Jerry Lee Gunnels-age 70 of Maryville passed away Friday morning, August 26, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a retired employee of Vulcan Materials in Maryville. He enjoyed riding his golf cart around the subdivision with his dogs, Pennee and Nickee. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Ethel Gunnels.
Thomas Spencer Gillespie, age 69, passed away on August 13, 2022. Born in Maynardville, TN and graduated from Horace Maynard High School. He moved to Detroit, MI at age 18 and worked at Ford Motor Co., where he retired after 20 years of service. He then moved to Knoxville, TN and worked as a manager at Central Parking for several years. Preceded in death by parents, Spencer and Jana V. Gillespie; sister, Evelyn Sue Woods Roe; and niece, Sheri Faye Sexton.
Michael Allen Williams-age 65 of Maynardville passed away Saturday morning, August 20, 2022 at Willow Ridge Center. He was a member of Indian Bluff Baptist Church in Briceville, Tennessee. He loved old cars and was a good artist. Michael was also a great dad.
Preceded in death by parents, William and Norma (Sanders) Williams; brother, William (Slim) Williams.
Paislee Alayna Harrington – age 9 of Maynardville, passed away on August 17, 2022 at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. She was born to parents, Stephen Harrington and Shyla Helms on March 18, 2013. Paislee was known for her kind heart and bubbly personality. She had a creative mind and loved to draw and craft. Paislee enjoyed playing outside on the farm and spending time with her horse Gypsy and the cow she raised Moomee. She was funny, smart, generous and could go from Cowgirl to Diva in 2.5 seconds. Paislee was so excited to start fourth grade at MES as she loved school.
Trinity William Bailey-age 40 of Washburn, born on January 24th, 1982, went to be with our Lord and savior on August 17th, 2022. He grew up with a love for hunting, fishing, and enjoyed the outdoors. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Scearce, along with his brother, Nathaniel Cody Wolfenbarger, infant step son, Daniel Ray, father in law, Bobby Hayes and a special uncle, Herbert Bailey.
Kidwell, Sherman Henry age 80 of Luttrell passed away Wednesday morning, August 17,2022 at his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones after a long battle of Dementia.
He worked at Dempster Brothers of Knoxville for over 30 yrs., And also worked alongside of his wife and best friend Melba Kidwell at Little Darlings Video.
His greatest joy was his family and his 2 yorkies Precious and Harley and listening to Music.
Preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 yrs Melba Kidwell; Parents Sherman and Clara Kidwell; Sister Lilly Nicely.
Goldie Mae Starnes-age 92 of Washburn passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Diversicare of Claiborne after a progressive disease of dementia. She was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Emerson Starnes; daughter, Martha Jo Hill; parents, Clayton and Rosie Bailey.
Ann Elizabeth Poston “Mimi” – age 79 of Knoxville, shed her earthly body and awoke with the Heavenly Father with her body restored on August 12, 2022. Her family will miss her sweet disposition, kind spirit and endearing love each and every day.
She is preceded in death by parents, William and Helen Tharp. Left to cherish sweet Ann is her beloved husband, David J. Poston, Jr.; children, Lyda (Karl) Bell and Brian (Sarah) Poston; grandchildren, Mason Bell, Morgan, Reagan and Hunter Poston; special sister-in-law, Diane Harvey; and friend, Jennifer Hickson.
Pauline Jewell Tate-age 65 of New Tazewell passed away Saturday morning, August 13, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Little Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, James Cecil and Dewie (Smallwood) Mustard; sister, Flora Elizabeth Mustard; brother, Johnny Ray Mustard.
Survivors: sons, Darrell Tate and Jason Tate; three grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia McIntosh of Harrogate; Della Shoffner of Sharps Chapel; brother, Terry Glenn Mustard of Harrogate. Several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.
Jeana Faye Johnson-age 50 of Corryton went with our Lord Friday, August 12, 2022 at her home. Preceded in death by father, Kenneth E. Hankins; grandparents, Claude and Velma Hankins; Bill and Nellie Williams.
Survivors: husband, Douglas Johnson, III; daughter and son-in-law, Chelsea and Josh Clevenger; mother, Janice Hankins; sister, Sonya Blair; niece, Miranda Allen; nephew, Tyler Blair along with several aunts and uncles.
Robert “Bob” Lee Lawson, age 72 of Maiden passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory.
Born July 26, 1950 in Union County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Clyde Vernon Lawson and Charlotte Parker Lawson. Bob retired from Fed-Ex after 21 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a volunteer at Carolina Caring for many years. In addition to his parents, a brother, Bill Lawson and 2 sisters, Boots Hayes and Mick Damewood preceded him in death.
Left to cherish his memory:
Wife: Leanora Lawson of the home
Thomas Derek Huck-age 41 of Luttrell passed away suddenly Monday, August 8, 2022 at his home. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army.
Elmer W. Getz-age 90 of Knoxville passed away Monday morning, August 8, 2022 at Oakwood Senior Living.
Graveside service and interment 2 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2022 at Narrow Ridge Cemetery, Washburn, TN.
Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
John Richard Maples-age 54 of Maynardville, formerly of Knoxville passed away suddenly Thursday evening, August 4, 2022 at his home. He was preceded in death by father, David Kent Maples; brother, David Maples.
Survivors: wife of 28 years, Yelonda Maples; son, Kevin Maples; step-son, C. Daniel Presnell; daughter, Tiffany Elizabeth Maples; mother and step-father, Lynn and Tom Cobble; sisters, Cheryl Roper, Anita Watts. Ten grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Roger L. Cooper – age 71 of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 2, 2022, after a battle with respiratory issues. He had a strong faith in God.
Roger Allan Collins of Washburn, passed away peacefully at home Friday, July 29, 2022, at the age of 66, surrounded by his family.
He was a long-time employee of Union Parts and Equipment of Maynardville, TN. Gray and Sons of Rutledge, TN and Self employed as a tractor mechanic for 20+ years. He attended church at Clinch Valley American Christian Church.
Charles William “Chuck” Stevens-age 54 of Maynardville passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at The Waters of Clinton. He was born March 1, 1968 the son of the late Charles and Brenda (Anderson) Geams. He was a graduate of Gibbs High School, Class of 1987. Upon graduation, Chuck enlisted in the U. S. Navy and served in the Persian Gulf. Also preceded in death by son, Josh Faust who died July 21, 2018; great-grandparents who raised Chuck, Oscar and Ethel Nicely; grandparents, James and Flossie (Nicely) Anderson.
Winfred Trula “Pike” Edwards-age 85 of Andersonville passed away Thursday morning, July 28, 2022 at Willow Ridge Center. She was a member of Byram’s Fork Baptist Church and attended Raccoon Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Gary Joel Edwards, Sr.; parents, Oda and Gertie Grace (Ridenour) Pike; brothers, Bradford Pike, Hillard Pike, Lillard Pike, Hushell Pike, Kenneth Pike; sisters, Dolfie Poore and Eva Pike.
Laura Jane Johnson – age 72 of Harrogate, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Tuesday morning July 26, 2022. She was saved at a young age and was a member of Shawanee Baptist Church. Laura was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all she knew.
Billy R. Hodge, 78 of Maynardville, left this earth on July 24th, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. Billy was the son of the late Bill and Martha Hodge and the 3rd born to them of 9 children. He was born in Maynardville on September 21, 1943 and would remain in Maynardville his entire life. He married his loving wife Claudia (Davis) Hodge in 1962. Billy was the perfect image of the American Dream, showing how hard work and determination do pay off. He opened Hodge Manufacturing in 1976, and ran this family owned and operated business for 30 years.