Clyde Ray-age 84 of Sharps Chapel passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Claiborne Medical Center. He was a retired employee of Union County Highway Department. Preceded in death by wife, Bonnie Beets Ray; parents, Mannie and Hope (King) Ray.
Survived by his daughter, Carolyn Ray of Sharps Chapel along with friend, Chris Burke. Several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Elby Laverne Stehr-age 82 of Luttrell, formerly of Monroe County, Tennessee passed away suddenly Friday evening, June 21, 2019 at his home. He was born September 18, 1936 in Cordell, Oklahoma. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving two enlistments with the Military Police. He was a retired Fireman with the City of Amarillo Fire Department, Amarillo, Texas.
Phyllis K. Varner, age 68, of Knoxville passed away on June 25, 2019. She was a teacher’s aide at Adrian Burnette Elementary since 1986. She was a very rare person and she loved everyone. Preceded in death by mother and father Hattie Hunley and Andrew Hoskins and brother Charles Hoskins. Survived by husband of 49 years Mike Varner; sons Jason Varner and Timmy Varner; grandkids Mackenzie, Andreyah, Nicolas, and Michael; brothers and sisters; several nieces and nephews.
Charles Gary Morris – age 67 of Powell, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, June 24, 2019. Gary was a member of Community Baptist Church and a United States Navy Veteran. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, baseball and golfing.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Reva Morris. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tammy (White) Morris; son, Brandon Morris; sister, Pam (David) Edds; nephew, Daniel (Kristin) Edds; nieces, Miranda (Ryan) Welch, Kristen (Paul) Newby; and many friends.
Tony M. Cooper-age 57 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his home. He is preceded in death by brother, Mark Cooper. Tony was a U. S. Army Veteran and served for over five years.
Survivors: father, Rev. E. R. Cooper; mother, Opal Cooper; sisters and brothers-in-law, Thelma (Clyde) Beeler, Velma Nease, Cynthia (Bill) Hensley; brothers and sister-in-law, Jack (Kathy) Cooper, Richard Cooper. Several nieces and nephews.
Edward L. Beeler, age 76, of Knoxville passed away on June 22, 2019. Ed was a member of the U.S. Army. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after many years of service. After he retired, he went on to become a dedicated employee of Clabough’s Campground. Ed’s favorite pastimes were being on the lake with his family, riding motorcycles, and enjoying the attractions in Pigeon Forge. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Irene Beeler; and brother Gene Beeler.
Jimmy Ray Atkins-age 78 of Luttrell passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at his home. Preceded in death by wife, Pearl Wyrick Atkins; son, Steve Atkins; parents, Lester and Gladys Atkins; brothers, Lawrence and Gerald Atkins.
Survivors: son, Will Atkins and wife, Linda of Maynardville; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews.
Timothy Ray (Tim) Hopson-age 52 of Maynardville passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Ray Hopson; step-mother, Sandra Hopson; step-father, Gene Hubbs. grandparents, Clumer and Fancy Hopson, James and Zelma Norris, Elmer and Cora Beeler; father-in-law, J. D. Shope.
Helen Fousteen Bailey-age 94 of Washburn went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at home. She was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Victor Bailey; son, Charles L. Bailey; parents, Loren and Dollie Helton; brothers, Howard, Earl, Ralph and Billy Wayne Helton.
Jenny Lou Holt Byrd, age 88, of Maynardville, TN passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. She was a longtime member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Jenny enjoyed scrapbooking, crocheting, and gardening. She is retired from K-Mart after 27 years. She is preceded in death by husband of 68 years, Charles Byrd; mother Grace Fortner Holt Chamberlain and father Clifford Holt.
Charles Green – He often said, “Everybody wants to go to Heaven, but nobody wants to die.” And on June 15, 2019, Charles Edward Green, loving husband and father of two children, went to Heaven at the age of 70 in Maynardville. Charlie was born on January 15, 1949 in Kingsport, Tennessee to Roy and Willnette Green. In 1970 his son, Johnathon Edward was born. He married Kimberly (Kim) Jones 31 years ago and raised one son together, Samuel Roy. Charlie had many passions including motorcycles, 60’s & 70’s R&B music and hamburgers.
Donna Jo (Chesney) Rogers-age 74 of Sharps Chapel passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Claiborne Medical Center. She was preceded in death by husband, Marsillus Isaac (Skeeter) Rogers.
Survivors: son, Joe Rogers, daughter, Angela Buege; granddaughter, Kelly Buege; instant granddaughter, Jennifer Housewright.
David Wayne Tolliver-age 72 of Sharps Chapel went to be with the Lord, Friday afternoon, June 14, 2019 at his home with his wife and family at his side. He was a member and Deacon of Leatherwood Baptist Church. Retired employee of Union County Highway Department and also had a love of farming, hunting and fishing. Preceded in death by parents, Andrew and Lillie Tolliver; parents-in-law, Bob and Ethel Buchanan; sister-in-law, Shirley Tolliver.
Tyler Wayne Atkins-age 24 of Luttrell passed away Friday, June 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by mother, Misty Dawn (Nankervis) Atkins; brother, Matthew Atkins; grandfather, Jerry Nankervis; special grandmother, Bonnie DeVault.
Survivors: father, Chris Atkins; sister, Gracie Nankervis; grandparents, Gary and Phyllis Atkins; grandmother, Connie Condry; papaw, Jimmy DeVault; uncles, Jimmy (Julie) DeVault, Jr., Shawn and Shea Condry, Jerry and Cory Nankervis. Several cousins and other family members.
Audy B. Keck-age 72 of Sharps Chapel went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer Thursday evening, June 13, 2019 at his home. Audy had a testimony of faith in the Lord, Jesus and was of the Baptist belief. He was a member of the Union County Rescue Squad. Preceded in death by parents, Warmer and Linda Keck; brothers, W. T., Joe, Jimmy and Harley Keck; sister-in-law, Nancy Keck; brothers-in-law, J. B. Stansberry and Jim Hayes.
Dorothy “Dot” Knott began her new journey June 13, 2019 with family at her side; Leaving behind daughters, Virginia Smothers (Mark), Deborah Hill, Lisa Gerard (Jeremy), step-daughter Donna Fisher, treasured grandkids and great-grandkids, as well as, her beloved Rocky Hill Baptist Church family and many other special friends. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Monday, June 17, 2019, at Rocky Hill Baptist Church with service to follow at 7:00pm, Dr. Scott Whaley officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45am Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Rocky Hill Cemetery for an 11:00am interment.
Erwin Lynn Berry – age 64 of Sharps Chapel, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was a member and deacon of Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church. Erwin was an employee of Pilot Corporation for 38 years.
Eva Jean Lawson – 59, born August 18, 1959 to Cecil and Thelma “Judy” Branham in Welch, West Virginia, passed away June 11, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She married the love of her life, Roy E. Lawson in Monroe, Michigan on June 22, 1984. She was a nuclear security officer at Fermi II plant for 23 years and also a security officer at Monroe High School for 8 years.
Paul L. Llewellyn, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away on June 9, 2019.
Paul will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and member of the Blue Hawks. He also loved animals, especially his dog Lucy.
Preceded in death by mother and father Addie and Tate Llewellyn; 3 sisters and 4 brothers.
Survived by wife of 49 years, Patricia “Aileen” Llewellyn; special nieces and nephews Kim, Paige, Corey, Wayne, Sandy and Sonny, David and Marty; special aunt Zula Maples and Mark Maples; Deb Talley, Anna Brewer, and an abundance of special friends.
Charles Hill Lowery – age 78 of Luttrell, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, June 7, 2019. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.