All Obituaries

Angela Lloyd, age 47 of Norma community, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by West-Murley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Angela Lloyd Funeral Fund: Care of West-Murley Funeral Home, 18641 Alberta Street, Oneida, TN. 37841. West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Angela Lloyd.  

Robert Michael (Buck) Marcum, age 67 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 12, 1958, in Winfield TN.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Wright Marcum; father, Kelly (Big Red) Marcum; brothers, Ford and Kelly (Red); brother, Ford Marcum (Kathy) of Lexington, KY; father-in-law, Arnold Boyatt. Buck is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Wanda Lynn Marcum; sons, Robert Jr. and wife Jennifer, Cody and wife Vanessa, ...

Larry Edward (Eddie) Jeffers, age 56 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Born in Scott County, TN on February 2, 1969, he was the son of the late Larry D. and Priscilla Jeffers. He was a member of Paint Rock Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Isham and Flara Bell Jeffers and Lindford and Ellen Lay. Eddie is survived by his wife, Christine Jeffers; uncles, John Lay ...

Anna L. Anderson, age 78 of Winfield, TN went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday, September 18, 2025. She was born on March 27, 1947. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Charles and Nora King; infant son, Warren Travis Anderson; mother and father-in-law, Arthur and Kathryn Anderson; sisters, Rose and Bill Anderson, Ethel and Leamon Baird, Kathleen Grant, Evelyne and Curtis Stephens; brothers, Donald and Deloris King, Leo King and Edward Meadows. Anna is survived ...

Hal W. Leftwich, age 69 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 21, 1955. Hal had more than 40 years’ experience in healthcare leadership, having served the last 7 years as the CEO of Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. He worked in hospitals large and small but had a great love for rural hospitals. He also served as the president of the Scott County Chamber of ...

Phyllis Jean (Allen) West, age 64, of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home. Born on April 23, 1961, she was the daughter of the late John and Alene Allen. She was a member of Pine Creek Baptist Church for 32 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Johnny Allen and wife Wilma, Joe Allen and wife Pat, Robert Allen and wife Annie; nephews, Ronald and Donald Jeffers; great nieces, Aleasha and Jamie Hill; great nephew, Darron ...

Georgia Ellen Walker, age 85 of Oneida, TN passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her home. Born in Scott County, TN on January 27, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Kirby and Lakey Burke King. Georgia was a kind and loving person not only to her family and friends but had a great love of the outdoors, nature and all of God’s creatures. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert King; sister, Lena Burke; cousin, Ellen Gray; ...

Charles Ray Curtis, Jr., age 55, of Oneida, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  Born in Georgetown, OH, on March 24, 1970, he was the son of the late Charles Ray Curtis and Betty Louise Davis Curtis.   Charles loved God and was eager to share the blessings God had brought him.  He was a devoted and loving husband, and a proud doggy dad to Daisy, Bella, Titan, and Chloe, and enjoyed football, ...

Michael Eugene ‘Booger’ Watson, age 61, of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by family and friends.  Born May 20, 1964, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Veda Carol Slaven Watson.  Booger is a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Booger was a member of the Heartland Full Gospel Church, a certified member of the Scott County Rescue Squad, and spent 25 years in the 7th District Volunteer Fire ...

Gregory (Shady) West, age 68, of Oneida, TN, received his eternal healing early Sunday morning on September 7, 2025, at his home.  He was the son of the late Paul E. and Winnie F. Sexton West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents:  Theodore and Eva Pike West, and Arlin and Vela Wilkerson Sexton; brother:  Jeffrey West; brothers-in-law:  Don Stephens and Wayne King; great nephew: Jesse Wayne Brewster; and father-in-law:  Herb ...

