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.
He is survived by his brother-in-law, Joe Ledford (Shannon Stinn); sister-in-law, Elizabeth Crabtree; nieces, Lisa, Sharon, and Penny Crabtree; nephew, Eddie (Lori) Crabtree; several nieces and nephews along with his church family.
The family will receive friends 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary with funeral service to follow at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, Minister Denver Tate officiating, music by Tazewell Church of Christ Congregation. Burial will immediately follow at Waters Cemetery, Washburn with a military service conducted by Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be the Brothers of Tazewell Church of Christ. 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.
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.
“Miss Ava” Rose Hensley-age 6 of the Washburn community of Grainger County passed away Wednesday morning, September 25, 2024 at her home. She was a true angel that shared her love with others for 6 years. She touched so many hearts we could not have imagined, and we know she was one that went straight to heaven. Fly high Ava Rose!!
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Sara Wolfe, Ronald and Sue Reynolds; uncle, Donal Ray Reynolds.
Kimberly Gail Rollins-age 51 of Luttrell passed away peacefully at her home after a long illness. Preceded in death by father, Bill Rollins; mother, Gail Rollins, step-mother, Charlette Rollins; best friend, Terry Rolen.
Florence Evelyn (Hickman) Baumann-age 70 of Kodak went to be with her loved ones Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She enjoyed crafting and crocheting and loved flowers and gardening. Preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa Bible; parents, William Willis and Edith Florence Hickman; brothers and sisters, Leroy, Donald, Paul-Eugene, Debra.
Catherine Louise Ralston – age 63 of Luttrell, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 15, 2024. Catherine loved to do crafts and always loved to go shopping. She is preceded in death by her mother, Caroline Moray; sister, Patty Chilson.
She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Randy Ralston; daughters, Nena Ralston, Morgan Ralston, Cassie Ralston, Randi Kay Ralston, Chastity Ralston; son-in-law, Johnathan Matthews; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, best friend, Kathy Satterfield; many nieces and nephews.