All Obituaries

William Mark Watters, age 58 of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence in Clinton.  Born July 19, 1961 in Oneida, TN, he was the son of Bill Watters and the late Sue Gosnell Phillips; and was a member of the New River Baptist Church.  Mark retired after 27 years of service at Citizens Gas, and he volunteered at the Oneida Police Department. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death...

Alma Joyce Davis, age 92 of Warner Robins, Georgia, and formerly of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the Perry Hospital in Perry, Georgia. Alma was preceded in death by her parents Milford and Evie Acres; husband Howard (Buddy) Davis; daughter Pamela Davis Smith; brother Hoit Acres; sister-in-law Mary Lou Acres; brothers-in-law Tom Trammel and Harold Jeffers. Survived by her children: Jackie Davis and wife Martina, Rickie Davis and wife Theresa, and Kimberly...

Retha Marcella Marcum, age 77 of Dayton, OH passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Hospice of Dayton. Born in Williamsburg, KY on January 17, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Edna Marie Meadors Sutton. She was a member of Ashcraft Church of God in Dayton, OH. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Hoyt Marcum. Retha is survived by her sister, Edith Kellis; brother, Robert Sutton and wife Dana; children, Scott Marcum and wife...

Ethel Mae Bridges, age 93 of Cincinnati, OH, passed away at home on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Born in Winfield, TN on November 9, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John Marion Thompson and Ethel Price Thompson. She was a member of Winfield Baptist Church and in later years Charity United Baptist Church in Cincinnati, OH. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darel Bridges; son, Bruce Bridges; twin sister, Etta (George) West; other sisters, Elsie...

Mark John Strunk, age 48 of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Fort Rucker, Alabama on September 20, 1971, he was the son of Betty Strunk of Helenwood, TN and Charles (Pete) Strunk of Rincon, GA. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Dallas Rose Newport and Aline Strunk; grandfather, Ernest Newport; and aunt, Francis Perry. In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by his brother, David Strunk of...

Milford Wayne Wilson, age 68 of Oneida, TN departed this life on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born in Louisville, KY on November 2, 1951. He was of the Church of God faith. He was preceded in death by his son, Erick Wilson; mother, Ollie Miller Wilson; grandparents, Rev. Walter Wilson and wife Gertie Day Wilson and Dave and Nancy Jane Miller; uncle, Paul Thomas; nephew, Dean Miller; cousins, Tina Bratt, Ray Wilson, Danny Wilson and Louie...

Betty Ann Fitzgerald age 61, wife of James Fitzgerald, of Huntsville, Tennessee passed from this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Big South Fork Medical Center. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 1:00 pm at the Antioch Baptist Church in Tennessee. Burial to follow in the Jess-Privett Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday after 10:00 am until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the...

Brenda Evelyn Sexton, age 86 of Oneida, TN passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Tennova North Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Bebington, Wirral in Cheshire, England on April 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John James and Alice Littler Wardle. Brenda was a loving wife, sister, mother, nanny, and friend. She was a true “Queen” who always lived life to the fullest and made everyone’s life full of laughter and joy just by being around.  In addition to...

Mrs. Mary Jo Duncan, age 79 of Hermitage, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was born in Huntsville, Tennessee, to the late Archie “Joe Bush” Sexton and Christine Stephens Sexton. Mary Jo held hands with her future husband, Roy Duncan, in the first grade and they have been together ever since. She was a homemaker and enjoyed collecting snow babies and blouses. If Mary Jo found a blouse she liked, she would buy it in every color available. She was a loving...

  Virginia Burchfield Bilbrey, age 85 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center.  She co-owned the Country Store for several years until her retirement.  Virginia was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oneida, an avid Lady Vol fan, loved crafting and Facebook. She was born in Oneida, TN on October 10, 1934 to the late Mack and Lizzie Burke Burchfield.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Tootsie Mae Burchfield, age 84 of Smithville, TN passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at NHC Nursing Home in Smithville. Born in Oneida, TN on March 25, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Maggie Hendren Burress. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronald Eugene Burchfield, II (Chippy) and husband, Ronald Burchfield. Tootsie is survived by her sons, Kevin Lee Burchfield and wife Penny from Smithville and Eric Wade Burchfield and wife Cyndi from...

Steven Bruce Spradlin, age 60 of Oneida, TN departed at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, January 31, 2020. Born in Louisville, KY on February 10, 1959, he was the son of the late Jeslynn Chambers and Oliver Ale “Junior” Spradlin. He was of the Christian faith and a long-time electrician. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Helen Spradlin, Beverly Sue Spradlin and Roger Spradlin; brother-in-law, John Stephens; and stepfather, Milford...

