All Obituaries

Don N. Walker, age 79 of Winfield, Tennessee passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 20, 1941 in Perry County, Kentucky to the late Ballard Walker, Jr. and Bertha Combs Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister; mother and father-in-law, James Bridges and Geneva King Bridges; sisters-n-law, Lana Bridges, Sandra Bridges Lay, Regina Bridges, Gayle Chitwood Bridges and Teresa Caldwell Bridges. He is survived by his...

Lynn H. Duncan passed away on Sunday, August 1st, after fighting a very courageous battle against cancer. She was surrounded in her last days with love from her husband, children, and grandchildren - all of whom she was so proud. She was born on July 24, 1949, in Sewanee, TN, and was preceded in death by her parents, Hub and Marion Hawkins. She is survived by her devoted husband, John J. Duncan, Jr., children Tara (Bryn) Richardson, Whitney (Jason) Brown, John Duncan lll (financée...

Flora Lee Cross Duncan, age 93 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at her home with her loving family by her side.  Born February 28, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Gathie and Dora Bridges Cross.   Flora was a loving mother, grandmother, and special friend to everyone, and a great caregiver to several people.  She was a life-long member of the New Light United Baptist Church, and loved her church family, singing in the choir, and helping in...

Gloria Faye Leach, age 68 of Robbins, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. She was born in Scott County, TN on February 20, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Velma York Smithers. Gloria is survived by her daughter, Sheena Koger and husband Jason and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 2 p.m. until time of the funeral...

Curtis Crabtree, age 68 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Mount Pisgah, KY on July 5, 1953, he was the son of the late Joel Sherman and Becky Crabtree. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Erwin Crabtree; brothers and sisters-in-law, R.T. Walden, Danny Goad, Kathy Crabtree, Ray Seiber, Ray and Sheila Erwin; grandson, Jameson Crabtree; mother and father-in-law, Delphia and...

Harry O. Raines, Jr. age 77 of Robbins, TN departed this life on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Robbins, TN on May 11, 1944. Harry was a member of the Black Creek Crossroads Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Raines; mother, Neltha Raines; two brothers, William and Freddie Raines; son, Anthony Raines; and one infant daughter, Susan Raines. Harry is survived by his wife, Lula Raines; brothers, Oscar Raines, Vernon and wife Shirley;...

April Lee Bowling, age 70 of the West Robbins Community, in Robbins, TN, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born May 17, 1951, in Bethel, OH, she was the daughter of the late John and Bonnie Craycraft Luck. April is survived by her daughter:  Stasha Lena Little and fiancé Danny Bowling; grandchildren:  Briana Little and Tyler Little; sister:  Cindy Dean; and brother:  Robin Luck; and other...

Anthony Harness, age 15 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born in Scott County, TN on October 22, 2005. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Garland and Dorothy Harness. Anthony is survived by his father, Danny Harness; mother, Brenda Chambers and husband James; sisters, Marie Harness and partner Kassidy Sharp, Jerica Harness and fiancé Cody Lowe, Kendra Newport, and Adrianna Harness;...

Joyce Washam Lloyd, age 74 of Pioneer, TN passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on June 11, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Eva (Smithers) Washam. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Lloyd; sister-in-law, Dorothy Kidd; brother, Billy Washam; and brother-in-law, J.C. Lloyd. Joyce is survived by one daughter, Shandle Lynn Turner (Tyler); sisters, Mae...

Ava Lucille Dishman Wright, age 87 of Robbins, TN passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Beech Tree Post-Acute and Rehab Center in Jellico, TN. Born in Monticello, KY on June 1, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Archie Menzo and Bertha Lee (Shoopman) Dishman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Brady Wright; one sister, Linda Univee Brummett; four brothers, Archie Dishman, Jr., Ralph, Ray, and Walter Russell Dishman. Lucille is survived by one...

  Martha Nell Pennington, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Lake Cumberland Hospice.  Born June 8, 1941 in Helenwood, TN, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Edith Howell Brookshire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands:  Jimmy Joe Pennington and Willard Brackett; brothers:  Ray Brookshire and Buel Brookshire; and sister:  Jane Harris.  Martha is survived by her sister:  Joyce Gorley;...

Edna West, age 84 of Oneida, TN passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN. She was born in Campbell County, TN on July 22, 1936. She was a member of White Rock Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rachel Vann and husband, James West. Edna is survived by her granddaughter, Nicole and Greg Harness; son, Rockie West and Jewell Norris; daughters, Brenda West and Jeff Woodward and Doris West; grandchildren, April Sexton, Adam...