Daniel Ray Lay, age 44 of Robbins, TN passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Big South Fork Medical Center. He was born in Scott County, TN on November 19, 1980. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ovia and Helen Lay and Shirley and Janetta Lawson; uncle, Ralph Lawson; and aunt, Darlene Lawson. Daniel is survived by his father, Edward Lay; mother, Lynnetta Lay; sisters, Amanda Hahn and husband Andy, Rebecca Sexton and husband Mike; nephews, Jadrien Buttram and wife ...

Georgia Maxleen Strunk, age 81 of Winfield, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Big South Fork Medical Center. Born in Scott County, TN on June 18, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Lawarance and Josie Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Strunk; sisters, Eva Holland and Judy Foster; brother, Jessie Lee Wilson; daughter-in-law, Lee Strunk, wife to Sammy Strunk; and granddaughter, Samantha Strunk. Georgia is survived by her ...

Sylvia Joyce Brown, age 83 of Oneida, TN passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at her home with her family present. Born in Knox County, TN on February 15, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Alvia Lee Spence Sr. and Willie Mae Spence. Joyce is survived by her husband, Herbert Raymond Brown; daughter, Catherine Renee Garrett and husband Denny Wayne Garrett; granddaughter, Tabitha Renee Mae Harness and husband Joe Harness; grandson, Bradley Wayne Morgan; two great grandchildren, ...

Ray M. Lewis, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at his home. Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown. Ray is survived by his: Wife, Annette (Tate) Lewis Son, William Copeland Daughter-in-law, Vickie (Tucker) Lewis Grandchildren, Hunter Addie and husband Chris   ...

Kathleen E. Boshears Burke, age 85, of Oneida, TN, departed this life on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at her home.  She was born May 16, 1940, in Norma, TN, to the late Ed and Nora Day Boshears.   Kathleen enjoyed gardening, cooking, camping and riding in the canoe while fishing.  She belonged to Bethalonia United Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband J. D. Burke; sister:  Judy Boshears Smith; sisters-in-law:  ...

Merita (Rita) Lilley Wright age 85, passed unexpectedly at the UT Medical Center on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was an awesome woman, mother and partner. Her personality was magnetic with a kind presence that drew many everywhere she went. Rita originated from the Brimstone Community Robbins, Tennessee on 21 July 1940. As a young adult, she made her way to Ohio and retired from Fram Mfg. For the last thirty plus years she has resided in Oneida, TN and met her loving mate and partner, ...

Billie Joe Goad, age 89, of Sunbright, TN, passed away in his home on Saturday, August 23, 2025.  He was the son of the late William Joseph and Gladys Evelyn Scott Goad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers:  Jack and Bernard Goad; and sister:  Barbara Goad Hutson. Billie is survived by his wife:  Mattie Overton Goad; daughters:  Gayle Goad and Susanne Goad; sister:  Betty Goad Weber; as well of other family members and ...

Alma Faye Collins, age 79 of Crossville, TN passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on May 27, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Andy Muse and Lucinda Neal Muse. Faye was a courageous God-fearing woman that wanted to speak the Lord's word wherever she was. She liked to teach anyone that entered her life about Jesus and the great blessings of Jesus Christ. She enjoyed playing her piano and guitar and ...

Anna Faye (DeBord) Brooks, age 83 of Scott County, TN passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Oneida, TN on May 3, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Abigia Keith DeBord and Georgia Ann DeBord. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dale Brooks; brothers, Michael Ray DeBord, Kenneth DeBord, Jim DeBord, Bill DeBord, Bob ...

Sutton Ray Smith, age 2 weeks and 6 days, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at East TN Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, TN.  Born on July 29, 2025, to Skyler and Jayden Nicole Carson Smith, Sutton was a light to everyone who knew him. He brought joy and happiness to our hearts. He was so loved by so many. He was gone too soon and was too perfect for this world.  We find comfort in knowing he is in the arms of Jesus. This is not good-bye, but see you again in ...

