Mary Ruth Lawson Atkins-age 72 of Luttrell born, August 3, 1953, passed away Tuesday morning, January 20, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends. Mary was of the Baptist faith. She loved and took pleasure in cooking for her many friends and family. Preceded in death by her mother, Artie Faye Wyrick Lawson; father, John Henry Lawson; beloved son, James Henry Nicely; grandson, Kenneth Dewayne Nicley; brother, James Henry Lawson; sister, Joyce Ann Lawson Nicley; nephew, Gregory Allen Bailey; niece, Kimberly Ann Nicely.

Steven Elwood Crum-age 62 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Friday, January 16, 2026, at home. He was a proud member of Hickory Valley Missionary Baptist Church and had worked as a Diesel Technician/Auto Technician for 40 years. He loved wood working and watching Nascar with his pup Oakley. Preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Carol Crum; brothers, Chester Fay Crum, Jr., Donnie Crum.

Charlene Bailey-age 71 of Washburn went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Mount Eager Baptist Church. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they were the light of her life. Preceded in death by Parents, Hubert and Dorena (Clay) Nicley; sisters, Kaye and Janice.

Laura Sue Russell, lovingly known as Aunt June-age 87 of Knoxville passed away Friday afternoon, January 16, 2026 at The Willow Ridge Center in Maynardville.

Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2026 at Monroe Cemetery, Maynardville, Rev. Mike Atkins officiating. Family and friends will meet 1:45 P.M. Monday at the cemetery. June has requested no flowers.

Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Cathy Jan Nicley-age 67 of Maynardville, born August 12, 1958, passed away Friday morning, January 16, 2026, at her home peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Emily (Van Bebber) Burkhart; brother, Christopher Burkhart; sister, Patricia Burkhart.

Connie Ann Wynn – 65 of Maynardville, beloved sister and aunt, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2026. She was a member of Ailor Dale Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by mother, Barbara Paul; and sister, Katherine Neal. Connie is survived by sisters, Joyce (Rick) Sherlin, Michelle (Chuck) Nicely; brother, Terry (Linda Muncey) Wynn; as well as multiple nieces and nephews.

Shawn Lynn O’Mary-age 51 of Luttrell went to be with the Lord Friday evening, January 9, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital-Ft. Sanders. Preceded in death by son, Lathan Blair; parents, Derrick O’Mary and Judy Coffey, special grandmother, Minnie Belle Savage.

Survivors: wife, Angela Lynn O’Mary; children, Tara Durham, Austin Owens, Christopher Blair, Jr., Angel Hackney; Several grandchildren. Brother, Jeremy Dyer. Several aunts and uncles along with other family members and a host of friends.

Fred Allen Perry – age 80 of Washburn, passed away Saturday morning, January 10, 2026, at U.T. Medical Center. He is a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired employee of Carmeuse Luttrell Operation. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Dillinger; parents, Herbert and Nelle (Chesney) Perry; brothers, Alfred Perry, J.C. Perry, John Perry, Kyle Perry, Billy Perry.

John Ramaglia Sr. 75, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family in Washburn TN on January 8, 2026. He was born in 1950 to Thelma and John Ramaglia. He married the love of his life Denise in 1971. John loved to go fishing, go swimming in the river, have family movie nights and so much more with his grandchildren. He taught them how to work on cars and to build anything they could imagine. He was just a very loving caring Pop~Pop and father.

Ella Mae Hundley Bailey-age 90 of Corryton, born June 16, 1935, went to be with her heavenly Father Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Ailor Dale Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Fate and Ethel Hundley; husband, Cornelius Bailey; daughter, Brenda Sue Bailey; son, Steven Lynn Bailey.; brothers, Swan Hundley, Ralph Hundley, Earl Hundley; sister, Arletta Maples.

Ronnie Edgar Presley – age 68 of Maynardville, left his earthly home on Saturday, January 3, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer and is now in the arms of Jesus. He was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. A lifelong truck driver, Ron later retired from CVS Pharmacy after 34 years of dedicated service. He was an avid fisherman and much of his life was spent on the lake, fishing and boating. Ron deeply loved his family. His grandson by love, Cooper, was the light of his world and brought him great joy.

LaRonda Sue Woolard – 60 of Maynardville, went to meet her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2026 while peacefully holding her daughter’s hand. Born on August 11, 1965, LaRonda graduated from Horace Maynard High School and built a life centered on the people she loved most. She was the glue of the family and that was everything to her. She cherished every moment spent with her daughter, friends and extended family. She was the proud owner of Rondo’s Pizza, a beloved local business where her customers and employees became like family.

Brycston Michael Chandler-age 29 of Luttrell went to be with his heavenly Father, Saturday morning, January 3, 2026, at North Knox Medical Center. He was a member of Mountain View Church of God. Preceded in death by his grandparents, B.L. and Reba Chandler; brothers, Noah Norton, Dalton Kitts; uncle, Durandon Chandler; childhood friend, Johnathan Donahue.

Gregory Lynn Webb-age 52, of Maynardville, Tennessee, traveled to paradise after a courageous three-year battle with multiple myeloma, Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Ruby Jean Bailey-age 82 of Maynardville, born February 15, 1943, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 30, 2025, at her home while surrounded by her family. Ruby was saved at an early age and was a faithful member of Nave Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Taylor and Della (Yadon) Nicely; husband, Buddy Boy Bailey; sons, Buster Bailey, Leon Bailey and Tim Bailey; son-in-law, Larry Savage; great-grandson, Ethan Bailey; brother, L. D. Nicley; sisters, Edna Davis and Diane Williams.

Patricia Ann Turner Nicely-age 73 of Maynardville went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at home. She was a loving and giving person and always willing to help others. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, puzzles, reading, and piddling in the yard. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Fate and Nellie Gray, Hebert and Zola Turner; parents, Gladys Walker and Earl Walker, Calvin Turner; brothers, Ron Turner and Donnie Turner.

Mindy Rebecca Johnson-age 43 of Maynardville, born December 12, 1982, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, December 27, 2025. She was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. She was such a giving and loving soul. She loved fishing, flea markets, photography and enjoying life in general. She also had a huge love for shoes. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Don and Ollie Jo Purkey, Elmer and Gladys Crawford; first husband, Douglas Buckner, aunt, Rebecca Brooks.

Thelma Ruth Johnson Walker-age 79 of Knoxville, born April 22, 1946 passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Loveland Baptist Church and attended Burnette’s Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her loving parents, Willie and Trula Savage; brother, Ray Savage; nephew, Brad Lee; brother-in-law, Clyde Bailey.

Trilma Evelyn (Russell) Davis, our beloved mother, age 77, of Maynardville, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 26, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Fellowship Christian Church, Luttrell, TN. She was born in Harlan, KY and moved to Maynardville, TN at the age of three where she remained throughout her life.

Gerald Wayne Hobock – age 81 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Friday morning, December 26, 2025, at his home. He was a member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church and a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1963. His favorite pastime was fishing for crappie and being on the lake. He is preceded in death by first wife, Elsie Hobock; son, Ronald (Pete) Hobock; parents, Jessie and Trula (McBee) Hobock; brother, James (J.L.) Hobock; sisters, Carolyn Walker, Marilyn Rodgers.