James Herbert Bays-86 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Monday morning, February 19, 2024, at his home. He was of the Church of God faith. He enjoyed his long-time career as an over the road truck driver and had been to Canada, Mexico and every state except for Alaska. Preceded in death by his parents, Hayden and Lindy Bays; wives, Linda Darlene Bays and Bonnie Bays; children, Kathy Bays, Herbie Bays, Jerry Childress, David Childress, Angie Pollard; grandchildren, Misty Childress, Alex Childress, Kelley Childress, Josh Hunley; sisters, Maggie, Anne, Reba; brother, Esco Bays.

Betty Sue Herron-age 71 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at her home. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Herbert Clinton Fields-age 64 of Dalton, Georgia went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 17, 2024 at home while under the care of his daughter. He is preceded in death by wife, Rita Joyce (Redwine) Fields; parents, Eli Fields and Katie Juanita (Goforth) Fields; son, Scott Flowers; sisters, Tiny Ruth Pullen and husband, Mike; Virginia Allen Hughes and husband, B.J. Herbert loved hunting and fishing. He will be laid to rest with his loving wife by his side.

Loetta Marie Galyon – age 58 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully February 15, 2024. Loetta is of the Pentecostal faith.

She is preceded in death by parents, James and Ruth Ellis; nephew, Anthony Goins and father-in-law, Robert Galyon. Loetta is survived by husband, Jeff Galyon; children, Leighann (Curtis) Cash, son, Nick Galyon; grandchildren, BriAnn, Amorett and Aminah; sister, Linda Fox; and many extended family members too numerous to mention.

Hoke Lee “Porky” Mynatt, Jr. – age 78 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born October 18, 1945 to Attorney Hoke Lee Mynatt, Sr. and Grace Delana Barnett Mynatt. Hoke graduated from Houston Independent School district. In 1972 he graduated from Davidson Police Academy and went to work for the Knox County Sheriff’s Department. Hoke left the department in 1985. Upon moving to Houston, TX that same year he eventually went to work for Wackenhut Security Company where he worked in several positions including as a U. S.

Ruby Jean Luttrell Pointer – age 75 of Knoxville, born January 18, 1949, left this world peacefully at her home surrounded by family on February 12, 2024. She was a Cosmetologist and loved styling hair for her customers from her home beauty shop for many years. Ruby was passionate about gardening and was a wonderful cook. She was a loving mom, nana, sister and friend.

Nancy Elizabeth Weaver – age 50 of Corryton, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 9, 2024 at U.T. Medical Center with her family by her side. She was the owner/operator of Dano’s 8675, LLC, and was also the operator of Anderson Farms Catering, Corryton. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Nancy was a person who cared for others and was known to put others before herself.
Preceded in death by her father, William Houston Weaver; her life long partner, Danny Lewis Blaylock; brother-in-law, Timmy Bailey.

Teresa Jo Newman-61 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord unexpectedly February 6, 2024. Teresa loved to cook and listen to classic country music. Preceded in death by her parents, Shirley Jean Franklin and William Edward Newman; son, Thomas Derek Huck.

She is survived by her daughter, Crystal Helton and husband, Matthew; brother, William Edward Newman and wife Ladonna; grandchildren, Brionna Huck, Zoey Huck, Thomas Huck and many other loving family members and friends.

Priscilla Jane Cox – age 49 of Maynardville, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare.
Preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Anna Lee (Smith) Bolden; sisters, Patricia Ann Bolden, Betty Jo Marie Goins.
Survived by her sons, Jacob Cooke and wife Cheyenne Marlow of Maynardville, Austin Cox; granddaughter, Myla Rayne Cooke; brother, James Smith and wife, Joyce of Tazewell, sisters, Mary Ann Kincaid, Sue Fullington; special nieces, Misty Collins, Christy Payne; several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.

Dwayne Edward “Popcorn” Anderson – age 55 of Maynardville, passed away Saturday afternoon at the home of his brother in Morristown.
Preceded in death by his father, Danna Anderson; mother, Gladys June (Tapp) Anderson Buckner; sister, Debbie Inman; brother, Charles, Anderson.