Patricia Ann Sexton Jeffers, age 82, of Scott County passed away Sunday, August 17th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.  Born on September 10th, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Alma Newport Sexton.  Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who was known for the strength, determination, and unwavering love for her family. Patricia was employed at Huntsville Elementary School for 16+ years, and she was always ready to lend a helping hand.  Her work ...

Lana Ruth Sams, née Duncan, age 79 of Winfield, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center following a long illness.  Born on February 3, 1946, Lana was the daughter of the late Goldman Delbert and Jenetta Cross Duncan.  She was a member of the New Light Baptist Church, and graduate of Richmond High School in IN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James H. Sams; and her brother ...

Paul David Stanley, age 80, of Winfield, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at his home.  Born July 3, 1945, he was the son of the late Rev. Carmel D. and Flora Murphy Stanley. Paul was a member of the Winfield Baptist Church.  He retired from teaching school, served as a 5th District County Commissioner, and worked as a funeral director. Paul is survived by his wife:  Betty Perkins Stanley; step-sons:  James Anderson (Chrystal), John Anderson (Anita), and ...

Dean Sexton, age 92, of Oneida, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Born August 1, 1933, he was the son of the late Uzell and Gillie Sexton. He was a member of the Foster-Crossroads Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Boyant, Bill, Herbert and Ronnie; sisters: Dewedit and Burt Owens, Florence (Pearl) Buttram, Ken and Wilda Claiborne; brothers and sisters in law: Bill Claiborne, B.D. and ...

Mickey Riseden was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on January 8, 1975, to Millard Riseden and the late Carolyn Riseden. Mickey was of the Baptist faith and accepted Jesus as his Savior when he was a teenager. He loved working on anything with an engine and could fix them all. He loved his family and was always just a phone call away anytime someone needed him. He will be missed greatly. Preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Riseden and brother-in-law, Dwayne Stephens He is survived by his ...

Robin Ann Massengale Bowling, age 59 of Robbins, TN was born November 19, 1965, and went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oakridge, TN after a long battle with cancer. Robin accepted the Lord as her Savior at the age of 14 and is a member of the Black Creek Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church.  Robin was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and Nanny to her family.   Robin is preceded in death by her parents: Shirley and Jean ...

Hazel Busicnki, age 99 of Oneida, TN passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in the Annadell community on August 8, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Laura Jeffers Ellis.  She was a member of Macedonia Church in Winfield. Hazel loved her family and her church. Above all, she loved the Lord. Her hobbies included going SxS riding with Bobby and Essie, her cats and her dog, Clyde. In addition to her parents, she was ...

James Albert Harness, age 64 of the Winona community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of High Point Baptist Church. He enjoyed being a mechanic. He loved to deer hunt and coon hunt and spending time with his grandkids. James Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Cardella Harness and two sisters, Joann Preeman and Karen Baird. He is survived by his daughters, Tracy Hutson (Josh) of Annadell, Jama ...

Teresa Sue Armes, age 70 of Wartburg, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her home. Born in Robbins, TN on March 23, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Earnest and Edith Maney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark Edward Phelan; brothers, Ronnie and Chris Maney; and nephew, Jeff Maney. Teresa is survived by her husband, Steve Denny Armes; son, Jason Andre Phelan; stepdaughter, Elaine Cox; brothers, Michael Maney, David Maney, Keith Maney, and ...

Harry T. Woodward, age 57, of Widows Lane, Pioneer, TN, went to be in the arms of Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 2, 2025.  Prayers were very strong for 3.5 years in his battle with colon rectal cancer.  Born at Scott County Hospital on February 7, 1968, he was the son of the late Ivan and Dorothy Cross Woodward.  He was a born again Christian and a member of the Low Gap Missionary Baptist Church where he enjoyed attending even when he did not feel good from all the surgery, ...

