On Monday, February 22, 2021, Aaron Jeremiah Massengill, passed away at the age of 28 in Tazewell, Tennessee. Aaron was born on March 30, 1992 to Jerry Massengill and Sharon Wilson Massengill. The way Aaron came into this world is how he approached life, in a hurry. He treated everyone the same and always said, "We all get up and put our pants on the same way." He was selfless towards others and would do anything to help anyone. He was a man of his word with a rough exterior, but a heart of gold- to know him was to love him. Aaron is survived by his father Jerry (Andrea) Massengill, mother Sharon Wilson Massengill, sisters Ashley (Patrick Wohlgemuth) Bolden and Heather (Nick Chronis) Bolden,...

Onalee Keck Russell age 98 of New Tazewell was born on April 6, 1922 and went home to Heaven on February 4, 2021. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend who lived her life for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a faithful member and worker of Lily Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Orvis (O.C.) Russell, parents John "Dump" and Louiza Keck and parents in law, Sherman and Pearlie Russell, and 5 sisters and 2 brothers. - She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Earl) Ingle, son, Stan (Eula) Russell, grandsons, Kevin (Sherry) Ingle, Clint (Chrissy) Russell, and granddaughter, Aimee (Thomas) Phelps, great granddaughters, Alysha (Rick) Branch,...

Margie Chadwell Fultz was born June 6, 1942 and passed away February 2, 2021 at The Claiborne Medical Center. Margie was a lifelong member of Riverside Baptist Church. Margie was preceded in death by her: Husband Charlie Fultz Jr., Daughter-in-law Marlene Fultz, and Parents Millard and June Chadwell and Dovie Chadwell. Mother-in-law and Father-in-law Mossie England, and Charlie Fultz. Sisters Bobbie Long, and Lorene Noe. Sisters-in-law Dorothy Nole and Nancy Fultz. Brothers-in-law Odie Fultz and Ray Noe. Nephews Harold 'Buster' Long, BJ Long, Terry Massengill, and Rocky Fultz. Margie is survived by her: Daughter and Son-in-law Debbie and Ronnie Hurst. Son and Daughter-in-law Mickey and...

James Pryor Crutchfield, 79, of New Tazewell, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at home. He was born December 8, 1941 in Knoxville, TN. Growing up he lived in Fork Ridge, TN, Harrogate, TN, Coral Gables, FL, and Hazard, KY. In June 1962 he married Dorthea Ann Cooper in Ft. Lauderdale Beach, FL where her father, Rev. J. Burch Cooper married them. They moved to Memphis, TN in the fall of 1962 where Jim attended the Southern College of Optometry. After Optometry school, he moved with his young family to New Tazewell, TN where he began his 55-year Optometry practice. Jim was a graduate and 2X football state champion of Hazard, KY high school. He also graduated from Carson-Newman College...

Ollie Eunice (Large) Derreberry, age 95, passed away peacefully at home January 22, 2021, she was (number 10) and the last of fifteen children of Cy and Lizzie (Lynch) Large. She was born January 8, 1926. She was saved at the young age of nine. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ernest Derreberry (1959) and her second husband, Carl Ford (1981) and son Steve Derreberry, brothers, Costal, Overett, Vandale Large and Robert Rowland, Sisters, Thelma Carmon, Lois Rowland, Zula Mae Jarvis, Atlee Ford, Gladys Large, Faye Best, Mildred Finger, Martha Lou Neely, Elizabeth Eldridge and Elnora Cheatham. Stepchildren, John, Jack, and Wayne Derreberry, J.L., and Elbert Ford. She is survived...

Peggy Lou Welch Cupp age 79 of Plainview was born April 26, 1941 and passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at 6:20 PM while at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Peggy grew up in Middlesboro, KY and was of the Baptist Faith. In her teen years she moved to Monroe, MI where while at church service, she met the love of her life Roy Cupp. They were married for 49 years until Roy's death in 2006. They had six children. She is preceded in death by her: Husband: Roy E. Cupp Daughters: Ruth Cupp, Rachel Cupp and Katherine Denise Acuff. Parents: Earl and Thelma Welch Sister: Patricia Engar Brother: Larry Welch Grandmother: Mae...

Lisa Dawn Massey Jessie, age 55 of Tazewell, was born on August 7, 1965, and received eternal peace, joy, and healing on December 23, 2020, at UT Medical Center surrounded by her family. Lisa was preceded in death by her grandparents, Coy and Martha Myers and William and Leetie Massey and her father and mother-in-law, Lynn and Betty Ruth Jessie. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Michael Wayne Jessie, her children, Emily (Wesley) Minton and Michael Jessie, and the light of her life, granddaughter Miss Amelia Minton. Lisa is also survived by her mother, Joyce Massey, her father Onnie (Gwen) Massey, her sister, Scarlett (Barry) Beeler, Brothers-in-law, Alan (Debbie) Jessie and...

