All Obituaries

Barbara Lynn Duncan Fornash, daughter of Reverend Luther and Gertie Acres Duncan, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Lynn gave her heart and life to Jesus at a young age at Mt. Zion Baptist church where she remained a member until her passing.  In addition to her parents, Lynn was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Fornash; her daughter, Linda Fornash Campbell; brothers, Melbert Acres, James, and David Duncan; one sister, Martha Sue Staten; nephews, Joey Bond,...

Pearl R. Jeffers, age 85 of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center in Oneida, TN.  Born August 5, 1937, in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late George and Carrie McDonald Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Glen C. Jeffers; daughter:  Carrie Sue Posey; one brother and four sisters. Pearl is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; two...

Jerry Michael Monday, age 69 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home. Born in LaFollette, TN on January 10, 1954, he was the son of the late Wade T. and Betty Silcox Monday. He was a member of Zion United Baptist Church in Hamilton, OH. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth Monday and special friend, Frank West. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Heather Rae Monday; granddaughter, Shana Douglas and husband,...

Nancy VanHook Hunt, age 66 of the Pine Hill Community in Oneida, TN, entered her Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, after a brave nine-month battle with cancer at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  Born August 15, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Carlene VanHook.  She was a member of Big Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by four brothers:  Robert, Kenneth, Terry and Jimmy VanHook; one...

Bonnie Jean Blevins Bell-Phillips, age 67 of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Sacred Ground Hospice Care in Knoxville, TN.  Bonnie was born December 23, 1955, to the late Lawrence Marion and Pearl Mae Watson-Blevins.  She was raised on the Blevins Farm in the Pine Creek Community of Oneida, TN.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  William Bell; daughter:  Samantha Jean Bell-Mills; grandson:  Marcus...

John David Bradley, age 68 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home.  Born October 14, 1954, in Oneida, TN, he was the son of the late Isaac Adam and Mattie Helen Smith Bradley.  John was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oneida. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother:  Dennis Bradley; and grandson:  Isaac Bradley. John is survived by his wife:  Mary Elizabeth Hannah Smith;...

Linda Kay Byerly Foster, age 76, of Winfield, TN, went home to be with our Saviour Jesus Christ on May 31, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  Born August 3, 1946, in Hoopeston, IL, she was the daughter of the late Everett James and Mary Jane Phillips Byerly. Linda was saved and baptized in the 1990’s at New Light United Baptist Church and was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.  She recently was attending Liberty Baptist Church since her son-in-law became...

Sarah E. Green, age 90 of Pioneer, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at her home. She was born in Carrol County, TN on March 11, 1933. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin John Green; mother, Evie Nelson; father, Rev. James Wade Nelson and Beulah Nelson; daughters, Wanda Gail West, Florence Belle Nelson; brothers, Estel Lee Nelson and Joe Edward Nelson; sister, Frances Josephine Nelson; grandkids, Letha Mae West, Linday Sarah West, Tonja Denise West, Tyler Blevins, George...

Etta Jane (Webb) Price, a passionate, dedicated educator passed from this life on May 30, 2023. A graduate of Oneida High School and Tennessee Tech, she taught Special Needs students in Scott County for more than four decades. Two weeks after graduating from high school in May 1958, Etta enrolled at Tennessee Tech to prepare for a lifetime of devotion to teaching students and adults with special needs. She spent several summers working with patients at Tennessee’s Clover Bottom...

Mary Lou Lewis Lowe, age 57 of the Cherry Fork community passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Harlan, KY on July 31, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Varrow Duncan and Ruby Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tim Bo Lewis and sister, Audrey Lewis. She is survived by her companion of 22 years, Raymond Letner; daughter, Stephanie Posey; son, Steven Posey; sisters, Tammy Summers and...

Theresa Bertram Hicks, age 81 of Oneida, TN, wife of Gale Dean Hicks, passed away on Tuesday, May 23 at home surrounded by her loving family. Along with her loving husband of 63 and a half years, she leaves behind six children, son Trebby Hicks and wife Beverly, of Oneida, TN, daughter Becki Hicks Harper and husband Rick, of Oneida, TN, daughter Cindi Hicks Simmons and husband Bill, of Greenville, SC, daughter Angie Hicks Olmstead and husband Steve, of Oneida, TN, son Rodney Hicks of...

Charles Dean Dobbs, age 80 of the Paint Rock Community of Oneida, TN, departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born September 11, 1942, he was the son of the late Hastel and Gertrude Keeton Dobbs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter:  Terri Lynn Brewster; grandson:  Jacob Dean Dobbs; brother:  Bobby Joe Dobbs; and mother of his children:  Wilda Phillips...

