All Obituaries

Shirley Jeffers, age 71 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by West-Murley Funeral Home. West- Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Shirley Jeffers. 

Roger (Hobo) McKinley Jeffers II, age 46 passed away Tuesday September 18, 2018 at the Big South Fork Regional Medical Center.  Roger was born on January 2, 1972 in Oneida, TN to Roger and Lola Jeffers. He was a lifelong member of the Leatherwood Baptist Church (Opossum Rock Baptist). He is preceded in death by his Father Roger McKinley Jeffers I and his grandparents Caney and Maudie Terry, Earl and Evie Jeffers, Alford and Melody Jeffers. He is survived by his mother and father...

Manford Mark Lay, age 54 of Huntsville, Tennessee, departed this life on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. Born in Scott County, TN July 28, 1964, he was the son of the late Rev. Odus Paul Lay and Mildred Hazel Foust Lay. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Bobby Gibson. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia Ann Gibson Lay; children, Mark Anthony Lay and wife Savannah and Christina (Tina) Marie Lay...

  Mr. Jerry Lynn Morgan, age 65 of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018.  Born July 6, 1953 in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of the late William E. and Lola Phillips Morgan. Mr. Morgan chose cremation. A complete obituary will follow. Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Jerry Lynn Morgan.

Mr. Jason Wade Smith, age 40 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida.  Born September 9, 1977 in Oak Ridge, TN, he was the son of Michael Smith and Lois Bohnenkemper Demille. He was preceded in death by his grandparents:  Edgar and Omigene Smith and H. K. Bohnenkemper. In addition to his parents, he is survived by the mother of his two children, Blake and Brandon Smith, Stephanie Burgman; mother of his son: ...

Mrs. Anna Lovett, age 75 of Oneida TN, passed away on Friday September 7, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born June 9, 1943 in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of the late Clifton and Maxine (Anderson) Pennington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jim Lovett; Grandparents Wiley and Belle (Lowe) Anderson, Luther C. and Anna (Keeton) Pennington. She is survived by her loving daughter Kim (Lovett) Cross and husband Cameron; sons...

Virginia Alberta Thomas Collier, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.  Virginia Alberta Thomas Collier was born on January 16, 1926 in Oneida, Tennessee. She was the oldest child of seven children to Walter and Rachel Thomas. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Alberta went to Berea College in Berea Kentucky at age 16. She received her high school diploma there in 1944. She then graduated with a Bachelor of Science in...

Hollis Junior Sexton, age 80 of Robbins, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Scott County, Tennessee on May 13, 1938, he was the son of the late Willard and Sarah Harness Sexton. He was of the Baptist faith and served as a deacon at Solid Rock Baptist Church.  He was a United States Army Veteran. Hollis moved to Ohio in 1968 and retired from Ford Motor Company in Lorain, Ohio in 1998. Upon his retirement he moved...

Denise Ann (Stephens) Slaven, age 44 of Oak Ridge, TN formerly of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side.  Born on June 15, 1974 in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of J. C. and Brenda (Stephens) Triplett. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Brenda (Stephens) Triplett; stepfather, Bill Triplett; grandparents, Dewey and Junie Stephens, Lewis and Goldie Terry; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leo and Doris...

Mr. Babe Ruth Ball, age 83 of Pine Knot, KY, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the Signature Health Care Facility in Pine Knot.  Born March 5, 1935, he was the son of the late James M. (Jim) and Evelyn Solomon Ball. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son:  James Douglas Ball; brother:  Richard Ball; four half-brothers and 1 half-sister. Babe is survived by his children:  Brenda, Vina Jean, Velda Kaye, Larry Ball, Boyd Wayne Ball and Troy...

Melanie Joann Crowley, age 59 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Scott County, Tennessee on June 25, 1959 to the late Hurstle and Loretta Griffith Hill. She was a member of the Black Oak Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roger Crowley; son Luke Hill, sister Kay Massengale. Survived by her daughter Bethany...

Mr. Charles Dean Sexton, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018.  Born December 1, 1939, he was the son of the late Chester Charles and Oma Bell Acres Sexton.  He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law:  Leonard and Ida Bell Reed; siblings:  Albert Sexton, Lilly Jean Thrasher, Carolyn Sue Griffith; and nephew:  Aaron Wade Sexton. Mr. Sexton is...

Mrs. Hazel Lucille Terry Carson, age 95 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center.  Born August 5, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Cullem and Prenta Chambers Terry.  Mrs. Carson was a member Tunnel Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Andy Carson; son:  Richard Carson; and daughter:  Phyllis Weeks. She is survived by her son:  Donald Jeffers and...

