Helen Marie (Hansard) Steele, born July 7, 1927, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, August 29, 2019. She was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church and Arema Chapter Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Clarence Everette Steele, Jr., parents Prior Christian Hansard & Sarah Edna Byrd Hansard, brothers; Prior Hansard Jr., William M. Hansard and Henry Eugene Hansard, sisters; Ruth Cox, Trula Hansard and Zella Mae Hansard, and granddaughter Grace Katherine Montgomery.

Barbara Jeanne “Bobbie” Maginnis passed away at her home on August 21, 2019.
Preceded in death by husband James J. Maginnis and beloved cat of 17 years Angelo Winston.
Survived by brother Walter (Kathy) Engle of North Carolina; son Michael (Jennifer) of Jasper, GA; daughter Sherry (Kathy) of Knoxville.
Special thanks to Avalon Hospice and caregivers Gail and Wendy.
Family and friends will meet 2:45pm on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for 3pm graveside service.

Melba Elizabeth (Bowling) Burnette, age 88 of Karns, passed away at 2:31pm Thursday, August 29, 2019 at The Groves at Oak Ridge. She was an avid bowler and yard sale queen. Preceded in death by husband, Ted S. Burnette; daughter, Mollie Lisa Russell (Lloyd Jerry); son, Theodore “Jeff” (Karen) Burnette; brother, Gene Bowling; sisters, Mary Ruth Blackstock & Ramona Ogle; and son-in-law, Bobby Williams. Survived by sons, Robert A. Burnette, Sr. (Susan) and David Lee Burnette; daughter, Jo Anna Petterle (Eric) ; grandchildren, J.J.

Charlie “Smilin’ Charlie” Gresham, age 83, passed away August 27, 2019. He was a veteran and served as a firefighter for the United States Navy. He was also owner of Davis Motor Company. He is preceded in death by wife Wanda Gresham, parents Willie & Bonnie Gresham and several brothers & sisters. He is survived by son Chris Gresham and dog Trevor. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Washington Pike Presbyterian Church Cemetery for a 2:00 p.m. graveside service, Rev. Eddie Myers of Sonlight Baptist Church officiating.

Brenda J. Chadwick-age 75 of Luttrell went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a child of God. Preceded in death by parents, George and Vernora Waggle; son, Ray Eugene Shanks; two sisters and three brothers.

Nicole Lynn Hollander – age 48 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 25, 2019.

She is preceded in death by Darrell Carr, Sr.; grandfather, LeRoy “Joe” Wood; and Dave Childress. Nicole is survived by her daughter, Ashley McKamey; sons, Zachary Hollander and Jacob Carr; parents, Julie (Wood) Deck and Jerry (Betty) Deck; sisters, Angela Newman and Michelle Hill; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

Rev. E. R. Cooper-age 84 of Maynardville passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Willow Ridge. He was a member of Community Baptist Church and had been the pastor of several area churches. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Etter Cooper; sons, Mark and Tony Cooper; brother, Tauby; sisters, Pauline, Georgia and Betty.

Eula Gray Greene Houston McCarter- age 86 of Maynardville, born February 10, 1933 the daughter of the late Lewis and Hattie Greene passed away Friday morning, August 23, 2019 at home with her family by her side. Preceded in death by parents, husband, James Houston; both of her sons, Anthony and Tim Houston; grandson, Mathinel Houston and six brothers and sisters.

Otis Beal, Jr., age 79 of Knoxville, passed away at 6:45pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was retired from KCDC. He was a member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church and the Good News Sunday School Class. Otis was preceded in death by his parents, Otis, Sr. and Ona Beal; daughter, Tina Beal Maxwell; and sister, Joyce Burton.

Rev. Daniel Warwick, Sr.-age 87 of Blaine passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Fort Sander’s Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Little Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Loretta Warwick; son and daughter-in-law, Grady and Pauline Warwick; granddaughter, Danielle Warwick; grandson, Jason Warwick. All of Daniel’s brothers and sisters preceded him in death.

