G. Mildred Beason – born May 21, 1942, passed away on May 4, 2025 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehabilitation in Knoxville. She was a member of Hines Creek Baptist Church in Maynardville where she was song director for many years and was an original member of The Beason Family gospel group for more than 40 years.
Billy Gene Barnes-age 84 of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, May 2, 2025 at his home after a long illness with cancer. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Hubbs Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1959. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a retired employee of Maynardville Utility Department and sends a special thank you to his friends and community for their love, support and prayers.
Joy Diane Lody-age 62 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 28, 2025. She was a member of Beneath the Cross Mission, Luttrell. Joy was a Critical Care R.N. and a medical volunteer and was a breast cancer survivor. She volunteered at the food pantry and clothes closet. Preceded in death by her mother, Alice Guinn; grandmother, Trula Lody; great grandmother, Lennie Monroe; aunt, Bobbie Johnson.
She is survived by her son, Blake Hopson; daughter-in-law, Michaela Peterson; grandchildren, Zaya Hopson, Kinsley Hopson, Violet Hopson, Amelia Hopson.
Barbara “Kay” Williams- age 67 of Andersonville passed away peacefully Sunday, April 27, 2025, at her home after a long battle with cancer. Kay is preceded in death by her father Buford R Barnard; brother, Edward B Barnard; niece Samantha Noland and son-in -law Jessie Richardson.
Jimmie Dale Wolfenbarger, Sr. -age 90 of Corryton passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, surrounded by family at Willow Ridge Center in Maynardville.
He was a Christian and Baptist in faith. He was a preacher and a devoted man of God. He touched and inspired many lives throughout his walk with The Lord.
Preceded in death by his parents; Burl and Emma Wolfenbarger, brothers; Allen and Hubert Wolfenbarger, sisters; Inez Wolfenbarger, and Ethel May Woods.
Rhoda Mae Selvey-age 83 of Maynardville passed away Thursday morning, April 24, 2025 at her home. She was a Christian and loved flowers and gardening. Preceded in death by parents, Asher and Nancy Wynn; husband, Willard Selvey; grandson and wife, Jeffrey and Tabitha Bailey; granddaughter, Jessie Selvey; sisters, Ruth Lamb, Delsie Blevins, Gertrude Wynn; brothers, J. R. Wynn, Orville Wynn, Jess Wynn and Charles Wynn.
Barbara Kay Wilder-age 70 of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away Thursday evening, April 24, 2025 at Claiborne Medical Center. Preceded in death by mother, Mary Louise Rains; granddaughter, Monica Wilder; aunt, Hazel Settles.
Finley, Wynn – age 82 of Corryton, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was saved at a young age.
He is preceded in death by Sam and Nellie Wynn; brothers, Willis Wynn and Sam Wynn, Jr.; sisters, Lucy Hall, Dollie Wynn and Ludie Parker. Finley is survived by brother, Roy Wynn; cousin, Ronnie Wynn; and many other cousins and friends.
Curtis Fred Lundy, Jr., age 75 of New Tazewell, born on June 13, 1949, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Fred was saved at the very early age of 10 years old and was a member of Twin City Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Elizabeth Lundy; sisters, Barabara Loop, Anna Lundy; brother, Lloyd Lundy; step-daughter, Kim McCulley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Carol Lundy; brother, Danny Lundy; sister, Brenda Maples; step-daughter, Drena Brooks.
Roma Elwood Flatford-age 78 of Andersonville passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Oaks Chapel American Christian Church and was a retired carpenter. Preceded in death by wife, Mable (Hayes) Flatford; parents, William David and Edna (Rutherford) Flatford; brothers, Donnie Flatford, J. C. Flatford, Kenny Flatford, Glen Flatford, Alonzo Flatford; sisters, Agnes Healey, Sharon Marshall Cooper; step-son, Donald Norton.
Larry Wayne Williams, Jr.-age 51 of Bean Station passed away Sunday evening, April 6, 2025 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare Systems. Preceded in death by parents, Larry Wayne Williams, Sr. and Margaret (Greene) Williams; sister, Selena Eddington.