Sandra Kay Boyatt Crabtree, age 68 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Friday August 17, 2018 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Born October 11, 1949 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Boyce and Laura Miller Boyatt.  Sandra was a member of the Black Oak Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years:  Johnny Crabtree; special friend:  Jenny Billings; special daughter:  Miki...

Richard Dwayne Parson, age 60 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2018 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on December 24, 1957 to Imogene Parson and the late Willard Parson. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brothers Jack Parson of Oneida, Steve Parson of Hartford, Indiana; and Jeff Parson of Oneida. Survived by his mother Imogene Parson of Oneida, Tennessee; daughter Jami Baker...

Helen Rose McNorton King, age 61, of Helenwood, Tennessee, formerly of Shelbyville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 26, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to the late Kenneth Goodman and Evelyn Caldwell. She is preceded in death by her brother: Jim Goodman and James Goodman; sister Donna Songer; grandson: Dillion McGhee. She is survived by her committed partner: Randy King; Children: Her loving daughter and caregiver,...

Claudene Laxton, age 59 of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the Huntsville Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Huntsville, TN.  Born January 28, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Dorothy West Laxton. In addition to her parents, Claudene was preceded in death by her brother:  Robert Laxton. She is survived by her sister:  Wilda Goodman and husband Onis of Helenwood, TN niece:  Nichole Knight and husband Logan of Powell, TN;...

Junior Garrett, age 86 of Robbins, Tennessee, departed this life on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Junior was born on October 16, 1931 in Fentress County, Tennessee to the late Oral Garrett and Nola Shoemaker Garrett and loving stepfather Marshall Garrett. Junior is a member of Low Gap Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother: Oscar Garrett and wife Dona Cotton Garrett and second wife Hazel Lilly Garrett; sister: Wilma Garrett Cotton and husband Tommy...

Mr. Autho “Bo” Foster, age 88 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center in Oneida, TN.  Born August 27, 1929 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Elzie and Letha Thomas Foster. In addition to his parents, Bo was preceded in death by his brother:  Arnold Foster of Phoenix, AZ and Robert Harold (Bob) Foster of Oneida, TN; grandparents:  Ephraim and Margaret Boyatt Foster and John and Emily Chambers...

Ronny Epperson, age 60 of Robbins, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee. Friends may visit with the Epperson family on Friday, August 17, 2018 from 1 p.m. until time of the memorial service at 3 p.m. at the Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church in Robbins, Tennessee. Burial will follow in the Kilbeck Cemetery in the Black Creek Community.  Following the burial, a bereavement meal will be served in the basement...

Charles Edward Woods, age 77 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August, 7, 2018 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born April 24, 1941 to the late Charles and Bonita Woods, Charlie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oneida and was a veteran of the United States Marines. He earned his bachelor’s degree from East Tennessee State University and his law degree from the University of Tennessee law school. Mr. Woods was a retired attorney for the US...

Jimmy L. Owens, Sr., age 79 of Helenwood, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.  He was born on September 15, 1938 in the Smokey Junction Community to the late Walter and Pearl Cross Owens. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his siblings: Marilyn Chadwick and Harry Owens; grandson Jaxson Owens. Mr. Owens recently accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. Mr. Owens is survived by his...

Mrs. Jewell DeBord Robbins West, age 93 of Robbins, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the Huntsville Manor Nursing Home.  Born April 6, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Abigia Keith and Georgia Ann Shannon DeBord.  Jewell was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church in Robbins, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands:  Claude Robbins and Claude West; siblings:  Jim, LeRoy, Bill, Pat, Paul, Mike and Kenneth DeBord,...

Dee Gilbert, age 79 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Huntsville Manor Nursing Home.  He was born in Scott County, Tennessee on November 26, 1938 to the late Melvin and Flara Owens Gilbert. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his aunt Cora Jones. Survived by his wife Brenda Gilbert of Oneida, Tennessee; brothers: Jack Gilbert and wife Phyllis and Grover Gilbert and wife Jewell all of Oneida, Tennessee;...

  Mr. Robert (Bob) Harold Foster, age 90 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville, TN.  Born August 16, 1927 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Elzie and Letha Thomas Foster. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brother:  Arnold Foster of Phoenix, AZ; grandparents:  Ephraim and Margaret Boyatt Foster and John and Emily Chambers Thomas. He is survived by his...

Wilma Sexton West, of Helenwood, Tennessee, completed her earthly Pilgrimage Monday, July 30, 2018 at her home and answered her Lord Jesus Christ’s call to her eternal home.  She was born April 19, 1917 in Norma, Tennessee, to Jasper and Emma Jane Sexton, reaching by God’s Grace the age of 101 yrs. She professed faith in Christ at 13 years of age, and was a member of the Helenwood Baptist Church.   Wilma loved spending time with her family and friends. She...

