All Obituaries

Donald E. Litton, 90, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2020.  He was born on June 11, 1929, in Oneida, TN.  On December 19, 1948, he married his soulmate, Francine. They were blessed to celebrate 71 years of marriage recently.  He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, Greeneville, TN, and attended as long as his health permitted. Don was a very faithful man... loving his wife, family, God and country beyond measure. He was a very humble man, a role...

Linda Faye Neal, age 67 of Helenwood, TN departed this life on Friday, January 24, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Jellico, TN on June 11, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Hazel Ellis. She was a member of Little Charity Ministries Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Vonda Ellis. Linda is survived by her husband, Larry D. Neal, whom she married on July 18, 1970; 2 children, Dale Neal and Marcus Neal; 1...

  Ashley Brooke Thompson, age 45 of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the St Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.  Born May 27, 1974 in Danville, KY, he was the son of Roger and Lucille Chambers Thompson. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oneida; and a graduate of Oneida High School Class of ’92.  Ashley loved listening to music and playing guitar, playing video games with his children, spending time with his grandkids and...

Caswell Lee Huff, age 74 of Oneida, TN passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Mabry Health Care in Gainesboro, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on February 3, 1945, he was the son of the late Ernest and Edrie Sexton Huff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Maxwell Huff. Caswell is survived by his sister, Susan Huff of Dalton, GA; son, Zackwell and wife Chelsey Huff of Nashville, TN; daughter, Edrie and husband Travis Owens of Lebanon, TN;...

Ivory Wright, age 84 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Scott County, TN on November 18, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Emily West Terry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Emily Gail Wright; brother, Arvil Lee (Bud) Terry; sisters, Nancy Brewster and Darlene Terry; and infant brother, Fred Terry. Ivory is survived by her husband, Junior Wright;...

Imogene Botts, age 68 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Scott County, TN on August 31, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Pennington and Dorothy South Hensley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sons, Joshua Botts and Henry Hensley; 2 brothers, Toe Pennington and Elbert Pennington, Jr.; and 2 half-brothers, Cliff Pennington and James Pennington. Imogene is survived by her loving...

Jerry B. Lay, age 72 of Huntsville, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born in Norma, TN on January 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Rev. Odus and Mildred Lay. Jerry was a Vietnam veteran and was a retired member of the I.B.E.W. L.U. 760. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Manford Mark Lay. Jerry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Darlene Lay; children, Mary Alice Lay, Jason Lay and...

Harold Bruce Blevins, age 86 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born in Scott County, Tennessee on January 24, 1933, he was the son of the late Arnold Blevins and Opal Kidd Blevins Neely.   Harold was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Joy Lee Terry Blevins; infant son:  Joseph...

  Mary Helen Sexton Garrett, age 75 of Robbins, TN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was saved by God’s amazing grace.  Born April 17, 1944 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late William Bill and Geneva Sexton of Robbins, TN. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister:  Wanda Jean Griffith and husband Patton; Bobby Jean Ingram whom she loved like a brother;...

Hunter Cole King, infant son of Randy and Mendy King of Winfield, TN, passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday, January 13, 2020 at his home at the age of 2 months.   He was preceded in death by his grandfather:  Neil Sexton; and cousin:  Zackary King. In addition to his parents, Hunter is survived by his big brother:  Francis Neil King, and twin brother:  Dayson Michael King; grandparents:  Debra Boatwright and husband Melvin, Rev....

Hunter Ryan Hall, age 13 passed from this life on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born in Scott County, Tennessee on December 13, 2006, son of Paul Junior Hall and Tracy Lynn (Honeycutt) Hall. His father precedes him in death. Surviving family include his mother, Tracy Lynn Hall of Oneida; a brother, Paul Junior Hall II (and Julie) of Winfield; a sister, Patricia Young of Oneida; special cousins, Michael Sexton, Jamey...

Travis Walter Jeffers, age 86 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center.  Born April 20, 1933 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Lonzo and Flora Jeffers.  He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Gilberta Jeffers; and brother-in-law:  Walter Sandifer. Travis is survived by his sister:  Jean Sandifer of Cincinnati, OH; step-daughter:  Carol...

Regina Kennedy, age 62 of Huntsville, TN passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Life Care Center of Morgan County. Born in Scott County, TN on January 19, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Maggie Kidd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Kennedy. Regina is survived by her children, Dustin Kennedy and wife Hannah and kids Bailey, Noah and Levi, Herbert Kennedy and former daughter-in-law Toshie Chambers and kids Shianna, Bryson,...

