All Obituaries

Marva Owens, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center. 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 Marva Owens.

Janice Kay Epperson Smith, age 62, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born January 3, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Juanita and Dillard Epperson.  She was a member of the Baptist faith; and worked as a cook at the Robbins School. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands:  Gilbert Latham and Luther Smith; brothers:  Charles Epperson and Dennis Epperson; sister:  Wilma...

Jean Abrams McIntosh, age 87, passed away at Lady Lake Specialty Care, Lady Lake, FL, on Tuesday, December 5, 2018.  Born in Lawrence, Tennessee, on February 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Robert Patterson and Jewel Victoria Allen.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Luttie Burton Abrams and John Cherrington McIntosh.   Jean was a member of The First Methodist Church in Oneida.  Even though she no longer lived in...

Archie G. Pemberton, Sr., age 77 of Robbins, TN departed this life on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Cumberland Village Nursing and Rehab in Lafollette, TN. He was the son of the late Evans and Alice Porter Pemberton. Archie was a faithful member of Barton Chapel and served in the U.S. Army. Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, Floyd, Harold and Hank Pemberton; sisters, Christine Lewis, Irene Hogue and Mary Helen Clark; and mother-in-law, Flonnie Anderson. He is survived by his...

Thomas “Tommy” Mitchell Terry, age 66 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Big South Fork Medical Center. Born in Scott County, TN on May 13, 1952 he was the son of the late Jake Terry and Hallie Mae Guffey Terry. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Helenwood Baptist Church. Tommy loved his wife and family, grandbabies, loved horses, and loved the Lord. He enjoyed making walking sticks, spending time with his family and loved to watch his...

Bruce Allen Baird, age 64 of Robbins, TN passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Pine Knot, KY on August 1, 1954, he was the son of the late George and Beulah Neal Baird. He is survived by his wife, Louise Baird of Robbins; children: Michelle Durham Nicholas and husband Vernon Nicholas and their children, Baby Josh, Jessica, Amy and Olivia, Scott Baird and wife Amanda Dugas Baird and their children Robbie, Gavin, Noah and Ethan,...

Wanda Rose Wilson Strunk, age 63 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, TN.  Born October 31, 1956 in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of the late Edna Wilson.  She was a member of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her mother, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband:  Audie Strunk; grandparents:  Everett and Mary Wilson; special uncle and aunt:  Ed and Dorothy Claiborne; great granddaughter:  Kylee...

Peggy Ruth Allison Marchman, age 70 of Oneida, TN passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at her home.  Born in Cumming, GA on March 8, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Felton Charles Bryant and Grace Woodall Bryant. She is survived by her husband, Daniel H. Marchman of Kingston; children, Michael W. Allison of Oneida, Sandra Sanders of Georgia, Shannon Lovell of Lancaster, CA and Felton Marchman of Kingston; brothers, James Bryant and Charles Bryant; sisters, Martha...

Bonnie Sue Perkins Stinson Marlow of Clarksville, AR, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 in Clarksville, AR.  Bonnie was born September 21, 1939 in Oneida, TN to Pat Edward and Annie Mae Yancey Perkins.  Bonnie loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; one son:  Randell Marlow; two sisters:  Juanita Perkins Phillips, and Etta Jean Perkins Duncan. Bonnie is survived by six sons:  David Earl Stinson, Alvie L. Marlow, Jr.,...

Nell Chambers Claborn, age 86 of Oneida, TN, departed this life on Sunday, November 25, 2018, in Knoxville, TN at the home of her daughter.  Born in Scott County, TN on January 12, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James Hurstle and Hattie Burchfield Chambers.  Nell was a member of the First Baptist Church in Oneida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Arley Loton Claborn; special aunt, Lula Thompson. Nell is survived by...

Lonnie Christopher “Chris” Ellis was born on October 14th, 1970. He was the oldest child to Karen and the late Lonnie Ellis. Chris attended the University of Tennessee and graduated with a degree in Forestry. He worked for the Tennessee Forestry Department for 20 years.  Chris was gifted in so many areas in his life and could fix anything and build anything. He was an amazing son, brother, & friend but his greatest gift was being a father. Chris loved his two kids more...

Mr. Carl Leon Thomas, age 69 passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his home. Leon was born on October 17, 1949 in Oneida, TN. He was the son of the late E.M. and Thelma Thomas. Leon was a member of the Hazel Valley Church. He worked as a masonry for many years. Leon enjoyed fishing and listening to bluegrass music. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Finley and Ella Thomas and Jim and Eva Kidd; brother, Lloyd Paul Thomas; and sister, Ruth...

