All Obituaries

Mark Rich, age 72 of Grimsley, TN departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at his home. Born in Oneida, TN on July 26, 1950, he was the son of the late Granville Rich and Flonnie Rich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gene Rich and Ralph Rich; sisters, Phyllis Thompson, Gene Helen Rich, and Kathelana Rich. Mark is survived by his wife of 21 years, Cora L. Rich; son, Mark T. Rich; sisters, Lily Mae...

Anna Lee Lawson Sexton, age 76 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center in Oneida.  Born February 19, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Dock and Daisy Coker Lawson.  She was a member of the Low Gap Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  W. C. Sexton; sisters:  Edna Lloyd, Rema Hughett, Mamie Harness, Violet Sexton, and Cora Lee Stephens; brothers:  Arnold...

  Terry Lee ‘Rooster’ Massengale, age 73 of Huntsville, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center.  Born June 25, 1949, he was the son of the late Clifton and Cordelia Lowe Massengale.  He was a Veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law:  Dewey and Junie Stephens; brothers and sisters-in-law:  Theodore and Syble Stephens, J. C. and...

Mildred Ann Crabtree, age 65 of Oneida, TN departed this life on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side. Born on June 12, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Milford Chambers and Geraldine Chambers Kidd. She was a member of High Point Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Hunter (her Honeydo) Newport; in-laws, Willard and Hessie Crabtree; one sister, Wilma Spradlin; and special sister, Shirley...

Edward L. Goad, age 85 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born on October 19, 1937, he was the son of the late Clifton and Ada Goad. After graduating from Huntsville High School in 1956, he joined the US Army and served in Germany as an Army Ranger. Ed was a businessman and a member of White Rock Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth Sexton and Ona Lee Gunter;...

Odis Riley Jeffers, age 90, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Odis was born on October 2, 1932, in the Buffalo community. In 1958, he moved to Indianapolis, Indiana where he worked as a diesel mechanic and raised his family. Odis was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Walteen Gunther (Jeffers); his parents, Arvilee and Lassie Jeffers; his brothers, Paul and Eddie; sisters, Wanda, Nadine, Wilma, and Thelma;...

Linda Lowry Wright passed away peacefully on November 20, 2022, at the age of 82.  Born on July 26, 1940, in Akron, Ohio, she was the only child of the late John S. Lowry and Catherine Bale Lowry.                   Linda owned and operated the Pink Pussycat Flower shop in Plantation, Fl. for over 35 years.  She never knew a stranger and was a generous friend to all.  Linda was a Disney enthusiast which enabled her to enjoy the...

Eric Scott Griffith, age 45 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center.  Born December 30, 1976, he was the son of the late Harold Dean and Ila Jane Kirby Griffith.  Eric was a member of the Lone Mountain Baptist Church; and an employee of Highland Telephone Cooperative for 12 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents:  Boyant Sexton, and Harlo and Elsie Kirby; and...

Darren Lee Storey, age 60 of LaFollette, TN passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the LaFollette Medical Center. He was born in Oneida, TN on May 7, 1962. Darren was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN and an employee of Gold Creek Foods in LaFollette, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, John Lee Storey and mother-in-law, Mary Swinney. Darren is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sharon Worley Storey; son, John Michael Storey and Brittany;...

William Henley (Bill) Blevins, age 76 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, with his loving family by his side following a brief illness.  Born January 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Tirl Monroe and Florence Elizabeth West Blevins.  He was a member of the Grave Hill Baptist Church since 1958, served in the United States Army and Army National Guard, and worked for Ballard Construction Co. for many years before retirement. In addition to his parents,...

  Patricia Ann Ledford Reynolds, age 60 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side.  Born August 4, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Creed Enoch Ledford and Nora Mae Blevins Reynolds.  Patricia loved her calling as a Registered Nurse. Patricia is survived by her husband:  Larry Reynolds; sons:  Adam Hamby and wife Cherish, Aaron Hamby and wife Erica, and Zachary Phillips and wife Kimberly;...

Phillip Ray Adkins, age 72, of Winona, TN, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born October 1, 1950, he was the son of Sherman and Bertha Lawson Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Virginia Harness Adkins; brothers:  Dennis, Glad and Todd; sisters:  Ivalee, JoAnn, Bertie Mae, Florence and Jean. Phillip is survived by his children:  Joe Adkins (Rena) of...

  Marianne Perry, age 65, of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center with her children by her side.  Born April 28, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Grace Alene Douglas, and Mike E. “Red” Douglas.  She accepted the Lord into her life on October 7, 1974, at the Winfield Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter:  Miranda Rae Perry; sister: ...

