Linda Darlene Bays-age 77 of Maynardville passed away peacefully Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Willow Ridge Center, Maynardville. She was of the Church of God faith. She was born October 13, 1945 in Lilbourn, Missouri and a graduate of Lilbourn High School, class of 1964. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, Virgil and Beulah Earnheart; sisters, Rebecca Sisk, Virgie Bailey; brother, Will Earnheart; step-children, Angela Pollard, Dave Childress, Jerry Childress.
She is survived by husband of 38 years, James Herbert Bays, Maynardville; son, Samuel Thatcher, Maynardville; daughters, Angie Stiner, Maynardville and Sonya Liebold, Maynardville; step-children, Donald Childress and wife, Missy, Jim Bays and wife, Teresa, Sherry Wallace; grandchildren, Brittany Cheser and husband, Brandon, Scott Stiner, Kayla Russo and husband Dave, Hunter Liebold; great grandchildren, Riley Ford, Colt Cheser, Axel Cheser, Braxten Warwick, Danni Grayson, Kain Stiner, Winter Nicley, Oliver Russo, Mason Russo, Anthony Russo, Rosalee Russo. Brothers, Earl Earnheart of Missouri; Donald “Buddy” Earnheart of Maynardville. Several other family members she loved as her own include step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins along with a host of friends.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2023 with funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. Saturday, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Wade Brantley officiating with music by Donald Childress, Jr. Interment 11 a.m. Sunday, Big Barren Cemetery, Maynardville. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Sunday to go in procession. Pallbearers: Brandon Cheser, Scott Stiner, Jr., Donald Childress, Donald Childress, Jr., Jim Bays, Dave Russo. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Berneice (Bea) Larmer Lee-age 88 of Washburn passed away Friday morning, October 25, 2024 at The Willow Ridge Center, Maynardville. Bea was a member of Black Fox Primitive Baptist Church and a retired employee of Magnavox in Jefferson City. Preceded in death by husband, Delmer Gail Lee; parents, Oak and Carrie (Nicley) Larmer.
Survivors include many cousins with a host of friends and other relatives.
Emilia June Clifton graced this world with her radiant presence on July 28, 2024 at 4:54 p.m.
Angela Dawn Newman - age 59 of Luttrell, passed away October 12, 2024. She loved spending time with family and friends, but most of all she enjoyed any time spent with her grandkids. Angela enjoyed being out at the lake fishing and spending time with her dog, Beauty. She will be greatly missed by many.
Larry Eugene Miller, age 67 of Halls, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Sacred Ground Hospice House after fighting a battle with cancer. He was born July 2, 1957 in Knoxville, TN to Ralph Miller and Mary Carmichael. He was a Halls High school graduate class of 1975. He worked most of his life, in jobs ranging from Mynatt Brothers to Cooks and Pioneer Pest Control.
He is proceeded in death by his parents; Ralph Miller and Mary Carmichael, and Caitlynn Carmichael.
Melissa Michelle Schubert-age 54 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at U. T. Medical Center unexpectedly after she lost her battle with cancer. She loved the Lord and had accepted Jesus as her savior. She was a very hard worker and loved being creative. She enjoyed painting, drawing and decorating. She was a free spirit and loved her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She has been rejoined with her son, Michael Conatser who passed away in 2022 and her baby brother, Michael.
Sandra Ann (Brown) Muncey-age 62 of Maynardville passed away Tuesday evening, October 15, 2024 at Willow Ridge. Preceded in death by her mother, Juanita (Asbury) Brown; father, Wayne Brown; brother, Tony Brown; sister, Mary Brown.
She is survived by her daughters, Cassandra Muncey of Mississippi, Jessica Nicley of Maynardville, Bridget Muncey of Maynardville; grandchildren, Christian Fox of Mississippi, Emily Erwin and Ashley Erwin of Chattanooga; brother, Donnie Brown of Maynardville and several nieces, nephews and a host of other family members and many friends.
Carlos Anton Dew-age 51 passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Carlos loved spending time with his family and friends but loved most his two sons, Matthew and AJ. He was a voracious reader and always will be an Eagles fan. Preceded in death by his father, Larry Dew; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dew.
Left to mourn his passing, his mother, Dinah Dew; sons, Matthew and AJ; brother, Matthew McMillan; close relatives, Cathy Nowak, Jodi Moore, Melissa King; close friend, Dylan Squires.