Roy Williams was born November 9, 1931, to Parents Jesse and Goldie Williams and Passed away April 7, 2025 at home in Harrisonville Missouri.
Roy proudly served in the United States Military, in both the Army and Airforce. He was stationed all around the World as well as the United States. However, after his service was done, he came right back to his beloved Tennessee Mountains.
He was preceded in death by Parents Jesse and Goldie Williams, Sister Thelma Bryant Beeler, and Brothers Carlos Williams and Vernon Williams.
James "Spikey" C. Bolden Jr - age 57 of Caryville passed away unexpectedly Thursday night, April 3rd, 2025. Preceded in death by his father, Carter Bolden; mother, Mary Beeler.
Surviving children, Suzanne, Amber, Dexter and Steven Bolden; many grandchildren;
surviving siblings, Stephanie, Renee & Tina; special parents, Bill Beeler, Robin Bolden; extended family and special friend Cindy Hayes.
I would like to thank God for the time he gave us with you. Dad, you are tremendously missed by all and extremely loved.
Kurtiss Randolph Fletcher-age 58 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home. Kurt was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a kind soul who would give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need and never met a stranger. Preceded in death by father, Joseph Fletcher.
Gary Steven Atkins-age 75 of Luttrell passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was a member of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and a retired automobile mechanic. Gary was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Preceded in death by parents, Newell Edward Atkins and Mildred (Bailey) Atkins Jones. Grandsons, Tyler Atkins and Matthew Atkins; nephew, Donnie Atkins.
Survivors: wife of 55 years, Phyllis Simmons Atkins; two sons, Christopher Atkins and Jason Atkins; granddaughter, Gracie Nankervis; brother, Gil Atkins; nephew, Nathan Atkins.
Jesse Oxendine-age 77 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the Willow Ridge Center, Maynardville. He loved the Lord and attended Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Maynardville. His favorite past-time was fishing on Cherokee Lake. Preceded in death by parents, Eddie Plummer and Ruby Hazel (Sands) Oxendine; brothers, R. G Oxendine, Rev. Walter Oxendine; sisters, Frances Inklebarger, Betty Lou Hayes, infant Betty Ruth Oxendine, Alice Nicely.
Walter Henderson Seymour-age 85 of Maynardville passed away Wednesday evening, April 2, 2025, at Claiborne Medical Center. He was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He served in the Tennessee Army National Guard. Walter was a kind and generous person who was a friend to all. He Loved Union County and was a well-known businessman in Maynardville. Walter served many years as a member of the Union County School Board and a third district Union County Commissioner. Walter was class president of the 1957 graduating class of Horace Maynard High School.
Carolyn Sue Brock-age 61 of Washburn, born December 11, 1963, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Kattie Sands; sisters, Betty Jordan, Janice Coffman.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Scotty Brock; sons, Eric Brock, Lee Brock and fiancé, Laura Lakins; brother, David Sands; sisters, Wanda (Ray) Seals, Mary Jones; special niece, Tina Nicley and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends who will miss her forever and a day.
Joyce Sharp Lee - age 80 of New Tazewell, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday March 27, 2025. She was a member of Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church in Sharps Chapel. Joyce worked at Bushline and England Furniture for a number of years and retired from England's. She was a licensed beautician. Preceded in death by her parents, Pascal (Big Eye) Sharp and Alma (Sowder) Sharp; brothers, Ralph, James Claudie, Luna and Monteray Sharp; sisters, Lorene Collins, Dottie Williams, Bessie Jane Johnson and Hilda Braden; nephew, Mike Sharp.
Mary “Penny” Curnutt Wyrick passed away on March 27, 2025. Born on December 23, 1945 and of the Baptist faith, Penny is survived by her husband of 60 years, Carl Wyrick. She is also survived by their daughter, Sherri (Bob) Prewitt, grandchildren Alex Prewitt, Mary (Austin) Richards, and Jacob Prewitt as well as great-grandchildren Luna and Aries. Penny was a precious cornerstone in her family - a keeper of the dates, addresses, photos, and social calendar and a firm reminder of their foundations. With Penny now in Heaven, the dogs and flowers there will be well-tended.