All Obituaries

Charlene Mays, age 95 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Huntsville Manor Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by West-Murley Funeral Home. West-Murley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Charlene Mays.

Charles Herbert “Herb” Jeffers, age 77 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at his home.   Born March 16, 1941 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Isham and Flara Bell Duncan Jeffers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother:  Larry D. Jeffers. Herb is survived by his wife:  Jeane Jo Laxton Jeffers; children:  Greg Jeffers and wife Tina, Traci Lowe, Rena Erwin and husband Mike, Darren Newport...

Mark Todd Adkins, age 52, of West Harrison, Indiana, and formerly of Oneida, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, Kentucky following a period of declining health. Born in Scott County on July 6, 1966, he was the son of Dottie Marcum and the late Glad Adkins and was a graduate of Scott High School and was a member of White Rock Baptist Church. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Alene Queener and...

Charles Wade Lowe, age 31, of Jamestown, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Jamestown Medical. Born in Scott County, TN on November 15, 1987, he was the son of Dean Phillips and the late Lessa Hicks. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jerica Davis. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Vanna Lowe; sons, Grayson and Braden; daughters, Jerica, Paislynn and Tyi; brothers, Jermie Spurling and James Hicks, Jr.; sisters, Vantisha...

Frank Young Lewallen, age 69, of Augusta, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  Mr. Lewallen was a native of Augusta, but graduated from Robbins High School in Scott County, TN. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Lewallen worked for many years in the cable industry before starting his own towing business. In his spare time, he enjoyed antique cars and spending time with his family and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

BRO. CURTIS TERRY, age 80 of the Banner Community, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at his Home. He is preceded in death by his: Parents-JAMES E. & JUANITA (CECIL) TERRY; Sisters-SUE THOMPSON and LINDA TERRY; Brother-CLETIS TERRY.  BRO. CURTIS is survived by his: wife, BETTY (CRABTREE) TERRY; Sons, EDDIE TERRY and wife LANITTA, SHANE TERRY and wife MELISSA; Step-Sons, JOSEPH GUNTER, NATHAN GUNTER and wife ASHLEY; Step-Daughter, BECKY HENDERSON; 9 Grandchildren, 5 Great...

Christopher Lee Seeber, age 42, formerly of the Oneida community, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Louisville, KY. He was born in Scott County, Tennessee on February 18, 1977 to Clifford Seeber and Sandra Seeber. Christopher accepted Jesus Christ at a young age and was of the Baptist faith. Christopher was a graduate from South Doyle High School in 1995. He enjoyed construction work and being outdoors. Christopher was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Jack and Mattie...

Joyce Ann Bright, age 58 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center. She was born in Elijay, GA on December 11, 1960. Joyce loved her pets. She was preceded in death by her mother, Irene Willis; brothers, Johnny Craig and Clarence Craig; and stepdaughter, Carlene Reagan. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Bright of Oneida, TN; son, Jeff Carl Reagan of Oneida, TN; stepchildren, Stacey Morgan of Robbins, TN, Tommy Bright and Christy...

Walter Jeffers, 89, of Spring City, Tennessee, formerly of Norma, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Born in Norma, Tennessee, Walter was the son of the late Oliver and Linda Lloyd Jeffers.  He was a graduate of Norma High School, Class of 1948.  Walter enlisted in the U. S. Army where he served four years, including one year in the Korean War.  He received a BS Degree and MS Degree from Tennessee Technological...

Mary L. Fields, age 70 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born December 2, 1948 in Red Oak, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Hazel Halbert Smith.   Mary touched the lives of many and leaves behind a legacy for all.  Her love and devotion for family was first and foremost.  She extended that love and compassion to many charities, such as:  Relay for Life,...

Travis Dean Brown, age 50 of Robbins, Tennessee, born in Chicago, Illinois on March 2, 1968, went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2019 after a long hard battle with brain cancer. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lola Brown; grandmother, Lilie Mae Harness; mother-in-law, Nora Bowling; and very special grandmother-in-law, Stella Hull. He leaves behind his wife of 28...

