All Obituaries

William McKinley Carson, age 78 of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on December 15, 1939 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Bailey Carson and Orpha Mae Chambers Carson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. William is survived by his wife of 52 years Myrtle (Midge) Carson; children, William Carson, II of Clinton, TN and Eric Carson of Monroe,...

Terry Eugene VanHook, age 65 of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at his home.  Born October 15, 1953 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Robert Cecil and Carlene Simpson VanHook.  Terry was a member of the Big Ridge Missionary Baptist Church until he moved to Dandridge and became a member of Deep Springs Missionary Baptist Church.  He loved to play guitar and sing, as well as fish. In addition to his parents, he was...

Anthony Allen (Tony) Knight, age 70 of Huntsville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Big South Fork Community Hospital.  Tony was born in Muncie, Indiana on December 26, 1947. Preceded in death by his brothers: Benny, Kenny, and Jack Knight; sisters: Marge Green, Wanda Clark, Soma Knight and Dorothy (aka Dot). Survived by his wife Frances Phillips; son Tony Knight, Jr.; daughter Misty Dills and husband Jason; grandson Ty Corn and wife Jessica;...

  Mr. John Allen, age 79 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at his home.  Born May 28, 1939 in Oswego, Campbell County, TN, he was the son of the late Millard and Essie Marshall Allen.  Mr. Allen was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, and was retired from the Smalley Manufacturing Co. where he worked for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Glen J., Charles, and Harrison Allen; sisters: ...

Santina Breeden, age 41 of Allardt, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born on October 31, 1977, she was the daughter of Betty Lou Lackey Lindsay and Sam Lindsay, Sr. Santina was a loving mother, daughter, wife, sister and friend. Santina was a very kind-hearted person and had compassion for everyone she met. She fought a long, hard battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold...

Muriel Louise Thompson Stephens, age 82 of Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, November 5, 2018 to be with her son, Donnie Williams. Also waiting at the gate were her husband, parents, brothers and their wives, and many family and friends. Muriel was born on March 8, 1936 to John and Dora Murphy Thompson. Her siblings were Morris Thompson, Earl Thompson her twin, Betty Thompson and Johnny Roy Thompson. Left here to meet her again some sweet day are her children,...

Betty Lou Millsap Cross Morgan, age 85 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at her home. Born on March 9, 1933 in Oneida, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Gracie Fox Millsap. Betty was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served as the church secretary for 25 years. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend. She was well known for her coconut pies. With love, she made them for friends and family. She was...

Danny Wilson, age 73 of Winfield, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born in Scott County on August 11, 1945, he was the son of the late Genie Wilson and Mable Ryan Wilson. He was married to his lovely wife Eunice Wilson for 49½ years. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Winfield, Tennessee. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene Wilson, Jim Wilson, Gary Wilson...

Mr. Hubert Davis, age 93 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Facility.  Born March 1, 1925 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late James Howard and Mary Elizabeth Terry Davis.  He was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army; and a Deacon of the Big Ridge Missionary Baptist Church since 1985. In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his brothers:  Herthel and Robert Lee Davis; sisters: ...

Mr. Donald Lee Jeffers, age 78 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born March 31, 1940 in Oneida, TN to the late Dester Cleo Jeffers, Sr. and Hazel Lucille Terry Carson.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his biological father and mother:  Lee Goodman and Susie Keeton Goodman, who raised him; father and mother-in-law:  Olson West and Mable Terry West;...

Bro. James O. (Jim) Laxton, age 88 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at his home. Born in Oneida, Tennessee on September 1, 1930, he was the son of the late Elbert Laxton and Mary Etta West Laxton. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He lived in the Oneida area his entire life and was the pastor at Pentecost Baptist Church for 45 years. He loved his Lord, church and family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Janice Laxton, infant...

Hugh E. (H.E.) Hearn, age 70 of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, departed this earthly life on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Selmer, TN on December 18, 1947, he was the son of the late Mayhugh and Canetha Hearn of Selmer, TN. He graduated from Selmer High School as salutatorian, attended University of the South at Sewanee and graduated in 1971 from University of Tennessee in Civil Engineering. He earned Eagle Scout and the God and Country award in...

A much-loved husband, father and grandpa, Paul (Ricky) Parker, 64 of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 19, 2018. Ricky served with the ARMY National Guard for 18 years, which included IRAQI Freedom 278th/117 Platoon out of Athens, TN and received an honorable discharge in April 2012. He also had a career in petroleum truck driving.  He was born on December 31st, 1953, and baptized at an early age as Presbyterian. He was a graduate of Scott High 1972. He...

