Betty Lou Johnson, 76, formerly of Chicago, passed away August 16, 2017. She was a member of Central View Baptist Church where she loved to worship. She was a loving, caring, and compassionate mother and friend with a selfless heart of gold. She was an animal lover who enjoyed bird watching. Preceded in death by parents Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Johnson; brothers Johnny, Paul, and Delbert Johnson; sisters Mary Johnson and Jean Hatmaker. Survived by son Howard Hixson, daughter Monica Gordon, and son David Johnson; grandchildren Ryan and Emily Hixson; sister Alice (Roy) Kruse.

Gloria Saundra Helms Boruff, age 84 of Knoxville, went to be with her heavenly father Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Park West Hospital. Saundra was born on July 18, 1933. She was a long-time member of Rocky Dale Primitive Baptist Church and retired from Standard Knitting Mills and Levis. Preceded in death by her parents, John A. Helms and Esta M. Foust Helms, husband of 57 years James E. Boruff, son Ronnie Edward Boruff, brother Kenneth Tys Helms, sister Savanna Helms Reed.

Walter "Joe" Marshall, of Louisville, Tennessee, a long-time Fountain City resident, died on August 15th, 2017 at 7:58 pm, after a struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. His parents, the late Walter and Edna Galbraith Marshall, founded Hickory Star Resort on Norris Lake, where he lived in the summers growing up. Joe was a 22-year Air Force veteran, owner of Norwood Auto Sales in Knoxville, founder of Top Wrench Competition, and board member of True Purpose Ministries. Joe was and is beloved by all who knew him, and we celebrate his home-going by honoring his life and legacy.

June Eilene Bailey-age 89 of Washburn passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of Pennington Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by daughter, Georgetta; parents, Arvilee and Vesta Clarkson; brother, Virgil Clarkson; sisters, Frances Hopson and Harriett Gray.

Survivor by husband of 72 years, Ralph; son and daughter-in-law, Coy and Sharon Bailey.

Annie Jane Adams-age 72 of Maynardville passed away suddenly Monday morning, August 14, 2017 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Leon Adams; son, Steve Adams. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Jimmy Eugene Lowery, age 48, of Knoxville, TN went to go fishing with the Lord and his Momma on August 13th, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith, and avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by mother Connie Lowery, and grandparents James and Margie Lowery and Joe and Opal Morgan. He is survived by his father Jimmie Lowery, brother Kevin Lowery, aunt and uncle Brenda and Bobby Foland, special friends Lee Marsh, Joe Helton, and Ronnie LaRue, several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

With a heavy heart, we say goodbye to Chad Jason Powell a loving father, son, brother and uncle. Chad, age 48, lost a hard-fought battle with cancer Saturday, August 12. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and an employee of Quality Steel. Chad was part of the 1986 Halls High School State Championship football team. #75 will live on in our hearts forever!

Agnes Butler Hill of Knoxville passed away quietly on Friday August 11, 2017. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton. She loved time spent with family especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with her senior group who loved to dance. She was preceded in death by her parents Lawson and Nora Henry Butler; husband Burney L. Hill; sister, Viva Mae Cooper; and brother Theodore “Cowboy” Butler.

Paul Ray Smith, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, August 11th at his home in Fountain City. He was born March 1, 1937 to Carl and Nellie Smith in the community of Marbledale.
Former member of Lonsdale United Methodist. Retired from the Knox Co. School system at Byington-Solway.

Thomas Arthur Hodge, age 77 of Knoxville died suddenly on August 9, 2017. He was an Eagle Scout, a 1958 graduate of Central High School, and a graduate of The University of Tennessee and the UT College of Law. He was currently an attorney with Baker Donelson Law Firm. He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Volunteer Ministry Center for 2017, President of Belmont West HOA, and President of Christian Homebuilders Class at Fountain City United Methodist Church where he enjoyed teaching classes. He was also an avid Vol fan.

Stacie Lee Lowery, age 34, of Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 8th, 2017. She was preceded in death by father Darrell Lowery, brother Chris Jones, grandparents Ola Mae and Raymond Acuff and Jim and Norman Lowery, and aunt Teresa Lowery. She is survived by mother Tina Acuff Jones, brother Shane Lowery, uncles Rick (Ann) Acuff and Luther Perry, special aunts Karen Hurst and RaNonda Sherrod, sister Jennifer Giganti, special cousin Ann Lajoy, special friend Michael Gibson, and numerous extended family and friends.

