James E. Hurst-age 89 of Maynardville, born May 24, 1934, passed away Monday morning, June 12, 2023, at his home. He was a retired employee of Plasti-Line and a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, class of 1953. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Zola (Cook) Hurst; wife of 61 years, Mary Nell (Smith) Hurst; son, Stephen Hurst; sisters, Sue Epperson, Marie McBee; brother, Paul Hurst.
Deborah (Inklebarger) Mason - 68 of Luttrell, passed away peacefully at home June 10, 2023. She was a faithful Christ follower and member of Corryton Church.
She is preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and JoAnn Inklebarger; brother, Kenny “Bo” Inklebarger. Debbie is survived by loving husband of 50 years, Gerald Mason; son, Jacob (Amanda) Mason; daughter, Julie Mason; son, Joseph (Jordan) Mason; grandchildren, Caleb, Christian, Jake, Nora, Carter and Ivy Jo.
Derana Kay Lynn- 47 of Rutledge, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 31, 2023. She was of the Christian faith. Derana was a daddy’s girl and enjoyed going fishing and hunting with him. She had a great love for animals and always had a puppy as a pet. Derana was friendly, had a sarcastic sense of humor, and was blunt and didn’t sugarcoat how she felt about anything. Despite the distance and their differences, she loved her children and family very much. She attended South College in Knoxville, where she earned her A.A.S. degree in accounting.
Robert “Bob” Miracle-age 77 of Corryton passed away peacefully Thursday morning, June 8, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was a member of Beulah Missionary Baptist Church. Bob was a retired coal miner in the Brownies Creek area of Kentucky and a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
Survivors: wife of 23 years, Sheila Walker Miracle; daughters, Pamela Miracle, Tammy (Rodney) France; son, Mitchell Miracle; special step-daughter and caregiver, Renee Smith; step-daughter, Sherry (Ron) Bolinger along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Shirley Fontella (Greene) Monroe-age 82 of Washburn, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. She was a member of Mt. Eager Baptist Church and a former employee of St. Mary’s Medical Center. Preceded in death by husband, Harl Monroe; parents, Rev. Lewis and Gladys (Capps) Greene; sister, Glenda Shelton; sister-in-law, Brenda Pratt; nephew by marriage, Dwayne Pratt.
Jarrett Lynn Knickerbocker of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away at the young age of 26 on Saturday June 3, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Jarett was a resident of Middlesboro Kentucky where he lived at the time of death. Jarrett’s life came to a tragic and unexpected end in a workplace accident in Oneida, Tennessee. Jarrett was born in Adrian, Michigan to JoAnn Jean Wilson and Phil Knickerbocker on July 25, 1997.
Carl Burnette-age 85 of Luttrell passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Willow Ridge Center. Carl was a member of Hubbs Grove Baptist Church, Maynardville. He was a loving husband, father and papaw. He was a kind and generous man who never met a stranger. He loved his family, and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. Papaw was his favorite role in life. He loved his community and was always willing to help his neighbors. He enjoyed friends dropping by and sitting out under the shade tree visiting.
Paul Scott Bradley-age 64 of Sharps Chapel, formerly of Fort Meyers, Florida passed away Saturday afternoon, June 3, 2023, at UT Medical Center. He was a member of Fellowship Church in Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents, Paul Ronald and Esther Bradley; son, Robert John Brodeur.
Survivors: wife of 22 years, Deborah Bradley; children, Roger Brodeur, Robyn Bean, Scott Brodeur; Matthew Duncan; nine grandchildren; sisters, Jana Simons and husband, Hans, Terri Bradley along with several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Woodrow Allen “Woody” Burkhart-age 59 of Maynardville passed away Saturday morning, June 3, 2023 at home. He was born February 3, 1964 in Harlan, Kentucky. He was a member of Ailordale Baptist Church. He was a retired over the road truck driver. Preceded in death by mother, Nancy Blevins Burkhart; grandparents, Denvir and Bertha Burkhart, Baxter and Betty Blevins.