Sammy Craig Walker, age 64 of Robbins, TN, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home with his loving family and friends by his side.  Born  February 23, 1961, in Morgan County, TN, he was born to the late Naomi Jennings Newport and Nathaniel Newport, but was raised by his grandparents:  the late Mary Elizabeth and Thalbert Jennings. Sammy was saved at a young age and enjoyed going to Church and singing.  He loved fishing, training dogs, and spending time with ...

Anna Lou Williams, age 63 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Huntsville Post-Acute and Rehab Center. She was born in Scott County, TN on March 16, 1962. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Stephens and Helen (Bowling) Brown. Anna is survived by her daughter, Kisha Cross; son, Joshua Cross; six grandchildren that she loved, Isaac Dixon, Makayla Chaniel, Katrina Chaniel, Scott Bryant, Jr., Shynna Wilken, and Joshua Cross, Jr.; brothers, Virgil ...

Carolyn Phyllis Byrd Chambers, age 81 of Oneida, TN went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on July 9, 1944, to the late James Ernest Byrd, Sr. and Sylbia Byrd. Carolyn was a member of the Norma Baptist Church and was a very spiritual person and strong in her faith. She loved going to Sunday School and Church. She enjoyed singing all her life and especially in church. She was a loving sister, aunt and friend. She will be sadly ...

James Walter Gilmore, age 59, of Huntsville, TN passed  from this life at his home on July 21, 2025.  He was born August 11, 1965 to William K. and Anna Grace (Morrow) Gilmore in Dayton, OH. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and 4-wheeling whenever he had the opportunity. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Patrick Gilmore. Survivors include: Son:  Joseph Gilmore, and wife Maggie of Somerset, KY. Grandchildren:   Mistaya Gilmore, Addilyn ...

Lola Faye Cooper Bowling, age 73, of the Black Oak Community in Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN.  Born June 20, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Clona Bell Cooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  David W. Bowling; brother:  Herman Cooper; infant granddaughter:  Savannah Walters; grandsons:  Joshua and Kaden Walters. Lola is survived by her ...

When you think of Judy Ann Sexton, remember that she loved her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and was thankful to be a member of the Body of Christ. She loved His Word, the King James Bible 1611.  She was beautiful, generous, and kind. She loved her family, and we love her. Judy Ann Piercy Sexton was born on October 28th, 1947 in Elgin, Tennessee. She was Paul Sexton's wife,  Paige and Prue's Mom Cody and Rex's Mother-in-Law Owen's Gramy Helen and Joel Piercy's daughter ...

A devoted father, Pop, and master storyteller, LB was a proud son of coal mining country. He carried with him a treasure trove of stories from his youth—tales he generously shared with anyone willing to listen. Whether casting a line as a passionate fisherman, lost in the pages of a favorite book, or laughing with his grandchildren, LB lived a life rich in the simple joys of family and connection. He retired from the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services, where he dedicated ...

Malinda Jo Wampner, age 58, of Sharps Chapel, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her home. Born on August 22, 1966, in Marion, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Nora (Phillips) Ellis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister: Teresa (Ellis) Curtis. Malinda is survived by her husband: Mark Lane Wampner, and other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 12:00 noon at the Kilbeck Cemetery ...

Violetta June Lawson, age 87 of the Norma community passed away peacefully on Saturday evening July 12, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. June was born on August 27, 1937, in Low Gap, TN to the late Alonzo and Elizabeth Chitwood. She was a member of Low Gap Baptist Church. June met and married the love of her life, Howard Lawson, on June 7, 1957. They lived briefly in the Norma community and in Knoxville, TN before moving to Dayton, OH where they made a life and raised ...

Janice Irene Bell Byrd, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Decatur Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Decatur, TN.  Born March 20, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Hurstle and Jane Mary Crabtree Bell, and was a member of the Macedonia Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband:  L. C. Byrd; sons:  Roger and Chris Byrd; grandsons:  George Strunk and Nathan Griffin. Janice is survived by her son:  Lonnie Byrd; ...