Dorothy Breeden Lett, age 75, of Clinton, passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 10, 2017. Dorothy was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She was retired from Hoskins Drug Store. Dorothy is preceded in death by parents U.L. and Frances Breeden; brothers, William “Bill” Breeden (Evelyn), Tommy Breeden and Richard Breeden; sisters, Gerry Clark (James H.), Zelma Hill and Betty Ann Breeden; brother-in-law Robert E. Clark.

Johnnie Ault Bentley, 57 of Knoxville passed away quietly at her home on Thursday, August 10, 2017. She was born on February 3, 1960 in Knoxville to the late John Ault and Nellie Ruth Ault Lay. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Johnnie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Johnnie is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Patricia Lay and Ann Varner. Survived by daughters, Rhonda (David) Greene and Amanda Bentley; grandchildren, Jacob, Haley and Addison; 5 brothers, 2 sisters and companion Mickey Braden.

Tanya Michelle Borden, age 43, passed away August 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vicki Sue Jones Ellison; and her grandparents, Herman & Zelma Jones. She is survived by her daughters, Brittany Powers and Samantha Powers; her son, Zachary Borden; sister, Candy Jones (Eddie Hall); uncle, Gary (Rhonda) Jones; aunt, Sandra (Gary) Fox; Ron (Penny) Jones; and her boyfriend, John Walker. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in honor of the family, to Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel, to assist with final expenses.

Wesley Lee Kirby-age 83 of Luttrell passed away Friday afternoon, August 11, 2017 at Beverly Park Place. Former employee of Walmart. Preceded in death by parents, Luther and Carrie Kirby; brothers, L. V. Kirby, Preston Kirby; sisters, Betty Justus, Mary Jane Meadows, Olen Oaks and Olla Mae.

Jason “Jay Bug” Payne, age 30 of Knoxville, Tennessee, Passed away at his home August 4, 2017. He is preceded in death by mother Linda Owns and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by father Archie Payne; brothers William (Debra) Maples, Scott (Amy) Payne, Lynn (Janet) Payne; sister Teresa Johnson and fiancé Stewart Edwards; Jason’s close friend, Tonya Burton; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with a service to follow, Rev. Ronnie Dotson officiating.

Charles (Chuck) H. Tharpe, 57 of Powell, passed away suddenly August 8, 2017. He was a member of The Church at Sterchi Hills. He was a project manager at AGI. Preceded in death by father, Joe Tharpe; grandparents Huella and Charles Tharpe; stepmother Dorothy Tharpe. Survived by spouse Susan Tharpe; mother Winona Parsons; sisters Robin Delph and Karen Cagle; brothers and spouses, Brad and Sara Tharpe, Brock and Bethany Tharpe, Derick and Desa Tharpe; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jeff and Lydia Ellis; several nieces and nephews.

Willie L. Burnett, 83 of Knoxville, went into the arms of Jesus of Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Willie was born to the late Austin Richard and Harriet Johnson Brown on March 27, 1934 in Knoxville. She loved to cook and be with her family. She loved being a wife, mother , and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survived by sister Wanda Sharp; children Mike (Donna) Burnett, James Burnett, Debbie Moreland, Janet Dawn Hurst, Kelly Mahan; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Sunday 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

Joey Edward Cox-age 53 of Maynardville passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1964. Preceded in death by mother, Margie Capps Cox.
Survivors: daughter, Taylor Shea; father, Charlie Cox; brother, Scott Cox. Several other family members and a host of friends.
Burial 10 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2017, Walton Cemetery, Washburn. Family and friends may call at your convenience to view the body 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Paul Edward Branson-age 82 of Washburn, born October 27, 1934 in Beattyville, Kentucky passed away Monday evening, August 7, 2017 at his home. Paul professed his faith at an early age and was a U. S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War. Paul was a retired Foreman of Skilled Trades with General Motors in Pontiac, Michigan. Following his retirement, Paul made his home in Washburn. Preceded in death by parents, Chester and Elvira (Couch) Branson; brothers, Roy and Doris Branson, James and Cathline Branson, Charles Branson, Chester Jr.