Mrs. Ellen Noe, age 74 of Tazewell, TN went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2021. She was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was a home health aid in Claiborne and surrounding counties for many years. She loved and cared for her patients as if they were her family. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Dorius Noe; parents Lincoln and Virgie (Keck) Parks; infant sister Evelyn Parks, brothers Hubert Parks, Silas Parks, Cecil Parks, David Parks, and Junior Parks. She is survived by her children: Evelyn Partin (Donnie England), Keith (Tiffinee) Noe, Charlene (Mark) Green, and Amy (Stacey) Davis; Grandchildren: Sabrina (Luke) Tarquin, William Singleton, Kaylea England,...

Cletis Massingill "Hogan" passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at his home on Sugarloaf Key, FL. He was born on Thursday, January 26, 1933, in Tazewell, TN to Porter and Lena Massingill. He was the second oldest of seven brothers. He joined the Navy as a teenager, serving during the Korean War as a Submarine Machinist. After leaving the Navy and while working with Civil Service, he had the honor of working on President Kennedy's PT-109. During his time with Civil Service, he decided to use his GI Bill and take up flying. As a flight instructor with Island City Flying Service, he fell in love with the love of his life, Lois, after taking her up for her first flight lesson....

Mrs. Santa Fay Neely, age 81, of New Tazewell was born April 21, 1940 and passed away at her home with her loving family by her side July 8, 2021. Santa Fay and Clay were co-founders of the Quick Stop Super Market and Claiborne Funeral Home. She was a member of the Midway Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her: Husband: James Clay Neely Parents: Homer and Ruth Harmon Brothers: Lawrence "Tommy" Harmon, JD Harmon and wife Marie, Fitz Hugh Harmon, and Stanley Harmon Sisters: Gonyou and husband Hugh Hardin, Wanda Sue and husband Hollis Cole, Mercedes and husband Odra Beeler Nephews: Mark Cole and Jeff Harmon She is survived by her: Daughter: Jayme and husband Mike...

Mr. William J Lambert Jr. age 70 of Tazewell was born May 26, 1951 and passed away July 16, 2021 in his home with his family by his side. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era. He was a part of the submarine service. He was the first fire chief of North Tazewell Volunteer Fire Department. William volunteered thousands of hours at the Claiborne County Historical Society preserving the genealogy of Claiborne County. He was preceded in death by his: Father: William J. Lambert Sr. Brother: David Lambert Sister: Patricia Stewart He is survived by his: Mother: Marlene Lambert Wife: Carolyn Lambert Son: Patrick Lambert Brothers: Mark Lambert (Terry) Gregory...

Mr. Kevin DeLynn Widner age 39 of Tazewell, TN was born June 24, 1981 and passed away June 6, 2021 at his home. He was saved at an early age and was a member of Watson's Chapel American Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his: Father: Kenny DeLynn Widner Grandparents: Vaughn and Reba Widner Woodrow and Pauline Martin and Don and Wanda Beeler Great Grandmother: Mrs. CD (Margie) Keck Several special aunts and uncles He is survived by his: Mother and Step-father: Betty and Doug Beeler Sister: Kimberly Hurley and Friend Jason Gartin Niece: Raygan Hurley Step-daughter: Faith Browning Step Sisters: Katrina and Rodney Welch, April and Roy Sanders Step Brothers: Shannon and Amy...

Ms. Bonita Gaye Fortner Buchanan age 69 of Tazewell, TN was born January 4, 1952. She passed away at her home on Friday, June 4, 2021 with her family by her side. She was saved at an early age at Cave Springs Baptist Church and belonged to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She drove a school bus for Claiborne County for many years and also drove a bus for Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) for 10 years. Nita was a volunteer for Young Williams Animal Shelter for 10 years. She was preceded in death by her: Parents: Wade Fortner of Tazewell, TN Nancy Stanley of Knoxville, TN Brother-In-Law: Ronnie Goodman She is survived by her: Son: Robert Wade (Robbie) Buchanan of New...

Mr. Jack Leon Evans age 81 of Anderson South Carolina formerly of Claiborne County was born July 14, 1939 and passed away on June 2 2021 in Anderson SC. Jack was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was the Son of the late Rome and Hassie (England) Evans He was preceded in death by his: Wife Liene Evans Sister Janice Keck He is survived by his: Nephews Keith Baker and wife Pam, and Danny Baker Niece Patricia Summitt and husband Kendall 3 Great Nieces and Nephew And a host of many relatives and friends Graveside Services will be conducted Wednesday June 9, 2021 at 11 AM in the Fairview Cemetery with Robert Blattner and wife Danielle officiating. Claiborne ~...

Lorene Minton Bailey, age 92 of Knoxville, TN was called Home on May 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Wayne Bailey; parents, Clarence and Maurine Minton; sister, Onalee Minton; brothers, Sewel Minton, Clarence "Junior" Minton, and Hobert Bailey; brother-in-law, Jack Bryant; sister-in-law, Beatrice Minton; and granddaughter Rebecca Jenkins. She was born in the Rose Hill Community of Lee County, Virginia in 1929. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and was baptized in Little Sycamore Creek. "Rene" was fond of the saying "You can take the girl out of the country but you can't take the country out of the girl." She was a loving daughter and often...

