James David (J.D.) Shope-age 73 of Maynardville passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 14, 2017. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and enjoyed his grandbabies during his retirement. Preceded in death by parents, David and Bertie (Oxendine) Shope; sister, Jeanette Hefner.
Mae Sands Kitts-age 79 of Luttrell, born May 11, 1938 went home to be with our Heavenly Father Saturday, May 13, 2017 at her home with family and friends at her side. She was a kind and loving mother. Preceded in death by daughter, Janice Perry, grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeramiah Kitts, Eli Smith, mother, Cecil Sands; father, Luther Sands; sisters, Edith Bailey, Edna Kitts, Pearl Sands; brothers, Esco Sands, Charlie Sands, Freeman Sands, Carl Sands and Edgebert Sands.
Mary A. Cosby – age 71 of Maynardville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 12, 2017. Mary received Jesus as her Lord and Savior at the age of 12 and was a member of Biltmore Holiness Temple in Asheville, North Carolina.
Robert Paul Williams-age 78 of Maynardville, born August 14, 1938 passed away Friday morning, May 12, 2017 at his home. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Pearlie Williams, two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors: loving wife, Dora Williams; sons, Robert Williams and wife, Barbra; Herbert Williams and wife, Rhonda; daughter, Kay Capps and husband, Joe; sons, James E. Williams and wife, Georgette; Ronnie W. Williams and wife, Darcy. A host of loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brother, Charlie Williams.
Roy Lee Shoffner-age 68 of Sharps Chapel passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Claiborne Medical Center. Preceded in death by father, Cillus Shoffner.
Survivors: mother, Vella Tapp Shoffner Daniels of Tazewell; brother, G. Paul Shoffner and wife, Dorothy of Knoxville; sister, Judy Shoffner of Tazewell. Nephews, Paul D. Shoffner and wife, Rhonda; Mike Shoffner and wife, Susan, all of Knoxville. Several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Sherri Michelle (Ailor) Smith – age 53 of Powell, passed away April 27, 2017 at her home. No services are being planned at this time. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Sherri Smith. 865-922-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net
Linda E. Shelton – age 68 of Washburn, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2017. Linda was a member of Mount Eager Baptist Church. She was a retired employee of the Grainger County School System.
Mildred S. (Coppock) Branum Joplin - age 81 of Andersonville passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 and Heaven gained another angel. Mildred was a charter member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. She loved singing gospel music, loved her church, and church family. Mildred was a member of Twi-Lights Gospel Music Trio, she loved every minute of it and received many spiritual rewards. Mildred was a devoted and loving Mother, Mamaw, and Great-Mamaw. She loved having Sunday dinners for everyone to enjoy.
Deneen Wynn Robertson – age 50 of New Tazewell, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017. She was a member of Pleasant Point Baptist Church of New Tazewell.