Julie Ella Chambers, age 76 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Scott County, TN on July 21, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Taft and Febie Watson Terry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Chambers; son, Timothy Chambers; brothers, infant James Terry and Milford Terry; and sister, Marie Honeycutt. Ella is survived by her husband of 61 years, Homer Chambers; 4...

Barry Tray Boshears, age 51, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the LaFollette Medical Center in LaFollette, TN.  Born September 25, 1968 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late James Billy and Jossie Smith Boshears. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Tracie Boshears. Barry is survived by his two daughters:  Latasha Boshears and Jessica Boshears; grandchildren:  Brentley Silcox, Brandon Tray King and Brailynn Boshears;...

Donald E. Litton, 90, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2020.  He was born on June 11, 1929, in Oneida, TN.  On December 19, 1948, he married his soulmate, Francine. They were blessed to celebrate 71 years of marriage recently.  He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, Greeneville, TN, and attended as long as his health permitted. Don was a very faithful man... loving his wife, family, God and country beyond measure. He was a very humble man, a role...

Linda Faye Neal, age 67 of Helenwood, TN departed this life on Friday, January 24, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Jellico, TN on June 11, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Hazel Ellis. She was a member of Little Charity Ministries Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Vonda Ellis. Linda is survived by her husband, Larry D. Neal, whom she married on July 18, 1970; 2 children, Dale Neal and Marcus Neal; 1...

  Ashley Brooke Thompson, age 45 of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the St Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.  Born May 27, 1974 in Danville, KY, he was the son of Roger and Lucille Chambers Thompson. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oneida; and a graduate of Oneida High School Class of ’92.  Ashley loved listening to music and playing guitar, playing video games with his children, spending time with his grandkids and...

Caswell Lee Huff, age 74 of Oneida, TN passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Mabry Health Care in Gainesboro, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on February 3, 1945, he was the son of the late Ernest and Edrie Sexton Huff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Maxwell Huff. Caswell is survived by his sister, Susan Huff of Dalton, GA; son, Zackwell and wife Chelsey Huff of Nashville, TN; daughter, Edrie and husband Travis Owens of Lebanon, TN;...

Ivory Wright, age 84 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Scott County, TN on November 18, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Emily West Terry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Emily Gail Wright; brother, Arvil Lee (Bud) Terry; sisters, Nancy Brewster and Darlene Terry; and infant brother, Fred Terry. Ivory is survived by her husband, Junior Wright;...

Imogene Botts, age 68 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Scott County, TN on August 31, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Pennington and Dorothy South Hensley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sons, Joshua Botts and Henry Hensley; 2 brothers, Toe Pennington and Elbert Pennington, Jr.; and 2 half-brothers, Cliff Pennington and James Pennington. Imogene is survived by her loving...

Jerry B. Lay, age 72 of Huntsville, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born in Norma, TN on January 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Rev. Odus and Mildred Lay. Jerry was a Vietnam veteran and was a retired member of the I.B.E.W. L.U. 760. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Manford Mark Lay. Jerry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Darlene Lay; children, Mary Alice Lay, Jason Lay and...

Harold Bruce Blevins, age 86 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born in Scott County, Tennessee on January 24, 1933, he was the son of the late Arnold Blevins and Opal Kidd Blevins Neely.   Harold was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Joy Lee Terry Blevins; infant son:  Joseph...

  Mary Helen Sexton Garrett, age 75 of Robbins, TN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was saved by God’s amazing grace.  Born April 17, 1944 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late William Bill and Geneva Sexton of Robbins, TN. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister:  Wanda Jean Griffith and husband Patton; Bobby Jean Ingram whom she loved like a brother;...

Hunter Cole King, infant son of Randy and Mendy King of Winfield, TN, passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday, January 13, 2020 at his home at the age of 2 months.   He was preceded in death by his grandfather:  Neil Sexton; and cousin:  Zackary King. In addition to his parents, Hunter is survived by his big brother:  Francis Neil King, and twin brother:  Dayson Michael King; grandparents:  Debra Boatwright and husband Melvin, Rev....

Hunter Ryan Hall, age 13 passed from this life on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born in Scott County, Tennessee on December 13, 2006, son of Paul Junior Hall and Tracy Lynn (Honeycutt) Hall. His father precedes him in death. Surviving family include his mother, Tracy Lynn Hall of Oneida; a brother, Paul Junior Hall II (and Julie) of Winfield; a sister, Patricia Young of Oneida; special cousins, Michael Sexton, Jamey...

