All Obituaries

Harold Cotton, age 86 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at his home. Born in Campbell County, TN on September 26, 1935, he was the son of the late Arvil and Nancy Cotton. He was a long-time employee of West Coal Corporation. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Cotton; brothers, Junior Cotton, Onas Cotton, and JD Cotton; great grandsons, Josiah and Jonah Cotton; daughter-in-law, Marsha Cotton; special friend, Glennis Hughett; and...

Dr. Ella Maye Webb Van Fleet, age 80, of Scottsdale, Arizona, transitioned from this world on August 7, 2022. She was born in Oneida, Tennessee, on September 22, 1941, to Esau Webb and Flonnie Smith Webb Stephens. Growing up on a dairy farm in rural east Tennessee gave Ella the opportunity to learn how to bale hay, raise chickens, gather eggs, and milk cows because those skills were necessary to help the family survive. As a teenager, Ella sang gospel music in a trio with her sisters and...

Carolyn Sue Smith Trammell, age 64, of Winfield, TN., went home to be with her Lord on Monday, August 15, 2022. Born on November 26, 1957, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Rev. Sherman Smith and Beulah Posey Smith. She was a member and choir leader at the Clay Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She was also a long-time employee of the Oneida Special School District. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her sister: Judy Duncan.   Carolyn is survived by her...

Sammy James (Jody) Evans, age 64 of the Black Oak Community, went home to his heavenly Father on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Cumberland Village in Lafollette, TN after a short battle with cancer. Born in Scott County, Tennessee on July 19, 1958, to the late Lonzo James and Mennie Ruth Evans. He was a graduate of Scott High School. He accepted Christ as his Savior at home with friends on July 12, 2022. Jody was a kind man, and a loving son. He was employed by Shepherd Trucking at the...

Connie Lynn Duncan, age 50 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the Lake Cumberland Hospital in Somerset, KY.  Born July 7, 1972, in Muncie, IN, she was the daughter of the late Wilda Duncan and Donald Musgrove.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law:  Jerry Perkins. Connie is survived by her son:  Shane Perkins; daughter:  Savannah Harness; husband of 17 years, Kevin Perkins; very special friend: ...

Merrel William Davis, age 71 of Winfield, TN, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 12, 2022.  He was born May 25, 1951, in Robbins, TN, and was the son of the late Ralph William and Gertie Harness Davis.   Merrel was of the Baptist Faith and made it his mission to share the Word of God with everyone he met.  Merrel truly put his faith in the Lord, and he loved to listen to his gospel music, read his Bible and talk to the Lord daily in his garage.  His...

John Fowler Burchfield, age 79 of Winfield, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. Born in Dean, TN on September 27, 1942, he was the son of the late Virgil and Mattie Burchfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his long-time partner, Katherine Sue Lowe; sisters, Sue Byrd and Maleia Reed; brother-in-law, DL Byrd; grandson, Mikey Burchfield; and sister-in-law, Mary Burchfield. John is survived by sons,...

Gregory Lee Brown, age 63 of Robbins, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his home after a lengthy illness. Born in Rockwood, TN on September 10, 1958, he was the son of the late Charles and Margie Brown. He attended church at West Robbins Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, James Robert, Wesley, and Gene Brown; granddaughters, Braylee Hope Brown and Jaslynn Rose-Ann Brown; mother-in-law, Ruth Ainsworth. Greg is survived by his wife,...

Kimberly Paige Crabtree, age 21 of Oneida, TN went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Born on March 29, 2001, Kimberly was the daughter of Jennifer Sexton Crabtree and Paul Thomas Crabtree. She was preceded in death by her papaw “Duck” David Sexton, Sr.; special cousin, Mary Elizabeth Sexton; and great grandparents, Floyd and Mary Ann Brewster. Kimberly is survived by her mother, Jennifer Sexton Crabtree (Stephen); father, Paul Thomas Crabtree...

