All Obituaries

Lottie Hill, age 90 of Oneida, TN, departed this life on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  She was born in McCreary County, KY on May 17, 1930.  Lottie was a member of the Second Bethlehem United Baptist Church in Winfield, and a former member of the Grave Hill United Baptist Church for several years. She was preceded in death by her father:  John Hill; mother:  Margie Musgrove Hill; brothers:  James Musgrove, Dillard Hill,...

Imogene (Shelton) Slaven, age 82 of the Paint Rock Community in Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021.  Born July 20, 1938 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Ora Shelton.  Imogene was a member of the Pentecost Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Chester Slaven; sister:  Rema Hitch; brother:  Joe Shelton; mother and father-in-law:  Arnie and Mitchel Slaven;...

Lucille Duncan Smith of the Paint Rock community went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Scott County, TN on November 23, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Leland and Helen Duncan. She was a member and pianist at Old Gum Fork United Baptist Church. She dearly loved playing piano and singing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen...

Ruby June Letner Mansberry, age 74 of Crossville, TN, formerly of Oneida, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the Parkwest Medical Center with her family by her side. Born on September 22, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Dave and Mary Ruth Letner of the Cherry Fork community. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 19 brothers and sisters. Ruby is survived by her children, Laura Bowling, Emma-Eva Love (Andy Bruns), Bradford Crabtree (Victoria...

Wilma Lee Phillips, age 66, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born June 1, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Gladys Roberts South. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her fur baby:  Snowball; mother and father-in-law Polie and Mary Phillips; sisters-in-law:  Edith Chitwood, Reba Bowling, Judy Phillips, Wilma Jean Phillips. She is survived by her husband:  Polie Leroy...

Theresa McCoy, age 53 of Oneida, TN passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born in Logan, West Virginia on September 6, 1967. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Laura J. Ellis; mother, Vergie R. McCoy; and son, Joshua P. Wright. Theresa is survived by her daughter, Felecia Bunn; brother, Bobby McCoy and wife Essie; dad, Robert “Bob” McCoy and wife Jane; grandchildren, Aaliyah and Aiden George;...

Lola Duncan, age 86 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Cumberland Village in LaFollette, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on June 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Lelia Abbott Coffey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William “Bill” Duncan; sisters: Eva Pike, Ella Hughett and infant sister Della Coffey; nephew Caney (Junior) Terry. Lola is survived by her children, Joan Lanter and husband Bill...

Dwight Eugene Kidd, age 74 of the Coopertown Community in Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home.  Born December 18, 1946, he was the son of the late Will S. and Maudie Thomas Kidd.  Dwight was a member of the Black Oak Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters:  Shelby Kidd Terry and Carolyn Kidd Harris; and brothers:  Bobby Dorcie Kidd and James Odis Kidd. Dwight is survived by his brothers: ...

Russell Lenord Crabtree, Sr., age 83 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. Born on March 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Sarah Dexter and Lenville Crabtree.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Norman and Hoyle Crabtree and James Claborn; sisters: Omajean Pierce, Phyllis Trosper and Anna Ruth Carson. Russell is survived by his wife Janet Crabtree; daughters:...

  Thelma Jo Stephens Jones, age 80 of Oneida, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Scott County, TN on January 20, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Junie Stephens.  Thelma was a member of the High Point Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband:  Hulon Jones; son:  David Jones; brothers:  J. C. Stephens, Theodore Stephens, and 5 infant...

B.R. (Johnny) Johnson, age 83 of Oneida, TN passed from this life on February 11, 2021.  He was surrounded by his wife and children.  He will be remembered by his family as a loving man of God, a great teacher, and for always whistling the praises of God.  Whenever he went missing while shopping with the family, we would just follow the melody to find him.  Pastor B.R. (Johnny) Johnson was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and pastor.  His love for...

James Henry, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 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 James Henry.

Steven Gregg Lanter, age 71 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born June 6, 1949, he was the son of the late Sherwood Lanter, and Maude Frye and step-father Junior Frye. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter:  Patricia Lanter; sister:  Sharon Potter; niece:  Terry Stephens; and nephew:  Phillip Stephens. Steve is survived by his wife:  Dessel Rose Lanter;...

Silas Henry Baggett, Jr., age 65 of Oneida TN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida.  He was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on March 30, 1955 to the late Carey and Henry Baggett, Sr.; and was principal of Lake City Elementary in Rocky Top, TN. Henry was a 1973 graduate of Mt. Pisgah High School in Kershaw, SC where he played football, basketball, baseball, and golf.  He was proud to be on the 1971 State Runner up...

