Donald Stephen Fuss - 65 of Luttrell, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019. No services are scheduled at this time. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Donald Fuss. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net
Lenore Maureen Watson, of Halls, has gone to be with her Heavenly Father on January 5, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Maureen was born on September 6, 1926 to Esker and Bessie Widner in New Tazewell, TN. She had a kind and gentle spirit, was devoted to the care and comfort of others, and was a teacher of all things. She loved and was loved by all who touched her life.
Doris Greene Seymour-age 80 of Maynardville passed away Thursday evening, January 3, 2019 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church. Doris served as the Clerk and Master of Union County Chancery Court for 24 years. Preceded in death by son, Stacy Seymour; daughter, Karen Seymour; parents, Edgar and Mildred Greene; brothers, Clarence Greene and Ray Greene.
Thomas (Tom) E. Sellers, age 66 went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, January 2, 2019 at his home. Tom was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam Era. He is a long time and faithful member of Northside Baptist Church holding the office of Trustee, he was a member of the Adult Men’s Sunday School Class, member of the Senior Saints Group. A member of a small men’s Bible Study group at Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Tom is a member of the American Legion Post 2, and The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1560. Tom is a member of Carpenters Union Local 50.
Bobbie Jean Moore – age 76 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was an amazing woman with a heart of gold and a spunky attitude that made everyone laugh. She is loved by so many and will be missed dearly.
James Madison Clark-age 102 of Maynardville, formerly of San Antonia, Texas was born September 16, 1916 in Irving, Texas passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday morning, January 2, 2019. He was a retired U. S. Army Veteran with 20 years of service, serving during World War II and the Korean War. Preceded in death by wife, Betty Clark and son, John Clark.
Survivors: daughter, Velda Demetroff and husband, Scott of Maynardville; grandchildren, Yasmin Demetroff, Chris Demetroff and Faith Dupree. Six great-grandchildren.
Teresa Smith, age 68 formerly of Knoxville, passed away on December 29, 2018. Family and friends will gather at Greenwood Cemetery on Friday, January 4th at 10:45am for an 11:00am graveside service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
Horace A. “Pops” Watson Jr., age 76, passed away on January 2, 2019. He was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by mother and father Horace and Edna Watson Sr., sisters Jenetta Watson and Jean Watson Elliott, brother Johnny Watson, and several aunts and uncles.
Madeline Gentry Courtney, age 95 of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on December 31, 2018. She lived a long healthy life until she broke her hip on November 17, 2018. Madeline spent most of her days watching TBN and loved looking forward to her daily visits from her son, Jim before his sudden passing in June 2018. She loved her family, her sons and her caregiver, Wilma Scott. Madeline was preceded in death by her parents Vernon and Geneva Holt, her sister, Lois Stanberry, her husband, Jeff L. Courtney and her sons, Jeff L. Courtney III and Jim Courtney.
Peggy Jane Gass, age 64 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018. She was a member of Portland Street Baptist Church. She was a wonderful mother and loving sister. She was a CNA at NHC Healthcare (Emerald Avenue) for 12 years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and her son was her world. Peggy enjoyed reading her Bible and writing down scripture. Preceded in death by parents Leonard James Long Jr. and Easter Long, sister Mary Helen Gass, twin sister Shirley Jean Long, and nephew Gary James Long.
Lori Jo Harrell Savage-age 55 of Washburn passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 30, 2018 at U. T. Medical Center. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mom, sister, mamaw and friend to all who knew her. She is preceded in death by parents, Pauline and James Meredith; A. J. Harrell.
Laura Michelle Wilkerson-age 42 of Powder Springs passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at her home. She was a member of Johnson’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Wayne Wilkerson; son, Terry Wayne Wilkerson; mother, Kathy Kay Bell; father, Earl Collins.
John T. Wright, age 67, passed away December 28, 2018.He worked at family owned Dick Wright Hardware since he was a boy. He was a Vol fanatic and loved anything UT. He was a member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by parents Richard Wright, Jr. and Katherine Wright; and brother Richard Wright III and wife Kathy Wright. He is also preceded by several aunts and uncles. He is survived by Judy Wright, wife of 30 Years; daughters Missy (Michael) Fox, Gina Wright Essary and fiancé Perry Thompson; son Clint Wright; step-sons Ernie, Jr.
Bryce Browning, age 25 of Powell, passed away December 28, 2018. He was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. He was a huge Vol fan and a sports fanatic. He was a TSSAA referee for years. Bryce was sweet, compassionate, loving, and had a heart of gold. He is preceded in death by grandfather J.D. Jett and grandparents, Bob and Nina Browning. Survived by parents Steve and Jill Browning, siblings Haley Morgan Browning and J.T. Browning, grandmother Johnnie Jett, fiancé Ashley Renea Crowley, his boys Landon and Noah, several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Larry Edward Elliott, 75, of Knoxville passed away at his home the morning of December 28, 2018.
Larry was an employee of Bellsouth with over 40 years of service. He served in the United States Army where he spent the bulk of his enlistment as a Drill Instructor at Ft. Polk Louisiana. He was a member of Bright Hope Lodge, Scottish Rite, Kerbella Temple and the Klown Korp.
Cleo Mae Brown Nicely-age 95 of Halls, formerly of Washburn, born May 11, 1923 went to be with our Lord and Saviour Friday, December 28, 2018 at home with her daughter and family. Cleo was a longtime member of Pennington Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Denver Nicely; parents, Willie and Molly Brown; brothers, Lon, Neal, Wayne and Glen Brown.
Helen Brooks Stone died peacefully at home on December 26, 2018 in Knoxville Tennessee at the age of 89. She is preceded in death by her father, Claude T. Brooks and her mother, Esther Lawson Brooks, her older sisters, Marjorie Brooks Herbert, Hazel Brooks Corder and brother, Claude Brooks, Jr. (Bud).
Ruby Grace Bradley Ridner, age 97 of Knoxville, passed away on December 26, 2018 at NHC Knoxville. She was a member of Beaverdale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by daughter Dorothy Stargle; parents Claude and Roxie Smart Bradley; husband J.C. Ridner; sisters Imogene McElroy (Ray) and Cleo Capps; brother Glenn Bradley; brothers in law Carl Keith and Arthur Williams. She is survived by sisters Evelyn Keith and Claudine Williams; brother Leo Bradley; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Olen Ray Wallace, age 66 of Maynardville, went to be with his family in Heaven on Monday, December 24, 2018. Olen was an avid coon hunter and outdoorsman.
Ramel Rosezella ( Eden ) Carter - age 81, of Luttrell went to Heaven on Monday, December 24, 2018. She was a member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Ramel is a retired CNA from Hillcrest Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her son, Little J. B. Wyrick Jr.; father, James Eden; mother, NeElmo Boles; and brother, Jimmy Eden.