Mr. Kenneth EJ Williams age 77 of New Tazewell, TN was born August 24, 1943 and passed away December 21, 2020. He retired from Englands maintenance after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his: Mother: Doskie Keck Williams Special Aunt: Lillian Keck He is survived by his: Children: Travis Maxwell and wife Penny Regina Beason and husband Richard Amanda Yeary Grandchildren: Brittany Irick and husband Joshua Chelsey Greene and husband Calvin Jessie Warwick Jessie Maxwell Will Yeary Great Grandchildren: Sophia Irick, Piper Irick, Colton Greene, Caylee Greene, Emma Coffey and Dawson SmithAnd a host many other loving friends, relatives and neighbors Family and friends will gather at...

Mrs. Jane England age 68 of Tazewell, TN was born April 2nd, 1952, and departed this life on November 26, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was saved on August 13th, 1960 at the age of 8 and joined New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a member until death. She was preceded in death by her Parents: Willie and Edith (Davidson) Smith Granddaughter: Emily Seals She is survived by her Husband: Glen England of 47 years Son and daughter in law: Greg and Crystal England. Daughter and son in law: Becky and Seth Seals Grandchildren: Matthew England of Tazewell Nathan and Nataly Seals of Tazewell Brother and Sister in law: Bill and Lucille Smith of Tazewell Several nieces...

Mr. Billy Joe Overton age 90 of Tazewell, TN was born June 6, 1930 and went home to be with the Lord October 1, 2020. He was a lifelong dairy and tobacco farmer. Billy Joe was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for more than 43 years. He was a Gideon for many years. Billy Joe served as manager of the Center Brick Tobacco Warehouse for many years. He was preceded in death by his: Parents: Edward F. and Mary Cornelia Overton Brothers: Bryon, Clyde, Curtis, Fred and Clarence Overton Sisters: Maurine Overton, Rachel Fugate and Kathleen Campbell He is survived by his: Loving Wife: Joan Overton of 69 yrs. Son: Joe and wife Annette Overton Daughters: Glenda Gill and...

Mr. Billy Joe Overton age 90 of Tazewell, TN was born June 6, 1930 and went home to be with the Lord October 1, 2020. He was a lifelong dairy and tobacco farmer. Billy Joe was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for more than 43 years. He was a Gideon for many years. Billy Joe served as manager of the Center Brick Tobacco Warehouse for many years. He was preceded in death by his: Parents: Edward F. and Mary Cornelia Overton Brothers: Bryon, Clyde, Curtis, Fred and Clarence Overton Sisters: Maurine Overton, Rachel Fugate and Kathleen Campbell He is survived by his: Loving Wife: Joan Overton of 69 yrs. Son: Joe and wife Annette Overton Daughters: Glenda Gill...

Mr. Billy J. Earls age 79 of Morristown was born September 22, 1940 and went to be with the Lord September 14, 2020. He was a member of the Hand of Deliverance Church. He was an evangelist and spoke in several churches. He taught karate to the children in Sneedville. He is preceded in death by his: Parents: James and Lucy Earls 3 Sisters: Pat Carmack, Peggy Hensley and Deloska Roberts He is survived by his: Daughters: Teresa Hurst and husband Michael E. Hurst Melissa Painter Cathy Cockrum 7 Grandchildren 12 Great-Grandchildren Brothers: Roger Earls and wife Stephanie Cecil Earls Sister: Mildred Whitaker and husband Jr. Several nieces, nephews and a host of other friends and relatives The...

Virginia Baker Age 87 of Harrogate Tennessee Date of Birth: February 23, 1933 Date of Death: Monday September 7, 2020 Where: Hazard ARH Parents: The late John and Nealie Lifrod Dixon. Husband: The late Rev. Charles Neal Baker Survivors: Son: Randy (Dorothy) Baker; Daughter: Beth (Roger) Cosby; Sister: Jeanette (Arnold) Stahr; Grandchildren: Charles Ryan, Corey, Chris, Bradley Adams, Jody and Tracy; Great-Grandchildren- Nathan, Jonathan, Shelby Baker-Taylor, Maddie Buell, Meadow Paliono-Blake, Grabriella, Brendan Cosby-Bailey, Brooklyn Baker, Brayden Adams; A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends. Deceased Relatives: Husband: Rev. Charles Neal Baker; Parents: John and Nealie...

