Franklin Danny Hayes – age 75 of Maynardville, Tennessee passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 15, 2018. He was born March 31, 1942 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was saved in 1956 at the age of 14 during a revival at Hines Creek Baptist Church and is a member of Community Baptist Church. Frank retired from Coca-Cola after 25 years of service and enjoyed working outside, sports, and his grandchildren.
Jonathan Michael Whitson – age 45 of Maynardville, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith.
Michael is preceded in death by his father, Johnny Whitson; and grandparents, Virgie and James Whitson. He is survived by his sons, Jonathan Nicholas and Jaylan Shane Whitson; mother, Rita Grahl; sisters, Chaunta (Chuck) Boggs and Angela (Billy) Wilkerson; brother, Darren (Kim) Whitson; nieces, Hannah Whitson and Kaylee Wilkerson; and nephew, Hunter Collins.
Russell A. Baker, age 85, of Luttrell, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord March 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by wife of 52 years Stella Baker; and parents Edward F. and Anna Mae Baker. Russell is survived by daughter Arawanaha Hickey (Jackie), daughter Pat Ramsey (Patrick), daughter Alice Norman (Nathan), son Bill Baker (Lena), daughter Judy White, daughter Hazel Key, daughter Anna Hinshaw (Wes), daughter Kim Cochran (Wayne), son Rick Baker (Shelia), 17 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, along with many other loved ones and friends.
Christopher Michael Grissom, age 35, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, March 12th, 2018. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by father Michael Grissom; grandfather Robert Norton; and grandparents Lonzo and Cleo Grissom. He is survived by mother Cathy Norton Grissom; sister Sarah Grissom; aunts Robin Melton, Lucie Kelly; uncle Ernest Norton, wife Nancy, Janice Lamb, husband Steve; many cousins, extended family and special friends, whom he loved dearly.
Charlotte Ruth Huskey Cox, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, March 12th, 2018. She was an organist at Macedonia Baptist Church, had a passion for singing, and teaching Sunday school class. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and especially enjoyed her pets. Charlotte was preceded in death by husband Jay Cox, parents Henry and Hazel Huskey, and sister Barbara Ann Catlett.
Opal Mae Adcock, age 88, of Knoxville Tennessee passed away peacefully at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on March 12th, 2018. Opal was a longtime member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Reverend Paul Adcock and son Larry Adcock. She is survived by sister Faye Breeden, daughters: Carol Wilson, Mary Miranda, and Brenda (Rex) Berry, daughter in law Darla Adcock, grandchildren: Amanda Elkins, Jason Adcock, Kelley Adcock and Isaac McCroskey, several great-grandchildren, and also one great-great- grandchild.
Mikey Dugger, age 62 of Knoxville passed away March 10, 2018. He was a loving father. Preceded in death by parents Arlie and Nellie Dugger and son, Michael Dugger. Survived by girlfriend Tracy Gaddis; children Letitia Dugger, Decie Peake, Josh Gasca, and Erin Gasca; grandchildren Alexis King and Emily Hodge; siblings Jackie Hollefield, Vickie Birchfield, Ricky Dugger and Buddy Dugger. Services will be held at a later date. Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel in charge of arrangements
Tandy L. Summers, born November 21, 1943, passed away March 12, 2018. Preceded in death by wife Elizabeth Summers; parents Bessie Summers Howard and Joseph Summers; brothers Richard Summers and Carl “Toby” Howard. Survived by brothers Harrison and Don Summers; sisters Ruby Lorene Humphries (Covington, GA), Imogene Weaver (Knoxville), Betty McCain (Lenoir City), and Beatrice Myers (Sevierville); children Diane Harding, Carol Lyons, Steve Taylor, Sherry Breeden, and Becky Jones; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Pierson Chase Brown, age 3, passed away March 11, 2018. Pierson was smart boy, full of life and his personality would light up a room. He is survived by parents, Kirkland and Megan Brown; brother, Hansen Crue Brown; grandparents, Jeff and Angie Brown, Richard LaRue and Lori McCracken Elliott; aunts and uncles, Brady Brown, Allison Peeler, Caston LaRue, Corbin LaRue, McKayla and Carter Elliott, Brad and Chelsie Milam and Kynslee and Korbin Milam; great grandparents, Wanda Brown, Wanda Cherry Evans, Leonard and Ellen LaRue and Johnny and Shirley McCracken; and many other extended family members.
Jeanie Berry Bowling-age 57 of Maynardville gained her precious angel wings Sunday, March 11, 2018. She attended Powell United Methodist Church. Jeanie was a retired school teacher with Union County Schools and held a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Lincoln Memorial University and a Master’s Degree in Education from Tusculum College. Jeanie was a loving wife, mother, nannie and Gigi. She dearly loved her kindergarten students and she taught for 27 years at Big Ridge Elementary School. We want to give special thanks to Dr.
