Terri Fernandez – age 59 of Maynardville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Terri was born in Sarasota, Florida and raised in Tampa. Terri’s greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Terri was always seeking a new adventure and loved camping, the mountains and going to the beach in her RV. She proudly shared her salvation with others and always looked forward to attending Corryton Church where she was a member. Terri was a nurse and had a passion for helping others.

William “Bill” Anderson Acuff – age 94 of Washburn, passed away April 19, 2021. Bill was a U. S. Army Veteran, a member of the Honor Guard and VFW. He always enjoyed going to see his other family at Giles Flea Market.

Kenneth Lee Hensley-age 82 of Maynardville went to be with Jesus Saturday afternoon at North Knoxville Medical Center while surrounded by his beloved family. Proceeded in death by parents, Verlin and Ruth Hensley, son-in-law, Larry “Jake” Woolard.

In loving memory of Emil Ratliff-age 98 of Defiance, Ohio, formerly of Maynardville who was brought into this life September 17, 1922, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 in Defiance, Ohio. Emil married Curtis Ratliff July 14, 1945. She was preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Curtis Ratliff; three sons, Danny Ratliff, Donnie Ratliff and Arnold Curtis Ratliff.

Audley “Squirt” Mitchell – age 87 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully April 13, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict and a longtime employee of Coca Cola Company. Roddy Manufacturing.

Maggie Dykes – age 93 of Sharps Chapel, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Voyd C. Keck, age 90 of Halls, formerly of Union Co., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Halls. Graduated class of 1950, Horace Maynard High School. Retired from University of Tennessee Physical Plant as General Supt. of structural maintenance. He was a 49-year member of Masters Lodge #244 F. & A.M. K.C.C.H. Scottish Rite of Knoxville, Areme Chapter #466 O.E.S.

Mitchell Steven Beason-age 68 of Luttrell passed away Friday morning, April 2, 2021 at his home. He was a Christian and had a great love of dogs, cats and all animals. Preceded in death by parents, Mitchell Lee and Martha (Woods) Beason; siblings, Lucille Ford, Gene Beason, Agnes Dyer, Bernice Vaught, Mary Beeler along with several nieces, nephews and other family members.

Arlene “Leigh” McFarren-age 63 of Corryton passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her home. She was a member of Mountain View Church of God of the Union Assembly, Luttrell. She was an employee of Knox County Sheriff’s Office for the past six years, formerly with T.V.A.
She was a loving wife, mother and nana. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Sophie Holly and Grandma Betty who raised her.

Claude Johnny Cosby, Jr.-age 72 of New Tazewell passed away peacefully Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Kenya Bree.

Rev. Clarence E. Bull-age 92 of Maynardville passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his home. Preceded in death by parents, Silas A. and Murlie Burke Bull; brothers, Lloyd Bull, Junior Bull; sisters, Billie Bruner, Edith Pratt and infant sister, Sue Ann Bull; great-grandson, Brayden William Frye; father and mother-in-law, Rev. Fate and Etta Oaks; brother-in-law, L. G. Oaks.

Michael Wayne “Mike” Snelson-age 59 of Maynardville passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his home. Mike loved fishing, camping and the lake life. Mike was preceded in death by mother, Mary Ruth Snelson; brothers, Rick and Tommy Snelson.

Larry Eugene Norris – age 76 of Andersonville, born June 10, 1944 passed away at U. T. Hospital at 3:30 a.m., March 26, 2021. He was saved at age 12 at Snoddley Baptist Church and joined Macedonia Baptist at age 14.

He is preceded in death by father, Tommy Norris; brother, David Norris; and grandson, Adam Norris. Larry is survived by wife, Dora Johnson Norris; son, Roger Norris; mother, Mable Norris; aunt, Ruby McBee Hutchison; brother-in-law, Gary Johnson; cousin, Yvonne Foust; special friends, Ricky Hutchison and Betty Waggoner; and pets, Oscar and Lily.

Angela Renee Ballard-age 40 of Rutledge went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at U. T. Medical Center. Preceded in death by sister, Christina Lee; nephew, Skylar; father, Richard Ballard, Sr.; grandfather, Bud Givens; grandmother, Naomi Ballard.

Survivors: son, Jayden Reed; mother, Jama Gibson; grandmother, Polly Givens; brother, Richard Ballard; nephews, Christopher, Trey and Terry; great-niece, Neveah. Special friend, Tony Winstead.

Joyce Ann Hamic-age 70 of Washburn passed away Monday afternoon, March 22, 2021 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of Mountain View Church of God of the Union Assembly. Preceded in death by husband, Randy Hickman; daughter, Kathy Majors; father, Elec Hamic; brother, Buster Hamic.

Charles Ray Hinds-age 63 of Maynardville passed away Monday morning, March 22, 2021 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was a member of Luttrell Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Clovis and Lillian (Savage) Hinds; brothers, Jerry Hinds and Rommie Hinds; grandson, Bentley Dean; nephew, Timothy Noland.

Betty Houser – age 86 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully at home March 22, 2021. She was a member of Alder Springs Church for over 50 years. Betty loved her cats, hummingbirds and all her flowers.

Frank Albert Bailey-age 53 of Maynardville passed away Sunday morning, March 21, 2021 at Claiborne Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, James Carson Bailey and Juanita Munsey Cooper; brother, Leonard Bailey.

Survived by brothers and sisters: Eauion (Heavy) Bailey, Linda Collins, Fred (Shorty) Bailey, Kenny Cooper, Darrell Cooper, Jerry Cooper; special niece, Shea Collins; several nieces, nephews and cousins along with a host of friends.

Edgar Queener, Jr.-age 68 of Rogersville passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen Queener; son, Robert Queener.
Graveside service 1 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Narrow Ridge Natural Burial Preserve, Washburn. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Barry Lee Elkins-age 56 of Washburn, Tennessee passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Barry is survived by his mother, Jane Elkins, father, Wayne Elkins, step mother, Doris Elkins, brother, Mike Elkins and nephew Jamie Elkins. He also is survived by several Aunts, an Uncle and several cousins. He loved his family and was especially proud of his nephew, Jamie. He had a very special place in his heart for him.