All Obituaries

Dan Jacks, age 80 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced later by Jones & Son Funeral Home. Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Dan Jacks.

Randell Butler, age 77 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Huntsville Manor Nursing Home in Huntsville, Tennessee. 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 Randell Butler.

Larry D. Myers, age 52 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on February 16, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.  Born November 14, 1966 in Muncie, IN, he was the son of the late Carl and Delores Holiday Myers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents:  William and Mildred Myers, and Charles and Anna Holiday, all of Indiana; sister:  Rita Kay Lawson Ellis; and grandson:  Aaden Davis. Larry is survived by his...

Oby Dwain Jones, age 60 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee. He was born April 17, 1958 and was the son of the late Ira and Elsia Hughett Jones.  He was preceded in death by one sister Peggy Stidham, a niece, Christy Waller and a nephew Dennis Bolan. He is survived by his brother: Loy Jones and wife Carolyn of Marietta, GA, sister: Mary Bolan of Temple GA, Ann Luffman, Harriman, TN brother: Larry...

Ivanee Sexton, age 86 of the Paint Rock Community, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  Born February 18, 1932 in Scott County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Schofield and Opha Sexton; and was a member of the Paint Rock Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters:  Infant Beatrice Sexton, and Ella Mae McQueen; brothers:  Willie Sexton and Milford Sexton; nephew:  Rodney...

Kaleb Allexander Byrge, age 23 of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  Born October 26, 1995 in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of Jennifer Cook West and step-father Todd West, and the late Patrick Alexander Byrge. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sisters:  infant Mariah Lea Byrge, and Laura Victoria Byrge; and nephew:  Kaceton Layne Stephens. In addition to his mother and step-father, Kaleb is survived by brothers:  Hayden...

Natasha Renee Hamby, age 37 of Robbins, TN passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019.  Born November 3, 1981, she was the daughter of Eddie and Betty Coleman Hamby.  She was a member of the West Robbins Missionary Church; and a Veteran of the United States Navy. She was preceded in death by her brother:  Gregory Slone; grandparents:  James Ray Hamby, and Delbert and Alta Coleman. In addition to her parents, Natasha is survived by her sons:  Lucas Edward and Logan...

Dwayne Edward Perry, age 55, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his home.  Born July 1, 1963 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of Danna Pennington and companion Bill Smith, and the late Denzil Pennington.  He was a 1982 graduate of Scott High School, and was a member of the National Guard. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents:  Jack and Opal King, and Louie and Beulah Perry; brother:  Patrick Perry; aunt:  Nancy King; and...

Mrs. Vivian Inez Zachary Lloyd, age 79 of the New River community passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Tennova Hospital at Turkey Creek in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Jerry Zachary and Betty Griffith Zachary. Vivian was one of the oldest and longest members of the New River Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Carlie Lloyd; four brothers, Richard Zachary and wives Louise and Billie,...

Wanda Jean Hamby, age 77, of Winfield, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Tennova Healthcare Turkey Creek in Knoxville.  Jean was born November 1, 1941 to the late Floyd Hamby and Zola Hamby Crabtree.  She was a member of the Winfield Baptist Church.   In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Chitwood; daughter, Robin Chitwood; brother, Steve Hamby; and sister, Karen Hamby. Jean is survived by daughter, Felicia...

William Roger Hill, age 78 of Winfield, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. He was born in Revelo, KY on June 13, 1940. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Amanda Adkins, Valma Wilson, Phyllis Hamby, Carol Crabtree, Rennie Cordell and Evelyn Eastep; brother, Walter Musgrove; nephews, Jeff Maney, Steve (Bub) Hamby, Tracy Adkins, Wade Adkins, Jeffrey...

Gary Lee Byrd, age 69 of the Annadell community, went home to be with his Savior on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN surrounded by his loving wife and family as God entered the room while loved ones sang His praises. Gary was born on October 31, 1949; the son of the late Dilmon and Mae Hughett Byrd. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by great-grandchild Baby Burchfield; infant brother Joseph Dilmon Byrd; brothers Kennith Byrd...

Ronald Allen Slaven, age 52 of Oneida, TN., son of Clyde Freeman Jr. and the late Doris McKinney Freeman passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. Ronald had been a mobile home/car salesman and owned his own computer sales and repair business before becoming disabled.  He enjoyed computer work, anything star trek related and the history of the Titanic. He is survived by his daughter, Christina Chitwood and her husband...

