Fred Lee “Bubba” McHaffie, Jr. – age 47 of Powell, passed away suddenly July 9, 2022 at home.
He is preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Sanders, step father, Harold Sanders; nephew, Randy Sands. Fred is survived by son, Fred Lee McHaffie, III; three grandchildren; father, Fred McHaffie, Sr.; sisters, Debbie McHaffie, Faye Sands, Fredda McHaffie and Donna Beason; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Gertie Sue Nicley – age 77 of Washburn, passed away peacefully at home July 12, 2022.
Brenda Kay (Larmer) Hensley-age 62 of Knoxville passed away Saturday morning, July 9, 2022 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. She was a member of United Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Hensley; infant son, Kenneth Hensley, Jr.; parents, Odie and Zella (Savage) Larmer; brothers, Conard and Clarence (Tubby) Larmer.
Sharon Lee Marshall Cooper-age 66 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 3, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center with her children by her side. She was a member of Redemption Church in Knoxville. She was a loved by many and holds a special place in all of our hearts. She was a loving and devoted mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend. Her children and grandchildren were her world. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, William David and Edna Marie (Rutherford) Flatford along with several brothers and sisters.
Joey Hensley – age 65 of Luttrell, went home to be with Lord after a brief illness. Our hearts are broken at the loss of our beloved husband, father, brother and uncle. Joey loved spending time with his family. He loved his UT Vols! Joey was a big presence in our lives and will be greatly missed.
William Fred “Bill” Holloway-age 82 of Corryton passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his home. He was retired from the United States Navy as a flight engineer in 1977 and also the Department of Defense in 1995. During retirement, he was a military liaison to the American Red Cross. Bill was a strong believer in Christ and a member of Union Baptist Church in Corryton. Preceded in death by parents, Boyce Clayton and Grace Elizabeth (Scott) Holloway; brother, Robert “Bob” Holloway.
Vernon Edward Williams, 77, of Luttrell, passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2022. Vernon was born on May 7, 1945, in Luttrell, TN. He graduated from Horace Maynard High School in 1964. He retired from Frito Lay with over twenty-five years of experience as a salesman and regional district manager. He joined the sales staff at Bob Cox Camper Country selling campers for over ten years. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam war where he served as a Military Policeman.
William David Patton-age 60 of Andersonville went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was a member of Indian Gap Baptist Church and a graduate of Powell High School, Class of 1980. He is preceded in death by parents, Bill and Elizabeth Patton; brother, Tommy Patton,
Darrell G. Ray-age 55 of Sharps Chapel passed away Monday morning, June 27, 2022 at his home. He was a member of Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church in Sharps Chapel. Preceded in death by mother, Locia Marie Ray; grandparents, Lowe and Lassie (Pratt) Ray; Ethel and Omie Wilder.
Survivors: father and step-mother, Glen and Fosteen (Wright) Ray; brother, Harold Ray and wife, Jeannie; sisters, Elizabeth Ray; Anita Ray Edmondson and husband, Johnny; Sandy Ray. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Robert Lee (Bobby) Munsey-age 68 of Washburn, born February 27, 1954 passed away suddenly Monday morning, June 27, 2022 at Claiborne Medical Center. He was preceded in death by parents, Luther and Lois Munsey; sisters, Sandra McGinnis, Linda Hefner, Shirley Singleton; brother, Donnie Munsey; nephew, Matt Munsey.
Survivors: sisters, Judy Bailey, Debbie (Ellis) Carpenter, Brenda (Ron) Singleton, Gail Beason, Sharon (Buster) Bailey; brother, Jackie (Pam) Munsey. Several nieces and nephews.
Troy (Todd) Muncey-age 87 of Maynardville passed away Thursday evening, June 23, 2022 at the Willow Ridge Center. He was a retired auto/body repairman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Muncey; parents, Barton and Amie (Polly) Muncey; sons, Jeffery Muncey and Gary (Bones) Muncey; brothers, Leroy Sexton and Ed Muncey; great-grandson, Dalton Lewis.
Daniel Edward Vantuyl-age 50 of Luttrell passed away Wednesday evening, June 22, 2022 at his home. He was born February 13, 1972 in Livonia, Michigan and was a retired over the road truck driver. Preceded in death by parents, Stephen Glenn and Deborah Diane (Daniels) Vantuyl.
Survivors: wife of seven years, Megan Marie Vantuyl; six children, Shane Vantuyl, Christian Vantuyl, Troy Vantuyl, Austin Locklear, Madison Wade and Katie Graves. Brother, Dean Vantuyl; sister, Melinda Atkins. Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Bridget Machele Edwards-age 33 of Sharps Chapel passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by husband, Adam Edwards; father, Dewayne Pressley; mother, Kelly Day Weaver; beloved brother, Sean Rogers; cousin, Chris Heath; grandmother, Wanda Day; grandfather, Hiram Day, Jr.; great-grandparents, Opal Bowling; Marie and Jerry Childers.
Enna Faye (Sherritze - Sexton) Howe, age 75, of Douglasville, Georgia, formally of Maynardville, Tennessee gained her heavenly wings Tuesday, June 20, 2022. Faye was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and Past Worthy Matron of the Blazing Star Chapter of the Eastern Star. Coming from a singing family, she used her talent to bless so many people throughout her life. From her years as an Avon District Mgr. in Tennessee and Georgia.
Luddie Blevins-age 77 of Maynardville was born March 26, 1945 in Harlan, Kentucky passed away suddenly Friday morning, June 17, 2022 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Baxter and Betty (Napier) Blevins. Also preceded in death by brother, Woodrow, William, Green, George and Carter Blevins; sisters, Nancy Burkhart, Georgia Blevins, Rellab Blevins; nephew, Jason Blevins; niece, Carla Blevins.
Christopher Jody Davidson – age 50 passed away peacefully at his home in Washburn on Monday, June 13, 2022. He accepted Christ at an early age at Johnson’s Chapel Church. Jody never met a stranger, and he left an impression on all who met him. He loved reading, traveling, fishing, camping, river life, and the beach.
Fred C. Clayton-age 80 of Luttrell passed away peacefully Monday morning, June 13, 2022 at his home with his loving wife and daughter at his side. He was a retired employee of Ford Motor Company. He was born in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey the son of the late Clifford and Rose Marie Clayton.
Gary Wayne Rutherford – 75 of Maynardville, Tennessee, passed away on June 11, 2022.
Bill W. Ailor 77 of Maynardville passed away Friday evening June 10th, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Member of Mascot Baptist Church of Mascot.
Proceded in death by mother and father Gruder and Arlena (Oxendine) Ailor, former wife and lifelong friend Shirley Ailor, Brother, Bert Caldwell.
Survived by daughters, Sherrie (Huck) Ervin, Brittany Needham, Whitney (Kenton) George. Grandchildren, Chelsea Ervin, Kinsley, Callie, and Maverick (JJ)
Wanda Lay Williams-age 83 of Maynardville went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday morning, June 12, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She spent most of her life singing about The Lord and was a proud member of Alder Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Bruce Williams; son, Tommy Williams; grandson, Alex Williams; parents, Floyd and Sarah Lay; brothers, Raymer, Harold and H. C. Lay; sister, Edith Beason.