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.

Cecile Minnie Robbins Nokes, 79 a long-time resident of the Fountain City area passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2017 with her family at her side. Cecile was the second born daughter to the late John Herman Robbins and Dollace Hutchison Robbins. Cecile never met a stranger, a trait that served her well in life and in her career. She was a successful bus driver for Loy Bus Lines and a food service worker for Shannondale Nursing Home. Her greatest joy and accomplishment was being a devoted wife to Gene and mother to her boys. Cecile was preceded in death by her husband.

Annis Faye Finchum Bowling-age 81 of Flat Lick, Kentucky, formerly of Knoxville passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at U. K. Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. She was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker. Preceded in death by husbands, Richard Reason Bowlin, Jr., Cecil Bowling; sons, Gary Lynn Bowlin, Samuel David Kenneth Bowlin, Larry Eugene Bowlin; grandsons, Christopher Scott O’Mary, James Terrance Davis; granddaughter, Barbara Ann Leighton; sisters, Donna Kay Rathbone, Lucy Rogers; brothers, Fred Finchum, Hugh L. Finchum, Jr., Dennis Finchum; sons-in-law, James Gibby, David Ruff.

Jacob Daniel “J. D.” Capps-age 90 of Washburn passed away Thursday evening, July 13, 2017 at U. T. Medical Center. He was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church and served as the caretaker of Liberty Hill Cemetery for many years. Preceded in death by wife, Ethel Asberry Capps. Survivors, daughter and her husband, Charlene and Earl “Shorty” Wood of Washburn; two grandchildren, Laken and Easton Bailey along with a host of friends.

Edward D. Nelson, age 89, passed away July 14, 2017. He worked at Avondale Farms Creamery for over 30 years. Ed will be remembered for his hearty laughter and was a charter member of Halls Crossroads Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by wife, Mabel Smyth Nelson and infant son; parents, John and Bertha Nelson; and several brothers and sisters.

Darlene L. Wolfenbarger, age 89, born February 28, 1928, passed away July 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband Arthur Wolfenbarger, parents, Zola and Ulysses Albright and infant sister, Madelyn. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Leonard and Debbie Wolfenbarger. She was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church for 57 years. Family and friends may call at their convenience Saturday, July 15 from 10:00am until 6:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, July 16 at 2:00pm at Pleasant View Cemetery, Maynardville, with Rev.

Shirley Byrd Martin, age 76, passed away July 10, 2017. She was a member of New Pleasant Gap Missionary Baptist Church. Shirley retired from Senior Citizen Home Assistance after 20 years of service as a Field Supervisor. Preceded in death by daughter, Sharon Irwin; grandson, Derrick Claiborne; parents, Charles and Grace Byrd; sister, Brenda Byrd. Left to cherish her memory are husband, Larry Z. Martin; daughters, Tamela (Brian) Lane and Helen Roberts; grandchildren, Serena, Charles and Robert Poland, Danny Irwin, Amanda Drollman and Brandy (Edward) Woods; 12 great grandchildren.

Charles Clarence Williams-age 70 of Lone Mountain passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Claiborne County Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Pearlie Harper Williams. He is survived by a cousin and her husband Barbara Lou and Jerry Palmer of Knoxville along with other relatives and friends. In accordance with his wishes, his body was cremated and no public services are planned. His cremains will be placed with his family at the family cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Condy Williams, Jr.-age 77 of New Tazewell passed away 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017. U. S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by parents, Condy and Mayme Williams; sisters, Georgia Smith, Fontella Butler; brothers, J. c. Williams, Lee Williams.

Vella Mae Shoffner Daniels-age 93 of Sharps Chapel passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Claiborne Medical Center. She was a member of Taylor’s Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husbands, Cillis Shoffner and Issac Daniels; son, Roy Lee Shoffner; parents, Mose and Minnie Tapp; brother, Fred Tapp.