Janetta Lawson, age 83 of Pioneer, TN, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in the Straight Fork community on March 22, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Linda Byrd Jeffers. She was a born-again Christian of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Shirley Lawson; son, Ralph Lawson; daughter-in-law, Darlene Lawson; brothers, Olanda Jeffers, Ora Jeffers,...

Louise  (Hill) Russell Pedigo, age 92, a native of Helenwood, TN, and longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on May 15, 2023, in Ocean Springs, MS.  Born in Helenwood, TN, on June 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late James Lonzo and Eva (Cross) Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents:  Berry and Lousee (Cross) Hill, and Lark and Elizabeth Cross; brothers:  Dave Hill, Arvil Hill; sisters:  Elsie Hill, and...

Lavada Lee (Caddell) Stanfill age 84 of Oneida, Tennessee departed this life on May 13, 2023, at her home in Oneida, Tennessee after a lengthy illness. She was born in Alva, Kentucky in Harlan County in the Black Star Coal Camp community to the late James and Mary (Dishon) Caddell where her father worked for the Black Star Mining Company. When she was still a baby, her father moved the family to a working farm in the Wolf Creek area of Whitley County, Kentucky where she grew up. She was a...

Verlin Byrge, age 82 of Pine Knot, KY passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at his home. Born in Caryville, TN on May 17, 1940, he was the son of the late Daniel and Berthie Overton Byrge. Verlin was saved at an early age, and he was a member of the Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Decky Lyn Byrge, Dwayne Smith, and Junior Byrge; sister, Glennis Hughett; brothers, Carl Byrge, Eugene Byrge, James Byrge and Berlie Byrge; and brothers-in-law, MJ...

Mattie C. Smith, age 91 of Oneida, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at her home with her loving family by her side. Born on February 16, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Iva Bonds and W.A. Whitehead. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Philip C. Smith and other relatives. Mattie is survived by her son, Robert W. Smith and wife Patricia; grandkids, Katie Beth (John) Drew, William Smallwood, Jr., Robert E. Smallwood; great grandkids; William...

Geneva (Genny) L. Queener age 79, of the Ditney Trail Community, passed away on May 10, 2023, at Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. She was born August 13, 1943, in the Smoky Junction Community.  Genny touched the lives of all those she knew but her love of family and friends is her life’s work and legacy. She was a member of White Rock Baptist Church in Huntsville.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Roy D. (Bud) Queener and parents, Hubert and Vena...

James Edward Beets, age 91 of Oneida, TN, departed this life on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center with his loving family by his side.  Born October 3, 1931 in Oneida, Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Johnie and Rheba Irene Conners Beets.  James was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church.  He was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy, and a dedicated employee of Highland Telephone Cooperative for over 30 years. In addition to his...

Roger Hembree, age 71 of Huntsville, TN passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Scott County, TN on May 16, 1951. He was a longstanding member of the Antioch Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise Vanderpool and William Foster and Clara Hembree; and daughter, Amanda Rae Hembree. Roger is survived by his wife, Gertrude Hembree; son, James Lowe; grandson, Elijah Lowe; brothers, Edward and Gina Vanderpool, Dean...

Christopher Dean Huckeby, age 48, of Chatsworth, Ga., passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was born on November 4, 1974.  He is preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Dean Huckeby; grandparents, Arnold Boatwright, Granville Huckeby, Helen McGill; brother, Jeffery Huckeby and nephew Dakota Hall. He is survived by his mother, Helen Beatrice “Boatwright” Coram and stepfather, David Coram; mother of his children, Tonya Kay Epperson; sons, Samuel Dean and Destiny Huckeby,...

Jonathan Smallwood, age 19 of Oneida, TN passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. He was born in Oneida, TN on April 1, 2004. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Phil and Christine Smith, Dorthy Burke, and Patricia and Bleve Daugherty. Jonathan is survived by his mother, Denise Daugherty; father, Robert Smallwood; stepfather, Russell Young; brother, Dorian Smallwood; sisters, Anna Smith and Jessica Young; sister-in-law, Haley...

Winford Starling Slaven, age 86 of Oneida, TN, departed this life on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida.  Born January 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Mitchell and Arnie Foster Slaven.  He shared with his family that he was saved and ready to go to Heaven; and, he was a Veteran of the United States Army. Winford was a dedicated employee of the Hartco Flooring Company for 42 years.  He was a loving husband as well as a loving father,...

Harold Wilson, age 92 of Helenwood, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center with loving family at his side. He was born in Helenwood on July 9, 1930, to the late Rev. Walter L. Wilson and Gertie Day Wilson. He attended Church of God of Helenwood. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Ruth Jeffers; son, Wayne Wilson; grandsons, Eric Wilson and Chad Miller; an infant sister; brothers, William...