Darrell Edward Trammell, age 69, of Winfield, TN passed away at his home on June 30, 2025.  Born June 23, 1956, he was the son of the late Floyd and Edna King Trammell.  He was a member of the Clay Hill Missionary Baptist Church and retired from the Big South Fork after 30 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years:  Carolyn Sue Smith Trammell; and sister:  Anita Sue Smith. Darrell is survived by his children:  ...

Louia Devena Todd, age 89 of Robbins, TN passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at home. Louia was the daughter of the late Elijah and Tilda Ward and was a member of the Low Gap Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Todd; her brothers, Fritz Ward, Orville Ward, Junior Ward, and James Ward; sisters, Gleason Ward, Novella Smith, and Lorene Beaty; son-in-law, Scott Pemberton. Mrs. Todd is survived by her daughters, Charolette Manis and ...

Gregory Theodore ‘Goobie’ Leib, age 53, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his brother’s home.  He was born on November 13, 1971 in Tampa, FL to the late Rodrick Henry and Elveada Smith Leib.  Goobie recently got saved while in the hospital and was ready to meet his Saviour Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by two brothers:  James Conrad Leib and Darryl Lee Leib; grandparents:  Elmer Smith, and Kenneth and Lottie Myers. Goobie ...

Marshall Sexton Crabtree, age 72 of Oneida, TN passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Born in Harriman, TN on November 13, 1952, he was the son of the late Fred and Sophie Crabtree. Marshall was a born-again Christian. He enjoyed sitting on the porch talking with his friends and driving around with his little dog Emily. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Marsha Lynn and infant sister, Maria Lynnia Faye. He is ...

Luther Mitchell Burke, age 78, of Oneida, TN, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home.  Born July 5, 1946, in Oneida, he was the son of the late Mitchell Burke and Betty Wilda Phillips Burke Collins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Melba Rose Ellis Burke; daughter:  Carmella Rose Burke King; sisters:  Beulah Mae Smith Posey, Eula Faye Blevins, and an infant sister. Luther is survived by sons: Hank Burke of Oneida, and ...

Ernest Lee Keeton, 81, of Union, KY, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Florence, KY.  Born on May 26, 1944, in Oneida, TN; he was the son of the late Ernest Keeton and Goldie Laxton Keeton. Lee worked many years as a mechanic (also known as a car man) for Norfolk Southern Railroad. Everyone on the railroad it seems always has a nickname and Lee was better known to his work buddies as “Blue.”  Lee always had a tool in his hand. Before city ...

Patricia Ann Gibson Lay, age 57, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the University of TN Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, with her loved ones by her side.  Born December 20, 1967, in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of Rena Goad Gibson and the late Bobby Gibson. Patricia or ‘Trish’ as most knew her by, loved to spend time with her family and friends, especially her granddaughter:  Addison.  She was her pride and joy. She was preceded in death by her ...

Elsie Phillips, age 91 of Oneida, TN passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on February 18, 1934, in a coal camp in Hazard, KY to Willard and Emily (West) Honeycutt. Her childhood was spent on Capuchin Mountain. Then, as a young woman her family lived on Ditney Trail until she met and married James H. Phillips of Highpoint where she raised her children and loved helping raise her children’s children and then theirs as well. She worked hard ...

Shonda Kay Jeffers, age 51 of Oneida, TN passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. The family that loved her so much was by her side when she took her last breath here on earth and her first breath in the arms of Jesus. Over the years we witnessed her faith flourish especially through the numerous challenges she faced. The last bout of sickness may have weakened her physical body, but her walk with the Lord deepened in a way that inspired everyone around her. It was truly a breathtaking sight ...

Della Rose Goad Chambers, age 80, of Pioneer, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Born May 19, 1945, in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Geneva Byrd Goad. Della was the salutatorian of her graduating class and was proud to share the story with her kids and grandkids. She worked at Tennier Industries for 33 years as a beloved supervisor for many. After retiring she then decided to pick back up on sewing, which ...