  Linda Reed, age 71, of the Helenwood Community passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at her home with her husband by her side.  She was born in Oneida on July 29, 1947. Linda was the daughter of Gorman Frank and Ernie Hammock Duncan. She was a member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Don Reed; mother-in-law Evelyn Chambers; brother-in-law Jim Reed and wife Frances; special friend Jean Brown; aunt Gloria Bridges...

Joyce Ann Clevinger Freels, age 91 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she had worked in the mid 1960’s as a nurse’s aide in its beginning as the Scott County Nursing Home.  She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ, having last attended the McCreary County Church of Christ, Whitley City, KY. Born February 21, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Alcie Clevinger of Hellier,...

Quinton Harness, age 55 of the Mill Branch Community passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Scott County, TN on September 4, 1963, he was the son of the late Kenneth L. Harness and Beatrice Lowe Harness. He was a member of Mill Branch Baptist Church. He is survived by his son, Travis Harness and wife, Sarah; brother, Dwayne Harness and wife Carolyn of West Columbia, SC; sister, Loretta Bow and husband Russell of Ft. Wayne, IN; one...

Anna Sue Day, age 79 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Born in Campbell County, TN on September 22, 1939, she was the daughter of the late James Lewallen and Nannie Crabtree. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Red Ash Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first spouse, Kermit Day and second spouse, J. Vernon Day; grandmother, Josie Crabtree; daughter, Karen Sue...

  Joshua Clay Phillips, age 33 of Oneida, TN, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born February 4, 1985 in Oak Ridge, TN, he was the son of Glenda Jo Thompson Phillips and the late Alane Phillips. In addition to his father, Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents:  Laughton Phillips, and Henry Clay Thompson and Elsie Shannon Thompson; aunt:  Wanda Phillips and husband Dewayne; uncle W. C. Thompson; and...

Regina Kay Chambers, age 43, was born July 31, 1975 and departed this life on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Tennova Medical Center in Turkey Creek. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ruble and Charlotte Sexton and Hollis and Imojean Kidd. She is survived by her parents, Earl Sexton of Helenwood, TN and Tina Kidd Sexton of Oneida, TN; brother, Earl Anthony Sexton of Helenwood, TN; sister, Malinda Sue Jones of Oneida, TN; three children, William Marcum and wife Sanya, Chelsie...

  Joyce Louise Miller, age 88 of the Leatherwood Community in Oneida, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Facility.  Born March 10, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Sallie Terry Stanley.  Louise was a faithful member of the Black Oak Baptist Church, and worked as a Receptionist at First National Bank in Oneida for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Lenord Miller;...

  Marvin Mayfield, age 64 of Huntsville, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Park West Medical Center.  Born August 31, 1954, he was the son of the late Billy and Lillian (Flynn) Mayfield. He was a member of the Anointed Church of the Living God on Letner Road.  He was a member of the Huntsville Fire Department for 20 years.  Marvin loved restoring antique cars, fishing and decorating for Christmas.   In addition to his parents, he was...

  William Richard (Bill) Lambert, age 87 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Facility. Born on October 17, 1931 in Scott County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert B. Lambert and Alta Watters Lambert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Bryant Lambert, Jr., Forest Lee Lambert, Hubert Tuttle Lambert, Thomas Edwin Lambert and Don Gary Lambert. Bill is survived by his sons,...

William McKinley Carson, age 78 of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on December 15, 1939 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Bailey Carson and Orpha Mae Chambers Carson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. William is survived by his wife of 52 years Myrtle (Midge) Carson; children, William Carson, II of Clinton, TN and Eric Carson of Monroe,...

Terry Eugene VanHook, age 65 of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at his home.  Born October 15, 1953 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Robert Cecil and Carlene Simpson VanHook.  Terry was a member of the Big Ridge Missionary Baptist Church until he moved to Dandridge and became a member of Deep Springs Missionary Baptist Church.  He loved to play guitar and sing, as well as fish. In addition to his parents, he was...

Anthony Allen (Tony) Knight, age 70 of Huntsville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Big South Fork Community Hospital.  Tony was born in Muncie, Indiana on December 26, 1947. Preceded in death by his brothers: Benny, Kenny, and Jack Knight; sisters: Marge Green, Wanda Clark, Soma Knight and Dorothy (aka Dot). Survived by his wife Frances Phillips; son Tony Knight, Jr.; daughter Misty Dills and husband Jason; grandson Ty Corn and wife Jessica;...

  Mr. John Allen, age 79 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at his home.  Born May 28, 1939 in Oswego, Campbell County, TN, he was the son of the late Millard and Essie Marshall Allen.  Mr. Allen was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, and was retired from the Smalley Manufacturing Co. where he worked for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Glen J., Charles, and Harrison Allen; sisters: ...