Jerry O. Morrow, age 70 of Oneida, TN passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Born in Scott County, TN on March 25, 1949, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Velma Morrow. Jerry started digging graves for West Funeral Home in 1969. He hand dug each one until 2001 and continued digging with the assistance of a backhoe until his retirement in 2014. He was a member of the West Oneida United Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the...

Rev. Chuck Duncan, age 66 of Oneida, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on September 12, 1953, he was the son of the late Rev. Charlie and Erie Slaven Duncan. Chuck worked in the funeral business for more than 24 years. Chuck was a born again Christian and ordained into the ministry July 6, 1975, after which he pastored several area churches including Mt. Pleasant, Lone Mt., Mill Branch, Landmark and Solid...

Delore McGhee, age 88 of the Paint Rock Community passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side. He was of the Church of God faith and professed that he was saved. Born in Clinchmore, TN on July 22, 1931, he was the son of the late Mack and Martha Jane (Ward) McGhee. He worked for the city of Oneida until his retirement helping with many major improvements to Oneida City Park. He also was an avid craftsman who loved working with his hands and...

Billie (Bill) Strunk, age 92 of the Pine Hill Community of Oneida, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born July 22, 1927 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Roy and Laura Reed Strunk.   Bill was a member of the Pentecost Baptist Church and served as Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent; was previously a Deacon and teacher at Pine Hill Baptist Church, for a total of 60 years.  He was...

Rebecca Wright Pemberton, age 89 of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Born in Scott County, TN on September 3, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Minnesota Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Pemberton; daughter, Rhonda Duke; brothers, Lonas, Otis, Earl, and Jimmy; sisters, Cleda Reagan and Freda Storey; and nephew, Don Reagan. Rebecca is survived by her son, Alan Pemberton and family; grandkids,...

Dorothy Lowe, age 77 of Robbins, TN passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. Born in Scott County, Tennessee on January 2, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Kaywood and Nellie Harness Henry. Dorothy’s favorite hobby was ginsenging. She loved the Lord, enjoyed singing and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter Dorothy Lea Sexton and husband Clem...

Rev. Ralph David Moffitt, age 63 of Pine Knot, KY passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Ypsilanti, MI on July 25, 1956, he was the son of Ralph and Gwendolyn Moffitt. In addition to his parents, Rev. Moffitt was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Cora Little; sister-in-law Sharon Moffitt. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years Linda Kay Moffitt; one son Ralph David Moffitt II; two daughters: Mary Phipps and...

James Nathanil Terry, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away December 18, 2019. He was born on March 3, 1935 in Oneida, Tennessee as the son of Mitchell and Nannie Belle Terry. James served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was an active member at Little Zion United Baptist Church, holding the role as Eldest Deacon. James had many hobbies, but his most favorite thing in the world was to fish. You could catch James fishing in any type of weather. James also liked to hunt and...

Virga Mae Ownby, age 75 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Scott County, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at her home. Born in Scott County, TN on December 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Wiley and Artie Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her children, Paul Shoopman, Sr.; granddaughter, Cheyanne E. Kunce. Virga is survived by her children, Relda and Greg Kunce of Portland, IN and Paul and Lynn Shoopman of Redkey, IN; grandchildren,...

Frankie June Davis, age 71 of Crossville, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on April 3, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Merle and Flossie Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Frank Davis, Jr.; sister, Wanda S. Davis Carter; brother-in-law, Clois Day; and a host of aunts and uncles. June is survived by her brother, Charles Davis; sisters, Shirley Day...

Roger “Jack” Newport, age 73 of Huntsville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2019. Born in Norma, TN on July 23, 1946, he was the son of the late Roy and Delphia (Day) Newport. He was married to Bertha L. Douglas on July 27, 1966 whom preceded him in death on April 25, 2012. Mr. Newport retired from Copeland Corp. in Sidney, OH in July of 2009 after 43 years of dedicated service as a machine repairman. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was...

Richard Walter Houdeshell, age 75 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his home. Born in Muncie, IN on March 26, 1944, he was the son of the late David Collins and Elizabeth Armor Bryant Houdeshell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Raymond Houdeshell; sisters, Ruth Bussett, Patricia Sorenson, Sally Held and Deloris Joyce Houdeshell; granddaughter, Amy Nicole Newport; father and mother-in-law, Gleason and Reba Ooten...

Charles West, age 62 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at his home. Graveside service will be on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 1 p.m. in the Foster Crossroads Cemetery in Oneida with Bro. Jeff Boyatt officiating. West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Charles West.

