Betty Jean Ellis Shultz, age 85, passed away on July 26, 2017. She was a member at Salem Baptist Church. Betty was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Charles Preston Shultz Sr.; parents Dewey and Bertha Ellis; and brother Bob Ellis.
Clarence Ross Bryant, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away July 24, 2017. He was a member of Knoxville Primitive Baptist Church. Clarence was honored to serve his country in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross & Mildred Bryant. He is survived by his brother, Jackie Bryant; sister, Mildred Williams; nephews, Bobby Brock, Billy Brock, Johnny Brock; niece, Mildred Pommier. Friends may call at their convenience Thursday from 10am-5pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel.
Wilma Waggoner Coffey, 72 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 with her family at her side. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Coffey; daughter, Debra Livingston; parents, Jim Waggoner and Thelma Painter’ step-mother, Nell Waggoner; brother-in-law, Jack Welch; niece, Crissy Sexton; father and mother-in-law, O.H. and Katerine Coffey. Wilma is survived by daughters, Cathy (Steve) Hunley and Jessica O’Baugh; son-in-law Kevin Livingston; grandchildren, Jonathon, Victoria, Zacherey, Kristina, Jackson and Cash.
Dennis Ray Carpenter, 55 of Corryton went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Dennis was born to the late Bill R. and Evelyn J. King Carpenter on June 15, 1962 in Knoxville. He enjoyed being outdoors especially fishing. He loved his church and was known as a giving person. It brought a smile to his face when he knew he was helping others. He loved spending time with his family, surrounded by his grandchildren made him the happiest. Dennis was a long-time Knox County employee where he worked many years in the body shop.
Tyler Jacob Lakin- September 24, 1990- July 23, 2017. Tyler was loved by Mitch, Debra, Seth and LeAndra, Bama and Poppy, Meg and Mike, Kenny, Zoe, Katherine, Natalie, Gracie, Jake, Addie, Hannah, Sophie, Finn, Ava, David and Nancy, Don, John and Anna Lynn, Nelson and Jane, Alfreda, Sarah and Andy, Knox, Keith, Becky, Barbie, Susie, Will, Mark, Matt, Cooper, Kirsten, Quinn, Zane, Triston, Trinity, Austin, Garritt, and all of his friends. Tyler would have appreciated donations to Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) in his name, P.O. Box 3310, Knoxville, TN 37927-3310, more than flowers.
Timothy Ray “Tim” Smith age 46 of Andersonville, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 23, 2017. Tim was an employee of Ready Mix U.S.A for 25 years. He enjoyed riding 4 wheelers and being Papaw to his grandchildren.
Tim is preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Joan Smith; sister, Kathy Kennedy; brother, Danny Smith; father-in-law, Jack Mynatt; and mother-in-law Joyce Hill. Tim is survived by his wife, Shannon Smith; daughters, Jessie (Michael) Savage; Brooke Smith and companion, Austin Sweet; grandchildren, Gage and Reagan Savage and Kenleigh Harless; sister, Kim (Darryl) Smith; sisters-in-law, Michelle and Candi; and step mother-in-law, Penny Mynatt.
Garland “Jack” Monroe-age 85 of Knoxville went to sleep to be with his Lord, Jesus, Tuesday morning, July 25, 2017 at U. T. Medical Center. He was a member and deacon of Sulphur Springs Primitive Baptist Church, Birchleaf, Virginia; U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War; retired employee of A. T. & T. with 39 years service. Preceded in death by son, Jackie Monroe; mother, Beulah Owens Monroe.
Survivors: wife, Maxie Raley Monroe, Knoxville; daughter, Vicki Lambert, Knoxville; son, Greg Monroe, Maryville. Granddaughter, Dr. Elizabeth Lambert of Virginia.
Frances Gwendolyn “Gwen” Brock, went to her heavenly home to be with her heavenly father in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 22nd, 2017. Gwen was a retiree of Alpha Industries. She loved to go shopping and she had a great affinity for the music of Eric Clapton. She loved to play Red Ace with her close friends at the Moose Lodge. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. First and foremost, she loved her family. Gwen is preceded in death by her loving husband Herbert Kermit “Bobo” Brock, parents Sammy and Sarah Baker, brother Edgar Baker, sister-in-law Betty Shelley and in-laws Mr.
Steven E. Tharp-age 74 of Luttrell passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at his home. No services are planned. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Bonnie Jean Parsley York-age 76 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was of The Church of God faith and was a beloved wife and sister.
Survivors: husband of 25 years, Timothy O. York of Knoxville; brothers, Joe, Chuck and Bob Parsley; sisters, Sandra Crawford and Kathy Corbin. Several nieces and nephews.
Alvin Glenn Frye, age 93, of Fountain City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 22nd, 2017. He was a proud United States Navy Veteran and served in World War II and the Korean War as a Corpsman. He was an active member of the Fountain City Lions Club, honorary member of the North Knoxville Rotary Club, and owner and operator of Fountain City Exxon.