Marian Raye Burk, age 76, of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on February 8, 2021, after a long illness. She was born in Oneida on March 13, 1944. She was a lifelong member of the Pine Creek United Baptist Church, where she was a devoted Tiny Tots Sunday School teacher for more than three decades. Marian served as the former Commander of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 136 and had a very special place in her heart for all veterans. She was preceded...

William Lonnie Miller, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. He was born on June 21, 1952 in Pine Knot, KY and moved to Oneida TN. Lonnie was saved by God’s marvelous grace when he was younger. For many years he worked for Oneida Water Department and Citizen’s Gas before going to work out of town for Tenny Construction. He later returned home and worked for Strunk Construction before eventually...

Shirley Faye Parton, age 84 of Oneida, TN passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Glenmary, TN on March 12, 1936. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a Christian and a Child of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Parton and infant daughter, Beverly Ann Parton. Shirley is survived by her children, Debbie Christian and husband Donnie, Kathy King, Rita Frazier and husband Phil, Steve Parton, Denise Randall and...

Donald Lloyd Stephens, age 67 of Nashville, Tennessee, was called home on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born May 19th, 1953 in Oneida, to Charles Lewis (Pete) Stephens and Ethel Alene Stephens.  Donald grew up in Winfield and graduated from Oneida High School Class of 1971. After taking time to start a family, Donald attended Roane State Community College, before completing his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Austin...

James Michael (Mike) Slaven, age 62, departed this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Turkey Creek Medical Center, Knoxville, TN.  Born May 23, 1958, in Warsaw, IN and he grew up in Goshen, IN.   He moved to Oneida, TN, in 1980.  Mike was of the Baptist faith and attended Bethlehem Baptist Church.  For many years he worked at Harvey’s Neighborhood Rentals, among other places, but he is best known for Mike’s Station, where he...

Timothy David Owens, age 56 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born in Oneida, TN on January 23, 1965, he was the son of Rev. O.E. Owens and Helen Owens. He was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church. Tim worked several jobs including Preen Construction and part time for the town of Oneida, among others, but was best remembered as a long-time bus driver for the Scott County Schools. He was also the transportation supervisor for 1...

Delores Yvonne Wright, beloved daughter, wife, mother, ‘Gagoo,’ and friend, went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2021 at her home in Winfield, Tennessee. She was 83 years old. Yvonne was born on January 2, 1938 in Louisville, Kentucky to Rev. Hurstle and Opal Lay. She married the love of her life, Robert Earl Wright, in July 1959 and enjoyed 43 joyous years of marriage until his death in February 2003. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Winfield, Tennessee and...

James Robert Byrge, age 75, departed this life to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, TN.  Born June 4, 1945, Robert lived his entire life on Brimstone Rd. in Robbins, TN.  He was an essential member in his community who loved helping people.  His servant’s heart is due to his profession of faith and trust in his Savior Jesus Christ.  He physically expressed his deepest desire to serve the Lord at his church, he...

Juanita Smith, age 81 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at her home. She was born on May 1, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Smith; father and mother, Fred and Mae Stephens; infant sister, Wilma Sue Stephens; and in-laws, Isaac and Della Smith. Juanita is survived by her children, Carol Sue Smith and Clifford Randall Smith; sisters, Cleda Jeffers, Shirley Faye (Mathis) Patterson; in-laws, Phyllis (Willie) Noble, Herbert (Lucille) Smith; a very...

“Pete” Earshel Waid Lawson, age 69 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Pete was born on August 29, 1951 in Huntsville, TN to the late Silas and Lucinda Jeffers Lawson. Pete was of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army and he was a veteran of the Vietnam era. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Pete Waid Lawson; grandson, Houston Byrd; brothers, JC, Donald Ray, Eldrige...

Lorene Miller Phillips of Oneida passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord on January 29, 2021.  She was born on July 25, 1929 to Will J and Ellen Burk Miller of the No Business Community. Lorene was a faithful member of Black Oak Baptist Church where she served as the Sunday School secretary and treasurer for over 50 years. She loved to sing in the choir and did so until she was unable to attend church services. Even after Alzheimer’s had dimmed...

Delmus Jerry (Buck) Phillips, age 77 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Oneida, TN on September 28, 1943, he was the son of the late Eugene and Charity Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue Coffey Phillips; grandparents, Jerry and Rosie Ellis; James H. and Elsa Phillips; aunt, Winnie and D.L. Sexton; uncles, Hubert and Rena Phillips and Crawford Phillips. He is survived...