Kenneth Paysinger, age 65, of Salisbury, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born on April 7, 1953 to the late Lucy and Albert Paysinger in Scott County, Tennessee. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his grandmother: Bertha Brewster; nephew: Tony Ipock; nieces: Andrea Daine August and Jessica Paysinger; cousins: Charolette Stephens, David Stephens, and Charlene Stephens. He is...

Edith Posey Pike, age 67 of Hall County, Georgia, and formerly of Scott County, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at her home. She was born on January 25, 1951 to the late Everett Sylvester Posey and Sylvanie Phillips Posey in Oneida, Tennessee. She was a member of High Point Baptist Church. Her life was in Georgia but her heart was in Tennessee. She enjoyed sewing and cooking and she loved her family dearly. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years: Willis...

Michael Lynn Daugherty, age 58 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at his home. He was born on June 17, 1960 in Scott County, Tennessee to Vaughn Daugherty and Louise Duncan Daugherty. Michael traveled the world with his parents before returning to live in Scott County in 1979. He was of the Baptist faith and he left behind a testimony of faith. Mike was a dearly loved father and grandfather. He was a man of many talents, he was a guitarist, he loved music,...

Patsy Stephens, age 52 of Winfield, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 26, 1966 to Carl James and Opal Morrow Strunk in Scott County, Tennessee. She loved to read and she was a member of Winfield Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband: Manuel Stephens; grandparents: Louie and Madeline Strunk and Crawford and Emma Morrow; brother: Carl James Strunk; special aunt: Maggie Sauls. In addition to...

June M. (Phillips) Davis Hanauer, 91, peacefully passed away at home after a hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s on July 19, 2018. She was born in Oneida, TN on April 30, 1927, the daughter of the late George and Carrie Phillips. June worked at GenTel until her retirement in 1989. She was a member of Wallen Baptist Church for over 60 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling, and collecting Beanie Babies and antiques. She was exceptionally great at video games, including Nintendo....

Darlene Green, age 48 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee. She was born in Scott County, Tennessee to the late Curly Ray King and Margaret Ann (Kidd) King. She was of the Baptist Faith. Darlene is survived by her loving husband John Alfred Green; children: William Calvin Green, Cecily Cheyenne Green, Lindsey Nelson Green and Harley Logan Green; mother: Margaret Ann (Kidd) King; brothers and sisters: Tammy...

Marshall Hurstle King, age 57 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home.  Born in Scott County, Tennessee on March 14, 1961 to the late Hurstle Tommy and Myrtle Imogene King Meadors.  He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Danny and Jesse King; sister: Donna Meadors. Survived by fiancé Mary Phillips of Oneida, Tennessee; daughter:  Chasity Rose of Scott County, Tennessee; three...

  Mrs. Elsie Shannon Thompson Ellis, age 96 of Robbins, TN, passed away on July 8, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side.  Born December 14, 1921, Elsie was the daughter of the late Hurstle and Ida May Hamby Shannon of the Wolf Creek Community; and was a member of the Church of Christ in Elgin, TN. In addition to her parents, Elsie was preceded in death by her husbands:  Henry Clay Thompson and Dee Ellis; son:  W. C. Thompson; daughter:  Wanda...

Gertie Marie (Phillips) Stephens, born January 30, 1926, departed this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. She professed faith in Christ at an early age and was currently a member of Helenwood Baptist Church.  She is the daughter of the late Rev. General Calvin Phillips and Flora (Thomas) Phillips.  She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Rannie Stephens; a granddaughter, Melanie Chitwood;...

Darel Bruce Bridges, age 63, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the Wellspring Nursing Home in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on December 26, 1954 in Scott County Tennessee to Darel Bridges and Ethel Mae Thompson Bridges. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his father: Darel Bridges.  He is survived by his mother: Ethel Thompson Bridges; brothers: Bob Bridges and wife Carol and Keith Bridges; uncle: Kenneth Bridges; nieces: Teresa Bridges,...

James "Jimmy" Clifton Byrge, age 30 formerly of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018.  He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 14, 1987 to JoAnn Pennington and Eugene Byrge.  He was a member of the YMCA. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandpa Virgil Pennington; great aunt Effie Pennington; brother Gary Dewayne Pennington; special friend Sharon Sugden and husband John Patterson. Survived by his mother JoAnn Pennington...

Dorothy Marie Terry Young, age 77 of the Grave Hill Community, gained her Heavenly body with her family by her bedside on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at her home.  She was born in Scott County, Tennessee on September 20, 1940 to the late Caney and Maudie Terry. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.  She spent her life as a homemaker and dedicated mother.  Through her years, she never met a child that didn’t call her...