Johnny Ray Hedge, Sr.-age 72 of Washburn passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 of natural causes. Johnny was born November 21, 1946 in Bridgeport, Illinois the son of the late Edgar and Elizabeth Hedge. He married Brenda Joyce Chancellor Hedge twice (1964/1981). Johnny was a longtime employee of Hammond Lead Products in Hammond, Indiana until he retired in 1997 due to health reasons. Johnny moved from Gary, Indiana to Fort Gibson, Oklahoma in 2000. Johnny moved to Washburn, TN in 2005. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James (Bud) and Brenda Hedge.

Walter Michael Darden, age 76, passed away August 18, 2019. Mike was a plumber by trade for over 50 years. He loved fishing and his time on the lake. Preceded in death by parents; father Walter James Darden and mother Florida Mae Darden, sister Judy Darden. He is survived by daughter Sherri Darden, sons; Mike Darden (Peggy), Jody Darden and Tommy Darden (Cindy) brother; Jim Darden (Evelyn), several grandchildren and great grandchildren, honorary daughter Missy Beeler, special friends; Gene McMillian, Hubert Weaver, Johnny Stafford, Larry Greenlee, Dennis Drinnon and Mary Mease.

Goldie Langley – age 79 of Maynardville, went to meet her Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 17, 2019. She was a member of Oaks Chapel American Christian Church. Goldie enjoyed the outdoors doing her yard work and cherished her time with her family.

Jake Lee Nicely-age 63 of Luttrell, born February 27, 1956 passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Willow Ridge. He was a member of Emory Road Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Betty Nicley; mothers, Maude Nicely and Hazel Strevel; father, Neil Brown; brothers, Jim Nicely, Reo Strevel, Tom Strevel; niece, Samantha Chamberlain; nephews, Chucky Roach and Johnny Strevel.

Guy William Merritt, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019. He was an accomplished athlete throughout his entire life. He attended West High School and graduated from Farragut High School in 1970. He later attended Roane State Community College. He served his country with distinction in the United States Army for 28 years, starting with a tour in Vietnam in 1970. He proudly served as a member of the 11th Armored Calvary, 101st Airborne, and Pukin’ Dragons.

Georgia J. Moore Cole-age 89 of Sharps Chapel passed away Thursday morning, August 15, 2019 at Beverly Park Place. She was born February 23, 1930 in Union County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Ebb and Belle Shoffner Moore. On May 3, 1950, she married the love of her life, Beecher Cole. She retired from Delco in Kokomo, Indiana in 1985. She was a lifelong member of Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church and attended Amana Baptist Church in Kokomo, Indiana where she had lived until moving back to Sharps Chapel, Tennessee three years ago.

L. D. Monroe – age 87 of Maynardville, passed away August 12, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a longtime member and former deacon of First Baptist Church of Maynardville. L. D. was retired from South Central Bell and from Union County Schools as a school bus driver.

Opal A. Cooper-age 79 of Maynardville passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was a member of Alder Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Johnny and Ruth Raley; brother, John Harvey Raley; Sons, Mark and Tony Cooper.

Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Thelma (Clyde) Beeler, Velma Nease, Cynthia (Bill) Hensley; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack (Kathy) Cooper, Richard Cooper. Five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Brother and sister-in-law, James (Diane) Raley; sister and brother-in-law, Linda (Joe) McCoy.

E. Pauline “Polly” Dyer-age 93 of Maynardville passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her home. She was the oldest living member of Hubbs Grove Baptist Church and a retired Union County School Teacher having taught at Paulette, Burkhart and Maynardville Elementary Schools. She spent her many years of retirement caring for her flower gardens. She was preceded in death by parents, H. I., Sr. and Dena (Koch) Raley; sisters, Dorothy Raley, Evelyn Raley, Edith Kitts and Geneva Lay; brother, Raymond Lewis Raley.

Lovite “Louise” Dalton – age 40 of Blaine, passed away on August 4, 2019. She is preceded in death by her father, John Bernard and son, Dustin Dalton. Louise is survived by her daughters, Katie Bernard and Emily Dalton; mother, Brenda Bernard; brothers, William Bernard, Jimmy Bernard, Robert Bernard and John Bernard, Jr.