Mrs. Barbara Jean Wilson Jones, age 57, of the Black Creek Community in Robbins passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at the Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born November 8, 1963, she was the daughter of Frazier and Alma Wilson. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by Clifford Ray Jones after 38 years of marriage. Cliff had been the love of her life since she was fifteen, and it gives us peace knowing she is...

Elenora ‘Nora’ Duncan, age 79 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her home.  Born May 1, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Mart and Hattie Slaven King.   She was a member of the New Salem Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Louton Duncan; in-laws:  Edward and Susie Duncan; brothers:  Curtis (Barbara) King, Tom (Kizzie) King, and Elihue (Bobbi Jean) King; sisters: ...

Elsa Joyce West Sweeney, age 95, of Knoxville, passed peacefully from her earthly body to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, January 15, 2021. She has been reunited with the love of her life, Roy L. Sweeney who predeceased her in 2008. Joyce was a very loving and kind Christian lady who was loved by everyone who knew her. A more comprehensive Obituary and a memorial service will be forthcoming later this year. Mrs. Sweeney’s guest book is available at...

Jared Nathaniel Draughn, age 34 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2021.  Born December 18, 1986, he was the son of Danny and Tonja York Draughn of Oneida. He was preceded in death by his grandparents:  Dewayne and Wanda Phillips, and Ben and Reva Dean Draughn; and cousin:  Seth York. Jared is survived by his parents:  Danny and Tonja York Draughn; son Brayden Kidd; brothers:  Jason and Michael Draughn; sisters:  Latasha Draughn, Jessica...

Bobbie Jean West, of East Ridge, TN, passed away on January 27, 2021.  She was a teacher, business owner, and member of First Baptist Church of Chattanooga.  Bobbie was the daughter of Guy C Jeffers and Anna P Jeffers. She was a woman who feared the Lord and loved life. She was nurtured in a home where Church and The Bible were the center of the family and she made that the center of her own. Bobbie attended Oneida High School where she excelled as captain of the basketball team....

George W. Chitwood, age 68, formerly of Oneida, TN, passed away at his home in Florence, KY on January 27, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.  He joined First Baptist Church of Oneida at the age of 15 years. George was the son of the late Harrison and Pearl Keeton Chitwood; and was a retired LPN from VA Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was preceded in death by three brothers:  Louis Chitwood, Buster (Ben) Chitwood, and Harrison, Jr. Chitwood. George is survived by one...

Elizabeth Bowling Lloyd, age 76 of the Helenwood community passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at her home. Born in Scott County, TN on September 10, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Sampson and Watsie Smith Bowling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence (Eddie) Lloyd; daughters, Vivian Kay Sexton and Miranda Jo Lowe; brothers, Ralph, Lloyd Ray, and Ross Bowling; sisters, Flonnie York, Wilma Bee, and infant sisters, Ester and Annie...

Letha Mae Hill Slaven, age 77 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was born on October 16, 1943. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Ben and Wilda Hill; mother and father-in-law, James and Mavis Slaven; son-in-law, Billy R. Reynolds; sister and husband, Orangie and Bill Winchester; brothers, Robert Watson and wife Veda, Bill Hill; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dolly (Dee) and Denford King, Linda Slaven and James (Chig) West. Letha is survived by her...

Roger E. West, 83, of Oneida, Tennessee passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  Roger was preceded in death by his mother and father, William E. (“Champ”) and Wilma West and his mother-in-law and father-in-law Hubert and Alma Baldwin.  He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Rose Baldwin West and his adoring children: R. Gregory West and wife Lisa, Chris West and Miche Rose;...

Benjamin (Jack) Hambright, age 91 of Helenwood, TN, was born on October 8, 1929, and left this life on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents:  John and Julia Hambright; and loving wife, Edith (Jean) Hambright. Jack is survived by his children:  Roger Hambright and wife Genia of Deer Lodge, TN, Glenda Beasley and husband Alfred of Nashville, TN, and Serita Duncan of Oneida, TN; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 7 great, great grandchildren, with...

Phillip Bruce Slaven, age 77 of Oneida, TN passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Oneida, TN on April 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Wheaton and Pearl Slaven. He was a member of and attended Highpoint Baptist Church and was of the Baptist faith. Bruce loved singing gospel, woodworking and working at church. He helped to start Landmark School, Big Ridge Church and Macedonia Christian Church. In addition to his...

Sherry Lynn Green Jones, age 47 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at her home.  Born April 20, 1973, she was the daughter of her parents, the late Paul and Margie Goodman of Huntsville, and her adoptive parents, the late Clifford and Vonnell Green of Straight Fork.  Sherry was a member of the Highway Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers:  James Goodman and Kenny Green; and sisters:  Cathy Taylor and...