Ruby Irene Roberts Ellis, age 92, went home to be forever with her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 8, 2022. Born on April 5, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Winnie Denny Roberts of Ritner, KY. Ruby was a faithful member of Middle Valley Baptist Church for many years. She was active in the women’s sewing group that sewed items for patients of Hospice of Chattanooga. She also was a volunteer for the Bethel Bible Thrift store for many years. In addition to her...

Norvan Curtis Blakley II, age 60 passed suddenly on August 4th, 2022. Norvan was born Oct 29th, 1961 in Jamestown, TN to the late Norvan and Barbara Blakley. He lived most of his childhood years in Clinton, TN, and later moved to Oneida where he lived and raised his family. He received a bachelor's degree in Business from Cumberland University. He spent most of his career working alongside his father at the family business, Norvan Blakley Motors. Norvan is survived by his 3...

James Jerrold Owens, age 72 of Oneida, TN, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida.  Born November 23, 1949, he was the son of the late Paul and Virginia Trollinger Owens of Dalton, GA. Jerrold graduated from North Whitfield High School and had a love for trucking from which he made a career of long-haul trucking.  He was employed Old Dominion Freight Line of Ringgold, GA. In addition to...

Jeffery E. Morgan, age 57, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wesley and June Webb and Gaither and Ethel Morgan; uncles, Roland Webb, Charlie, Jim, George, Floyd and Noah Morgan and J. Honeycutt; aunts, Thelma Rich and Badie Morgan; the mother of his children, Judy Morgan; and special friend, Nola Branim. He is survived by his parents, Fred and...

Debra Ann Honeycutt, age 67 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Beachtree Manor in Jellico, TN. Born in Oneida, TN on January 17, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Earl and Elsie Marcum Bridges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandparents, Carl and Ethel Laxton Bridges and Fred and Rosa King Marcum; husbands, Onvie Honeycutt and Ernest Honeycutt. Debra is survived by her brother, James Earl Bridges; sister, Brenda Beets and husband...

Caleb Mount Goforth, age 28, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Oneida, TN. Born in Knoxville, TN on December 27, 1993, he was the son of Steve and Tina Laxton Lloyd. He was preceded in death by his grandpa: Milford “Ducky” Laxton; uncle, Jerry Lee Laxton; cousins: Tyler L. Laxton, Savannah L. Laxton, and Jacob W. Laxton. Caleb is survived by his parents: Steve and Tina Laxton Lloyd; precious daughter: Savannah Rose Goforth; mother of his daughter: Brittney N. McKissick;...

Geraldine Joyce (Jerri) Gagne, age 80 of Pioneer, TN passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on September 4, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Gladys Clark Marcum. Jerri was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Donald R. Gagne; brother: Lowell Marcum; sister: Susie Kline. She is survived by her daughters: Donna and husband Steve Woodward of Knoxville,...

Michael Ray Chitwood, age 60, of Winfield, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born April 12, 1962, Michael was the son of Archie and the late Etta Chitwood of Winfield, TN. Michael was a loving father and papaw. In addition to his mother, Michael was preceded in death by his wife: Gayla Doris Chitwood; brother: James Chitwood. In addition to his father, Michael is survived by his daughter: Christy and husband Steve Sheffield of...

James Edward Taylor unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the age of 75 in Oneida, TN. Born in the Glenmary community on September 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Barney Taylor and Doris Taylor. He worked and retired from BorgWarner Automotive Transmission Corporation and was a member of Local 287 of Muncie, Indiana. He served in the Army and was a Vietnam vet. He enjoyed fishing in his free time. He never met a stranger and always loved to talk to everyone,...

Esthel “Shorty” Lewis Cooper, 104, of Hustonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2022, in Danville, KY. He was the son of the late Orb Cooper and Maude Daffron Lacy. He was a member of Mt. Salem Baptist Church and a founding member of the VFW in Oneida Tennessee.  He was a US Army Veteran.  After being discharged from the army, he owned and operated Oneida Super Market in Oneida, TN for 30 years. Shorty spent the next 50 years as a farmer, enjoying...

