Lucille Owens Moyers, age 85, of Speedwell Tennessee, changed her address to Heaven on Sunday April 25th, 2021. in her home with her two daughters at her side. She was born August 12, 1935 to the late, James and Sarah Owens in Claiborne County Tennessee. She was a member of Cawood Methodist church where she loved singing in the choir. She loved to read, birdwatch, her flowers, but more than anything, she loved her family and friends and spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. She was loved by everyone she met. Mrs. Moyers became a widow at 48 years of age, but with her great inner strength and courage she overcame many obstacles, health problems and was a shining example of...

Ella Jean Mills, age 88 of Ewing, VA was born September 8, 1932 and passed away Monday, April 5, 2021. She was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church. Ella was an avid reader, a forgiving and hard working lady who loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; Charlie and Virgie (Powell) Ayers, husband; Marion "Mickey" Mills, infant son; Charles Raymond Mills, brothers; Chester Ayers and Clayton Ayers. She is survived by her children; Barbara Ann Mills, Billy Ray Mills and wife Barbara, Linda Kae (Mills) Clonce and husband Luther, Sandra Jean Stallard and special friend Gary Carter, Michael Mills and wife Darlene, grandchildren; Jeffery...

Mary Jane VanWinkle, age 55, of Maynardville, TN was born January 8, 1966 in Middlesboro, KY and passed away suddenly Saturday, March 3, 2021 at her home. Mary was of the Baptist faith and a lifelong member of Heat & Frost Insulators Local Union #46, Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Evans. She is survived by her loving husband; Donnie VanWinkle, daughter; Emily Jane VanWinkle, brother; Anthony Evans, sister; Karen Comer and husband Jerry, several nieces, nephews, and a host of other loving family members and friends whom Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 2PM in the Welch Cemetery, Speedwell, TN with Brother Jerry Denton officiating. Pallbearers; John Evans,...

Sheryl Lynn Marcum, age 64 of Middlesboro, KY was born February 9, 1957 in Pennington Gap, VA and passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Middlesboro ARH. Sheryl was a proud member of West Cumberland Baptist Church. She was an Alumni graduate of LMU. Sheryl enjoyed being outdoors and many other things in life but her love for the Lord and her grandchildren were the dearest to her heart. She was preceded in death by her father; Don E. Roy, children; Josh Moore and Vanessa Moore Asher, brother; Jeff Roy and sister; Karen Clouse. She is survived by her mother; Georgia Bell Roy, loving husband of 14 years; John Marcum, children; Jason Moore and Shanita Moore, Brittany Marcum, Timmy (Natasha)...

Bill Thomas Baker, Sr. age 85, of Cumberland Gap, TN was born in Middlesboro, KY on September 1, 1935. He was of the Baptist faith. Bill was a veteran of the US Navy where he served as a signal man who operated the morse code. He served on the USS Thuban along with other US naval carriers. Bill was a highly preservative of his family land, heritage, and cemeteries. Bill had many hobbies in life, but he loved ancestry and visiting cemeteries where he would find new names to add to his list of ancestors. Bill was certainly a man of his word and had many talents but his passion in life was taking care his wife of 57 years, Lula Bell (West) Baker, until her passing in 2016. In addition to his...

Jack Donald Wylie, age 87 of Cumberland Gap, TN passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Tri State Health and Rehab in Harrogate. Jack was a member of Underwood Grove Baptist Church and was an avid truck driver of 54 years. He was a very caring man who loved the Lord, his family and his truck driving buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents; Paris and Ethel (Lake) Wylie, bothers; Charles and Edward Wylie, sisters; Helen Massingo, Ruby Falcon, Hattie Lee Russell, Pauline Miracle, Gladys Francisco, Margaret Ginkinger. He is survived by his loving wife Betty Wylie, children; Ginger Baker and husband Raymond, Shane Wylie and wife Phyllis, J.D. Wylie and wife Linda, Dock Treece and...

