Lester B. Tharp-age 62 of Maynardville passed away Friday morning, July 26, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Grace Full Gospel Baptist Church. Lester loved the Lord and met his wife, Sandy at church 21 years ago. Preceded in death by Hazel Tharp, grandparents, Esco and Ollie Tharp; aunts, Reba Tharp, Roselee Munsey; uncles, Dallas Tharp and John Tharp; cousin, Wesley Tharp.
Edward “Ed” Elmer Schultz – age 90 of Maynardville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born and raised in Detroit Michigan and served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952. Upon returning home to Michigan, he worked for Wonder Bread for 38 years until retiring.
Delbert Joe “Bud” Culberson, age 79, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Beulah Baptist Church. He was honored to serve in the US Army and receive a Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle). He was loved and will be missed by many.
Preceded in death by mother Billie E. Williams.
Survived by companion Lois Carr; daughter Louise McMurry (Everette, Jr.); son Sonny Culberson; son David Culberson; daughter Wendy Foster; aquired son Wes Sharp; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Dustin Lynn Brown-age 37 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, July 21, 2019 at Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville. Preceded in death by, father, Darrell Brown; uncle George Atkins.
Survivors: wife, Jessica Brown; children, Destiny and Haley Brown; Weston and Maverick Brown; step-children, Keely Booth, Mashara Noland, Walker Noland and Maddisyn Noland; mother, Tammy Atkins Brown; grandparents, Lillie and Bill Atkins, brothers, Eric Brown, Nathan Atkins and wife, Christina. Several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.
Marie Smith Dozier-age 72 of Washburn passed away Saturday evening, July 20, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church. Marie was the daughter of the late Fate and Lenior “Haynes” Smith. Also preceded in death by her husband, Allen Dozier; son, Timmy Dozier; daughter, Kim Loveday; brother, Paul Smith; sister, Bonnie Needham.
Shirley Jean Hunter Arnold-age 58 of Luttrell took her Heavenly flight on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at U. T. Medical Center. She was an active member of Johnson’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Most of all, we will miss her love, advice and compassion that would brighten everyone’s day. Preceded in death by parents, Earl Ray “Big John” Hunter and Katherine Lillian Hunter; sister, Katherine Darlene Muncey.
Steven Finley Marcum-age 39 of Knoxville said goodbye to his family and friends Friday, July 19, 2019 to be with his Lord. He leaves behind his daughter, Elizabeth Marcum; mother, Barbara Bryant Marcum; father, Ronald Marcum; his fiancée, Gracey Bradford. He also leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends who loved him just as much. Service details are pending. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Steve L. Allen, age 68, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by parents Betty and R.C. Allen. Survivors: wife of 42 years, Gaye Allen; sons Jeremy Allen and Robert (Sherri) Davis; grandchildren Kristen & Becca Davis; brothers Gerry (Lenda) Allen, Royce (Connie) Allen, Pat (Lisa) Allen, and Ted; sister-in-law Reta Baker; brother-in-law Gary Raley; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2019 at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel.
Stephen “Woody” Woods - age 67 of Andersonville, went to Heaven with the Angels, Sunday morning as the sun came up on July 14, 2019.
Merlin Rose Johnson, age 82, of Andersonville, formerly of Knoxville, passed away July 17, 2019. She enjoyed her career in nursing at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital and attending gospel singings. She was a wonderful cook, and spent much time in the kitchen preparing meals. She was preceded in death by her father Ed Miller and husband Virgil Johnson.
Robert L. (Speedy) Dyer-age 65 of Corryton went to be with the Lord Monday, July 1, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Corryton Church and was a retired employee of Tomcat USA. Preceded in death by his wife, Sally; father, Robert (Bob) Dyer; mother and step-father, Jean and Bill Danley.
Jerry Lynn Hubbs, Jr.-age 46 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home following a brief battle with cancer. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, Luttrell. Preceded in death by father, Jerry Lynn Hubbs, Sr.; mother, Joyce Bailey Cline; grandparents, Frank and Mary Bailey; granddaughter, Riley Hubbs.
Reverend Luther Vineyard Cox – age 93 of Maynardville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was a lifelong member and former pastor of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Luther was retired from Dempster Brothers and was a United States Army Veteran serving in World II.
Lowell Edward George, Sr., age 81 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 11:05 am with his family surrounding him. He was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church, Fountain City and lifelong resident of Knoxville. He was greatly loved by his family and all who knew him and was a father figure to many. Lowell is preceded in death by mother and father Eva and Tom Newberry.
Samuel “Sam” E. Hampton, age 70, formerly of Beckley, WV, passed away peacefully at home in Knoxville, TN on Thursday, July 4, 2019. He loved football and was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns. He was also a lover of animals.
Survived by his wife of 46 years, Sharron Hampton and daughter Jennifer and her husband John Morris.
A service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with Minister Brad Hood officiating.
Clarence Henegar, age 85, lifelong resident of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2019. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church for 50 years, and served as a deacon for 40 years. He was a graduate of Central High School, and went on to graduate from Cooper Institute. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 32 years of service. In his younger years he enjoyed bowling, and was an avid golfer. He was very well known in the dancing community. As a young man he enjoyed square dancing, and in later years, ballroom and country dancing.
Donald L. Fowler, age 80, of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019. He enjoyed spending time with his family and eating out. He is preceded in death by wife of 26 years Carol Fowler, parents; Hugh & Hester Fowler, brothers; Albert, Billy, Glenn and James, and by dog Peanut. He is survived by son Keith Fowler, brother Wilbur Fowler of Springfield, Tennessee and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Grove Heights Baptist Church (818 Frank Street Knoxville, TN). A service will follow at 4:00pm with Rev.
Lois Ann Lee – age 67 of Maynardville, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Lee; parents, Clarence and Dorothy Effler; sister, Linda Sexton; brothers, Bobby and Charlie Effler. Lois is survived by her daughter, Sheila (Kenneth) Lawler; son, Bobby (Tammy) Tharp; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Emma (Bill) Collins, Karen (Randy) Chamberlain and Gerri (Mark) Ford; brother, Sandy (Peggy) Effler; and a host of loving nieces and nephews and other family members.
Mickie D. Faulkner-age 43 of Corryton passed away Tuesday morning, July 2, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. She was a member of True Life Ministries Church. She was a loving and selfless person who loved to make others smile and be happy. She was preceded in death by father, George Lee Poindexter; mother, Anna B. Collins; sister, Lisa Poindexter.
Gene Autrey Ford – age 75 of Luttrell, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church, Karns. Gene was a military veteran and a retired electrician, IBEW Local 760.