Doris Bullen Curran-age 64 of Washburn died early Sunday morning, November 29, 2020 after a long battle with Metastatic Stage 4 Breast Cancer. She was a retired employee of Grainger County Schools as a teacher’s assistant. She is preceded in death by her father, James Pryor “J.P.” Bullen; step-father, Paul Edward Branson; sister, Donna Throesch.
Hamilton Devine “H. D.” Beason-age 81 of Maynardville, born December 16, 1938 passed away suddenly Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was of the Baptist faith and was a retired automobile mechanic. He was an employee of Lay’s Body Shop for over 20 years. Preceded in death by parents, John and Abbie Beason; sister, Jerlene Beason; brother, Joe Neal Beason.
Lois M. Pugh-age 91 of Maynardville passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at her home while surrounded by her family. She was of the Baptist faith and a retired employee of General Dynamics as a machinist with 16 years of service. She loved to travel and family get-togethers.
Carl B. (Carlie) Kitts-age 65 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his home. He as a member of Hubbs Grove Baptist Church and a retired Union County Deputy Sheriff. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Tilda Bell Kitts; brother, Richard Kitts.
Uriel William Edde, Jr., 90, owner of Edde Chevrolet in Rutledge, Tn died on Tuesday November 17, 2020 at Tennova North Hospital in Powell, Tn. after a short illness. He was born in December 1929 to Uriel William and Laura Edde in Monroe County, Tn. He came from a farming family of 14 with only two siblings surviving his death, Jean Lee and Pete Edde. He married Lovenia Terry on December 30, 1950 and together they had three children: Cynthia Edde Humphries (David), Uriel William Edde III (Tammy), and Martha Edde.
Bailey Nichole Hickman of Maynardville born and passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at U. T. Medical Center. Preceded in death by grandfather, Audrey Runyon; great-grandfather, Roy Bailey.
Survivors: parents, Brandon and Jennifer Hickman; sisters and brothers, Kannessa, Lakeisha and Preston Hickman; grandparents, Larry and Shirley Hickman; Lori Cassidy; great-grandmother, Goldie Bailey. Several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Jimmy J. Darnell-age 77 of New Tazewell, a native of Lewisburg, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his home. He was preceded in death by girlfriend, Mary Jo Clark; sister, Dorothy Frank; brother, William Darnell.
Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Gary Anderson; granddaughter and her husband, LaRae and Brock Molnar; grandson, Jeremy Baker; great-granddaughter, Grace Taylor; great-grandson, Issac Molnar; sister, Edna (Liz) Hendericks; brother, Bobby Darnell. Several nieces and nephews.
Lucinda Ann Chapman-age 63 of Sevierville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 around 8 a.m. after battling stage 4 cancer. Cindy was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin and friend.
Cindy is survived by her son, Tim Chapman, her daughter, Danielle Adkins, her sisters; Cathy Mayes and Sherrie Coffman, her brothers, Dave, Donald, Terry, and Danny Hunter and her mother, Credith Hunter.
Cindy was born in Ravenna Ohio on April 20, 1957.
She was a strong and independent woman who loved family gatherings and she was an avid baker and seamstress.
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress.
Melanie Caprice Davis - Melanie was born in Miami, Florida on August 29, 1972. She died suddenly Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the age of 48.
Anna Ruth (Chamberlain) McClintock-age 74 of Corryton went to be with Jesus and her loved ones Monday, November 16, 2020 at her home. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Preceded in death by son, Ricky Cameron; daughter, Robin Moore; parents, Swan and Trula Chamberlain; brothers, Jimmy, Paul, Sammy and Swan Chamberlain, Jr.; sisters, Barbara Brown and Joann Beeler.
Dennis Wayne Akers-age 53 of Tazewell, born December 2, 1966 in Pineville, Kentucky passed away suddenly Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Akers; parents, Sue and Dennis Akers; mother-in-law, Ellen Daniels.
He is survived by sons, Josh Akers and girlfriend, Gracie Mcleod; Daniel Akers and girlfriend, Kaitlyn Bailey; sisters, Shirley (Steve) Brock, Tammy (Dewey) Reeder as well as several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Mattie L. Dukes-age 87 of Luttrell passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a faithful member of Cedar Ford Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Tedrick L. Dukes; son, Rocky Dukes; grandson, Dalton McRae, sister-in-law, Ruth Jones.
Survivors: daughter, Dawna and Don McRae; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Dukes; grandchildren, Jessica Dukes, Dylan McRae; great-grandchild, Bryanna Gates; brother, Ted Jones.
Juanita B. Brown-age 76 of Maynardville passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at her home. She was a member of New Start Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Oma Asbury; brother, Leroy Asbury; ex-husband, Wayne Brown; son, Michael Brown; daughter, Mary Brown; daughter-in-law, Sheila Brown.
Mary Louise (Mitchell) Ray-age 90 of Sharps Chapel passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation. She was born January 28, 1930 the daughter of the late Glenn Mitchell and Mildred (Cameron) Holder. Also preceded in death by her husband, L. E. Ray; brothers, Glenn A. Mitchell, Roy E. Mitchell; sisters, Dorothy and a infant sister; also the parents that raised her, George and Dinia (Ellison) Barnard. She was a longtime member of Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church.
Wayne Grubb-age 69 of Luttrell passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at his home. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Viet Nam Era. Retired employee of Penske Truck Leasing. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Nancey Grubb; wife, Molly Grubb; sister, Betty Kitts; brother, James Grubb; nephew, James “Goober” Grubb, Jr.
Ronnie Lee Beeler-age 69 of Maynardville, born September 14, 1951 passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his home with his loving wife of 31 years, Zollie Belinda Beeler by his side. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by father, Claude Beeler; mother, Maxine Beeler; son, Ronald Beeler; sisters, Brenda Collins, Glenda Carroll; brothers, Ricky Beeler, Michael Beeler, Buster Beeler and grandson, Landon Suttles.
Jimmy Grable, age 72, passed away suddenly at his home on November 7, 2020. He was a member of Atkins Baptist Church. He was greatly loved by his church family. He, along with Gary Graybeal, started and owned Grable Roofing in 1973.He is preceded in death by his father Phillip Graybeal, mother Lillie Graybeal, siblings Fred Grable, Ray Graybeal, Louise Johnson, Edith Atkins, Bernice Cowart, and Larry Graybeal, and son Eddie Childress.
Doris Ann (Williams) Hickman-age 68 of Maynardville passed away peacefully Saturday, November 7, 2020 at her home with her family at her side. She was a member of Emory Road Baptist Church. She was unreasonably protective of her kids and grandkids and just as unapologetic about it. Her strong faith and strength allowed her to face every burden and hardship with love and grace. She laughed easily and often. She smiled warmly. She danced, joked and sang with a child like joy.
Beverly Anne (Bernett) Wilson passed away on November 5, 2020, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born June 21, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Herbert and Mildred Bernett. A graduate of Stowe High School, Bev worked for several employers in the Pittsburgh area before moving to Ohio, where she worked as an office manager for the Ohio Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. Bev was married to Robert Wilson on April 12, 1958, and after spending 2 years in Casablanca, Morocco they moved to Canfield, OH to raise a family.
Clayton Dewayne “Buck” Napier, Jr.-age 50 of Washburn passed away suddenly Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his home. He was raised in the Pentecostal Holiness faith. He also enjoyed attending the Powder Springs Baptist Church near his home. He loved the Lord and the Bible and could talk about them for hours. He was preceded in death by his mother, Debbie Millwee; brother, Stevie Napier; grandfather, Reuben Napier; grandmother, Ethel Napier.