Roland H. Webb, age 75 of the West Robbins Community passed away on July 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Roland was the son of Wesley H. and Violet June McKinney Webb. He was born on October 13, 1946. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dock and Sylvania Webb, Fannie Belle Huckeby Mckinney and James Jackson McKinney; brothers-in-law, J. Honeycutt and Charlie Human. Roland is survived by his sisters, Gloria...

What follows may not be the traditional obituary, but it is the kind of thing that he enjoyed and often said he would have wanted for himself, so here goes… Jeremy Slade Loper, known as Slade, to all that loved him and “the angry mountain on legs” (to the few that didn’t…)  took his final ride into the sunset on the 21st of July, 2022 at his mountain home in Tennessee where he will be met by his temperamental cocker spaniel Kayliss, the second great love...

M. Joyce Pemberton, age 93, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. She was born May, 10, 1929 in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late James and Lena Simpson. Joyce was a proud homemaker who loved cooking and taking care of her family. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon C. Pemberton; daughter, Sheila Fleming; brother, Granville Simpson, Ruble Simpson and Thomas Simpson and sister, Blana Simpson. She is survived by her children, Sharon Pemberton and Michael...

Mark A. Watters, age 57 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born August 9, 1964, he was the son of the late Bulis and Carol Strunk Watters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter:  Candice Rae Watters Mabry; one granddaughter, Lilly; 4 brothers; 1 sister; and numerous other family members. Mark is survived by his wife:  Melinda Collins Watters; sons:  Mark Watters II,...

Alice Dean Davies Ellis, age 86, departed this life on Monday, July 18, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  She was born August 16, 1935, in Oneida, to Daniel Chester and Mattie Lucretia Stockwell Davies. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband:  Kelley Lee Ellis; sister:  June Davies Phillis; brothers-in-law:  William Earl Phillips and William Woodrum. Alice is survived by her daughter:  Carrie Lee Ellis;...

Loretta Jean Means Lloyd, age 80 of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, with her family around her.   She was born on April 2, 1942, in Oneida, TN to Flonnie Lawson and Huse Means, she was a member of New River Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by Husband Tommy Lloyd, parents Flonnie Lawson, Billy Lawson, Huse Means, Brother Danny Lawson, Sister Beth Ann Means Cassese, and special friend Sue Phillips. She is survived by daughters Kim McKinney &...

David Edward Tate, known to his loved ones as Bubba, was born on June 10, 1954 to the late James (Jimmy) Tate and Reba Ruth Ross Tate.  He passed away at the age of 68 on July 17, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.  Born and raised in Scott County, Robbins Tennessee.  Bubba was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, world traveler, proud Vietnam veteran, and husband to his beloved late wife, Yon Cha Tate.  Bubba spent many years as an aircraft mechanic before eventually settling in...

Darrell Henry Day, age 61 of the Highpoint community departed this life on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on November 11, 1960, he was the son of the late William Harrison Day and Rosie Harness Day. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Harley Dean Day, Carl Lee Day, and Glen Alton Day and two sisters, Patricia Ann Anderson and Jannie Fay Chambers. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia of the High Point...

David Ray Jeffers, age 65 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on December 12, 1956, he was the son of the late Ruth Jeffers and Albert Sexton and special mom Lillie Sexton. David was a long-time employee of Scott County serving as a heavy equipment operator, recycling center supervisor, and bus driver for the Scott County School System. He loved his garden and spending time with family and...

Lon E. Cloyd, age 71 of Robbins, TN passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on February 27, 1951, in Frankfort, KY to the late John and Elsie (Barber) Cloyd. Lon has lived in Robbins, TN for the last 27 years. He also lived in Muncie, Indiana for years before moving to Tennessee. He worked for Exide Battery in Muncie, Indiana before he relocated to Tennessee where he worked at Armstrong Flooring. He was an awesome husband, father, grandpa,...

Carolyn Ann (Myers) Byrge, age 73 of Robbins, TN, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, July 14, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Myers. She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of West Robbins Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Daniel Vern Byrge; infant grandson, Aaron Lee Lawson; infant brother, Michael Myers; nephews, Cpl. James Albert Dale (Bear) Myers and Sgt. Nathan Chad...