Tony Honeycutt, Jr., age 61 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at his home. Tony's request was cremation. A complete obituary will follow. West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Tony Honeycutt, Jr.

Austin Daugherty, age 73, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center.  Born in Campbell County on May 23, 1945, he was the son of the late Wade and Kizzie Thomas Daugherty.  Austin was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by two sons:  Vince Daugherty and Brian Daugherty, whom he loved dearly; one brother:  Ishmael Daugherty; sister:  Irene Daugherty Hicks; niece:  Lisa Rose Hicks; and nephew: ...

It is with great sadness that the family of Phillip Branham Johnson announces his sudden passing on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the age of 37.  He was a member of the Anointed Church of the Living God. Phillip will be forever remembered by his wife of 17.5 years, Kenya, and their children:  Savannah Marie, Sierra Grace, and Luke Branham.  He is also survived by his parents:  Jerry and Chris Terry; grandparents:  Johnny and Shirley Johnson; father-in-law:  Ken...

  Mark Alan Braden, age 53 of Oneida, TN, departed this life on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville with his loving wife and kids by his side.  Born December 10, 1965 in Muncie, IN, he was the son of the late Homer Braden and Norma Hurley.  He served six years in the US Army and enjoyed fishing, cookouts, playing card, spending time with his grandbabies, listening to old country music and playing horse shoes. In addition to...

  Cecile Ann Koger Lowe, age 82 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at her home. She was born on December 16, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert D. and Mattie E. Foster Koger.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jacob Lowe, brothers; James, Milford, Clifford, Conley and Clifton Koger and one sister; Irene Hall.  She is survived by her son Jeffery Lowe and wife Cathi of Oregon; three sisters; Cora...

Dan Jacks, age 80 of Winfield, TN, departed this life to be in Paradise with his son on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at his home.  Born February 14, 1939 in Winfield, TN, he was the son of the late James Carl and Nola Taylor Jacks.  Dan was a long-time member and elder of the New Light United Baptist Church, and a long-time auto-body repair technician at Terry Motor Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son:  Daniel Carl Jacks; his sister: ...

Randell (Gene) Butler, age 77 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Huntsville Manor Nursing Home in Huntsville, Tennessee. Born in Scott County, Tennessee on April 25, 1941, he was the son of the late Louis and Thelma Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Arnold Butler, Arvil (Dude) Butler, and Glen Butler; sisters, Carolyn Sue Johnson and Faye Wright Byrd. He is survived by daughter, Tammy Faye Butler; two brothers,...

Larry D. Myers, age 52 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on February 16, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.  Born November 14, 1966 in Muncie, IN, he was the son of the late Carl and Delores Holiday Myers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents:  William and Mildred Myers, and Charles and Anna Holiday, all of Indiana; sister:  Rita Kay Lawson Ellis; and grandson:  Aaden Davis. Larry is survived by his...

Oby Dwain Jones, age 60 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee. He was born April 17, 1958 and was the son of the late Ira and Elsia Hughett Jones.  He was preceded in death by one sister Peggy Stidham, a niece, Christy Waller and a nephew Dennis Bolan. He is survived by his brother: Loy Jones and wife Carolyn of Marietta, GA, sister: Mary Bolan of Temple GA, Ann Luffman, Harriman, TN brother: Larry...

Ivanee Sexton, age 86 of the Paint Rock Community, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  Born February 18, 1932 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Schofield and Opha Sexton; and was a member of the Paint Rock Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters:  Infant Beatrice Sexton, and Ella Mae McQueen; brothers:  Willie Sexton and Milford Sexton; nephew:  Rodney...

Kaleb Allexander Byrge, age 23 of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  Born October 26, 1995 in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of Jennifer Cook West and step-father Todd West, and the late Patrick Alexander Byrge. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sisters:  infant Mariah Lea Byrge, and Laura Victoria Byrge; and nephew:  Kaceton Layne Stephens. In addition to his mother and step-father, Kaleb is survived by brothers:  Hayden...