Dolores Marie Evans (Dee) age 88 of New Tazewell, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was born in Fonde, Kentucky, on July 24, 1932, to the late Elmer and Alberta Sweet Giles. She was a devout Christian and read her Bible daily. In addition to her parents, Dee was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years: Don Evans, one son: Warren Keith Evans, and her only sister: Velma Kathleen Giles Moore. Dee is survived by two sons, Richard (Bridgett) and Mitchell Evans, grandchildren: Tara Evans Monyhan (Derek), R. Tyler Evans (Jessica), and Nikki Griffin, great-grandchildren: Ethan and Atticus Monyhan, Andrew and Isaac Griffin, step-grandchildren: Haley,...

Billie Mason Goins, age 90 of Harrogate, TN passed away January 27, 2021 with her daughter by her side. She was born January 21, 1931 in Harrogate, TN to the late Marshall and Votie Whitaker. Billie loved her church, Poplar Grove Baptist and enjoyed cooking for the church dinners. She also loved to quilt. Many of her relatives and friends have a quilt that was made with her loving hands. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Howard Mason and Paul Goins and her 8 siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Mason Williams of Harrogate, TN, grandsons, Michael Williams of Fairfield Glade, TN and his children, Jacob, Maddie and Jack, Brandon Williams of...

Daniel Ray Burns, age 69, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Morristown Hamblen Hospital in Morristown, Tennessee. Dan's unexpected and untimely passing came after a brief illness and hospitalization. Dan was born on May 23, 1951, in Kettering, Ohio, to Roy E. Burns and Naomi Ruth Messer Burns. He graduated from Fairmont East High School in 1970 and was recruited to play basketball and baseball at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. Danny, as he was known to his teammates, was a standout in the blue and gray for four years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1974 and remained at LMU as an admissions counselor. In 1976 he joined his baseball head coach...

Rachel A.M. Hunter passed away on September 16th, 2020 from battling 2 1/2 years with cancer. She was known as Mammie by most who knew her. Mammie was a nurse for 30 plus years and cared for many. She loved spending time with her loved ones and getting together for meals. She was preceded in death by her younger son Stacy Wiley, mother Hester Hunter Massengill, brothers Jeff and Clifford Hunter. Mammie is survived by her son Joseph Gibson, daughter Krissy Martin, grandchildren Keisha, Sarah, Daimeon and John, brothers James, Clyde, Gene, and sister Robin, and a host of other family members. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, September 18, 2020 at 6pm in the New Hunter Cemetery....

Mr. Mack Crigger, age 84 of Cumberland Gap, TN passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Cumberland Village Nursing Home in LaFollette, TN. He was born June 3, 1936 to the late Robert and Alice Crigger. Mack was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from the Cumberland Gap National Park. Mack was an avid fisherman and loved to watch the Tennessee Volunteers play football. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife; Ina Crigger, brothers and sisters; Arville Crigger, James "Bud" Crigger, Ray Crigger, Marie Sutton, Elsie Adams and Patty Bruce. He is survived by his son; Jimmy (Lisa) Crigger, grandson; Matthew Crigger,...

Sue (Hopper) Britt, age 75 of Speedwell, TN was born September 4, 1944 and went to be with the Lord August 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents; Helen (Bryant) Hendrix and Russell Bean, son; Jerry Hopper and mother-in-law; Myrtle Britt. She is survived by her loving husband; Charlie Britt, children; Darrel (Bonnie) Hopper, Tammy (LE) Wilder, grandchildren; Misty (Johnny) Hensley, Blake (Kayla) Hopper, Beth (Mitch) Mullens, Jason (Chasity) Wilder, Brent (Ashley) Wilder, great grandchildren; Parker Hensley, Peyton, Riley, Maddox and Myles Wilder, brother; Sonny and wife Bobby Sue, sister; Cathy and husband Sandy and Russann, special caretaker and friend; Dorothy Ford, special...

