Eddie G. Hunley-age 75 of Knoxville passed away Sunday morning, May 3, 2020 at his home. He was a member of Glen Oak Baptist Church, a U. S. Army Veteran and was a retired employee of Ronford Office Supply. Preceded in death by parents, Elbert and Evelyn (Booker) Hunley; brother, Kyle Hunley.
Glen E. Ramey-age 76 of Luttrell, formerly of Harlan, Kentucky passed away peacefully Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home after a long battle with COPD. Glen is a veteran in which he served a total of 27 years, in which he earned several medals. He served in the U. S. Army as a SP4E4(T) 1961 through 1969, during Vietnam. He later served in the U. S. Air Force as SMSGNT 1971 through 1990. Then he retired and started his career at American Home Oxygen Company where he spent 14 years as an employee. Glen took great pride in his time spent in the services and loved telling his stories.
Jay Michael ‘Mike’ Collins-age 61 of Maynardville, born March 3, 1959 passed away suddenly Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. Mike is survived by his parents, Jim and Pat Norton of Maynardville. There are no services planned. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Brandall Lee Beason, II-age 22 of Knoxville, beloved father, brother, son and friend passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Preceded in death by father, Brandall Lee Beason; grandmother, Wilma Beason.
Donald “Donnie” Munsey-age 54 of Washburn, born April 19, 1966 passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Ft. Sander’s Regional Medical Center to be with his Heavenly Father. He was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death parents, Luther and Lois Munsey; sisters, Sandra Munsey McGinnis, Linda Hefner, Patsy Munsey Singleton; nephew, Matt Munsey; brother-in-law, Charles Bailey.
Brenda Faye Maples - 62, passed away peacefully Monday, April 27, 2020 at West Hills Health and Rehabilitation. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Richie Turner officiating. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Brenda Maples. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net
Kevin Allen Baczewski-age 56 of Luttrell passed away suddenly Friday, April 24, 2020 at his home. No local services are planned.
He will be cremated and returned to his former home in Michigan. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.
Lavada “Cookie” Carol Cooke Aker, age 85, of Maynardville, passed away April 23, 2020, at Maple Court Senior Living Facility. Lavada was a professing believer of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Born in Sharps Chapel, Lavada spent a large portion of her life in Washington D.C., while working for the FBI. Many lifelong friends were made from both locations. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Aker; son, Kevin Aker; parents, Milton and Vesta Cooke; brothers Ora, Roy, and Buddy Cooke; sisters Frances Cooke, Maggie Monroe, and Myrtle June Porter.
Angel Marlena (Houser) Wagner-age 42 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She attended Horace Maynard High School and was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by mother, Terri Elaine Welch; grandparents, Curtis and Juanita Welch; Joseph “Joe” Houser; Rosalee Welch.
Glenetta Shoffner-age 75 of Sharps Chapel passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Diversicare of Claiborne County. Member of Highland Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Joe and Elsie (England) Odell; all of her brothers and sisters.
Kasie Masingo age 34 of Sharps Chapel was born December 13, 1985. She passed away on April 19, 2020 at her home. Kasie's beauty and smile lit up any room she walked into. She loved a good joke, and her laugh was contagious. Kasie was a former employee of Volunteer Knit in Tazewell.
She loved her nieces Savanna, Maria, and her nephew Dakota very much. She was dearly loved by her mother, Florence Monroe, her father, Charles (Chub) Masingo and step-mother, Brenda; her brother, Junior Masingo and Dulcie. She will be dearly missed by her aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Lilly Marie Wilson – age 51 of Blaine, passed away, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Little Valley Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by parents, Benton and Reba Stiner; children, Precious Ann and Rebbeca Hope Wilson; and brother Steven Stiner. Lilly is survived by husband, Henry Wilson; children, Jessica Stiner, Michael Wilson and MacKenzie Pratt, Allison Wilson and Adam Hodge; Joshua Wilson and Ashley Coleman; five granddaughters; three grandsons; sister, Jean (Junior) Raby; brother, Frankie Stiner; and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Glenn L. Robinette – age 62 of Maynardville, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Glenn is a Veteran of the U. S. Navy. He is survived by companion, Barbara Kershner; and sister, Susan Rasmussen. No services are planned. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Glenn Robinette. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net
Dewey Charles Idol-age 67 of Rutledge, born July 27, 1952 passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his home. He was a retired employee of Travis Meats with 32 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clair and Ruby (Brock) Idol; his wife, Minnie B. Idol.
He is survived by daughters, Paula Idol, Sherry Liford and her husband, J. C. Liford; brother, Carl Duane Idol and wife, Amy Idol; sister, Brenda Thompson and husband, Danny Thompson. A few nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Raymond Webster Johnson-age 81 of Maynardville passed away Sunday morning, April 19, 2020 at his home. He was a previous employee of Marlock Corporation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall Albert and Cora Delia Haynes Johnson.
Wesley M. Moore – age 11 of Washburn, passed away suddenly, Sunday, April 12, 2020.
He is survived by parents, Donnie and Elieen Moore; brothers, Noah, Tyler and D. J. Moore, Trevor and Richard Howell; sisters, Maddie Moore and Brooklyn and Shannon Howell; and grandparents, Jerry and Lynn Moore.
Ethel Leona Wyrick-age 84 of Luttrell passed away Wednesday morning, April 15, 2020 at Willow Ridge Center, Maynardville. She was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by son, Tommy Wyrick, Sr.; daughter, Nancy Geneva Wyrick; parents, Bob and Lillie Suffridge; sister, Rozella Franklin; brother, James Suffridge.
Survivors: husband, Horace ‘H.M.’ Wyrick; daughter, Dacie Seymour; son and daughter-in-law, Calvin and Mary Jane Wyrick; grandson, Tommy Wyrick, Jr.; sister, Geneva Prince.
Gearldean Collins Bailey-age 64 of Luttrell passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 14, 2020 at her home. She attended Glory Bound Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Roscoe and Mossie (Vandergriff) Collins; brothers, Roy, Harley and Larry Collins; Robert Vandergriff; Jim Woods; Earl and Joe Collins; sisters, Thelma Woods and Laura Bailey.
Helen Ruth Davidson- age 89 of Norris, passed away, April 14, 2020 at Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Old Rugged Cross Missionary Baptist Church.
Theresa Jane Rumsey-age 60 of Sharps Chapel passed away suddenly Monday morning, April 13, 2020 at her home. She is by her mother, Carole Mae Rumsey; five children, Roger Daryl George; Robert Wayne George; all of Sharps Chapel; Ricky, Ryan and Kimberly Tomlinson of Florida; brother, James Rumsey, Sharps Chapel.
Services are not planned at this time. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.