Zola Sue Jeffers age 68, of Oneida, TN passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Farragut, TN. She was the daughter of Rev. Cecil and Golda Jeffers. She was a member of the Annadell United Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Prayley Duncan; special uncle, Arnold Crowley; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Odis and Walteen Jeffers, mother-in-law and father-in-law, OE and Talitha Norris.  She...

Joe Dean Chambers, age 63 of Oneida, TN departed this life on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Scott County, TN on March 19, 1960, he was the son of the late Milford "Spizz" Chambers and Geraldine Byrd Kidd. Dean was saved at an early age. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Wilma Spradlin and Mildred Crabtree; one niece, Tina King; one nephew, Hunter Newport; in-laws, Jack Smith and Louthia Smith;...

Bobby J. Dobbs, age 77, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023.  Born October 1, 1945 in Oneida, Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Hastel and Gertrude (Keeton) Dobbs.  A professional spelunker, this passion took him to exploring caves in Guatemala and China. He is survived by his wife:  Cynthia (Cindi) Dobbs; sons:  Randall (Randy) Dobbs, Phillip Dobbs (Crystal), and Joe Schneider (Melissa); daughter:  Karen Schneider-Spade (Dean);  grandchildren:...

Charles Wayne Clark, age 54 of Robbins, TN (Mt. View) passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at UK Hospital in Lexington, KY. Born in Lorain, Ohio on August 14, 1968, he was the son of the late Charles and Carolyn Clark. He was a deacon at Eversprings Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Justin; paternal grandparents, Edgar and Minnie Clark; and maternal grandparents, A.B. and Zelma Franklin. Wayne is survived by his sons, Charles...

Johnny Thomas, age 40 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.  A private burial was held at the Foster-Thomas Cemetery in the Cherry Fork community. West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Johnny Thomas.

Kathleen Phillips, age 61 of Helenwood, TN went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at her home. Born in Scott County, TN on August 28, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Polie and Mary Elsie Phillips. She was a born again Christian and loved working for her Lord. Her hobbies were sewing and making quilts, painting, and doing arts and crafts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Phillips; four sisters, Thelma Edith...

Michael A. Folgado, age 57, departed this life on Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Sikeston, MO from a battle with cancer. He was born in Trenton, MI on November 21, 1965, and raised in Wyandotte, MI and then moved to Robstown, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Folgado of MI; grandparents, Emil and Louise Folgado of MI and John H. and Beatrice Williamson of MI; aunts, Lydia Sweeney of ID, Ilene Hall and husband Arthur of ID, Sandra Hall and husband Paul of ID, Sheila Williamson...

Mary Beth Phillips, age 68 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2023, at her home.  Born in Oneida, on April 11, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Odie and Betty Lou Stanley Phillips.  She graduated from Oneida HS and Pellissippi State Community College School of Nursing, Knoxville TN. She worked as a nurse at Park West Hospital, Knoxville TN. She attended First Baptist Church of Oneida, TN, and was a member of St John's Episcopal Cathedral of Knoxville. Mary...

Nicole Rae Wallace, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 17, 2023, while under the continued care of hospice and comforted by her partner, Jason Hayes. Nicole, "Nickie" was born January 19th, 1977, to Stephen & Nancy Wallace (Brock). Nicole graduated from Celina Senior High School class of 1995 and went on to attend Bluffton College. She enjoyed the elderly and worked at various area nursing homes as a nursing assistant while continuing her education at James A. Rhodes State...

Billy Walker, age 77 of Winfield, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. He was a member of Helenwood Baptist Church where he and his wife attended for many years. He loved being around and spending time with his church family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Ruth Terry Walker. Graveside service will be on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the Daniel Memorial Cemetery in Helenwood with Bro. David Barnhouse...

Howard “Kenny” Mays, age 85 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, with his loving family by his side.  Born April 3, 1938, in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Willie ‘Bill’ and Agnes Coffey Mays.  Kenny was a member of the First Baptist Church in Oneida. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Patricia ‘Pat’ Phillips Mays; sister and brother-in-law:  Sue and Joe Brooks;...

Patricia Carol Storey Christen, age 82, of Robbins, TN passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN.  Born in Scott County, TN, on October 27, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Ollie Goad Storey.  Patricia was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church, and an avid Chicago Bears fan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters:  Rheba Storey Kellenbaugh, Roxie Julie Storey Hamby, Verlie Mae...

Vergie M. Honeycutt, age 74 of Oneida, TN passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  A private burial was held at the Morris Goodman Cemetery in Oneida. West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Vergie M. Honeycutt.

Mr. James Robert Lawson of Huntsville, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 2, 2023. James Robert was born on September 30, 1932, to parents Starling Lawson and Artie Mae Lloyd Lawson of Norma, TN. James Robert was blessed with a long life of 90+ years. James Robert was an entrepreneur, great husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Having a sixth-grade education, he successfully ran, along with his loving wife Sarah of 59 years, two...

