In Loving Memory of the Best Dad There Ever Was

The world feels a little quieter without Garry Johnson, who passed away on October 22, 2025. He was so much more than a father, husband, son, and friend; he was a steady heartbeat that held the family together, the one who loved without limits, and gave everything he had without expecting anything back in return.

Beverly Ann Murray-age 72 of Mooresburg, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Romans Road Baptist Church in Bowling Green, Kentucky and was a retired medical office billing clerk for Allergy and Asthma Affiliates, Knoxville. Preceded in death by son, Jackie Douglas Murray, Jr.; her parents, J. C. Weemes, Louise Martin and step-father, Joseph Martin; brother, Joey Martin.

Melinda Lee (Daniel) Curtis – age 75, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2025, surrounded by her family.

William “Bill” Thomas Shattuck – age 83 of Maynardville, formerly of Pontiac, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2025. Bill was a Navy Veteran and was an over the road truck driver for over 40 years with Bushline and Pemberton Companies. After he retired, he continued with what he loved, making and delivering candy and fudge. He also loved flea markets and a “good find”.

Robert Ray Province, Jr. "Slick" age 97 of Luttrell, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 15th, 2025. He passed peacefully at Fort Sanders Regional surrounded by his loved ones. He retired from Tom's Foods after 30+ years. He always had a smile on his face and shared his love for the Lord with anyone he came across. Always leaving them with the message he lived by "Keep Looking Up."

Roscoe "Cotton" Collins, Jr.-age 73 of Maynardville passed away Thursday morning, October 16, 2025 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. He was a member of the Church of God at Maynardville. Preceded in death by parents, Roscoe and Mossie (Vandergriff) Collins; brothers, Bootsie Collins, Joe Collins, Harley Collins, Roy Collins, Robert Vandergriff, Gary James Wood, Earl Collins and Roger Collins, Sr.; sisters, Geraldine Bailey, Laura Bailey and Thelma Wood.

William “Will” Conley Atkins-age 62 of Luttrell went to his Heavenly home suddenly Saturday, October 11, 2025 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Pearl (Wyrick) Atkins; brother, Steve Atkins and many more loved ones.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Linda Atkins; children, Conley Atkins, Becky Atkins, Jeremy Atkins, Dillion Atkins, Tony Atkins, Kayla Atkins, Travis Atkins, Wesley Atkins; step-children, James and Jessica.

Ralph Lee Oliver-age 80 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his home. He was a member of Blaine Chapel Baptist Church. Ralph was a retired employee of Hillcrest Beverly Nursing Home. Preceded in death by his parents, Jesse James and Naomi Oliver; brothers, Jesse Oliver, Don Oliver; granddaughter, Beth “Bessie Boo” Breeden.

Tracy L. Phillips-age 57 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Sacred Ground Hospice House with her children and boyfriend, David by her side. She was born May 17, 1968 in New York. She attended church at God’s House in Knoxville. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Ramey Daugherty; children, Brandiee Miracle and Junior Daugherty; parents, Hubert and Marlene Clester.

Bloma Rush – 99 of Washburn passed away peacefully October 8, 2025, at Sacred Grounds Hospice House. She was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church. She served as a teacher in the Union County School System for over 40 years.

Regina B. Clay
September 22, 1938 — October 3, 2025
Chesapeake, Virginia

Regina Bernadette (Fox) Clay, a vibrant and loving member of her family and Catholic church community, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on October 3, 2025, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Born on September 22, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she lived an extraordinary life dedicated to her family, friends, and faith.

Raymond Larry Atkins-age 76 of Maynardville passed away at home and entered his heavenly home Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was saved and baptized as a young boy and was a member of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Luttrell.

Raymond was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. He was a friend to all who knew him. Most of his adult life he was a man of large stature with an easy smile and a kind heart that was even larger than his physical appearance.

Dustin Lynn Collins-age 36 of New Tazewell went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Poplarville, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his father, Floyd “Bo” Hall; sister, Kacy Collins; grandmothers, Carolyn Jones and Kathy Bell; grandfather, Terry Bell.

He is survived by his mother, Yvette Hall; father, Chris Collins; sister, Amanda (Dallon) Hobock; niece and nephew, Joleen and Pete Hobock; grandfather, Roger Jones; grand mother-in-law, Vickie Elliott; special friends, Joey, Nate and Bridgette and host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Frank W. Welch-age 85 of Andersonville passed away Monday, October 6, 2025. He was a member and deacon of Walnut Grove Church. He retired from the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation in 2002. Preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Nellie Welch; sister, Rosetta Jones Brown; brother, Douglas Welch.

Troy Lee Yadon-age 51 of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning, October 5, 2025 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He had fought a hard battle with Dialysis for the past two years. Lee was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his father, Troy Leon Yadon and mother, Kathy (Smith) Yadon.

George Orth died peacefully at home on Friday, October 3, 2025.

George Matthew Orth was born in San Francisco, California at Mary’s Help Hospital, on July 9, 1932 to Mary and Joseph Orth. He spent his childhood and early adulthood in the San Francisco Bay area.

Lewis Gilbert Sutton, Jr., -- age 64 of Tazewell, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He was a police officer for over 30 years and loved his job dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Amanda Sutton; step-mother, Earlene Sutton; daughter, Jessica Bailey.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Sutton; sons, Mathew Sutton, Jacob Sutton, Joshua Sutton; sisters, Jennifer Brown and husband John of Kentucky, Francis Sutton of Kentucky; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Reverend Elbert B. Hunley, of Corryton, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born in Speedwell, Tennessee, and lived a life devoted to faith, family, and hard work.
Elbert shared 55 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Margie Hunley, who preceded him in death in 2020. Their love and devotion to one another was an inspiration to all who knew them.

Ricky Gene Dail-age 65 of Luttrell, born December 29, 1959, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was a member at Fairview Baptist Church and a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1977. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Janey Hamilton Dail; father, Horace Dail and mother, Reva (Booker) Dail.

He leaves behind his daughters, Becky Beeler and Elizabeth Ailor; grandchildren, Justin Beeler, Zackery Beeler and Emma Foulks; siblings, Joyce Dail, Stanley Dail, Steve (Renee) Dail and David Dail.

Lorene Williams-age 90 of Maynardville, born March 24, 1935 passed away Saturday afternoon, September 27, 2025. She was a member of Milan Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, James H. Williams; six brothers and five sisters.

Survivors: daughter, Deborah (David) Vineyard of Loudon; son, Michael Williams of Maynardville. Two grandchildren, Joshua Vineyard of Rockford; Phillip (Ariel) Vineyard of Timberville, Virginia; two great-grandchildren, Aubree Vineyard and Lily Vineyard. Several nieces and nephews.