Ricky Johnny Tharp-age 61 of Maynardville passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his home. He professed faith in Christ as his Saviour. He was preceded in death by parents, John and Dora (Wolard) Tharp; grandparents, Will and Vesta Wolard, Lee and Ollie Tharp.

Survivors: brothers, Bill Tharp and Bobby (Candy) Tharp; sisters, Diane (Jeff) Brown and Tammy (James) Wynn, all of Maynardville. Several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2021 with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. Friday, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Charles Muncey, Rev. Eddie Muncey officiating with music by Brittany and Eddie Muncey. Interment 12 p.m. Saturday, Haynes Cemetery, Maynardville. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home by 11 a.m. Saturday to with the funeral procession. Pallbearers: Jeff Brown, Steven Brown, James Wynn, Ronnie Hopson, Tucker Wolard, Buck Wolard, Scottie White. Honorary Pallbearers: Jeremy Tharp and Josh Patton. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.