All Obituaries

Jack King passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the age of 86. He was born June 16, 1934 as James Emby King, but was known by “Jack” at an early age, also known as Jackrabbit to many from his truck driving years. He also spent many years in construction working for Phillips and Jordon in Knoxville, TN. In his younger years, he was owner/operator of Kings Service Station and wrecker service in Pine Knot, KY. He will be missed by many. He always had a smile on his face and...

Anna M. Allen, age 73 of Huntsville, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Huntsville Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Huntsville, 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 Anna M. Allen.

Imogene Parson, age 85 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, AL. Born in Robbins, TN on January 27, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Bonnie Reno Dishman. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Charlie Young; her sons, Steve Parson, Richard Parson, and Jeff Parson; 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. Imogene is survived by her son, John Paul Dishman and...

Michael Newton, age 66 of Oneida, TN passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at his home.  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 Michael Newton.

Charlotte Jean Strunk, age 59 of the Ditney Trail Community in Pioneer, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at her home.  Born January 12, 1961 in Whitley City, McCreary Co., KY, she was the daughter of the late James Monroe and Bertha Ellis. Charlotte is survived by her husband of 37 years, Rusty Strunk; children:  Toni Byrd and husband Jamie, Amber Patton and husband Brian, and special son, Seth Strunk; grandchildren:  Bailee Pemberton, Katie, Hannah and Jacob...

Martha Sue Duncan Staten, age 83 of Oneida, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, November 25, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. Born on March 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Luther and Gertie Acres Duncan. Sue was saved at an early age and left a beautiful testimony of her faith in Christ. She was a member of Salem United Baptist Church in Oneida, Tennessee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by stepdaughters, Cindy...

Keith Patrick Roberts, age 63 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.  He was born in Muncie, Indiana on August 28, 1957 to the late Herstell and Louise Roberts. Keith served in the Navy and was a proud Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Joan Mullinex. Survived by his companion of many years Reba Terry of Oneida, Tennessee; children: Nicholas Roberts,...

Mazine McDonald, age 79 of Huntsville, TN passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on December 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Louise Duncan McDonald. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Mazine is survived by 2 daughters, Stacy Honeycutt (Andy) and Melinda Carson (Jerry); 1 sister, Chris Abney; 1 brother, Alvin McDonald; grandkids, Haley,...

Earnest Strunk, age 88 of the Paint Rock Community in Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born February 19, 1932 in Oneida, TN, he was the son of the late Roy and Laura Bell Reed Strunk.  Earnest was a disabled Veteran of the United States Army, having been bestowed two purple hearts during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Jo Dean Owens Strunk; 4...

Franklin Bruce Orick, age 79 of Oneida, TN went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in the Low Gap Community on May 17, 1941, he was the son of the late Johnie Orick and Hester Willoughby Orick. He was the owner/operator of Big “O” Auto Parts for 25 years and was an avid racecar driver. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. In addition to his parents, he...

Christine Silcox Shoemaker, age 80 of Robbins, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.  Born August 16, 1940 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late John Smiley and Thelma Ruth Newport Silcox.  Christine was a member of the Freedom Christian Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Clarence ‘Buster” Shoemaker, Jr.; two brothers:  Paul and Dewayne...

James Honeycutt, age 90 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born January 16, 1930 in the Smith Creek Community of Scott County, he was the son of the late Hiram and Ida Ellen Jones Honeycutt.  James worked 42 years for the TN Forestry Service, and loved to coon hunt, and being with his family.  He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Gleason Smithers, age 75 of Robbins, TN passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Tennova North in Knoxville, TN. He was born in Scott County, TN on April 2, 1945. He was preceded in death by 1 infant son, Adam Smithers; his mom, Juanita Cochran Smithers Bowling; his dad, Ed Smithers and stepdad, James Robert (Bo) Bowling; 4 brothers, Howard Smithers, Gene Smithers, Willie Smithers, and James Smithers; 6 sisters, May Lawson, Zilpha Seibers, Sara Newport, Sue Bowling, Mary Chitwood, and...

James Leslie West, age 68 of Norma, TN passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home. Born on December 20, 1951, he was the son of the late Clarence West and Mildred C. Austin West Lowe. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He proudly served his country, was an avid outdoorsman, and loved Tennessee. He would always say, “There is no place I’d rather be than right here at home in East Tennessee.” In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Sheila Faye Walker age 51 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed from this life on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee. She was the companion of James "Bud" Lackey and mother of Lonna Siler, Jeremy Grundy, and Molly Grundy.  Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Jones Cemetery in Strunk, Kentucky. The family will receive friends on Tuesday...

