Jan W. Mahaffey, 52, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Knoxville, TN. Jan's struggles are over. She is now at peace in Heaven with her loved ones. Jan was born on April 27, 1968, in Knoxville. She attended Halls High School and Tennessee School of Beauty. Jan worked as a manicurist for several years in Knoxville. Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Don E. Mahaffey and Reed T. Mahaffey, her brother, Eric Mahaffey; her grandparents, William A. and Theo R. Temple; Harvey and Ruth Whitson, her aunt, Carol Baumann and her cousin, Danny Crosland.

Phyllis Jean Hurst, age 77 of Tazewell, Tennessee, was born on January 28, 1943, and was called to her Heavenly Home on July 24, 2020, surrounded by her son, David, family and friends.

Billy (Bill) Clay-age 71, of Washburn went to be with Lord peacefully at his home on the morning of July 25,2020. Bill was a member of Mt. Eager Baptist Church and was a former employee of Dempsters and a retired carpenter and loved doing carpentry. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Orena Clay; father-in-law, Hubert Davidson.

William “Bill” Atkins, Sr.-age 82 of Luttrell passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at his home. He was a retired employee of Renfro Construction Company. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Mossy (Chesney) Atkins; son, George Atkins; grandsons, Dustin Brown and Bobby Atkins; sister, Edith Hughes; brothers, Fred, Roy and Charlie Atkins.

Thomas Chandler
Knoxville - Thomas Jarrell Chandler passed away peacefully in Knoxville, TN on July 22 at the age of 76.

Billy Wayne Smith-age 58 of Maynardville passed away suddenly Saturday evening, July 4, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He had attended Pennington Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Sam Smith; mother, Dovie Cox Smith.
Survivors: Daughters, Billie Jane Bailey, Starlene Bailey and Crystal Bailey, all of Maynardville. Ten grandchildren. Sisters, Trish Grissom; Candice Crawford and husband, Rev. Stacy Crawford; brother, Sam Smith, all of Maynardville. Several nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins along with a host of friends.

Linda (Wolfenbarger) Shipley – 72 of Maynardville, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She was a member of Alder Springs Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by father, Horace Wolfenbarger; mother, Margaret Maples; sons, Tim Shipley and Joey Allen Shipley; and special friend, Nancy Woofter. Linda is survived by grandson, Zeke Shipley; and Rick (Donna) Hutchison who was like a son to her; brothers, Harvey (Sandy) Wolfenbarger and Jerry Wolfenbarger.

Della Mae Ray-age 90 of Sharps Chapel passed away Tuesday morning, July 21, 2020 at her home. Preceded in death by her husband, George Ray; daughter, Rebecca Weaver; son, Barry Ray; daughter-in-law, Twila Miller; parents, Bob and Gladys Horn and all of her siblings.

Survivors: sons, Butch Miller and Kevin Ray; daughters, Jennifer Justice, Roberta Ray and Sylvia Chambless; son-in-law, James “Pick” Weaver. 20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews along with a host of friends.

Norman Bruce Wallace, Jr.-age 75 of Luttrell, born September 3, 1944 passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Norman enjoyed working his word search books and gospel music.

Vanessa Marie Thomas Gibson, age 38 of Knoxville, passed away on July 20, 2020. She was a devoted and loving mother to her children. Preceded in death by her mother Joyce Faye Thomas, maternal grandparents James and Lula Gibson, paternal grandparents John and Ollie Thomas.

Anthony Eugene Corum age 63 of Powell, went home to be with Jesus 10:00 pm Monday, July 20, 2020 at North Knox Medical Center. He had sung for the Lord since 1986 all around East Tennessee. He was an avid Alabama Fan, “Roll Tide”. Preceded in death by parents; Amos and Christine Corum. Special Aunt Margaret Woodward. Survivors; wife of 43 years, Brenda C. Corum. Daughter and son in law; Tammi and Steve Lowe. Siblings; Vernon (Ina) Corum, Shirley (Larry) Crisp, Bob (Toma) Corum, Esta (Johnny) Quillen, Rick (Loretta) Corum and Amos (Vickey) Corum.

Rev. Billy R Mynatt, Sr passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 21, 2020 while in hospice care. Billy was born on November 13, 1931 in Knoxville, TN to parents, Joseph Carl Mynatt and Edna Irene (Lane) Mynatt. Billy graduated from Stair Technical High School in Knoxville and attended Carson Newman College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor and ministerial staff member of eight churches in the Knoxville area.

Pauline C. Caton, age 85, of Knoxville, was called home to be with the Lord July 19, 2020. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City for over 15 years and a longtime employee of KCDC. Pauline was preceded in death by infant son, Stevie, parents, Lee T. & Arlena Cassady, brother, Wayne Cassady, and brother-in-law, Charlie Mink, Sr. Survivors include sisters, Clara Mink and Joan Davis, as well as several generations of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 12 pm Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with Rev.

Reverend John Wayne Capps passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home in Maynardville, Tennessee at the age of 79. He was a faithful member of Hines Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed working in the food pantry there. John was a 50-year Mason, past-Master and Secretary for 29 years at Corryton Masonic Lodge 321.

Lola Ann Olson-age 56 of Wartburg went to be with the Lord Saturday morning, July 18, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was a motorcycle enthusiast. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Aline Boak; brother, Henry Boak; granddaughter, Kylie Sandifer; brother-in-law, John Rollert; sister-in-law, Marlene Wood.

Mary Rose Young, age 73, was reborn in Heaven July 15, 2020. Mary was a stay at home mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with family & friends. Mary loved going camping, cooking, and taking care of loved ones. She was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone during troubled times. Mary touched a lot of hearts and will forever be in her family’s. She was preceded in death by parents, William & Gracie Hounschell, spouses, Doyle Disney Sr., Edward Young, and Charles Clouse, and siblings, William Jr., Dennis, Daniel, Steve, and Paul Hounschell.

Spenser Paul Sharp, age 29, of South Knoxville, passed away suddenly at his home July 12, 2020. Spenser was a US Marine who proudly served his country while stationed in Afghanistan. He was a humble man who never met a stranger. Spenser had a personal relationship with his Savior, Jesus Christ, and now worships at his feet. He had a big heart and loved to make people laugh. Spenser was funny, caring, and so full of life. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially Natasha and their son, Anakin. To know Spenser was a blessing but to love him was an honor.

Robert “Robbie” Collins – age 42 of Maynardville, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 15, 2020. He was a member of Taylor’s Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Barbara Howard Flynn, age 82, of the Karns Community, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Barbara was a devoted member of Ball Camp Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School in the children’s department for over 50 years as well as prepared and served many meals over the years. She retired from Ball Camp Elementary School after almost 40 years of service. Barbara loved flowers and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by loving and devoted husband of 61 years, Dwight Flynn, father, Waford Howard, and mother, Birdie Mynatt Sutherland.

Nola M. “Auntie” Merritt-age 87 of Powder Springs passed away Sunday morning, July 12, 2020. She was a member of Powder Springs Missionary Baptist Church and a retired employee of Standard Knitting Mills. Preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Allie Merritt; sister, Inez Merritt; nephew, Brad Nicley.

Survivors: niece, Patricia (Loy) Nicley; nephew, Matthew Nicley; special friend, Crystal Nicley; great-great-nieces and nephews, Noah, Callie, Madelyn, Reece and Gracee. Special thanks to Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care and Smoky Mountain Hospice.