All Obituaries

Wilma Jean Litton Smith, age 88 of the Coopertown Community of Oneida, TN, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born October 22, 1933 in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of the late Starlin Litton, Sr., and Nellie Stailey Litton, and step-grandmother Alva Stailey. In addition to her parents and step-grandmother, she was preceded in death by her husband:  John Smith, Jr.; brother:  Starlin Litton, Jr.;...

Leslie Guy ‘Les’ Marlow, age 65 of Helenwood, TN, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born August 13, 1955, he was the son of the late Walter Guy Marlow and Mona Ruth Ross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister:  Linda Kay Terry; and special friend:  Frank Orick. Les is survived by his son:  Rick Marlow; siblings:  Louetta Marlow Clark (Jim), Luther Marlow, and Charles...

John Hicks of Bunkerhill, IN passed away on September 30, 2020 at home after a long illness. John was born in Baltimore, MD on July 14,1948 to Johnny Ray and Peggy Pemberton Hicks. He was raised by his beloved grandparents Esau and Rosie Pemberton in Morgan and Scott Counties, Tennessee. No matter where he lived, Tennessee was always home. John had several hobbies during his lifetime. One of which included tinkering and fixings things that others had given up on. Other people’s trash...

Alvin David Gibson, III, 63, of Sunbright, TN passed away on January 29, 2021 due to complications with COVID-19 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  Known as Dave to friends and family, he was born in Kokomo, IN on April 7, 1957 to Alvin and Peggy Pemberton Gibson. His early years were spent in Indiana, with frequent trips to Tennessee. He moved to Florida as a teenager, where he resided until retiring to Tennessee in 2014. Dave was a skilled carpenter who honed his craft...

Marilyn Lowe, age 54 of Pioneer, TN passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. She was born in Oneida, TN on March 21, 1967. She was a member of Five Black Gum Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lena Bowling. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Charles Lowe; father, Gordon Bowling; son, Charles Levi Lowe; nephew, Dean Hembree and Mickey; sisters-in-law, Clara Hembree and Pam Lowe; and many other relatives and friends. A...

EUGENE (GENE) DAUGHERTY, age 100, was born on September 4, 1920, in Campbell County, TN, died April 10, 2021 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He grew up and lived in Oneida his entire life except for the time he served in the Army Air Corp in World War II (WWII) and since September 2018 when he lived at the Oakwood Senior Living Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. While serving in WWII, he rose from the rank of Private to Chief Warrant Officer. When he returned home, he married Dereda Acres with whom...

Dan Timothy “Subie” Clark, age 59 of Robbins, TN passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Amherst, Ohio on March 6, 1962, he was the son of the late Noah Denton “Doc” Clark and Ivizee Hamby Clark. He was formerly a deacon at Concord Baptist Church in Robbins, TN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William Denton (Bill) Clark and Steven Noah Clark and one...

Kathleen "Kat" Settles, 98, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, formerly of Aurora, Indiana passed away Friday April 9, 2021 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. She was born March 15, 1923 in Helenwood, Tennessee, daughter of the late Leonard Keeton Sr. and Hettie (Marcum) Keeton. She was a member of First Church of God, Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Kat was a very devout Christian woman who lived her life accordingly. She was an excellent seamstress and she enjoyed working puzzles. Kat is survived by...

Michael Lee Lovett, age 64 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home with all of his loving family surrounding him with love, prayers, and song. Mike was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 28, 1956. He was the son of the late Harold Cecil Lovett and Devorah Phillips Lovett. Mike was a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corp and he also served in the Vietnam War where he was a sniper. He was honorably discharged in March of 1978. Mike enjoyed the outdoors and...

Margie Anderson, age 78 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Caryville, TN on April 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Vanell Lowe Goodman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Anderson and two brothers and three sisters. Margie is survived by her children who will miss her greatly, Bill Barnes and wife Renee, Kate Sanders and husband Michael, both of...

Alice Faye Ross, 73, of Oneida, died March 28, 2021, at NHC Healthcare of Oak Ridge following a battle with liver cancer. Alice was born April 7, 1947, to the late Hannibal Bud Ross and Ruby Alene (Ryan) Ross of Winfield.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ex-husband and long-time friend, Riley Taylor; sister, Shelby Jean (Ross) Duncan; brother, Dorman Foster Ross Sr; brothers-in-law, Paul Hill, Bill Bauer, and Edgar "Shrigg" Duncan;...

