Thelma Bryant Beeler-age 84 of Corryton passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 12, 1937 in Luttrell. She was a retired employee of Levi Strauss. She was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved cooking and baking for people. She truly loved her family and the Lord.
Matthew Allen Butcher, II-age 24 of Maynardville passed away suddenly Friday morning, July 15, 2022. He was a much-loved employee of McDonald’s in Maynardville. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, uncle and friend who always had a smile on his face and wanted everyone to be happy. Preceded in death by father, Matthew Allen Butcher.
Bobbie Jean (Williams) Hollaway-age 77 of Maynardville passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Bobbie was a kind soul who opened her home to those in need and helped others in any way she could. She was a member of Taylor’s Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Troy Lee (Dobbin) Hollaway, parents, Paris and Velma (Hopper) Williams; mother-in-law, Esther Hollaway; brother-in-law, James McCubbins; brother-in-law, Bobby Keck; sister-in-law, Patricia (Duncan) Williams; sister-in-law, Betty Monroe; brother-in-law, Buddy Hollaway.
Steven Ray Jackson, age 72, of Jeffersonville Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh PA, with his wife by his side.
Mr Jackson is survived by his wife of 50 years, Charlene Jackson; Sons Steven Ray Jackson Jr (and wife Jamie) and Lonas Edward Jackson (and wife Eryn); Grandsons Christopher Alexander Jackson (and wife Dayne), Nicholas Andrew Jackson, and Lochlan Asher Hayes Jackson; Granddaughter Kinley Nicole Jackson; Sister Nancy Galvin; and Brother Cas Smith.
Tommy Dale Foust-age 60 of Maynardville passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at his home Surrounded by his family and friends. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his four Angel grandbabies.
Jeffery Allen Walker-age 59 of Sharps Chapel went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 14, 2022 at his home. He passed away with a smile on his face. He was a member and Deacon of Taylor’s Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was an employee of Kenworth of Knoxville, Body Shop Department. Jeff was a very loving husband, father and friend who was dedicated to his church. Preceded in death by grandparents, Ray and Ruth Drummonds; mother, Janice Beason; step-mother, Darlene Walker; mother-in-law, Ruth England; brother-in-law, J. Will “Bub” England.
Peggy Gale (Haynes) Warwick, age 96 of Maynardville, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 15, 2022. She was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church. Peggy enjoyed her hobbies and travel.
Fred Lee “Bubba” McHaffie, Jr. – age 47 of Powell, passed away suddenly July 9, 2022 at home.
He is preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Sanders, step father, Harold Sanders; nephew, Randy Sands. Fred is survived by son, Fred Lee McHaffie, III; three grandchildren; father, Fred McHaffie, Sr.; sisters, Debbie McHaffie, Faye Sands, Fredda McHaffie and Donna Beason; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Gertie Sue Nicley – age 77 of Washburn, passed away peacefully at home July 12, 2022.
Brenda Kay (Larmer) Hensley-age 62 of Knoxville passed away Saturday morning, July 9, 2022 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. She was a member of United Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Hensley; infant son, Kenneth Hensley, Jr.; parents, Odie and Zella (Savage) Larmer; brothers, Conard and Clarence (Tubby) Larmer.
Sharon Lee Marshall Cooper-age 66 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 3, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center with her children by her side. She was a member of Redemption Church in Knoxville. She was a loved by many and holds a special place in all of our hearts. She was a loving and devoted mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend. Her children and grandchildren were her world. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, William David and Edna Marie (Rutherford) Flatford along with several brothers and sisters.
Joey Hensley – age 65 of Luttrell, went home to be with Lord after a brief illness. Our hearts are broken at the loss of our beloved husband, father, brother and uncle. Joey loved spending time with his family. He loved his UT Vols! Joey was a big presence in our lives and will be greatly missed.
William Fred “Bill” Holloway-age 82 of Corryton passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his home. He was retired from the United States Navy as a flight engineer in 1977 and also the Department of Defense in 1995. During retirement, he was a military liaison to the American Red Cross. Bill was a strong believer in Christ and a member of Union Baptist Church in Corryton. Preceded in death by parents, Boyce Clayton and Grace Elizabeth (Scott) Holloway; brother, Robert “Bob” Holloway.
Vernon Edward Williams, 77, of Luttrell, passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2022. Vernon was born on May 7, 1945, in Luttrell, TN. He graduated from Horace Maynard High School in 1964. He retired from Frito Lay with over twenty-five years of experience as a salesman and regional district manager. He joined the sales staff at Bob Cox Camper Country selling campers for over ten years. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam war where he served as a Military Policeman.
William David Patton-age 60 of Andersonville went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was a member of Indian Gap Baptist Church and a graduate of Powell High School, Class of 1980. He is preceded in death by parents, Bill and Elizabeth Patton; brother, Tommy Patton,
Darrell G. Ray-age 55 of Sharps Chapel passed away Monday morning, June 27, 2022 at his home. He was a member of Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church in Sharps Chapel. Preceded in death by mother, Locia Marie Ray; grandparents, Lowe and Lassie (Pratt) Ray; Ethel and Omie Wilder.
Survivors: father and step-mother, Glen and Fosteen (Wright) Ray; brother, Harold Ray and wife, Jeannie; sisters, Elizabeth Ray; Anita Ray Edmondson and husband, Johnny; Sandy Ray. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Robert Lee (Bobby) Munsey-age 68 of Washburn, born February 27, 1954 passed away suddenly Monday morning, June 27, 2022 at Claiborne Medical Center. He was preceded in death by parents, Luther and Lois Munsey; sisters, Sandra McGinnis, Linda Hefner, Shirley Singleton; brother, Donnie Munsey; nephew, Matt Munsey.
Survivors: sisters, Judy Bailey, Debbie (Ellis) Carpenter, Brenda (Ron) Singleton, Gail Beason, Sharon (Buster) Bailey; brother, Jackie (Pam) Munsey. Several nieces and nephews.
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.