John Cabage, Sr.

John Verlin Cabage, Sr., was born on December 30, 1935 in a house built by his great grandfather, James E. Newman, on Henegar Street, Knoxville, Tennessee. He died July 29, 2024. He was a former member of Dante Baptist Church and attended Milan Baptist Church. John proudly served in the United States Air Force for 21 years and retired as a Master Sergeant. He taught school in Knox County for over 20 years. Two years during his employment with Knox County, he served as President of the Knox County Education Association. He was a member of the Blazing Star #450 Masonic Lodge and a member of the Royal Arch Council Commandry Knights Templar. He was Past Master of Wakkanai Centennial Masonic Lodge, Wakkanai, Japan and Past Master of J. C. Baker Masonic Lodge #720, Maynardville and American Legion and VFW. John served over 29 years on the Board of Laurel Point Resort, Gatlinburg and was on the Board of the Cabage/Cabbage Cemetery Association and the Hamilton Cemetery Association. He was Past President and a member of the Cabage/Cabbage Family Association, which has had yearly reunions for over 47 years. Growing up John had limited school education, quitting in the seventh grade. He said he learned “his smarts” by the school of hard knocks. He was very intelligent and “was always right”. His first day attending high school was when he started teaching Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, a trade he learned in the military. John received his GED in the Service and got a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Tennessee. John loved the Cabage/Cabbage family. He traveled all over the United States researching cousin connections, visiting many distant relatives, and visiting numerous courthouses and cemeteries. He visited all 48 continental states and landed in Alaska and Hawaii. He served in the military in Pakistan, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines and Okinawa.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Stacy Browning Cabage and Isaac E. N. Cabage; and sister, Dorothy Mae Cabage Johnson Moore. He was a beloved husband to Mary Anne Nickles Cabage for 63 years and a beloved father to John
V. Cabage, Jr. (Sue Ellen); Stacy Anne Cabage and James R. Cabage (Brenda). He loved his 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Trinity Funeral Home, Maynardville with the service immediately following. A graveside service will be held at Cabbage Cemetery in Black Fox, Washburn following the service. Everyone is invited to the home after the service to celebrate the life of John. Trinity Funeral Home, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of John Cabage. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net

Obituary

Dwane Dyke

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

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

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

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.

Evelyn Kaye Merritt

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

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

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.

Alice Faye Nicely

Alice Faye Nicely-age 74 of Maynardville passed away peacefully Monday, August 26, 2024, at Willow Ridge Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Ailordale Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her loving husband, LeeRoy Nicely; father and mother, Eddie (Plummer) and Ruby Sands Oxendine; brothers, Rev. Walter (JoAnn) Oxendine, RG Oxendine.

Ruby Nell Haggard

Ruby (Chesney) Haggard-age 89 of Knoxville passed away Sunday morning, August 25, 2024, at U.T. Medical Center. She was a member of Halls Baptist Church and a retired employee of Knox-Porcelain Company. Preceded in death by her husband, Delbert (Dick) Haggard; son, Richard Chesney Haggard; parents, John and Rebecca (Meltabarger) Chesney; brother, Arnold, Nelson, Bert, Joe, Bruce, Pryor and Jake Chesney; sisters, Teeny Bryant, Nerva Whited, Oma Hayes.

Wesley Dean Taylor

Wesley D. Taylor-age 86 of Washburn passed away Saturday evening, August 24, 2024 at his home. Preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Sybil Taylor; brother, Don Taylor; sister, Mildred Johnson.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sharon Taylor; daughter, Sandi Bonanno; sons, Dan Huckans, Rick Huckans, Chucky Taylor, Ken Taylor; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time. Arrangement by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Rebecca Lacey

Rebecca L. Lacey-age 61 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Friday afternoon, August 16, 2024 at U. T. Medical Center. She was a member of Callahan Road Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Jackie Ray and Betty Jo Lacey; brother-in-law, Mark Davis.

Karen Wyrick

Karen Wyrick-age 59 of Maynardville passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at her home.

No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Ricky Dean Dotson

Ricky Dean Dotson-age 66 of the Hickory Star Community in Maynardville passed away Friday evening, August 16, 2024 at U. T. Medical Center. He was the retired owner/operator of his excavation company and was an executive of Norris Lake online. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Olive (Anderson) Dotson; son, Oland F. Dotson.

Lawrence Erwin Kane

Lawrence E. Kane-age 78 of Bean Station, formerly of Goshen, New York, died suddenly Thursday, August 15, 2024, in New Mexico as the result of a traffic accident. Larry was born September 22, 1945, in Sodus, New York, the son of Erwin H. Kane and Marquerite L. Kane. He graduated from Rhinebeck Central Schools, Dutchess Community College, SUNY at New Paltz and received a master's degree from Iona College.

Norma "Wammie" Sharp

Norma Dene "Wammie" (Sexton) Lucas Sharp- age 80, of Maynardville, born June 3, 1944, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Norma was a long-time member of Little Valley Baptist Church. She loved Scrabble and Bingo. Norma was a very outgoing friendly person who never met a stranger. She loved to cut up and mingle with friends and family. She was a very sentimental, kindhearted, loving and giving person.

Dwight Lee Wolfenbarger

Dwight Lee Wolfenbarger-age 43 of Luttrell went to his heavenly home on Sunday, August 11, 2024. He was a member of Spring Street Baptist Church, Powell. Preceded in death by his father, Lawrence (L. H.) Wolfenbarger; grandparents, John Henry & Agnes Marie Wolfenbarger; Clovis and Lillian Hinds; great-niece, Lanie Grace.