All Obituaries

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...

Sean Jacob Wilson, age 21 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 9, 1996 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Tony Ray Wilson and Jerona Elizabeth Hill.  He was a member of Venturing Crew 333 of Huntsville, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents: Wilma and Hubert Wilson and Ida Bell Phillips; grandfather: Hubert Ray Wilson; cousin Desraie Wilson In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother: Tony Edgar...

Ethel Mae Huckeby age 82 of Robbins, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 1, 1936 in Fentress County, Tennessee to the late Bertha Anderson Miller and Ted Miller. She was a member of Glenmary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by brothers: Theodore Miller and Billy Miller. She is survived by her husband of 65 years: Tasbert Junior Huckeby; children: Richard and wife Melissa Huckeby and Randall and wife Sharon...

Elizabeth Ann Wright age 56 of Winfield, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Franklin Woods Community Hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee. She was born on August 23, 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Michael Charles Baldrick and Alma June Ellis Baldrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her special grandmother: Roberta Duncan Ellis. She is survived by her husband: Arnold Wright; children: Harmony Glazier and Noah Stephens both of Johnson City,...

Clarence Luther (Luke) West, age 68 of Helenwood, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018.  He was born on January 13, 1950 in Scott County, Tennessee to the late Clarence W. and Mildred Austin West. Luke was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who was wise, calm and kind.  He was known to be an easygoing, hard-working man, who loved the outdoors.  He lived a selfless life and would help anyone, anytime.  He served in the US Army and was a member of...

  Linda Pennington, age 65 of Winfield, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.  She was born in Scott County, Tennessee to the late Jennings and Virginia Dingus Foster.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Martha Ann Clark; sister Sandra Kay Foster. Survived by her husband Paul Pennington; children: Donna Steelmon and husband Gene of Chatsworth, Georgia, Randall Clark...

Edward Calvin Baxter age 67 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 7, 1950 in Sherman, Kentucky to the late Joseph Calvin and Iva Louise Lawrence Baxter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by son: Joseph Scott Baxter. He is survived by daughter: Sarah Lynn Baxter and companion John Flanagan; sister: Joann Ferguson; brother: Dennis Ray Baxter; grandchildren: Kaitlyn Manning, Cody...

Harold M. “Klondike” Stephens, age 72 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his home.  Born July 15, 1945 in Winfield, he was the son of the late Edd Stephens and Estelle Strunk Stephens King.  He was a member of the New Light Baptist Church, and Oneida Masonic Lodge #695 F&AM.  He was a 1963 graduate of Oneida High School, and attended San Marcus State University in Texas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Iva Mae Lavender Phillips, age 66, of Oneida, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Oneida.  Iva retired as Administrative Manager of the District Attorney General’s Office for the 8th Judicial District, was a former editor of the Morgan County News, and graduated from Sunbright High School as Valedictorian in 1969.  As a nontraditional student, she earned degrees from the University...

Millard Tim Jeffers, 86, of Harrison, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.  Born on May 5, 1932 in Scott County Tennessee, he was the son of the late Arthur and Bettie Boshears Jeffers.  He was a member and Deacon Emeritus at Bayside Baptist Church, retired from Norfolk Southern Railway, and was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by father-in-law and mother-in-law Clifford...

Anna Lee Wright, age 83 of Winfield, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Huntsville Manor Nursing Home in Huntsville, Tennessee.  She was born in Scott County, Tennessee on June 29, 1934 to the late Robert Dewey and Lottie Walker Wright. She loved the Lord and was a member of the Winfield Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: James (Buddy) Wright, Lushen White and Roy Wright; sisters: Geneva Shoopman Stephens and...

Linda Faye Slaven, age 70 of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Littleton Adventist Hospital in Littleton, Colorado. She was born in Modesto, California on February 18, 1948 to the late John and Velma Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Jed and John Hadley and Tim Green; sister Debbie Duran; grandsons: Tommy Joe Beals and Keith Kelly. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Joe Slaven; brothers: Joel and Mark Neely;...

