Leisha Collette (Holloway) Skipper – age 59 of Sharps Chapel, born December 21, 1962, the daughter of the late Fred and Rose Holloway, passed away Thursday morning, June 9, 2022. She loved riding motorcycles and bird watching. Her son, Timothy was her entire heart and soul. Leisha’s witty and straight forward attitude and loving heart will be sadly missed by all.
Carol Anne Rayhill-age 83 of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Gertrude Briggs; great-grandson, Logan Hunter Simmons.
Survived by brother, James Briggs and wife, Carol; loving sons, James Lineham, Sr. and wife, Susie; Thomas Lineham and wife, Loraine. Grandchildren, James Lineham, Jr. and wife, Sandy; Jessica Lineham. Great-grandchildren, James, Audrey, Landon, Elysha. Great-great-grandchild, Lakin Lineham.
Services will be private. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Rebecca Ann (Becky) Buckner-age 54 of Maynardville passed away suddenly Sunday, June 5, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident. She was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. Becky was a special person and you knew it without seeing her. She was present by the sound of her infectious laugh. She loved her girls and her dog – Littlebit. She was always outside, loved bonfires, flowers food and being with friends and family. She shared her testimony with us often and without a doubt, know she is home with the Lord. Preceded in death by mother, Jessie Damewood; father, J. D.
Mossie Maria Masingo – 59 of Sharps Chapel, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at her home. She enjoyed yard work, flowers, fishing, bingo and spending time with her special grandchildren.
Shawn Lynn Bull-age 43 of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Milan Baptist Church and a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1997. He loved the Lord, his family and friends; coaching football and logging. Preceded in death by grandparents, Silas and Murlie Bull; Rev. Fate and Etta Oaks; parents, Rev. Clarence and Eva Bull; grandson, Brayden William Frye; brother, Wayne Bull.
Karen Sue (Raley) Wallace-age 58 of Maynardville passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of Grace Full Gospel Church. Preceded in death by husband, Franklin D. Wallace, Jr.; daughter, Lavonda Sue Nicely.
Edna Elizabeth (Nicley) Davis-age 76 of Luttrell, born July 31, 1945 passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022.She was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Don Davis; daughters, Janice Cooke, Bobbie Harrell; son, Donnie Davis; parents, Taylor and Della (Yadon) Nicley; brother, L. D. Nicley; sister, Diane Williams.
John Wesley “John Boy” Lay-age 39 of Sharps Chapel passed away suddenly Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his home. He was an employee of S.R.K. in New Tazewell. Preceded in death by parents, William (Preach) and Ruby Ellen (Tharp) Lay.
Survivors: fiancée, Kristy Dykes; three children, Austin William Lay, age 13; Shawna Alexis Lay, age 8 and Sydney Ann Lay, Age 7; brother, Mitchell Lynn Lay and fiancée, Maryann Lowe, long-time friend, Ronnie Dykes. all of Sharps Chapel. Several aunts, uncles and cousins along with a host of friends.
Bradley Tolliver – 71 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2022. He was a member of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
Jamie Lynn Ramsey-age 47 of Blaine passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Indian Ridge Baptist Church and a graduate of Rutledge High School, Class of 1997. Jamie was a very special person who was loved by all. Preceded in death by brother, Travis Scotty Ramsey; grandparents, Vate and Evelyn Ramsey; Harold and Vada Patterson along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Earl Munsey-age 59 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Alene Munsey Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Rosalee Munsey; brother, Johnny Buckner; grandson, Seth Munsey.
Lee Carroll “Buddy” Brantley-age 75 of Maynardville passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born to Cliff and Mary (Shropshire) Brantley in August of 1946 in Morristown, TN. Buddy was a 1964 graduate of Horace Maynard High School, and retired from Southern Railway in 2006 after 38 years of employment.
Michael Randall “Randy” Harrell-age 63 of Washburn passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Claiborne Medical Center. Randy was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Everett and Mossie Harrell; sisters, Sue England, Jennie Suffridge, Diane Williams, Betty Davis and Kay Nicley; son, John Coffman.
Moniek Danielle Perry-age 35 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Friday morning, May 27, 2022 at her home. Preceded in death by son, Austin Perry; grandparents, J. C. and Maggie Rouse; Wanda Perry.
Survivors: husband, Amelio Martinez; two sons, Jose Daniel Garcia and Miguel Luis Perry; father, Danny Perry; mother, Sheila (Rouse) Perry; brother, Christopher Perry; sister, Rheannon Childress. Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Samantha LeeAnn Gulley-age 31 of Tazewell, born April 23, 1991 passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She was saved October 3, 1999 at Highland Baptist Church in Sharps Chapel. Preceded in death by her grandmothers, Bonnie Shoffner Massengill and Martha Mills; step-grandfather, Larry Mills; grandfather, John V. Gulley.
Janie Dominguez Gonzales-age 71 of Luttrell passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center.
No services are planned.
Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Lois Marie Williams-age 92 of New Tazewell (Union County), born March 24, 1930 passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at her home. She was saved at an early age and was a longtime member of Leatherwood Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and sister. Preceded in death by husband, John Franklin Williams; parents, Matt and Ollie (Russell) Evans; brothers, Carl Alfred and Clay Evans; sisters, Cecil Keck, Julie McGeorge and Resette Walls; infant sister, Faye; grandson, Brandon Williams and son-in-law, Larry Weaver.
Ben Hugh Williford - age 89 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully May 24, 2022. No services are planned at this time. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Ben Williford. 865-992-5002 trinityfuneralhome.net
Mark Anthony Heath, Jr. - age 40 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully May 25, 2022 at home. No services are planned at this time. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Mark Heath, Jr. 865-992-5002 trinityfuneralhome.net
Amy Marie Coffey Smith, age 47, of Maynardville, Tennessee, passed away at home on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Amy was born April 28, 1975. She attended Big Ridge Elementary School, J. Frank White Academy, and Lincoln Memorial University where she earned a Bachelor Degree in Visual Art in 1996. In later years, she returned to teach at Big Ridge Elementary and to serve in multiple positions at Lincoln Memorial University including the role as Director of Alumni Services. She also worked in the Joyner Library at East Carolina University.