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.
Charlene Bailey-age 71 of Washburn went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Mount Eager Baptist Church. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they were the light of her life. Preceded in death by Parents, Hubert and Dorena (Clay) Nicley; sisters, Kaye and Janice.
Laura Sue Russell, lovingly known as Aunt June-age 87 of Knoxville passed away Friday afternoon, January 16, 2026 at The Willow Ridge Center in Maynardville.
Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2026 at Monroe Cemetery, Maynardville, Rev. Mike Atkins officiating. Family and friends will meet 1:45 P.M. Monday at the cemetery. June has requested no flowers.
Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Cathy Jan Nicley-age 67 of Maynardville, born August 12, 1958, passed away Friday morning, January 16, 2026, at her home peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Emily (Van Bebber) Burkhart; brother, Christopher Burkhart; sister, Patricia Burkhart.
Connie Ann Wynn – 65 of Maynardville, beloved sister and aunt, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2026. She was a member of Ailor Dale Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by mother, Barbara Paul; and sister, Katherine Neal. Connie is survived by sisters, Joyce (Rick) Sherlin, Michelle (Chuck) Nicely; brother, Terry (Linda Muncey) Wynn; as well as multiple nieces and nephews.
Shawn Lynn O’Mary-age 51 of Luttrell went to be with the Lord Friday evening, January 9, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital-Ft. Sanders. Preceded in death by son, Lathan Blair; parents, Derrick O’Mary and Judy Coffey, special grandmother, Minnie Belle Savage.
Survivors: wife, Angela Lynn O’Mary; children, Tara Durham, Austin Owens, Christopher Blair, Jr., Angel Hackney; Several grandchildren. Brother, Jeremy Dyer. Several aunts and uncles along with other family members and a host of friends.
Fred Allen Perry – age 80 of Washburn, passed away Saturday morning, January 10, 2026, at U.T. Medical Center. He is a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired employee of Carmeuse Luttrell Operation. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Dillinger; parents, Herbert and Nelle (Chesney) Perry; brothers, Alfred Perry, J.C. Perry, John Perry, Kyle Perry, Billy Perry.
John Ramaglia Sr. 75, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family in Washburn TN on January 8, 2026. He was born in 1950 to Thelma and John Ramaglia. He married the love of his life Denise in 1971. John loved to go fishing, go swimming in the river, have family movie nights and so much more with his grandchildren. He taught them how to work on cars and to build anything they could imagine. He was just a very loving caring Pop~Pop and father.
Ella Mae Hundley Bailey-age 90 of Corryton, born June 16, 1935, went to be with her heavenly Father Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Ailor Dale Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Fate and Ethel Hundley; husband, Cornelius Bailey; daughter, Brenda Sue Bailey; son, Steven Lynn Bailey.; brothers, Swan Hundley, Ralph Hundley, Earl Hundley; sister, Arletta Maples.
Ronnie Edgar Presley – age 68 of Maynardville, left his earthly home on Saturday, January 3, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer and is now in the arms of Jesus. He was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. A lifelong truck driver, Ron later retired from CVS Pharmacy after 34 years of dedicated service. He was an avid fisherman and much of his life was spent on the lake, fishing and boating. Ron deeply loved his family. His grandson by love, Cooper, was the light of his world and brought him great joy.
LaRonda Sue Woolard – 60 of Maynardville, went to meet her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2026 while peacefully holding her daughter’s hand. Born on August 11, 1965, LaRonda graduated from Horace Maynard High School and built a life centered on the people she loved most. She was the glue of the family and that was everything to her. She cherished every moment spent with her daughter, friends and extended family. She was the proud owner of Rondo’s Pizza, a beloved local business where her customers and employees became like family.
Brycston Michael Chandler-age 29 of Luttrell went to be with his heavenly Father, Saturday morning, January 3, 2026, at North Knox Medical Center. He was a member of Mountain View Church of God. Preceded in death by his grandparents, B.L. and Reba Chandler; brothers, Noah Norton, Dalton Kitts; uncle, Durandon Chandler; childhood friend, Johnathan Donahue.
Gregory Lynn Webb-age 52, of Maynardville, Tennessee, traveled to paradise after a courageous three-year battle with multiple myeloma, Wednesday, December 31, 2025.