Lucille Chesney-age 86 of Maynardville passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 with family at the bedside. She was born May 31, 1931 the daughter of the late Lee and Ollie Tharp of Luttrell. She was a retired employee of Tom’s Food LTD with 45 years of service. Following retirement, she enjoyed gardening, her grandchildren and church activities. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Luttrell. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Hoover Chesney; her parents, siblings, Pearlie Muncey, John Tharp, Esky Tharp, Mabel Tharp, Rosell Tharp and Inez Brown.

Bobby Ray Shankles, age 63, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He was an Army Veteran, a hard worker, and a loving father. He is preceded in death by father, Charles R. Shankles. He is survived by daughters, Genevieli Pilayo (Chad) and Denise Shankles, grandchildren, Keawe’iwi, Kapuanalani, Keolamauloa, and Kinohi, mother, Edith Lee Hargis Shankles, brothers, Willis Shankles (Charlotte), Charles T. Shankles (Charlotte), and Danny Shankles (Terry), as well as several niece, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Family will meet at Roseberry Cemetery Wednesday, March 28, 2018. 1:45 for a 2:00 p.m.

Dr. Tony Sizemore, Ph.D.-age 77 of Maynardville, formerly of Harlan County, Kentucky went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his home. He was a member of The Church of God of the Union Assemble, Keith Avenue, Knoxville. He held a Ph.D. in Theology from Heritage Bible College. He pastored and ministered at several area churches and churches in different states. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Cora Sizemore.

Charlotte Alana Ridenour-age 69 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Ft. Sander’s Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by son, Randy Ridenour; parents, mother, Eula Vee Ridenour; fathers, Lillard Ray and Wade Ridenour; sisters, Pat (Spooks) Ricker; Bobbie Ray; brother, Jack Painter. Charlotte was a loving mother and grandmother.

Anna Mae Mason – age 91 of Maynardville, was called home at 1:18 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, 2018. She was a longtime member of Hubbs Grove Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by husband, William Berl Mason. Anna is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Debbie Mason and Kenneth and Shelia Mason; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister, Margaret Ellen Williams; brothers, Tommy Perry and Fred Perry; and several nieces and nephews.

Brenda Gail Kiser – 68 of Maynardville, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. She passed away at home surrounded by loved ones. Brenda was of the Baptist faith.

Michael “Shane” Guinn age 40 of Knoxville passed away March 18, 2018. He was a loving son, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his father William “Randy” Guinn survived by mother Kathy Quinn, sister Jessica Guinn, niece Brittany Thomas, nephew Michael Woody and great niece Breelyn Gordon. The family will receive friends 5:00p.m. until 7:00p.m. Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. Please leave online condolences at www.mynattfh.com

Paul “Doug” Corum, Sr.-age 68 of Luttrell passed away Sunday evening, March 18, 2018 at Willow Ridge. Preceded in death by son, Dudley Corum, Jr.; father, Luther Corum; mother, Edith Corum; brothers, Leslie and Jerry Corum; sister, Naomi Corum.

Allan “Buck” Smith, age 77, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2018. He was a member of The Church at Sterchi Hills and was retired from KUB. He was preceded in death by wife, Judy Smith; parents, Paul and Carrie Smith; sisters, Joanne and Lois; brother Ed. He is survived by son, Neil Smith (Tina); brother Tommy; sister, Sylvia; granddaughter Kaitlin and numerous extended family and friends. The family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel on Sunday, March 18th from 6-8pm with a service to follow.

Ruby King, age 95, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 15th, 2018. She was a wonderful mother who will be greatly missed. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Pinkton “Pink” Tolbert, son Donald King and daughter Peggy Seavers. She is survived by daughter Pat Bradley, 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchild, and numerous extended family and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 19th, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel.

Steven Powers, age 68, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 15th, 2018. He was preceded in death by parents Lewis and Mary Powers, grandmother Anna Arnold, aunt Laura Henderson, uncle Joe Church, brother-in-law Kenneth Trent, niece Michelle Durbrow, great-niece Holland Durbrow. He is survived by sisters Debra Trent and Diane Vineyard, brother-in-law Donnie Roach. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 18th, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel. Family and friends will meet at 12:45 p.m.

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.