All Obituaries

Leda Faye Burress, age 81 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on October 7, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Segal and Nova Terry. She was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church. She retired from HBD Industries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Grover Terry, Justine Phillips, Maxine Terry, Velma Caldwell, Judy Smith, and infant sister Esta;...

  Pamela Joan Phillips Kidd, age 65 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born September 24, 1955 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late James and Othanine Keeton Phillips.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters:  Charlotte Hodge, and Sandra Kay Lutes; and brother-in-law:  James D. Lutes. Pamela is survived by her husband:  Norman...

Kathryn Alene Collins Strunk, age 75 of the Foster Crossroads community passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Tennova North in Knoxville, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on July 19, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Lola Slaven. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Doris Collins; one daughter, Barbra Collins and one infant daughter; two sisters, Jo (James) Ward and Veda (Robert) Watson; special friend and...

  Delayne Stephens Dodson, age 57 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.  Born April 2, 1964 in Oneida, she was the daughter of the late Priscilla Davis Chambers and George Chambers.  Delayne was a member of the Winfield Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter: Tiffany Deshaun Baird; and son:  Benjamin Lane Baird. Delayne is survived by her daughter:  Tia Alene...

Mary Pauline Ross, 85, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021. She was born November 2, 1935 in Robbins, TN to Henry Clarence and Cassie Robbins Ross.  Mary lived in Powell, TN and Karns, TN.  Mary spent her career working in the Accounting Department and retired in 1994 from Martin Marietta Energy Systems in Oak Ridge, TN.  She had previously served as head of the Y-12 accounting and budget department.  Mary was a very dedicated and hard worker and received...

Gary Alan Olinger, age 77 of Oneida, TN passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Middletown, Ohio on November 11, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert and Lily Strunk Olinger. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Darrin Olinger; companion, Crystal Hicks; brothers, Worley Olinger, David Olinger and wife Irene, Richard Olinger and wife Gloria, Kelly Stanfill and...

Estel Reed, age 93 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his home.  Born September 21, 1927 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Leonard and Ida Bell Acres Reed.  He served in the United Stated Army Air Corps; and was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother:  James (Juanita) Reed; and sisters:  Wilda (Ora) Morgan, and Mildred (Vaughn) Chambers; sisters-in-law: ...

Marilyn Hancock Acres, age 67 of Oneida, TN, departed this life on Thursday, April 22, 2021.  Born in Scott County, TN on March 29, 1954, she was the daughter of Vera Terry Hancock and the late Larry Hancock.  Marilyn was a born again Christian, and member of the Leatherwood Baptist Church.  She sang with The Hancock Family Gospel Group.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two sisters: Sheila Joe and Lila Jill Hancock; grandparents:  Obie J. and...

Charles Acres, age 74 of Oneida, TN passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on March 26, 1947, he was the son of the late Charles H. Acres and Helen Seabolt Watters. He was a retired college professor of Mississippi Community College in Perkinston, Mississippi. He loved flowers, riding motorcycles, and going to car shows with his brothers. He loved teaching, exploring, drawing, and the outdoors. He was a...

Phyllis Ann Reynolds, age 73 of the Big Springs Community in Oneida, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN.  Born June 8, 1947 in Toledo, OH, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Bonnie Kidd Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother:  Howard Phillips; and sister:  Barbara Jones. Phyllis is survived by her children:  Jerry Reynolds and wife Janice of South Carolina, and...

Chasity Nicole Hatfield, age 37 of the Mountain View Community in Robbins, TN, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  Born November 3, 1983 in Opelousas, LA, she was the daughter of Charles and Marva “Silcox” Hatfield.  Chasity was a member of the House of the Lord Church in Oneida, TN, and worked as a caregiver with home health services. She was preceded in death by her grandfather:  Charles Hatfield, and...

Jean Jeffers, age 82, of LaFollette, Tennessee and formerly of Huntsville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021. She was a member of White Rock Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by husband: Rev. Kenneth Jeffers; son: David Jeffers; brother: Eddie Culver; sister: Martha Culver; sister-in-Law: JoAnn Culver; brother-in-Law: Leon Spiva. Jean is survived by her daughters: Diana Jeffers and Deborah Blevins; 4 Grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister: Opal...

Glenis York, age 88 of Robbins, TN passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Sevierville, TN while celebrating with family on vacation. Born in Scott County, TN on December 9, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Esau and Cora Patton Burchfield. She was a member of the New River Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur West and Elmer York; brother, James Burchfield; sisters, Ruth Sims and husband Lenord and Reba; and brother-in-law,...

Bonnie Lou Terry, age 59 of Helenwood, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. She was born in Scott County, Tennessee on May 2, 1961 to the late Dewey and Junie Stephens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Terry; brothers and sisters-in-law: Theodore and wife Cybil Stephens, J.C. and wife Brenda Stephens and Thelma and husband Hulon Jones. Survived by her son Jerry Terry and wife Kaylyn;...