  Deborah Rose Hicks Dunn, age 61, of Winfield, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born November 17, 1956, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Chrystal Clara Hicks.   Debbie loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, and close friends.  She also enjoyed camping, cooking, and, as a lover of music, singing and dancing.   She is preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Hicks; her husband Hugh Dunn; 2...

Ira Glen Burress, age 90 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. He was born on February 9, 1928 in Scott County, TN to the late Isaac and Maggie Burress.   Ira was a member of New Light Baptist Church; a member of the Masonic Lodge #695 F&AM in Oneida; and a Veteran of the United States Navy; The oldest member of the Winfield Fire Department. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife:...

John M. Ivey III age 62 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on December 10, 1955 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Bill and Ann Patton Ivey. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Oneida. He is survived by his wife: Sue Ivey; children: Ashley McMillen and husband John and BJ Ivey; sister: Jane Sullivan; brother: Sam Ivey; grandchildren: Zach McMillen and Lily McMillen; special...

Michael Wayne Simpson age 73 of Helenwood, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Michael was born August 3, 1944 to the late Willie and Imogene Seabolt Simpson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Ray and Donnie Simpson; sister: Rochelle Strunk; nephews: Brian Turner and Chris Bowling; sister-in-law: Janet Simpson. He is survived by brothers: Phillip and wife Rachel Simpson of Huntsville, Tennessee...

Estle “Crickett” Lee Nelson, age 69 of Pioneer, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at his home. Born on September 12, 1948 to the late James Wade and Evie Bowlin Nelson. He is survived by son: Estle Nelson Jr. of Kentucky; sisters: Nannie Washam of Pioneer, Tennessee and Sarah E. Green of Pioneer, Tennessee; brother: Joe E. Nelson of Dayton, Ohio; special friend and caretaker: Wilma Hall and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. The family would like...

Lanta Edna Trammell King Reynolds, age 78 of Winfield, TN passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born September 15, 1939 at Trammell Mountain in Winfield, TN, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Gladys Duncan Trammell.  Lanta was a longtime member of the Second Bethlehem Baptist Church.  She was the church Sunday School Secretary for over forty years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Charles Ozias Lloyd, age 26, died on Saturday April 21, 2018 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center while surrounded by family. He was born on December 12, 1991 in Knoxville, TN to Jeffery and Kimberly (Burnette) Lloyd. Charles graduated from Karns High School in 2010 and received his certification in phlebotomy from Roane State Community College in 2016. Charles was immensely talented with all things mechanical and had mastered several musical instruments. He loved to camp, tinker...

Earline George age 81, passed away at the Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  The Lord called our loving and sweet mother to be with him on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.  She was born in Columbia, Kentucky on February 18, 1937 to Riley Thomas and Leoner (Blaydes) Bennett. Earline was a kind and sweet, loving lady who will be missed by many.  She never did anyone wrong and loved watching the kids play.  She loved football, going to the Titans and...

Roger D. Crowley, age 71, of Winfield, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee. He was born on April 25, 1946 to the late Perry and Charlsie Jeffers Crowley. Roger was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son: Luke Hill; sisters: Della Faye Crowley, Juanita Crowley, Wanda Wright, and Sue Sexton. He is survived by his loving wife Joann Crowley; children: Perry D....

Violet Cross Hill age 82, of West Robbins, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. Violet was born on February 14, 1936 in Robbins, Tennessee to the late Bud and Alda Cross. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son: Raymond Hill; brothers: Castle and Hareless Cross; sisters: Laura Mae Hull and Ruby Graham. She is survived by her husband: James R. Hill; son: Floyd Hill; sister: Linda McCann all of West Robbins,...

Gwenda Lea Johnson, age 65 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the LaFollette Court Nursing Home in LaFollette, TN Born in Norma, Tennessee on May 19, 1952 she was the daughter of Helen Pergram Johnson Duncan and the late Elvin Johnson. Gwenda attended Pentecost Baptist Church for many years and she loved music, coloring and being around children. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her step-father, Willard Duncan; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Reuben...

