All Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Ophelia Jeffers Laxton, age 90 of the Pioneer Community, passed away on Saturday evening, March 24, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born August 1, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bettie Boshears Jeffers.  Ophelia was a charter member of the Calvary Baptist Church where she served as a long term clerk and choir member. In addition to her parents, Ophelia was preceded in death by her...

Donnie “Rupe” Wilson, age 59 of Oneida, TN passed away on March 22, 2018 at his home after a short illness. Donnie was born on December 21, 1958 in Scott County to Robert L Wilson and Mildred Wilson. He graduated from Oneida High School.  He was an...

  Raymond James Hill age 46 of Robbins, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 20, 1972 he is the son of James R. and Violet Cross Hill. Raymond lived in New York City, New York while pursuing a career in acting. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Bud and Alda Cross and James and Eva Hill; Aunt: Laura Mae...

  Ikuyo "Meiko" West, age 87, of the Grave Hill Community in Oneida, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Oneida Nursing & Rehab Center.   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles West and her son, CJ. She is survived by her family in Japan; also, special friends Keiko Galloway and family; Charlotte and Dudley Crabtree; Beverly West; Paul, Logan and...

Lisa Ann Sexton, age 53 of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, formerly of Scott County, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Oneida. She was preceded in death by her parents: Carlis Stringer and Hattie Wright Stringer; dad: Clifford Koger brothers: Ernest Wright and Leonard Wright; sister: Peggy Dabe. She is survived by her mom: Reba Koger; son Steven Derek Sexton and wife Michelle of...

Nevada Mae Corder 69 years, 4 months, and 4 days of Stearns, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, March 19, 2018 at her home. She was born November 15, 1948 in Strunk, Kentucky to the late RL West and Mabel (King) West. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Corder, sisters, Wanda Crabtree, Brenda Watters, and Katherine Soard, and brothers, Jack West, Robert West, and Noble West. Surviving...

Joseph Carlsen passed away in Oneida, Tennessee on March 16, 2018 where he resided since 1998. Born 1922, Joe grew up in New Jersey until 1930 when he spent a year at his grandparent’s house in Sandoya, Norway.  He returned back to New Jersey until he entered the US Navy in 1940.  Joseph had a 20-year career in the US Navy where he served in the convoys of the Atlantic and the liberation of Philippines in the Pacific.  Joe served in other conflicts up to...

Stephanie Lynn Jeffers Morrell, age 51 of Huntsville, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born September 7, 1966 in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of Charlotte Jeffers and the late James Jeffers.  Stephanie was a member of the White Rock Baptist Church. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by grandparents:  Mary and Burl Jeffers, and William and Evelyn Jeffers;...

Jonnie Ruth West Watters, age 54, of Oneida, TN, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. Jonnie was of the Baptist faith, and worked as an ER nurse at Scott County Hospital for several years.  She was loved by those that knew her.     Born in Scott County, TN on January 23, 1964, she was the daughter of the late John Curtis and Barnie Ruth...

Huston Cooper, age 74 of Oneida, Tennessee departed this life on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his home with his boys and daughters-in-law at his side. Born on May 29, 1943, he was the son of the late James Arvil and Lula Bell Darrow Cooper.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years Kathy Cooper, son Garrett Lee Cooper, daughters Christina, Malinda and Jennifer, great-granddaughters Kinly and Kamryn,...

Forrest “Skeet” Terry, age 73 of Winfield, Tennessee, departed this life on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Tennova North in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born August 12, 1944 in Winfield, TN to the late Claude & Lucille Terry of Winfield. Forrest, better known as Skeet, was the type of person that never saw a stranger. He worked for many years as a Sunbeam Bread man, the Chinqapin frame maker, and the last job before he retired, as an employ of...

Melba Rose Ellis Burke, age 72 of Oneida, TN passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at her home.  Born August 22, 1945 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Melbert and Audna Phillips Ellis.  Melba was a member of the White Rock Baptist Church; loved life which included being a wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter:  Carmella King; sisters:  Kathy and Ella...