Agnes “Gertrude” (Marcum) Terry, age 91, of Oneida, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Gertrude was born April 26, 1929, in Oneida, Tennessee, and was the daughter of the late Ezra Marcum and Orlena Blevins Marcum of Oneida.  Gertrude is survived by three daughters, Linda Terry Malone (husband Charlie) of Knoxville, Debbie Terry Anderson (husband Al), and Lisa Terry Carson (husband Benny), and one...

Michael Anthony Seabolt, age 48 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Lakeland, Florida on April 18, 1972, he was the son of the late Bro. Dennis Seabolt and Frieda Seabolt. Michael was an avid truckdriver. His handle was Seabolt, and he loved his truckdriving buddies. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Edison and Veda Keeton of Helenwood, TN and Millard and Tiny Seabolt of Oneida,...

Lester Dewey Snyder, Jr., age 69 of Huntsville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the University of TN Hospital in Knoxville, TN.  Born November 19, 1951 in Morristown, TN, he was the son of the Elizabeth Parton and the late Lester D. Snyder, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by step-father:  Doyle Parton; step-sister:  Sherry Parton; and step-brother:  Doyle Lee Parton, Jr. In addition to his mother, Lester is survived by his...

Homer Blevins, age 86 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late James and Ola Blevins. Homer was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church for many years, a Veteran of the United States Army, and a member of the Dayton #147 Masonic Lodge and Valley of Dayton Scottish Rites in Dayton, Ohio for over 50 years.  He was a plant manager for the Sunshine...

Marilyn Melissa Chambers Shaver, age 37 of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home.  Born February 19, 1984 in LaFollette, TN, she was the daughter of the late Bettie Rebecca Chambers Smithers.   In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by infant son:  Noah Shaver; grandparents:  Oval Chambers and Reeda Chambers. Marilyn is survived by her daughter:  Jasmine Lynnette Chambers (Skyler Phillips); aunt:  Novella...

Clara Duncan Creekmore, age 97, passed peacefully from this life to her Heavenly home on Sunday, March 21, 2021, surrounded by her family.  Born August 18, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Jefferson and Flo King Duncan.  Clara accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of 14.  She was a long-time member of Winfield Baptist Church, as well as First Baptist Church of Huntsville, and currently a member of First Baptist Church of Oneida. In addition to her...

Brenda K. Hollers, age 65 of Oneida, TN passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Alice, Texas on November 25, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Milton Carl Gathright and Carlie Doretha Mercer. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Gathright. Brenda is survived by her husband, Arthur Lyndon Hollers; brother, Robert Gathright (Karen); sisters, Linda...

Beatrice Lucille Bowling Hughett (“Granny”) was born in Robbins, Tennessee on June 6, 1932.  She went home to the loving arms of Jesus on March 19, 2021. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilbert Bowling, mother, Dorothy Smithers Bowling, and her brother, Dellis Bowling. She was married to the late William Murl Hughett on February 16, 1952. They were married for forty years. They had 6 children, 12 grandchildren,...

Clyde Junior Morrow, age 73 of Oneida, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Oneida, TN on November 24, 1947, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Velma Morrow. He was a member of the Annadell Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Emily Smith and Jerry and Frona Morrow; sisters, Hazel Register, Edna Fairchild, and Maxine Maxey; brothers, Windell Morrow...

Ruth Jeffers Lawson, age 67 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born June 16, 1953 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Feasure and Rosie Phillips Jeffers.  Ruth was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Charles Lawson; sisters:  Ruby Jeffers Goins and Sandra Jean Jeffers Moore; brothers:  Ray Jeffers and Virgil...

Belva Ann Phillips Ward, age 79, of the Paint Rock Community of Oneida, TN, stepped into Glory on March 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family who loves her very much. Belva was born on August 27, 1941 to the late Ralph Phillips and Etta “Rose” Perkins. She loved the Lord and was a member of the New River Missionary Baptist Church in Helenwood, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband: Fred Ward Jr; father: Ralph Phillips; mother: Etta “Rose” Perkins; son:...

Dorothy Jean Duncan Reel, was born in Hickman County Tennessee to Edgar Easley and Clara Anna Brown Duncan on March 12, 1928 and died March 5, 2021 in Morrison, Tennessee. She graduated from Hickman County High School and moved with her family to Oak Ridge, Tennessee where she married George Clifford Reel on April 4, 1947.  Jean and "Kip" (as she fondly called him) dedicated their lives in service to the Lord as they worked with the churches of Christ in Tennessee: Clinton, New York...

Lottie Hill, age 90 of Oneida, TN, departed this life on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  She was born in McCreary County, KY on May 17, 1930.  Lottie was a member of the Second Bethlehem United Baptist Church in Winfield, and a former member of the Grave Hill United Baptist Church for several years. She was preceded in death by her father:  John Hill; mother:  Margie Musgrove Hill; brothers:  James Musgrove, Dillard Hill,...

