All Obituaries

  Tarvill Kenneth “Kenny” Payne, age 70 of Oneida, Tennessee, departed this life on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at his home.  Born on January 27th, 1952, he was the son of the late Kenneth Elmer and Eva Miller Payne.  Kenny was a member of the Black Oak Baptist Church in Oneida.  Kenny is survived by his loving wife: Marilyn Sue Kidd Payne and children:  son Kenneth Travis Payne and wife Jennifer of Knoxville, and daughter:  Andrea Nicole Payne of...

Brenda Gail (Strunk) Wright, age 70, departed this life on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center after a lengthy battle of cancer. She loved watching football games and attended as many Oneida home games as she could. She also loved watching UT football games. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for you. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Wright, who was the father of her two amazing children. She was also preceded in death by her...

  Hubert L. Duncan, age 97 of Oneida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center. Born October 9, 1924, in Oneida, TN to Lonnie Lee and Liza Jane Yancey Duncan. Hubert had a strong faith in the Lord and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he served many years as a Trustee.  Hubert was a 1943 graduate of Huntsville High School where he served as Captain of the basketball team his junior and senior...

Thelma L. (Jeffers) Harness, age 78 of Robbins, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born on February 3, 1944, to the late Arvalee and Lassie Jeffers. She was a member of the West Robbins Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Harness; her siblings, Nadine Bybee, Wanda Walker, Wilma Allen, Eddie Jeffers, and Paul Jeffers. She is survived by her sisters, Kay...

Barbara (Millsap) Danner, age 87 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born March 29, 1935, she was the daughter of the Ira and Gracie Joy Millsap.  Barbara was a member of the New Haven Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years:  Everett ‘Bud’ Danner, Jr; and 11 brothers and sisters. Barbara is survived by her...

Roy D. (Bud) Queener age 80, of the Ditney Trail Community, passed away on September 26, 2022, at his home after a brief illness. He was born May 5, 1942, in English, West Virginia. Bud served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Master Electrician who worked for the TVA before retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Queener and Alene Crabtree Queener; brother, Gordy and sisters, Sandra '(Jan)' Garrison and Ann Corn. He is survived by his wife, Geneva (Genny) Queener of...

Jack Sexton was born August 16th, 1965 and was released from the confinements and obstacles of this world on September 26th, 2022. He was the last of 10 kids, but the only one worth mentioning here. He was deeply loved in this life by his 2 girls, Sonja (Sonny) Sexton (partner Matthew Brewington), and Toni Sexton-Chalender (partner Shane Cross), his granddaughter Remi Chalender, the woman who put up with him for 37 years, Chris Lowe-Sexton, and his puppy, Chico. In addition to his 2 girls,...

Judy A. Weatherman, age 71 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the Cumberland Village Health and Rehab in LaFollette, TN.  Born March 31, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Eula Irene Neal Lutes and Floyd Weatherman.  Judy was a retired teacher with the KY Board of Education. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents:  Darius Hansford and Maude Stephens Neal; siblings:  Darlene Weatherman, Larry B.Fox,...

Helen Owens, age 82 of Oneida, TN passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. She was born in Scott County, TN on March 16, 1940. She was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Orey Ernest Owens; sons, Orey Ernest Owens, Jr. and Timothy David Owens; father, Tom Anderson; mother, Ruby Human Anderson Guffey; stepfather, George Guffey; brothers, Thomas and Amos Anderson and Bill Guffey; and...

Clois Jean (Griffith) Foster, age 72 of Robbins, Tennessee passed away September 20, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born on April 28, 1950, to the late Ernest and Glena Griffith of Robbins, Tennessee. She attended Barton Chapel Congregational Church.   She attended Tennessee School of Beauty where she obtained a license in cosmetology. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was well known in the community for her baking talents and...

Phyllis Carol Strunk Foster, age 71 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at her home. She was born in Oneida, TN on December 10, 1950. She retired from Hartco Flooring Company and was a member of Grave Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Strunk and husband, Gorman “Buzz” Foster. Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Tamara Phillips and husband Michael; sons, Doug Foster and wife Debbie and Shane Foster; granddaughters,...

Brenda A. Brenneman, age 68, went to walk with her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2022, at Tennova Medical Center in Powell, TN following a brief illness. She was born in Scott County, TN on February 13,1954, to the late Wheaton and Pearl Slaven. She was a devout Christian and active member of the Macedonia Christian Center where she immensely enjoyed mothering the youth group for many years. She loved singing gospel music and working in the church. She loved her children and her...

Wanda Janive Sexton (née Summers), 86, of Robbins, TN, was called home by her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2022, after an extended illness. Born August 1, 1936, in Harlan, Kentucky to Granville and Mazie (née Smith) Summers, the younger sibling to Kenneth Summers, Janive was an intelligent child. Her love for knowledge would follow her into adulthood as she was an avid reader of novels and the Holy Bible. Janive graduated from Sunbright High School in 1954. Shortly after,...