Ricky Lynn Fife-age 65 of Tazewell passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation. Preceded in death by his parents, J.M. and Billie Marian (King) Fife.
Left to mourn his passing, granddaughter, Christine Charlene Poole.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Kenneth George Hayes-age 84 of Maynardville passed away peacefully Thursday, October 10, 2024, at his home. He was a member of Mountain View Church of God of the Union Assembly, Luttrell. Kenneth was retired from the U.S. Navy after 30 years of serving. He was the owner of Hayes Hollow Apiary. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hayes; parents, George A. and Billie Virginia (Goss) Hayes; sister, JoAnn Human; brother-in-law, Leonard Ray Johnson.
Josie Rhea Rauhuff-age 15 of Corryton passed away suddenly October 8, 2024. She was born January 23, 2009 at UT Medical Center. She had the biggest heart and a dark sense of humor. She loved drawing, music, parkour, Lego’s, puzzles and playing with her dog Ceasar and cat Asher. There was never a dull moment with “Jo” around.
She is survived by her parents, Jerry and Lori Rauhuff; sisters, Kelsey Davis (David), Serena Buckner (Dillion), Abigail Rauhuff; nieces and nephews, Harper, Lincoln, Aria, Ryder; grandmother and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Aundra Dawnella Shoffner-age 57 of Sharps Chapel passed way Tuesday morning, October 8, 2024, at her home. She was born April 7, 1967, at Oak Knoll Navel Hospital in Oakland, California and was a member of Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Sharps Chapel. Aundra was a former employee of D.T.R. in Tazewell. She was a graduate of Dixon High School, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Aundra was a loving and caring person who was hard working and had a great sense of humor.
Bill Howard-age 87 of Tazewell, Tennessee, formerly of Luttrell was born in Ages, Harlan County, Kentucky and passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at LaFollette Medical Center. He was a member of the Tazewell Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Nannie Howard; and his wife, Lena Howard.
Bill served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. By occupation Bill worked for the Phone Company, was a Coal Miner, and then worked for Straight Creek Boat Dock.
Betty Lou “Speedy” Nicley – age 89 of Washburn, passed away October 8, 2024 peacefully at home. She was a member of Central View American Christian Church. She was cherished by so many and will be remembered for her love and kindness. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, camping, gardening, coloring and any sport involving her grandchildren.
Charlotte Elaine Daniels-age 73 of Sharps Chapel passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church in Sharps Chapel and she loved all of her church family. Graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1969. Preceded in death by parents, Bonder and Ruth (Lay) Daniels; sister, Jann Longmire.
Harold W. Hundley – age 78 of Maynardville, passed away Tuesday evening, October 1, 2024 at Beverly Park Place Healthcare. He was saved at the age of 11 at Cedar Ford Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl Edward and Mary Violet (Anderson) Hundley; sisters, Betty Corum, Elaine Bates and husband Coy, Kaye Courtney, Carole Booker; brother, Carl Edward Hundley, Jr.; nephew, Gary Chandler.
Kathy Ann Ailor-age 74 of Knoxville passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at her Sertoma Center Home in Knox County. She was born June 27, 1950 in Knoxville, TN to Jack Ailor and Myrtle Lynch Ailor.
She lived her entire life with severe Cerebral Palsy and multiple health impairments and needed around the clock assistance and guidance. For the last many years, this high level of care, concern and love has been administered by the Sertoma Center staff which has been greatly appreciated by Kathy’s entire family.
Eltha Ellan Essman – age 75 of Maynardville, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of Grace Full Gospel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Retha (Miller) Moore; husband, Calvin Essman; daughter, Karen Raley; granddaughter, Lavonda Nicley. Several brothers.
Ruby Jean (Graves) Neely-age 85 of Maynardville passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Claiborne Health and Rehab. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Maynardville. Preceded in death by husband, Dewey Neely; parents, Leslie and Ann (Dykes) Graves; brothers, Roy Graves, Bill Graves, Charlie (Red) Graves; sisters, Pearl Kitts, Bertie Campbell, Jess Graves, Loretta Padgett.
Alice Emmett Roark-age 71 of Sharps Chapel passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, Ben and Bessie Gibson; two husbands, Bill K. Emmett, Lane A. Roark and four stillborn children. Brothers: Paul Gibson, Eddie Gibson, Benny Gibson, Tommy Gibson, Doug Gibson and Kenneth Gibson.