On May 4, 2019, Corey Douglas Turner-age 26 of Knoxville was called home to rest with his mother. He will be remembered by how care free he lived life, his smile, and a personality that could brighten anyone's day. Corey is proceeded in death by mother, Angela Turner; grandparents, Ruben and Ellen Turner; daughters’ mother, Amariyuana Carter-Ash.
Linda Ruth Hobbs Smith, age 62, passed away May 7, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and companion. She was of Baptist faith. She loved bluegrass music, cooking on Rusty’s Chuckwagon and spending time at toy and comic book conventions. She will be missed by so many. She is preceded in death by parents Edward & Edna Hobbs and brother Johnny Hobbs. Survived by husband of 47 years, James “Jim” Smith, son Gabe Smith, granddaughter Zoe Baker, brother Mark Hobbs, sister Kathy Hobbs and a host of loving nieces & nephews.
Tiffany Wallace Dailey-age 38 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 27, 2019 at her home. Preceded in death by her mother, Pamela Whitaker Wallace; Maternal and paternal grandparents, aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her two children, father, Eddie G. Wallace; sister and brother along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
BELOVED FATHER AND HUSBAND, Ronald Wise Stanley, Jr., -age 48 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019. He will always be in our hearts and greatly missed. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by mother, Anna Faye Stanley and step-son, Austin Wayne Jones.
Survived by wife, Hope Stanley; daughter, Hannah Marie Stanley; step-children, Dallas Jones, Faith Jones and Dawson Dyer; father-in-law, Wayne Smith.
Mrs. Geraldine Hatmaker Pearson, age 82 of Bremen, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. She was born on March 8, 1937 to the late Louis Basil Hatmaker and the late Mary Bridges Hatmaker. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter Deborah Lynne Pearson.
Marvin Ray Graham, age 62, passed away May 6, 2019, comfortably at home after battling a long illness.
Preceded in death by mother-in-law Norma Harmon; father-in-law George Pinner; and sister-in-law Georgetta Renee Miller.
Survived by son Chad (Crystal) Graham; granddaughter Kaylee Graham; special cousin Donna Beeler; brother-in-laws Bill Pinner & Ronald Miller and former wife Karen Graham.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Young-Williams Animal Center, www.young-williams.org.
Barbara Jean Greene, age 56 of Knoxville passed away May 2, 2019. She is preceded in death by father Billy Gene Hamblin. Survived by children Joshua Rogers (Jessica) and Mathew Greene, grandchildren Cassen Rogers, Brody Rogers, Lily Belle Rogers, mother and step-father Jean and Floyd Pemberton, brothers Mark Hamblin (Virgina), Mitchell Pemberton (Wendy), sister Michelle Miller (Dennis), and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel from 5:00-7:00pm Thursday, May 9, 2019, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 7:00pm.
Margaret Mary Brady, age 73 of Powell, TN went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a faithful member of Highland View Baptist Church. Marge was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Ruth Hern; daughter, Debbie; granddaughter, Charlene.
Bessie Lee Dykes – 80 of Seymour, born October 19, 1938 passed away Friday morning May 3, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Vasco and Sarah (Sharp) Dykes; sisters, June Ott and Bonnie Goddard; and brother, Harold Dykes. Bessie is survived by sisters, Faye Keck, Zettie Booker, Alice Sexton, and Ruby Sexton; brothers, Bud Dyke, Hershel Dykes, Bruce Dykes and Donnie Dykes; and several nieces and nephews.
Barbara Loy Beeler, age 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home April 28, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was a devoted Christian and was loved by many. Barbara never met a stranger, and was always full of joy and willing to help anyone in need. She is preceded in death by her father Arthur Loy and her mother Wanda Loy. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Max Beeler; her daughter Kimberly (Bernard) Harrell; grandson Gavin; her sister Susan (Jerry) Loy Jones; nieces Mitz (Paul) Hoffmann and Rachael (Drew) Nelson; and great nephews Zachary and Maddox.