Jeffrey Allen Sharp-age 47 of Sharps Chapel, born May 27, 1970 in Kokomo, Indiana died Friday morning, March 9, 2018 at his home in Sharps Chapel of cancer. Preceded in death by father, Benjamin Harold (Sam) Sharp; grandparents, Theodore and Georgia Ellison; Tobe and Edith Sharp.
Survivors: mother, Brenda Faye Sharp; wife, Tina Sharp; sons, Levi and Eli Benjamin Sharp; brother, Jason and Patricia Sharp; special niece, Ashli and C. J. Roach; great-niece, Lily Roach along with a host of friends and family.
Ruth Franklin, age 84, of Knoxville, was saved at an early age and went to be with her heavenly father on March 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn H. Smith; second husband, Sam Franklin; parents, Fate and Myrtle McBee; brother, Swan McBee; sisters, Trula Hobock, Ruby Woods, and Lucille McBee. She is survived by her loving son, Stanley Smith, of Knoxville; sister, Helen (Luther) Cox, of Maynardville; several nieces and nephews and special caregivers, Ruby Hobock and Vicki Hamilton.
Louise Snelson Tucker, age 90, entered into the presence of the Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 8, 2018. She was a long-time member of Sharon Baptist Church where she served the Lord in many different roles. She is retired from General Sessions Court Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Altus Dale Tucker; daughter, Connie Gale Owenby; parents, David & Lettie Snelson; brothers, Arnold, Eugene, and Glen Snelson; sister and best friend, Ruby Thomas. She is survived by her sons, David Tucker (Patty) and Terry Tucker (fiancée Teresa).
Sandra Gail Harmon – age 72 of Maynardville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. She was a member of New Testament Baptist Church.
Sandra is preceded in death by her husband, Milford Harmon. She is survived by daughters, Bethany (Gary) Ball and Lindsay (Bryan) Ferguson; sons, Terry (Missy) McGinnis and Matt (Dawn) Harmon; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Lee Edward “T-Bo” Bailey-age 82 of Maynardville passed away Monday evening, March 5, 2018 at U. T. Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and a retired employee of Lay Packing Company.
Preceded in death by wife: Margaret Muncey Bailey; son, Billy Joe Bailey; mother, Clara Hopson Smith; father, York Bailey.
Survivors: sons, Mike Bailey, Clint Bailey, Jeff Bailey and wife, Sandra; daughter, Norma Keck and husband, Mike; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews.
David James Hickman Sr. Obituary
David James Hickman Sr., age 67 of St. Louis, MO and
Luttrell, TN went to be with the Lord suddenly on March 4,
2018. He was born on January 22, 1951 to the late Joe and
Ilean Hickman. David was a proud veteran of the Vietnam Era
serving as Private First Class from 1969-1975. He loved his family,
made everyone laugh and would give you the shirt off his back. The
self-proclaiming Dr. Rev. David J., never met a stranger and
could make anyone crack a smile with a “Hellfar!” David is preceded
Eric Ray Muncey-age 32 of Luttrell Passed away suddenly Sunday, March 4, 2018 as the result of an accident. He was of the Baptist faith. Eric was an employee of Archer Air Conditioning. Preceded in death by sister, Angie Michelle Muncey; grandparents, Arther and Edria Muncey, Jess Wynn.
Mary Etta Wilson, age 75, walked in to the Kingdom of Heaven to meet the Lord Jesus Christ and to reunite with greatly missed family on March 5, 2018. Mary was born on December 6, 1942 and resided in Luttrell, TN for the majority of her 75 years. A graduate of the Tennessee School of Beauty, she was a beautician for many years, special aide at Luttrell Elementary School and various other jobs to keep her busy. Mary was preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Paul Edward Wilson; father, John “Boss” Dyer Sr; mother, Edna Mae Dyer; and sister, Janet Dolores Hopson.
Patrick Henry Lay-age 54 of Sharps Chapel passed away Sunday morning, March 4, 2018 at The Waters of Clinton. Preceded in death by father, Ralph Lay.
Survivors: mother, Helen Louise Bailey Lay Holloway; brother, Gary Lay, both of Sharps Chapel; two aunts, Vontella Cole and Dula “Dude” Hamilton. Several cousins and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary.
Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville in charge.
Garland L. Hart, age 86, of Powell, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 8th, 2018. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War and was present when the Truce was signed. He was employed at the Knoxville News-Sentinel for several years and then left to begin his own catering business. He loved fishing, being outdoors and creating art in the form of oil painting. He was preceded in death by parents; Rev. M.D. and Nora Hart, brother Paul Hart and sister Ruby Spencer.