  Jean Whitfield Jacobs, age 96 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. She was born in Polk County, TN in 1926. She was the daughter of Elias Welborn and Stella Witt Whitfield, who preceded her in death.   Most of all, she loved her family. She was always grateful when any of her ten great-grandchildren would visit, and she delighted in their company. They learned to be calm and respectful, although she forgave often along the way because that is what...

Irma Jean Kiser Phillips, age 88 of Robbins, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center.  Born January 18, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey Lee and Edith Davis Kiser of Robbins, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son:  Thomas and Eleanor Smith Phillips.  Irma is loved and remembered by her husband of 64 years:  Glenn W. (Boots) Phillips of Robbins, TN; daughter:  Mary...

Sonny Letner, age 81 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Meigs County, TN on January 8, 1941, he was the son of the late Ralph and Natia Letner. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Danny, Kevin, and Trina Letner; brothers, Gerald, Don, Tommy, and Dean; sister, Angie; mother and father-in-law, Arthur and Pearl Duncan;...

  Walter Robert Stringer, age 95 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at his home.  Born September 9, 1926, he was the son of the late Jesse and Lexie Stringer.  Robert was a member of the Big Ridge Road Missionary Baptist Church; and a WWII Army Veteran.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Evelyn Stringer; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Robert is survived by his daughter:  Wanda Stringer; sons: ...

Milford Smith, age 81 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his home. Born in Oneida, TN on July 26, 1941, he was the son of the late Alford and Elva Smith. Milford worked at I.H. in Ft. Wayne and returned home and worked at Arvin and Tibbals Flooring. At the time of rising oil prices, he had the Gulf gas station during the trucker’s strike in the late 1970s and was the only place in the area able to provide fuel. He went to school at Burchfield and Oneida and...

Charles Benton Beets, age 64, of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center. Born on August 3, 1958, in Oneida, TN, Charles was the son of the late Thomas Lee Beets and Patsy Laxton Beets. In addition to his father, Charles was preceded in death by his grandparents: Delmas and Estelle Laxton; brothers: Michael Steven of Oneida, TN, and Thomas Jr. of Oklahoma; an infant sister:  Sherry Ann Beets; and one aunt: Phyllis Flatt; in-laws: Rev....

E. Louise Posey Dunlap Reed, age 91 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, from a lingering illness.  Born March 22, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Margaret Posey.  Louise retired after 40 years of service as one of the vice-presidents with First National Bank.  She was currently employed with Plateau Drugs as bookkeeper for 50 years.  She was a member of the Helenwood Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she joined her husband...

  Dennis Lee Sexton, age 82, departed this life at home on Saturday, September 3, 2022.  Born May 3, 1940 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Kermit Sexton and Hannah Yancey Sexton.  He was a Christian and a member of First Baptist Church in Oneida where he was a former deacon. Dennis was a retired lineman that worked at Plateau Electric for 47 years.  He was also a former Scott County Commissioner. After graduation from Oneida High School, he was a...

Betty Jean Newport Strunk, age 76 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at her home in Helenwood, TN. Born in Oneida, TN on July 14, 1946. Betty was the daughter of the late Earnest and Dallas Sexton Newport. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son: Mark Strunk and many family members and friends. She is survived by her son: David W. Strunk; grandsons: Tyler Strunk (Billie King), and Zachary Strunk; granddaughter: Samantha Strunk Myer;...

Mr. Herbert Buford Lay, born on March 13, 1940, was 82 when he passed peacefully at 4:42 a.m. on Aug 15, 2022, with his family at his side. Although Buford was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Rev. Hurstle and Opal Lay, he was raised in Oneida, TN where he attended Oneida city schools and met the love of his life, Wilma “Colleen” (West) Lay. Together they had three girls, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren. Buford began shining shoes at 6...

Justine Vaught, age 81 of Oneida, TN passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Scott County, TN on October 28, 1940. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Harold and Nila Vaught. Justine is survived by many relatives and friends. Many thanks to the ladies who took such good care of her for the last years and the dedicated hospice staff. Graveside service will be on Monday, September 5, 2022 at 11 a.m. in the Pine...

Glennis B. (Phillips) Chambers age 95 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Parkwest Medical Center.  She was a devoted Christian and member of Blount Baptist Church. She retired from Watson Distribution Center. She was a devoted loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband of 73 years, Tyrus Chambers; parents, Frank and Cletis Phillips; brother, Glendle Phillips; grandson, Matthew Chambers. Survivors include children, Byron (Becky) Chambers,...