Hurstle I. Smith age 90 of Eaton, Ohio, formerly of Stearns, KY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was born in Revelo, KY on March 8, 1929 to his parents, Hastin D. & Rilda J. (Burke) Smith who have preceded him in death along with 4 brothers, Howard, Earl, Othel, and Odie Smith; and a sister, Elsie Tolliver. Hurstle is survived by his wife of 71 years, Rita P. (Taylor) Smith; 4 children, Donnie H. Smith (wife, Florence), Roger N. Smith (wife, Ann), Patricia Ann...

Eddie Mitchell “Bean” Sexton, age 37 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Knoxville, TN on November 7, 1982, he was the son of the late Eddie and Shella Kay Sexton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marley and Hattie Sexton and Riley and Flora Marie (Acres) Phillips; uncles, James and Wayne Sexton, Elbert, Otho, Lloyd (T-man), Herbert and James Phillips; aunts, Sheila Mae...

Randle Phillips, age 50 of Dalton, GA passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. Born in Oneida, TN on May 21, 1969, he was the son of the late William (Bill) Phillips and Judy K. Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Phillips. Randle is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Hernandez of Marietta, GA and Tiffiany Phillips of Dalton, GA; one son, William Phillips of Marietta, GA; one...

  Maxine Parson Welch, age 91 years and 8 months, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, with her loving family members by her side. She was born to Guy William and Allie Reed Parson on March 18, 1928 in the New River area of Scott County, TN, and was the 6th of 11 children.  Maxine was a member of the Elgin Church of Christ.  She married Charles Ray Welch, and gave birth to 8 children, and helped raise a nephew. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Betty June Chambers Sharpe passed from this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the age of 83 in Locust Grove, GA surrounded by her family. Born in Scott County, TN on April 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Garfield James Chambers and Osey Violet Chambers of Little Creek. She was a wife, mother, grandma and great grandma. She was a preacher and pastor’s wife for 32 years at Old Fashion Holiness Church on Central Ave. in Hapeville, GA, Trinity Holiness Church on Morrow Rd. in...

Rhonda ‘Lane’ Pemberton Duncan, age 63 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born August 28, 1956 in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of Ralph Wesley and Flora ‘Peggy’ Bertram Pemberton.   Lane was the Administrative Director of Tennier Industries, employed there since 1976; and was a member of the Winfield Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School to middle school children and...

Richard Dean ‘Rick’ Douglas, age 64 of Winfield, TN, departed his earthly life for his heavenly home on Monday, November 25, 2019 at his home.  Born March 21, 1955, Rick was the son of the late Cecil Ray and Olive Pauline Douglas.  Rick was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Rick is survived by 3 brothers:  Dale, Danny and wife Misty, and Kevin Douglas; nephews:  Adam and wife Dedra, Dustin and wife Julie, Rhyne and wife Olivia, Logan and wife...

Kathleen P. Stephens Smith of Fairview, Texas passed away on November 25, 2019 at the age of 90. She was born on June 14, 1929 to George W. Posey and Maudie Lee (West) Posey in Pinsonfork, Kentucky. She married Elmon L. Stephens on December 17, 1945. She married Talmadge Smith on September 14, 1982. Kathleen attended the West Oneida Baptist Church in Oneida, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her father, George W. Posey; mother, Maude Lee West Posey of Oneida, TN; husband, Elmon L....

  Harold Gene Young, age 77 of Robbins, TN, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born December 18, 1941, he was the son of the late Zane and Martha Goad Young Harold was a member of Robbins First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, treasurer, and adult Sunday school teacher for many years; a veteran of the United States Army; and 50-year member of Scott County Lodge 670 F&AM.  He was a retired educator with...

Kenneth Lee “Bud” Jeffers, age 79 of Oneida, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 with his brother and sisters by his side. Born in Scott County, TN on January 5, 1940, he was the son of the late Gleason and Reba Ooten Jeffers. Bud’s mind was very sharp. He could recall names and buildings that many other people could not recall from long ago of Scott County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nela Cox Jeffers;...

  Estelle Sexton Chitwood, age 93 of Winfield, TN departed her earthly life for her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.  Born on October 12, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Ollie Sexton. She is preceded in death by her in-laws:  Walter and Flora Chitwood; sister and brother-in-law:  Nelle and George Rawlings; brothers:  Harry (Daisy), Wib, Howard (Doris), Laurence, Deacon, Herbert and Dewey; in-laws:  Sue Sexton, Tim Jeffers,...

Susie Elizabeth Strunk Lawson, age 94 of the Fairview Community passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born in Scott County, TN on February 10, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Jehu and Rachel Boshears Strunk. She was a member of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Michael Lawson; infant son, Curtis Ray Lawson; daughter, Teresa Ann Lawson Wood; stepson,...

