Ellen Beth Lynch, age 58, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 20, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beth was born and raised in Knoxville. She was of the Christian faith and walked daily in His presence. Beth was the self-employed owner of Salon Twenty-One. She was preceded in death by her father Joseph Donald Holt; brother-in-law Ron Reagan; special boy and furry friend "Woody".

Edna Lee Weaver Smith, age 101. Passed away May 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by husband Clyde E. Smith, parents M.U. and Lena Weaver. Son-in-law Homer Smith and Granddaughter Melinda Sue Smith. She is survived by children Don Smith, Betty Rae Smith, Shirley Smith, Polly Land (Ted) and Vaughn Smith. Grandchildren Scott Smith, Kris Land and Piper Montana Smith. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. May 21, 2018 at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends will meet at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel May 22, 2018 at 10:15 a.m.

Swan Chamberlain, Jr.-age 74 of Luttrell went home to be with Jesus Saturday, May 19, 2018. Member of Willow Springs Baptist Church. U. S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by son, Robert Chamberlain; parents, Swan and Trula Perkey Chamberlain; brothers, Paul, Jimmy and Sammy Chamberlain; sisters, Joann Beeler, Barbara Brown.

Robert Wilson Johnson – was born on August 12, 1930 and passed away on May 16, 2018. He was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church of Knoxville and a graduate of Central High School. Robert was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He received a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics from the University of Tennessee and was retired from the United States Department of Agriculture after 29 years of service.

Edna Kidwell Keen-age 81 of Maynardville passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at her home. She was a member of Milan Baptist Church and was a very active member of the Union County Senior Citizens. Preceded in death by husband, Dewey Keen; parents, Ervon and Opal Kidwell; brothers, Tom and John Kidwell; sisters, Marie, Mae, Lillia and Twila Kidwell.

Survivors: brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Rosemary Kidwell of Knoxville; sisters, Ineal Kidwell of Knoxville, Doris Abbott of Sevierville. Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

John J. Ridenour, Sr.-age 73 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Charlotte Alana Ridenour; son, Randy; parents, Elzie and Tishie Ridenour.

Elizabeth Ann Vitatoe-age 76 of Maynardville passed away Thursday evening, May 10, 2018 at North Knoxville Medical Center.
Graveside service and interment were held 6 P.M. Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Narrow Ridge Cemetery, Washburn. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Lillian Mildred Hamilton – went to be with her Lord on May 13, 2018 at Norris Rehab and Health Center in Norris, TN. Born on July 12, 1922, in Grant County KY, she was 95 years old.

Christopher “Chris” Dyer – age 34 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith. Chris was a graduate of Powell High School class of 2001.

Lawrence Monroe Bruner – age 86 of Maynardville, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, May 11, 2018. He was a member of Free Fellowship Pentecostal Church. Lawrence was a United States Marine Veteran and was retired from the United Iron Workers Local #384.

Douglas Lee Hensley-age 37 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at U.T. Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Fairview Baptist Church, Corryton. Preceded in death by grandparents, Verlin and Ruth Hensley; Geneva Powell Dyer; aunt, Rhonda Kay Powell Leeper.

Jack "Jackie" Calvin Martin, age 87 of Port Richey, Florida, passed away May 11, 2018. Family and friends will meet 10:45a.m. Saturday May 19, 2018 at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery for 11:00a.m. graveside service.

Virgie Asher-age 75 of Sharps Chapel, formerly of Hazard, Kentucky went home to be with her Heavenly Father Monday afternoon, May 7, 2018 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was retired employee of Clayton Homes of Maynardville. Preceded in death by father, Thomas Stacey; mother, Pauline Stacey.

Dwayne E. McCarter-age 71 of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord Monday morning, May 7, 2018 at his home. He attended The Way of the Cross Baptist Church. He was the owner/operator of McCarter Seamless Guttering of 46 years. Dwayne generously served his community and children of the area as a lifelong member of the Union County Optimist Club. He was a leader and official through his service on various community committees and the Boy Scouts of America. He was preceded in death by daughters, Kristel Dawn McCarter and Lisa S.

Dorothy Huddleston, age 84 of Corryton, passed away on May 7, 2018. She was a member of Graveston Baptist Church. Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Huddleston. She is survived and will be deeply missed by sons, Mike Huddleston (Alicia), Timmy Huddleston (Stephanie) and Duayne Huddleston (Toni) as well as many grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and her brother, Steve Bowling. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 9th from 6-8pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel.

Sydney Callaway Riehl, infant daughter of Mark & Haleigh Riehl, passed away on May 3rd 2018. Besides her parents, she is survived by grandparents, Perry & Jacqueline Benshoof, Jerry & Peggy Cardwell, and Peny Riehl. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge of arrangements. Please leave online condolences for the Riehl family at www.mynattfh.com

Frieda Nichols – age 81 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. She was of the Catholic faith.

She is survived by children, Philip Strasser, Gerhart Nichols, Anita Nichols, Randy Nichols, Kim Bennett and Bryan Nichols; grandchildren and great grandchildren.

David Charles “Roadrunner” Chesney-age 67 of Luttrell went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday afternoon, May 6, 2018 at his home. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. David was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church and a U. S. Veteran. He was a retired truck driver for Claiborne Hauling. Preceded in death by parents, James “Rass” and Joise Vernis Chesney; nephew, Little Rick Houston.

Harry J. Lane III, age 73 of Knoxville, passed Sunday, May 6, 2018. He was a Navy Vietnam Veteran, a proud grandfather, and a loving father. He is preceded in death by wife Mary E. Lane and sons Sam Butcher and Greg Butcher. He is survived by sons Jesse Butcher and Justin Lane (Tiffany), daughter-in-law Edith Butcher, 7 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, as well as several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 10th, 2018 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. Family and friends will meet 1:45p.m.

Eric Michael Westerman, age 22, passed away Saturday May 5, 2018. He was a graduate of Halls High School and also attended Pellisippi State. He was a member of the Magrigals of Halls from 2013 to 2014, which was the highlight of his school years. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Jack and Wanda Westerman; and maternal grandparents Evelyn and Ralph Smith of Alabama. Eric is survived by father Doug Westerman (wife Debbie), mother Deb Smith, uncle Gary Westerman (wife Kristy), cousin Kara Westerman, and many extended family and friends.