All Obituaries

Paul Edward Johnson, age 72 of Pioneer, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 with his loving family by his bedside. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 15, 1946 to the late Orville Johnson and Millie Baird. Paul was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Walter Eugene Johnson; brother, David Johnson; stepbrothers, Hoyt and Jack Phillips; stepsister, Sue Hixon; brother-in-law, Gordon Hixon; and sister-in-law,...

Chester Lee Hatmaker, age 79 of Tullahoma, and formerly of Scott County, TN, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Turkey Creek, Kentucky on November 29, 1939 to the late Mynatt and Lear (Haddix) Hatmaker. Chester served in the United States Navy as a Sea Bee before working at Aero Structure until his retirement. He loved history, enjoyed telling stories, fishing, and listening to bluegrass music, and was known as the...

Billy Joe Lewallen, age 55 of Robbins, TN passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center. Born in Oneida, TN on December 7, 1963, he was the son of the late Dock and Dinah Lewallen. He had a great passion for the outdoors and loved hunting and fishing. He attended Concord Baptist Church in Robbins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Sharon Lewallen Blackburn; grandparents, Ed and Fannie Lewallen and Avie and Rosella Cross; uncles,...

  JoAnn Jeffers Burchfield, age 72 of Oneida, Tennessee, went home to be with her loving Savior on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born to the late Charlie and Rena Boshears Jeffers.  She was a member of the West Oneida United Baptist Church. Joann retired from the First National Bank after 34 years of service. During her career Joann served as CSR, Branch Manager, Lender, Banking Officer, and IRA Specialist. In...

Lillie M. Rose, age 90 of Oneida, TN, passed away on July 11, 2019. She was born October 17, 1928 in Scott County Tennessee.  She was the daughter of Oscar & Pearl (O’Neal) Cotton. She was also preceded in death by her husband Eugene (Gene) Rose: Brothers James Cotton, and Russell, Sister Orangie Cotton. Sons Larry and Paul Rose. She grew up in the Williams Creek area.  She was a loving wife for 50 years.  She loved all of her children. She always tried to be a...

Vergie R. McCoy, age 73 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at her home. Born in Scott County, TN on January 11, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Laura Jeffers Ellis. She was a member of the Annadale United Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Clifford and Harold Ellis; one sister, Evelyn Ellis; grandson, Joshua Wright; sisters-in-law, Burnell Ellis, Bertha Ellis and Virginia Ellis; and...

Kenneth Lee Litton, age 92 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Huntsville Manor Nursing and Rehab Center.  Born May 12, 1927 in Scott County, he was the son of the late Carl Litton and Florie Ross Litton.  He was a member of the West Oneida United Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Anna Novella Bunn Litton; brothers and sisters:  Ruth Litton, Austin Litton, Gladys Taylor, Glennis Pendergrass, John...

Gerald Clayton (Robbie) Robinson, age 80 of Winfield, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Maryville, Tennessee on November 28, 1938 to the late Irene Robinson. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Glen, Jack, and Tom Robinson; sister Lena Robinson; granddaughter Alexandra Robinson. Survived by his special wife Beulah Griffith of Winfield, Tennessee; daughters; Judy Adams of Tazewell, Tennessee and Tracy...

Delvene Burress Bridges, age 81 of Huntsville, Tennessee departed this life on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center. Born in Scott County, TN on May 13, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Thomas N. Burress and Dessie Jeffers Burress. She was a member of the Annadale United Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Bridges; mother and father-in-law, O.D. and Melda Bridges; brothers, John L. Newport, S.T. Burress,...

Yvonne West, age 85 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Knoxville. Born in Scott County, TN on January 4, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Raymond E. West and Nora Laxton West Cross and husband E.F. (Doc) Cross. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Chester Roy West and wife Maria and Noble West and wife Oma; sisters, Bethana West Phillips Lawson and husband Victor and Elois West Terry and husband...

