All Obituaries

  Dawn Marie Birch, age 59, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  Born March 6, 1959 in Lawrence, MA, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Lou Marcoux Binns. In addition to her parents, Dawn is preceded in death by her sister:  Christine Dalora. She is survived by her husband:  Charles Birch; children:  Faith Bowling and husband Scot; grandchildren:  Breana, Brandon Bowling; brothers:  Bruce Binns...

Wanda K. Jeffers, age 68 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 in Fentress County, TN. Born in Oneida, TN on August 30, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Tommy N. Jeffers and Lourene Owens Jeffers. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Tommy N. Jeffers and sister, Diana C. Jeffers. She is survived by her mother, Lourene Jeffers and sister, Pat Puckett and husband Mike and many other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the...

Earl Alberta Perry, age 90 of Robbins, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the Signature Nursing Home in McCreary County, Kentucky. He was born July 23, 1928 in Campbell County, Tennessee to the late Clarence Perry and Mary Stephens Perry. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Strunk; brother, Arma Lee Perry and sister, Faye Ruth Perry Winchester. He is survived by his wife, Marie Crowley;...

Debra Jean (Strunk) Slaven, age 68 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  She was born October 27, 1950 to Bill and Lilyan (Laxton) Strunk. She was a member of the Pentecost Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by: husband Harlin Slaven; grandparents: Elbert and Etta Laxton, Roy and Laura Strunk, Nancy And Alfred West and Campbell and Rebecca Reed; aunts and uncles: Jim and Janice Laxton, Bobby Strunk, Audie...

Mildred Louise Strunk Anderson succumbed to chronic illness on January 12, 2019 at the age of 86.  She was the daughter of former Oneida Mayor C. L. Strunk and the wife of noted musician W. O. Anderson.  She spent the majority of her adult life in Muncie, IN, but frequently returned to the mountains of her youth due to her love of the regions, music and culture.  She will be remembered by those who knew her best as a patron of the arts; an avid collector of antiquities, and a...

Samantha Ruth Norwood, age 35 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN. She was born March 24, 1983 to Walter Norwood III and the late Kathleen Lefrandois Berry. Samantha is survived by her father: Walter Norwood III; four children: Destiny and Brianna Wall and Maddie and Nate Duncan; brother: Thomas Norwood; sisters: Jami Perry and Jessica Bonds. Samantha’s family has requested...

Charles Anderson, age 56 of Huntsville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born September 24, 1962, he was the son of the late John Henry and Shirley Ruth Duncan Anderson.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister:  Sherry Lynn Anderson; brother:  Johnny Dean Anderson; Grandparents:  Charles Maynard Anderson and Mamie Ellen Anderson, and Elisha (Liesh) and Vertie...

  Robert Reed ‘Robb’ Walls, age 60 of Oneida, TN, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday night, January 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving wife and precious daughter.  Born December 30, 1958, in Somerset, Pulaski Co., Kentucky, he was the son of Lincoln Walls and the late Glenys King Walls of Revelo, Kentucky.  He was a devoted Christian and member of the Oneida Church of Christ. Robb was a 1972 graduate of McCreary County High School. ...

Bill Dobbs, age 72 of Helenwood, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Friday, December 28, 2018.  Born in McCreary County, Kentucky on December 13, 1946 to the late Gilbert and Panzy Cook Dobbs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Larry Dobbs; grandson Justin Dobbs.  Survived by his wife Jane Dobbs; daughters: Melinda Dobbs of Muncie, Indiana, Melinda Daugherty and husband Johnnie of Helenwood, Tennessee and Rachel Slaven and husband Mark of...

On December 24, 2018, we said goodbye to one of the strongest women we knew, Earnestine Huckelby Foster at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Scott County on June 20, 1936, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, William Ray Foster; siblings, Hugo Huckelby, Barbara Jean Benedict, Larry Ray Huckelby, Jeffery Paul Huckelby and Wanda Stevens; mother and father, Nancy and Eddie Huckelby; and son-in-law, Lawrence Allen Dailey. She is loved by many and her memory will...

