Kathy Darlene Turner-age 59 of Knoxville passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at U.T. Medical Center. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Sevier County. Preceded in death by her parents, Taylor and Elsie Long; brothers, Stevie Long and wife, Janie Long, Amos Long and wife, Ida Long; nephews, Ricky Hickman, Alvin Gilliam.
Marcella Sharp-age 76 of Sharps Chapel passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at her home. She was a member of Taylor’s Grove Baptist Church and a retired employee of Sharps Chapel School. She is reunited with her loving husband, William David Sharp, also preceded in death by parents, Arbra and Lucy (Cook) Eastridge; brothers, Infant Lonnie, Bill, Fred, Clyde, Pete, Doyle Eastridge and Walter Cook; sister, Betty Jo Eastridge.
Jessie Lynn Richardson, Sr.-age 54 of Andersonville, born February 20, 1970, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, February 1, 2025, at his home. Jessie is preceded in death by his parents, ER and Mary (Anderson) Richardson; brothers, Eddie and Bud Richardson.
Michael Hatfield – age 59, passed away January 22, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born in Tazewell.
Michael is preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Hatfield; and grandmother, Maggie Hatfield. He is survived by children, Toby (Bethany) Hatfield, Michael Joseph Hatfield and Casie (Hatfield) Morgan; grandchildren, Aleseah and Phoenix Hatfield, Grayson and Jude Hatfield, and Jaxson and Willow Morgan; and sister, Terida Hatfield.
Lambert Edgar Atkins –78 of Washburn, passed away on January 29, 2025 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was a beloved husband, dad, papaw, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was saved at an early age and was of Baptist faith. Lambert worked hard all his life, retiring from Roadway Trucking, but was always a farmer. He possessed the “greenest of thumbs” with an ability to grow most anything from tobacco in the early years to support his family, all types of flowers and vegetables, and his prized blackberries in retirement.
Kyle Henry Lay – age 94 of Maynardville, born June 5th 1930, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Kyle was a lover of family, dancing and bluegrass music. He was gentle and kind; humble and modest. Kyle was an EOD specialist during the Korean War serving his country with honor. Kyle has been reunited with his son, Kyle Wayne; his parents, siblings, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Reverend Louise Baker Taffer McMahan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2025 at the age of 79. She was the cherished spouse of Reverend Gordon McMahan and is survived by her children, daughters: Sophia Taffer (Randy Harris), Betty Taffer (Tim Cupp), Pamela Baker Taffer (Lee Helton), and her son Merle Herbert Taffer Jr, from her previous marriage to Merle Herbert Taffer Sr.
Margie Leonard-age 96 of Corryton passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, surrounded by her family at home. She was saved at a young age, was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church and last attended regularly, Luttrell Missionary Baptist Church. Margie was proceeded in death by her husband of 62 years, Theodore Leonard, Sr.; son, William H. (Bill) Leonard; grandson, Teddy Leonard; sisters, Juanita Kitts, Louise Muncey, Opal Adams, Ruby Deprow; grandson-in-law, Chris Phillips; daughter-in-law, Mildred Leonard.
Sheila Jane (Sherritze) Best-age 70 of Morristown passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. She was born November 26, 1954, in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee. She attended Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Sharps Chapel. She loved to sing and play the piano with her family, The Sherritze Family Singers. Sheila was a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1972 and was a retired employee of Belk’s of Morristown.
Jerry Allen “Slug” Smith - age 75 of Maynardville, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He worked as a diesel mechanic for 35 years at Atlas Copco in Knoxville and Nashville and later was a beloved bus driver of bus 16. He was known by many as “Slug”.
Marty Ray Hunter – age 35 of Maynardville Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 25 2025. Marty had a love for music and also loved to joke around with friends and family. He was a great person to be around. Proceeded in death by his father, Earl Ray Hunter; sisters, Darlene Muncey, Shirley Miller; son, Matthew Ray Hunter; nephew, Allen Ray.
Mattie “Tubby” (Welch) Coppock - age 89 of Maynardville, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 surrounded by her family that she adored dearly. She was a longtime member of Valley Grove Baptist Church, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Everyone loved Mattie and she will be greatly missed.
David E. Kling – age 76 of Maynardville passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at his home. David was saved at the age of 15 and is of the Baptist Faith. He is a retired employee of Norfolk-Southern Railroad. He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Patricia Kling of Indiana.
Keith Lucas- age 65 of Maynardville, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Bobby Wayne Shoffner – age 58 of Maynardville, passed away Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025 at his home. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Maynardville and was an employee of U.S.I.C. as a utility locator. He was a graduate of Horace Maynard High School Class of 1985. To know Bobby was to love him. Proceeded in death by his parents, Kenneth Wayne and Melba June (Irick) Shoffner; grandparents, Monroe Kenneth Shoffner, Anne Shoffner Malone (Mom Anne), Clayton and Opal (Raley) Irick; cousin, Kenneth Greene; aunt, Peggy Shoffner Allen.
Catherine Yuen-age 64 of New Tazewell passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Claiborne Health and Rehab Center.
She is survived by her son, Lee Yuen.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Brenda Sue Miracle-age 75 of Maynardville passed away Monday morning, January 20, 2025, at her home. She was a member of Pennington Chapel Baptist Church. Brenda loved to work in the garden and her flowers. She was a retired employee of Clayton Mobile Homes, Maynardville. Preceded in death by her parents, Ottis and Sarah England; brother-in-law, David Roberts.
Marsha Faye Sizemore-age 75 of Maynardville, formerly of Harlan, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Tony Sizemore; parents, Ottis James Woliver and Billie Sue Woliver.
She is survived by her son, James (Kaci) Sizemore; stepdaughter, Cora (Mike) Miller; stepson, Tony Edward (Karen) Sizemore; grandsons, Todd, Austin, Matt Jacob, Austin, and Blaine; special great grandson, Jace; sisters, Carlene Ford, Lisa Brock, Debbie Woliver.
Jack D. Wyrick-age 63 of Luttrell passed away Thursday afternoon, January 16, 2025 at his home. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Corryton, Tennessee. A devoted husband, father, and pap, Jack was the rock of his family, always providing for and supporting those he loved. His tireless work ethic and dedication inspired countless lives. Jack’s true passion was building sandcastles in Panama City, where he spent countless hours crafting intricate masterpieces with his loved ones.
Carolyn Sue Nicely-age 72 of Warwick’s Chapel Road, Luttrell passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Warwick’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, James and Lorene Nicely; grandparents, Vaughn and Ocie Nicely; Eck and Flora Bailey.
Survivors; Aunts, Mary Jane Nicely, Betty Nicely; uncle, Glen Robert Nicely. Several nieces, nephews and cousins along with a host of friends.