Derek Chester Phillips, age 36 of Huntsville, TN passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Oak Ridge, TN on March 9, 1985, he was the son of Chester Phillips and the late Sheryl Ann Abbott Garrett. He was a member of New Life Tabernacle. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Chester Brian Phillips and Shannon Lee Phillips; grandmothers, May Helen Phillips and Shirley Fry; and grandfather, Hermen...

Goldman Lee Strunk, age 89 of Florence, KY, formerly of Scott Co., TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 12, 2021.  Born December 16, 1931, in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late J. T. and Ethel Stanfill Strunk. He was preceded in death by his children:  Deborah Smith, and David Strunk; siblings:  Hobert Strunk, infant baby brother, Estelle King, Pearl Perkins, Hurstle Strunk, Gilbert Strunk, Raymond Strunk, Agnes Blevins, Charity Strunk, and Fred...

Anthony “Tony” McAlister, age 72 of Pioneer, TN passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, at his home. He was the son of the late Alvin and Lucy Teevogt McAlister. Tony was a Vietnam veteran, liked radio-controlled aircraft, and competition shooting and had won several trophies. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his best friend Patricia Pemberton. He is survived by his brothers, Bradley Hundley of Pioneer, and Charlie McAlister of Florida. Tony’s...

Glenda F. Scott, age 76 of Lancing, TN fell asleep in death on July 10, 2021 at home. She was born in Madisonville, Tennessee on March 12, 1945, to the late Homer and Ollie Burl Kile.  She was a member of the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Jamestown, Tennessee. She is survived by her husband Dale Scott; her son Tim Brown and Linda; her daughter Janice F. Saunders and husband Mike; granddaughters: Amber Brown and Madisen Saunders; great granddaughter Amya Nelson; sisters:...

Charles R. Burchfield, age 83 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at his home.  Born July 10, 1937, in Oneida, he was the son of the late Mack and Lizzie Burke Burchfield. He was a long-time employee of Boss Glove and retired from Highland Telephone after 25 years. He was a member of the Oneida Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers:  Clyde Burchfield and wife Wilma, Milford Burchfield, MacArthur Burchfield...

Mr. Jeffery Dale Birchfield, age 56, of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was the son of the late Hugh B. and Hattie Mae (Hill) Birchfield. He was a native of Scott County and a graduate of Scott High School. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Brummett; brothers, Tom Birchfield, Thurston Birchfield, and Carl Birchfield. He is survived by two sisters, Judy Birchfield (Mark) of Richmond, VA and June (Audie) Nicdao of Rockvale, TN;...

Cora Smith Caldwell, age 87, of Helenwood, TN, departed her earthly home on July 1, 2021, surrounded by her husband and family.  She peacefully entered into her Heavenly home to join many departed loved ones.  Born February 12, 1934, in Helenwood, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Bertha Letner Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children:  Ricky Caldwell, Teresa Bridges, Sharon Boyatt, and Wendell Caldwell; brothers:  Lawrence...

  Dr. Gary Phillips, 66, a physician who was devoted to his family, his patients, and his community, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on June 30, 2021, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.  Dr. Phillips served as a physician and medical provider for many years at The Mountain Peoples Health Councils in Scott County, Tennessee. The son of the late W. T. (Bill) and Lucille Lewallen Phillips, Dr. Phillips was a member of First Presbyterian Church of...

James Harold Davis, age 72 of Winfield, TN passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at the Huntsville Post-Acute and Rehab Center in Huntsville, TN. Born in Oneida, TN on January 17, 1949, he was the son of the late Vera Davis. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a grandmother and sister, Ruth Ann Davis. He is survived by his ex-wife, Kathy Davis and brother, Lonnie Davis; a best friend, Crawford Stephens and many other relatives and friends. James’ request was...

Wyvonda West Marcum entered this life on April 29, 1936 in Oneida, TN and departed this world on June 26, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband Franklin D. Marcum; her son Glenn Marcum; 2 daughters: Sheila Marcum and Pam Reynolds; her parents Mabel Cecil, Arthur J. (Butch) West and Kenny Cecil; 5 brothers: Tom West, Bill West, Rodney West, Charles West and David West; her daughter-in-law, Diana Davis Marcum. She is survived by her brother Danny West; 2 sons: Gary Marcum of...

Danny Chambers, age 72 of Winfield, TN passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Winfield, TN on March 27, 1949, he was the son of the late William J. and Imagene Chambers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Katherine Collins. Danny is survived by his sons, Danny Chambers and Joseph Chambers and many other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the Chambers family on Wednesday, June 30, 2021...

Sue Barnes, age 67 of Oneida, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Greensburg, Indiana on June 4, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Horace Collins and Opal Cooke. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Evelyn Todd and Diane Windgate and son-in-law, Michael Seabolt. Sue is survived by her husband, Tony Barnes; son, Anthony and wife Julie Barnes; daughter,...