Santina Breeden, age 41 of Allardt, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born on October 31, 1977, she was the daughter of Betty Lou Lackey Lindsay and Sam Lindsay, Sr. Santina was a loving mother, daughter, wife, sister and friend. Santina was a very kind-hearted person and had compassion for everyone she met. She fought a long, hard battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold...

Muriel Louise Thompson Stephens, age 82 of Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, November 5, 2018 to be with her son, Donnie Williams. Also waiting at the gate were her husband, parents, brothers and their wives, and many family and friends. Muriel was born on March 8, 1936 to John and Dora Murphy Thompson. Her siblings were Morris Thompson, Earl Thompson her twin, Betty Thompson and Johnny Roy Thompson. Left here to meet her again some sweet day are her children,...

Betty Lou Millsap Cross Morgan, age 85 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at her home. Born on March 9, 1933 in Oneida, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Gracie Fox Millsap. Betty was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served as the church secretary for 25 years. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend. She was well known for her coconut pies. With love, she made them for friends and family. She was...

Danny Wilson, age 73 of Winfield, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born in Scott County on August 11, 1945, he was the son of the late Genie Wilson and Mable Ryan Wilson. He was married to his lovely wife Eunice Wilson for 49½ years. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Winfield, Tennessee. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene Wilson, Jim Wilson, Gary Wilson...

Mr. Hubert Davis, age 93 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Facility.  Born March 1, 1925 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late James Howard and Mary Elizabeth Terry Davis.  He was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army; and a Deacon of the Big Ridge Missionary Baptist Church since 1985. In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his brothers:  Herthel and Robert Lee Davis; sisters: ...

Mr. Donald Lee Jeffers, age 78 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born March 31, 1940 in Oneida, TN to the late Dester Cleo Jeffers, Sr. and Hazel Lucille Terry Carson.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his biological father and mother:  Lee Goodman and Susie Keeton Goodman, who raised him; father and mother-in-law:  Olson West and Mable Terry West;...

Bro. James O. (Jim) Laxton, age 88 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at his home. Born in Oneida, Tennessee on September 1, 1930, he was the son of the late Elbert Laxton and Mary Etta West Laxton. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He lived in the Oneida area his entire life and was the pastor at Pentecost Baptist Church for 45 years. He loved his Lord, church and family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Janice Laxton, infant...

Hugh E. (H.E.) Hearn, age 70 of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, departed this earthly life on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Selmer, TN on December 18, 1947, he was the son of the late Mayhugh and Canetha Hearn of Selmer, TN. He graduated from Selmer High School as salutatorian, attended University of the South at Sewanee and graduated in 1971 from University of Tennessee in Civil Engineering. He earned Eagle Scout and the God and Country award in...

A much-loved husband, father and grandpa, Paul (Ricky) Parker, 64 of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 19, 2018. Ricky served with the ARMY National Guard for 18 years, which included IRAQI Freedom 278th/117 Platoon out of Athens, TN and received an honorable discharge in April 2012. He also had a career in petroleum truck driving.  He was born on December 31st, 1953, and baptized at an early age as Presbyterian. He was a graduate of Scott High 1972. He...

Charles McKinley Smith, age 80 of Fairfield, Ohio, formerly of Scott County, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Mount Healthy Christian Village with his loving family by his side. Born September 7, 1938, he was the son of the late Edd Smith and Ruby J. Carson Smith. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of West Oneida Baptist Church. He graduated from Oneida High School and he served 4 years in the Air Force. He taught auto mechanics at Scarlet Oaks High School. He worked for...

John H. Oliver, age 65 of Huntsville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Big South Fork Medical Center, in Oneida, 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 John H. Oliver.

Ashlyn Jame Nichole Moore, age 12 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Winfield, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Nickie Nichole Goodman Moore and Quinton James Moore. She attended Burchfield Elementary School, played softball, loved the outdoors, music and being around people she loved. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Eddie Goodman and Melissa Smith and Curtis Moore; great grandparent Willard Goodman; and aunt Beverly Jeffers. She is survived by...

Virgie Bernice Adkins Hutson, age 76 of Huntsville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 at her home. Born September 9, 1942, she is the daughter of the late James Ernest Byrd, Sr. and Sylbia Byrd. Virgie was a member of the Norma Baptist Church and was strong in her faith.  She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, painting and playing her organ.  She worked for many years in the nursing profession before her retirement and was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and...