Travis Walter Jeffers, age 86 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center.  Born April 20, 1933 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Lonzo and Flora Jeffers.  He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Gilberta Jeffers; and brother-in-law:  Walter Sandifer. Travis is survived by his sister:  Jean Sandifer of Cincinnati, OH; step-daughter:  Carol...

Regina Kennedy, age 62 of Huntsville, TN passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Life Care Center of Morgan County. Born in Scott County, TN on January 19, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Maggie Kidd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Kennedy. Regina is survived by her children, Dustin Kennedy and wife Hannah and kids Bailey, Noah and Levi, Herbert Kennedy and former daughter-in-law Toshie Chambers and kids Shianna, Bryson,...

Jerry O. Morrow, age 70 of Oneida, TN passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Born in Scott County, TN on March 25, 1949, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Velma Morrow. Jerry started digging graves for West Funeral Home in 1969. He hand dug each one until 2001 and continued digging with the assistance of a backhoe until his retirement in 2014. He was a member of the West Oneida United Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the...

Rev. Chuck Duncan, age 66 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on September 12, 1953, he was the son of the late Rev. Charlie and Erie Slaven Duncan. Chuck worked in the funeral business for more than 24 years. Chuck was a born again Christian and ordained into the ministry July 6, 1975, after which he pastored several area churches including Mt. Pleasant, Lone Mt., Mill Branch, Landmark and Solid...

Delore McGhee, age 88 of the Paint Rock Community passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side. He was of the Church of God faith and professed that he was saved. Born in Clinchmore, TN on July 22, 1931, he was the son of the late Mack and Martha Jane (Ward) McGhee. He worked for the city of Oneida until his retirement helping with many major improvements to Oneida City Park. He also was an avid craftsman who loved working with his hands and...

Billie (Bill) Strunk, age 92 of the Pine Hill Community of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born July 22, 1927 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Roy and Laura Reed Strunk.   Bill was a member of the Pentecost Baptist Church and served as Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent; was previously a Deacon and teacher at Pine Hill Baptist Church, for a total of 60 years.  He was...

Rebecca Wright Pemberton, age 89 of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Born in Scott County, TN on September 3, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Minnesota Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Pemberton; daughter, Rhonda Duke; brothers, Lonas, Otis, Earl, and Jimmy; sisters, Cleda Reagan and Freda Storey; and nephew, Don Reagan. Rebecca is survived by her son, Alan Pemberton and family; grandkids,...

Dorothy Lowe, age 77 of Robbins, TN passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Scott County, Tennessee on January 2, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Kaywood and Nellie Harness Henry. Dorothy’s favorite hobby was ginsenging. She loved the Lord, enjoyed singing and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter Dorothy Lea Sexton and husband Clem...

Rev. Ralph David Moffitt, age 63 of Pine Knot, KY passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Ypsilanti, MI on July 25, 1956, he was the son of Ralph and Gwendolyn Moffitt. In addition to his parents, Rev. Moffitt was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Cora Little; sister-in-law Sharon Moffitt. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years Linda Kay Moffitt; one son Ralph David Moffitt II; two daughters: Mary Phipps and...

James Nathanil Terry, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away December 18, 2019. He was born on March 3, 1935 in Oneida, Tennessee as the son of Mitchell and Nannie Belle Terry. James served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was an active member at Little Zion United Baptist Church, holding the role as Eldest Deacon. James had many hobbies, but his most favorite thing in the world was to fish. You could catch James fishing in any type of weather. James also liked to hunt and...

Virga Mae Ownby, age 75 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Scott County, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at her home. Born in Scott County, TN on December 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Wiley and Artie Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her children, Paul Shoopman, Sr.; granddaughter, Cheyanne E. Kunce. Virga is survived by her children, Relda and Greg Kunce of Portland, IN and Paul and Lynn Shoopman of Redkey, IN; grandchildren,...

Frankie June Davis, age 71 of Crossville, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on April 3, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Merle and Flossie Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Frank Davis, Jr.; sister, Wanda S. Davis Carter; brother-in-law, Clois Day; and a host of aunts and uncles. June is survived by her brother, Charles Davis; sisters, Shirley Day...

Roger “Jack” Newport, age 73 of Huntsville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2019. Born in Norma, TN on July 23, 1946, he was the son of the late Roy and Delphia (Day) Newport. He was married to Bertha L. Douglas on July 27, 1966 whom preceded him in death on April 25, 2012. Mr. Newport retired from Copeland Corp. in Sidney, OH in July of 2009 after 43 years of dedicated service as a machine repairman. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was...