Amanda Lavon Ellis Monroe, age 57 of Oneida, TN departed this life on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born on May 9, 1965, she was the daughter of Juanita Ellis and Gordon Ellis. She was of the Baptist faith. Amanda was a loving fiancée, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She loved her grandchildren more than anything. She was preceded in death by her sweet baby grandson, Cole Tye Newport; mother, Juanita Smith Ellis; father, Gordon...

Henry Clay (Herman) Blevins, age 70 of the Capital Hill Community in Huntsville, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 11, 2022, at his home. Born August 12, 1951, he was the son of the late Willard Blevins and Bertha Watson.  Herman was a member of the Capital Hill Baptist Church, and spent a lot of his time in past years in the woods, logging and driving a truck for the Strunk Bros. and Payne Bros.  He also enjoyed his morning and evening porch time with...

Verlon Caldwell, age 90, of Helenwood, TN departed his earthly home on July 11, 2022, at Cumberland Village in Lafollette, TN, surrounded by his family. Born March 10, 1932, he was the son of the late Jake and Princess Farmer Caldwell. In addition to his parents, Verlon was preceded in death by his wife: Cora Smith Caldwell; children: Ricky Caldwell, Teresa Bridges, Sharon Boyatt, and Wendell Caldwell; several brothers and sisters. Verlon is survived by his children: Cathy Caldwell,...

Juanita Ann (Annie) Watson Gislason, age 48, of the Williams Creek community of Oneida, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 11, 2022, at her home. She was born May 29, 1974, in Ft. Hood, Texas, to Jerry and Janet Chambers Watson. Annie was a long-time teacher at Fairview Elementary School and had retired in February of 2022. Annie was also known by her pen name, Sydney Logan, under which she published over a dozen novels. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jamie Watson and her...

  J. D. Reed, age 95 of Oneida, TN, passed away on July 5, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center.  Born April 30, 1927, he was the son of the late Jerome and Ophia Acres Reed.  J. D. was WWII Veteran of the United States Navy.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church where he was the head Usher and a Deacon for many years and was loved by everyone.  He loved to hunt fish, go camping, working on the farm, and Bluegrass Music.  He had a very special love...

Arvel C. “Redman” Blevins, age 53 of Jamestown, TN departed this life on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born in Scott County, TN on January 18, 1969, to the late Sheila Kay Jeffers. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Willard Christopher Blevins; grandmother, Bertha Watson; sister, Darlene Lawson; uncle, RD Blevins; mother-in-law, Wanda Jaworski; sister-in-law, Ginger Evans;...

Gary McConnell Morgan, age 74 of West Chicago, IL, passed away on July 2, 2022. Loving husband of 48 years to Patricia A. Morgan. Beloved father of Deanne Ramsey, Sharon (Frank) Nejedly, Wayne (Tracy) Morgan, Gary (Beverly) Morgan Jr., Daniel Leithem and James Morgan. Dear son of the late Harl Morgan and Mary Brady. Proud grandfather to 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Teressa (Ron) Braden, Marilyn Reed, Craig (Hope) Morgan, Beverly West, Brenda (James) Sedlock,...

Lila Jeanette Acres, age 87 of Oneida, TN passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at her home. She was born in Crab Orchard, KY on December 24, 1934. She graduated from East Tennessee Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in 1956 and was one of the original staff members at Scott County Hospital and worked there for 27½ years. In the early 80's, she helped bring the first home healthcare agency into Scott County and worked with home health for 11 years until her retirement. She was a...

Ollie Francis (Tiny) Sims, age 94 of Helenwood, TN departed this life peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at home with her loving family by her side. Born in New River, TN on March 9, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Earnest and Inis Parton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Sims; brothers, Andrew Parton and wife Selma, Gordon Parton, and Doyle Parton; and daughter-in-law, Tabatha Sims. She is survived by her son, Jeff Sims and...