Joseph E. Maynard, age 82, of Tazewell, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 5th, 2020 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital in Morristown, TN. He was born September 3, 1938 in Pikeville, KY as the oldest of 10 children. He worked as a dental lab technician for over 40 years, owning his own laboratory "Maynard Dental Ceramics" for many years. He was a longtime member and faithful Deacon of the Church of God at Maynardville, TN. He is preceded in death by his: Parents: Shirley and Myrtle (Smith) Maynard Daughter: Stella Miller Brother: Wallace "Brother" Maynard Sister: Louise Reed He is survived by his: Daughter: Candice Johnson and husband Larry Brothers: Kenny Maynard...

Steven Muncey Gulley, 57, went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2020 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN after a short battle with cancer. Steve was a native of Claiborne County, TN where he graduated from Powell Valley High School and went on to attend Lincoln Memorial University, where he later received an Honorary Doctorate of Music. Steve was a world-renowned musician and songwriter, receiving countless awards and accolades for performing and song-writing. Steve was known for being a selfless person, a mentor for so many, an amazing musician, but above all else was a true friend to anyone who met him. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and papaw. He led his...

Katherine Denise Cupp Acuff (58) Passed away early Saturday morning. Kathy was born October 30, 1961. She was a 1979 graduate of Horace Maynard High School. She loved her "Burn One Racing" motorcycle family. She is preceded in death by father Roy E. Cupp and two sisters, Ruth and Rachel. She is survived by mother Peggy Cupp, husband Bryce Acuff. Step children Paul (Kelly), Troy and Casey (Shanee) Acuff. Step grandson Jackson. Siblings Amy (Allen) Frye, Roland Cupp, and Dwayne (Cindi) Cupp. Nieces Emily & Shelly Cupp & Faith Frye. Nephews Anthony, Dusty, Barry & Chris Cupp. Great nephews Hudson and Blake. Special friends Sheree Overton, Amber Justus and Kristi Perry. The family...

Mr. Bill Barnard age 84 of Tazewell was born April 23, 1936 and passed away June 15, 2020 at his home. Bill had a Bachelor's Degree from Lincoln Memorial University. He worked for the United States Postal Service where he retired as Post Master. One of his greatest passions in life was farming. He was saved at an early age at Howard's Quarter Baptist Church. Bill was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his: Wife: Delores Barnard Parents: Hence and Denta (Turner) Barnard Children: Brenda Ghabussi and Mary Denta Chumley Brothers: Infant J.S, Kyle, Boone, Wayland and Jack Barnard Sisters: Wonette Pearson, Hattie Mae Young and Patsy Rowe He is survived by his:...

Mr. James "Jay" Kenneth Green age 92 of Morristown, TN was born April 2, 1928 and passed at August 6, 2020 in Morristown Serenity Hospice Care. He was member of New Bethel Church of Tazewell. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII and the Korean War. He is preceded death in death by his: Parents: Rev. Jesse and Eppie Green Brothers: Wylie, Leonard, Clayton and Babe Green Sisters: Hazel Carpenter and Josie Mears He is survived by his: Brother: John Green Several nieces, nephews, cousins and host of many other loving friends and relatives The family would like to thank The Veteran Administration, Regency Retirement, Serenity House and Hospice for his care.The family will...

Mr. Johnny Collett, age 71 of New Tazewell was born July 22, 1948 at home in Brookside, Kentucky in Harlan County. He passed away at his home June 8, 2020. Johnny was a Drywall hanger and finisher for many years and taught the trade to many others. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971. He was a long time member of the Springdale Missionary Baptist Church where he was saved in 1988. Johnny loved his family and God above all else. He also enjoyed fishing, football, and having a good laugh with family and friends. He inspired many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by: Father: Robert Collett Sr. Mother: Dora Belle Collett Miracle Son: Jason Collett...

Eunice Estes Bolton,94, was born May 8,1926 in Tazewell, TN to Claude and Minnie Brooks Estes and passed away peacefully at home in Fayetteville, GA on May 16, 2020. She married Howard Bolton on June 2,1945. They spent 52 years together living 37 of those years in south Florida. She served as Assistant Food Service Director for 21 years at Larkin General Hospital in Miami. They retired back "home" to Tazewell in 1991. Eunice loved her family fiercely, cooking for friends and family, working in her yard and going to church. (Pleasant View Baptist) Her faithful servant heart reflected her love of Jesus to everyone she encountered. She was preceded in death by her father, Claude Estes,...

Ms. Bula Jean Chadwell Taylor, born February 15, 1922, in New Tazewell, TN, passed away April 21, 2020, after a brief illness. Bula was the second of four daughters born to Carl and Emma Chadwell. At the time of her passing Bula was the oldest living member of First Baptist Church of New Tazewell. She was baptized and become a member of the church on May 4, 1936. She sang in the choir for many years and was an active member throughout her life. She was preceded in death by: Husband - Douglas Taylor Son - Michael Conrad Taylor Sisters - Eula Collier Moore Elizabeth Chadwell Ellen Ailey Left to cherish her memories are nephews Allen S. Collier, David...