Richard Walter Houdeshell, age 75 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his home. Born in Muncie, IN on March 26, 1944, he was the son of the late David Collins and Elizabeth Armor Bryant Houdeshell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Raymond Houdeshell; sisters, Ruth Bussett, Patricia Sorenson, Sally Held and Deloris Joyce Houdeshell; granddaughter, Amy Nicole Newport; father and mother-in-law, Gleason and Reba Ooten...

Charles West, age 62 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at his home. Graveside service will be on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 1 p.m. in the Foster Crossroads Cemetery in Oneida with Bro. Jeff Boyatt officiating. West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Charles West.

Hurstle I. Smith age 90 of Eaton, Ohio, formerly of Stearns, KY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was born in Revelo, KY on March 8, 1929 to his parents, Hastin D. & Rilda J. (Burke) Smith who have preceded him in death along with 4 brothers, Howard, Earl, Othel, and Odie Smith; and a sister, Elsie Tolliver. Hurstle is survived by his wife of 71 years, Rita P. (Taylor) Smith; 4 children, Donnie H. Smith (wife, Florence), Roger N. Smith (wife, Ann), Patricia Ann...

Eddie Mitchell “Bean” Sexton, age 37 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Knoxville, TN on November 7, 1982, he was the son of the late Eddie and Shella Kay Sexton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marley and Hattie Sexton and Riley and Flora Marie (Acres) Phillips; uncles, James and Wayne Sexton, Elbert, Otho, Lloyd (T-man), Herbert and James Phillips; aunts, Sheila Mae...

Randle Phillips, age 50 of Dalton, GA passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. Born in Oneida, TN on May 21, 1969, he was the son of the late William (Bill) Phillips and Judy K. Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Phillips. Randle is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Hernandez of Marietta, GA and Tiffiany Phillips of Dalton, GA; one son, William Phillips of Marietta, GA; one...

  Maxine Parson Welch, age 91 years and 8 months, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, with her loving family members by her side. She was born to Guy William and Allie Reed Parson on March 18, 1928 in the New River area of Scott County, TN, and was the 6th of 11 children.  Maxine was a member of the Elgin Church of Christ.  She married Charles Ray Welch, and gave birth to 8 children, and helped raise a nephew. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Betty June Chambers Sharpe passed from this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the age of 83 in Locust Grove, GA surrounded by her family. Born in Scott County, TN on April 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Garfield James Chambers and Osey Violet Chambers of Little Creek. She was a wife, mother, grandma and great grandma. She was a preacher and pastor’s wife for 32 years at Old Fashion Holiness Church on Central Ave. in Hapeville, GA, Trinity Holiness Church on Morrow Rd. in...

Rhonda ‘Lane’ Pemberton Duncan, age 63 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born August 28, 1956 in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of Ralph Wesley and Flora ‘Peggy’ Bertram Pemberton.   Lane was the Administrative Director of Tennier Industries, employed there since 1976; and was a member of the Winfield Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School to middle school children and...

Richard Dean ‘Rick’ Douglas, age 64 of Winfield, TN, departed his earthly life for his heavenly home on Monday, November 25, 2019 at his home.  Born March 21, 1955, Rick was the son of the late Cecil Ray and Olive Pauline Douglas.  Rick was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Rick is survived by 3 brothers:  Dale, Danny and wife Misty, and Kevin Douglas; nephews:  Adam and wife Dedra, Dustin and wife Julie, Rhyne and wife Olivia, Logan and wife...

Kathleen P. Stephens Smith of Fairview, Texas passed away on November 25, 2019 at the age of 90. She was born on June 14, 1929 to George W. Posey and Maudie Lee (West) Posey in Pinsonfork, Kentucky. She married Elmon L. Stephens on December 17, 1945. She married Talmadge Smith on September 14, 1982. Kathleen attended the West Oneida Baptist Church in Oneida, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her father, George W. Posey; mother, Maude Lee West Posey of Oneida, TN; husband, Elmon L....

  Harold Gene Young, age 77 of Robbins, TN, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born December 18, 1941, he was the son of the late Zane and Martha Goad Young Harold was a member of Robbins First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, treasurer, and adult Sunday school teacher for many years; a veteran of the United States Army; and 50-year member of Scott County Lodge 670 F&AM.  He was a retired educator with...

Kenneth Lee “Bud” Jeffers, age 79 of Oneida, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 with his brother and sisters by his side. Born in Scott County, TN on January 5, 1940, he was the son of the late Gleason and Reba Ooten Jeffers. Bud’s mind was very sharp. He could recall names and buildings that many other people could not recall from long ago of Scott County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nela Cox Jeffers;...