Wanda June Hill Terry, age 87 of Oneida, TN, formerly of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her home.  Born February 21, 1931 in the Tunnel Hill Community of Scott County, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Mitchell (Jake) Terry, Jr.; son:  Michael Dean Terry; father and step-mother:  Lawrence and Mary Magdalene Hill; mother and step-father:  Edna Pennington and Joe Buttram; and brother:  James Edward (Jimmy) Hill. She was an active...

Vivian (Kay) Sexton, age 55 of the Ditney Trail Community departed this life Friday, December 21, 2018 at Tennova North Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born June 16, 1963 in Scott County, TN to Elizabeth Bowling Lloyd and the late Clarence (Eddie) Lloyd. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence (Eddie) Lloyd; her grandparents, Clarence Lloyd and Maxine Poindexter and Sampson and Watsie Bowling; and the father of her children, Jerry Gibson. She is survived by...

Macel Harness Strunk, age 83 of Scott County departed this life on Monday, December 17, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Macel was a loving, caring mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was born in Scott County on September 24, 1935 to Lindsay and Florence Wilson Harness. She was a member of the New Salem Baptist Church. Macel was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Wolford Strunk; her parents, Lindsay and Florence Wilson Harness; son-in-law, Venis Byrd; two brothers,...

Robert Roger (Muley) Muse age 72, passed away at his home Sunday, December 16, 2018. Born April 24, 1946, he was preceded in death by his father, James Muse; mother, Lula Muse; brothers, Garret Muse, Charles Muse, Michael Muse, Clarence Woods; sister, Anita Gail Upchurch; father-in-law, Clyde (Pat) Duncan; mother-in-law, Othela Duncan. He was of the Baptist faith. Robert worked at Hartco Flooring for several years in maintenance. He is survived by his wife, Anita Duncan Muse; sons, Toby...

Clifford C. Smith, Jr., age 63 of the Pioneer Community, passed at his home on Friday, December 14, 2018 with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Geraldine Smith; parents Clifford Cordell and Clara Smith; infant brother Kent Smith. He was survived by his son Tim Smith and wife Misty; children: Ricky Byrd, Mary Lee and husband Danny, Missy Jones and husband Barry, Angie Newport and husband Allen and Denise Byrd all of Oneida, TN; grandkids: Zoe, Peyton, and...

Nina Ruth Jeffers of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in Titusville, FL.   Nina was the daughter of the late Ervin and Althea Newport Jeffers. Nina loved her grandchildren, family, and friends especially her best friend of 50 years, Becky Byrd. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Dorothy and Brenda; nieces Holly and Shelly. Nina is survived by grandsons Brendon and Trenton; sister Betty; brothers Jack (Carol) and Bill (Pam); nieces Cathy...

Marva J. Byrd Owens, age 80 of Helenwood, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her home.  She was born February 21, 1938 in Scott County, Tennessee to the late Clifton and Mamie Byrd. Mrs. Owens was a member of the New Haven Baptist Church where she was active in the W.M.U. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Jimmy Owens; stepmother Naomi Byrd; grandparents Joe and Cora Byrd; brother David Byrd; sisters: Mahalia Byrd,...

  Wesley Thomas Laxton, age 53 of Bella Vista, AR, formerly of Scott County, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Circle of Life Legacy Village with his loving family by his side.  Born April 13, 1965 in Oneida, he was the son of Jack and Alma Thomas Laxton.  He was a member of the Grave Hill Baptist Church, and a Veteran of the United States Navy in which he was awarded the First Good Conduct Medal Award, Navy Unit Commendation, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and...

Walter Howard Williams, age 95 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro. He was a native of Scott County, Tennessee and was born in the Norma Community near Oneida and was a son of the late Frank and Kizzie Williams. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nora Lawson Williams and a son in law, John Jackson Wilks. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Wilks of Murfreesboro; a brother, Gene Williams of Fayetteville, GA; nieces, Brenda...

