Lorne Tolliver – age 59 of Sharps Chapel, was born August 15, 1957. He went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 23, 2017 at home. Lorne was saved at a young age and was a member of Highland Missionary Baptist Church in Sharps Chapel. Lorne worked for the Union County Sheriff Department with people that he considered family. He had a heart of gold and loved helping others with no thought of getting anything in return. Lorne never met a stranger. When he loved, he loved with everything in him.

James “Jim” King – age 74 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 26, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Jim was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church for 43 years. He was owner and operator of Begard Impression Products in the 1980’s and then continued on in sales until he retired. Jim transitioned into becoming the Attendance Clerk for Union County High School. He was known for his sense of humor and his thoughtfulness of everyone.

Rev. Billy Lee Needham-age 79 of Washburn passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at his home with his family and friends. He was the pastor and member of Needham Chapel Church and had pastored several area churches in his career. U. S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by parents, Basil and Mossie Needham, four sisters, three brothers.

At 11.40am 12th June 2017 my dear loving wife of fifteen years Deborah Diane Norris went to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. She left behind three adult children, Daniel Vantuyl, Dean Vantuyl and Melinda Atkins and a good number of grandchildren. We take comfort knowing that she would have run through those pearly gates straight into those loving arms of Jesus and knowing she has not stopped overflowing with exuberant joy and happiness since she got there. It is a comfort to know there are no more tears, pain or sickness.

Donna Gail Chittum Boggs, age 58, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2017. She was a member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church and a dedicated mother and wife. Donna enjoyed many types of crafting, painting, embroidery, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Chittum; father, Robert Chittum; and brother, Jack Chittum.

Eva Greene Johnson, born July 11,1946 , went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2017. She was a member of Greene's Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Harvey and Emma Jane Greene; sister, Margaret Johnson; brothers, Robert and Ben Greene. She is survived by her daughter Gerry Dunlap and son in law Daniel Dunlap; son Roy Wayne Killion Jr.; grandchildren Casey Sams, Wayne Killion, Autumn Killion, Sarah Killion, Sam Killion, and Paige Reed.

Matthew William Needham, age 42, of Knoxville passed away June 17, 2017. Matthew was a 1993 graduate of Powell High School and attended Union Baptist Church in Halls. He had a passion for his family, and loved fishing and hunting. Preceded in death by father, Robert “Bob” Needham. Survived by wife of 19 years, Rosey Needham; daughter, Whitney Needham; son, Kyle Needham; mother, Pat Needham; brother, Wade Needham; sister, Mary Ann Finger; and several nieces and nephews.

George Timothy (Tim) Suffridge-age 46 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by parents, Thomas Allen and Jennie Faye Suffridge; grandparents, Everett and Mossie Harrell; Doyle and Eva Suffridge; aunts, Kay Nicley, Diane Williams, Sue England.

Johnny Ray Janeway-age 63 of Knoxville took his Heavenly flight on Father’s Day, June 18, 2017 at his home. He was a member of American Baptist Church. Johnny was a retired employee of the University of Tennessee Athletic Department with 41 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Frances (Nelson) Janeway.

Reverend Dewey George Raley – born July 16, 1924, passed away Thursday afternoon June 15, 2017 at Trinity Hills Senior Living with family by his side. Stephanie sang him into the arms of Jesus. A WWII U. S. Navy Veteran, he served aboard the USS Huse (DE-145) Atlantic Fleet and the USS Vulcan (AR-5) Pacific Fleet. After service to his country he enlisted into the service of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He pastored churches in Union, Grainger, Anderson, Knox and Loudon Counties. His greatest joy was spreading the Gospel.

Nella Faye Muncey Atkins-age 76 of Luttrell went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at her home. She was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. Nella is the last surviving child of a family of 13; the children of the late Bill and Lilly Muncey to include sisters: Ina Tharp, Alverta Wyrick, Ruth Wallace, Betty Jane Mynatt, Mossie Hensley, Trula Seymour; brothers: Clyde, Claude, Hubert, Arthur, Martin and Junior Muncey. Nella is survived by her husband: Donald Atkins of Luttrell. Several nieces and nephews.