Effie Lawrence, age 85 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Knox County, Kentucky on June 20, 1933 to the late Andrew and Millie Messer Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband David Lawrence; three sisters: Grace Smith, Beatrice Vanover, and Rhilda Hamrick; three brothers: Gilbert, Denver, and Harold Crawford.  Survived by her three daughters: Eva and Bill Kirby of Madison, IN, Nola and...

David Wayne Barison, age 47 of Huntsville, Tennessee, passed on February 7, 2019 at the Lafollette Medical Center in Lafollette, Tennessee.  Born in Anderson County, Tennessee on February 28, 1971 to the late Violet Faye Barison and Arlin Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Lance Ward, Jeff Barison and Eugene Ward; sister Suella Phillips. Survived by his wife Teresa Barison; daughters: Haley Barison and fiancé Logan Harness and unborn...

Robert A. Copeland, age 46 of the Huntsville community passed away at the Big South Fork Medical Center on Monday, February 4, 2019. Born on October 30, 1972, he was a deacon at Low Gap Baptist Church and an employee at Aisin Automotive in Clinton. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Copeland and father, Hubert Copeland. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Janet Copeland; sons, Jordan and Noah; brother, Anthony Copeland; nephews, Christopher Copeland and James Copeland;...

Sharan Graves Harness, age 57 of the Ditney Trail Community passed away suddenly at her home on February 3, 2019. Born on May 5, 1961, she was a member of the Outreach Church and employee of Oneida High School. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, RL Baird; father and mother-in-law, Crawford and Beatrice Harness; infant grandsons, Zayden and Brayden Harness. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jimmy Harness; daughter, Jaime Terry; son, Corey Harness and wife Ashley;...

Adam Glen Slaven, age 43 of Pine Knot, McCreary Co., KY, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019.  Born March 27, 1975, he was the son of Vela Slaven and Glen Slaven, and his late stepfather:  Everett ‘Blackie” Overton.   In addition to his stepfather, he is preceded in death by his brother:  Jerry Overton, sister:  Helen Sweet; nieces:  Vela Ann Overton, Jessie Shoopman and Barbara Hill; and brother-in-law:  Alfred Rose. In addition to...

Dana Lee Jeffers of Knoxville, age 70, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. Dana was the son of the late Rev. Carl Jeffers and Mildred Stonecipher Jeffers. Dana was retired from the State of Tennessee after 31 years service as the East Tennessee Regional Director of Data Processing. He is a member of the Fraternal Order Masons, Oak Ridge, and of the Baptist Faith. Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Linda Jeffers, mother, Mildred Stonecipher Jeffers, brother, Tracy Jeffers, sister...

Dewayne Day, age 67 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Tennova North in Knoxville, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on September 20, 1951, he was the son of the late William Sherman and Anna Mae Harness Day. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Erma Lou Goodman Day; siblings, Robert Day, Wilbert Day, Elbert Day, Delbert Day, Everette Day, and Flora Mae Day; and grandson, Dante Issom Hembree. He is survived by his children, Dewayne Day, Jr.,...

James Walter Yancey, age 58 of Oneida, TN went to be with Jesus with his loving family and friend by his side. Born in Scott County, TN on December 16, 1960, he was the son of the late Wilbert and Clona (West) Yancey. He was a member of the Big Ridge Road Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shonda Louise Yancey and sister, Ruth Ann Roysdon. He is survived by his sister, Murliene Yancey Hatfield; special niece caregiver, Michelle Lynn...

Charles Price (Charlie) Jeffers, age 73 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 30, 2019, with his loving family by his side.  Charles was born in Oneida, TN on May 27, 1945 to parents:  Wilbert J. Jeffers and Lucy Thelma Boshears Jeffers.  Charles was a member of the New Haven Baptist Church, and was a long-time caretaker of the New Haven Baptist Church food pantry.  He also served as Alderman for the Town of Oneida. In addition to his parents, he was...

Horace Epperson entered this life on October 17, 1963.  He departed this life on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN at the age of 55.  He was a member of the Pentecostal Faith.  He was preceded in death by his parents:  Juanita Foster Epperson and Dillard Epperson; brothers:  Charles Epperson and Dennis Epperson; sisters:  Wilma Isabel and Janice Smith. Horace is survived by his brother:  Roger Epperson;...