GREER, Dr. Russell P., 93, widower of Nancy Ann Schroeder and husband of Barbara Lorene Clark, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington KY. Born May 28, 1927 in Lone Mt. Tennessee, he was the son of the late Dr. James Russell and Ethel Lee Payne Greer. He attended the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry earning a degree in Orthodontics in 1951. He served his country as a Captain in the United States Air Force Dental Corps. He became a Diplomat on the American Board of Orthodontics in 1969, and practiced Orthodontics in both Tennessee and Kentucky. He was both a member and held an office in Tennessee State Dental Association, American Dental...

Wanda June Miller Collins, age 73, graced the world September 7, 1946. She was the daughter of Floyd Miller and Mary Smith Miller of Pineville, KY. She was a member of Old Kettle Island Holiness Church. Wanda spent her life caring for others and serving God. She married her husband Shirley Randall Collins whom she spent 46 years with. Her sweet nature and loving heart always made others feel loved and special by her going above and beyond for those she held dear. Wanda was the mother of seven children, fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren all who loved and adored her. She gave of herself to them a great love and nurtured them with gentle hands. Our beautiful mother had a...

Wanda June Miller Collins, age 73, graced the world September 7, 1946. She was the daughter of Floyd Miller and Mary Smith Miller of Pineville, KY. She was a member of Old Kettle Island Holiness Church. Wanda spent her life caring for others and serving God. She married her husband Shirley Randall Collins whom she spent 46 years with. Her sweet nature and loving heart always made others feel loved and special by her going above and beyond for those she held dear. Wanda was the mother of seven children, fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren all who loved and adored her. She gave of herself to them a great love and nurtured them with gentle hands. Our beautiful mother had a...

William T. "Bud" Treadway, Sr. age 72 of Cumberland Gap, TN passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was saved at an early age and was of the Baptist faith. William was a proud veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam era. He was very proud to work for his former employers; Signal Knitting Mills, Durhan Knitting Mills, Rheatta, TN Partners, and England Furniture. Outside of work, he loved farming, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; Thurman and Lena (Chumley) Treadway and sister; Lois Elizabeth Hill. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years; Vivian Treadway, sons; Bill Treadway and wife Katie,...

Rosemary (Haynes) Thompson, age 68 of Speedwell, TN was born March 8, 1952 and passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at her home. She was saved at an early age and was of the Pentecostal faith. Rosemary grew up in Straight Creek, KY then she and her late husband, Leonard B. Thompson, Jr. moved to Speedwell, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents; Mabel Napier and Franklin Haynes, husband; Leonard Bradley Thompson, Jr., brothers; Albert Haynes and Frankie Haynes, Jr. She is survived by her daughters; Hope Wilson and husband Mark, Heather Martinez and husband Danny, Khristy Thompson and husband Chris Schooler, grandchildren; Zachary Wilson, Hayley Wilson and Elijah Wilson, special...

Ruby Onalee Parrott Yoakum, age 99, of Speedwell, TN was born December 26, 1920 in Manring, TN and went to be with her Lord June 4, 2020 after a long illness. She grew up in Claiborne County and graduated from Powell Valley High School in 1940. Ruby professed faith in Christ as a young teenager and joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. She went to work in 1940 and married Clyde Earl Parrott in 1942. Ruby also worked at Public Works for 6 years. She went to Carson Newman Bible College for 6 years and the taught Sunday School for many years afterwards, served as the librarian at Glade Springs Baptist Church, taught many Bible schools, and was a caretaker for members of her family...

George Arnold Myers, age 94 of Speedwell, TN passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, April 25, 2020. He was born July 29, 1925 and lived his entire life in Speedwell. George was a deacon and member of New Salem Baptist Church of Speedwell and a 70-year member of Valley Star Masonic Lodge #577. His passion for the cattle business allowed him to be a lifetime farmer, livestock dealer, and proud owner of Ewing Livestock in Ewing, VA and Union Livestock in Knoxville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents; Lenis Henry "L.H." and Lottie (Bean) Myers, wife; Ruby Jean (Leach) Myers, brothers; James Fred Myers, William Frank "Mike" Myers and infant Dan Myers , sisters; Florence (Jim)...