Ira Lee Foster, age 80, of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 28, 1937 to the late Homer Foster and Dorothy West Foster in Oneida, Tennessee. He was a deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and church clerk at Grave Hill Baptist Church and a deacon at Foster Crossroads Baptist Church for many years. He served in the US Armed Forces and was an E4 Rifle Specialist. In addition to his parents, he is...

Mrs. Minnie Lou Smith Jeffers, age 89 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at her home.  She was born November 20, 1928 to the late Joel Benjamin Smith and Nancy Ross Smith.  Minnie Lou was a member of the Winona Baptist Church where she previously served as clerk and Sunday School teacher for many years.  She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at Scott County Hospital, Scott County School System and Stonehenge Nursing Home.  She also served as...

  Janice Paige Shannon Miller, age 70 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 in Wellington, FL.  Born July 18, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Orene Hale Shannon.  Janice was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church of Oneida; worked for over 40 years as a Registered Nurse; and loved spending time with family and friends, swimming, the outdoors, and entertaining. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Hettie Jewel Bushman age 92 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the Huntsville Manor in Huntsville, Tennessee. She was born on October 28, 1925 in Winfield, Tennessee to the late Louie and Zilah Davis. She was in the US Army where she received her nursing degree and she was a member of The First Baptist Church in Oneida, Tennessee. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Edgar Bushman; son: Timothy Bushman; brothers: Astor Davis,...

Bertha Lou Hammock age 69 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 19, 1948 to the late Juanita Ellis and Arlie Pike in Scott County, Tennessee. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister: Mary Pike. She is survived by her husband of 48 years: Willie J. Hammock; sons: Melvin Pike and wife Cindy of Oneida, Tennessee and John Hammock and wife Michelle of Lorain, Ohio; brothers:...

Danny Michael ‘Buck’ Duncan, age 61 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN.  Born November 16, 1956, he was the son of the late Claude (Jeff) and Cleta Clark Duncan. Danny was a loving boyfriend, brother and uncle who truly cherished his friendships, and was a dedicated employee of over 40 years at HBD. He is survived by his girlfriend of 12 years, Trish Smith; sister:  Judy Lowe and husband Billy of...

Addie Luretta Comer, age 101 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Huntsville Manor Nursing Home.  She was a longtime member of the Five Black Gums Baptist Church and David’s Chapel Baptist Church in Lafollette, Tennessee.  She was born on February 8, 1917 to the late George Flemon Lay and Bertie Silcox Lay.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Eugene Comer; (7) brothers:  J.P., J.W., Larry, Earl...

Vivian Honeycutt Troxtell age 72 of Helenwood, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born on August 31, 1945 in Brimstone, Tennessee to the late Reverend George Honeycutt and Louisa Jones Honeycutt. She loved gardening, taveling, and spending time with her kids and grandkids. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her brothers and sisters: Ethel Goad, Burleen Griffith, Irene...

Avery Shane Sexton age 43 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018   at his home. He was born on January 30, 1975 to George Webb and Rita Sexton Boyd in Scott County, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his father: George Webb; grandparents: Loyd and Elizabeth Sexton. He is survived by his fiancé: Brenda Miller; mother: Rita Sexton Boyd; aunts: Eva Pennington and Kay Gonzales; sisters: Amber Jeffers of Robbins, Tennessee and Cassie Moore of Chattanooga,...

  Steven ‘Brent’ Thompson, age 38 of Robbins, TN, passed away on Friday, June 08, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born October 8, 1979, he was the son of Steve and Debbie Welch Thompson of Robbins.  Brent was a beloved husband, dad, son, brother and friend. Brent was preceded in death by grandfathers:  Clay Thompson and Charles Welch; uncles:  W. C. Thompson, Dewayne Phillips, Alane Phillips, Gary Welch, Bobbie Welch and...

Jackie “Jack” Lee Cordell, age 69 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his home.  He was of the Baptist Faith. Jack was born on November 7, 1948 in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Aubrey and Rennie Musgrove Cordell.  On January 5, 1990, he married his lovely wife Anita “Kaye” Cordell in Kentucky.  Jack loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, working outside in the yard with his wife and sharing the word...

Bobbie Sue Hicks-Terry Brown age 53, formerly of Scott County, TN, passed away June 6, 2018 in Richmond, VA. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Hicks; son, Dustin W. Terry; grandson, Landon C. Terry; brother, Keith W. Hicks; sister, Deborah R. (Hicks) Dunn; nieces, LaCheasia & Joannie Hicks & all 4 maternal/paternal grandparents. She is survived by husband, Craig of Richmond, VA; son, Robert (Robi) W. Terry, Oneida, TN; grandson, Caden W. Terry, Oneida, TN; Mother,...