Mrs. Rosetta Jones Hicks, 93 of Helenwood, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at the Oneida Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with her family by her side.  Born on September 24, 1929, in Bronston, Kentucky, Rosetta was the daughter of the late Charlie and Dona Casada Jones.  In addition to her parents, Rosetta was preceded in death by her husband Johnny Hicks, and siblings Irene Mounce, Hulon Jones, Robert Jones, and Hubert Jones, all of Somerset,...

Sonja Lee Davis Daugherty, age 82 of Amelia, OH, formerly of Winfield, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at her home.  Born January 8, 1940 in Winfield, Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Melford Lee and Myrtle Christine Anderson Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  David C. Daugherty, Jr.; and brother-in-law:  Sherman F. Daugherty. Sonja is survived by her daughter:  Tammy Sue Daugherty Young and...

Sigle Phillips, age 92, of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side.  Born August 3, 1930, he was the son of the late Curtis and Clemantine Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:   Gertie Belle Smith Phillips; son:  Marty Phillips; grandson:  Roddy Norris; great grandson:  Brennon Phillips; brothers:  Harry Phillips, and his twin, Ernie Phillips;...

Betty Workman, age 89 of Pine Knot, KY, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born February 26, 1933, in Pioneer, TN to the late H. B. Silcox and Lula Allen Silcox. Betty was a devoted mother and Nana. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at a young age. She loved Southern Gospel music, she and her husband, Wade Monday, sang in a Gospel quartet for many years. She was a former member of Helenwood Baptist Church in Helenwood, TN,...

Jerry Phillips, age 51, of Huntsville, TN, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at his home. He was the son of the late James Curtis and Mary Ann Patterson Phillips. He was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church in Williamsburg, KY. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers: James “Peanut” Phillips, Wayne Phillips, and AC Lawrence. Jerry is survived by his son: Ryan Phillips of Memphis; brothers: Phillip Phillips and Jamie Phillips; aunts: Sheila...

Jannie Burress Carson, age 76 of Oneida, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 10, 2022.  Born February 10, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Virgie Burress of Oneida. Jannie was the owner of Carson Budget Tires along with her late husband, Hollis Carson for over 30 years. She was a member of the New Haven Baptist Church in Oneida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Hollis Carson and sister, Jackie...

On November 9, 2022, Willard Edwin Ray passed away peacefully in his sleep in Oneida, TN.   Eddie, as he was known to all his friends, was born on November 10, 1943, in Hancock, NY to the late Willard and Irene Baudendistel Ray.  After graduating from Hancock Central School, he joined the US Army and served in Germany and Korea.  After his honorable discharge, he became a member of the Local 363 IEBW.  He lived in Youngsville, NY until his retirement in 2005 when he...

Jack Randall Jeffers was born on August 7, 1945, to Ardilla Louise and Horace Maynard “Jake” Jeffers in Oneida. He lived the life he chose to live, close to his family and home. Jack was a computer programmer in the early 1970s and he chose to leave a potentially lucrative career in that field to return to Oneida to raise his family. After a brief but intense battle with pancreatic cancer, Jack died early Wednesday morning, November 9, 2022, at his home in the Foster Crossroads...

Wilma R. Sexton, age 78 of Oneida, TN passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Norma, TN on July 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Eva Smithers Washam. She was a member of Norma Baptist Church. Wilma enjoyed time with her family and really enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Washam and sister, Joyce Loyd. Wilma is survived...

Cindy Lou Smith, age 65 of Robbins, TN passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN. Born on September 7, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Shirley Gibson. Cindy was a member of Little Charity Ministries. She loved going to church and enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Smith; grandson, Chris Cooper; sister, Kathy Oliver; brother, Tracy...

J Frank West, 73 of Huntsville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Frank was preceded in death by his father & mother: William E. (Champ) and Wilma Sexton West and father-in-law and mother-in-law: William Meredith (Bill) and Clara Jo Smith Brown, Brothers: Roger West and Mack West, Brother-in-law: Buford Lay; Sister-in-law: Judy West. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years: Becky Brown West and his sons:...

Bruce Wayne Slaven, age 55 of Oneida, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the Huntsville Post-Acute and Rehab Center. Born on July 1, 1967, he was the son of the late Brenda Acres Slaven Bauswell and Charles Slaven. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Mable Slaven and John Acres and Artimie Acres Kidd; and one sister, Connie Slaven. Bruce is survived by one son, Jacob Slaven of Ohio; two half-brothers, Donnie and Dustin Bauswell of Oneida; two special...

Norma Jean Tucker Voiles, wife of Amon Voiles, age 76 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Wayne County, KY on September 8, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Opal (Foster) Tucker. She was a member of Macedonia Christian Center. Her treasures in life were working for the Lord including working on the construction of the church building. She also enjoyed her family and games, Aggravation, cornhole, and...