Patricia (Patty) Capps-age 54 of Washburn passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at U. T. Medical Center with her family by her side. She was an employee of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Knoxville. Preceded in death by mother, Connie Wallace; sister, Faye Martinez; mother-in-law, Patsy Capps.
She is survived by husband, Tim Capps; father, Paul Wallace; sister, Donna Brown; children, A.J. (Valerie) Bales; Chelsey (Cameron) McGinnis; granddaughters, Leah and Emery Bales. Father-in-law, Dale Capps. Several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.
Roberta Christine Bruner – age 94 of Maynardville, went to be with her Heavenly Father, June 2, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Roberta retired from Standard Knitting Mill after 44 years. She will be greatly missed.
Larry Steve Shoffner-age 70 of Sharps Chapel passed away Wednesday morning, May 31, 2023 at Claiborne Medical Center. He was a retired employee of Union County Highway Department. Preceded in death by daughter, Gabrielle Shoffner; parents, Charlie and Edna (Beeler) Shoffner; brother, Tom Shoffner; sister, Wanda Brown.
Jeffery Allen Farris – age 60 of Andersonville, passed away suddenly at his home on May 29, 2023. He was a member of Hines Creek Missionary Church.
He is preceded in death by parents, Herman Farris and Geneva McNish. Jeffery is survived by wife, Martha Farris; brother, Steven Odel Farris of Knoxville; sister, Carolyn Irene White of Knoxville.
Sexton, Raymond “Lynn” Sr. “Jamup” – age 80 of Maynardville, TN, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was a Member of Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
He is proceeded in death by father and mother, Troy and Lucille (Hunley) Sexton. He is survived by wife Patricia Acuff Sexton; sons and daughters-in-law Ray (Tricia), Casey (Sara), Anthony (Melanie) grandchildren Bradey, Brice, Daniel and Sydney; sister Norma Sharp; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. Special thanks to Michelle Helton (Amedisys Hospice) and Alder Springs Baptist Church.
Danny Ray Flatford-age 67 of Maynardville, born March 24, 1956 passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by daughter, Kami Flatford, parents, Wilma and Clarence Flatford; sister, Patricia Flatford along with several aunts and uncles.
Dorena Clay Nicley-age 86 of Washburn passed away peacefully Saturday, May 27, 2023 at her home. She was a member of Mt. Eager Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Annie Clay; husband, Hubert Nicley; daughters, Kaye Nicley and Janice Nicley. Several brothers and sisters.
Everett Miller-age 86 of Monroe, Michigan made his final journey home peacefully the morning of Friday, May 26, 2023 with the window open, the sun shining, and birds singing. He was born in Sharps Chapel Tennessee in a one room, dirt floor home. In his mid-teens he relocated to Monroe, Michigan where he graduated from Monroe High School and then went on to complete a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in 1961, and then his master’s degree from Eastern University in 1972.
Jeffery Lynn Hoskins-age 57 of Maynardville passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Jeff was a painter and loved his work; also, he enjoyed shooting pool. He was an outside guy and loved his two dogs, oby and Sissy. Preceded in death by his parents, Gene and June Hoskins.
Survivors: Girlfriend of 20 years, Rhonda Hulett; brothers, Robert Hoskins, Gary Hoskins, Mark Hoskins and Joe Maples. Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Dalton James Burton-age 17 of Mooresburg passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at his home. He was a baptized and a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Corryton, Tennessee. Preceded in death by grandmother, Sandra McCroskey and husband, Darrell Banks; grandfather, David McCroskey; great-grandmother, Wilma Carolyn Murrell; grandfather, Charles Burton; grandmother, Tilda Burton; aunt, Sasha McCroskey.
Kenneth Doyle Brown, age 73, went to join his Heavenly Father on May 21, 2023. He was born and raised in Luttrell, TN. He served his country as a Sergeant E5 in the Army during the Vietnam War. After an honorable discharge, he worked at Ready Mix Concrete. He later owned and operated Ken Brown Excavating. He retired in 2018, and his son took over the business. He is preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Dyer; sister, Mary Dyer; best friends, Kenneth Williams and Jay Atkins.