Adam Blake Herring, age 35 of Elgin, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at his home in Elgin, TN. Born in Oak Ridge, TN on April 11, 1984, he was the son of Claudette Pemberton Holt and Dale Herring of Santa Anna, Texas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Claude and Mary Pemberton; his uncle, Curt Pemberton; aunt, Shirley Kirby and aunt Libby; and cousin, Lance Pemberton. In addition to his parents, Adam is survived by his daughter, Kara Jaelyn Herring; his sister,...

James D. “Jim” Lutes, age 65 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida.  Born March 14, 1954 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Willie and Irene Neal Lutes.  Jim was a Veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Sandra Kay Phillips Lutes; sister:  Vicky Lutes; and brother:  Jerry Lutes. Jim is survived by his daughter: ...

  Bernis Boyatt Burk, age 97 of Norwood, OH, formerly of Scott County, TN, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.  Bernis was born February 15, 1922 in Bell County, Kentucky to the late Lawrence and Julia Sweet Boyatt.  She was a member of the Bethalonia Baptist Church and enjoyed listening to good preaching and gospel music. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Ovia Burk; brothers:  Woodrow,...

Wilma Joyce Bowling Bee, age 76 of the Mountain View Community in Robbins, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on March 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Sampson and Watsie Smith Bowling. She was a member of Black Creek Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rhonda Jo Bee; her husband of 54 years, Russell Bee; brothers,...

Dollie Dee Slaven King, age 70 of the Ditney Trail Community, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at her son’s home.  Born December 9, 1948 in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of the late James E. Slaven, Sr. and Mavis Boyatt Slaven.  Dollie was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four infant siblings:  Billy Ray Slaven, Ray Slaven, Betty Lou Slaven and Flonnie Marie Slaven; her husband:  Denford...

Donald Ray (Donnie) Hicks, 59 of Pine Knot, KY, formerly of Winfield, TN, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019.  Born Aug. 23, 1959, he was the son of Chrystal Hicks and the late Lawrence Hicks. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother:  Keith Hicks; sisters:  Debra Dunn and Bobby Sue Brown; two nieces; and his grandparents. Donnie is survived by his mother: Chrystal Hicks & Gary Olinger of Winfield, TN; son:  Wesley Hicks; daughter: ...

Jesse Dean Alcorn, age 19 of Winfield, Tennessee passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. He was born January 26, 2000 in Richmond, KY. He was a 2018 graduate of Scott High School and a member of the First Baptist Church in Oneida. He and his fiancée Macayla Newport enjoyed spending time together swimming, hiking, kayaking, traveling and exploring states. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Willis Dean Sexton and Jesse Alcorn;...

Lindsey Sexton, age 77 of Huntsville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his home. Born in Scott County, TN on December 3, 1941, he was the son of the late Big Sam and Lessy Lucile Sexton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Mary E. (Sue) Crowley Sexton; daughter, Sueann Crowley; brothers, Hollis Sexton, Leo Sexton, Ezar Sexton, Larry Sexton and William Lonzo Sexton; sisters, Ceila Sexton, Emaline Sexton, Crease Sexton, Shelby Jean...

Paula Lynn Bilbrey, age 60 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Oneida, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at her home.  Born May 3, 1959 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of Virginia Burchfield Bilbrey and the late Paul Edward Bilbrey. She was preceded in death by her father:  Paul Edward Bilbrey. Paula is survived by her mother:  Virginia Burchfield Bilbrey; brother:  Kevin Bilbrey and wife Tina; nephews:  Paul Andrew Bilbrey and Ryan Bilbrey; great...

Mr. Joshua Clayton Lawson, age 23 of Magnolia, Delaware passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born on August 28, 1995, he was the youngest son of Roger Lee and Terrie Lynn (Blevins) Lawson. He graduated from Positive Outcomes Charter School in Camden, Delaware. Joshua was loved by many; a son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and friend. He loved getting lost in his music, making beats, playing video games with his family and friends and...