Cheryl Elene (Adkins) Strunk, age 57 of the Fairview Community, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 7, 1964, to the late Billy Ray Adkins and the late Marsha Ruth (Sexton) Adkins. She was a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents: Leonis and Lucille (Thomas) Sexton, Thomas Adkins, and Alene Adkins Seiber; father and...

Michael C. Garrett, age 76, of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at the University of TN Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born December 10, 1945, he was the son of the late Lansden Carson ‘Rodney’ and Ivona Jones Garrett.   Michael accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age; graduated from Oneida High School in 1963; and worked at Arvin Industries at which time he was drafted into the United States Army in 1965.  He served during the...

Faye Loraine Patterson, age 63 of Nashville, TN, formerly of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at the TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Born in Oneida, TN on April 13, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Rose Ella Abbott Patterson.  Faye was a member of Pine Hill United Baptist Church. She was a loving mother who cherished being with her family. She loved children, and she spent most of her time helping to raise her nieces and...

Freddie Jean Goad, age 85 of Crossville, TN passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on May 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Pearl Phipps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lee Goad; infant grandson, Kaleb Lee Miller; father-in-law, Reason Goad; mother-in-law, Iva Goad; sisters, Joan Kennedy and husband Junior, Joyce Brainard, Sue Knight, Jenny Simmons and...

Helen Rose Pergram Johnson Duncan of Oneida, TN went to her heavenly home on Friday, June 17, 2022. Helen was a faithful woman who loved her Lord, family, Church, and community as a member of Pentecost Baptist Church. Helen was born in Norma, TN on August 19, 1932, as the second daughter of Corbin Pergram and Artha Christian. Helen shared her caring and gracious nature with patients as an LPN at Scott County Hospital for 25 years. Helen enjoyed her vegetable garden and sharing its bounty...

Mary Etta Smith, age 81 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at her home. Born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 26, 1940, she was the daughter of the late James and Nora Lipscomb. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Oneida. She was a retired schoolteacher having taught 1st grade at Oneida Elementary School for 31 years from June 12, 1968 to 1999. She loved teaching children to read. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Harold Smith;...

Floyd Dean Morgan, age 57 of Oneida, TN passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN with his sister Lowanna and husband Jerry by his side. He was born in Jellico, TN on April 1, 1965. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lonas Smith; father, Dean Litton; adoptive father, Finley Morgan; cousin, Amy Byrd; maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Alice Byrd; paternal grandparents, Floyd and Lucinda Litton; special nephew, Austin Stanley. He...

John Ray Partin, age 98 of Powell, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Elmcroft/American House of Halls. Up until just a few months ago he was a member of Tennova fitness center where he enjoyed water aerobics. He was a member, deacon, Sunday school teacher and Bible study teacher at Pentecost Baptist Church (Oneida, TN) until his move to Knoxville, TN in 1973. He became a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. John Ray Partin was born January 6, 1924, in the Watch community,...

Mary Katherine Armstrong, age 59 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at her home.  Born October 8, 1962, in Carmi, IL, she was the daughter of the late Rae and Lucille Trammell Armstrong.  Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oneida.  She loved her nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews as if they were her own.  She loved helping with children, whether at church, or when she was an aide at Oneida Schools, or just...

James Larry Goodman, age 72 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at his home.  Born January 28, 1950, in Oneida, he was the son of the late Morris and Gertrude Harding Goodman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters:  Kay Hicks, Betty Hutson, and JoAnn Sexton; brothers:  Kenneth, Earl, and Paul David Goodman; father and mother-in-law:  Douglas and Emma Bertram. Larry is survived by his wife:  Ann Bertram Goodman;...

Bernadene Botts Lawson, age 56, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at the LaFollette Medical Center in LaFollette, Tennessee.  Born May 13, 1966, she was the daughter of Bernard and Lily Ruth Presley Botts.  Bernadene worked as a LPN and was a member of the Norma Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers:  Steven and Bernard Michael Botts; niece:  Misty Lane Strunk; nephew:  Carrie Botts; first husband: ...