Donnie W. Bailey-age 73 of Washburn passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. Donnie was a Navy Veteran. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Preceded in death by parents, J.C. and Judy Bailey; brother, Danny Bailey; granddaughter, Tiema Nicole Nicley; uncles, Sam and Bobby; aunts, Sue, Juanita, Gaynell and Mary Lou.
Joni Sue Conner Hall- age 57 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Friday, April 28, 2023. Joni was a wonderful wife and mother. She worked hard in everything she did. Her family was always first and foremost. She raised many animals, including miniature horses and dogs, which she included in her family. Along with her husband they started Union County Youth Football League, and she served as co-founder and secretary.
Preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Ronda (Rodgers) Conner; mother-in-law, Laura Hall; father-in-law, Joe Hall.
Cris Woods-age 64 of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023, after a battle with cancer.
Preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Helen Woods; brothers, Curtis Woods, Chester Woods, Carl Woods; sister, Christine Hutchinson.
Survivors: daughters, Crystal Woods, Charlotte (Parker) Woods, Terri (Larry) Smith; son, Patrick Collins; long time companion, Joyce Stevens; brother, Chuck Woods; grandchildren, Tala and Kendra Thomas, Katlin, Gable, Abigail along with several nieces and nephews.
Marvin Dean Atkins-age 60 of Luttrell passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He professed faith in Christ at an early age and was of the Baptist Faith. Graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1981.
Preceded in death by wife, Deborah Kay (Wilkerson) Atkins; parents, Gerald and Nola Elizabeth (Bucker) Atkins; brother, Ralph Douglas Atkins.
Ronald Hubert Wolfenbarger, Sr.-age 69 of Washburn passed away Tuesday, April 25,2023, at his home.
Preceded in death by parents, Hubert and Mary Wolfenbarger; brothers, David, Buck and Donnie Wolfenbarger; sisters, Mary (Ruth) Nipper, Nelda (Jean) Collins.
Survivors: wife of 51 years Brenda Gail Wolfenbarger; daughter, Tywania (Brett) Hedie; sons, Ronnie (Misty) Wolfenbarger, Jr., Donnie (Amber) Wolfenbarger, Billy (Michelle) Wolfenbarger. His pride and joy were his 16 grandkids and 5 great grandkids.
Kennedy Lynn Sherritze was born on April 23, 2023 too perfect for this world.
Michael John Arneberg-age 67 of Luttrell passed away suddenly Saturday evening, April 22, 2023 at his home. He was of the Catholic faith and a retired over the road truck driver. He was also a Veteran of the U. S. Army with three years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Olaf and Edna Arneberg; wife, Mary Arneberg; daughter, McKena Morse.
Billy Wayne (Bill) Nicley-age 70 of Washburn passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born December 8, 1952 and was the son of Robert Lee and Helen Mae (Kitts) Nicley. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by brothers, Clifford Nicley, Hubert Nicley; sisters, Betty Lou Nicley, Rose Onalee Nicley, Irene “Callie” Nicley Dalton, Gracie Nicley Bailey.
John Huston Bunch-age 85 of Washburn passed away Sunday, April 16,2023 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Carmeuse Mining, Luttrell, with 20 years of service.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Edith (Hurst) Bunch; brother, William Bunch, Josh Bunch; sisters, Lidy Mae Bunch, Ellen Spears, Ileen Lakins, Mary Miracle; son-in-law, Glen Nicely, Jr.
Gary Wayne Worley-age 73 of Maynardville passed away Sunday, April 16,2023 at Willow Ridge Center. He was of the Baptist faith.
Preceded in death by mother who raised him, Bobbie Worley; sister, Jenny Worley; brother, Buddy Worley.
William Ray Poore, Sr. – age 79 of Sharps Chapel, born October 17, 1943 passed away April 14, 2023 at UT Hospital. Saved at a young age, William became an entrepreneur with many business adventures throughout his life including helicopter and fixed wing pilot, scuba diver, realtor and owner of successful businesses.
Beulah Elizabeth Wolfenbarger-age 99 of Luttrell went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Fairpark Healthcare Center in Maryville. She was a faithful member of Warwick’s Chapel Baptist Church in Luttrell. She was a seamstress and was a retired employee of American Clothing and Volunteer Apparel. Preceded in death by husband, Everett Wolfenbarger, Sr., two granddaughters, four brothers and three sisters.
Penny Renee Wilson-age 59 of Maynardville, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was saved at an early age and was of the Freewill Baptist Faith. She was a talented musician and loved playing keyboard, piano and guitar. She was a very loving mother and grandmother who was loved by all who knew her. Preceded in death by parents, Wayne and Betty Houser.
Beloved Mother, Mamaw, Grammy and Friend, Vergie J. Kitts went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 11, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones at Claiborne Medical Center. She was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church. She was retired employee of the Union County School System and a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1960. Preceded in death by husband, Verlin (Dick) Kitts; parents, Claude and Velma Hankins; brothers, Ricky and Kenneth Hankins; sister, Helen Weaver; grandson, Mathaniel Houston; son-in-law, Anthony Houston.
Amos Houston Corum, Jr.-age 62 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Friday morning, April 7, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of New Beginnings Fellowship Church. Amos was an employee of Holston Gases, Knoxville for 20 years. Preceded in death by parents, Amos Houston, Sr. and Christine Corum; brother, Anthony Corum; sister, Shirley Crisp.
Pearlie Marie Hamic-Gourley - age 89 of Washburn passed away Friday morning, April 7, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Mountain View Church of God of the Union Assembly, Luttrell. She loved the Lord and she talked about God all the time. She prayed for everyone she met. Preceded in death by husband, Elec Hamic; Son, Buster Hamic; Daughter, JoyceAnn Hamic-Sisk, sons-in-law, Paul Welch & Bobby Sisk; parents, Clyde & Della Mae Nicley; brother, Billie Joe Nicley, Granddaughters, Renee Nicley & Kathy Majors.
Christina Gail (Tina) Rutherford Kiser-age 46 of Maynardville passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at home after a battle with cancer. She was of the Baptist faith and was saved at a young age. She was preceded in death by father, Charles Rutherford; grandmother, Christine and Virginia; sister, Alicia; brother, T. J.; uncles, Terry and Tommy.
Beulah Lee (Davis) Nicley-age 96 of Washburn passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, Elder Odra and Zettie Davis; husband, Tommy Nicley; sons, Murriel and Dan Nicley; granddaughter, Jennifer Weaver.
George Andrew Hatten-age 48, June 5,1974 ~ March 31,2023. George (half-pint) passed away on Friday, March 31,2023, unexpectedly in Whitesburg, Kentucky, in the process of moving his small family to Tennessee. He loved his immediate family from a distance. He moved away several years ago on a new adventure to become a new person and prove himself. George became a new man, father, husband and a provider.
Daisy P. Johnson-age 88 of Washburn passed away peacefully Thursday, March 30, 2023 at her home. She was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church, Washburn. Preceded in death by husband, Hugh Johnson; special friend, Charles Williams; parents, Bill (Poppy) and Annie (Mommy) Clay; brothers, Harry, Jeff, Paul, Jim, Willie, Easton and Earl Clay; sisters; Annie Crawford, Della Mae Nicley, Lillus Clay, Lorene Clay and Virgie Larmer.