Sula “Sue” Hill Vogenitz, age 60 of Huntsville, TN passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the Huntsville Post-Acute and Rehab Center. Born in Oneida, TN on February 21, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Dillard and Shirley Stringer Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Vogenitz and grandson, Hayden Miller. Sue is survived by 3 daughters, Nicole Caddell (John), Amber Hill, and Sydney Vogenitz; 3 sisters, Freda Newport (Burt),...

David Luther Duncan, age 69 of the Buffalo Community in Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.  Born December 31, 1951, in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Rev. Luther and Gertie Acres Duncan. David was saved and professed his hope in the Lord in 2004.  He had a beautiful testimony of being saved in the woods while on a dozer, …just him and the Lord.  David loved the Lord and all of his family, and his...

  Kathleen Jeffers Epperson, age 74 of Huntsville, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at her son's home in Huntsville with loved ones around her.  Born June 8, 1947 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Artie Chambers Jeffers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years:  Charles Willard Epperson; brothers:  Enis, Otis Dean, Carley, and Dennis Thomas; and son-in-law:  William Randy...

Nancy Imogene West Smith, age 90, of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was born in Oneida on November 22, 1930. She was a member of Pine Creek United Baptist Church. Imogene was a standout player for the Oneida High School Lady Indians basketball team, and still holds the school record, both boys and girls, scoring 73 points in a single game, against Coalfield. After retiring from Tennier Industries she spent her time gardening, cooking, collecting Barbie dolls,...

David Gordan Miller, age 56 of Batavia, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 27, 1965, he was the son of the late William Charles and Naomi Lynnetta Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nelson and Pauline Terry. David is survived by his spouse, Deborah E. Miller; 4 sons, Karl J. Rudin, David G. Miller, Derick L. Carter, and Jeremy T. Miller; 4...

Evelyn Joyce “Mimi” Byrd, age 75 of Palm Springs, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in Powell, TN. Born in Lucedale, Mississippi on June 3, 1946, she was the daughter of the late J.B. and Myrtle Cochran Byrd. She was a member of the National Golden Key Honor Society and held a Master’s degree in education. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Byrd. Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Tina Pennington and Jamie Quillin;...

Jeffrey (Jeff) King, 55 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Born March 30, 1966, he was the son of Bonnell King and the late Donna West. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister:  Bonnie Knuckles; and grandparents. In addition to his father, Jeff is survived by his wife:  Mary King; children:  Heather Tabor and husband Brett, Heather Adkins and husband Kevin, George...

Mrs. Nancy Johnson Age: 91 of Allardt Passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Cumberland Medical Center Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021 at 1 P.M. at Allardt First Presbyterian Church, with burial to follow in the Fentress Memorial Gardens Family will receive friends on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 11 A.M. – 1 P.M. at Allardt First Presbyterian Church She is survived by: Husband: William “Bill” Johnson Children: Kirby Johnson and wife Trish, Kevin...

Frankie Chambers Lay, age 78 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Oneida, TN, passed away on September 30, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee. A Memorial Service will be held at the Huntsville City Park on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Jim West officiating. A Memorial Service will be held at the Smallwood Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Jeff Lane officiating. This is being provided as a courtesy for the family of Frankie Chambers Lay...

Junior Lee Byrge, age 55 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Friday, June 10, 2021, at Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida.  Born in Scott County on July 4, 1965, he was the son of Verlon Byrge and Alice Lackey Byrge. He was preceded in death by his brothers Dwayne Smith and Decky Lyn Byrge, and fiancée Wilma King. He is survived by his mother Alice Lackey Byrge and father Verlon Byrge, 4 children, and 4 grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with...

  Paul Chambers, age 89, passed peacefully at his daughter’s home with family by his side on June 9, 2021, at 04:52 p.m.  He was born March 21, 1932, in Winfield, TN to the late Ancil and Nell Simpson Chambers. He served in the United States Army from 1957-1959.  Paul was an ordained Baptist preacher that traveled many places and many miles to preach God’s Word, and many souls were saved.  He worked in strip and coal mining, construction, driving heavy...

  Mike Edwin Janeway was born on August 1, 1944, in Maryville, TN.  He was the son of Oscar Wiley Janeway and Mildred Montgomery Janeway.  Mike’s involvement with horses began when he was an infant, because his grandfather, James Calvin Montgomery, always had horses. Mike began showing horses when he was 13 at the Knoxville Fairgrounds Horse Show.  He began his professional career working at Stock Creek Stables in Knoxville, working with Tennessee Walking...

