Thomas Randolph Testerman, (quite possibly the smartest man in the world), age 52, of Knoxville passed away at U.T. Medical Center November 18, 2017 surrounded by his children and their mother. He loved and was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He loved watching and coaching sports. Preceded in death by parents T.J. and Ida Testerman; brother Barry Ellis; sister Kathy Ellis.
Arthur F. Payne Jr. (Ottie), age 72, passed away November 17, 2017. He was an Army Veteran, and a truck driver for the majority of his life. People knew him as a good man with a big heart. Preceded in death by son Arthur Lynn Payne; parents Edith and Arthur Payne Sr; brother Charles Tony Payne; sister Linda Faye Graves.
Ruth Haynes Rustin “Momma”-age 77 of Luttrell went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 16, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends. She was a member of Pennington Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Paul W. Rustin; daughter, Patricia Sue Everhart; parents, Hobart and Hettie Haynes; brothers, Paris, L. C. and Dot Haynes; sisters, Anna Munsey, Lenoir Smith and Mary Munsey.
George Charles Ries, age 76 of Luttrell, TN took his Heavenly journey Wednesday, November 15, 2017. He was a member of Powder Springs Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher and Trustee. U. S. Air Force Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Charles Ries from River Edge, NJ and Step-Son, Danny Creech, Jr. of Luttrell.
Leonard George Simpson, II-age 59 of Maynardville passed away Monday evening, November 13, 2017 at Willow Ridge Center. He was the son of the late Leonard George Simpson, Jr. and Lucille Chandler Simpson. The body will be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Clarence Samuel Smith, age 85, of Powell, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 12th, 2017. He was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church and was a United States Air Force Veteran who served in the Korean War. His love and support will be missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years Arizella Smith, parents D.B. and Beulah Smith, son Stan Smith, and 3 siblings.
Todd Lee Hutchison – age 54 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully Friday, November 10, 2017. He was a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Lee Hutchison. Todd is survived by sons, Anthony Hutchison, Bradley (Kristen) Hutchison and Victor (Kayla) Hutchison; grandchildren, Leslee, Levi, Graycee and Annzlee Hutchison; mother, Agnes Hutchison; sister, Tammy (Jay) Cox; and brother, Tony Hutchison.
Bobby Gene “Fats” Beason – age 81 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith.
Jack Robert Rhodes, Sr., age 77, of Powell, passed away November 11, 2017. He was a faithful member of West View Community Church and retired from the United States Postal Service after 30 plus years of dedicated service. Jack was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cas & Mary Ruth Snodderly; brother, Gary Robinson. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Anna Rhodes; daughter, Lisa Davis and husband Kenny; son, Jack Robert Rhodes Jr.
Alvin Leonard Mitchell, “Rat”, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away November 12, 2017. Alvin was retired from DeRoyal Industries and a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. He loved his coffee, video games, his John Deere, the outdoors, and was an avid Vols fan. Most of all, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer & Frances Mitchell; father-in-law, Wilmer Phillips.
Nicola Monroe Bowers, age 39, passed away November 12, 2017. She was a member of Walridge Baptist Church. Nicola was a dedicated aunt who loved her nieces and nephews as her own children. Preceded in death by mother Judy Lynn Bowers; grandparents Rev. Ben and Rebin Whaley, James and Roxie Bowers.
James C. “J. C.” Dyke-age 75 of Sharps Chapel went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his home. He was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Churh. Preceded in death by mother, Vina Dyke; father, Lonnie Dyke; daughter, Dee Dee Dyke Raley; sons, Jimmy Dyke and Jammy Dyke, brother, Clarence Dyke; sister, Karen Hatmaker, grandson, Joey Raley
DAVIS, WILMA SUE (Sue) –
On Monday November 6th, 2017, the chorus of pianos in Heaven began playing more sweetly and the choir above now sings louder. A son rejoicing above and a son crying below. A church falls silent, its piano still. When the piano played by this good woman’s touch, all who heard said she was a Saint amongst us--but she too modest to believe it. But on this day, the Saint Row has been added by one. We desire the Lord to keep her here forever, but the Lord above has called, and the angels rejoice. She wears the crown of righteousness.
OBITUARY FOR LYNN GALE LYON
Rev. Lynn Gale Lyon went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 03, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years Virginia Ruth Fagan Lyon, his youngest son, Lynn Keith Lyon, his brother and sister in law, Leland L. & Kathy Lyon, and his parents Lee and Lucille Lyon of Johnson City, TN.
Esther Mae McMahan, age 89, of Knoxville Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday November 6, 2017. Esther was a faithful member of Outreach Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband G.W. McMahan Sr. and daughter Charlotte Emerson.
Anthony Dwayne Lamb – age 38 of Luttrell, was born March 21, 1979 and passed away October 27, 2017.
Anthony is preceded in death by step father and mother, Linda Holloway. He is survived by his father, Dwayne Lamb; children, Hunter Williams, Kayla Blair, Ashley Lamb and Easton Wilson; brother, Scott Lamb; and significant other, Samantha Cust and children, Shelby Conger and Amber Cust. “We will miss you.”
Glenn Allen Miller- age 81 of Luttrell passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by wife, Hazel Damewood Miller; daughters, Kathy Parker, Penny Letner; parents, Eli and Lily Lay Miller; brothers, Wayne, David, Roy Miller; sister, Jewel Thompson.
Survivors: son, Mike (Kathy) Miller of Luttrell; brothers, Roger, Johnny and Troy Miller, all of Knoxville. Nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Special friends, Harold Miller and Buddy (Sandy) Easterday. A host of nieces and nephews.
Hobart Paul Bailey – age 69 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2017 at Willow Ridge Center. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Hobart is preceded in death by his parents, Plez Abe and Juanita Bailey; sister, Darlene Bailey; brothers, Glen and Larry Bailey. He is survived by daughter, Janice Wilkerson; son, Billy (Karen) Bailey; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Judy Key and Peggy Davidson; brothers, Mitchy, David and Ricky Bailey; and several nieces and nephews.
Theressa Lynnette Knight Capshaw – age 49 of Heiskell, went home to be with the Lord when God called his angel home on October 28, 2017.
Theressa is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Donna Cox; and brother, Tracey Lee Cox. She is survived by her husband, Marty Capshaw; sons, Ray and James (fiancée, LeAnn Massengill) Knight; granddaughter, Skylar Knight; and former husband and great friend, James (fiancée, Melissa Garcia) Knight, Jr.
Janet Ann Eggleston-age 57 of Maynardville passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, October 25, 2017 at her home. Preceded in death by father, Marquis de Lafayette Eggleston, Jr.; sister, Suzanne Elizabeth Eggleston.