  Alice Byrd, age 97 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at her home in Oneida, TN.  Born July 19, 1923 in Harlan Co., KY, she was the daughter of the late James Saylor and Sarah Smith Saylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband:  Lonnie M. Love, and second husband:  Isham Byrd; sons:  Lonnie Allen Love and David Lee Love. Alice is survived by her son:  John Daniel Love; daughters:  Janette Cash...

Jessica Boshears, age 34, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Murfreesboro, TN.  Born January 31, 1987, she was the daughter of the late Barry and Tracie Boshears; and was the granddaughter of the late James Billy and Josie Boshears.   She is survived by two children:  Tray King and Brailynn Boshears; one sister:  Latasha Boshears; one brother:  Braden Boshears; grandparents:  Larry and Teresa Day; uncle and Aunt Brian and Paula Boshears;...

Wilma Jean Litton Smith, age 87 of the Coopertown Community of Oneida, TN, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born October 22, 1933 in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of the late Starlin Litton, Sr., and Nellie Stailey Litton, and step-grandmother Alva Stailey. In addition to her parents and step-grandmother, she was preceded in death by her husband:  John Smith, Jr.; brother:  Starlin Litton, Jr.;...

Cleda Rose Jeffers, age 84 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born on November 15, 1936. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alonzo Byrd and second husband, John Archey Duncan; father and mother, Fred and Mae Stephens; infant sister, Wilma Sue Stephens; sister, Juanita (Stephens) Smith; and in-law, Clifford Smith. Cleda is survived by her sister, Shirley Faye (Stephens) Patterson;...

Leslie Guy ‘Les’ Marlow, age 65 of Helenwood, TN, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born August 13, 1955, he was the son of the late Walter Guy Marlow and Mona Ruth Ross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister:  Linda Kay Terry; and special friend:  Frank Orick. Les is survived by his son:  Rick Marlow; siblings:  Louetta Marlow Clark (Jim), Luther Marlow, and Charles...

John Hicks of Bunkerhill, IN passed away on September 30, 2020 at home after a long illness. John was born in Baltimore, MD on July 14,1948 to Johnny Ray and Peggy Pemberton Hicks. He was raised by his beloved grandparents Esau and Rosie Pemberton in Morgan and Scott Counties, Tennessee. No matter where he lived, Tennessee was always home. John had several hobbies during his lifetime. One of which included tinkering and fixings things that others had given up on. Other people’s trash...

Alvin David Gibson, III, 63, of Sunbright, TN passed away on January 29, 2021 due to complications with COVID-19 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  Known as Dave to friends and family, he was born in Kokomo, IN on April 7, 1957 to Alvin and Peggy Pemberton Gibson. His early years were spent in Indiana, with frequent trips to Tennessee. He moved to Florida as a teenager, where he resided until retiring to Tennessee in 2014. Dave was a skilled carpenter who honed his craft...

Marilyn Lowe, age 54 of Pioneer, TN passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. She was born in Oneida, TN on March 21, 1967. She was a member of Five Black Gum Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lena Bowling. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Charles Lowe; father, Gordon Bowling; son, Charles Levi Lowe; nephew, Dean Hembree and Mickey; sisters-in-law, Clara Hembree and Pam Lowe; and many other relatives and friends. A...

EUGENE (GENE) DAUGHERTY, age 100, was born on September 4, 1920, in Campbell County, TN, died April 10, 2021 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He grew up and lived in Oneida his entire life except for the time he served in the Army Air Corp in World War II (WWII) and since September 2018 when he lived at the Oakwood Senior Living Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. While serving in WWII, he rose from the rank of Private to Chief Warrant Officer. When he returned home, he married Dereda Acres with whom...

Dan Timothy “Subie” Clark, age 59 of Robbins, TN passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Amherst, Ohio on March 6, 1962, he was the son of the late Noah Denton “Doc” Clark and Ivizee Hamby Clark. He was formerly a deacon at Concord Baptist Church in Robbins, TN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William Denton (Bill) Clark and Steven Noah Clark and one...

Kathleen "Kat" Settles, 98, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, formerly of Aurora, Indiana passed away Friday April 9, 2021 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. She was born March 15, 1923 in Helenwood, Tennessee, daughter of the late Leonard Keeton Sr. and Hettie (Marcum) Keeton. She was a member of First Church of God, Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Kat was a very devout Christian woman who lived her life accordingly. She was an excellent seamstress and she enjoyed working puzzles. Kat is survived by...

Michael Lee Lovett, age 64 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home with all of his loving family surrounding him with love, prayers, and song. Mike was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 28, 1956. He was the son of the late Harold Cecil Lovett and Devorah Phillips Lovett. Mike was a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corp and he also served in the Vietnam War where he was a sniper. He was honorably discharged in March of 1978. Mike enjoyed the outdoors and...

Margie Anderson, age 78 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Caryville, TN on April 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Vanell Lowe Goodman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Anderson and two brothers and three sisters. Margie is survived by her children who will miss her greatly, Bill Barnes and wife Renee, Kate Sanders and husband Michael, both of...