Paul Wayne Dunlap Sr. age 60, went to be with Jesus on April 25, 2019. Paul had a passion for racing and it was evident from his loving and supportive racing family and friends. preceded in death by wife, Nancy Dunlap, son, Joseph Dunlap and parents, Brad and Mamie Dunlap.
Shawn David Bailey – age 30 of Maynardville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 26, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith. Shawn was employed by Earthadelic Lawn Care. He enjoyed the outdoors, riding 4 wheelers, fishing, basketball and spending time with family and friends.
Arthur Fortner, age 79 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. He faithfully attended Union Baptist Church. Arthur enjoyed gardening and had a great sense of humor and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Proceeded in death by parents Jobie and Macie Worley Fortner; father-in-law Emerson Mynatt. Survived by his wife of 47 years Carol Mynatt Fortner; daughter April Fortner Randolph (Blake); grandchildren Macie Randolph and Cooper Randolph; siblings Leta Fortner, Delores Welch, Leola Powell (George), Walter Fortner (Judy); several nieces and nephews.
James Carson (Jimmie) Gray of Halls, passed away Friday afternoon (April 26, 2019) at his home, just a few days shy of his 88th birthday (May 7th). Jimmie was a devoted husband, father, brother and papaw. He served during the Korean War and was a carpenter by trade. Jimmie enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting and spending time with his family. His love for his wife and daughters was evident in everything he did. Preceded in death by parents, Carlie V. Gray and Ada Hall Gray, siblings Helen Rutledge, Mae Rutledge, C.V. Gray, Robert Gray, Billy Gray.
James “Jimmy” F. Hill, age 56, went to be with his Lord on April 26, 2019. He was a member of Spring Place Presbyterian Church. He was a loving husband, father and brother. He was employed by Elavon and a former employee of Knoxville News Sentinel. Preceded in death by parents Howard and Margaret Hill, sister Rhonda Brady, brothers Jack Armes, Tommy Hill and Bill Hill. Survived by wife of 30 years Lisa Hill, son James Logan Hill, sister Katherine Strange, brother Mike Hill, many nieces and nephews along with many great nieces and nephews and daddy’s little buddy Chip.
Diane Marie Safgren-age 62 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at U. T. Medical Center. Preceded in death by brother, Russell. She was formerly employed as a clerk with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
Survivors: sons, Rob Brown, Tim Kitts and Josh Axton; grandchildren, Autumn, Tahlia, Robert, Miracle, Jewel and Kalel.
Family and friends will meet at 2:45 P.M. Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Bethany Church Cemetery, Raccoon Valley Road for a 3 P.M. graveside service. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
On April 25, 2019, in Knoxville, TN, Arlie Edward “Bud” Church, age 97, entered his well-deserved eternal rest. He was a long-standing member of Knoxville Primitive Baptist Church. He was born in Whitesburg, KY on May 20, 1921. He volunteered for the Army in 1940 where he remained until the end of World War II. His units landed at Utah beach June 12, 1944. He participated in the Liberation of France, Battle of the Bulge and continued on to Germany for the hard-fought victory the allies had long sought. After returning home he married the love of his life June Church.
William S. (Billy) Buckner age 62 of Luttrell passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Preceded in death by father and mother, Curtis and Freda Mae (Washam) Buckner; siblings: Louella, Drucella, and Boyd.
Lewis Robert Knight,85 years of age of Luttrell, TN, went to be with our Lord and Savior, on April 23, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Berta Jean Edenfield. Children, Mundy Robert Knight and Lewis Robert Knight, Jr. Mother, Astrid Andresen Pipher; father, Harry Olen Pipher; brothers, Frank Knight and Gene Pipher; sister Evelyn Davis,
Sandra Kay Oakes Mitchell went on to heaven’s gardens on April 25, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.
She is preceded in death by her father, William Boyd Oakes and mother, Ethelene Avo Vaughn.