Heather Jane Collins-age 45 of Blaine went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 30, 2021. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a former manager of Dollar General Store, Asheville Highway, Strawberry Plains. Preceded in death by father, Idell Mason; mother, Ruby Jewell DeBusk.
Sharon (Dozler) Collins – 75 of Maynardville, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 peacefully at her home with her beloved dogs, Little Bit and Foxy by her side. She was a schoolteacher retired from Union County Public School Systems. Sharon was a Vietnam War veteran, member of the Tri County Honor Guard and American Legion. She was a member of Alder Springs Baptist Church.
Shirley Thresa Kidwell – age 61 passed away peacefully at home with family by her side after a brave battle with cancer on May 1, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. She was born on April 1, 1960 to Roger and Elsie Daniels. Shirley was an employee of Levi Strauss Company for 25 years. She was always caring about others and was a strong loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, mamaw, aunt and granny. Shirley was a friend to so many.
Eva Lee Wilder-age 86 of Sharps Chapel passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at her home. She was born December 24, 1934 in Balkan, Kentucky. Eva was a born again Christian and of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband, Jim Wilder; half-brother, Carl Goin; sisters and brothers, Clifford Bowen, Heiskell Bowen, Roy Bowen, Edith Taylor, Marie Atkins, Mildred Nelson, Bobby Bowen, Johnny Bowen, Ralph Bowen and Georgia Bowen.
Carl Glen Seymour – age 70 of Luttrell, passed away May 1, 2021. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. Carl was loved by all that knew him, he loved his family and we loved him.
Bill Kitts-age 76 of Maynardville passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Private interment Monday at the Haynes Cemetery, Maynardville. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Jerry Wolfenbarger – age 66 of Heiskell, passed away April 29, 2021 at his home.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Wolfenbarger; and parents, Horace and Margaret Wolfenbarger. Jerry is survived by his girlfriend, Sally Hennessy; granddaughter, Kinslee Jennings, his pride and joy and brother, Harvey (Sandra) Wolfenbarger.
Larry J. Hunter-age 67 of Luttrell went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 22, 2021 at U. T. Medical Center. He was a member of Mountain View Church of God of the Union Assembly, Luttrell. Larry was a retired employee of Rogers Group Construction. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Minnie Hunter; son, Larry Charles (Chuck) Hunter.
Brenda Kay Hughes-age 77 of Maynardville passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Willow Ridge Center which had been her home for the past six years. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Preceded in death by parents. Loyd Hughes and Ada Gibson. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Survivors: daughter, Debra Diehlman of Alma, Michigan; son, Eric Diehlman; four grandchildren, Christopher Diehlman, Miguel Dominquez, David Diehlman, Adam Diehlman; brothers, Loyd “Buddy” Hughes and David Hughes. Several nieces and nephews along with many friends at Willow Ridge Center.
David L. Hurst-age 72 of Maynardville went to his Heavenly home Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home. He was a member and deacon of Raccoon Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Jim and Ruby Hurst; one sister, Kay Evans; six brothers, Johnny, Bud, Jerry, Ben, Bob and Sonny Hurst.
Ina Mae Williams-age 71 of Luttrell went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her home surrounded by family and friends following a ten-year illness. She was a member of Emory Road Missionary Baptist Church and was a former cafeteria employee at Luttrell Elementary School. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Louise (Carver) Wolfenbarger, brothers, Paul Wolfenbarger, James Wolfenbarger, age 5 and sister, Della Ruth Wolfenbarger, age 7; brother-in-law, Onas Conwell.
Terri Fernandez – age 59 of Maynardville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Terri was born in Sarasota, Florida and raised in Tampa. Terri’s greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Terri was always seeking a new adventure and loved camping, the mountains and going to the beach in her RV. She proudly shared her salvation with others and always looked forward to attending Corryton Church where she was a member. Terri was a nurse and had a passion for helping others.
William “Bill” Anderson Acuff – age 94 of Washburn, passed away April 19, 2021. Bill was a U. S. Army Veteran, a member of the Honor Guard and VFW. He always enjoyed going to see his other family at Giles Flea Market.
Kenneth Lee Hensley-age 82 of Maynardville went to be with Jesus Saturday afternoon at North Knoxville Medical Center while surrounded by his beloved family. Proceeded in death by parents, Verlin and Ruth Hensley, son-in-law, Larry “Jake” Woolard.
In loving memory of Emil Ratliff-age 98 of Defiance, Ohio, formerly of Maynardville who was brought into this life September 17, 1922, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 in Defiance, Ohio. Emil married Curtis Ratliff July 14, 1945. She was preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Curtis Ratliff; three sons, Danny Ratliff, Donnie Ratliff and Arnold Curtis Ratliff.
Audley “Squirt” Mitchell – age 87 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully April 13, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict and a longtime employee of Coca Cola Company. Roddy Manufacturing.
Maggie Dykes – age 93 of Sharps Chapel, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Voyd C. Keck, age 90 of Halls, formerly of Union Co., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Halls. Graduated class of 1950, Horace Maynard High School. Retired from University of Tennessee Physical Plant as General Supt. of structural maintenance. He was a 49-year member of Masters Lodge #244 F. & A.M. K.C.C.H. Scottish Rite of Knoxville, Areme Chapter #466 O.E.S.
Mitchell Steven Beason-age 68 of Luttrell passed away Friday morning, April 2, 2021 at his home. He was a Christian and had a great love of dogs, cats and all animals. Preceded in death by parents, Mitchell Lee and Martha (Woods) Beason; siblings, Lucille Ford, Gene Beason, Agnes Dyer, Bernice Vaught, Mary Beeler along with several nieces, nephews and other family members.
Arlene “Leigh” McFarren-age 63 of Corryton passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her home. She was a member of Mountain View Church of God of the Union Assembly, Luttrell. She was an employee of Knox County Sheriff’s Office for the past six years, formerly with T.V.A.
She was a loving wife, mother and nana. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Sophie Holly and Grandma Betty who raised her.