  Gerald Wayne Wilson age 55 of Winfield, Tennessee passed away on Saturday March 10, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on March 11, 1962 to the late Eugene and Eva Daugherty Wilson. Gerald was saved at the age of 35 and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his brother: Nelson Greg Wilson and wife Francine; grandparents Sterling and...

Donnie Lee Williams age 43 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee. He was born on August 29, 1974 in Norma, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his mother: Carolyn Williams; brother: Johnny Williams; grandparents: Ronda and Gladys Williams. He is survived by his father: Ronnie Williams; daughters: Felecia Lawson and husband Jonathan, and Makeyla...

Kenard Lee Carson, age 82, passed to eternal life on Thursday, March 8, 2018 with his wife, children, and grandchildren by his side at the Somerset Hospital Hospice Care Unit in Somerset, KY.  Born July 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Leon and Laura Cecil Carson. After high school Kenard joined the U.S. Army, worked for Western Union, and Highland Telephone Cooperative until his retirement in July of 2000. In addition to...

Ocie Violet Cross Maxey, age 96, passed to eternal life on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Heritage Springs Healthcare in Ohio. Ocie is preceded in death by her husband Jacob Clifford Maxey; daughters: Joyce Howard Laws, Alice Strunk, Mary Clevenger, Evelyn Maxey, Patricia Webb; parents Dora and Gathie Cross; brothers: Alfred Cross and Maynard Cross; sisters: Thelma Sauls and Jenetta Duncan; step-son Bob Ross. She is survived by and...

Verda “Buddy” Cope, Jr. age 81 of Robbins, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Scott County, TN on April 11, 1936 to the late Geneva West and Verda Cope Sr. Buddy was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Robbins, TN. He was baptized on June 20, 1948, ordained as a deacon on April 2, 1967, and chairman for 18 years. He was also the superintendent of Sunday school for...

Richard Allen Dishman, age 53 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at his home.  He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on May 31, 1964 to Ruby Henry and the late Arnold Ray Dishman. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife Melissa Dishman; brother Billy Dishman; and his maternal and paternal grandparents; cousins, uncles, aunts, brothers-in-law and many other loved ones. Survived by his...

  Gary Anthony Cross, age 58, of Scott County, TN, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2018 at his home.  Born August 21, 1959 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Reason West and Dorothy D. Cross.    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother:  Mike Cross. He is survived by his wife:  Bobbi Cross; his children:  Kristie Holbert, Robert Hallock and Rory...

Cheryl Lynn Mason, age 59 of Helenwood, Tennessee, departed this life on March 1, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. Born on April 2, 1958 to the late Charles and Hazel Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Gil Clark; sister Donna Ellis. She is survived by her husband Charles Mason; children Hurshel Mason, Daniel Mason, Emma Cooper and Betsy Mason; Brother Doyle Clark; Sister...

James “Randy” West, age 57 of Oneida, TN, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, after a long battle with leukemia. He was surrounded by his family. Born November 7, 1960, in Scott County, TN, he was the eldest child of June Wolford West and the late James Rodney West. He was a member of the Pine Creek United Baptist Church. Randy was a graduate of Oneida High School and earned his Bachelors of Science at MTSU. He worked for...

Delbert Litton, aged 85 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on August 10, 1932 in Oneida, Tennessee. Mr. Litton was a member of Pentecost Baptist Church in Oneida, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents Arlena and Jim Litton; sister Lula Jeffers; brother Bill Litton; special niece Cordellia Bauswell; son-in-law George Henry;...

Genia Ardilla Massey, age 41 of Pioneer, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee. Genia was the daughter of Rosie Harness Massey and the late Gene Massey.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents: LeRoy and Emma Harness and Chester and Elminia Massey; great grandparents: Cade and Lula Day and John and Martha Harness.   Survived by...

Tayce Cru Smith, age 13 of Oneida, Tennessee, an angel on Earth that touched so many lives, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side.   Tayce was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 17, 2004 to Tabitha and Cristopher Smith.  He was preceded in death by his great grandparents: Roy and Billie Canfield, Harry and Gertrude Monday, Guy and Venna Smith, and Charles and...