Douglas Joe “Doug” Kitts-age 51 of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 2, 2021 at Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center. He was saved at an early age and was a member of Hubbs Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1988.
Preceded in death by mother, Patricia Dykes Kitts; grandparents, Gray and Edith (Raley) Kitts; Robert and Lerttie (Longmire) Dykes; special uncle, John D. Dykes.
Gracie L. (Nicely) Chesney-age 89 of Washburn passed away Friday morning, July 2, 2021 at Ridgeview Terrace in Rutledge. She was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, David Chesney; parents, Barton and Lizzie (Bailey) Nicely; sisters, Beatrice Nicely, Trula Nicely and Mary Nicely.
Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Calvin and Karen Chesney; two grandchildren, Brad Chesney and Chad Chesney; two great-grandchildren, Solomon Chesney and Nola Chesney. A host of other relatives and friends.
Tommy Atkins-age 72 of Luttrell passed away suddenly Wednesday evening, June 30, 2021 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, J. T. and Verdia Atkins.
Survivors: best friend and companion, Andra Atkins; daughters, Amanda (Michael) Coffman; Michelle Atkins; six grandchildren, Taylor, John Michael, Austin, Trinady, Cloie and Braden. Brother, David Atkins and wife, Vickie; sisters, Norma Fay Corum, Trish Bailey. Several nieces and nephews.
Jaelyn Ryanna Collins – age 18 of Maynardville, passed away tragically Sunday, June 27, 2021, from an automobile accident.
Shirley Alsip-age 78 of Luttrell passed away Friday morning, June 25, 2021 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of Cedar Ford Baptist Church. Preceded in death by son, Jason Buckner in 1990.
Survivors: husband of 27 years, Alford Alsip; daughter, Tonya Walker; one granddaughter, Victoria Walker; sisters, Mary Tarr and husband, Junior; Jane Perry; niece, Debbie Hensley and husband, Billy.
Beloved Mother and Grandmother “Nini”.
Laura Kaye O’Donnell-age 72 of Heiskell passed away Wednesday evening, June 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by father, Charles Kaiser; mother, Benna Frank VanVuuren; daughter, Amy Kathleen Bridget O’Donnell.
Survivors: son, James O’Donnell and wife, Sheila; daughters, Lisa O’Donnell; Karen Rice and husband, Mark; five grandchildren, Victoria Parker, Connor Mize, Jada Mize, Zed Rice, Kathleen Rice; two great-grandchildren. Brothers, Stephen VanVuuren and wife, Marie; Michael VanVuuren. Laura will be greatly missed by her four cats.
Teresa Lynn (Young) Kitts – age 50 of Maynardville passed away June 23, 2021 at North Knox Medical Center.
Robert Sterling “Bob” Kitts-age 62 of Knoxville, born September 1, 1958 spread his wings and headed for home Wednesday, June 16, 2021 to join his Heavenly family. Bob was of the Christian faith and knew were he was going. A devout family man always lending a helping hand and a true devoted rock to many. Wonderful father, exceptional brother and personal caregiver to both his parents when they needed him most. Bob loved and played music, enjoyed NASCAR, sports and working on cars. Bob made his living working on cars as an auto body technician his entire life and worked on the side.
Edwin Charles Young passed away at his home on June 15, 2021 surrounded by his wife of 65 years Julia Lee Collier Young, his son Steven Craig Young from Corryton, Tn and his daughter Robbi Sue Young from Amelia, Oh. He was born in Memphis, TN to Nell and Al Young of Paducah, Ky on January 18, 1933. He attended George Rogers Clark Elementary, Brazelton Junior High and Augusta Tilghman High in Paducah. He transferred to the University of Kentucky in 1952. He attended UK for a year and ½ before being drafted.
Robert ¨Bobby” Lee Cox - age 61 of Maynardville, was born on November 21st, 1959 and passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home in Maynardville on Monday, June 14th, 2021. A man of faith, Bobby gave his life to God at age 19, and was an ordained minister and member of Bethel Baptist Church. He has now found everlasting peace and is rejoicing with the Lord.
Bradley Eugene Warwick, age 42, of Blaine passed away suddenly at his home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June the 10th. He was a member of Little Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death grandfather/grandmother Daniel and Loretta Warwick, grandfather/grandmother Eugene and Eula Faye Ramsey, brother Jason Warwick, Uncle/aunt Grady and Polly Warwick, and cousin Kimberly Danielle Warwick.
Brandon Todd Johnson – 34 of Maynardville, went to be with the Lord and his father, Wayne Johnson on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was a member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Wayne Johnson; and grandparents, Louis and Winnie Hall. Brandon is survived by his sons, Thomas, Christopher and Jonathan Johnson; mother and stepfather, Shelia and Joey Yadon; sister, Cassie Yadon; grandparents, Steve and Marie Johnson; and a host of family and friends to mourn his loss.
Larry W. “Black” Sharp – age 74 of Sharps Chapel, went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2021. He was a lifelong farmer, always working on the farm, and loved to hunt and fish. Black retired from Union County Highway Department after 8 years and the TN Division of Forestry after 20 years.
Brad Paul Jones (Bowlin), age 28 of Maynardville, born March 31, 1993 passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by grandfather, Richard Bowlin; grandmother, Faye Bowlin; step-dad, Mike Snelson.
Jim Houston-age 80 of Sharps Chapel passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his home.
Proceeded in death by parents: Ottis and Grace (Walker) Houston, sister Ada Mae Houston, and brother Samuel Houston.
Survivors: Wife Meryl Linkous Houston, daughter Jamie Rhodes (Stacy), son Jason, and daughter Julie, stepdaughter Ashley McCann (Bryan), grandchildren Chase Rhodes (Ally), Caleb Rhodes, Kaylee Houston, Brooklyn and Rachel Sharp, Augustus and Eleanor McCann. Great grandchildren Kinsley and Rhett.
Sister Linda Ruth Houston Ousley, and several nieces and nephews.
Floyd Edward McCoy – age 84 of Andersonville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He served his country in the U S Army in Korea.
Amber Nichole Warwick Beason-age 21 of Knoxville passed away Sunday evening, June 6, 2021 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Amber was preceded in death by her adopted mother, Betty Beason; sister, Debra Smith; biological father, Rick Warwick; grandparents, Harvey and Carol Warwick.
Survivors: mother, Kim Rogers of Maynardville; brother, Christopher Lowery; sisters, Amy Lowery and Katie Keisler. Several other relatives and friends.
The body will be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Charles Sidney Sides-age 84 of Maynardville passed away suddenly Tuesday evening, June 1, 2021 at his home. Charles was an Honorably Discharged Veteran and was retired from the U. S. Army at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was born January 5, 1937 in Rector, Arkansas the son of the late Charles and Delta (Gregory) Sides.
Willis Edward “Flywheel” Beeler – age 76 of Maynardville, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by his sons, Tony Edward Beeler and Eddie DeWayne “Pete” Beeler; mother, Zelma (James) Norris; father, Elmer Lee (Cora) Beeler; brother, John “Butch” Beeler; sister, Linda Beeler; and best friend, Harold Satterfield.
Michael Joe Heiskell, age 76 of Corryton, passed away June 2, 2021. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. He served in the army during the Vietnam War. Joe retired from TVA after over 40 years. Preceded in death by wife Brenda Gail Heiskell. Survived by sons Edward Adam Heiskell and Joseph Scott Heiskell and wife Brenda; grandchildren Michael, Paisley, and Maggie Heiskell; brother Ed Heiskell. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Monday, June 7, 2021, and 5:00-7:00pm Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel.