Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was a Christian of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his parents, Fate and Nellie (Overholt) Mabe; brother, Adam Mabe.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Henrietta Mabe; daughters, Jennifer Overholt and husband, Tommy King, Barbara Williams and husband, Robert Williams; grandchildren, Franklin King, Addie King, Haley Willilams, Robert Williams, Jr. and several other family members along with a host of friends.

Gregory Allen Bailey – age 39 of Maynardville, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Friday, May 16, 2025, at his home. He is preceded in death by his father, Darrell Bailey; grandparents, John Henry, Artie Lawson, Rob Bailey, Leona Bailey; niece, Angel Bailey; cousins, Kimberly Nicley, Kenneth Nicley.

Wilma June Beeler-age 86 of Halls passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Florence (Turner) Cox; brother, Kenneth; half-brothers, Herbert, Briscoe, Ralph, Jewel; half-sisters, Annabelle Norris, Dela Coppock.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Rev. Roy Beeler; son and daughter-in-law, Roy Lynn and Kathy (Kropff) Beeler; brother, Idris Cox; half-sister, Vivian (Henerlight) Wells.

Rev. David Gordan Evans – age 74 of Luttrell, born June 2, 1950, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was a member of Atlantic Ave. Baptist Church. He preached for over 40 years and was a custodian for Knox County Schools for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Dorothy Evans.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Martha Evans; daughter, Tammy Anderson (Paul); grandsons, Derek Anderson, Reece Anderson; 2 great-granddaughters.

Rev. Billy Joe McCoy, Sr.-age 83 of Maynardville, born February 10, 1942 passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at his home. Joe was a member of Little Barren Missionary Baptist Church and a U. S. Army Veteran. Over the years since 1966, he pastored several area churches to include, Oaks Chapel American Christian Church, Highland Springs Baptist Church, Carter Road Baptist Church, Union Baptist Church, New Friendship Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Maynardville, Macedonia Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Linda R.

Richard (Rick) Keck – age 72 of Corryton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Friday, May 9, 2025, after a long and courageous battle. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of New Friendship Baptist Church from childhood. He was a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, class of 1971, the University of Tennessee, and a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed by the Union County School System for 35 years serving as the auto technician teacher and vocational director where he was instrumental in bringing new programs to the school.