Imogene (Shelton) Slaven, age 82 of the Paint Rock Community in Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021.  Born July 20, 1938 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Ora Shelton.  Imogene was a member of the Pentecost Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Chester Slaven; sister:  Rema Hitch; brother:  Joe Shelton; mother and father-in-law:  Arnie and Mitchel Slaven;...

Lucille Duncan Smith of the Paint Rock community went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Scott County, TN on November 23, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Leland and Helen Duncan. She was a member and pianist at Old Gum Fork United Baptist Church. She dearly loved playing piano and singing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen...

Ruby June Letner Mansberry, age 74 of Crossville, TN, formerly of Oneida, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the Parkwest Medical Center with her family by her side. Born on September 22, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Dave and Mary Ruth Letner of the Cherry Fork community. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 19 brothers and sisters. Ruby is survived by her children, Laura Bowling, Emma-Eva Love (Andy Bruns), Bradford Crabtree (Victoria...

Wilma Lee Phillips, age 66, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born June 1, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Gladys Roberts South. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her fur baby:  Snowball; mother and father-in-law Polie and Mary Phillips; sisters-in-law:  Edith Chitwood, Reba Bowling, Judy Phillips, Wilma Jean Phillips. She is survived by her husband:  Polie Leroy...

Theresa McCoy, age 53 of Oneida, TN passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born in Logan, West Virginia on September 6, 1967. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Laura J. Ellis; mother, Vergie R. McCoy; and son, Joshua P. Wright. Theresa is survived by her daughter, Felecia Bunn; brother, Bobby McCoy and wife Essie; dad, Robert “Bob” McCoy and wife Jane; grandchildren, Aaliyah and Aiden George;...

Lola Duncan, age 86 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Cumberland Village in LaFollette, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on June 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Lelia Abbott Coffey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William “Bill” Duncan; sisters: Eva Pike, Ella Hughett and infant sister Della Coffey; nephew Caney (Junior) Terry. Lola is survived by her children, Joan Lanter and husband Bill...

Dwight Eugene Kidd, age 74 of the Coopertown Community in Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home.  Born December 18, 1946, he was the son of the late Will S. and Maudie Thomas Kidd.  Dwight was a member of the Black Oak Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters:  Shelby Kidd Terry and Carolyn Kidd Harris; and brothers:  Bobby Dorcie Kidd and James Odis Kidd. Dwight is survived by his brothers: ...

Russell Lenord Crabtree, Sr., age 83 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. Born on March 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Sarah Dexter and Lenville Crabtree.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Norman and Hoyle Crabtree and James Claborn; sisters: Omajean Pierce, Phyllis Trosper and Anna Ruth Carson. Russell is survived by his wife Janet Crabtree; daughters:...

  Thelma Jo Stephens Jones, age 80 of Oneida, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Scott County, TN on January 20, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Junie Stephens.  Thelma was a member of the High Point Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband:  Hulon Jones; son:  David Jones; brothers:  J. C. Stephens, Theodore Stephens, and 5 infant...

B.R. (Johnny) Johnson, age 83 of Oneida, TN passed from this life on February 11, 2021.  He was surrounded by his wife and children.  He will be remembered by his family as a loving man of God, a great teacher, and for always whistling the praises of God.  Whenever he went missing while shopping with the family, we would just follow the melody to find him.  Pastor B.R. (Johnny) Johnson was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and pastor.  His love for...

James Henry, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the Huntsville Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Huntsville, TN.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by West-Murley Funeral Home. West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of James Henry.

Steven Gregg Lanter, age 71 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born June 6, 1949, he was the son of the late Sherwood Lanter, and Maude Frye and step-father Junior Frye. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter:  Patricia Lanter; sister:  Sharon Potter; niece:  Terry Stephens; and nephew:  Phillip Stephens. Steve is survived by his wife:  Dessel Rose Lanter;...

Silas Henry Baggett, Jr., age 65 of Oneida TN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida.  He was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on March 30, 1955 to the late Carey and Henry Baggett, Sr.; and was principal of Lake City Elementary in Rocky Top, TN. Henry was a 1973 graduate of Mt. Pisgah High School in Kershaw, SC where he played football, basketball, baseball, and golf.  He was proud to be on the 1971 State Runner up...

Marian Raye Burk, age 76, of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on February 8, 2021, after a long illness. She was born in Oneida on March 13, 1944. She was a lifelong member of the Pine Creek United Baptist Church, where she was a devoted Tiny Tots Sunday School teacher for more than three decades. Marian served as the former Commander of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 136 and had a very special place in her heart for all veterans. She was preceded...

