All Obituaries

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...

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;...

Billy Ray Young, age 84, of the Grave Hill Community joined his soulmate Dorothy, and his Lord and Savior in Heaven on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Big South Medical Center in Oneida with his family by his side.  Billy Ray was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a hardworking man who spent his younger years working in the log woods and sawmills being one of the best sawyers this county ever produced.  He retired from Hartco after working over 20...

Lorene Phillips Gosnell, age 94 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida.  Born March 7, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ernie Newport Phillips.  Lorene was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church; and owned and operated Lorene’s Beauty Shop for many years in the Oak Grove Community of Oneida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:   Luther Gosnell;...

Roy Wayne Jones, age 61 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at his home.  Roy was married to Donna (Muck) Butler Jones on November 1, 1982.  He worked at Cannon Brothers Concrete Plant for many years.  Roy enjoyed spending time and camping with his family, especially with his grandson Isaac whom he also enjoyed taking to Pawn Shops.  He loved his dog, Precious.  Roy was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing for Walleye with his friends.  He...

Frances Tussing, age 64 of the Pioneer Community, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at her home.  Born in Scott County, Tennessee on October 27, 1954. She was the daughter of the late Mitt Melton and Tempa Harness Day. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, James Milton Day, an infant brother, and Ray Day and wife, Carol; sister, Debbie Phillips and husband, Aldon; grandson, Michael Newport. She is survived by her...

Ledford Sharpe, age 77 of Huntsville, TN passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville. Born in Scott County, TN on May 21, 1942, he was the son of the late George and Edna Jeffers Sharpe. He was a faithful member at Antioch Baptist Church where he loved to go. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Raiford L. Sharpe; two sisters, Vegeal Sharpe and Wyvona Bowling. Ledford is survived by his wife, Jeanetta Ipock...

Michael Dean King, age 51 of the Huntsville community went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Chicago, IL on July 22, 1968, he was the son of Elzie Dean and Sue Goad King. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Elzie Dean King; grandparents, Ledford and Grace King and Walter and Sarah Goad; special aunt and uncle, Dode and Myrtle Ross. Michael is...

Marvin Lee Crabtree, age 55 of Winfield, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at his home. Born in Scott County, TN on April 13, 1964, he was the son of Ernest and Shirley Crabtree. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest L. Crabtree; grandparents, Clossie and Isham Crabtree. Marvin is survived by his mother, Shirley Crabtree; daughter, Lashai and husband Braxton Daugherty; grandson, Cage; stepson, Brandon Anderson; grandchild, Braicen Anderson; girlfriend, Penny King;...

Onas Cotton, age 86 of Oneida, TN passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Paint Rock, TN on August 12, 1933, he was the son of the late Arvil and Nancy Cotton. He was a faithful member of Paint Rock Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Nellie Christine; brothers, Junior and J.D. Cotton; brothers-in-law, Junior and Clifford Laxton. Onas is survived by a very special brother, Harold Cotton of the Cherry...

Alice Laxton, age 91 of the Paint Rock Community passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Scott County, TN on December 31, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Arnie West Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lautin Laxton. Alice is survived by 3 children: son, Phillip and wife Pam of Nashville; daughter, Gail Laxton Duncan of Clinton; and...

Kaden Ryan Walters, age 13 of Oneida, TN, departed this life on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born February 4, 2006, he was the son of Ronnie and Weatherly Walters.  Kaden was a member of the Grave Hill United Baptist Church; and a 7th grade student at Burchfield Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his brother:  Joshua Walters; infant sister:  Savannah Walters; grandfather:  Frank Walters; and...

Ronnie Gene Sexton, age 69 of Oneida, TN passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on April 20, 1950, he was the son of the late Huzle and Gile Sexton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Boyatt Sexton and Opal, Wilda and Kenneth Claiborne, Bart Owens and Dewittea, Herb Sexton, Bill Sexton and Ella Mae. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Tessie Sexton; brothers, Dean and Dessie...

Mrs. Anna L. (Sheckels) Posey, age 77 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the Huntsville Manor Nursing Home. Born in Middlesboro, KY on April 10, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Jasper and Doxie Sheckels. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Posey; son, Carl Lee Posey; grandchildren, Heather Bridges and Michael Jeffers; brothers, Hayden Sheckels and Richard Sheckels both of Indiana; sisters, Ella May Snow of...

Alene Webb, age 86 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.  She was the daughter of the late Haywood and Flora Spradlin Winchester. Alene was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oneida, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  In her younger years, she had a great love of country music, from writing her own songs and music, to performing on the Grand Ole Opry.  In her later years...

