Chester Butler – age 84 of Union County, Tennessee, passed after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer on February 7, 2026.
He is preceded in death by infant daughter, Kimberly. Chester is survived by wife, Frances; sons, John (Leanne) and Jay; grandchildren, Justin (Kelsey), Jordyn and Autumn; great granddaughter, Charlotte; brother, Daniel (Sandra); and many extended family members and friends, including very special in-laws.
April Sue (Richardson) Tolliver-age 35 of Andersonville passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center. April was born July 14, 1990, the daughter of the late Barbara Kay Williams and Richard (Bud) Lewis Richardson
April leaves behind her husband, Travis Tolliver (separated); boyfriend Billy Bussell; four children, Laken and Isaak Lawson, twin boys; sister Jessica Richardson; brothers, Steven, Jason, and David; grandmother, Irene Barnard and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
James Franklin Doughty, Jr.-age 64 of Sharps Chapel passed away Saturday morning, February 7, 2026 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was veteran of the U. S. Coast Guard and a retired electrician. Preceded in death by father, James Franklin Doughty, Sr.; nephew, Jeffery Shrader; brothers-in-law, Larry Shrader and William Jones.
Survivors: mother, Alma Doughty; sisters, Barbara Jones, Margaret Shrader, Marie Eiler and husband, Greg, all of Sharps Chapel. Nephews, Billy Jones, Chris Hizer, Paul Shrader and David Smith along with a host of friends.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sherlene Childress, age 76 of Knoxville as she went to be with our Lord Thursday, February 5, 2026. Sherlene loved attending God’s Place Church where she had been a faithful member for many years until her health began to decline. Above anything else, she loved her family and wanted nothing more than to spend time with them.
Sheena Danielle White-age 43 of Maynardville passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was a devout Jehovah’s Witness, Halls Congregation. Sheena was a great mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Sheena loved telling anyone she met about her love for her daughter, Harlow and her niece, Navada. She loved planning Disney trips and looking for her next cruise destination.
Ronale Collins-age 79 of Corryton went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Monday morning, February 2, 2026, at his home. He was born July 1, 1946, and lived a long full life, he served in the Army and fought in the Vietnam War. Ronale retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 30 years and was a member of the Blazing Star Lodge. Ronale enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family after retirement. He was a kind, caring man who was always ready to help others whether he knew them or not.
Luther (Lucky) Shope-age 79 of Andersonville passed away Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, at his home. He was a member of House Mountain Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, David and Berta Shope; brother, J. D. Shope; sister, Jeanette Hiefner.
Survived by wife, Linda J. (McCoy) Shope; sons, Glen Shope; Tim Shope (special friend, Trish Thomas), Donnie and Rosa Shope; ten grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren. Sisters, Charlene Shepler, Sue and Frank Bailey. Several nieces and nephews. He was as inspiration to all who knew him.
Nancy Beeler – age 88 passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Even though her passing will always leave a void in our hearts, we can find comfort in knowing she is at rest with God. She was born on August 27, 1937 to the late Curtis and Mattie Stephens. Nancy was a member of Mt. Eager Church and a homemaker. She was also a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Jenifer Gail Hensley – age 68 of Sharps Chapel passed away peacefully Sunday January 18, 2026 at her home. Preceded in death by her parents, Marion E. Hensley and Maxine Turner Hensley; son, Casey; and brother, Marion K. Hensley.
Florence Robinson Alston, age 91, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born July 2,1934 to the late Thomas and Rispy “Housley” Robinson. She was born and raised in Union County where she graduated from Horace Maynard High school in 1954. There she was the captain of the basketball team and voted most athletic her senior year. She was a member of Cedar Ridge Baptist Church and attended Union Baptist Church for over 20 years. She was the youngest girl of 13 siblings.
David Lee Hensley-age 37 of Luttrell passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his home. Preceded in death by mother, Kathy Louise (Dukes) Hensley; aunts and uncles, Larry and Carolyn Hensley, William and Dollie Hensley, Cindy Hensley, Jessie Hensley, Sharon Hensley.
