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.
Jewell “Gay” Asbury Mincey-age 89 of Knoxville was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world to live in her heavenly home Saturday, January 20, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, Billy Howard Mincey; son, Jerry Mincey; son-in-law, James Hembree; grandson, Christopher Hembree.
Billy D. Hopson – age 87 of Corryton, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 18, 2024 at his home. He was a member and deacon of Spiritual Baptist Church, Corryton. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be deeply missed.
Preceded in death by his wife, Cora Sweet Hopson; parents, Albert and Cora (Asbury) Hopson; brother, Tom Hopson; sisters, Inez Chesney, Margaret Davis, Ruby Martin.
Monteray Sharp-age 72 of Wilton Manors community of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of Sharps Chapel, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Holy Cross Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was a member of Taylor’s Grove Baptist Church, Sharps Chapel, Tennessee.
On Dec 21st 2023, Jesus called Robert Weldon (Rob, Robby) Martin home, at the age of 50.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Martin, his parents Danny Ray and Patricia Ann Martin, as well as his grandparents and many friends and relatives who surely rejoiced at his arrival and met him at the pearly gates.
Leona Beth Miller-age 72 of Halls went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend.
Preceded in death by husband, Donald Ray Miller; Daughters, Tammy Holloway and Karen Turner.
Survivors: daughter, Melisa Miller; grandsons, Matt Scott, James Joiner; granddaughters, Leona Edmonds, Krystal Edmonds, Ariah Mueller, Sara Joiner; great-granddaughter, Katana Edmonds; daughter-in-law, Amanda Miller; brothers, Ed Brown, Dave Brown. Many other friends and relatives.
Roy Ivon White – age 91 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully January 11, 2024 at Norris Health and Rehab. He was a Marine Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict, a charter member of Community Baptist Church, a Mason with J. C. Baker Lodge for over 50 years and member of American Legion Post 212.
Beth Ann Collins-age 54 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Sharps Chapel. She was a caregiver and loved her job at Visiting Angels, Knoxville Office. Beth was an active home schooler. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt. Preceded in death by father, Teddy Collins; brother, Robbie Collins; grandparents, Edward and Georgette Collins; Mattie and Glen Woods.
Bertha “Bo” Sharp – age 83 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully and entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Rita Mae Middleton-age 70 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was of the Baptist faith. Rita loved to sit outside and enjoy nature and her humming birds and also sit on the porch and talk to her dog, Harry. Preceded in death by parents, Aulden and Willa Mae Middleton; sisters, Brenda, Linda, Glenna McCrary and husband James, Althea Middleton; brothers, Teddy, Burl and Terry Middleton.
Phyllis Williams - 77 of Sharps Chapel, passed away peacefully January 9, 2024 at her home. She leaves behind daughter, Augie Myers; son, Elliot; and other family and friends. No services are planned at this time. Trinity Funeral Home, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Phyllis Williams. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net
Joan Marcelle (Cooke) Holloway – age 82 of Corryton passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of Union Baptist Church on Washington Pike. She lived a life of service as an USO ambassador, Family Services representative on military installations, Special Olympics volunteer, and The American Red Cross Military and Disaster Service worker. In addition, she briefly worked for the FBI as a fingerprint examiner.
“The sun’s coming up in the morning, Every tear will be gone from mine eye. This ol’ house is gonna give way to glory, And like an eagle, I’ll take to the sky.” On January 6th, 2024, Claudette Coffman, of Corryton, TN, made that long awaited journey - passing away from the effects of Lewy Body Dementia.