Sarah Catherine Williams Cornelius, age 98 of Oneida, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center.  Born in Statesville, NC on May 4, 1921, she was the daughter of the late John Joe and Sarah Eva Jackson Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Moody S. Cornelius; sisters, Mary Estes and Margaret Miller; brothers, Frank, James, Charles, Roy, Gene and Joe Williams. Sarah is survived by her son, Ronald J. Cornelius...

Linda Sue Duncan Clouse, age 70 of the Paint Rock Community, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 4, 1949. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold H. Duncan and Orangie (Yancey) Duncan. Linda is survived by her daughter, Dacy Williams and husband Robert; two grandchildren, Gage and Jacy Williams; one brother, Arnold Duncan, Jr. and wife Sandra; four sisters, Cheryl Davis and husband Dan, Cecilia Marlow and husband Cecil, Mary Byrd and husband Ray...

  Kelly Adkins, age 76 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019.  Born January 7, 1943 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Zola Lee and Gladys Irene Duncan Adkins.  Kelly was a member of the Oneida Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Beverly ‘Ann’ Parnell Adkins; brothers:  Kenny Lee Adkins and Roger Zane Adkins. Kelly is survived by his children:  Debby Anderson and...

Melissa Deane Lawson Chitwood, age 54 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her home.  Born January 22, 1965 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of Betty Jean Lawson and the late Dean E. Lawson.  Melissa was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law:  Albert and Cordelia Chitwood; brother-in-law:  Jack Chitwood; and sister-in-law:  Rose Crane...

George Clifford Mitchell II, age 76 of Lancing, Tennessee passed away on June 1, 2019 at Roane Medical Center. Born and raised in Roswell, NM on June 26, 1942, he was the son of the late George and Della Mitchell. He served in the U.S. Navy and was an elder of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. George is survived by his wife of 53 years, Terry Mitchell; two children; sister, Carol Marturano of Lampasas, TX; and many other relatives and friends. George’s request was...

Richard Junior (Rick) Huckeby, age 61 of Robbins, TN, passed away on May 29, 2019 at his home. He was born in Scott County, TN on August 18, 1957. He was preceded in death by his mother:  Ethel Miller Huckeby; and his father-in-law:  Harold Strunk.  Rick is survived by his wife:  Melissa Strunk Huckeby; daughters:  Stephanie Huckeby of LaFollette, TN, Stacey Morris and husband Chuck of Andersonville, TN, and Sarah Humphrey and husband Justin of Columbia, SC;...

  Priscilla Rose Davis Chambers, age 79 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Scott County, TN on December 27, 1939 to the late Louie and Zillah Adkins Davis.  Priscilla enjoyed golfing, church, singing in the choir, volunteering at the Scott County Hospital for many years, traveling and her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Col. George...

Tracy Arnold Jeffers, age 69 of Robbins, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his home.  Born June 7, 1949 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of Mildred Stonecipher Jeffers and the late Rev. Carl B. Jeffers.  Tracy was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church; worked at the Norfolk Southern Railroad; in the coal business, owning his own company; was a founding member of the South Scott Volunteer Fire Department where he has been a member for 36 years, serving as Fire...

Odell Sexton, Jr. age 96 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his home.  Born in Scott County on May 24, 1923, he was a decorated WWII Veteran, serving in the 82nd and 101st Air Borne and the 1st Special Forces.  Everyone he met knew his generous nature. He was preceded in death by his parents Odell and Lillie Bell Sexton; wife Dorothy Sexton; sisters: Georia Lee Estes and Cleo Murphree; brother-in-law Von Murphree. He is survived by his sons: Terry...

Ms. Theresa Ann Slaven, age 55 of Oneida, Tennessee went to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2019 with her loving family around her. She was born in Waukegan, IL on January 2, 1964. She was of the Baptist faith. Theresa loved to sing, arts and crafts and spending time with her great nephews teaching and playing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Doris Wilfong Slaven; grandparents; aunt, Opal Britt; sister-in-law, Denise Stephens Slaven; and cousin, Timothy...