Helen Louise Sharp Smith, 80, passed away January 22, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center as a result of COVID-19. Helen was the one of eleven children, born on January 8, 1941, in Huntsville, Tennessee.  She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Mary Karen Smith; her parents, J.J. and Erie West Sharp; brothers and sisters-in-law, Douglas Sharp (and wife Linda, surviving), Jake and Dolores Sharp, and Joe and Alene Sharp; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Wesley Riggins, Liz...

Lillie Mae Walters Mays, age 81 of Oneida, Tennessee, departed this life on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Scott County, Tennessee with her loving husband, Roscoe Mays, children and close family by her side.  Born January 3, 1940 in Mount Pisgah, Wayne County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Addie Esley Walters and Willie Franklin Owens Walters Smith and stepfather Conellon Smith. She was a member of the West Oneida Baptist Church. In addition to...

Leland Estel Phillips, age 86 of Huntsville, TN passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born on July 6, 1934, to the late James H. and Nancy Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Bertha Byrd and Louise Newport and four brothers, Cecil, James E., Maynard and Ewel. Leland is survived by one sister, Nellie Elmore of Morristown; two sons, Matthew and Mark; brother-in-law, L.A. Newport; numerous nieces, nephews and friends....

Junior Wright, age 94 of Oneida, TN passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at his home with loving family by his side. Born in Scott County, TN on January 5, 1927, he was the son of the late Vesta and William Wright. He was a member of the Pentecost Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ivory Ree and infant daughter, Emily Gail Wright; brothers, Walter and Cletus Wright; sisters, Nila Vaught, Charity Blevins and infant Reba Wright. Junior is...

Eva Lou Duncan (King), age 71, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021.  Born April 28, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Ortel Woodward Duncan and Bertha Jeffers Duncan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters:  Shirley Jo Duncan Maxey and Evelyn Ann Ryan King; and grandsons:  Hunter Cole King and Zackary Ryder King. Eva is survived by her children:  Columbus King and wife Veronica, Brian King and companion Tabitha Crabtree, Roger King...

Kelley Terry, age 93 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home with his loving wife and family by his side. Kelley was born on April 19, 1927. Kelley was a World War II Veteran. He was stationed in Italy where he proudly served his country. Kelley was an employee of Burchfield School where he retired. He was a member of New Haven Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Maggie Terry; siblings, Kenneth Terry, Caney Terry, and Dorothy...

Marshall Harness, age 56 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on February 6, 1964, he was the son of the late Jay Harness and Christine Gibson Harness Day. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his half-brother, Rick Harness and stepsister, Genettie Day Henderson. Marshall is survived by his son, Tony Marshall Harness and wife Nikki; daughter, Lakeshia Cabbage and husband Dakota;...

Betty Sue Beaty King went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2021.  Born on July 3, 1941 in the Helena Community of Jamestown, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Johnny and Ethel Wright Beaty.  Betty was a born again child of God.  Her desire was to see all her loved ones saved so they could join her in Heaven.  She loved the Lord and looked forward to seeing him face to face and being reunited with family in Heaven. In addition to her parents,...

Lucille Keeton Gregory, age 80 of Huntsville, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Facility.  Born May 14, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen West Keeton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Denzel Gregory, and brother:  Tommie Keeton. Lucille is survived by her son: Shawn Gregory and wife Kaneika; grandchildren:  Ruth and Silas Gregory; brothers:  Lillard, Delmer,...

Gilbert Arlee Marcum, age 81 of Oneida, TN departed this life on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on February 6, 1939, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Ollie Kidd Marcum. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Jewell Musgrove, Joyce Adams, Pauline Phillips, and Shirley Jean Foster; brothers, Billie and M.T. Marcum and Esau “Bud” Marcum; brothers-in-law, Ira...

Jared Lee Henry, age 47, of Coalfield, Tennessee (formerly of Scott County, TN) passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1973 to Dolphus and Brenda Pemberton Henry. Jared was married to Christina (Reynolds) Henry for 23 years. His children, Leeah Marie and Austin Jared (AJ), were loved beyond measure and were the light of his life. Jared was a member of Barton Chapel Congregational Church in Robbins, TN, but presently attended Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian...

On this day, this old pod was placed in the grave.  But before it was placed, the pea shelled out and went to be with God.   II Corinthians 5:8 …to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” Marvin Ray Bowling, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  He was born February 18, 1950 in Norma, TN, to the late Rev. Levi and Viola Green Bowling. In addition to his parents,...