Twila Elizabeth Miller-age 65 of Sharps Chapel went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at her home. She is preceded in death by parents, James and Gean Ray; sisters, Bonima Thomas, Joyce Tharp and Lorretta Marlow.
Survived by loving husband, Clarence “Butch” Miller; son, David (Debbie) Roe; daughter, Rebecca (Stephen) Hancock; special granddaughter, Emily Hancock; brothers, Troy Ray, Rick Ray and Bill Ray; sister, Ann Ray. Several special nieces and nephews.

Scott K. McPhetridge-age 54 of Maynardville entered into Heaven Monday morning, July 10, 2017 at his home. He was a member of Miller’s Chapel Methodist Church, Maynardville; employee of Apking Printing Company, Knoxville for 14 years. Preceded in death by mother, Yvonne J. McPhetridge; father, Gerald O. McPhetridge.

Serenity Joy Linville of Maynardville, infant daughter of Chris and Melissa Linville went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 8, 2017. She is survived by her parents along with brothers, Christopher Blake, Cameron Chase, Jraven Dawson and Joseph Justus; sisters, Skylar Alexis, Haven Faith and Miracle Grayce-Hope; grandparents, Rocky and Lisa Gulley; James and Betty Linville.

Mary Ann Nicely-age 73 of Maynardville passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at her home. Preceded in death by husband, James Austin Nicely; daughter, Donna Lynn Tharp; parents, Everett and Juanita Berrier.
Survivors: son, Jeffrey Alan Nicely; six grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial service 7 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2017, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Joe Nicely officiating. Burial will be at Needham Cemetery in Grainger County at a later date. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Jack Brown, age 80, of Powell, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2017 at 4:36am. He was the owner and operator of Halls Paving Co. for many years. He was a member of New Pleasant Gap Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing and playing music. He loved his family and friends and he enjoyed his life. Preceded in death by loving wife Carolyn Brown. Daughter, Vanessa Bruner and granddaughter, Trish Brown. Twin brother, Johnny. Brothers, Bill, Clarence and Bob. Sisters, Nell, Liz, Iona, Katherine, Margaret and Mossie Lee.

Charles Lester Williams, age 73, of Maynardville, passed away on Sunday, July 9th, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith, attended Crossroads Baptist Church, and was owner and operator of Halls Upholstery in Halls Crossroads for 32 years. He was proceeded in death by wife of 49 years, Barbara Ann Williams, parents Lester and Sarah Moats Williams, siblings Jackie Williams, Willie Paul Williams, Rosemary Littleton, Pauline Strickland, Hazel Mincey, Frances Reynolds, and Dorothy Crowe.

William “Bill” Whaley, 50 of Johnson City passed away quietly on Sunday July 9 in Johnson City. Bill was born May 20, 1967 in Johnson City to David H. Whaley and Linda Hammons. Bill is preceded in death by his mother, Linda. He is survived by his father, David (Janice) Whaley; step-father, Jr. Aaron Hammons; daughter, Tabatha (Tyler) Whaley Smith and granddaughter Lizzie; son, Jake Whaley; brothers, David (Jessie) C. Whaley, Shane (Mindy) Terrell, step-brother, Jamie Hammons; step-sister Tonya Hammons (Johnny Stout) and Felicia (Derrick) Saults.

Martin Geames, age 52 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord July 7, 2017. Preceded in death by mother Dorothy Wilma Humphrey Geames and father Billy Joe Geames. Survived by daughter Kathy Marie Geames; 5 brothers; several nieces and nephews; many other loved ones. Service will be held 7:00p.m. Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, Rev. Charles Lynch officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45a.m. Thursday at Anderson-Goufon Cemetery for 11:00a.m. interment. Family will receive friends 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Wednesday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel.

Tracy Allen Smith, 55 of Knoxville passed away July 9, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Ted and Myra “Becky” Smith and sister Terria Reagan. Survived by brother Stacy Smith and fiancé Tanya Moulton; sister Nicole Baird and husband Matthew; niece and nephew Shelby and Christian Davis; aunt and uncle Linda and A.K. Lawson; uncle Tommy Wayman; several cousins. Family and friends will meet 9:45a.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Cemetery for 10:00a.m. graveside service, Rev. David Sieber officiating.