Harriet Goad Bond, age 73 of Oneida, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side.  Born February 20, 1945 in Oneida, TN, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Goad and Hazel Chambers Goad. Harriet was a devoted wife, mother, and friend.  She was a talented pastor’s wife who served faithfully alongside her husband for many years.  She loved to sing and play piano, and she encouraged many others to use their...

  Jerry Lynn Reagan, age 57 of Oneida, TN, formerly of Gamaliel, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly, TN.  Born August 13, 1961, he was the son of the late Leonard Paul and Mayme Ruth Cropper Reagan.  Jerry was a member of the Pine Creek United Baptist Church, and a loving father, grandfather, and a wonderful, loving husband.  Jerry was ready to meet his Lord and Savior, and he loved his family and church family very...

  Dawn Marie Birch, age 59, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  Born March 6, 1959 in Lawrence, MA, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Lou Marcoux Binns. In addition to her parents, Dawn is preceded in death by her sister:  Christine Dalora. She is survived by her husband:  Charles Birch; children:  Faith Bowling and husband Scot; grandchildren:  Breana, Brandon Bowling; brothers:  Bruce Binns...

Wanda K. Jeffers, age 68 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 in Fentress County, TN. Born in Oneida, TN on August 30, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Tommy N. Jeffers and Lourene Owens Jeffers. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Tommy N. Jeffers and sister, Diana C. Jeffers. She is survived by her mother, Lourene Jeffers and sister, Pat Puckett and husband Mike and many other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the...

Earl Alberta Perry, age 90 of Robbins, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the Signature Nursing Home in McCreary County, Kentucky. He was born July 23, 1928 in Campbell County, Tennessee to the late Clarence Perry and Mary Stephens Perry. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Strunk; brother, Arma Lee Perry and sister, Faye Ruth Perry Winchester. He is survived by his wife, Marie Crowley;...

Debra Jean (Strunk) Slaven, age 68 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.  She was born October 27, 1950 to Bill and Lilyan (Laxton) Strunk. She was a member of the Pentecost Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by: husband Harlin Slaven; grandparents: Elbert and Etta Laxton, Roy and Laura Strunk, Nancy And Alfred West and Campbell and Rebecca Reed; aunts and uncles: Jim and Janice Laxton, Bobby Strunk, Audie...

Mildred Louise Strunk Anderson succumbed to chronic illness on January 12, 2019 at the age of 86.  She was the daughter of former Oneida Mayor C. L. Strunk and the wife of noted musician W. O. Anderson.  She spent the majority of her adult life in Muncie, IN, but frequently returned to the mountains of her youth due to her love of the regions, music and culture.  She will be remembered by those who knew her best as a patron of the arts; an avid collector of antiquities, and a...

Samantha Ruth Norwood, age 35 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN. She was born March 24, 1983 to Walter Norwood III and the late Kathleen Lefrandois Berry. Samantha is survived by her father: Walter Norwood III; four children: Destiny and Brianna Wall and Maddie and Nate Duncan; brother: Thomas Norwood; sisters: Jami Perry and Jessica Bonds. Samantha’s family has requested...

Charles Anderson, age 56 of Huntsville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born September 24, 1962, he was the son of the late John Henry and Shirley Ruth Duncan Anderson.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister:  Sherry Lynn Anderson; brother:  Johnny Dean Anderson; Grandparents:  Charles Maynard Anderson and Mamie Ellen Anderson, and Elisha (Liesh) and Vertie...

  Robert Reed ‘Robb’ Walls, age 60 of Oneida, TN, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday night, January 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving wife and precious daughter.  Born December 30, 1958, in Somerset, Pulaski Co., Kentucky, he was the son of Lincoln Walls and the late Glenys King Walls of Revelo, Kentucky.  He was a devoted Christian and member of the Oneida Church of Christ. Robb was a 1972 graduate of McCreary County High School. ...

Bill Dobbs, age 72 of Helenwood, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Friday, December 28, 2018.  Born in McCreary County, Kentucky on December 13, 1946 to the late Gilbert and Panzy Cook Dobbs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Larry Dobbs; grandson Justin Dobbs.  Survived by his wife Jane Dobbs; daughters: Melinda Dobbs of Muncie, Indiana, Melinda Daugherty and husband Johnnie of Helenwood, Tennessee and Rachel Slaven and husband Mark of...