Reba E. Phillips Bowling, age 80 of Helenwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 24, 2019 at her home with her loving family and friends by her side.  Born in Scott County, Tennessee on August 28, 1938 to the late Polie and Mary Elsie Phillips.  She was a born again Christian and enjoyed serving God and reading her Bible. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband who was the love of her life, Rev. Virgil...

James Lowell Byrd, 76 of Huntsville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.  Born May 8, 1943, he was the son of the late Onva and Florence Strunk Byrd.  James was a Veteran of the United States Army; he served as Register of Deeds for Scott County from 1974 to 1990; and was a member of the Scott County Masonic Lodge #670 F&AM. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his sisters:  Joyce...

  Bobby Reed Fancher, age 56 of Oneida, TN, departed this life on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his home after a five year battle with cancer.  Born March 24, 1963 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of Tommy Lee and Norma Jean Boyatt Fancher.  Bobby was a member of the Leatherwood Baptist Church. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents; brother-in-law:  Gary Lyons; special niece:  Darby Jade Lyons; special cousin:  Paxton Leanna...

Jeffrey West, age 58 of Greeneville, Tennessee, formerly of Scott County, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Oneida, TN on November 7, 1960, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Winnie Sexton West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Theodore and Eva West and Arlin and Vela Sexton. Jeffrey is survived by his sister, Debby Jo West; brother, Greg (Shady) West and wife Kathy; nephews, Brandon Murphy and wife...

Delbert Ray Taylor, age 56 of Lynn, Indiana passed away at home on Friday, May 17, 2019 after battling multiple illnesses. He loved and feared the Lord and was loved by many. He played baseball as a child and was an avid Red’s fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert (Red) and Jeanne Taylor; his first wife, Patricia Taylor; two sons, Lowell Ledbetter and Carey Westlake; and two daughters, Melanie Hill and Sonya Fulton. Delbert is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter,...

Albert Lee Davis, age 86 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center. Born in Scott County, TN on December 18, 1932, he was the son of the late Ledford and Mary Chitwood Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter Dewayne, Robert Hesten, Haven and Arthur Davis; and two sisters, Sonja Ruth and Zula Mae. Albert is survived by three sisters, Laura Jean Ellis of Oneida, TN, Thelma Jeffers of Huntsville,...

Mildred C. Voiles, age 74 of Robbins, TN, departed this life on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown, TN.  Born May 16, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Flonnie Beach Anderson; and a member of Barton Chapel in Robbins, TN. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband:  Victor Voiles II; mother and father-in-law:  Victor and Alma Voiles; brother:  Bill Beach; brother-in-law:  Archie...

Amanda (Mandy) Marie Huling, age 34 of Robbins, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at her home.  Mandy was born in Polk Co., FL on June 27, 1984.  She attended Robbins Elementary School and Scott High School, where she graduated in 2002.  Mandy enjoyed outside activities like fishing, swimming and boating.  She also really enjoyed spending time with her family. Mandy was preceded in death by her son:  Landon Chase Terry; grandparents:  Avie and Rosella...

Velva Jean (Lawson) Jones, 79, of Dunwoody, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 5, 2019. Velva was born in New River, Tennessee on September 18, 1939 to the late Clyde Lawson and Marie Williams Lawson O’Dell.  Velva attended Huntsville Elementary and High School through junior year; then graduated from Alcoa High School.  She attended Carson-Newman College.  She was a member of Wieuca Road Baptist Church. She worked for Delta Air Lines in...

Lora Jones, age 90 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center. Born in Scott County, TN on February 8, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James Luther and Zena Reed Phillips. She was a member of Helenwood Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Claude Ray Jones; brothers, Virgil Phillips and wife Reba and Estle Phillips and wife Waunetta; sisters, Olga Clark and husband...

