Linda Ruth (Raley) McCoy

Linda R. McCoy of Maynardville passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at her home. She was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Johnny and Ruth Raley; sisters, Margaret Raley and Opal Cooper; brother, John Raley.

Survivors: husband of 62 years, Rev. Joe McCoy; children, Jennifer (Gary) Collins; Billy Joe McCoy, Jr.; Sonya (Jack) Fine and Debbie McCoy. Grandchildren, Hope McNabb, Nicholas Collins, Lela Fine, Rev. Gus Fine, P.F.C. Brandon Fine (U.S. Marine Corps), Cody Fine. Brother James Raley and wife, Diane.

Chester Wayne Hutchison

Chester Wayne Hutchison-age 62 of Andersonville in Union County went to be with Lord on Friday, September 29, 2023 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was saved at an early age and often visited area churches and sung songs of praise. Chester loved to sing southern gospel music, the McKamey’s were his favorite group, and had even recorded his own music. He was a former employee of the Union County Courthouse. Preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Trula (Witt) Hutchison; brothers, Lonnie Hutchison, Thurman Hutchison; nephew, Kyle Burgen and several other family members.

Joyce Warwick

Joyce Flatford Warwick – age 78 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully at her son’s home on Friday, September 29, 2023. She leaves a beautiful testimony behind of salvation with her husband at 21 at Bryam’s Fork Baptist Church. A wonderful worker and witness for the Lord. Her race is run, she finished the fight. Joyce was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where her grandson, Reverend Charles “Tyler” Warwick is pastor. Joyce was a member of seven different churches as a pastor’s wife, except for two, Macedonia and Valley Grove.

Mary Gregory Mynatt

Mary Gregory Mynatt of Knoxville, passed away on September 28, 2023 peacefully surrounded by family. Mary was born January 22, 1948 to Dudley Grover Gregory and Norma Lucille Wendt Gregory in Sealy, Texas. After graduating from Royal High School in 1966 she went on a few years later to study accounting at Cooper’s Institute in Knoxville. Mary was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church and served as church secretary from 1981 – 1985.

Jessie Janette "Jan" Finegold

Jessie Janette “Jan” (Brogan) Finegold-age 83 of Knoxville passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. Preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, Raymond “Ray” Finegold; parents, Herbert “Rat” and Lula Brogan; brothers, Norman Brogan, JR Brogan.

Glenn Paul Buckner

Glenn Paul Buckner-age 83 of Maynardville passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at home. He was a retired employee of Dempster Brothers, Knoxville. As long as his health permitted, he loved hunting and fishing, baseball and football along with U.T. sports. Preceded in death by his parents, Troy E. and Ruby (Cox) Buckner; sister, Susie Cooke; brother, Allen Buckner.

Alvin Glen Brock

Alvin Glen Brock-age 84 of Washburn born March 29, 1939, passed away peacefully Monday September 25, 2023, at his home. He was a member of Pennington Chapel Baptist Church. Alvin was a retired employee of Kroger’s in Halls. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lois Brock; son, Ray Brock; sister, Ruby Idol; brother, Raymond Brock; grandson, Anthony Brock.

Justin Taylor Brown

Justin T. Brown-age 34 of Maynardville passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at UT Hospital after a lingering illness of pulmonary hypertension. Justin had a big heart and loved animals, especially Blue. Preceded in death by his mother, Tammy Brown; grandparents, Charles and Sheila King, Billy Brown.

He is survived by his father, Michael (Shannon) Brown; brother, Corey (Carol) Brown; grandmother, Donna Brown; best friend, Randy and Jennifer Lambert and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins along with all of his fraternity brothers and sisters at LMU.

Jeffrey Jackson Bailey

Jeffrey Jackson Bailey-age 40 of Maynardville passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Fort Sander’s Regional Medical Center. He was a graduate of Union County High School, Class of 2001. Preceded in death by wife, Tabitha (Dunbar) Bailey; grandparents, Lee and Margaret Bailey; Willard Selvey, uncle, Billy Joe Bailey.

Sonny Hensley

Sonny Hensley-age 65 of Corryton passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at U.T. Medical Center. He was a member of Heavenly View Missionary Baptist Church, Knoxville where he was a faithful member. Preceded in death by his parents, Verline and Ruth Hensley; son, Douglas Hensley; great grandson, Tyler Nuchols; brothers, Wayne Hensley, Kenneth Hensley; nephews, Chad Sayne, Jimmy Beason; niece, Brenda Sharp.

Paul "Tony" Anthony Harrell

Paul Anthony “Tony” Harrell-age 67 of Corryton passed away peacefully at his home while surrounded by his family, Friday, September 15, 2023. He was a member of Little Flat Creek Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of the City of Knoxville. Preceded in death by his father, Samuel Carson Harrell, Sr.; mother, Barbara Sue (Lee) Harrell; brother, Samuel Carson Harrell, Jr.

Vicky Lynn Westbrook

Vicky Lynn Westbrook-age 63 of Tazewell passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at her home. She was born in Tacoma, Washington and resided in Michigan for most of her life and recently moved to Claiborne County, to be with her son and daughter-in-law. She attended Midway Baptist Church, New Tazewell. She spent most of her life working as a C.N.A. and caring for other people. Preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Leona Vogelsong; daughter, Candy Koob; nephew, Jason Vogelsong; grandson, Bretten Allen; brother, Roger Vogelsong; sister, Susan Martinez.

Rickey Wayne Hunter

Rickey Wayne Hunter-age 67 of Luttrell passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his home. He was a former employee at Huttig Sash & Door. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Minnie Paul Hunter; stepdaughter, Mesha Young; brother, Larry Hunter.

Larry Kenneth Pursiful

Larry Kenneth Pursiful-age 82 of Knox County, TN passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at Claiborne Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1941 in Harlan, Kentucky. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Georgie Violet (Peace) Pursiful; son, Kenny Ray Pursiful; brothers, Roger, Jimmy and Sonny Pursiful; sisters, Wanda Leforce, Donna Pursiful.

Rhonda Hayes

Rhonda Lynn Hayes – 53 of Maynardville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at her home. Although she struggled with addiction for most of her life, Rhonda had the biggest heart and loved to laugh. She professed faith in Jesus Christ at an early age, and the family is taking comfort in knowing she will not be fighting this battle anymore.