Candace Marie Reed, age 40 of Glenmary, TN, departed this life on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born in Metairie, Louisiana on November 25, 1981. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Arthur (Bud) and Margaret Gunter and her grandfathers, Stanley Reed and Eugene Chambers. She is survived by her loving son, Tagen Reed; her parents, Jim and Frances Reed, all of Glenmary, TN; her grandmother, Evelyn Chambers of Oneida,...

Loyd Fraizer Lowe, age 81 of the New River community, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his home with his family at his side. Born in Scott County, TN on January 24, 1941, he was the only son of the late Elsie and Leeman Lowe. He was of the Baptist faith. Loyd loved scrap iron hunting, can hunting, helping with the Mid-County Fire Department when it first started, and he loved riding around with his sons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his great grandson,...

Sara Elizabeth Stephens, age 62 of Winfield, TN passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. She was born on October 18, 1959, to the late Carthell and Rosa Stephens of Winfield. Sara was a member of Winfield Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Stephens; grandparents, Earl and Elizabeth Stringfield Stephens and Jefferson and Flo Duncan; mother and father-in-law, Edward and Dorthy...

Laura Bell Thomas Abbott, age 88, departed this life on Monday, August 29, 2022, in Calhoun, GA. Born in Kentucky on June 22, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Melton and Irene Thomas. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Odis Abbott; the father of her children, Clarence Henry; infant son, Lewis Hall Henry; daughter, Kathleen Fagans and husband Lee Roy Fagans of Georgia; sons, George Allen Henry and wife...

Franklin D. Lloyd, age 85 of Spring City, TN passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022. Originally from Norma, Tennessee, he was one of 11 children. He was of the Baptist faith. Frank served 10 years in the U.S. Army and retired from Greyhound Lines, Inc. after 30 years of service in various positions. He loved traveling the U.S., camping and, most of all, family. At work, he was nicknamed "The Country Gentleman” and “Eagle Eye” for his attention to detail. Always...

  Thomas (Tom) Deuso passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 25, 2022.  He was a member of the Pentecost Baptist Church.  He served in the United States Air Force.  He and his wife Susie owned their business and worked together every day. Tom was the most loving, compassionate and giving man.  He took pride in sharing with his sons and son-in-law all of the skills that he had learned throughout his life.  He loved sharing his knowledge of raising chickens and...

David Ray Boshears, age 58 of Oneida, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born on September 1, 1963, he was the son of the late Jimmy and Ollie Mae Henry Boshears. He was a member of Little Charity Ministries Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James Harness and Jeff Boshears and sister-in-law, Connie Hughett. David is survived by his wife of 23 years, Rhonda; sons,...

  Clova Koger, age 76 of Jamestown, TN, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the Signature Health Care of Fentress County in Jamestown, TN.  Born March 12, 1946, in Slaven KY, she was the daughter of the late Luther Jones and Myrtle Koger.  Clova was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Paul Roger Koger; brothers:  Dillman Jones, Dee Jones, Wolford Jones and Harvey Jones; sisters:  Gertie Phillips,...

William Jerry Ferguson, age 88 of Oneida, TN, peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 21, 2022, with his family by his side after a lingering illness.  He was born July 16, 1934, in Tellico Plains, he was the son of the late Carl and Bulah Ferguson. During his life he loved reading his Bible, enjoyed his grandchildren and spending time in his workshop working on furniture or building guns.  But more importantly, he loved God and sought...

Beamon Pike, age 68 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN.  Born December 10, 1953, he was the son of the late Arlie and Juanita Ellis Pike. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters:  Bertha Hammock and Mary Pike; and father-in-law:  William West.  He is survived by his wife:  Phyllis West Pike; children:  Jason Pike and wife Becky, and Cody Pike and wife Trisa;...

Denny Lee Posey, age 71 of the Pine Hill Community in Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in Chattanooga, TN.  Born November 5, 1950, he was the son of the late Elmer and Tempa Cross Posey.  Denny was a member of the Second Bethlehem Church in Winfield, TN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother:  J. B. Posey; sister:  Lou Etta Posey Laxton and husband Clifford; nephews:  Ronnie and Wayne Posey; brothers-in-law: ...

Jane Lynne Strimple, age 63, of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 in Strunk, Kentucky. Friends may visit with family on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 4 p.m. until time of the Memorial Service at 5 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home. A complete obituary will follow. West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Jane Lynne Strimple.

Mary Kathern ‘Kitty’ Ellis Miller, age 85 of the Pine Hill Community of Oneida, TN, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022.  Born in Elk Valley, TN on May 26, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Ella Murray Bridges.  She was a Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church in Oneida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands:  Hurstle Ellis, and Richard “Dick” Miller; sons:  Warren, Paul, and Donnie...

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...

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...

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...

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...