Johnnie Lee Beeler Jr. — age 48 of Luttrell, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith. Johnnie (Biggon) was a loving man who would do anything for anyone. He had a big heart. He loved his family, old cars and old music.
He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Lee Beeler sr.; mother, Dollie Sue Beeler (Muncey).
Survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Lora and Theodore (Kenny) Graves; son, Corey Beeler; niece, Kali Graves; nephew, Derek Graves; many aunts and uncles; special friend, Paul Richard.

Wilma Lou Tolliver-88 of Sharps Chapel went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Wilma was a retired schoolteacher of 44 years in the Union County School System. Preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Hettie Cole; sister, Jewell Edwards; niece, Marlene Godfrey; nephews, Marty Edwards, Mike Edwards.

She is survived by, Norm Tolliver; daughter, Jeannie Dyer and husband Dwight; grandchildren, Dylan Berry and wife Ashley, Dalton Berry; great grandchildren, Amelia and Cullen, Maylen Berry.

Joshua Randal Fletcher-42 of Luttrell went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, January 28, 2024. He was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church in Claiborne County. Preceded in death by his son, Christopher Tray Fletcher; grandparents, William and Frieda Fletcher, Charles and Evelina Mize, Farnum “Coot” Bolin; uncles, William “Jake” Fletcher, Jr., Floyd Fletcher, James Fletcher; aunt, Kathern Collins.

David Samuel Beets – age 39 of Augusta, Georgia, formerly of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 21, 2024. He is a member of Broken Outreach Ministries, Augusta Georgia.
Preceded in death by his father, Troy Michael Beets; grandmother, Beulah Joyce Vanbebber; grandfather, Charles Parker Evins.

James Hanse Daniels – age 68, passed away peacefully at U T Hospital with family by his side on January 25, 2024. He was born July 4, 1955 to Roger and Elsie Daniels. James was a long-time employee of KUB. He was a friend to so many. James loved watching wrestling and his favorite pass time was reading and doing his Word Search books.

Charlotte Marie (Winstead) Needham, age 64, of Washburn, TN, went home to Heaven on Monday, January 22, 2024. She leaves behind her husband, Gary Needham, her two children- Jody (Amie) Winstead and Jasmine Needham Longmire and granddaughter, Aubree Longmire.
The family is incredibly grateful that she professed faith in Christ at an early age. Charlotte will be missed by all of those who loved and knew her.
Psalms 73:26 "My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever."

David Allen Hunt – age 50 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center following heart complications. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter.

Preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Ruth (Hicks) Hunt; Loving wife, Rebecca (Becky) Hunt.

Survived by daughter, Tayllor Hunt and fiancé Joesph Mercado of Knoxville; granddaughter, Miley Hope Hunt; a special thanks to his mother-in-law, Linda Brewer; several other relatives along with a host of friends.

Raymond C. McBee-83 of Sharps Chapel went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 22, 2024. Raymond loved his family and friends and was an Army Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents, Vaughn and Faye McBee; sister, Peggy McBee Williams; sister-in-law, Judy Barnes.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Joann McBee; daughter, Kelley McBee; sisters, Mary Walker, Betty Dalton; brother-in-law, Ronny Barnes (Brenda); several nieces, nephews, special friends Bob and Linda Cole along with all his buddies at A.T. Cole Store.

Barbara Jean Beeler-86 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 20, 2024, at North Knox Medical Center. She was a member of Alder Springs Baptist Church. She was a retired employee of TVA. Preceded in death by husband, Vaughn H. Beeler; parents, John and Helen George; sister, Hila Lundy.

Junior E. Wyrick-79 of Luttrell went to be with the Lord Monday, January 22, 2024. Junior loved his family and friends and enjoyed whittling. Preceded in death by his infant son, Wendell Wyrick; parents, Emerson and Bessie (Sands) Wyrick; sister, Elizabeth Wyrick; brothers, Sunny Wyrick, Billy Wyrick.