Charles McKinley Smith, age 80 of Fairfield, Ohio, formerly of Scott County, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Mount Healthy Christian Village with his loving family by his side. Born September 7, 1938, he was the son of the late Edd Smith and Ruby J. Carson Smith. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of West Oneida Baptist Church. He graduated from Oneida High School and he served 4 years in the Air Force. He taught auto mechanics at Scarlet Oaks High School. He worked for...

John H. Oliver, age 65 of Huntsville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Big South Fork Medical Center, in Oneida, TN.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by West-Murley Funeral Home. West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of John H. Oliver.

Ashlyn Jame Nichole Moore, age 12 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Winfield, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Nickie Nichole Goodman Moore and Quinton James Moore. She attended Burchfield Elementary School, played softball, loved the outdoors, music and being around people she loved. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Eddie Goodman and Melissa Smith and Curtis Moore; great grandparent Willard Goodman; and aunt Beverly Jeffers. She is survived by...

Virgie Bernice Adkins Hutson, age 76 of Huntsville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 at her home. Born September 9, 1942, she is the daughter of the late James Ernest Byrd, Sr. and Sylbia Byrd. Virgie was a member of the Norma Baptist Church and was strong in her faith.  She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, painting and playing her organ.  She worked for many years in the nursing profession before her retirement and was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and...

Philip (PC) Smith, age 90 of Oneida, Tennessee, formerly of Natchez, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge with his loving family by his side. Born in Natchez, Mississippi he was the son of the late Philip W. Smith and Bessie Halford Smith. He was an avid coon hunter and gardener. He worked for the International Paper Company for 39 ½ years. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Natchez, Mississippi. He was...

Virgil David Cecil, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his home in Winfield, Tennessee with his loving family by his side. David lost his two-year battle with cancer. He was the first child born in Mine 18 Camp, Barthel, Kentucky to Desdie and Virgil Cecil on January 10, 1941. As a child, his family moved to Dixie where he grew up. As a young man, he had many jobs and learned many trades. In 1961, he met and married his loving wife, Virginia Taylor. They moved to Louisville...

  June (Daugherty) Todd, age 73 of Robbins, Tennessee passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 peacefully at her home following a long battle with cancer. Born in Winfield, Tennessee on February 25, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Sterling and Ruth (Adkins) Daugherty. She was a born again Christian and faithfully attended the First Baptist Church of Robbins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Roger Dale Todd; infant son, Dale Edward...

Helen Overton Sweet, age 61 of Pine Knot, Kentucky formerly of Robbins, Tennessee passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith.  She is preceded in death by her father, Everett (Blackey) Overton; daughters, Annie Overton and Barbie Hill; brother, Jerry Overton; niece, Jessica Smith.  Helen is survived by her mother Vela Slaven; daughter: Lola Sweet Stansberry; sisters: Lola Overton and Ella Rose; brothers: Pharaoh and Adam Overton;...

Mrs. Nesba Ree Sexton Yancey Duncan, age 91 of the Cherry Fork Community in Helenwood, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at her home.  Born in Scott County, TN on February 4, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Arlin and Vela Elizabeth Wilkerson Sexton.  She was a member of the Faith of God Non-Denominational Church in Helenwood, TN.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband:  Willard Yancey; daughter:  Wanda...

Shelby Jean (Pennington) McDonald, age 82 of Kingston, Tennessee, formerly of Oneida, was called home on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 9, 1936 in Oneida, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Clifton and Maxine (Anderson) Pennington.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wiley and Belle (Lowe) Anderson, Luther C. and Anna (Keeton) Pennington and sister, Anna...

Lautin Laxton, age 94 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Huntsville Manor Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife, Alice Laxton and brother John Thomas and Phyllis Laxton of Spokane, WA; three children, son Phillip and wife Pam of Nashville; daughter Gail Laxton Duncan of Clinton; daughter Rosemary Laxton of Clinton; three grandchildren Chase Duncan and wife Tonya of Florida; Autumn Lawson of Clinton; Heather Skelton and husband Paul of Nashville; two...

Beatrice Harness, age 77 of the Ditney Trail Community, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday morning, September 26, 2018 at her daughter’s home in LaFollette, TN following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 24, 1941 to the late Thomas and Lettie Bowling. She was a member of Lone Mountain Missionary Baptist Church and supporter of the Worldwide Church of God for the past 55 years.  Beatrice enjoyed gardening and taking care of her animals on her small farm. She...

