Herbert Leon Brantley – born May 16, 1929, passed away after a battle with cancer on April 1, 2019. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Edith (Jones) Brantley; sons, Steve (Mary Ann) Brantley, Keith (Libby) Brantley, Wade (Kim) Brantley and Dwight (Debbie) Brantley; nine grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.
Robert Edward Bump – age 55 of New Tazewell, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and enjoyed his job working for County Bail Bonding Company.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn Patricia VanDusen and James Bump; grandparents, Alford and Cecil Watson and Grandpa and Grandma Bump. Robert is survived by his wife, Ruth Bump; sisters, Sharon (Gary) Wells and Bobby (James) Myers; brother, Fred Bump; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family members.
Grace Webb Cagley, age 91 of Halls Crossroads, went home to be with the Lord the morning of March 31st, 2019 with family at bedside. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and “Mamaw Grape.” She greatly enjoyed sharing her love through cooking from her home and her time at Norris Freeway Market. She was a long-term member of Grace Baptist Church of Halls. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by parents Noah and Lorinda Webb, husband of 60 years Robert Cagley, grandson Marty Jones, and several brothers and sisters.
Dakota Micheal Smith, age 17 of Halls, passed away on March 29, 2019. He was a senior at Halls High School. He loved the outdoors, fishing, cars and off-roading. He cherished his girlfriend Ashlyn Waldo. He was a kindhearted boy and many will miss him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jeff Copeland; uncle, Danny Sams; and friend Derrick Simcox.
Larry E. Greenlee, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away on March 28, 2019. He was a member of Stock Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father Monroe Greenlee and mother Sarah Greenlee. Survived by wife and love of his life Robin Greenlee, daughter Andera Greenlee, daughter & son-in-law Tamera & Josh Bowman, daughter Beth Greenlee, and grandsons Zeth & Zayden Bowman. The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Stock Creek Baptist Church.
Larry E. Greenlee, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away on March 28, 2019. He was a member of Stock Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father Monroe Greenlee and mother Sarah Greenlee. Survived by wife and love of his life Robin Greenlee, daughter Andera Greenlee, daughter & son-in-law Tamera & Josh Bowman, daughter Beth Greenlee, and grandsons Zeth & Zayden Bowman. The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Stock Creek Baptist Church with a service to follow at 5:00 PM, Rev. Buddy Johnson and DJ Krahwinkle officiating.
Barbara Jean Nicley-age 93 of Luttrell passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the home of her granddaughter. Preceded in death by daughter, Mary Nicley; granddaughter, Tammy Ray; parents, Vaughn and Ocie Nicley; brothers, Luther, James, G.L. and Johnny Wayne Nicley; sisters, Alberti Zimmerman; niece, Brenda Kay Nicley.
Michael Vincent Melton, age 43 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Thursday March 22, 2019. He is preceded in death by Grandfather, Estel Melton and Bill and Virginia Stanton. Survived by parents, Gary Melton and Nancy Wiggins, Daughter, Kilee Melton, Grandmother, Jessie Melton, Brothers, Wayne and Brad Easterly, Niece, Gracie Easterly and Nephews, Anthony and Brandon Easterly. Michael will be missed by all who knew him. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.
Dennis Keith Parsons, age 67 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a member of Broadway Baptist Church and served as a Jr. deacon as a young man. He later attended Reunion Baptist Church. He was always interested in technology and design. He was the youngest Hamm radio operator in Knoxville starting at age 11. He enjoyed the Tennessee lakes and loved skiing, boating and the outdoors. He graduated from Fulton High School in the late sixties. He retired from Petsafe Technology in West Knoxville.
Herbert Eugene “Smiley” Richardson – age 78 of Maynardville, passed away Wednesday March 27, 2019. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Maynardville. Smiley was retired from the United States Postal Service. He served the City of Maynardville for 24 years as Mayor and City Council Member. He also served as a Union County Commissioner. Smiley was quick to express his love of God, family and country.
Buddy Michael Bailey-age 56 of Washburn passed away suddenly Monday morning, March 25, 2019 at Claiborne Medical Center. He was a member of Nave Hill Missionary Baptist Church and The Union County Rescue Squad. Preceded in death by father, Boy “Buddy” Bailey; brothers, Tim and Ronald Bailey; father and mother-in-law, Hue (Hootie) and Ina Graves.
Rev. Kenneth E. Pryor Sr., age 70, passed away at home surrounded by his family on March 25, 2019. He was a faithful member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church for 17 years. He was a proud Navy veteran. He was also a true outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He was not a stranger to hard work and worked as a “Glass Man” for over 45 years. Preceded in death by brother Lee Berry, sister Debbie Pierce, brother David Berry, step-father Ernest Berry, and father-in-law Clarence Kelley.
Don Gambrel, age 66 of Knoxville passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Easter Gambrel, sister Goldie May Downs, brother Ernest Gambrel, and stepson Ricky Akin. Survived by wife, of 38 years, Nancy Yoder Gambrel; children Robert Akin (Connie), Sandra Rector, Nikki Sharpe (Andrew); grandchildren Adam, Jessica, Cierra, Jacob, Skylar, Haley, Mason, Kimber, and Audrey; sister Troy Brandenburg (Charles); nephew Harrison Downs.
Shirley Jean Lay Carver entered into the presence of Almighty God on Thursday, March
21, 2019 at 11:37 AM in Knoxville, Tennessee. Everyone that knew her knew what a
hard worker and fighter she was, and those attributes held true until the very end. She
was a proud member of the Knoxville Central High Class of 1958, and remained a
Bobcat and Tennessee Volunteer throughout her life. Mrs. Carver was a servant to all,
and many will remember her for a years of service at Rankins Restaurant, where her
Johnnie Duane Baker – age 50 of Powell, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville. Duane was a lifelong member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church on Tipton Lane. He was employed by Four Seasons Landscaping.
Barbara Jean Denton – age 70 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
She is preceded in death by infant daughter, Angela Denton; mother, Mary (Bud) Presnell and father, James Tarver. Barbara is survived by daughters, Missi Honeycutt and Denean Kelly; son, Jay Denton; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; sisters, Brenda (Woodrow) Riffey, Teresa Long, Debbie Milsap and Robin (Eddie) Evans; and brother, Bill (Jill) Presnell.
Stephen E. Griffith, age 65, of Corryton, TN received his angel wings Monday, March 18, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude Warner Griffith and Doris Jacqueline Griffith. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; children, Carrie Griffith, Samantha (Frank) Lord, Marcus (Kayla) Atkins and Chris Griffith; sister, Susan (Bob) Tebbitt; brother, Scott (Laura) Griffith; grandchildren, Samuel, Ethan, Sarah Elizabeth, Ella Kate, Zane, Caleb, Daniel and Ava.
Michael E. Nicley age 61 of Maynardville passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home. Retired auto mechanic from Treece Auto Repair. Preceded in death by his father Edward Nicley and sister, Christine Nicley. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Shelia Nicley; mother, Madge Workman; children, Jonya Coffey (Bryan), Bubby King, Jonathan Nicley (Christy), Jamie Cheeks, Jennifer Graham (Jay); fifteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Earl B. Walker-age 100 of Knoxville passed away Monday morning, March 18, 2019 at his home. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. He loved singing with the old harp singers. Earl loved his family and his happiest memories were of his family. He was also very proud of reaching his 100th birthday and celebrated it March 10, 2019 with his friends and new family at Deane Hill Place where he had lived the last 10 years. Preceded in death by wife: Cleo Nicely Walker; infant son, Bobby Walker; parents, Oscar and Coker Walker; siblings, twin-sister, Ireland D.