Linda Sue Johnson, age 77, of Knoxville, has finally seen the face of Jesus, something she longed for on July 17, 2017. She is survived by the ones she laughed with, lived for, and loved on. She was kind and beautiful inside and out and loved her children and grandchildren with her unfailing passionate heart. She retired from Plasti-line, Inc. Preceded in death by parents Lester B. and Eva P. (Harris) Hawkins.
J.C. Wolfenbarger, age 90, entered his eternal home Thursday July 20, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Cal and Martha Wolfenbarger; an infant brother and a most beloved son Dennis Wolfenbarger. Survived by his loving wife of 69 years Hope Farmer Wolfenbarger; sons Michael, William, and Steve Wolfenbarger; daughters-in-law Dianne, Suzanne, and Angel; granddaughters, Kimberley, Kelley, and Bridgette; grandsons, Blake and Drew; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Georgella Rogers; nieces and nephews, special friends Neil and Linda Smith.
Wesley Eugene Key, age 63 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2017 and is now gloriously singing with the angels. Wesley always met you with a smile on his face and a joke to make you laugh. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with his family. He loved to travel to the Outer Banks of NC and driving his Dodge pick-up truck. Wesley loved all animals, but had a special place in his heart for his beloved Miracle. He was an AMAZING singer, an inspiring choir leader and talented guitar and auto harp player.
Jacob “Jake” Franklin Butcher passed away on July 19, 2017 at the age of 81 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jake was born May 8, 1936 to Cecil H. Butcher, Sr. and Kate Walters Butcher in the rural town of Maynardville, Tennessee. Jake attended Maynardville High School and later the University of Tennessee and Hiwassee College. After college, he joined the United States Marine Corps serving primarily in Korea, Japan and Marine Corps Air Station El Toro. Jake always held the Marine Corps close to his heart. He married Broadway actress and Oak Ridge native Sonya Wilde in 1962 and together they had four children, Maria (Randy) Loyd, Scarlett (Tim) Current, Brad (Leigh Ann) Butcher and Jason (Ashley) Butcher. Jake and Sonya also have 8 grandchildren, Kendall Loyd White, Austin Loyd, McCall Current, Joshua Current, Colby Butcher, Katelyn Butcher, Jace Butcher and Olivia Butcher, and 2 great grandchildren, Abigail and Judah White. During his long life, he treasured his family and they all adored him.
Gary Danny Smith age 69 of Maynardville, formerly of Luttrell went to be with the Lord, Thursday evening, July 20, 2017 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith and a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War and received the Bronze Star while serving in Nha Trang, South Vietnam with the 14th Security Police Squadron. Preceded in death by parents, Tivis and Lucy Smith; sisters, Ruby Donahue, Wilma Wolfe and Reba Householder Peterson; brothers, Toots, J. T. and Dickie Smith; nephew, Larry Smith, Darrell Donahue; niece, Patsy Griffey.
Jason Carter Blevins-age 37 of Maynardville, born January 15, 1980 passed away Wednesday morning, July 19, 2017. Preceded in death by father, Carter Blevins; sister, Carla Blevins; grandparents, Baxter and Betty Blevins, Bill and Helen Henderson.
Survivors: wife, Christy Blevins; children, Jason Cane Blevins, Hailey Jolee Blevins, Allison Danielle Blevins; mother, Deborah Susan Henderson; brothers, Joshua Clinton Blevins, Casey Lee Blevins, sister, Jennifer Hicks. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.
Homer “Jack” Rose-age 82 of Maynardville passed away suddenly Thursday afternoon, July 20, 2017. Jack was a member of Lighthouse Church in Luttrell and a retired employee of Luttrell Mine. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle who was always happy and never met a stranger. Preceded in death by daughter, Tesha Rose; father, Homer Rose; mother, Bessie Rose Burnett; sisters, Wanda Burnett, Naomi Collins, Delpha Collins, Betty Lawson.
Helmon Cavin “Wax” Smith, age 94, of Knoxville, passed away July 15, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, proudly serving his country in World War II on the Pacific Theater. He retired from the K-25 plant in Oak Ridge after 35 years of service. He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Evelyn Smith; sons, Douglas Darrell Smith and Ronald Gene Smith; parents, Sam & Louise Smith; and several brothers and sisters.
John Daniel “J. D.” Wallace, Sr. – passed away at home on July 14, 2017 at the age of 87. J. D. was a lifelong member and well known Sunday School Teacher at Miller’s Chapel Methodist Church. J. D. was born and raised in Union County and began his career as a coach at Horace Maynard High School in Maynardville. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He worked for the State of Tennessee Employment Security for many years and was the State of Tennessee Employment Security Commissioner from 1974 – 1977. J. D.