Karen Louise (Jerome) Wyrick-age 63 of Andersonville left this life peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2020 at home and in the presence of her family. Born to Elizabeth “Betty” (White) Jerome on October 19, 1956, Karen grew up in many places, but made her final home in East Tennessee. Shortly after moving here at the age of 16, she found the love of her life, marrying the luckiest man in the world, Steven John Wyrick on February 24, 1979.
Deanna C. Farley age 44 of Maynardville passed away on June 17, 2020.
She was preceded in death by spouse Randy Sparks and her grandparents.
She is survived by parents Elmer and Tina Shoemaker, and Jerry Downey; children Dylan (Ammie) Sparks, Eddie (Chasity) Burton, Tina Humphrey and Brandon Sparks; grandchildren Abel, Cora and Jace; brother Timmy (Cecilia) Shoemaker; sister Sherry (Brian) Potter.
Thelma Imogene Chesney Seltzer of Plain View, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at Beverly Park Place after a brief illness on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, after having been blessed to enjoy 97 years of living a truly good and faithful to God life.
Helen Willane Powers Lingerfelt – age 77 of Corryton, went to meet the Lord on June 23, 2020. She was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and witnessed to everyone.
David N. Nicholson, age 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully at his home the morning of June 21, 2020. He was a member of New Beverly Baptist Church. He was a very loving husband to his wife of 31 years, and survived by his wife, Barbara Nicholson. Other survivors include: brothers John Nicholson, Bob Nicholson, and stepson Timothy Harr. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00pm Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel, with service to follow, Rev. Eddie Sawyer and Rev. Mike Vincent officiating.
Curtis Lloyd Bates “Curley & Pop” – age 87 of Corryton, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21, 2020 in his sleep and stepped into the arms of Jesus. He was a member of Cedar Ford Baptist Church. Curley was the former owner of Bates Auto Parts in Maynardville and a U S Army Veteran serving as a SSgt. in the Korean War.
Arlene Rose-age 82 of Maynardville passed away Saturday morning, June 20, 2020 at Beverly Park Place. She was a member of Lighthouse Church in Luttrell. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jack Rose; daughter, Tesha Rose; parents, Harvey Logan and Ina Ester Washam; brothers, Rev. Stanley Washam, William Washam and Rev. Troy Washam.
Teresa E. Atkins-age 65 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Thursday, June 18, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton; retired employee of Levi Strauss, Powell and was a former employee of K-Mart. Teresa was an avid lover of horses. Preceded in death by parents, Jasper and Ileen Atkins; sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Jim Phipps.
Janice Sue Wilkerson – age 51 of Andersonville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 18, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her father, Hobart Bailey. Janice is survived by her mother, Susie Bailey; children, Amy Benford, Bradley Wilkerson and Leslie Wilkerson; many grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Karen Bailey; and boyfriend of 16 years, Robert Phillips.
Kelly Lee Childress – age 36 of Maynardville, passed away suddenly June 14, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith and was saved at a young age.
Robin Moore Lett, age 58, passed away peacefully June 14, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, Nana, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and sister-in-law. She bravely battled cancer for 16 ½ years and throughout her final months of treatment Robin remained caring, strong, and iron-willed in her choices. She always had her family & friends in her thoughts as she made her peace with the ending of her life.
Ahjeuya Alaska Hansard (Ted), age 99 of Halls Crossroards, passed away peacefully Monday June 15, 2020. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Samuel Carl Hansard, parents, PL and Ninabell Hall, two sisters and two brothers. Survived by her son, Jack C. Hansard, grandchildren, Robert Hansard, Sandy Hansard Spangler, James Hansard, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Family will receive friends Wednesday 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with a service to follow at 7:00pm with Rev. Jack Walker officiating.
Ronald F. Harbin, age 84 of Powell, passed away Sunday June 14, 2020. He spent his life working as a ditch digger and was the owner of F.H. Harbin Co., Inc. He was a 60 year Freemason and served as Past Master of Powell Lodge #582 F&AM in 1965 and of Bright Hope Lodge #557 F&AM in 2005. Preceded in death by parents Frederick “Hack” and Della Mae Harbin, siblings Bill, Elizabeth, and Kenneth, first wife Sibyl Ann Bayne, second wife Lola Mae Jones, and Tammy the mule.
Kathleen Ruth Ambrose-age 75 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday morning, June 16, 2020 at her home. Interment 2 P.M. Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Narrow Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Sheila L. Brown-age 48 of Maynardville passed away Tuesday morning, June 16, 2020 at her home. Preceded in death by father, Floyd A. Freeman; grandmother, Dorothy Freeman; uncle, Clay Freeman.
Survivors: husband, Donnie Brown of Maynardville; son, Dusty Brown; daughters, Tosha and Donald O’Dell, Rosie and Dillan Keck, Cassie Brown (Adian); grandchildren, Haven Keck, Mayson O’Dell. Sister, Tina Rutherford; mother, Gladys Freeman along with a host of other family and friends.
Grover William Nicholson-age 60 of Corryton went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 13, 2020 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He had been an employee of Green Mountain Dr. Pepper for the past 10 years. Preceded in death by parents, James and Harriett Nicholson; grandson, Quinllin Racey.
Kyle Lee Davis-age 18 of Sharps Chapel passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 9, 2020. He attended Union County High School.
Survivors: parents, John H. and Robin L. Davis of Sharps Chapel; brothers, David Davis of Maynardville; Eldon Davis of Fort Campbell, Kentucky; sister, Robin Mae Davis of Sharps Chapel; brothers, Dawson Williams and Wesley Williams, both Dickinson, North Dakota. Niece, Harper Davis. Noah Williams of Dickinson, North Dakota; Christina Britt of Grants Pass, Oregon along with dozens of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Irma M. Roberts – passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on June 12, 2020 at her home in Corryton. She was born, married and raised her children in New Jersey, then moved to Corryton in 1987. She was a member of the Corryton Senior Center and Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church where she proudly volunteered in the early days of their Hospitality Pantry.
Bobby Gene Cummings – age 85 of Knoxville, passed away June 10, 2020 with his family by his side. He attended Dutch Valley Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by parents, William and Bertha Cummings; sisters, Vivian Richards, Wanda Carringer and Norma Sparks. Bobby is survived by children, Martha (Michael) Kitts, Bobby (Sue) Cummings and Carrie Nichols; grandchildren, Joe, Mike, Donnie, Christy and Valerie; four great grandchildren; and siblings, Charlene (Len) Landis, Charlotte Ferrell and Jay Cummings.
Army Sgt. David Warren Effler – age 72 of Maynardville passed away suddenly, May 10, 2020. David attended Hines Creek and Texas Valley Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion #212 and VFW #8682.