Lola Mae Sexton entered this world on January 19, 1948, in the Brimstone Community of Scott County, TN, to the late John Ramsey Byrd and Rhoda Hutson Byrd. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one infant son:  Darrell Sexton; husband:  Bobby Sexton; siblings: infant brother and sister Fred and Elizabeth Byrd, Arvil Lee and Mary Helen Byrd, Hazel and George Daugherty, Opal Byrd, Roger Byrd, Lonzo and Nora Byrd; brothers-in-law:  Edd Foster, and James West;...

Reverend John Madison Bolin went home to be with his Saviour and Lord March 29, 2023, at Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, South Carolina with his wife, Martha, at his side. John was born October 21, 1947, to James and Jewell Bolin in Greenville, Kentucky. He was raised in Owensboro, Kentucky where he met and married Martha Terry in 1965. John answered God's call to the ministry at his home church, Macedonia Baptist Church, in 1974. After graduating from Clear Creek Baptist...

Argie Lee Evans Sr., age 79, of Oneida, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at home with family.  Born in Oneida, TN, January 12, 1944, he was the son of the late John and Martha Shelton Evans.   Argie was an endearing husband, as well as a loving father and grandfather.  He was a very hard-working man and never found anything he couldn’t fix.  He worked at Hartco Flooring in Oneida for 30 years and was an excellent handyman....

Alma Jean Davis Watson, age 87 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, surrounded by her family at the home of her daughter in Sale Creek, TN.  Born October 31, 1935, in Oneida, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Gladys Connors Davis.  Alma was a member of the Pine Creek United Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years:  Thomas Watson; 6 brothers:  Harold, Buddy, Charles, Bill, Kenneth, and...

Rev. Dolphia (Dolph) Cantrell, age 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Johnson County, Kentucky on January 28, 1943.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Lemasters Cantrell; one infant sister, Janes Marie Cantrell; mother and father-in-law Lonzy and Margie Marie Massengale Byrge; daughter, Ruth Marie Cantrell Wright. He loved the Lord with all his heart. He also loved to help...

Becky Lou Farr Heaton, age 65 of Oneida, TN, formerly of Cullman, AL, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born on August 31, 1957, in Cullman, AL, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Pearl Sandy Farr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Heaton; grandson, Billy Wren; brother, Ricky Farr; sister, Marynell Speegle; and dear friend, Tony Ausbon. Becky is...

Willie Gene Byrd, age 76 of Oneida, TN passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at his home. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Opal Harness Byrd; parents, Clovis and Hattie Byrd; and sister, Ella Ruth Jeffers. Willie is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Carol Jackson Byrd; sister, Rita Lewallen and husband David; brothers, Jerry Byrd and wife Lois and Von Byrd; children, Zelma and husband Michael Newport, Jeannene and husband Rickey Harness; stepchildren, Vickie...

Joel Edward Chitwood, age 74, of Winfield, TN, went home to be with the Lord on March 20th, 2023. Joel attended Pine Grove Baptist Church his entire life. He committed his life to serving Jesus Christ through traveling and singing gospel music. He sang with his family for the last 20 years of his life. He was truly one of the “Faithful Few.” Born February 11, 1949, in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Albert and Cordelia Wright Chitwood. In addition to his parents,...

  Jeanetta L. Jeffers Sharpe, age 78 of the Mill Branch Community of Huntsville, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the LaFollette Medical Center in LaFollette, TN.  Born April 18, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Finley and Agnes Norris Jeffers.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Ledford Sharpe; and brother:  Vincent Jeffers. Jeanetta is survived by her son:  Greg Ipock (Beth Cross); 5 sisters: ...

Timothy Lee West passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 9, 2023. Tim grew up in Oneida, TN and spent most of this life there until moving to Maryville to be with the love of his life, Tracy. Tim loved watching the Cincinnati Reds and TN Volunteers. He is Preceded in death by parents Lonnie and Pauline West, Brothers: Gary West and Sammy West.  Tim is survived by his wife, Tracy West. Bonus daughters: Tory Kiningham (Michael) and Megan Fair. Granddaughter Gemma....

Floyd Grant Pemberton, age 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at his home in Elgin. He was born on August 30, 1952, at Thompson Clinic in Oneida. He was the son of the late Claude Floyd Pemberton and Mary Ruth Myers Pemberton. Grant loved to go to church and he liked to listen to music but his passion was playing cards and telling tall tales. He suffered so much the last two years, but the pain is gone now. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Tony Hiliard Ausbon, age 68 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. Tony's request was cremation. You may sign Tony's online questbook at www.westmurleyfh.net West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Tony Hillard Ausbon.