Robert Manson “Sonny” Reeser, III- age 65 of Maynardville, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, October 20, 2017. Robert was the proud owner and operator of Sonny’s Auto Sales for 40 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and son.
Edith Elmo (Ritter) Lakins – age 94, was born on Ritter Ridge in Washburn, on June 30, 1923. She left this world to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 21, 2017.
Helen Gentry Lucas, age 98, went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2017. She attended the Community Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Kyle Lucas; 2 infant children; 4 sisters; and 5 brothers. Survived by son James (Freda) Lucas; daughter Janice (Jimmy) Edington; grandchildren Tony (Pam) Lucas, Tammy (Dale) Tuder and Julie Reasonover; great grandchildren Spencer (fiancé Madison) and Trent Lucas, Preston Reasonover, Madison Kay and Katie Grace Tuder; step-granddaughters Karen and Jeanna; extended family, several nieces and nephews.
Darrell J. Norris-age 80 of Elkhart, Indiana, formerly of Maynardville passed away Thursday morning, October 19, 2017 at Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Indiana surrounded by the family. Darrell was of the Baptist faith and was a wonderful son, husband, father and grandfather. He was member of J. C. Baker Lodge #720 F. & A.M. for many years. Preceded in death by mother, Pearl Norris Patterson; wife, Vola Whited Norris; son, Darrell E. Norris.
Teresa Elaine (Wallace) Cooper – age 53 of Maynardville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. She was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church.
Teresa is preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda Cooper; son, Wayne Wallace; grandchild, Skyler Cooper; and parents, Gerald and Ruth Wallace. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Cooper; daughter, Crystal Smith; several grandchildren; sisters, Judy Overholt, Linda Runyon and Katrina Sharp; brothers, Jerry, Olen, and Ray Wallace; and several nieces and nephews.
Charles Lonnie Bailey-age 67 of Washburn passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his home. He was a member of Powder Springs Baptist Church and a retired employee of Star Construction with 49 years of service. Preceded in death by father, Vick Bailey.
Survivors: wife of 47 years, Judy (Munsey) Bailey; mother, Fousteen Bailey; daughter, Melissa (Eric) Logsdon; son, Steve (Misty) Bailey; grandchildren, Preston Logsdon, Lance, Mackenzie and Addisyn Bailey; brothers, John (Sheila) Bailey and Rick Bailey, all of Washburn. Several nieces and nephews.
Ella Pauline Garrison age 95, 13 days from being 96 of Maynardville, was born in Union County on October 23, 1921 and passed away Thursday morning, October 12, 2017 at Willow Ridge Center in Maynardville.
She was preceded in death by her husbands Homer Wagner and Lynn Garrison, son Joe Wagner, daughter Lavaughn Crider and by her parents Hugh L. Norris and Rhoda Berry.
She is survived by her son Lynn Wagner (Phyllis), daughter Elaine Daniel (Buddy), she is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Christina Denise Lee age 40 of Rutledge was born April 16, 1977 and passed away October 13, 2017.
Mr. Earl Roger Williams age 60 of Knoxville, Tennessee was born December 26, 1956 and passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Inc., Maynardville.
Lillie Pratt age 88 of Maynardville was born April 25, 1929 and passed away October 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Curtis and Relda Pratt, brothers Ernest Pratt and Eric Pratt.
She is survived by several cousins and many other friends.
James “Shane” Digby – age 42 of Maryville, passed away on October 10, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith.
Shane is survived by his wife, Mary Lynn Roberts; daughters, Shannon Digby, Sabrina Digby and Courtney Digby; son, Matthew Digby; mother Elizabeth (Willard) Nicley; father, James Digby; sister, Mary Evon Queen; and brother, David Ledford.
Nathan Allen Hyde-age 34 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 while visiting in the State of Florida. He was born October 5, 1983 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Simpson Hyde; grandparents, James and Fae Dotson Simpson of Maynardville.
He is survived by daughter, Keegan Lee Hyde; father Lynn Edward Hyde; step-mother, Jocelyn Hyde; step-sister, Beckie Kitts and Brandi Kendall; loving grandparents, James and Thelma Lee Hyde, all of Knoxville.
Virgie “Opal” Corum – age 91 of Maynardville, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, October 9, 2017. Opal was a member of Miller’s Chapel United Methodist Church where she was very active in the children’s Sunday School classes along with many other church activities. She is a retired employee of Standard Knitting Mills and worked with the Union County Senior Citizen Center.
Donald “Rich” Ellison, aged 69, passed away October 9, 2017. Rich had a passion for old cars and the music of George Strait. Preceded in death by parents Donald and Wanetta Ellison and brothers Jeff Ellison and Dr. Dave Ellison. Left to cherish his memory are loving wife Arlene Ellison; children Chuck (Tonja) Ellison and Joy (Brent) Waldrop; 12 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sister Erma King; and sister-in-law Sandi Ellison. The family would like to thank Dr. Salter and nurse Patti Grass for their exceptional and loving care.
Paul E. Williams-age 71 of Maynardville passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. Paul was a member of Mt. Eager Baptist Church and a retired employee of the Union County Highway Department. Preceded in death by parents, Rector and Bonnie Williams; brother, Junior Williams; sisters, Pauline (Jimmy) Nicely, Gladys Crawford.
Survivors: wife: Betty Carmon Williams, special daughter, Carrie Johnson, special son-in-law, James Johnson; sister-in-law, Charolette Williams; brother-in-law, Elmer Crawford; several other special family and friends.
Angela Carol “Cookie” Munsey Lundin-age 59 of Maynardville passed away suddenly Friday, October 6, 2017 at her home. She was a member of Hubbs Grove Baptist Church and a retired employee of Union County Health Department. Preceded in death by parents, J. Will and Imogene (Booker) Munsey; sister, Karen Dale Wynn; brothers, Joe Ed Munsey, Gary William “Pete” Munsey; great-aunt, Lillie McPhetridge; nephew, Erin Munsey.
April Renee Gray, age 49, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 4th, 2017. She was an Anderson County High School graduate, attended Pellissippi State Community College and ITT Tech, and worked as a security guard for the last several years. She was preceded in death by grandparents Lawrence “Doc” and Dora Hamilton and Everette and Eva Lane, and uncles Donnie and Gerald Hamilton. She is survived by parents Kyle Lane and Marlene Lane, children Cody Dorwin, Tyler Burnette, Cayden and Kaley Gray, and a host of aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.
Johnie (Sexton) Campbell – age 93 of Maynardville, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Physician’s Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church.
Jerry Dean Chambers-age 82 of Andersonville went peacefully to be with the Lord, Thursday afternoon, October 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Chambers; parents, Elizabeth and Raymond Chambers; great-grandson, Carson Allen and several brothers and sisters.
He leaves behind his loving daughter, Paulette (Mark) Chadwell of Corryton; Melissa Wyrick of Knoxville; two granddaughters, April Chadwell of Corryton and Hannah Chadwell of Knoxville.
Rebecca Jean Edwards, born December 1, 1954, passed away October 3, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Retha Faye Hatley and William Riley Coffey; daughter Michelle Edwards; brothers James and William Coffey; granddaughter Whitney Godfrey.