Natasha Renee Hamby, age 37 of Robbins, TN passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019.  Born November 3, 1981, she was the daughter of Eddie and Betty Coleman Hamby.  She was a member of the West Robbins Missionary Church; and a Veteran of the United States Navy. She was preceded in death by her brother:  Gregory Slone; grandparents:  James Ray Hamby, and Delbert and Alta Coleman. In addition to her parents, Natasha is survived by her sons:  Lucas Edward and Logan...

Dwayne Edward Perry, age 55, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his home.  Born July 1, 1963 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of Danna Pennington and companion Bill Smith, and the late Denzil Pennington.  He was a 1982 graduate of Scott High School, and was a member of the National Guard. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents:  Jack and Opal King, and Louie and Beulah Perry; brother:  Patrick Perry; aunt:  Nancy King; and...

Mrs. Vivian Inez Zachary Lloyd, age 79 of the New River community passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Tennova Hospital at Turkey Creek in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Jerry Zachary and Betty Griffith Zachary. Vivian was one of the oldest and longest members of the New River Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Carlie Lloyd; four brothers, Richard Zachary and wives Louise and Billie,...

Wanda Jean Hamby, age 77, of Winfield, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Tennova Healthcare Turkey Creek in Knoxville.  Jean was born November 1, 1941 to the late Floyd Hamby and Zola Hamby Crabtree.  She was a member of the Winfield Baptist Church.   In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Chitwood; daughter, Robin Chitwood; brother, Steve Hamby; and sister, Karen Hamby. Jean is survived by daughter, Felicia...

William Roger Hill, age 78 of Winfield, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. He was born in Revelo, KY on June 13, 1940. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Amanda Adkins, Valma Wilson, Phyllis Hamby, Carol Crabtree, Rennie Cordell and Evelyn Eastep; brother, Walter Musgrove; nephews, Jeff Maney, Steve (Bub) Hamby, Tracy Adkins, Wade Adkins, Jeffrey...

Gary Lee Byrd, age 69 of the Annadell community, went home to be with his Savior on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN surrounded by his loving wife and family as God entered the room while loved ones sang His praises. Gary was born on October 31, 1949; the son of the late Dilmon and Mae Hughett Byrd. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by great-grandchild Baby Burchfield; infant brother Joseph Dilmon Byrd; brothers Kennith Byrd...

Ronald Allen Slaven, age 52 of Oneida, TN., son of Clyde Freeman Jr. and the late Doris McKinney Freeman passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. Ronald had been a mobile home/car salesman and owned his own computer sales and repair business before becoming disabled.  He enjoyed computer work, anything star trek related and the history of the Titanic. He is survived by his daughter, Christina Chitwood and her husband...

Effie Lawrence, age 85 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Knox County, Kentucky on June 20, 1933 to the late Andrew and Millie Messer Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband David Lawrence; three sisters: Grace Smith, Beatrice Vanover, and Rhilda Hamrick; three brothers: Gilbert, Denver, and Harold Crawford.  Survived by her three daughters: Eva and Bill Kirby of Madison, IN, Nola and...

David Wayne Barison, age 47 of Huntsville, Tennessee, passed on February 7, 2019 at the Lafollette Medical Center in Lafollette, Tennessee.  Born in Anderson County, Tennessee on February 28, 1971 to the late Violet Faye Barison and Arlin Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Lance Ward, Jeff Barison and Eugene Ward; sister Suella Phillips. Survived by his wife Teresa Barison; daughters: Haley Barison and fiancé Logan Harness and unborn...

Robert A. Copeland, age 46 of the Huntsville community passed away at the Big South Fork Medical Center on Monday, February 4, 2019. Born on October 30, 1972, he was a deacon at Low Gap Baptist Church and an employee at Aisin Automotive in Clinton. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Copeland and father, Hubert Copeland. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Janet Copeland; sons, Jordan and Noah; brother, Anthony Copeland; nephews, Christopher Copeland and James Copeland;...

