Patricia Hackworth Gentry McCarter – age 74 of Maynardville, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023. She loved cooking, gardening and tending her flowers. She took great pride in her children and grandchildren. Pat was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and loved her church family dearly.
Robie Leon McClure, II – age 37 of Maynardville, passed away suddenly Thursday, December 14, 2023. Robie was a resilient soul who faced life’s challenges with unwavering strength. Despite enduring hardships, he leaves behind a legacy of courage and perseverance. May we honor his journey and remember the lessons he taught us about resilience and the enduring power of the human spirit.
Hubert Leon “Pete” Dyke-age 94 of Sharps Chapel went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his home. He was born August 27, 1929. Although he was 94, when asked, he was 39 years young. Pete was a member of Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church in Sharps Chapel and a retired employee of the Union County Highway Department. He was the last living member of a family of 12 siblings. Preceded in death by wife, Faye Antrican Dyke; father, Emit Dyke; mother, Mossie Lee (Peters) Dyke; grandsons, Matthew Dyke, Ryan Dyke and Carl Lee Sharp; granddaughter, Brandy McCarty.
Vincent Keith (Kenny) Flatford-age 60 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Friday, December 15, 2023. Kenny loved to play music on his guitar. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Wilma (Irwin) Flatford; brother, Danny Flatford, infant sister, Patricia Flatford; niece, Kami Flatford.
Survivors: siblings, Jeff Flatford and wife, Joyce, Phil Flatford and wife, Punky; Diana White and husband, Brian; Deana Posey and husband, Rowdy; sister-in-law, Charlotte Flatford. Several nieces and nephews. Special friend, Leona.
Rev. Wayne Kitts-age 71 of Maynardville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was a member of Chestnut Grove Church. Wayne was a wonderful man that loved the Lord and his family, would help anyone in time of need and enjoyed yard selling. Preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Vina Kitts; brothers, Verlin Kitts, Glen Kitts, Lynn Kitts, Roy Kitts, Claude Kitts, Doug Kitts; sisters, Shirley Hall, infant sister, Ky Kitts.
Charles Lee Beason – age 82 of Maynardville, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was a member of Oaks Chapel American Christian Church. He is a retired employee of Marlock.
Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Stella (Sweet) Beason; son, Danny Lee Beason; son-in-law, Mark Allen Langley; siblings, Arthur Beason Jr., Ralph Beason, Ruby Mynatt, Helen McCoy, Paris Beason, Eugene Beason.
Noah Evan Norton-age 23 of Luttrell passed away suddenly, Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was a member of Cedar Ford Baptist Church. He was the most loving child ever born, always smiling and was a friend to everyone. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dalton Kitts; granny, Elsie Evans; grandfather, James Norton.
Gregory Jones – age 68 of Corryton, passed away November 26, 2023 at U. T. Medical Center. He was a veteran serving in the Army, a long-haul truck driver for over 30 years and a member of the Confederate Drifters Motorcycle Club.
He is preceded in death by mother, Joyce Broyle; father, George Jones; and wife Susan Gaucho. Gregory is survived by daughters, Leslie Isham, Misty Jones and Tracy Thompson; son, George Jones; six grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sister, Sharon Herd; and his beloved Lady.
Teresa (Howard) Arnwine – Mattew 25:23… “Well done, good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of the Lord.” On Friday, December 8th 2023 at 10:32 am, this world lost a mighty prayer warrior but Heaven gained a good and faithful servant. Our earthly spirit mourns our loss but our heavenly spirit rejoices in our gain.
She is reunited with her daughter, Kimberly; her parents, Ebbie and Elmer Howard; siblings, Larry, Jerry and Donnie Howard.
Kendal Lynn Ridenour, age 45 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 8th, 2023. Kendal loved to hunt and fish.
Preceded in death by his father, Curtis Ridenour Sr.
Survived by his mother, Violet Carr; brothers, Curtis Ridenour Jr. and Timothy L. Carr Jr.; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary in Maynardville.