Alice Faye Ross, 73, of Oneida, died March 28, 2021, at NHC Healthcare of Oak Ridge following a battle with liver cancer. Alice was born April 7, 1947, to the late Hannibal Bud Ross and Ruby Alene (Ryan) Ross of Winfield.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ex-husband and long-time friend, Riley Taylor; sister, Shelby Jean (Ross) Duncan; brother, Dorman Foster Ross Sr; brothers-in-law, Paul Hill, Bill Bauer, and Edgar "Shrigg" Duncan;...

Agnes “Gertrude” (Marcum) Terry, age 91, of Oneida, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Gertrude was born April 26, 1929, in Oneida, Tennessee, and was the daughter of the late Ezra Marcum and Orlena Blevins Marcum of Oneida.  Gertrude is survived by three daughters, Linda Terry Malone (husband Charlie) of Knoxville, Debbie Terry Anderson (husband Al), and Lisa Terry Carson (husband Benny), and one...

Michael Anthony Seabolt, age 48 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Lakeland, Florida on April 18, 1972, he was the son of the late Bro. Dennis Seabolt and Frieda Seabolt. Michael was an avid truckdriver. His handle was Seabolt, and he loved his truckdriving buddies. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Edison and Veda Keeton of Helenwood, TN and Millard and Tiny Seabolt of Oneida,...

Lester Dewey Snyder, Jr., age 69 of Huntsville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the University of TN Hospital in Knoxville, TN.  Born November 19, 1951 in Morristown, TN, he was the son of the Elizabeth Parton and the late Lester D. Snyder, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by step-father:  Doyle Parton; step-sister:  Sherry Parton; and step-brother:  Doyle Lee Parton, Jr. In addition to his mother, Lester is survived by his...

Homer Blevins, age 86 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late James and Ola Blevins. Homer was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church for many years, a Veteran of the United States Army, and a member of the Dayton #147 Masonic Lodge and Valley of Dayton Scottish Rites in Dayton, Ohio for over 50 years.  He was a plant manager for the Sunshine...

Marilyn Melissa Chambers Shaver, age 37 of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home.  Born February 19, 1984 in LaFollette, TN, she was the daughter of the late Bettie Rebecca Chambers Smithers.   In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by infant son:  Noah Shaver; grandparents:  Oval Chambers and Reeda Chambers. Marilyn is survived by her daughter:  Jasmine Lynnette Chambers (Skyler Phillips); aunt:  Novella...

Clara Duncan Creekmore, age 97, passed peacefully from this life to her Heavenly home on Sunday, March 21, 2021, surrounded by her family.  Born August 18, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Jefferson and Flo King Duncan.  Clara accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of 14.  She was a long-time member of Winfield Baptist Church, as well as First Baptist Church of Huntsville, and currently a member of First Baptist Church of Oneida. In addition to her...

Brenda K. Hollers, age 65 of Oneida, TN passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Alice, Texas on November 25, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Milton Carl Gathright and Carlie Doretha Mercer. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Gathright. Brenda is survived by her husband, Arthur Lyndon Hollers; brother, Robert Gathright (Karen); sisters, Linda...

Beatrice Lucille Bowling Hughett (“Granny”) was born in Robbins, Tennessee on June 6, 1932.  She went home to the loving arms of Jesus on March 19, 2021. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilbert Bowling, mother, Dorothy Smithers Bowling, and her brother, Dellis Bowling. She was married to the late William Murl Hughett on February 16, 1952. They were married for forty years. They had 6 children, 12 grandchildren,...

Clyde Junior Morrow, age 73 of Oneida, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Oneida, TN on November 24, 1947, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Velma Morrow. He was a member of the Annadell Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Emily Smith and Jerry and Frona Morrow; sisters, Hazel Register, Edna Fairchild, and Maxine Maxey; brothers, Windell Morrow...

Ruth Jeffers Lawson, age 67 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born June 16, 1953 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Feasure and Rosie Phillips Jeffers.  Ruth was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Charles Lawson; sisters:  Ruby Jeffers Goins and Sandra Jean Jeffers Moore; brothers:  Ray Jeffers and Virgil...

Belva Ann Phillips Ward, age 79, of the Paint Rock Community of Oneida, TN, stepped into Glory on March 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family who loves her very much. Belva was born on August 27, 1941 to the late Ralph Phillips and Etta “Rose” Perkins. She loved the Lord and was a member of the New River Missionary Baptist Church in Helenwood, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband: Fred Ward Jr; father: Ralph Phillips; mother: Etta “Rose” Perkins; son:...

Dorothy Jean Duncan Reel, was born in Hickman County Tennessee to Edgar Easley and Clara Anna Brown Duncan on March 12, 1928 and died March 5, 2021 in Morrison, Tennessee. She graduated from Hickman County High School and moved with her family to Oak Ridge, Tennessee where she married George Clifford Reel on April 4, 1947.  Jean and "Kip" (as she fondly called him) dedicated their lives in service to the Lord as they worked with the churches of Christ in Tennessee: Clinton, New York...

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...