  James Kelsie Phillips, age 75 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018.  Born October 30, 1942 in Scott County, he was the son of the late Riley and Marie Acres Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son:  Randall Lee Jeffers; brothers:  Elbert Lee, Herbert Riley, Otho and Loyd Phillips; sisters:  Shella Kaye Sexton, Judy Novella Kidd; brother-in-law:  Roy Neal; in-laws:  Guy C. and Anna Fortner Jeffers;...

Linda M. Lowe, age 96 of Huntsville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Franklin and Mary Jane Massengale and was a lifelong member of the Smokey Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Lowe; infants, Johnny Wayne and Roger Dean Lowe; son, Billy Lowe and wife, Joyce; daughter, Jennifer Louise Lowe; five brothers and seven sisters. Linda is survived by three children,...

Shirley Brummett Jeffers, age 71 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at her home. She was a member of Pine Creek United Baptist Church in Oneida, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents Otis and Ruby Griffith Brummett, an infant daughter; and special friend Neva Norris. She is survived by her husband Charles Ray Jeffers; children: Charles Ray Jeffers Jr, Sherrie Walden and husband Rick; 3 grandchildren: Ricky Dale Walden, Seth Lloyd, Dalton Walden and...

Geraldine Jeffers, age 78 of the Buffalo Bridge community, departed this life on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side.  Born October 1, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Dutch Sexton and the late Genera Seabolt.  Geraldine was the oldest member of the Buffalo Bridge Missionary Baptist Church.  She was a loving wife, mother and mamaw. Mrs. Jeffers was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Paul Jeffers; son-in-law...

James Maley Johnson, Jr., age 51 of Robbins, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center. He was born in Covington, KY on January 16, 1967 to the late James and Margaret Ann Owens Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew Jerry Lee Johnson, Jr. He is survived by his fiancée Nelie Brummett; sisters Peggy and husband Dellno Whitehead and Carol Roark and husband Kenneth; brother Jerry Johnson, Sr. and...

Mr. William Carl ‘Bill’ West, age 76 of Madison, AL, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, AL.  He was born May 9, 1942 to the late Oscar West and Alta Gibson West Carson.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in active duty in Vietnam.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife:  Janie Simpson West; and a sister:  Nancy West Holiday. He is survived by his...

Roger (Hobo) McKinley Jeffers II, age 46 passed away Tuesday September 18, 2018 at the Big South Fork Regional Medical Center.  Roger was born on January 2, 1972 in Oneida, TN to Roger and Lola Jeffers. He was a lifelong member of the Leatherwood Baptist Church (Opossum Rock Baptist). He is preceded in death by his Father Roger McKinley Jeffers I and his grandparents Caney and Maudie Terry, Earl and Evie Jeffers, Alford and Melody Jeffers. He is survived by his mother and father...

Manford Mark Lay, age 54 of Huntsville, Tennessee, departed this life on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. Born in Scott County, TN July 28, 1964, he was the son of the late Rev. Odus Paul Lay and Mildred Hazel Foust Lay. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Bobby Gibson. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia Ann Gibson Lay; children, Mark Anthony Lay and wife Savannah and Christina (Tina) Marie Lay...

  Mr. Jerry Lynn Morgan, age 65 of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018.  Born July 6, 1953 in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of the late William E. and Lola Phillips Morgan. Mr. Morgan chose cremation. A complete obituary will follow. Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Jerry Lynn Morgan.

Mr. Jason Wade Smith, age 40 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida.  Born September 9, 1977 in Oak Ridge, TN, he was the son of Michael Smith and Lois Bohnenkemper Demille. He was preceded in death by his grandparents:  Edgar and Omigene Smith and H. K. Bohnenkemper. In addition to his parents, he is survived by the mother of his two children, Blake and Brandon Smith, Stephanie Burgman; mother of his son: ...

Mrs. Anna Lovett, age 75 of Oneida TN, passed away on Friday September 7, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born June 9, 1943 in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of the late Clifton and Maxine (Anderson) Pennington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jim Lovett; Grandparents Wiley and Belle (Lowe) Anderson, Luther C. and Anna (Keeton) Pennington. She is survived by her loving daughter Kim (Lovett) Cross and husband Cameron; sons...

Virginia Alberta Thomas Collier, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.  Virginia Alberta Thomas Collier was born on January 16, 1926 in Oneida, Tennessee. She was the oldest child of seven children to Walter and Rachel Thomas. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Alberta went to Berea College in Berea Kentucky at age 16. She received her high school diploma there in 1944. She then graduated with a Bachelor of Science in...

