Teresa E. Atkins-age 65 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Thursday, June 18, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton; retired employee of Levi Strauss, Powell and was a former employee of K-Mart. Teresa was an avid lover of horses. Preceded in death by parents, Jasper and Ileen Atkins; sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Jim Phipps.
Janice Sue Wilkerson – age 51 of Andersonville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 18, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her father, Hobart Bailey. Janice is survived by her mother, Susie Bailey; children, Amy Benford, Bradley Wilkerson and Leslie Wilkerson; many grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Karen Bailey; and boyfriend of 16 years, Robert Phillips.
Kelly Lee Childress – age 36 of Maynardville, passed away suddenly June 14, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith and was saved at a young age.
Robin Moore Lett, age 58, passed away peacefully June 14, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, Nana, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and sister-in-law. She bravely battled cancer for 16 ½ years and throughout her final months of treatment Robin remained caring, strong, and iron-willed in her choices. She always had her family & friends in her thoughts as she made her peace with the ending of her life.
Ahjeuya Alaska Hansard (Ted), age 99 of Halls Crossroards, passed away peacefully Monday June 15, 2020. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Samuel Carl Hansard, parents, PL and Ninabell Hall, two sisters and two brothers. Survived by her son, Jack C. Hansard, grandchildren, Robert Hansard, Sandy Hansard Spangler, James Hansard, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Family will receive friends Wednesday 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with a service to follow at 7:00pm with Rev. Jack Walker officiating.
Ronald F. Harbin, age 84 of Powell, passed away Sunday June 14, 2020. He spent his life working as a ditch digger and was the owner of F.H. Harbin Co., Inc. He was a 60 year Freemason and served as Past Master of Powell Lodge #582 F&AM in 1965 and of Bright Hope Lodge #557 F&AM in 2005. Preceded in death by parents Frederick “Hack” and Della Mae Harbin, siblings Bill, Elizabeth, and Kenneth, first wife Sibyl Ann Bayne, second wife Lola Mae Jones, and Tammy the mule.
Kathleen Ruth Ambrose-age 75 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday morning, June 16, 2020 at her home. Interment 2 P.M. Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Narrow Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Sheila L. Brown-age 48 of Maynardville passed away Tuesday morning, June 16, 2020 at her home. Preceded in death by father, Floyd A. Freeman; grandmother, Dorothy Freeman; uncle, Clay Freeman.
Survivors: husband, Donnie Brown of Maynardville; son, Dusty Brown; daughters, Tosha and Donald O’Dell, Rosie and Dillan Keck, Cassie Brown (Adian); grandchildren, Haven Keck, Mayson O’Dell. Sister, Tina Rutherford; mother, Gladys Freeman along with a host of other family and friends.
Grover William Nicholson-age 60 of Corryton went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 13, 2020 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He had been an employee of Green Mountain Dr. Pepper for the past 10 years. Preceded in death by parents, James and Harriett Nicholson; grandson, Quinllin Racey.
Kyle Lee Davis-age 18 of Sharps Chapel passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 9, 2020. He attended Union County High School.
Survivors: parents, John H. and Robin L. Davis of Sharps Chapel; brothers, David Davis of Maynardville; Eldon Davis of Fort Campbell, Kentucky; sister, Robin Mae Davis of Sharps Chapel; brothers, Dawson Williams and Wesley Williams, both Dickinson, North Dakota. Niece, Harper Davis. Noah Williams of Dickinson, North Dakota; Christina Britt of Grants Pass, Oregon along with dozens of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Irma M. Roberts – passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on June 12, 2020 at her home in Corryton. She was born, married and raised her children in New Jersey, then moved to Corryton in 1987. She was a member of the Corryton Senior Center and Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church where she proudly volunteered in the early days of their Hospitality Pantry.
Bobby Gene Cummings – age 85 of Knoxville, passed away June 10, 2020 with his family by his side. He attended Dutch Valley Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by parents, William and Bertha Cummings; sisters, Vivian Richards, Wanda Carringer and Norma Sparks. Bobby is survived by children, Martha (Michael) Kitts, Bobby (Sue) Cummings and Carrie Nichols; grandchildren, Joe, Mike, Donnie, Christy and Valerie; four great grandchildren; and siblings, Charlene (Len) Landis, Charlotte Ferrell and Jay Cummings.
Army Sgt. David Warren Effler – age 72 of Maynardville passed away suddenly, May 10, 2020. David attended Hines Creek and Texas Valley Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion #212 and VFW #8682.
James Lee Cabbage-age 78 of Maynardville passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home after a long battle with Parkinson. He was born November 16, 1941 to the late Clyde and Norma (Janeway) Cabbage. He was saved as a young boy and was a member of Old Pleasant Gap Baptist Church. Jim was the owner of Cabbage Repair Shop and Auto Parts Store. On July 5, 1960 with love and respect, Jim became husband, son, brother and uncle into the family of Clay and Polly Jordon who also preceded him in death.
Vicky Sue Dillie-age 57 of Maynardville passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home. She was born July 25, 1962 in Kokomo, Indiana. She was the owner/operator of Jungle Tots Daycare in Corryton. Preceded in death by her father, Robert “Bob” Vandergriff; brother, Kenneth Vandergriff, grandmothers, Mossie Collins and Rachel Woolard.
Edward “Eddie” Keith Burchett – age 59 of Maynardville, formerly of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
Barbara Sue Linkous – age 74 of Knoxville, went to meet the Lord on June 3, 2020. She was a member of Graveston Baptist Church.
Judith Ann Heath-age 81 of Maynardville, born May 14, 1939 passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Judy was a former member of the Union County Business and Professional Association. She fulfilled her life long dream of having her own flower shop for many years, Judy and Trudy’s Florist in Maynardville.
Isaac Carson Stout-age 94 of Luttrell passed away Tuesday evening, May 26, 2020 at his home. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. Preceded in death by son, Garry Stout; parents, J. R. and Roma Hill Stout; brother, Vernon Stout.
Survivors: wife, Shirley Stout of Luttrell; son, Ricky Carson Stout of Oklahoma; daughter, Sheryl Stout of California. Four grandchildren. Brother, Harold Dean Stout of California. Several nieces, nephews and friends.
Dillon Zane Whitehead-age 65 of Luttrell, born and raised in South Knoxville, the son of the late Claude and Bessie Whitehead passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at U. T. Medical Center. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and served four years mostly in Korea and Virginia where he met his wife of 43 years. He also worked in communications, construction and patient transportation until he retired. He loved fishing, hunting, the outdoors and all types of music. He was loved by many and a friend to all. Preceded in death by parents, step-father, his four siblings and a granddaughter.