James Michael “Little Ed” Edwards-age 55 of Maynardville passed away Saturday morning, December 31, 2022 at his home. He was a great father and a friend to all. Preceded in death by son, James Adam Edwards; mother, Jewell (Cole) Edwards; brother, John Martin Edwards; grandparents, Woodrow and Hettie Cole.
George Paris Sharp-age 74 of Sharps Chapel (Union County) went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and a retired employee of Powell Valley Electric Co-op. George was preceded in death by wife of 39 years, Mary Ruth (Harvey) Sharp; son, George Wayne Sharp. Parents, John and Rose (Shoffner) Sharp; brothers, Dave Sharp, Lee Bob Sharp; sisters, Polly Sheckles, Lela Mae Weaver, Linda Harrell, Faye Hicks and Sue Bailey. Father and mother-in-law, Robert and Mossie Harvey.
Anna Louise (Vaught) Oaks – age 55 of Maynardville, passed away suddenly December 29, 2022 at home.
She is preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Christine Vaught; and brother, Joe Vaught. Anna is survived by husband, Ronald Oaks; children, Tabatha Johnson, Corey Oaks and Tyler Oaks; grandchildren, Tanner Hayes, Ethan Hayes and Payton Johnson; brothers, Jerry Vaught, and Tim Vaught; sisters, Brenda Johnson, Darlene Huffman and Sandra Vaught; and many nieces and nephews.
Harrell D. Kidwell-age 73 of Washburn went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his home. He was a member of Mt. Eager Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Sherman H. Kidwell; mother, Clara B. Kidwell; brother, Sherman Henry Kidwell; sisters, Lillie M. Nicley and Infant Mable Kidwell.
Lora Jean Johnson - was born on March 25, 1931 and passed away on December 26, 2022. She was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church. She graduated from Young High School and received a Bachelor in Library Science from the University of Tennessee.
Lynn Fields Ball – 67 of Sharps Chapel, passed away on December 24th at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Lynn was a substitute teacher, assistant, and PTO member, for many years, at Sharps Chapel Elementary School. Although, she is probably most known for her love and collection of Dr. Pepper. Lynn was kindhearted, welcoming, and the type of person who treated someone like she knew them for years. She was known to many as Ms. Lynn and touched the lives of many people in the Sharps Chapel Community.
Virginia (Jenny) Southerland-age 75 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Mary Mabe; brother, Eddie; niece, Kristie.
She is survived by husband, Mack; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Jayme; granddaughter and husband, Corey and Austin; great-grandson, Riley. Sister, Marcinia along with several nieces and nephews.
Cassandra Kay (Lynch) Tolliver-age 70 of Jefferson City passed away Wednesday evening, December 21, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was born October 29, 1952 and raised in the Sharps Chapel Community of Union County. Kay dedicated her life to acts of service and caring for those she loved. Along with being a loyal mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, she was an avid gardener, talented seamstress, and film lover. Preceded in death by daughter, Marnie Tolliver-Graham (May 21, 2019); parents, Herbert and Velma Lynch; sister, Sharon Dykes.
Delcie D. Pike-age 92 of Maynardville passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at Claiborne Medical Center. She was a member of Bryams Fork Baptist Church, Andersonville. Preceded in death by parents, Oda and Gertie (Ridenour) Pike; brothers, Bradford, Hillard, Lillard, Hushell and Kenneth Pike; sisters, Dolfie Poore, Eva Pike and Winfred Trula Edwards.
Survivors: sister, Mildred Ryder of Tazewell; Delcie made her home with her nephew, Gary Edwards, Jr. and his wife, Christine of Maynardville. A host of other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Maxie Raley Monroe of Knoxville went to be with Jesus Friday morning, December 16, 2022 at her home. Maxie was the oldest living member of Hubbs Grove Baptist Church and also attended Knoxville Primitive Baptist Church. She was a former employee of South Central Bell and later worked at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Garland C. (Jack) Monroe; son, Jackie Rhea Monroe; parents, Harley Isaac, Sr.
Darrell Wayne Langley – 67 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He loved to play golf, listen to music and was known for his sense of humor. Darrell was in the upholstery business for over 40 years.
He is preceded in death by parents, Ed and Helen Langley. Darrell is survived by wife, Lenore Langley; children, Cheyenne Langley Joiner, Joseph Joiner, Louis Siri and Breann Johnson; and grandson, Joey Johnson.
Eula England Bradley-age 82 of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord Monday afternoon, December 12, 2022 at U. T. Medical Center. She was preceded in death by parents, William Frank and Basil (Wise) England; brothers, Jim England and Robert England; sisters, Lucille Carr and June Boggs.
Charles Jimmy Sexton – age 84 of Maynardville, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. He was born on July 25, 1938 and attended Salem Primitive Church. Jimmy was a member of the Smoky Mountain Model-A Club and was well known by the Pinto on the Pole in Maynardville. He graduated from Horace Maynard High, where he met his high school sweetheart and wife of 64 years.
Lula B. (Cook) Melton-age 81 of Oak Ridge, formerly of Knoxville passed away Sunday morning, December 11, 2022 at her home. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church in Clinton and retired as a L.P.N. She was the daughter of the late Floyd O. and Minnie (Miller) Cook; also preceded in death by sister, Doby Jean Cook.
Ronald Lewis Brantley-age 59 of Sharps Chapel passed away Saturday afternoon, December 10, 2022 at Tri-State Manor in Harrogate. He was a very honest and dependable employee of the U. S. Postal Service at Weisgarber Road and Pepsi Cola, Knoxville and a friend to all. He had a strong faith and belief in God. Preceded in death by parents, Robert Lewis Brantley and Bertha Sue (Graham) Tipton.
Jessica Sue Bailey-age 39 of Harrogate, Tennessee, formerly of Sharps Chapel passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at UT Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by father, Danny Fultz; grandparents, Joe and Sue Bailey; uncle, Mike Bailey.
Janice Marie Myers-age 61 of Maynardville passed away suddenly Thursday, December 8, 2022 at her home in Bull Run Creek Apartments. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville
Buford Kelly McAnally-age 89 of Spring, Texas passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at his home.
Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Washburn, Rev. Donnie Coffman officiating.
Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Jason Leonard-Tillery Bailey, age 43 of Luttrell, TN passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was a member of Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church and was an employee of Action Exterminating for 18 years.
Roy Kenneth Wright, age 96, of Maynardville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 4, 2022. The son of Otis and Arkie Wright, Roy was born on June 10, 1926, in Sharps Chapel, TN. He was the third oldest of nine biological and two adopted siblings.
Roy was drafted in the army in 1944 and served his country in Germany until being honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He was called back to duty in 1951 and served a year in Korea.