On December 24, 2018, we said goodbye to one of the strongest women we knew, Earnestine Huckelby Foster at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Scott County on June 20, 1936, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, William Ray Foster; siblings, Hugo Huckelby, Barbara Jean Benedict, Larry Ray Huckelby, Jeffery Paul Huckelby and Wanda Stevens; mother and father, Nancy and Eddie Huckelby; and son-in-law, Lawrence Allen Dailey. She is loved by many and her memory will...

Wanda June Hill Terry, age 87 of Oneida, TN, formerly of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her home.  Born February 21, 1931 in the Tunnel Hill Community of Scott County, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Mitchell (Jake) Terry, Jr.; son:  Michael Dean Terry; father and step-mother:  Lawrence and Mary Magdalene Hill; mother and step-father:  Edna Pennington and Joe Buttram; and brother:  James Edward (Jimmy) Hill. She was an active...

Vivian (Kay) Sexton, age 55 of the Ditney Trail Community departed this life Friday, December 21, 2018 at Tennova North Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born June 16, 1963 in Scott County, TN to Elizabeth Bowling Lloyd and the late Clarence (Eddie) Lloyd. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence (Eddie) Lloyd; her grandparents, Clarence Lloyd and Maxine Poindexter and Sampson and Watsie Bowling; and the father of her children, Jerry Gibson. She is survived by...

Macel Harness Strunk, age 83 of Scott County departed this life on Monday, December 17, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Macel was a loving, caring mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was born in Scott County on September 24, 1935 to Lindsay and Florence Wilson Harness. She was a member of the New Salem Baptist Church. Macel was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Wolford Strunk; her parents, Lindsay and Florence Wilson Harness; son-in-law, Venis Byrd; two brothers,...

Robert Roger (Muley) Muse age 72, passed away at his home Sunday, December 16, 2018. Born April 24, 1946, he was preceded in death by his father, James Muse; mother, Lula Muse; brothers, Garret Muse, Charles Muse, Michael Muse, Clarence Woods; sister, Anita Gail Upchurch; father-in-law, Clyde (Pat) Duncan; mother-in-law, Othela Duncan. He was of the Baptist faith. Robert worked at Hartco Flooring for several years in maintenance. He is survived by his wife, Anita Duncan Muse; sons, Toby...

Clifford C. Smith, Jr., age 63 of the Pioneer Community, passed at his home on Friday, December 14, 2018 with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Geraldine Smith; parents Clifford Cordell and Clara Smith; infant brother Kent Smith. He was survived by his son Tim Smith and wife Misty; children: Ricky Byrd, Mary Lee and husband Danny, Missy Jones and husband Barry, Angie Newport and husband Allen and Denise Byrd all of Oneida, TN; grandkids: Zoe, Peyton, and...

Nina Ruth Jeffers of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in Titusville, FL.   Nina was the daughter of the late Ervin and Althea Newport Jeffers. Nina loved her grandchildren, family, and friends especially her best friend of 50 years, Becky Byrd. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Dorothy and Brenda; nieces Holly and Shelly. Nina is survived by grandsons Brendon and Trenton; sister Betty; brothers Jack (Carol) and Bill (Pam); nieces Cathy...

Marva J. Byrd Owens, age 80 of Helenwood, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her home.  She was born February 21, 1938 in Scott County, Tennessee to the late Clifton and Mamie Byrd. Mrs. Owens was a member of the New Haven Baptist Church where she was active in the W.M.U. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Jimmy Owens; stepmother Naomi Byrd; grandparents Joe and Cora Byrd; brother David Byrd; sisters: Mahalia Byrd,...

  Wesley Thomas Laxton, age 53 of Bella Vista, AR, formerly of Scott County, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Circle of Life Legacy Village with his loving family by his side.  Born April 13, 1965 in Oneida, he was the son of Jack and Alma Thomas Laxton.  He was a member of the Grave Hill Baptist Church, and a Veteran of the United States Navy in which he was awarded the First Good Conduct Medal Award, Navy Unit Commendation, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and...

Walter Howard Williams, age 95 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro. He was a native of Scott County, Tennessee and was born in the Norma Community near Oneida and was a son of the late Frank and Kizzie Williams. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nora Lawson Williams and a son in law, John Jackson Wilks. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Wilks of Murfreesboro; a brother, Gene Williams of Fayetteville, GA; nieces, Brenda...

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 Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  Born in Lawrenceburg, 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 First United Methodist Church in Oneida.  Even though she no...

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...