Paul Wayne Lewis-age 71 of Knoxville, originally from Jacksonville, Florida went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Wayne loved cars, was a supporter of the Tribute Quartet and a Navy Veteran. Wayne is the past president of the Jacksonville, Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. Upon his retirement he was the owner/president of Gateway Auto Sales. Wayne was an ordained deacon of Fellowship Baptist Church, Raiford, Florida. Preceded in death by his father, Earl R. Lewis; uncle, Buddy Allen of Cross City, Florida.
Ralph Homer Shick was born on September 30, 1939; and was received in the arms of Jesus on November 28, 2023. Preceded in death by parents Ralph Hilton Shick and Gene Lucille Shick Mammolite. He was a veteran serving in the Army. He leaves behind his beloved wife Susan Shick, his son Marcus (Elizabeth) Shick, and grandchildren: Adam (Megan), and Samuel (Alex); great-grandchildren: Simon, Silas, and Sophie; and his half-brother Mike Mammolite.
Mary Sue (Wolfenbarger) Winters, age 85 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was a founding member of New Testament Baptist Church and was a pastor’s wife for over 50 years and a Christian school kindergarten teacher for over 10 years.
Preceded in death by her spouse, Rev. George B. Winters; parents, two sisters, grandson, George Winters III, and three great-grandchildren.
Patricia Ann Wells-age 29 of Tazewell, born August 24, 1994, went to be with the Lord November 29, 2023. Patricia loved animals especially dogs. Preceded in death by her father, Jeffrey Taylor.
She is survived by her mother, Penny Wells; fiancé, Robert Gambrel; daughter, Aubree Cole; son, Brody Smith; brothers, Carson and Michael Russell; special cousins, Samantha Upton and Robin Hopkins; great aunt, Judy Wells; special friend, Cecil Goddard and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Marcus Keyes, age 84, died peacefully on November 28, 2023 with his wife, Glenda, by his side.
Marcus was born on February 25, 1939, in Bantry Bay, Ireland. He was the fourth of five children born to Raphael P. Keyes and Brigid (O’Sullivan) Keyes. Marcus is survived by his wife of 32 years, Glenda Struss-Keyes; sister-in-law Patsy Keyes; sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Struss) Toms; nephew; Ralph (Eileen) Keyes; grandniece, Rachel (Sam); grandnephew, Michael (Andrea).
He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Falkna (died in infancy), Michael, Raphael, and Caít.
Toni Gale (Bell) Spiva – age 66 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 29, 2023 gaining her angel wings after battling many health issues for many years. She made many friends at the bowling center where she also married her husband, David.
Rosa Lee (Loope) Aye-age 92 of Maynardville passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Sacred Ground Hospice. She was a member of Hubbs Grove Baptist Church. She was the owner-operator of her own furniture store in Detroit, Michigan before retirement and returning to Union County. She was very active in the Union County Senior Citizens Center and enjoyed their activities. She has gone home to be with her husband of 64 years, Rev. Walter Aye; sister, Dorothy Kaliski; brothers, Howard Loope, Clyde Loope, Jerry Loope, Randy Shupe.
In loving memory of Alice Mae Popplewell, age 76 of Washburn, born September 9, 1947, passed away November 26, 2023 into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father and all members of her family, both naturally and spiritually do send their love with her.
Doyle Wayne Hensley – age 79 of Luttrell, passed away Saturday evening, November 25, 2023, surrounded by his family at home. He was a life-long farmer and a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Bonita (Boles) Hensley; sister, Shelby Beeler and her husband, Hughie.
CHILDRESS, James Ray, 72, Maynardville, TN, passed away November 20, 2023, at home of natural causes. Jim was retired after a career in real estate, RV, and auto sales. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Martin Todd and Jessica Childress; granddaughter, Selena Rose; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Gary Henderson and Janet and Richard Bolus, all of Knoxville; and brother, Thomas Childress who resides at the Veterans Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. He is survived by numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kathryn Ruth and Clyde Mitchell Childress.