Charles "Chuck" C. Lynch, Sr. was born December 21, 1934 and passed away May 17, 2021 at the age of 86. He was well known for his love of horses, from breaking them to riding in wagon trains. Chuck was one of the first dispatchers employed by Claiborne County Sherriff's office where he worked for 18 years under 3 sheriffs, working his way up to Chief Deputy. He was also employed by First Century Bank for 16 years, where he made lifelong friends. He was the son of Lula Butler and Alvin K. Lynch. Chuck was married 44 years to wife, Arizona Rose Lynch and had 3 children. He was preceded in death by his Wife: Arizona Lynch Son: Charles "Chucky" C. Lynch, Jr. Parents: Lula Butler and Alvin...

Mrs. Virginia L. Rice age 78 of New Tazewell was born June 7, 1942 and passed away at her home April 22, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Virginia was baptized at Mt. Gillead Baptist Church August 17, 1952. She was a member of the Full Gospel Church of Springdale. She is preceded in death by her: Husband: Frank Rice Parents: Clarence and Maggie Brooks 3 Brothers: Leonard and wife Mary Brooks, James Brooks, Howard and wife Margie Brooks She is survived by her: 2 daughters: Tammy Brooks Daniels and fianc? Mike Gilbert Shannon Rice and fianc? Scott Earls 3 Grandchildren: Heather Johnston and husband Wesley ,Amanda Rowland, and Haley Smith 1 Great granddaughter: Caleigh Johnston Sister:...

Mrs. Virginia L. Rice age 78 was born June 7, 1942 and passed away at her home April 22, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Virginia was baptized at Mt. Gillead Baptist Church August 17, 1952. She was a member of the Full Gospel Church of Springdale. She is preceded in death by her: Husband: Frank Rice Parents: Clarence and Maggie Brooks 3 Brothers: Leonard and wife Mary Brooks, James Brooks, Howard and wife Margie Brooks She is survived by her: 2 daughters: Tammy Brooks Daniels and fianc? Mike Gilbert Shannon Rice and fianc? Scott Earls 3 Grandchildren: Heather Johnston and husband Wesley, Amanda Rowland, and Haley Smith 1 Great Granddaughter: Caleigh Johnston Sister: Pam Gilbert...

Mr. Randy H. Fletcher age 64 of Tazewell, TN was born November 28, 1956 and passed away Saturday April 3, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was saved at age 14 at Oak Grove Baptist Church and later moved his membership to Little Creek Baptist Church. Randy was a carpenter most of his adult life and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents: Howard and Velma Fletcher He is survived by his wife: Sally Fletcher Daughters: Rebekah Fuson and husband Shawn Amanda Lawson and husband Avery Stepchildren: Carson Bradford and Becky Gibbs and husband Chris Grandchildren: Corey Lawson, Tyler Lawson, Elijah Lawson, Brayden Fuson and Ava Fuson Sister: Debbie...

Mindy Suzanne Walker, age 39 of New Tazewell was born June 20, 1981 and passed away March 29, 2021 at the Claiborne County Hospital. Mindy was saved at an early age and a member of Howertons Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in crafts, drawing, and leather works. She was preceded in death by her brother Jason Walker, who she loved dearly, her grandparents, Wayland and Henrietta Barnard, her grandfather Bill Walker, and aunt, Nancy Conley. She is survived by her children Walker Ray, Katie Walker and Wayland Greer. Her parents Tony and Kathy Walker, sister Lacey and Jason Farmer. Her grandmother, Bobbie Walker and a host of other relatives and friends. Niece Josie Kate Farmer, and nephews...

Mr. Earl Daniels age 67 of Tazewell, TN was born December 4, 1953 and passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Claiborne Medical Center. He was a member of Little Creek Baptist Church. Earl enjoyed farming all of his adult life. He was preceded in death by his: Parents Hoover and Edna Daniels Brother: Randy Daniels and Sister: Ruby Sutton Sister-in-law: Earline Daniels He is survived by his wife of 39 years Rita Daniels Children: Stacy Daniels Angela and husband Josh Painter Trevor Daniels 9 grandchildren: Heather Jimenez, Karlie Ray, Shawn Estep, Tyler Estep, Lacy Estep, Jasmine Estep, Mylee Painter, Harlee Painter and Paislee Painter 5 Great Granchildren Brothers: Lloyd Daniels...

Mrs. Lillian Keck Elmore age 87 of New Tazewell was born September 10, 1933 and passed away March 10, 2021 at Claiborne Nursing Home. Lillian was saved at an early age and is a member at Midway Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her: Parents: Ernie and Bonnie Matthews Keck. Mother who raised her: Ruby Keck Husband: Marion Tom Elmore Special Aunt: Marjorie Keck And several aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by her: Sister Euna and RM Dooley. Nephews Randy and Sue Dooley, Rodney and Kim Dooley. Great nephew Robbie Dooley. Great niece Brittany and Chris Parker. Great- Great niece Lilly Parker. And a host of several other cousins and lots of friends. The family would...

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...