Janice Kay Epperson Smith, age 62, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born January 3, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Juanita and Dillard Epperson.  She was a member of the Baptist faith; and worked as a cook at the Robbins School. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands:  Gilbert Latham and Luther Smith; brothers:  Charles Epperson and Dennis Epperson; sister:  Wilma...

  Jean Abrams McIntosh, age 87, passed away at Lady Lake Specialty Care, Lady Lake, FL, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  Born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, on February 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Robert Patterson and Jewel Victoria Allen.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Luttie Burton Abrams and John Cherrington McIntosh.  Jean was a member of First United Methodist Church in Oneida.  Even though she no...

Archie G. Pemberton, Sr., age 77 of Robbins, TN departed this life on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Cumberland Village Nursing and Rehab in Lafollette, TN. He was the son of the late Evans and Alice Porter Pemberton. Archie was a faithful member of Barton Chapel and served in the U.S. Army. Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, Floyd, Harold and Hank Pemberton; sisters, Christine Lewis, Irene Hogue and Mary Helen Clark; and mother-in-law, Flonnie Anderson. He is survived by his...

Thomas “Tommy” Mitchell Terry, age 66 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Big South Fork Medical Center. Born in Scott County, TN on May 13, 1952 he was the son of the late Jake Terry and Hallie Mae Guffey Terry. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Helenwood Baptist Church. Tommy loved his wife and family, grandbabies, loved horses, and loved the Lord. He enjoyed making walking sticks, spending time with his family and loved to watch his...

Bruce Allen Baird, age 64 of Robbins, TN passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Pine Knot, KY on August 1, 1954, he was the son of the late George and Beulah Neal Baird. He is survived by his wife, Louise Baird of Robbins; children: Michelle Durham Nicholas and husband Vernon Nicholas and their children, Baby Josh, Jessica, Amy and Olivia, Scott Baird and wife Amanda Dugas Baird and their children Robbie, Gavin, Noah and Ethan,...

Wanda Rose Wilson Strunk, age 63 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, TN.  Born October 31, 1956 in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of the late Edna Wilson.  She was a member of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her mother, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband:  Audie Strunk; grandparents:  Everett and Mary Wilson; special uncle and aunt:  Ed and Dorothy Claiborne; great granddaughter:  Kylee...

Peggy Ruth Allison Marchman, age 70 of Oneida, TN passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at her home.  Born in Cumming, GA on March 8, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Felton Charles Bryant and Grace Woodall Bryant. She is survived by her husband, Daniel H. Marchman of Kingston; children, Michael W. Allison of Oneida, Sandra Sanders of Georgia, Shannon Lovell of Lancaster, CA and Felton Marchman of Kingston; brothers, James Bryant and Charles Bryant; sisters, Martha...

Bonnie Sue Perkins Stinson Marlow of Clarksville, AR, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 in Clarksville, AR.  Bonnie was born September 21, 1939 in Oneida, TN to Pat Edward and Annie Mae Yancey Perkins.  Bonnie loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; one son:  Randell Marlow; two sisters:  Juanita Perkins Phillips, and Etta Jean Perkins Duncan. Bonnie is survived by six sons:  David Earl Stinson, Alvie L. Marlow, Jr.,...

Nell Chambers Claborn, age 86 of Oneida, TN, departed this life on Sunday, November 25, 2018, in Knoxville, TN at the home of her daughter.  Born in Scott County, TN on January 12, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James Hurstle and Hattie Burchfield Chambers.  Nell was a member of the First Baptist Church in Oneida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Arley Loton Claborn; special aunt, Lula Thompson. Nell is survived by...