Wilma Blevins, age 82 of Winfield, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN.  Born June 23, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Hattie West Stephens.  Wilma was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Billy Wayne Blevins; and her aunt and uncle:  Lizzie Strunk and husband Filmore. Wilma is survived by her children:  Steve Blevins and wife, Lou of...

Nora Mae Blevins Reynolds, age 86 of Oneida, TN passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. Born in Scott County, TN on November 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Caney and Maudie Blevins Terry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and the father of her children, Creed Ledford, Halk Smith, Earl Reynolds; brother, Theodore Terry; and sister, Dorothy Young. Mae is survived by daughters, Patricia Reynolds and...

Mary Newport, age 75 of Oneida, TN passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at her home. Born in Scott County, TN on January 29, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Warren Norris and Magalene Smith Boles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Keisha Briner and Patricia Newport and siblings, Escoe Norris, Stella Foster, Teddy Norris and Boyd Boles. Mary is survived by her children, Donald Dean and wife Kim Newport, Todd and wife Sarah Pokorny, Ronald...

Boyd (Buzz) Reed, age 94 of Oneida, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2019.   He was preceded in death by his parents:  Millard and Marie Mays Reed; brothers:  Clifford Reed, Thurman Reed, Stanley Reed, and Clell Reed. Boyd is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years:  Louise Reed; son:  Kenneth David (Pam) Reed; step-son:  Bill (Susan) Dunlap; grandchildren:  Shane (Sara) Reed, Samantha (Michael) Cresap, Liana (Sean) Spradlin,...

Violet Cross, age 81, of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Scott County, TN to the late George and Maude West Posey. She was a long-time member of New Salem United Baptist Church. She retired after twenty-eight years as a cafeteria cashier for the Oneida School System where she was loved by students and staff. Violet enjoyed singing, gardening and having manicures. In addition to her parents, she was...

Roel Terry, age of 65, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the Summit View Nursing Home in Rocky Top, TN.  Born December 2, 1953 in Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Odell and Eva Ruth Robbins Terry. Graveside service will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Slick Rock Cemetery in Robbins, TN. Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Roel Terry.

Nikkia Rae “Nikki” Terry, age 32, of Knoxville, Tennessee formerly of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.  Nikki was born April 10, 1987, and was the daughter of Danny Ray “DT” Terry and the late Robin (White) Williams of Oneida.  In addition to her mother, she is also preceded in death by her uncle Junior Terry and special friend George Livingston. She is survived by her beautiful...

Gaither D. Goodman, age 64 of the Smoky Junction community passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Scott County, TN on May 21, 1955, he was the son of the late Claude and Audrey Goodman. He was a member of the Riverview Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia McQuown and father-in-law, Elden Cross. Gaither is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Connie Cross Goodman; sons,...

George Clifford Reel, 95 was born in Hamilton County, Tennessee to Minnie Leola Dagnan and George Washington Reel on September 24, 1923 and died September 5, 2019 in McMinnville, Tennessee. He served in Pearl Harbor and the South Pacific during WWII in the US Navy as a Pharmacist Mate First Class.  He graduated from Marion County High School and continued his education at Freed Hardeman College, Pepperdine College, Abilene Christian College (BA), and University of Tennessee Knoxville...

  Randy D. Cooper, age 61 of the Leatherwood Community of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Everybody that knew Randy knew he loved the Lord and he is in Heaven rejoicing, waiting on all of his loved ones to join him.   Born on April 17, 1958, he was preceded in death by his step-father:  Conds Slaven; son:  Keven Darrow; and brother:  Rodney Cooper. Randy is survived by his wife:  Teresa Acres Cooper; daughters:  Trish Sexton...

John Robert Sexton Stephens, age 70 of Oneida, TN took his journey home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 2, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on November 8, 1948 in Scott County, TN. He pastored the Heartland Full Gospel Church from 2003 to 2017 and sung with the New Jubilee’s. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Calvin and Minnie Stephens, Dan and Katherine Sexton; father, Homer Sexton; brother, Ray Sexton; brothers-in-law, Jerry Sills and Royce Caudill;...

Sandra Kay Schuerman, age 71 of Oneida, TN passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Born in Adrian, Michigan on June 25, 1948, she was the daughter of Robert and Delsie Keller. She enjoyed making greeting cards for family and friends and shopping on HSN. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert D. Keller; first husband, George T. Claxton; and second husband, Mike (General) Schuerman. Sandra is survived by her mother, Delsie Keller;...