John Gregg Wilkinson – age 64 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at the home in which he was raised on March 13, 2023, held in the loving arms of his family. He was born and raised in Fountain City and attended Central High School. Gregg worked for many years at Fab Metal Fabricators. His life’s greatest loves were his family, his home and his friends; fishing, swimming, tinkering in the garage and yard. His younger days were spent on motorcycles and with frequent trips to the level 1ER at UT.

Vincent Harvey Mains-age 73 of Sharps Chapel passed away suddenly Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his home. He was born and raised in Marshall, Michigan and was a retired employee of Delta Faucet as a computer analyst.

He is survived by his sister, Kathleen Mains of Marshall, Michigan.

Arrangements for cremation are being made and the cremains will be returned to Michigan. Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville in charge.

Michael Richard “Mike” Smith-age 67 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 8,2023, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1974. Mike was a retired employee of Volunteer Highway Supply.

Preceded in death by parents, Jack and Nola (Buckner) Smith; grandsons, Sylas Jay Richardson, Creed Richardson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Alice and Arley Tharp, Alma and J.B. Paul; brother, Paul Smith; brother-in-law, Don Hensley.

Billy Fraklin Henderson-age 72 of Maynardville, passed away Wednesday, March 8,2023, at his home. He was a member of Milan Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of Commercial Plastics, Knoxville.

Preceded in death by parents, John Earl and Lorene Henderson; brother, Roy Lee Henderson; sister, Virginia Baker.

In loving memory of Michael J. Rembisz, Jr., a child of God who is now with Him in Heaven. Formerly a Chief of Police in Buena Vista Township in Michigan for 23 years.

Leonard Kwiatkowski-age 75 of Powell passed away Tuesday, March 7,2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a retired truck driver.

Preceded in death by wife, Kay Hutchinson Kwiatkowski; brothers, Hank Kwiatkowski, Steve Kwiatkowski, Robert Kwiatkowski, Michael Kwiatkowski; sister, Barbara Frantz.

Flora Faye Goforth Brooks-age 103 of Knoxville.

It is with heavy hearts that her family shares the news that Faye Brooks has entered into rest Wednesday, March 8,2023. Faye was born June 2, 1919 in Altoona, Alabama. She lived a good long life.

James Stanley “Jamie” Rouse-age 58 of Maynardville passed away Monday, March 6,2023 at Park West Medical Center.
Preceded in death by parents, Arie and JoAnn Rouse; brother, Johnny Rouse.

Survivors: wife of 24 years, Lisa Rouse; daughters, Megan Harris and husband Ryan, Tina Rouse, Sara Rouse; sons, Joshua Rouse, Matthew Rouse, Mark Rouse; eight grandchildren; sisters, Judy Collins and husband Mikel, Becky Rouse, Janice England and husband Jerry; brother, Jerry Rouse and Tammy along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gregory Allen Nicely-age 53 of Washburn, formerly of Maynardville sadly left us on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Survivors: wife, Sherry Nicely; stepchildren, Brittany Bowlin and husband Nathan, Jessica Daniel and husband Charles, Ricky Kitts and wife Jessica; along with a host of step grandchildren.

Memorial service 1 PM, Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Rev. Tony Day officiating and music by Linda & Richard Nicely. In lieu of flowers donations may be made for expenses at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Bill Chesney-age 73 of Luttrell went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was a member of Mountain View Church of God in Luttrell. Bill was an excavator and heavy equipment operator along with being a farmer.
Preceded in death by granddaughter, Erica Buckner; parents, Horace and Bertha (Bailey) Chesney; sisters, Mary Lee Chesney, Betty Chesney, Kate Larmer, Gladys Farmer; brothers, Richard “Dick” Chesney, Frank Chesney and Roy Chesney.

William C. “W. C.” Hall – age 96 of Luttrell went to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon, March 4,2023 at U. T. Medical Center. He attended New Friendship Baptist Church. He retired from his work in Michigan and moved back home to Tennessee in 1982 and enjoyed his retirement of farming and cattle. Preceded in death by wife, Louise Hall; sons, Joey Hall, Billy Hall and Donald Hall; parents, Anderson and Stella Hall; brothers, Lloyd Hall and Teddy Hall.

Vernon Leach-age 66 of New Tazewell passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at U. T. Medical Center. Preceded in death by son, Charles Leach; daughter, Raven Kay Leach; parents, Charlie and Ann Lee (Barnard) Leach.

Survivors: sister, Margaret Smallwood of Sharps Chapel; brothers, Johnny Leach of Sharps Chapel; Rick Leach and Roger Leach, both of Speedwell. Several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.

Gary Eugene Nicely-age 72 of Sharps Chapel went to be with the Lord, Sunday evening, February 26,2023 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Taylors Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was a self-employed General Contractor and a U.S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by parents, Curtis Wade Nicely, Sr. and Mollie Cash Nicely; daughter, Lindsey Rae Anderson; sisters, Peggy Earl and Mary Jessee; brother, David Nicely.

Linda Shope – age 58 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 26, 2023.

She is preceded in death by husband, Alfred Gene Shope, Sr.; father, Calvin Jesse Stafford and mother, Lucy Miller. Linda is survived by son, Alfred Gene Shope, Jr.; daughters, Jenny Marie Shope, Taylor Leanne Shope and Abigail Rose Shope; grandson, Ezekiel Chase Klimek; favorite nephew, Jacob Foust; along with a host of family and friends.

Reverend Jerry Gaylord Sexton (71) of Maynardville, TN, passed away after a long illness on February 23, 2023. Jerry was born October 12, 1951, and grew up among friends and family in what he referred to as Kettle Hollow. He was a talented builder, and many beautiful homes in the area were built by him. He learned early how to complete every step of his craft from the blueprints to the final polish. Many late nights were spent drawing or figuring on houses. He enjoyed recycling material from old barns and finding stone in rivers to add historical meaning to his structures.

Michael David Russell-age 64 of Luttrell passed away Wednesday morning, February 22,2023 at his home. He was a member of New Christian Rest Missionary Baptist. He was a loving father and grandfather. He was a retired heavy equipment operator in Excavation. In his spare-time he enjoyed fishing with his grandkids and being on the lake.

Preceded in death by mother, Joyce Ann Russell; sister, Tracy Russell; brother, James Russell.

James “Jim” A. Campbell – age 73 of Maynardville, passed away February 21, 2023 at Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center. Jim was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. Jim retired from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office as a Detective with 34 years of service and was one of the first Motorcycle Units with the department. No matter how he felt he was a big jokester and always could make you laugh and smile. He was the “self-proclaimed Mayor” of Cedar Grove Marina.

Michael Bradley Tolliver-age 54 of Luttrell passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home. Member of New Friendship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by mother, Barbara Sue (Wyrick) Rutherford; father, Bradley Tolliver; brother, Russell Luke Tolliver; sister, Rebecca Pierce.

James Mackenzie- born July 11, 1936, passed away February 21, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was born in Toronto, Canada and was a naturalized US Citizen.

He is preceded in death by parents, Millicent and Andrew Mackenzie. James is survived by wife, Patsy Sharp Mackenzie; and four children.

Besty J. Clayton-age 81 of Luttrell passed away Monday, February 20,2023 at her home.

Preceded in death by husband, Frederick C. Clayton; brother, Bobby Jost.