Lonnie Christopher “Chris” Ellis was born on October 14th, 1970. He was the oldest child to Karen and the late Lonnie Ellis. Chris attended the University of Tennessee and graduated with a degree in Forestry. He worked for the Tennessee Forestry Department for 20 years.  Chris was gifted in so many areas in his life and could fix anything and build anything. He was an amazing son, brother, & friend but his greatest gift was being a father. Chris loved his two kids more...

Mr. Carl Leon Thomas, age 69 passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his home. Leon was born on October 17, 1949 in Oneida, TN. He was the son of the late E.M. and Thelma Thomas. Leon was a member of the Hazel Valley Church. He worked as a masonry for many years. Leon enjoyed fishing and listening to bluegrass music. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Finley and Ella Thomas and Jim and Eva Kidd; brother, Lloyd Paul Thomas; and sister, Ruth...

  Linda Reed, age 71, of the Helenwood Community passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at her home with her husband by her side.  She was born in Oneida on July 29, 1947. Linda was the daughter of Gorman Frank and Ernie Hammock Duncan. She was a member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Don Reed; mother-in-law Evelyn Chambers; brother-in-law Jim Reed and wife Frances; special friend Jean Brown; aunt Gloria Bridges...

Joyce Ann Clevinger Freels, age 91 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she had worked in the mid 1960’s as a nurse’s aide in its beginning as the Scott County Nursing Home.  She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ, having last attended the McCreary County Church of Christ, Whitley City, KY. Born February 21, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Alcie Clevinger of Hellier,...

Quinton Harness, age 55 of the Mill Branch Community passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Scott County, TN on September 4, 1963, he was the son of the late Kenneth L. Harness and Beatrice Lowe Harness. He was a member of Mill Branch Baptist Church. He is survived by his son, Travis Harness and wife, Sarah; brother, Dwayne Harness and wife Carolyn of West Columbia, SC; sister, Loretta Bow and husband Russell of Ft. Wayne, IN; one...

Anna Sue Day, age 79 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Born in Campbell County, TN on September 22, 1939, she was the daughter of the late James Lewallen and Nannie Crabtree. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Red Ash Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first spouse, Kermit Day and second spouse, J. Vernon Day; grandmother, Josie Crabtree; daughter, Karen Sue...

  Joshua Clay Phillips, age 33 of Oneida, TN, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born February 4, 1985 in Oak Ridge, TN, he was the son of Glenda Jo Thompson Phillips and the late Alane Phillips. In addition to his father, Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents:  Laughton Phillips, and Henry Clay Thompson and Elsie Shannon Thompson; aunt:  Wanda Phillips and husband Dewayne; uncle W. C. Thompson; and...

Regina Kay Chambers, age 43, was born July 31, 1975 and departed this life on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Tennova Medical Center in Turkey Creek. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ruble and Charlotte Sexton and Hollis and Imojean Kidd. She is survived by her parents, Earl Sexton of Helenwood, TN and Tina Kidd Sexton of Oneida, TN; brother, Earl Anthony Sexton of Helenwood, TN; sister, Malinda Sue Jones of Oneida, TN; three children, William Marcum and wife Sanya, Chelsie...

  Joyce Louise Miller, age 88 of the Leatherwood Community in Oneida, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Facility.  Born March 10, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Sallie Terry Stanley.  Louise was a faithful member of the Black Oak Baptist Church, and worked as a Receptionist at First National Bank in Oneida for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Lenord Miller;...

  Marvin Mayfield, age 64 of Huntsville, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Park West Medical Center.  Born August 31, 1954, he was the son of the late Billy and Lillian (Flynn) Mayfield. He was a member of the Anointed Church of the Living God on Letner Road.  He was a member of the Huntsville Fire Department for 20 years.  Marvin loved restoring antique cars, fishing and decorating for Christmas.   In addition to his parents, he was...

  William Richard (Bill) Lambert, age 87 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Facility. Born on October 17, 1931 in Scott County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert B. Lambert and Alta Watters Lambert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Bryant Lambert, Jr., Forest Lee Lambert, Hubert Tuttle Lambert, Thomas Edwin Lambert and Don Gary Lambert. Bill is survived by his sons,...

