Doug Harmon – age 72 formerly of Maynardville, passed away March 12, 2020 peacefully at home.
He is survived by his wife, Becky Harmon; daughters, Brenda Harmon and Melissa Messer; stepdaughter, Nancy McCarty; several grandchildren, great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Alex Jeremy “Alley Cat” Childress – age 34 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at U T Medical Center.
James Andrew “Andy” Thomas-age 26 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord Monday morning, March 9, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his mother, Rhonda Thomas.
Survivors: father and step-mother, Jimmy and Michelle Thomas; sisters, Danielle Esslinger, Denise Brooks; step-brother, J. B. Anderson. Five nieces and two nephews, several aunts, uncles and other family members and a host of friends. Special friend, Clint Lane.
Betty Jean Keen – 90 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 5, 2020 at her granddaughter’s home in Kodak. She attended Community Baptist Church.
Kathleen Mildred Louise Mink, age 71 of Monroe, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at home.
Born on September 2, 1948, from the union of Harm (Lum) and Noma (Ruby) Sharp in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She was one of nine children in her family. Later on, she met the love of her life; John Mink. They were married on October 24, 1972 in Monroe, MI. They raised their family of four children and spent over 48 wonderful years together.
Evelyn Luvan “Bankie” Sands-age 81 of Luttrell passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at Beverly Park Place, Knoxville. She was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, James A. Sands.
Survivors: daughter, Sandy Satterfield and fiancé, Lynn Kitts; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Pam Sands, Perry and Jean Sands, Mike and Lisa Sands; special grandson, Tyler Satterfield and wife, Brittany. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters.
Carolyn J. Bradshaw-age 88 of Maryville, formerly of Maynardville passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at Shannondale Health Care Center where she had been in declining health the past two years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Alcoa. She and her husband were the former owner/operators of Hickory Star Resort and Marina in Union County. Preceded in death by husband, Bill Bradshaw; daughter, Billi Bradshaw.
Charles Andrew (Chuck) May, age 58
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Chuck passed away suddenly, but peacefully at home on 2/23/2020. He was a 1979 Graduate of Central High School. Chuck grew up playing baseball at Ftn. City Ballpark and went on to play on the baseball team at Central High School. Chuck loved Tennessee football and baseball and could answer any Trivia question presented to him. Chuck previously worked at Reeder Chevrolet as a Service Consultant for many years. Chuck was a life long member of St. Paul United Methodist Church of Ftn. City. Chuck could always be seen smiling.
Ryan Alan Martinec – age 35 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. He had a passion for helping others.
He is preceded in death by grandfathers, Louise Grissom and Richard Martinec. Ryan is survived by his father, Mark Martinec and mother, Retha (Angel) Martinec; significant other, Heather Gintz; brothers and sisters, Christopher (Brittany) Martinec; Stephanie (Caleb) Wilmoth, Jada Young and Rickey Davis.
Tammy Faye (Dyer) Smith-age 51 of Maynardville passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of Dante Baptist Church, Knoxville and was an employee of Beverly Park Place, Knoxville. Preceded in death by grandparents, John L. “Boss”, Sr. and Edna Mae Dyer; Stella and Tom Jones; Austin Dotson.
Deanna Washam Beeler-age 74 of Corryton passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of The Lighthouse in Luttrell. Preceded in death by children, Debra Buffalo and Randy Buffalo; parents, Lawrence O. and Opal B. Washam; brother, Roger Washam.
Norma Jewell Cooper Faust, age 80 of Knoxville went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Jewell lived a full and joyful life filled with many wonderful friends. She always had a way of making anyone she was with feel special and loved. Jewell enjoyed spending time with family, especially watching her grandsons play sports. Jewell is preceded in death by her mother and father, Paris and Ruby Cooper and sister, June Alexander.
Alice “Faye” Munsey-age 82 of Knoxville, formerly of Washburn passed away peacefully Monday, February 24, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, Luttrell. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Munsey; daughter, Linda Munsey; parents, Burchell and Rena (Lee) Needham; sisters, Juanita Monroe, Ileen Atkins and Ann Bolden; brother, Lloyd Needham; son-in-law, Johnny Janeway.
Edna Lou “Sissy” Muncey Strevel-age 62 of Luttrell passed away peacefully Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Willow Springs Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her son, Johnny Matthew Strevel, parents, Martin and Gertrude Pratt Muncey, sister, Sharon Muncey; brother, Clifford Muncey.
Betty Jo Owens Fields age 84 formally of Rutledge, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Millard and Georgie Owens; siblings Ruth, Helen, Harold, Barbara Kay, and Don. Survived by her son Brian Fields (Angie); grandchildren Kara Ladd (Kaden), Kelsey Cox (Ross), Samantha Abbott (Andrew), and Austin Fields; great-grandchildren Joshua Abbott, Natalie Abbott, and Violet Ladd; siblings Monty, Mable, Nancy, Lawrence, and Mary; special niece Sabrina Green (Shane & Austin) several other nieces and nephews.
Cambreigh Grace Rutherford - infant daughter of Allen and Crystal Rutherford. Family and friends will meet at 2:45 p.m., at Sharp - Rogers Cemetery for a 3:00 p.m. graveside service. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Cambreigh Rutherford. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net
Ruby D. Miller – age 94 of Maynardville, passed away February 21, 2020. She was the only surviving charter member of Union Chapel Baptist Church. Ruby retired from Standard Knitting Mills after 44 year of service.
She is preceded in death by husband, J. L. Miller; and son-in-law, Carl Clapp. Ruby is survived by her daughter, Kay Lynn Clapp of Maynardville; grandchildren, Heather (Jon) Turner and Ethan Clapp; and many nieces and nephews.
Mandy Moore Dover-age 60 of Corryton passed away Thursday morning, February 20, 2020 at her home. She attended Little Flat Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Annie Moore; brother, Hobert Moore; mother-in-law, Emaline Dover.
Dean Palmer “Moe” Stiner-age 87 of Sharps Chapel, born May 28, 1932 passed away Saturday morning, February 15, 2020 at his Knoxville home. Dean was a U. S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and served August, 1953 through May, 1956. He was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. He was also a member of the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard and served during many military graveside services. Preceded in death by wife, Shirley Sexton Stiner; parents, Carly Frank and Lelia Charlotte Beeler Stiner and an infant brother; brother-in-law, Steven Sexton.
Robert Lee (Robbie) Johnson, III – age 34 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2020.
He is preceded in death by father, Robert Lee (Bob) Johnson, Jr.: grandparents and great grandparents, and uncle and aunt. Robbie is survived by mother, Vicky Morelock; daughters, Danika and Cassidy; fiancée, Katrina Kelly; sisters, Danielle, Jennifer (Roger); several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and special cousins and friends.