Betty Lou Oxendine Hayes-age 73 of Morristown passed away Wednesday morning, February 27, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Byrams Fork Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Eddie Plumer and Ruby Oxendine; brother, Rev. Walter Oxendine; sisters, Infant Betty Ruth Oxendine and Francis Inklebarger.

Survivors: husband, Wayne Hayes of Morristown; sister, Alice Nicely of Maynardville; brothers, Jimmy Oxendine and wife, Mary of Blaine; R. G. Oxendine and wife, Josephine of Mascot; Jesse Oxendine of Maynardville. Several nieces and nephews.

Charles “Rob” Robinson Freeman Jr., age 72, passed away February 6th, 2019. He was a Korean War Veteran who taught scuba diving through PADI for over 35 years while continuing to serve in the auxiliary coast guard. He also attended Cumberland College & UT. He took over all of his father’s business after his premature death. He and his long-time love Sidney travelled all over the world together with friends and students. Preceded in death by parents Charles & Alene Freeman Sr. Survived by the love of his life Sidney Gail Hutchens and daughter by choice Kim (Hal) King.

Lester “Buddy” Bruce – age 58 of Maynardville, passed away at home, Sunday morning, February 24, 2019 surrounded by family members and friends.

Orphia Euzella Widner Ford, born May 13, 1922 in Knox County passed away February 23, 2019. She was a Girl Scout leader for several years and worked at Miller’s Dept. Store in downtown Knoxville. She belonged to Lilly Grove Church in Claiborne County.

Terry Lee Liford, age 52, passed away February 22, 2019. He was an avid fisherman and a member of Douglas Anglers Bass Club. Preceded in death by mother Mary Liford and brother James A. Liford.
Survived by daughters Amanda Jones, Stephanie Delaney and Alyssa Braden; son Cody Seals; several grandchildren and special granddaughter Hailey Ingram; father Jim O. Liford; sister Angela Liford and brother Darrell Liford. In lieu of flowers, the family asks those attending to bring a fishing lure for Terry.

Jewell Faye Rand age 81 of Powell went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2019. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and taught pre-school in the Powell community for over 30 years. She was an avid Tennessee Vol fan and a longtime member of the Volunteer Street Rod Association. She passed with her beloved pet and companion Sky by her side.

Ruby Elizabeth Brooks (King) Johnson died peacefully at home on February 22, 2019, surrounded by

Carolyn S. Loy, age 75, of Knoxville passed away on February 23, 2019. Preceded by daughter Kimberly Loy. Survived by son Johnny Lee Loy Jr.; granddaughter Laura Ganskow (Blake); great grand Mya & Robert Ganskow. Family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel on Tuesday February 26, 2019 from 6:00-8:00pm with a service to follow at 8:00pm. There will be a private family interment. Online condolences can be made at www.mynattfh.com for the family of Carolyn S. Loy.

Scott Edward Hammond, age 52, passed away on February 22, 2019. Scott was saved in 1984 at Mt Harmony Baptist Church in Heiskell, Tennessee. He was a member of Mount Paron Baptist Church in Jacksboro, Tennessee. Preceded in death by father Edward Hammond; brothers Phillip Terry Hammond and Kenny Hammond; sister Sherry Lynette.

Frank Capps-age 85 of Knoxville passed away Thursday morning, February 21, 2019 at U. T. Medical Center. Member of Warwick’s Chapel Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. Frank was a long-standing owner/operator of auto service garages in the Luttrell area. Preceded in death by wife, Ithel McHone Capps; daughter, Brenda Smyth.

Mary Carolyn Childress, age 84 of East Knoxville, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at her home. She attended Buffat Heights Baptist Church. She was a long- time employee of Supreme Contracting. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Frances Whitt, Proceeded in death by Jack Childress. Survived by brothers; Ronnie (Phyllis) Whitt, Tom (Jo) Whitt, and Steve Whitt. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Longtime friends, Mack and Lily Thomas and Bryan and Sherry Linander.

Billy Thomas Corum (“Little Bill”), 80, of Luttrell, TN, made his final victory lap on February 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a one-year battle with cancer.

Dorothy “Dottie” Headrick, age 73, of Knoxville, went to be with her loving husband Ralph on February 19, 2019. She was a Christian woman who loved taking care of her family and others.

Preceded in death by loving husband Ralph Headrick; brother Bill Atchley; and great grandchild Karter Headrick.

Janice Ann Beeler Fields-age 66 of Corbin, Kentucky passed away suddenly Monday morning, February 18, 2019 at her home. She was a loving mother, nana, sister and friend. She will be sadly missed by all. Janice was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church and was a former co-owner of Fields Apparel in Monticello, Kentucky. She was recently employed at SEKRI, Corbin, Kentucky for 22 years. Preceded in death by parents, James Aubrey and Lillie Beeler, two brothers, Gary and Terry Beeler; nephew, Adam Beeler.

Robert Bradley Douglas, known as Brad Douglas, was born October 12th, 1978. Brad spent his life in the Knoxville area embracing the Tennessee Volunteers, fishing and hiking. Brad's favorite thing to do was to take him and his family exploring. It is with great sadness that the family of Brad Douglas announces his passing at the age of 40. His spirit, enthusiasm and willingness to put other's needs above his own will be missed but not forgotten.

R. Bruce Kezer-age 84 of Knoxville departed this world for heaven on February 15 from his home. His family was at his side. Born in Jersey City, NJ, on September 30, 1934 to Edwin and Ruth (Adams) Kezer, Bruce graduated from the University of Vermont in 1957. He then entered the US Army and served, in peacetime, for three years until being honorably discharged at the rank of Lieutenant. Bruce loved Jesus with all his heart, and worked to live instead of the other way around.

Thomas M. McLaughlin age 57 currently of Maynardville TN, formerly of Edison NJ, passed away on February 8th 2019 at UT Hospital following an exhausting battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Thomas W, and brother Michael W McLaughlin.

Survived by wife Kathie, daughter and son-in-law Jennifer McLaughlin and Josh Lamb, son TJ, mother Elaine, sister and brother-in-law Lori and Gary Yurchak, grandchildren Chris and Michael, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Judson “Juddy“ Bailey - age 79 of Washburn, was born on February 27, 1939 and passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 10, 2019. We all called him Pap. He was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church. He loved his family, hunting, playing cards, dogs and driving around. He spent his last few months putting on his shoes and saying “I believe I will go home”. He is finally “home“, peacefully in the arms of Jesus.

Frances Jane Nichols “Janey”, age 61, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beloved mom, sister, and granny. Preceded in death by parents Jack Huggins and Bernice Van Dyke, brother Jackie Huggins, sisters Sarah Munsey, Sandy Huggins, and Darlene Dunaway.

Prudence (Penny) Childress Scarbrough, age 59, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019. She is preceded in death by parents Jim and Barbara (Grant) Childress, infant sister Jennifer Kay Childress, sister Brenda Altom, and brother Frank Childress.