Sharan Graves Harness, age 57 of the Ditney Trail Community passed away suddenly at her home on February 3, 2019. Born on May 5, 1961, she was a member of the Outreach Church and employee of Oneida High School. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, RL Baird; father and mother-in-law, Crawford and Beatrice Harness; infant grandsons, Zayden and Brayden Harness. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jimmy Harness; daughter, Jaime Terry; son, Corey Harness and wife Ashley;...

Adam Glen Slaven, age 43 of Pine Knot, McCreary Co., KY, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019.  Born March 27, 1975, he was the son of Vela Slaven and Glen Slaven, and his late stepfather:  Everett ‘Blackie” Overton.   In addition to his stepfather, he is preceded in death by his brother:  Jerry Overton, sister:  Helen Sweet; nieces:  Vela Ann Overton, Jessie Shoopman and Barbara Hill; and brother-in-law:  Alfred Rose. In addition to...

Dana Lee Jeffers of Knoxville, age 70, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. Dana was the son of the late Rev. Carl Jeffers and Mildred Stonecipher Jeffers. Dana was retired from the State of Tennessee after 31 years service as the East Tennessee Regional Director of Data Processing. He is a member of the Fraternal Order Masons, Oak Ridge, and of the Baptist Faith. Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Linda Jeffers, mother, Mildred Stonecipher Jeffers, brother, Tracy Jeffers, sister...

Dewayne Day, age 67 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Tennova North in Knoxville, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on September 20, 1951, he was the son of the late William Sherman and Anna Mae Harness Day. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Erma Lou Goodman Day; siblings, Robert Day, Wilbert Day, Elbert Day, Delbert Day, Everette Day, and Flora Mae Day; and grandson, Dante Issom Hembree. He is survived by his children, Dewayne Day, Jr.,...

James Walter Yancey, age 58 of Oneida, TN went to be with Jesus with his loving family and friend by his side. Born in Scott County, TN on December 16, 1960, he was the son of the late Wilbert and Clona (West) Yancey. He was a member of the Big Ridge Road Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shonda Louise Yancey and sister, Ruth Ann Roysdon. He is survived by his sister, Murliene Yancey Hatfield; special niece caregiver, Michelle Lynn...

Charles Price (Charlie) Jeffers, age 73 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 30, 2019, with his loving family by his side.  Charles was born in Oneida, TN on May 27, 1945 to parents:  Wilbert J. Jeffers and Lucy Thelma Boshears Jeffers.  Charles was a member of the New Haven Baptist Church, and was a long-time caretaker of the New Haven Baptist Church food pantry.  He also served as Alderman for the Town of Oneida. In addition to his parents, he was...

Horace Epperson entered this life on October 17, 1963.  He departed this life on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN at the age of 55.  He was a member of the Pentecostal Faith.  He was preceded in death by his parents:  Juanita Foster Epperson and Dillard Epperson; brothers:  Charles Epperson and Dennis Epperson; sisters:  Wilma Isabel and Janice Smith. Horace is survived by his brother:  Roger Epperson;...

Harriet Goad Bond, age 73 of Oneida, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side.  Born February 20, 1945 in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Goad and Hazel Chambers Goad. Harriet was a devoted wife, mother, and friend.  She was a talented pastor’s wife who served faithfully alongside her husband for many years.  She loved to sing and play piano, and she encouraged many others to use their...

  Jerry Lynn Reagan, age 57 of Oneida, TN, formerly of Gamaliel, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly, TN.  Born August 13, 1961, he was the son of the late Leonard Paul and Mayme Ruth Cropper Reagan.  Jerry was a member of the Pine Creek United Baptist Church, and a loving father, grandfather, and a wonderful, loving husband.  Jerry was ready to meet his Lord and Savior, and he loved his family and church family very...

  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...