Troy (Todd) Muncey-age 87 of Maynardville passed away Thursday evening, June 23, 2022 at the Willow Ridge Center. He was a retired auto/body repairman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Muncey; parents, Barton and Amie (Polly) Muncey; sons, Jeffery Muncey and Gary (Bones) Muncey; brothers, Leroy Sexton and Ed Muncey; great-grandson, Dalton Lewis.
Daniel Edward Vantuyl-age 50 of Luttrell passed away Wednesday evening, June 22, 2022 at his home. He was born February 13, 1972 in Livonia, Michigan and was a retired over the road truck driver. Preceded in death by parents, Stephen Glenn and Deborah Diane (Daniels) Vantuyl.
Survivors: wife of seven years, Megan Marie Vantuyl; six children, Shane Vantuyl, Christian Vantuyl, Troy Vantuyl, Austin Locklear, Madison Wade and Katie Graves. Brother, Dean Vantuyl; sister, Melinda Atkins. Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Bridget Machele Edwards-age 33 of Sharps Chapel passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by husband, Adam Edwards; father, Dewayne Pressley; mother, Kelly Day Weaver; beloved brother, Sean Rogers; cousin, Chris Heath; grandmother, Wanda Day; grandfather, Hiram Day, Jr.; great-grandparents, Opal Bowling; Marie and Jerry Childers.
Enna Faye (Sherritze - Sexton) Howe, age 75, of Douglasville, Georgia, formally of Maynardville, Tennessee gained her heavenly wings Tuesday, June 20, 2022. Faye was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and Past Worthy Matron of the Blazing Star Chapter of the Eastern Star. Coming from a singing family, she used her talent to bless so many people throughout her life. From her years as an Avon District Mgr. in Tennessee and Georgia.
Luddie Blevins-age 77 of Maynardville was born March 26, 1945 in Harlan, Kentucky passed away suddenly Friday morning, June 17, 2022 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Baxter and Betty (Napier) Blevins. Also preceded in death by brother, Woodrow, William, Green, George and Carter Blevins; sisters, Nancy Burkhart, Georgia Blevins, Rellab Blevins; nephew, Jason Blevins; niece, Carla Blevins.
Christopher Jody Davidson – age 50 passed away peacefully at his home in Washburn on Monday, June 13, 2022. He accepted Christ at an early age at Johnson’s Chapel Church. Jody never met a stranger, and he left an impression on all who met him. He loved reading, traveling, fishing, camping, river life, and the beach.
Fred C. Clayton-age 80 of Luttrell passed away peacefully Monday morning, June 13, 2022 at his home with his loving wife and daughter at his side. He was a retired employee of Ford Motor Company. He was born in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey the son of the late Clifford and Rose Marie Clayton.
Gary Wayne Rutherford – 75 of Maynardville, Tennessee, passed away on June 11, 2022.
Bill W. Ailor 77 of Maynardville passed away Friday evening June 10th, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Member of Mascot Baptist Church of Mascot.
Proceded in death by mother and father Gruder and Arlena (Oxendine) Ailor, former wife and lifelong friend Shirley Ailor, Brother, Bert Caldwell.
Survived by daughters, Sherrie (Huck) Ervin, Brittany Needham, Whitney (Kenton) George. Grandchildren, Chelsea Ervin, Kinsley, Callie, and Maverick (JJ)
Wanda Lay Williams-age 83 of Maynardville went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday morning, June 12, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She spent most of her life singing about The Lord and was a proud member of Alder Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Bruce Williams; son, Tommy Williams; grandson, Alex Williams; parents, Floyd and Sarah Lay; brothers, Raymer, Harold and H. C. Lay; sister, Edith Beason.
Leisha Collette (Holloway) Skipper – age 59 of Sharps Chapel, born December 21, 1962, the daughter of the late Fred and Rose Holloway, passed away Thursday morning, June 9, 2022. She loved riding motorcycles and bird watching. Her son, Timothy was her entire heart and soul. Leisha’s witty and straight forward attitude and loving heart will be sadly missed by all.
Carol Anne Rayhill-age 83 of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Gertrude Briggs; great-grandson, Logan Hunter Simmons.
Survived by brother, James Briggs and wife, Carol; loving sons, James Lineham, Sr. and wife, Susie; Thomas Lineham and wife, Loraine. Grandchildren, James Lineham, Jr. and wife, Sandy; Jessica Lineham. Great-grandchildren, James, Audrey, Landon, Elysha. Great-great-grandchild, Lakin Lineham.
Services will be private. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Rebecca Ann (Becky) Buckner-age 54 of Maynardville passed away suddenly Sunday, June 5, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident. She was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. Becky was a special person and you knew it without seeing her. She was present by the sound of her infectious laugh. She loved her girls and her dog – Littlebit. She was always outside, loved bonfires, flowers food and being with friends and family. She shared her testimony with us often and without a doubt, know she is home with the Lord. Preceded in death by mother, Jessie Damewood; father, J. D.
Mossie Maria Masingo – 59 of Sharps Chapel, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at her home. She enjoyed yard work, flowers, fishing, bingo and spending time with her special grandchildren.
Shawn Lynn Bull-age 43 of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Milan Baptist Church and a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1997. He loved the Lord, his family and friends; coaching football and logging. Preceded in death by grandparents, Silas and Murlie Bull; Rev. Fate and Etta Oaks; parents, Rev. Clarence and Eva Bull; grandson, Brayden William Frye; brother, Wayne Bull.
Karen Sue (Raley) Wallace-age 58 of Maynardville passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of Grace Full Gospel Church. Preceded in death by husband, Franklin D. Wallace, Jr.; daughter, Lavonda Sue Nicely.
Edna Elizabeth (Nicley) Davis-age 76 of Luttrell, born July 31, 1945 passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022.She was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Don Davis; daughters, Janice Cooke, Bobbie Harrell; son, Donnie Davis; parents, Taylor and Della (Yadon) Nicley; brother, L. D. Nicley; sister, Diane Williams.
John Wesley “John Boy” Lay-age 39 of Sharps Chapel passed away suddenly Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his home. He was an employee of S.R.K. in New Tazewell. Preceded in death by parents, William (Preach) and Ruby Ellen (Tharp) Lay.
Survivors: fiancée, Kristy Dykes; three children, Austin William Lay, age 13; Shawna Alexis Lay, age 8 and Sydney Ann Lay, Age 7; brother, Mitchell Lynn Lay and fiancée, Maryann Lowe, long-time friend, Ronnie Dykes. all of Sharps Chapel. Several aunts, uncles and cousins along with a host of friends.
Bradley Tolliver – 71 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2022. He was a member of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
Jamie Lynn Ramsey-age 47 of Blaine passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Indian Ridge Baptist Church and a graduate of Rutledge High School, Class of 1997. Jamie was a very special person who was loved by all. Preceded in death by brother, Travis Scotty Ramsey; grandparents, Vate and Evelyn Ramsey; Harold and Vada Patterson along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.