Briseis (Bri) Aaliyah Aljumaily
Briseis Aaliyah Aljumaily, Age 15 of Luttrell, TN unexpectedly went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 29th, 2023. She was born on October 29th, 2007 in Tampa, FL to Kelley Jean Curry-Aljumaily & the late Charles Damon (Ali) Aljumaily. She had an adventurous young life having lived in Wyoming; North Carolina; Florida & then permanently in Luttrell, TN.
Bri currently attended Union County High School as a Freshman so excited to be in high school. She was not only pretty, but bright & highly intelligent & held in high regard by her teachers since her days at Luttrell Elementary School. She was a member of the Beta Club & maintained a 4.0 average. She was involved in many activities. She had helped work the “volunteer registration table” many times along side her Mamaw Cindy at the Hansard Chapel Food Pantry. She loved serving the community. She had previously attended Cedar Ford Baptist Church where she had been baptized by Pastor Jeff Leach. She was currently active at Circle A/G Youth Group & Corryton Church. She had received Jesus as her personal Lord & Savior.
Bri was fun loving; brilliant & loved Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiatos! She made an impact anywhere she would go. Her smile lit up a room with a beautiful personality to match. She loved spending time with her many; many friends & cutting up on SnapChat & Tik Tok. For this fashionista, shopping was always on her favorite list of things to do!
She had a special bond with her little sister, Gabi & loved her so dearly.
She was preceded in death by her Paternal Grandmother, Joyce Ann Vickery; her Mamaw Joanne Wiggins; her Papaw Curtis Fleenor; her sister Gabriella Aljumaily & a special bonus Dad, Gerald Fortner. Her precious nieces that loved her dearly, Audrie Quinn Cooper-Fortner & Evelyn(Evie) Rose Cooper-Fortner.
She leaves to mourn her passing her Mother, Kelley Jean Curry-Aljumaily; Brothers John Fortner & Damon Aljumaily; Sisters: MiKayla Sneed(Marcus); Destiny Duncan(Matt); Hannah Aljumaily; Courtney Campbell(Tay) & Alexis Aljumaily. Her Maternal Mamaw Cindy Fleenor & her Maternal Grandparents Dennis & Lori Longhurst.
Aunts: Denise Fijewski(Tim) ; Cynthia Poole(Bobby); Shanna Acres(Jeff); Cindus Henry & her very special Aunt Tamara Saiepour. Also surviving are her special Uncle Sean Aljumaily; her funny Uncle CJ Curry(Emily Wilson); Brian Longhurst; Shawn Fleenor(Michelle) & her newest Brother-in-law-to-be Benny Goley Jr. Two special Great Uncles Dennis Curry (Dawn), Uncle Skippy(George Barnes) and Scott Curry . There are too many other cousins; family members & friends to mention.
Friends will be received at Trinity Funeral Home, Saturday, February 4th 1 - 3 PM with the Celebration of Life Service beginning at 3 PM with Pastors Jeff Leach & Eddie Muncey officiating. Jared Graves will provide music. Special Singing by Madison Dyer; Natalie Bailey; Abby Chadwell; & Elsie Mendoza Ingraham. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Bri. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net
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.
Fosteen M. Ray-age 91 of Sharps Chapel went to be with her Lord peacefully Friday, September 13, 2024 at her home. She was a retired surgical technician with Claiborne Medical Center. Preceded in death by her first husband, Davis Wright; sons, Timothy Fannon and Michael Hooper; step-son, Darrell Ray; great-granddaughter, Megan Whitaker; one infant brother; aunt, Irene Lay.
Stanley Wynn -- age 77 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully Friday September 13, 2024 at his home. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, George and Cora Wynn; sister, Ellen Helton, Lily Mae Middleton; brother, Earnest Wynn, and son Scott Wynn.
Shyrle Wyrick-age 73 of Luttrell went to be with the Lord, Thursday morning, September 12, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Corryton. She loved the Lord, her family and animals. Preceded in death by her husband, Sebe Frank Wyrick; parents, Johnny Frank and Dora D. Beeler; brother, Johnny Lee Beeler; sister, Mary Beeler; brothers, Jerry Beeler, Jeff Beeler.
Blanche Munsey-age 86 of Washburn passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Carson Munsey; children, John Munsey, Lou Alama Graves; parents, Harvey and Leona McMurray; brothers, Austin, Robert, and Cecil McMurray; sister, Madge Workman.
Madge Nicley Workman-age 84 of Maynardville passed away Monday morning, September 9, 2024, at her home. She was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church. Madge was a former employee of Bob Beeler’s Grocery and Hensley I.G.A. Preceded in death by her husbands, Edward (Bud) Nicley, Arnold Workman; son, Michael Nicley; daughter, Christine Nicley.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Jonathan and Christy Nicley, Jamie Nicley, Jennifer and Jay Graham, Dakota Nicley, Johnny King, Jonya King; 17 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; sister, Blanche Munsey.
Dwane “Dad” Dyke, born on May 6, 1932, in Sharps Chapel, TN, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, in Knoxville, TN. Dwane was a dedicated family man who cherished the memories he created with his five generations of children and grandchildren. From a young age, Dwane exemplified a strong work ethic. Inspired by the arrival of electricity in his home at the age of 17, he pursued a career as an electrician, dedicating 25 years to Knox Porcelain and another 10years at the University of Tennessee.
Phillip David Oehlberg Sr., the proud father of 4 children, age 55, of Maynardville Tennessee, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 30th, 2024.
He was born in Chicago in 1969 to Peter John Oehlberg Sr. and Norinne Alyce Oehlberg. He loved spending time with his brothers. He always valued the people in his life, going to work at Trulite Aluminum and Glass for over 20 years, making many friends, and supporting his family. He was a well-known and respected figure in the community, loved by everyone he interacted with.
William Dale Vann-age 42 of Maynardville, originally from Kodak went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was a gifted tattoo artist with a witty personality and had an unforgettable smile that left an impression on everyone. William adored his grandchildren and loved his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Debra Vann; brother, Troy Vann.
Wesley Shane Cole-age 40 of Corryton passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was saved at an early age and was a Christian. He loved all his family dearly although the drugs controlled him. Preceded in death by his mother, Janice King; grandmother, Bobbie Moore; grandparents, Gladys and Sonny Reeser; aunt, Melody Dawn McGhee; uncles, Edward Osborne, Rocky Osborne, Spanky Reeser.
Ms. Evelyn Kaye (Graham) Merritt (unmarried)-age 72 of Corryton born May 4, 1952, entered into the Lords Rest in the early morning hours of August 31, 2024, at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation Center. It was a rest that she desperately needed because her body and mind were so tired. Kaye also knew that she wasn't getting angel wings and flying off to heaven. She is getting the best rest ever and will be ready and rested when the Lord returns for His Bride, The Church.
Charlene Pelfrey passed away at her home on August 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born June 11, 1957, she lived a life filled with love, creativity and kindness. She was the devoted wife of Darrell Pelfrey for 40 wonderful years. Charlene's infectious spirit touched everyone she met. She had a passion for painting and Jesus. Charlene dedicated her life to caring for others, always putting their needs before hers. Many will dearly miss and lovingly remember Charlene.
AC Tolliver-age 74 of Jefferson City passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at Turkey Creek Medical Center. He was born August 5, 1950, and raised in the Sharps Chapel Community of Union County. He was a U.S.. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by wife, Cassandra Kay (Lynch) Tolliver; daughter, Marnie Tolliver-Graham; parents, Phlim AC and Hallie (Weaver) Tolliver.