Hollis Junior Sexton, age 80 of Robbins, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Scott County, Tennessee on May 13, 1938, he was the son of the late Willard and Sarah Harness Sexton. He was of the Baptist faith and served as a deacon at Solid Rock Baptist Church.  He was a United States Army Veteran. Hollis moved to Ohio in 1968 and retired from Ford Motor Company in Lorain, Ohio in 1998. Upon his retirement he moved...

Denise Ann (Stephens) Slaven, age 44 of Oak Ridge, TN formerly of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side.  Born on June 15, 1974 in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of J. C. and Brenda (Stephens) Triplett. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Brenda (Stephens) Triplett; stepfather, Bill Triplett; grandparents, Dewey and Junie Stephens, Lewis and Goldie Terry; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leo and Doris...

Mr. Babe Ruth Ball, age 83 of Pine Knot, KY, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the Signature Health Care Facility in Pine Knot.  Born March 5, 1935, he was the son of the late James M. (Jim) and Evelyn Solomon Ball. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son:  James Douglas Ball; brother:  Richard Ball; four half-brothers and 1 half-sister. Babe is survived by his children:  Brenda, Vina Jean, Velda Kaye, Larry Ball, Boyd Wayne Ball and Troy...

Melanie Joann Crowley, age 59 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Scott County, Tennessee on June 25, 1959 to the late Hurstle and Loretta Griffith Hill. She was a member of the Black Oak Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roger Crowley; son Luke Hill, sister Kay Massengale. Survived by her daughter Bethany...

Mr. Charles Dean Sexton, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018.  Born December 1, 1939, he was the son of the late Chester Charles and Oma Bell Acres Sexton.  He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law:  Leonard and Ida Bell Reed; siblings:  Albert Sexton, Lilly Jean Thrasher, Carolyn Sue Griffith; and nephew:  Aaron Wade Sexton. Mr. Sexton is...

Mrs. Hazel Lucille Terry Carson, age 95 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center.  Born August 5, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Cullem and Prenta Chambers Terry.  Mrs. Carson was a member Tunnel Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Andy Carson; son:  Richard Carson; and daughter:  Phyllis Weeks. She is survived by her son:  Donald Jeffers and...

Sandra Kay Boyatt Crabtree, age 68 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Friday August 17, 2018 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Born October 11, 1949 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Boyce and Laura Miller Boyatt.  Sandra was a member of the Black Oak Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years:  Johnny Crabtree; special friend:  Jenny Billings; special daughter:  Miki...

Richard Dwayne Parson, age 60 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2018 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on December 24, 1957 to Imogene Parson and the late Willard Parson. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brothers Jack Parson of Oneida, Steve Parson of Hartford, Indiana; and Jeff Parson of Oneida. Survived by his mother Imogene Parson of Oneida, Tennessee; daughter Jami Baker...

Helen Rose McNorton King, age 61, of Helenwood, Tennessee, formerly of Shelbyville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 26, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to the late Kenneth Goodman and Evelyn Caldwell. She is preceded in death by her brother: Jim Goodman and James Goodman; sister Donna Songer; grandson: Dillion McGhee. She is survived by her committed partner: Randy King; Children: Her loving daughter and caregiver,...

Claudene Laxton, age 59 of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the Huntsville Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Huntsville, TN.  Born January 28, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Dorothy West Laxton. In addition to her parents, Claudene was preceded in death by her brother:  Robert Laxton. She is survived by her sister:  Wilda Goodman and husband Onis of Helenwood, TN niece:  Nichole Knight and husband Logan of Powell, TN;...

Junior Garrett, age 86 of Robbins, Tennessee, departed this life on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Junior was born on October 16, 1931 in Fentress County, Tennessee to the late Oral Garrett and Nola Shoemaker Garrett and loving stepfather Marshall Garrett. Junior is a member of Low Gap Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother: Oscar Garrett and wife Dona Cotton Garrett and second wife Hazel Lilly Garrett; sister: Wilma Garrett Cotton and husband Tommy...

Mr. Autho “Bo” Foster, age 88 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center in Oneida, TN.  Born August 27, 1929 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Elzie and Letha Thomas Foster. In addition to his parents, Bo was preceded in death by his brother:  Arnold Foster of Phoenix, AZ and Robert Harold (Bob) Foster of Oneida, TN; grandparents:  Ephraim and Margaret Boyatt Foster and John and Emily Chambers...

Ronny Epperson, age 60 of Robbins, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee. Friends may visit with the Epperson family on Friday, August 17, 2018 from 1 p.m. until time of the memorial service at 3 p.m. at the Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church in Robbins, Tennessee. Burial will follow in the Kilbeck Cemetery in the Black Creek Community.  Following the burial, a bereavement meal will be served in the basement...