Horace Emerson Booker, Jr.
September 10, 1944 – October 23, 2022
Horace Emerson (H.E.) Booker, Jr, aged 78, died at his home away from home in Surfside Beach,
South Carolina on Sunday morning, October 23, 2022.

H.E. was preceded in death by his parents, Horace Emerson Booker, Sr., and Jesse Willard
Booker Stowers; sisters, Marlene Booker Orick (Ray) and Janet Booker Moore (Owen); parents-in-law,
Shirley and Otha Needham; brothers-in-law Michael Needham and Steve Stooksbury;
and uncle Chester “Chet” Atkins.

Christopher “Roger” Sexton-age 47 of Blaine passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He gave his life to the Lord at Raccoon Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by grandparents, Rev. Daniel and Loretta Warwick; Gordan and Francis Sexton; step-grandmother, Rosie Sexton.

Survivors: mother, Janice Warwick; father, Clark Sexton; step-mother, Cheyenne Sexton; brothers, Richie Sexton (Bryan Cupp); Josh Coffman (Decoda Gutierrez. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins along with a host of friends.

Nancy Jeanette (Collins) Carter, age 78 of Sharps Chapel passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at Willow Ridge Center surrounded by her family. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by parents, Rev. Conley and Lillian Collins; brothers, John, Robert, and Jerry Collins; sisters, Gaynell Cox, Mary Tolliver, and Shirley Collins; brothers-in-law, John, Charles, and Tony Carter.

Sharon Lee Hensley-age 71 of Luttrell passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at U. T. Medical Center. She was preceded in death by son, Gary E. Hensley, Jr.

Survivors: husband of 48 years, Gary Eddie Hensley, Sr.; children, Jimmy King and wife, Teresa; Timmy King and wife, Carrie; Crystal Nicely and husband, Jeffery Raley. Eight grandchildren. Sister, Sheila Williams. Several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.

Jason Lynn Houston-age 40 of Maynardville, born November 13, 1981 went to be with the Lord Friday, October 21, 2022 at his home with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by father, Timmy Dale Houston; grandparents, James and Eula Gray Houston; Fred Douglas Hackney and his uncle, Anthony Houston.

Devin Hensley-age 25 of Maynardville went to be with his Daddy and Mamaw Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at St. Thomas Medical Center in Nashville. He was recently Baptized and was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his father, Roy Dan Hensley; grandparents, Barbara Buckner, Richard Buckner, JoAnn Muncey, Gene and Inez Hensley; best friend, Dakota Runyon, special friend, Pap.

Fern Bryant Stevenson-age 83 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at her home. She was a member of Mountain View Church of God of the Union Assembly, Luttrell. Preceded in death by parents, Horace Reo and Roxanne Mae (Chamberlain) Bryant. Brothers, Earl, Burl and Joe Bryant; sisters, Martha Bryant, Helen McGinnis and June Johnson.

Mary Alice Muse-age 77 of Maynardville passed away Monday morning, October 17, 2022 at her home. She attended The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was preceded in death by daughter, Theresa Muse; parents, Bill and Julia Pearl Ammerman.

Survivors: husband of 50 years, Ronnie W. Muse, Sr.; children, Timmy Ammerman, Rusty Ammerman; Ronnie Muse, Jr. and wife, Peggy; Cheryl Overholt and husband, Claude; Dennis Muse and wife, Emily. Thirteen grandchildren. Several other family members along with a host of friends.

David Ray Shelton – age 78 of Washburn, went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2022. He was a member of Mount Eager Baptist Church.

Barbara “Bobbie” Shoffner – age 85 of Maynardville, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2022 at North Knox Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by parents, Roy and Clara Bess (Miller) Wolfenbarger; infant son, Stanley David Shoffner; son and daughter-in-law, Gerald “Jerry” and Marilyn Shoffner; granddaughter, Tyra Shoffner; sisters, JoAnn Wyrick and Patsy Haynes; and brother, Troy Wolfenbarger. Bobbie is survived by daughter, Sandra (Troy) Greene; grandchildren, Logan Oxendine, Jim Greene and Tiffany Shoffner; great grandson, Kenny Greene; and sister, Charlotte Helm.

Curtis “Marty” Corum, Jr. – age 72 of Maynardville, passed away suddenly October 15, 2022 at his home. He was of the Church of God faith and served in the U. S. Army. Marty was a member of Sheet Metal Worker Local #5. He loved fishing, hunting and anything about cars and trucks.

William Troy Dixon-age 70 of Maynardville passed away Friday morning, October 14, 2022 at Beverly Park Place, Knoxville.

Troy is survived by sisters, Mary, Bonnie and Georgia; brother, James Lynn Dixon; son, William and daughter, Angie; grandsons, Tyler and Kyle.

Raymond Everett McDonnell, Jr.-age 71 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his home. He attended Salem Baptist Church in Halls and was a retired professor of biology at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, Middlesboro, Kentucky. He held a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree and a Doctorate Degree in Life Sciences from the University of Tennessee. Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved life and helping others. He was very witty and comical at times and loved to share a funny story with family and friends.

Pearlene Sizemore-age 87 of Luttrell passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She attended Hansard Chapel United Methodist Church. She was the last surviving member of the late Gerome and Lula (Coble) Sandridge family. Also preceded in death by husband, Arthur Sizemore; son Stephen Sizemore; brothers, Virgil Sandridge, David Sandridge and Charles Sandridge; sisters, Magdaline Prayter, Eileen Connerton and Delores Vaughn.

Avit Junior Turner-age 78 of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Middlesboro Nursing and Rehab. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a former coal miner. Preceded in death by sons, Damon Turner and Tommy Turner.

Survivors: son, Tim Turner of Morristown; daughters, Patricia Collins of Thorn Hill; Kathrine and Tony Carroll of Tazewell; Louetta Turner of Tazewell. Fourteen grandchildren, Twelve Great-Grandchildren. Brother, Delbert and Sheryl Turner of Tazewell. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews.

Shane David Cooke-age 64 of Maynardville passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at Claiborne Medical Center. He was a member of Little Valley Baptist Church. Shane was graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1976; retired employee of DeRoyal Industries, Maynardville plant with 40 years of service. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend. Preceded in death by wife, Denise Capps Cooke; parents, Lynn and Mackie (Laws) Cooke.

Survivors: brother, Clint Cooke; nephew, Jacob Cooke, both of Maynardville.

Bonnie Faye (Graves) Heifner-age 86 of Knoxville passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at her home. She was a member of Blaine Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph “Hotshot” Heifner; parents, Ulys and Myrtle (Beeler) Graves; grandson, Matthew Allen Butcher; great-grandson, Matthew Allen Butcher, Jr.

Mabel (McBee) Norris – age 94 of Heiskell, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 9, 2022 at NHC Knoxville. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

Hugh (Jim) Greene, Jr.-age 74 of Powder Springs went home to be with the Lord Thursday evening, October 6, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Jim was a saved man and was a faithful longtime member of Powder Springs Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of the United States Army and he served in the Viet Nam War. He was employed at Plasti-Line Corporation in Powell for many years and later worked at Braxton-Bragg before retirement.

Dana S. Simerly-age 74 of Maynardville passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at his home. We have lost a good friend, son, brother, father, grandfather and uncle. The community has lost a caring and giving individual. Humanity has lost a loving, kind, giving, generous, and all-around exceptional human being. Dana’s friends and family have been fortunate to see his place, known as Zoolook, evolve from a rugged wooded fifty-some acres to a subtlety managed wildlife preserve of great beauty.