Carlos L. Raley – age 59 of Maynardville, went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2017. Carlos was of the Baptist faith. He was an employee of Clayton Motors for 22 years.

Carlos is preceded in death by his father; Willard Raley; grandparents, Amos and Izora England and Claude and Beulah Raley. He is survived by his mother, Wanda Jenell Garrison; brother and sister-in-law Chris and Norma Raley; nephews, Jacob Raley and Eric (Jen) Raley; great nieces, Madison, Kaitlyn and Brooklyn Raley; and special friends, Volvo and Wedge.

Evelyn Latasha Jones-age 32 of Strawberry Plains passed away Saturday morning, June 10, 2017 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Sam Jones; daughter, Kyila Nelson; son, Kevin Nelson. Family and friends will meet at Pollard Cemetery for graveside service and interment 2:30 P.M. Monday, June 12, 2017, Rev. Ray Covington officiating. The family will receive friends 4-6 P.M. Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Dorothy Ray-age 61 of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 9, 2017 at her home. Member of Alder Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Andy and Maggie Ray; brother, Junior Ray, Gladys Ray and Mary Teresa Ray.
Survivors: sisters, Pearl Ray, Pauline Caldwell and husband, Jeff; brothers, J. C., Troy and wife, Helen, E. J., and Clarence Ray; Step-son, Nicholas Wilson; aunts, Sally Berry and Mary Ray; sister-in-law, Carolyn Ray. Several nieces, nephews and cousins. Special friends, Virginia and Patricia McPhetridge, Bill and Alice Malone.

Thomas Allen (Tommy) Gibson-age 51 of New Tazewell passed away Tuesday morning, June 6, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by father, Richard Gibson; grandparents, Leonard and Pearl Cooper; step-daughter, Brittany Nicole Southerland.

Walter Lynn Payne – age 50 of Maynardville, went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. Walter was a flooring contractor in which he made many friends.

Swan David Baker, Jr. –age 50 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Thursday, June 1, 2017 at his home. David was of the Baptist faith and a member of New Testament Baptist Church and formally of Dutch Valley Baptist. He was a former plant operator for Hallsdale-Powell Utility District. David is preceded in death by his father, Swan David Baker, Sr., aunt, Dorothy Lowery. Grandparents, Deadrick and Pauline Baker, Johnnie and Dewey Archer.

Bertie Graves Campbell-age 89 of Maynardville passed away Sunday morning, June 4, 2017 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Maynardville and was a retired employee of the Tennessee Department of Human Services and also the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Campbell; sons, David and Tucker Campbell; grandson, Adam Jones; son-in-law, David Jones.

Charles Junior Williams-age 73 of Washburn passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by wife, Diana Nicely Williams; son, Jason Williams; parents, Fred and Nellie Williams; brother, Bobby Williams.

Survivors: daughters, Charolette (Don) Gass, Glenda (Elbert) Nicley; son, James (India) Williams; grandchildren, Robbie and Ashley Gass, Kelly Fox, Christy Haun, Kyra and Kenya Williams, Alyssa Williams; great-grandchildren, Sydney Gass, Abel, Aurora and Axel Fox, Milla and Robert Brown Haun, III. Special friend, Daisy Johnson. A host of other family and friends.

Rev. Walter Oxendine-age 76 of Luttrell passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at Beverly Park Place. He was a member and former pastor of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by infant daughter, Joyce Leann Oxendine; parents, Eddie Plumer and Ruby Hazel (Sands) Oxendine; sister, Frances Inklebarger.

Survivors: wife, Joann Nicely Oxendine; son, Eddie Oxendine of Luttrell; sisters, Alice Nicely, Maynardville; Betty Hayes, Morristown; brothers, R. G. Oxendine, Knoxville; Jesse Oxendine, Maynardville; Jimmy Oxendine, Blaine. Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.