Steven Erl Sexton, age 62 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born October 16, 1958 in Detroit, MI, he was the son of Erl Sexton, and the late Arlene Peake Sexton. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law:  Frank Kahanec. In addition to his father, Steven is survived by his sister:  Christine (Sexton) Kahanec of Spring Grove, IL; nephew:  Brett Kahanec (Rache)...

Bobby Gene Thompson, age 83 of Winfield, Tennessee passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at his home. Born in Revelo, KY on February 3, 1938, he was the son of the late Everett and Maudie Lawson Thompson.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers: Ralph and Dairl Thompson; two sisters: Patsy (King) and Flora Opal (Morgan). He was also preceded in death by his first wife Agnes (Armes) Thompson.   Bobby is survived by his loving wife Ruth Ann...

Lois Ann Pope, age 90 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. A private graveside service was held on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Hazel Valley Memorial Cemetery in Oneida. West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Lois Ann Pope.

Norman Clyde Watson, age 70 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Oneida, TN on December 2, 1950, he was the son of the late James Elbert Watson and Osa Boyatt. He was a member of West Oneida Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Glen Boyatt. Clyde is survived by his daughter, Misty Cresap; granddaughter, Chelsea Lowe; grandson, Austin Crabtree; half-sister, Linda Williams; many...

Earl A. Smith, Jr., age 45 of Huntsville, TN passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Born on December 18, 1975, he was the son of Earl Sr. and Jae Lynn Smith and Lyhue and Brenda Crowley. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford Cordell and Clara Smith and Harlo and Elsie Kirby. In addition to his parents, Earl Jr. is survived by his daughter, Julia Smith; two sisters, Natasha Massey and husband Johnny, Stacey Smith and husband Derek; three brothers, Jonathan Crowley, Daniel...

  Everett “Bud” Danner, Jr., age 85 of the Kingtown Community in Winfield, TN, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at his home.  Born November 7, 1935, he was the son of the late Everett Danner, Sr. (Audrey) and Judith Elaine Worman Danner.  Bud was a United States Army Veteran, and a deacon and member of New Haven Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant son; grandparents:  Hiriam and Martha...

Jewell A. Terry, age 81 of the Big Springs Community in Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her home.  Born August 25, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Kidd and Ella Esther Kidd.  Jewell was a Christian and a member of the High Point Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband:  Robert L. Terry; brothers:  Hollis, Jesse, Archie and Linden Kidd; sisters:  Grace Sumner, Pauline Duff and special son-in-law:  Mark...

William Ridgeway, age 91 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. Williams request was cremation Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of William Ridgeway.

Billy Gene Mabe, age 79 of Melvindale, MI, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021.  Born May 5, 1942 in Huntsville, Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late John and Ethel Mabe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law:  Melton and Gladys Thomas; brother:  Robert and wife Norma Mabe; sisters:  Vedra Gee and husband, Pina June Pemberton and husband, Nora Thomas and husband, three infant sisters; and brother-in-law: ...

Pharoah Overton, age 61 of Barbourville, KY, formerly of Robbins, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home. Born in Oneida, TN on March 5, 1960, he was the son of Everett Overton and Vela Lawson Slaven. He was preceded in death by his father, Everett Overton; sister, Helen Sweet; stepsister, Alice Slaven; brothers, Adam Slaven and Jerry Overton. Pharoah is survived by his mother, Vela Slaven; sisters, Lola Davidson and Ella Rose; stepbrother, Ronald Slaven; many other...

Leda Faye Burress, age 81 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on October 7, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Segal and Nova Terry. She was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church. She retired from HBD Industries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Grover Terry, Justine Phillips, Maxine Terry, Velma Caldwell, Judy Smith, and infant sister Esta;...

  Pamela Joan Phillips Kidd, age 65 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born September 24, 1955 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late James and Othanine Keeton Phillips.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters:  Charlotte Hodge, and Sandra Kay Lutes; and brother-in-law:  James D. Lutes. Pamela is survived by her husband:  Norman...

Kathryn Alene Collins Strunk, age 75 of the Foster Crossroads community passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Tennova North in Knoxville, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on July 19, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Lola Slaven. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Doris Collins; one daughter, Barbra Collins and one infant daughter; two sisters, Jo (James) Ward and Veda (Robert) Watson; special friend and...

  Delayne Stephens Dodson, age 57 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.  Born April 2, 1964 in Oneida, she was the daughter of the late Priscilla Davis Chambers and George Chambers.  Delayne was a member of the Winfield Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter: Tiffany Deshaun Baird; and son:  Benjamin Lane Baird. Delayne is survived by her daughter:  Tia Alene...