Greta Kay Brown Watters, age 56 of Jamestown, TN, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at her home. Born June 11, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Grover Brown and Julia Bowling Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter: Maggie Christina Watters; sisters: Carol Sexton and Joyce Puckett; and nephew: Gideon Brown. Greta is survived by her children: Sasha Atkins and husband Wade, Hasten Watters and significant other Samantha Kirby, Bobby Watters...

Mr. Kelley Len Blevins age 58, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Kelley was raised in Chattanooga, TN, son of the late Prent Blevins and his mother, Peggy Blevins, and the devoted brother of his sister Annelliese. He was beloved by his family. Kelley was a great swimmer and was a longtime Lifeguard. A great athlete, he would later run long distances throughout the boroughs of New York City. Starting in 1982 Kelley...

Pamela Willette (Payne) Abrams was born in Oneida, Tennessee on August 30, 1957, to parents Willard Payne and Carol (Hatfield) Payne. Her parents preceded her in death this year. Willard passed away in January and Carol passed away in August 2022.  Pam bravely fought breast cancer for years. She joined her parents in heaven on October 13, 2022 surrounded by her immediate family and one of her grandsons. Pam inspired many people with an enthusiastic spirit, positive attitude,...

A life so beautiful deserves a special celebration.  Please join us as we honor the life of Ricky Owen Lloyd, who lost his life to illness on October 23, 2022.  While we mourn his loss, this event is designed as a celebration of a life well-lived.  Please bring your stories and fond memories of Rick. The event will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 5 pm at the Oneida Church of God. (1100 Paint Rock Road) Oneida, TN 37841. This obituary is provided as a courtesy of...

Hollis L. Sexton, Sr., of Robbins, TN, departed this life on Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born on February 13, 1965, to Ellen C. Sexton and the late Hollis J. Sexton, in Tazewell, TN.   He is preceded in death by his father, Hollis J. Sexton. Hollis is survived by his wife:  Loretta Duncan Sexton; mother:  Ellen C. Sexton; two sons:  Hollis L. Sexton, Jr. of Ohio, and Derick Ryan Byrd of Robbins; two...

Stephen Allen Childers, age 56, of Winfield TN passed away on October 21, 2022, at UT Medical Center as a result of injuries suffered in a car accident. Steve was a Christian and was loved by everyone that knew him. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Childers, grandmother, Frances Newport, grandfather, Audney Newport, grandparents, Millard and Martha Childers, nephew, Justin Hill, niece, Hannah Hill, and brother-in-law, Elza Hill. Steve is survived by his fiancé and...

Mack Arthur Thompson, age 77 of the Paint Rock Community, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.  He was a born again Christian and a member of the Macedonia Christian Center.  He was also a very proud Veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War. He was born in Scott County, TN, on April 1, 1945, to the late Elizabeth Thompson.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his son: ...

Brenda Carol Pennington, age 75 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Huntsville Manor. Born in Oneida, TN on September 10, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Harold Pennington and Nova “Murley” Pennington. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Oneida. Brenda was a graduate of Oneida High School and Tennessee Technology University. She was a former teacher at Oneida High School for 10 years and also taught for 10 years in Dalton, GA. She...

Bobby “Bob” F. Hodges, 87, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, with his wife, Sharon, by his side. He was born on September 30, 1935, to William Floyd and Ortha Walton Hodges. A native of Knoxville, Bob was a graduate of Central High School and the University of Tennessee where he earned a degree in business. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Lexington and the USS Hornet carriers in the Korean War. Bob began his professional career with...

Dusti Dawn Huft Chambers, age 44 of Oneida, TN passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 26, 1977. She was preceded in death by Greg Chambers; her grandmothers, Barbara Faye McCarroll and Floretta Huft; her grandfathers, James Robert Chambers and Daniel Huft. Dusti is survived by her son, Gregory Scott Chambers and fiancée, Amber Neal; grandson,...

Ina Harness Jeffers, age 71 of Huntsville, TN entered into the loving arms of the Lord and Savior on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Tennova North Medical Center with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 24, 1950, in Scott County, TN and was the oldest daughter of the late Melvin and Emiline Bowling Harness. Ina was of the Baptist faith, and she accepted the Lord as her personal Savior when she was a young girl. She was a member of the White Rock Baptist Church. In her...

Joyce Ann Sexton Harness, age 75 of Pioneer, TN gained her wings on Friday, October 14, 2022. Born on July 8, 1947, she was the oldest of 10 children of the late Cosby Sexton and Pauline Laxton Sexton. In addition to her parents, she was met in heaven by her husband of 57 years, Chester Harness; a grandson, AJ Jeffers; one sister and four brothers. Joyce is survived by her children, Pam and husband Kevin Jeffers, Chris and wife Shannon Harness and McKinley Chester Harness (Ken); 10...