Chrystal “Chris” Clara Hicks, age 81 of Winfield, TN passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Winfield, TN on December 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Thelma Sauls. Chris enjoyed traveling to listen to music at Renfro Valley, playing solitaire, spending time with her grandchildren, walking in the woods and flea-marketing with Gary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mattie Bernice (Sheppard) Watson-Haddock, age 95 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at her home. Born in Oneida, TN on February 8, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Nova Sheppard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Watson and Earl Haddock; sister, Hilma (Sheppard) West; and brothers, Arnold and MC Sheppard. Mattie is survived by 2 sons, Larry Watson of Oneida and Anthony Watson (Kelly) of Lebanon, Ohio; 1...

Jordan ‘Seth’ York, age 29 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born on August 4, 1991 in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of Howard York and the late Shawna Maria Thompson Corder.  Seth was a member of the Elgin Church of Christ. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his step-mother:  Teresa Powers; grandparents:  Dwayne and Wanda Phillips. Seth is survived by...

Toney Lee Chambers, age 78 of Huntsville, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Toney was born on February 17, 1942 to the late Fred and Ophia Phillips Chambers. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Hestel Chambers and Harold Chambers and 1 infant brother; 2 sisters, Juanella Mae Chambers and Lena Rose Gray; grandparents, Jim Babb and Elizabeth...

Frank Arthur Jones, age 92 of Robbins, TN passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at his home. He was born in Scott County, TN on March 17, 1928. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Jones; children, Frank Arthur Jones, Jr. and Teresa Wilson Jones; parents, Herman and Nettie Jones; and several brothers and sisters. Frank is survived by his son, Patrick Jones and wife Marsha; sisters, Sue Bowling Jones and Shirley Partin Jones; brother, Allen Jones and wife Wanda; grandchildren,...

Willard Gross, Jr., age 65 of Oneida, TN departed this life on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on January 4, 1955. Willard was a proud businessman for over 26 years in Oneida. He was the owner of Willard’s Billiards on Main St. for many years. He was very active in AAU basketball for many years. You would never see him without a smile on his face. He was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Shadora Larae...

Hazel Flossie DeBord, age 87 of Robbins, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side.  Born on April 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Hobert and Rose Branum Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Tony DeBord and wife Sue Debord; eight sisters and two brothers.  Hazel is survived by her husband of 70 years Robert DeBord; sister Onlee Garrett and husband Clifford; children, Richard...

Jerry Reece Peavyhouse, age 77, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  He was born on December 15, 1942 in Zenith, Tennessee.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Huntsville.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, A.G. and Vera Baldwin; father Willie Doyle Peavyhouse; mother Edna Baldwin Peavyhouse; brothers-in-law Kyle Wallace, Austin Phillips and John McQuire; sisters-in-law Phyllis Rector Marlow...

Darryl Lee Phillips, II, age 30 of Knoxville, TN departed this life on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his mother’s home in the Straight Fork community.  Darryl Lee accepted Christ as his Savior in middle school during a trip to church camp. Then joined the church that he had attended his whole childhood, White Rock Baptist Church. At age 5, he took interest in the piano. In the start, Darryl Lee taught himself before beginning formal lessons. He was featured on two CDs playing piano...

Dr. Thomas (Tom) Milford Stanley, age 86 passed away on October 25, 2020 in Pine Knot, Kentucky. Tom is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Stanley, and his son Steven and wife Myrna Stanley of Lexington, Kentucky, and his extended family comprising of the Mays, Brooks, Upchurch, and Bowling families, all of Oneida, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Sue Stanley, and his parents Dr. Milford Stanley and Zona Stanley, his in-laws Willie and Agnes Mays, a special...

Woody McCoy Washam, age 74 of Huntsville, Tennessee departed this life on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Tennova North in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born on May 29, 1946, he was the son of the late Earl and Flossie Wright Washam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Addie McCoy Washam and B and Jane Byrd Wright; infant daughter, Sabrina Nartella Washam; brothers, PFC Denny Lee Washam and Bobby Washam; sisters, Helen McGee, Earldean Phillips,...

James Duell West, age 78 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on August 8, 1942, to the late Henry and Teamie West. He was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years Janet; daughter Denise; son Anthony; grandson Chris Bell and fiancé Lynsee Reneau. Duell is survived by his daughter Lisa Bell and...

