Alvin Eugene Kitts-age 77 of Luttrell passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at his home. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. He was employed for 37 years at Lay’s Packing Company and retired as an over-the-road truck driver. Anyone who knew him loved him. He was also known as Al or Slim to his friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Blondie Kitts; wife, Dottie Kitts; wife, Bessie Kitts.
Clifford R. Woods, Jr.-age 86 of Speedwell, born February 14,1936 known as Jr. to his siblings and Woody to his friends, passed away on the evening of September 11,2022 from injuries incurred in a tragic automobile accident. Clifford was retired from the US Navy as a hospital corpsman, Chief Petty Officer. His favorite past time was surfing the internet for great deals of which he found many because everything was a great deal to him, he loved buying in bulk! He was always ready with a joke and a story to tell; he loved his family and talking politics to anyone who would listen.
Dr. Elizabeth "Cyd" Hamilton (1967-2022). We are heartbroken to announce the death of our dear friend Dr. Elizabeth “Cyd” Hamilton, a marvel, who passed away on September 6th, 2022 at the age of 55. Born June 27th, 1967 in Illinois State, into this thing called Life where she fell madly in love with nature and every last one of its fantastic creatures. Trees and people and spiders and dogs and algaes and fungi. Orphaned as a teenager by the untimely death of her mother, she was driven and determined to put herself through school and a higher education in the sciences.
Anthony Dewayne Hensley-age 29 of Luttrell passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022. He was saved at an early age and was a member of New Start Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his father, Tony Hensley and papaw, A. J. Hensley.
Survivors: Daughter, Kaylee Hensley of Tazewell; Brothers, Tyler Kanott and Andy Kanott of Georgia; Mother, Karen Kanott; Dad, John Kanott, both of Maynardville; Nanny, Kathy Dyer; Papaw, James Dyer, both of Maynardville; Mamaw, Kathy Kitts of Luttrell; Papaw, Ray Lawson of Maynardville along with many other loving family members.
Glenda Bates Bradley age 69 of Powder Springs went home to be with Jesus Friday morning September 9, 2022.
A memorial service will be held on Monday September 19, 2022 at Bethel Baptist Church, 8035 Clapp’s Chapel Road, Corryton, TN 37721. The family will be receiving from 6pm to 7pm followed with a 7pm service.
Preceded in death by parents, Glen and Frances Attkisson; husband, Robert (Bob) Bradley.
Rita Keck – age 61 of Maynardville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 9, 2022 at her home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. Rita was a lifelong member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church where she was the piano player and singer with The Beason Family for many years. One of her favorite songs was I Have A Better Place To Go. She would sing it with all that was within her because she truly believed what she was singing about.
Bill Greene – age 91 of Corryton, Tennessee went Home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 5, 2022, passing peacefully at his home. We struggle to capture in a few words the echo of such a life. Bill was born October 24, 1930 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Samuel Greene and Dora Strevel Greene. Raised by his maternal aunt, Myrtle Strevel and grandfather Pete Strevel, in Luttrell, Tennessee, Bill overcame tremendous adversity in his life.
Carolyn “Susie” Shoffner Wright-age 59 of Sharps Chapel passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at home while surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Carrs Branch Baptist Church. She was a beloved mother and grandmother who never met a stranger. Preceded in death by parents, Luke and Imogene Shoffner; sister, Debbie Edmondson.
Melissa Faye (Beeler) Keith – Age 52 of Corryton, born July 8, 1970 passed away suddenly September 6, 2022. She was a caring mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was born to Doyle and Mildred Beeler and was happiest while maintaining her flowers and garden and watching her efforts grow.
J. B. (Jake) Stooksbury-age 90 of Sharps Chapel passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at The Waters of Clinton. He was a retired employee of the TVA Bull Run Steam Plant and was a U. S. Navy Veteran with four years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Platt and Willie Stooksbury; two brothers, Loren and Cuble Stooksbury; four sisters, Dorothy Stooksbury; Joann Rouse; Emma Jean Stooksbury, Corrine George.
Kenneth Allen Hickle-age 83 of Luttrell, born July 24, 2939 passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was a member of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and a retired employee of Plasti-Line in Powell. Preceded in death by parents, Luia and Ilah (Booker) Hickle.
Survivors: loving wife of 35 years, Betty; son, Timothy Allen Hickle; step-children, Eddie Harvey, Shelia Carter, Jeri Bouchard, Cindy Camper; sister, Ruth Stiner; brother, Joe (Sue) Hickle. Several nieces and nephews.
Steven David Johnson-age 75 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Friday, September 2, 2022 at his home. He was a member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church. He served as a deacon for several years. He was a retired employee of CSX Transportation. He was preceded in death by parents, Rev. Clarence and Jean Johnson; son, Wayne Johnson; daughter, Sharon Washam; grandson, B. T. Johnson; sister, Betty Carmon; brother, Stanley Johnson.
Derick Steven Davis-age 40 0f Maynardville went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 30, 2022 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by mother, Rebecca Pratt Davis.
Daryl Wayne Valentine-age 75 of Knoxville (Halls Community) went to be with his Lord Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022 at the Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home. Daryl was a minister of the Christian faith. He loved to play his guitar and sing with his wife, Linda. Daryl was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and a retired employee of Y12 at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Kathleen (Howard) Valentine.
Jerry Wayne Wallace – age 56 of Luttrell, passed away August 27, 2022 at his home.
He is preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Ruth Wallace; sister, Teresa Elaine; and brother, Gerald Lynn. He leaves behind his wife, Cynthia; children, Adam Noland, Eric Wallace and Ann and Katrina Wallace; sisters, Judy Overholt, Katrina Wallace Sharp, Linda Runyon; and brothers, Olen and Roy Wallace.
Jay Sydney White-age 69 of Blaine, Tennessee
December 5, 1952 - August 28, 2022
Jerry Wayne Wallace – age 56 of Luttrell, passed away August 27, 2022 at his home.
He is preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Ruth Wallace; sister, Teresa Elaine; and brother, Gerald Lynn. He leaves behind his wife, Cynthia; children, Adam Noland, Eric Wallace and Ann and Katrina Wallace; sisters, Judy Overholt, Katrina Wallace Sharp, Linda Runyon; and brothers, Olen and Roy Wallace.
Margie Francis Vineyard-age 90 of Maynardville passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, August 26, 2022 at her home. She was a former employee of the cafeteria staff at Gibbs High School. She loved crocheting and also fishing at Norris Lake near her home. She was preceded in death by parents; daughter, Debbie Jones; Sister, Betty Hamm; brothers, Frank Hunt and Ernie Hunt.
Clifford E. Wyrick-age 84 of Luttrell passed away suddenly Friday, August 26, 2022 at his home. He was saved at Luttrell Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Hutting Door and Sash Company with 46 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Holbert and Annie Wyrick; step-daughter, Kristi Hunley Chandler; granddaughter, Meisha Young; special cousin, O. G. Wyrick; brothers, J. B., Frank, Calday and H.C. Wyrick; sisters, Edith Turner and Artie Lawson.
Jerry Lee Gunnels-age 70 of Maryville passed away Friday morning, August 26, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a retired employee of Vulcan Materials in Maryville. He enjoyed riding his golf cart around the subdivision with his dogs, Pennee and Nickee. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Ethel Gunnels.