Harvey Lee Day, age 47, of Huntsville, TN, departed this life on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his home with his loved ones by his side. Harvey was the son of the late Harley Dean Day and Kathy Day Carson. He was of the Baptist faith.  In addition to his father, Harley Dean Day, he was preceded in death by his stepdad: Louie Carson; grandparents: Harrison and Rosie Day, Barney and Doris (Tootsie) Taylor, and many uncles and aunts. In addition to his mother, Kathy Carson, he is...

Willis Davis, born on September 11, 1940, was 82 when he passed peacefully to his Lord and Savior on October 11, 2022, with his family at his side.  Willis was born to the late Sedley “Sid” and Addie (Lackey) Davis. He grew up on a farm in the Black Creek community near Robbins, Tennessee, where he met the love of his life—his faithful and devoted wife to the very end, Orangie Ann (King) Davis.  Together they had three boys, twelve grandchildren, and twelve great...

Shirley Novela Reed departed this life at home peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, with family and friends by her side. Shirley was born on October 2, 1937, in Harlan, KY. Shirley was a long-time church goer and she loved to sing and play the piano and loved her gospel music. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Raymond Reed of 44 years of marriage; her parents, Frank and Flossie Jennings Wright; granddaughter, April Dawn Aleshire; two brothers, Charlie Wright and...

  Garrett Ryan Baird, age 22 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, in Campbell County, TN.  Garrett had a heart as big as the world, and a smile so contagious it made everyone smile.  Garrett loved life and lived it to the fullest.  His favorite thing to do was to be outdoors RZR riding with his buddies. He was preceded in death by his grandmother:  Delayne Dodson; aunt:  Tiffany Baird; great grandparents:  Priscilla Chambers, Renfro...

Bobby Gene Cross, age 58 of Robbins, TN passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. He was born in Chicago, IL on November 10, 1963. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Avie and Rozella Cross and Virgil and Lillie Bowling; dad, Verlin Ray Cross; and sister, Debra Darlene Lowe. Bobby is survived by Momma (Edna) Cross; children, Brooke Yancey and husband Cody, Jordan Nelson and husband Cody, Zoie and Jameson Cross and their mother,...

Reverend Jimmy Eugene Griffith, age 64, entered the loving arms of his Savior on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at his home with his faithful wife of 43 years beside him.  Born September 3, 1958, he was the son of the late Patton and Wanda Jean Sexton Griffith.  He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist.  He was Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and caretaker of Lone Mt. Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his uncle and aunt Harvey and...

Clinton (Clint) Lee Slaven, son of the late Harlin Lee and Debra Jean (Strunk) Slaven, was born March 26, 1974, in Oneida, TN. He was a graduate of Landmark Christian School and a member of Pentecost Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ernest and Alta (Blevins) Slaven and Bill Strunk; aunt, Johnnie Ruth Slaven. He is survived by his children: Cody (Ruthie) Slaven, Braden (Alyssa) Slaven, and Colton Slaven, and their mother, Shanna...

Noble Smith, age 90, departed this life on October 4, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. Born on November 20, 1931, he was the son of the late H.D. and Rilda (Burke) Smith. Noble was a member of the White Rock Church in Huntsville, TN. Noble enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors, especially at the property and cabin he owned at Parchcorn. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War period and was the manager of Charles D. Roberts Co. (The...

  Tarvill Kenneth “Kenny” Payne, age 70 of Oneida, Tennessee, departed this life on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at his home.  Born on January 27th, 1952, he was the son of the late Kenneth Elmer and Eva Miller Payne.  Kenny was a member of the Black Oak Baptist Church in Oneida.  Kenny is survived by his loving wife: Marilyn Sue Kidd Payne and children:  son Kenneth Travis Payne and wife Jennifer of Knoxville, and daughter:  Andrea Nicole Payne of...

Brenda Gail (Strunk) Wright, age 70, departed this life on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center after a lengthy battle of cancer. She loved watching football games and attended as many Oneida home games as she could. She also loved watching UT football games. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for you. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Wright, who was the father of her two amazing children. She was also preceded in death by her...

  Hubert L. Duncan, age 97 of Oneida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center. Born October 9, 1924, in Oneida, TN to Lonnie Lee and Liza Jane Yancey Duncan. Hubert had a strong faith in the Lord and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he served many years as a Trustee.  Hubert was a 1943 graduate of Huntsville High School where he served as Captain of the basketball team his junior and senior...

Thelma L. (Jeffers) Harness, age 78 of Robbins, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born on February 3, 1944, to the late Arvalee and Lassie Jeffers. She was a member of the West Robbins Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Harness; her siblings, Nadine Bybee, Wanda Walker, Wilma Allen, Eddie Jeffers, and Paul Jeffers. She is survived by her sisters, Kay...