She was brought into this world on Oct 11, 1947 to the late Leslie and Georgia Griffith. She was a devoted wife to her soul mate, Zanesville Marshall Jr., for 48 wonderful years. A loving mother to their three children, and grandmother to their three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leslie Winford Griffith and Georgia Mae Slone; her husband, Zanesville Marshall Jr.; her sons, Zanesville Marshall III and Leslie David Marshall; her infant sister; her brothers, Ruben...

Willard Maxey, age 72 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born September 11, 1948 in Winfield, TN, he was the son of the late Charley and Nora Bell Stephens Maxey.  Willard was a member of the Hayes Creek Church of God, and loved fishing, hunting and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Shirley Jo Maxey; granddaughter:  Stephanie Moriah Anderson;...

Laura Jean Ellis, age 83 of Oneida, TN departed this life and was reunited with her Savior on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Jean was a faithful Christian lady who loved the Lord with every fiber of her being. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ledford and Mary-Jane Chitwood Davis; brothers, Walter, Joe, Albert, Robert Heston and Haven Davis; sisters, Zilla Mae and Sonja Ruth; grandsons, Christopher Allen King, James King, Gary King and Michael King; and a granddaughter, Casey Rena...

Kristian “Kris” Massengale, age 48 of Robbins, TN passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born in Oneida, TN on March 12, 1972. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Shirley and Jean Massengale; uncle, Ray Massengale; aunt, Joyce Hogue; and great nephew, Rylan Massengale. Kris is survived by his mother, Helen Donahoe; children, Jericha Adkins, Dalton and Hannah Massengale and Dillon Strunk; mother of his...

Johnny Michael Jeffers, age 76 of Oneida, TN passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born in Oneida, TN on August 10, 1944, he was the son of the late John Marion Foster and Floretta Jeffers Foster Lynch Huft. He was a member of the Annadell United Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Graceline (Terry) Jeffers; daughter: Kimberly Grace (Jeffers) Stanley and her husband David Dwight Stanley; son: Michael Shane Jeffers and wife...

Etta Marie Blankenship Jeffers, age 76 of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at her home after a brief illness.  Born September 28, 1944 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Lila Irene Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Randy Lee Jeffers; sister:  Freda Smith and husband Jay; and daughter-in-law:  Alisha Ball Jeffers. Etta is survived by her sons:  Tyler Lee Jeffers...

Albert W. Spencer, age 71 of Winfield, TN passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the Cumberland Village Nursing Home in LaFollette, TN. Born in Michigan on January 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Albert and Bernadine Spencer. Albert is survived by his wife, Wonda Spencer; son, Brian Spencer and wife Rachel; daughters, Jennifer Spencer and Chad Madden and Heather and Nicholas King; siblings, Robert Spencer, Barry Spencer, Gary (Laurie) Spencer, Sandy Spencer, Sheryl (Dan) Jackson,...

Lorene Daugherty, age 88 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Scott County, TN on November 9, 1931 to the late Homer and Alpha Braden Strunk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Roy Lee Daugherty; son:  Nick Daugherty; infant great grandson; stepmother:  Ruby Duncan Braden, and grandmother:  Dicie Strunk. Lorene is survived by her children: ...

Ernest Ray Honeycutt, age 63 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Pendleton County, KY on November 26, 1956, he was the son of the late Goldman and Mae Patterson Honeycutt. He retired from GE in Evendale and served as union steward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elijah and Eva Posey Honeycutt and Molly Moore; brother-in-law, Bill Ray; and nephew, Chris Upman. Ernest is...

Branden Tyler Bearden, Belleville, MI, age 27, died suddenly on Sunday, October 4, 2020.  He was born March 15, 1993, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Barry F. Bearden and Vickie Stubbs. Branden was employed as a HiLo driver for LKQ Keystone Automotive. He also was employed at the Pumpkin Factory for 15 years where he loved running the Haunted Hayride, which went along with his favorite holiday being Halloween!! He was a health fanatic; always working out and eating healthy. He loved...

  Jeffery Mitchell ‘Jeff' Griffith, age 59 of Oneida, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020 with his loving wife by his side at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born March 22, 1961 in Oneida, TN, he was the son of Belva Phillips Griffith Ward and the late Bob Griffith. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents:  Ralph Phillips and Rose Thompson Perkins, Elmer and Edna Griffith;...

Harlan Smith, age 91 of Oneida, TN, departed this life on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Lancing, TN on March 27, 1929, he was the son of the late Tom and Edna Howard Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Beulah Smith Blevins and Georgia Smith Hawkins; brothers-in-law, Lloyd Blevins, Floyd Hawkins and Walter Smith; and special niece, Libby West. Harlan is survived by his sister, Mona...