William Lonnie Miller, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. He was born on June 21, 1952 in Pine Knot, KY and moved to Oneida TN. Lonnie was saved by God’s marvelous grace when he was younger. For many years he worked for Oneida Water Department and Citizen’s Gas before going to work out of town for Tenny Construction. He later returned home and worked for Strunk Construction before eventually...

Shirley Faye Parton, age 84 of Oneida, TN passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Glenmary, TN on March 12, 1936. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a Christian and a Child of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Parton and infant daughter, Beverly Ann Parton. Shirley is survived by her children, Debbie Christian and husband Donnie, Kathy King, Rita Frazier and husband Phil, Steve Parton, Denise Randall and...

Donald Lloyd Stephens, age 67 of Nashville, Tennessee, was called home on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born May 19th, 1953 in Oneida, to Charles Lewis (Pete) Stephens and Ethel Alene Stephens.  Donald grew up in Winfield and graduated from Oneida High School Class of 1971. After taking time to start a family, Donald attended Roane State Community College, before completing his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Austin...

James Michael (Mike) Slaven, age 62, departed this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Turkey Creek Medical Center, Knoxville, TN.  Born May 23, 1958, in Warsaw, IN and he grew up in Goshen, IN.   He moved to Oneida, TN, in 1980.  Mike was of the Baptist faith and attended Bethlehem Baptist Church.  For many years he worked at Harvey’s Neighborhood Rentals, among other places, but he is best known for Mike’s Station, where he...

Timothy David Owens, age 56 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born in Oneida, TN on January 23, 1965, he was the son of Rev. O.E. Owens and Helen Owens. He was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church. Tim worked several jobs including Preen Construction and part time for the town of Oneida, among others, but was best remembered as a long-time bus driver for the Scott County Schools. He was also the transportation supervisor for 1...

Delores Yvonne Wright, beloved daughter, wife, mother, ‘Gagoo,’ and friend, went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2021 at her home in Winfield, Tennessee. She was 83 years old. Yvonne was born on January 2, 1938 in Louisville, Kentucky to Rev. Hurstle and Opal Lay. She married the love of her life, Robert Earl Wright, in July 1959 and enjoyed 43 joyous years of marriage until his death in February 2003. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Winfield, Tennessee and...

James Robert Byrge, age 75, departed this life to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, TN.  Born June 4, 1945, Robert lived his entire life on Brimstone Rd. in Robbins, TN.  He was an essential member in his community who loved helping people.  His servant’s heart is due to his profession of faith and trust in his Savior Jesus Christ.  He physically expressed his deepest desire to serve the Lord at his church, he...

Juanita Smith, age 81 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at her home. She was born on May 1, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Smith; father and mother, Fred and Mae Stephens; infant sister, Wilma Sue Stephens; and in-laws, Isaac and Della Smith. Juanita is survived by her children, Carol Sue Smith and Clifford Randall Smith; sisters, Cleda Jeffers, Shirley Faye (Mathis) Patterson; in-laws, Phyllis (Willie) Noble, Herbert (Lucille) Smith; a very...

“Pete” Earshel Waid Lawson, age 69 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Pete was born on August 29, 1951 in Huntsville, TN to the late Silas and Lucinda Jeffers Lawson. Pete was of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army and he was a veteran of the Vietnam era. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Pete Waid Lawson; grandson, Houston Byrd; brothers, JC, Donald Ray, Eldrige...

Lorene Miller Phillips of Oneida passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord on January 29, 2021.  She was born on July 25, 1929 to Will J and Ellen Burk Miller of the No Business Community. Lorene was a faithful member of Black Oak Baptist Church where she served as the Sunday School secretary and treasurer for over 50 years. She loved to sing in the choir and did so until she was unable to attend church services. Even after Alzheimer’s had dimmed...

Delmus Jerry (Buck) Phillips, age 77 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Oneida, TN on September 28, 1943, he was the son of the late Eugene and Charity Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue Coffey Phillips; grandparents, Jerry and Rosie Ellis; James H. and Elsa Phillips; aunt, Winnie and D.L. Sexton; uncles, Hubert and Rena Phillips and Crawford Phillips. He is survived...

Mrs. Barbara Jean Wilson Jones, age 57, of the Black Creek Community in Robbins passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at the Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born November 8, 1963, she was the daughter of Frazier and Alma Wilson. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by Clifford Ray Jones after 38 years of marriage. Cliff had been the love of her life since she was fifteen, and it gives us peace knowing she is...