William McKinley Carson, age 78 of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on December 15, 1939 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Bailey Carson and Orpha Mae Chambers Carson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. William is survived by his wife of 52 years Myrtle (Midge) Carson; children, William Carson, II of Clinton, TN and Eric Carson of Monroe,...

Terry Eugene VanHook, age 65 of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at his home.  Born October 15, 1953 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Robert Cecil and Carlene Simpson VanHook.  Terry was a member of the Big Ridge Missionary Baptist Church until he moved to Dandridge and became a member of Deep Springs Missionary Baptist Church.  He loved to play guitar and sing, as well as fish. In addition to his parents, he was...

Anthony Allen (Tony) Knight, age 70 of Huntsville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Big South Fork Community Hospital.  Tony was born in Muncie, Indiana on December 26, 1947. Preceded in death by his brothers: Benny, Kenny, and Jack Knight; sisters: Marge Green, Wanda Clark, Soma Knight and Dorothy (aka Dot). Survived by his wife Frances Phillips; son Tony Knight, Jr.; daughter Misty Dills and husband Jason; grandson Ty Corn and wife Jessica;...

  Mr. John Allen, age 79 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at his home.  Born May 28, 1939 in Oswego, Campbell County, TN, he was the son of the late Millard and Essie Marshall Allen.  Mr. Allen was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, and was retired from the Smalley Manufacturing Co. where he worked for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Glen J., Charles, and Harrison Allen; sisters: ...

Santina Breeden, age 41 of Allardt, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born on October 31, 1977, she was the daughter of Betty Lou Lackey Lindsay and Sam Lindsay, Sr. Santina was a loving mother, daughter, wife, sister and friend. Santina was a very kind-hearted person and had compassion for everyone she met. She fought a long, hard battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold...

Muriel Louise Thompson Stephens, age 82 of Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, November 5, 2018 to be with her son, Donnie Williams. Also waiting at the gate were her husband, parents, brothers and their wives, and many family and friends. Muriel was born on March 8, 1936 to John and Dora Murphy Thompson. Her siblings were Morris Thompson, Earl Thompson her twin, Betty Thompson and Johnny Roy Thompson. Left here to meet her again some sweet day are her children,...

Betty Lou Millsap Cross Morgan, age 85 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at her home. Born on March 9, 1933 in Oneida, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Gracie Fox Millsap. Betty was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served as the church secretary for 25 years. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend. She was well known for her coconut pies. With love, she made them for friends and family. She was...

Danny Wilson, age 73 of Winfield, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born in Scott County on August 11, 1945, he was the son of the late Genie Wilson and Mable Ryan Wilson. He was married to his lovely wife Eunice Wilson for 49½ years. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Winfield, Tennessee. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene Wilson, Jim Wilson, Gary Wilson...

Mr. Hubert Davis, age 93 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Facility.  Born March 1, 1925 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late James Howard and Mary Elizabeth Terry Davis.  He was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army; and a Deacon of the Big Ridge Missionary Baptist Church since 1985. In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his brothers:  Herthel and Robert Lee Davis; sisters: ...

Mr. Donald Lee Jeffers, age 78 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born March 31, 1940 in Oneida, TN to the late Dester Cleo Jeffers, Sr. and Hazel Lucille Terry Carson.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his biological father and mother:  Lee Goodman and Susie Keeton Goodman, who raised him; father and mother-in-law:  Olson West and Mable Terry West;...

Bro. James O. (Jim) Laxton, age 88 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at his home. Born in Oneida, Tennessee on September 1, 1930, he was the son of the late Elbert Laxton and Mary Etta West Laxton. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He lived in the Oneida area his entire life and was the pastor at Pentecost Baptist Church for 45 years. He loved his Lord, church and family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Janice Laxton, infant...