Philip (PC) Smith, age 90 of Oneida, Tennessee, formerly of Natchez, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge with his loving family by his side. Born in Natchez, Mississippi he was the son of the late Philip W. Smith and Bessie Halford Smith. He was an avid coon hunter and gardener. He worked for the International Paper Company for 39 ½ years. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Natchez, Mississippi. He was...

Virgil David Cecil, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his home in Winfield, Tennessee with his loving family by his side. David lost his two-year battle with cancer. He was the first child born in Mine 18 Camp, Barthel, Kentucky to Desdie and Virgil Cecil on January 10, 1941. As a child, his family moved to Dixie where he grew up. As a young man, he had many jobs and learned many trades. In 1961, he met and married his loving wife, Virginia Taylor. They moved to Louisville...

  June (Daugherty) Todd, age 73 of Robbins, Tennessee passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 peacefully at her home following a long battle with cancer. Born in Winfield, Tennessee on February 25, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Sterling and Ruth (Adkins) Daugherty. She was a born again Christian and faithfully attended the First Baptist Church of Robbins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Roger Dale Todd; infant son, Dale Edward...

Helen Overton Sweet, age 61 of Pine Knot, Kentucky formerly of Robbins, Tennessee passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith.  She is preceded in death by her father, Everett (Blackey) Overton; daughters, Annie Overton and Barbie Hill; brother, Jerry Overton; niece, Jessica Smith.  Helen is survived by her mother Vela Slaven; daughter: Lola Sweet Stansberry; sisters: Lola Overton and Ella Rose; brothers: Pharaoh and Adam Overton;...

Mrs. Nesba Ree Sexton Yancey Duncan, age 91 of the Cherry Fork Community in Helenwood, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at her home.  Born in Scott County, TN on February 4, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Arlin and Vela Elizabeth Wilkerson Sexton.  She was a member of the Faith of God Non-Denominational Church in Helenwood, TN.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband:  Willard Yancey; daughter:  Wanda...

Shelby Jean (Pennington) McDonald, age 82 of Kingston, Tennessee, formerly of Oneida, was called home on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 9, 1936 in Oneida, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Clifton and Maxine (Anderson) Pennington.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wiley and Belle (Lowe) Anderson, Luther C. and Anna (Keeton) Pennington and sister, Anna...

Lautin Laxton, age 94 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Huntsville Manor Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife, Alice Laxton and brother John Thomas and Phyllis Laxton of Spokane, WA; three children, son Phillip and wife Pam of Nashville; daughter Gail Laxton Duncan of Clinton; daughter Rosemary Laxton of Clinton; three grandchildren Chase Duncan and wife Tonya of Florida; Autumn Lawson of Clinton; Heather Skelton and husband Paul of Nashville; two...

Beatrice Harness, age 77 of the Ditney Trail Community, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday morning, September 26, 2018 at her daughter’s home in LaFollette, TN following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 24, 1941 to the late Thomas and Lettie Bowling. She was a member of Lone Mountain Missionary Baptist Church and supporter of the Worldwide Church of God for the past 55 years.  Beatrice enjoyed gardening and taking care of her animals on her small farm. She...

  James Kelsie Phillips, age 75 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018.  Born October 30, 1942 in Scott County, he was the son of the late Riley and Marie Acres Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son:  Randall Lee Jeffers; brothers:  Elbert Lee, Herbert Riley, Otho and Loyd Phillips; sisters:  Shella Kaye Sexton, Judy Novella Kidd; brother-in-law:  Roy Neal; in-laws:  Guy C. and Anna Fortner Jeffers;...

Linda M. Lowe, age 96 of Huntsville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Franklin and Mary Jane Massengale and was a lifelong member of the Smokey Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Lowe; infants, Johnny Wayne and Roger Dean Lowe; son, Billy Lowe and wife, Joyce; daughter, Jennifer Louise Lowe; five brothers and seven sisters. Linda is survived by three children,...

Shirley Brummett Jeffers, age 71 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at her home. She was a member of Pine Creek United Baptist Church in Oneida, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents Otis and Ruby Griffith Brummett, an infant daughter; and special friend Neva Norris. She is survived by her husband Charles Ray Jeffers; children: Charles Ray Jeffers Jr, Sherrie Walden and husband Rick; 3 grandchildren: Ricky Dale Walden, Seth Lloyd, Dalton Walden and...

Geraldine Jeffers, age 78 of the Buffalo Bridge community, departed this life on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side.  Born October 1, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Dutch Sexton and the late Genera Seabolt.  Geraldine was the oldest member of the Buffalo Bridge Missionary Baptist Church.  She was a loving wife, mother and mamaw. Mrs. Jeffers was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Paul Jeffers; son-in-law...