Celia Jo (Reed) Thomas, age 79 of Oneida, Tennessee finished her earthly battle and entered into eternal peace with her Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was a member of Pentecost Baptist Church. Born in Scott County, TN on January 27, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Denver and Lena Reed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by parents-in-law, Walter and Rachel Thomas; brothers, L.D., Carroll, Sam and Roger Reed; sisters, Lois Farrar, Wanda West and...

James David Ryan, age 58 of Winfield, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at home with his family. David was born on June 27, 1960 to the late Lawrence and Sadie Ryan of Winfield, TN. David married Fareina Jo King Ryan and raised two children, son David Gavin and daughter Dayna Jo. David was a retired auto and diesel mechanic. He loved being with family and friends, tinkering with anything just to see if he could fix it. David is the youngest of a large extended...

Keisha Lynn Smith, age 38 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Born in Scott County, TN on September 18, 1980, she was the daughter of P.D. Smith and Wanda Smith. She was a member of Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, P.D. Smith; grandparents, Violet and Theodore Sexton; great grandparent, Daisey Lawson; uncles, W.C. Sexton and Richard Sexton; aunt, Denise Chambers; and sister, Crystal Strunk. Keisha is...

Bro. Roger Lee Cecil, age 71 of Helenwood, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Oneida Nursing & Rehab Center in Oneida.  Born February 21, 1948, he was the son of the late Rev. Virgil Cecil and Gracie Goad Cecil.  Roger was a Veteran of the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971; and served as Pastor to the Paint Rock Baptist Church from 1978 to July, 1984, and Helenwood Baptist Church from July 1984 to December 31, 2017.   In addition to...

Florence (Barrett) Hammock, born Oct. 21, 1932 in Clay County, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  She was a longtime resident of South Lebanon, OH prior to retiring to Oneida, TN 32 years ago. Florence was a faithful member of the Stearns Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Her greatest joys in life were her family, friends, her precious church family and reading of God's word. She was preceded in death by her parents:  Daniel and Christine Simpson Barrett; her beloved...

Miranda Jo Lowe, age 46 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center. She was born in Oneida, TN on May 19, 1972. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Lloyd and sister, Vivian Kay Sexton. Miranda is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Lloyd; son, Derek Byrge; daughters, Cassie Byrge, Elizabeth Stephens, and Danielle Lowe; brother, Benny Lloyd; sister, Sandy Byrd; grandchildren,...

William Scott Hammock, age 51 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home. Born in Scott County, TN on October 18, 1967, he was the son of Robert and Novella Smith and Bill and Shirley Hammock. In addition to his parents, he is survived by son, Billy Hammock of Oneida, TN; daughter, Randa Robbins of Oneida, TN; mother of his children, Lisa Hammock of Oneida, TN; ex-wife, Phyllis Hammock of Oneida, TN; brothers, Daniel Smith and David Smith of Oneida, TN; sisters,...

Rev. Ronnie Ray Phillips, age 62, of Fort Payne passed away April 19, 2019 at Erlanger Hospital. He was born December 21, 1956 to the late Elbert Lee & Mildred Louise Phillips. He was a Senior Past Master of What The World Needs Is Jesus Broadcast. He was an Evangelist & Music Director at Pentecostal Power Ministries, A member of the Alabama State Board of Auctioneer’s, & He was a Master Mason of Rainsville Masonic Lodge. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his Father...

Philip Lance Burchfield, age 42 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home. He was born in Oneida, TN on February 23, 1977. He attended White Rock Baptist Church in Huntsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Pete Burchfield; grandparents, Herman and Ocie Adkins, Clyde and Wilma Burchfield and Charlene Reeves. Lance is survived by his mother, Charlotte Crabtree and husband Dudley; children, Logan and Lily Burchfield of Oneida, TN, Courtney Griffis and...

  Michael Steven Jones, age 37 of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born February 15, 1982 in Jackson, TN, he was the son of Gene Jones of Huntsville, TN and the late Gail Ann Duerkes Jones.  He was of the Catholic faith, having been baptized in the River Jordan in the Promised Land; and also a Veteran of the United States Army Reserves. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death...