Jessica Rae Haun Boling – age 29 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully January 25, 2026. She was a loving wife to Dylan Boling and the best mommy ever to her precious sons, Roman and Simon. Jessica accepted Jesus at an early age and is a member of Warwick Chapel Baptist Church. After a long battle with Ewing Sarcoma, she is now our guardian angel.
William “Bill” Tharp-age 92 of Maynardville passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at home. He was a member and Deacon of Temple Baptist Church in Knoxville. Bill was a retired employee of the City of Knoxville, Traffic Engineering Department with 25 years of service. Preceded in death by son, Wesley Tharp, parents, Vasco and Ollie Tharp; sisters and brothers, Rose Munsey, Reva Wyrick, Hazel Tharp, Dallas Tharp, John Tharp, Minnie Tharp.
SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR 12 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Donna Faye (Wyrick) Bridges-age 69 of Luttrell passed away peacefully at home Thursday, January 22, 2026, after a 10-year fight with Alzheimer’s. She was a member of Carter Road Missionary Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Gibbs High School, Class of 1975 and worked for DeRoyal Industries for 27 years. Donna was loved by everyone that knew her and she loved with her whole heart. Donna loved her husband, girls and her grandchildren with all her heart. Preceded in death by her parents, Rector and Alberta Wyrick; sisters, Lily May Duncan and Mary Lawson; brothers, RB Wyrick and William Wyrick; favorite son-in-law, Jason Bailey.
Grace Marie Beeler-age 77 of Maynardville, born June 7, 1948 passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the Willow Ridge Center, Maynardville.
Preceded in death by husband, Roy Lee Beeler; father, Samuel Burchfield; mother, Elizabeth Burchfield.
Survivors: Daughter, Veronica Walker and husband, Earl Walker; granddaughter, Monique Baker; great-grandchildren, Fenique, Keanique and Zeanique Baker.
Bonnie Myree Peace Warwick- 87 of Andersonville passed peacefully to her heavenly home to live forever more in the presence of her Savior Sunday, January 18, 2026 surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born May 22, 1938 to Curtis and Hazel Peace. On May 25, 1956 she married Willis Douglas Warwick. They had been married for 67 years when Doug passed on August 31, 2023. She loved spending time with and cooking for her family. Especially cherished was her grandson, Brad and two great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Tucker. She was a member of Hines Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
Bobby Keith Hall-age 40 of Maynardville born, May 28, 1985, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, after a battle with a long illness. He enjoyed paint ball, going fishing, listening to music and drawing art. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, N.J. Kiser and Estill Hall; grandmother, Margaret Hall and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Harlan Wayne Lynch ran into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 71. Harlan was born March 30, 1954, a resident of Powell but grew up in the Luttrell community where he found a love for fishing, cars and NASCAR racing. As years went by those hobbies quickly grew to hunting, a passion for the Tennessee Vols, music and guitars. Harlan was a proud Union member and a retired machinist at Y-12 with 38 years of service. His two favorite places to be, were sitting in the sun on the beaches of Panama City and being with his church congregation.
Mary Ruth Lawson Atkins-age 72 of Luttrell born, August 3, 1953, passed away Tuesday morning, January 20, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends. Mary was of the Baptist faith. She loved and took pleasure in cooking for her many friends and family. Preceded in death by her mother, Artie Faye Wyrick Lawson; father, John Henry Lawson; beloved son, James Henry Nicely; grandson, Kenneth Dewayne Nicley; brother, James Henry Lawson; sister, Joyce Ann Lawson Nicley; nephew, Gregory Allen Bailey; niece, Kimberly Ann Nicely.
Steven Elwood Crum-age 62 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Friday, January 16, 2026, at home. He was a proud member of Hickory Valley Missionary Baptist Church and had worked as a Diesel Technician/Auto Technician for 40 years. He loved wood working and watching Nascar with his pup Oakley. Preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Carol Crum; brothers, Chester Fay Crum, Jr., Donnie Crum.