Army Pfc. Oliver Jeffers, age 31 of Huntsville, TN passed away on November 10, 1944 at the Hürtgen Forest in Hürtgen, Germany. Born on October 7, 1913 in Huntsville, TN, he was the son of the late Daniel and Syrinda Foster Jeffers. He was an active member of the Fairview Missionary Baptist Church. Army Pfc. Jeffers was assigned to Company L, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. He died in World War II during a battle with German forces in the Hürtgen...

Matthew Damon ‘Matt’ Edwards, age 28, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020.  Matt is the loving son of Greg Edwards and Karen and David Woodard. Matthew was preceded in death by his grandfathers:  Glen Griffith and William Hunt; and cousin:  Garrett Edwards.  Matthew left behind his parents:  Greg Edwards and Karen and David Woodard; sisters:  Jessica (Jake) Phillips, Tash (Trever) Morrow and Ariel Woodard; his son:  James Cannon Edwards;...

  George Martin Jacks, age 82 of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Hillcreek Nursing Home in Louisville, Kentucky.  Born in Winfield, Tennessee on November 21, 1937, he was the son of the late James Carl and Nola Belle Taylor Jacks.  George retired from a long career with IBM, was a member of the New Light Baptist Church, an Honorable Kentucky Colonel, and served in the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Mrs. Cynthia Anne Cunningham Lay departed this life on Friday, September 25, 2020 in to the divine embrace of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at her residence in Columbia, Tennessee. She was 90 years young. She was born to loving parents, Paul C. Cunningham and Maree Johnston Cunningham, in Princeton, Kentucky on June 13, 1930, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Allyn M. Lay of Columbia, Tennessee; sons, Allyn M. Lay, Jr. and wife, Linda...

Rebecca (Becky) Jean Day went peacefully to be with the Lord at her home on Friday September 25, 2020 surrounded by close family and friends at the age of 51. She was born on August 9, 1969 in Sarasota, Florida. Becky enjoyed crafts, spending time with family, going to yard sales, and going to the beach. She was a Christian and attended church at Word of God Ministries. She was one of the sweetest ladies you would have ever met and selfless in every way. She was a strong fighter that battled...

Baby Easton Tyler Blackburn, age 3 months, went to Heaven on Friday, September 25, 2020.  Born in Knoxville, Tennessee on June 18, 2020, he was the son of Paige and Chris Blackburn of Sunbright, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his sibling that was awaiting him in Heaven; his  great grandparents: Martha and Jimmy Shoemaker, Junior Newport, Russell Lee Blackburn, Virginia Blackburn Harrison, and cousin: Syrius Blackburn. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...

Ray Lowe, age 65, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Scott County, TN on February 24, 1955, he was the son of the late Sherwood (Shirley) and Mildred Lowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Columbus and Dora Carroll and Egbert and Evelyne Lowe; uncles, Authur and Carl Lowe, Doyle Ray and Odeva Carroll; aunts, Francis Vanover, Audrey Goodman, and Grace Gibson. Ray is survived by his loving wife of...

Tamara Jean Gibson, age 61 of Winfield, TN passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. She was born on January 4, 1959 in Oneida, TN. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Oneida. She worked for the Scott County Schools Transportation Dept./Bus Garage. She delivered Faith Meals to the homebound for the Scott County Senior Center. Tammy like her mother Alene had a great love of music. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alene...

Ethel Hamlett, age 83, of Huntsville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side.  Born in Clinchmore, TN on August 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Columbus and Waltie Simmons Duncan.  She was a member of Church of God in Helenwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Hamlett; daughter Ethel Margie Buttram; brothers Mike Duncan and Isaac Duncan; sister Wanda Duncan....

Elvin L. Acres, age 84 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 6, 1935 to the late Artimie Jane West and John Lewis Acres. Elvin was preceded in death by his wife Sandra Kay Acres; daughter Laura Jean Acres; grandson Michael; brothers: Millard Mac Acres, SGT. Kenneth Acres, Jennings Edgart Acres; sisters: Wilma Acres Stanfill and Brenda Lou Acres Bauswell. Survived by his sisters: Edith Profitt and Shirley Gilliam; sons: Gary...

Barbara Joann Moffitt, age 73, of Oneida, Tennessee departed this life on Monday, September 7, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born at her home in Robbins, TN on November 16, 1946, to the late William Archie and Gladys Thomas Moffitt. She was a child of God and was baptized many years ago at White Rock Baptist Church. She loved being around family and friends. She never met a stranger. Some of her favorite things were her baby dolls, a Pepsi and her money. She...