Idalue Jean Harness age 72, of Oneida, Tennessee passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee. She was born in Scott County, Tennessee on October 24, 1945 to the late Hurstle and Lakie Lee Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Frankie Harness; son: Johnny Phillips; grandparents: Jonah and Vina Chambers Honeycutt and Lonnie and Sarah Gibson; brothers: Willis Abbot, Billy Ray Gibson, and Preston Jeffers;...

  Pamela Gail “Susie” Burke, age 66 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born April 20, 1951 in Benham, KY, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Luvina Hornsby Deal.  She believed in the Pentecostal Faith.  Susie was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson:  Brighton Arthur Burke;...

Barbara Davis age 71, of Helenwood, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the Elmcroft Senior Living of Knoxville, Tennessee. Barbara was born on February 1, 1947 in Scott County, Tennessee to the late Sterling and Ruth Adkins Daugherty. Barbara was a member of the Upper Jellico Creek Baptist Church and Helenwood Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband: Phillip Davis; daughter: Melissa Davis; sisters: Anna Lee Phillips, Eva Mae...

Julia Bernice Bowling Brown, age 84 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 at her home.  Born July 27, 1933 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Enmon and Artie Willoughby Bowling.  Julia was a member of the Helenwood Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband:  Grover David Brown; her children:  Carol Sexton, Nita Joyce Puckett; grandchildren:  Maggie Watters and Gideon Brown; brothers and...

  Wanda Fay “West” Bowling, age 72, of Robbins, Tennessee, departed this life on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born on December 23, 1945 in Scott County to the late Owen and Beulah Smith West.  She was a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Robbins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harlie Bowling; grandson Ben Rylie Bowling; sister and brother-in-law Ida and Starling...

Lloyd “Bud” Sexton age 74 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 23, 1944 to the late Elwood and Maudie Sexton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Star “Fayrene” Sexton; brother: Bob Sexton; sisters; Laura Lay, Margaret Anderson, Dottie Sexton, and Gladys Smith; father and mother-in-law Charles “Dutch” and Berta...

Heather Torey Stanley, age 34 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida.  Born October 12, 1983 in Oneida, TN, she is the daughter of Barbara Litton Lockhart and step-father Bill, and Torey Stanley.  Heather was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oneida. She was preceded in death by her grandparents:  Elcaney and Lucille Stanley, and Novella Litton; dear friends:  Emily Daugherty and Michael Jones. Heather...

Lora B. Bradley, age 94, of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Proctor, Kentucky on September 15, 1923 she was the daughter of the late Samuel B. and Anna Silver Byrd. At her request, Lora will be cremated. West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Lora B. Bradley.

Sandra K. Acres age 69 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at the Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.  She was of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her husband: Elvin Acres; son: Rusty Acres and wife Catrina; grandson: Rusty Jr.;  sisters-in-law: Shirley Gilliam and Edith Proffit; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Sandra’s request was cremation. West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Sandra K....

Mr. Thomas Calvin Lay, age 87, of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.  Thomas was born in Oneida, Tennessee, on March 13, 1931.  He was the son of the late Elmer and Nanna M. Chambers Lay. He was a former pastor of Hilltop Baptist Church and a member of the East Robbins Missionary Bapist Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Crowley, and two brothers, Dana Lay and Freddie Phillips. Thomas is survived by a brother, Clarence Robert...

Darrell Lynn Harness, Sr. of Anderson Hollow, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018, in Huntsville, TN with his family by his side.  He was Born November 19, 1963 in Oneida, TN, and was the son of the late London and Izella (Gibson) Harness. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents:  London and Izella (Gibson) Harness; his mamaw:  Albertie Harness; grandparents:  Dellus and Dora (Lawson) Gibson, Nellie (Harness) Henry and Husband Kaywood, Wiley Lloyd and wife Ernie;...