Ms. Mary Griffith Estes, age 64 of Oneida, TN passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at her home. Born in Scott County, TN on November 16, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Griffith and Edna Neely Griffith. She was a member of the House of the Lord Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Shonda Kay Chambers; brothers, Vaughn Dexter Griffith, Floyd Glen Griffith, Robert Griffith and two infant brothers; sisters, Hazel Brewster, Helen McGill...

  Ples Daniel Storey of the Mt. View Community departed this life on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at UT Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1946 in the Black Creek Community. His parents were Ples and Arzonia Storey. He was a 1964 graduate of Robbins High School and a U.S. Army veteran from 1964 to 1967, serving in Korea.  Ples married his high school sweetheart Wanda Sims on December 22, 1964. He was a devoted member of the Black Creek United Baptist Church, serving as past...

  Linia Kaye Sexton Chitwood, age 60 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at her home.  Born June 4, 1959, she was the daughter of the late James Marley and Hattie Wilson Sexton.  She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Kaye was preceded in death by her brothers:  James, Eddie and Wayne Sexton; sister:  Sheila Trammell; mother-in-law:  Jo Chitwood; and nephew:  Chris Sexton. Kaye is survived...

Ernest Phillips, of Huntsville, TN passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Summit View Nursing Home. Born January 29th, 1941 in New River, Tennessee he was the son of the late Floyd Phillips and Ellen & Bernard Brummett. Ernest graduated from Huntsville High School and served in the Army as a Sergeant for the 82nd Airborne Division. He was employed by the Tennessee Highway Patrol Department of Safety, and was named Officer of the Year in 1999. Ernest served as the 3rd District...

Donald (Don) Loyle Jeffers, age 58 of Huntsville, TN passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. Born in Scott County, TN on August 20, 1961, he was the son of Thermon and Barbara (Allen) Jeffers. He was a member of the Buffalo Bridge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by brother, Ronald Jeffers and infant brother, Danny Jeffers; grandparents, Arvalee and Lassie Jeffers and John and Alene Allen. In addition to his parents, Don is survived...

Elsie Arlena Marcum Bridges, age 92 of Oneida, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center. Born in Scott County, TN on February 25, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Fred Espy Marcum and Rosa Mae King Marcum. She graduated Valedictorian from Oneida High School at the age of 16 in 1943. She married Earl Kenyon Bridges on February 20, 1947. She was a life-long member of Pine Creek United Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Cora Rose Fraley, age 26 of Dayton, Ohio and formerly of Oneida, TN passed away.  Born in Dayton, Ohio on July 20, 1993 to Pamela and Glenn Fraley. Preceded in death by her sister Casey Nicole’ Comer. Survived by her parents Glenn and Pamela Fraley; grandparents: Elizabeth and David Martin and Eddie and Patsy Fraley; sister Beth Stephens and husband Billy of Oneida, TN; brothers: Lynn Edward Fraley and wife Melissa Fraley of Chesapeake, OH and Cody Blevins of Mount Sterling, KY;...

Dewey Edmond “Dick” Reynolds, age 86 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at his home with his son by his side.  Born in Oneida, TN on April 21, 1933, he was the son of the late Lora and Trilby Jeffers Reynolds.  Dick was a Veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in the Korean War, and a devoted member of the Second Bethlehem Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Lanta Reynolds;...

Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie) Terry age 98 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at her home with her loving family and friends/caretakers by her side. Born in Scott County, TN on April 14, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Missouri Davis. She was the last surviving child of 11 children. Most called her Lizzie or Elizabeth in the community but those who met her called her a wonderful friend and she was the best Grandma ever.  She was a member of the...

Ella Jean Smith, age 92 of Pioneer, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Jamestown, TN on April 10, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Lonzie and Eartha Wright Janes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Smith; two brothers, Evert (Bud) Janes and Robert Lee Janes; 8 sisters, Joyce Byrd, Evelyn Birchfield and husband Howard, Clara Reynolds, Christine Gwinn, Barbara Hummell, Diane Lowe,...

Linda Sexton, age 63 of Huntsville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Scott County, TN on May 20, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Marie Barnes. She was a member of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Sexton; grandson, Keelyn Birchfield; and two brothers, Mike and James Barnes. Linda is survived by her children, Michelle...

Tiffany Deshaun Baird, age 35, passed away Tuesday morning, October 29, 2019, at the University of TN Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born March 30, 1984 in Somerset, Pulaski County, KY, she was the daughter of Delayne and Jerry Dodson of Winfield, TN, and Benny and Jewel Baird of Pine Knot, KY.  Tiffany attended the Hayes Creek Church of God in Pine Knot, KY. She was preceded in death by her grandparents:  Renfro and Maerene Baird, and George and Priscilla Chambers;...