CLAIBORNE-OVERHOLT FUNERAL HOME

Bennie Mae (Cinniamon) Carter, age 76 of Tazewell was born February 11, 1948 in Hancock County, TN. She peacefully passed into the hands of Jesus on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was saved at an early age and belonged to Liberty Baptist Church in Tazewell, TN, where she remained a devoted and faithful member until her passing. Bennie possessed a passionate, selfless heart for caring and serving others in need. God gifted her with many talents, one being the penning of poetry, as she expressed with intensity, her ideas and thoughts; one such writing she left for her family to discover shortly before her passing; this final rendering of words from...

Mr. Gerald Wayne Thomas age 84 of Tazewell, TN was born May 25, 1940 and passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side. Wayne's home church was Ferguson Ridge Holins Church. Wayne was known as the "Little Debbie Man" that gave cakes and candy to all he met. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Joseph and Gracie Thomas Wife: Nell Thomas Granddaughter: Katie Johnson Brothers: Clyde, Rosco, Leonard, Henry Lee, Roy and Coy Thomas Sisters: Annie Goad, Christian Murphy and Merelene Thomas He is survived by his Daughter and son-in-law: Cindy and Bobby Jarnigan Son: Barry Thomas Grandchildren: Mandy Holt and husband Dakota, Mckenzie Wylie and...

Rev. Paul Thomas Collingsworth, age 89, was born Dec. 17, 1934 and departed this life on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was saved at an early age and was a lifelong, faithful member of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church. Paul was ordained on Feb. 3, 1973 and devoted his life preaching God's word. He pastored several churches during his ministry. He was lovingly referred to as "Preacher Paul" by friends of Little Sycamore community. He was preceded in death by parents Chuck and Becky Ramsey Collingsworth, brother Edd Collingsworth, sisters and brothers-in-law, Infant Molly Collingsworth, Anna Mae Bull, Hazel & Norman Cultice, and Charles Fultz. He is survived by his devoted wife of 68...

Mrs. Kathy L. Robinette age 66 of New Tazewell, TN was born June 16, 1958 and went to be with the Lord July 8, 2024. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Kathy owned and operated Hilltop Recycling in Maynardville, TN. She was preceded in death by her: Parents: Luther and Opal Shortridge Husband: Carlson Robinette Brothers and Sisters: Johnny, Deno, Pettey and Roger Shortridge, Jodi Stephie, and Phyllis Hunt She is survived by her: Daughter: Bobbie Blankenship Sons: Leroy Eggleston and Austin Shortridge Grandchildren: Zachary, Bentley, Marquis and Averly Sisters: Sharon Faircloth and Shirley Shortridge. And a host of many other relatives and friends. The family will...

Mrs. Jane S. Cox age 88 of Harrogate, TN was born October 13, 1935 and went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 21, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Jane was a very faithful and dedicated member of the Gap Creek Baptist Church; her highest priority was attending church. She served in many roles of the church such as Sunday school Teacher and pianist. She retired from Commercial Bank after 30 years of service to the community. She was preceded in death by her: Parents: Joe and Cashie Standifer Husband: Dan Cox Daughter: Kay Cox Rehkugler Nine siblings She is survived by her: Sons: Danny Cox and wife Sonja Kenny Cox and wife Sharon Larry Cox and wife Athena Bobby Cox and...

Mr. John H. Rasnic Jr. age 54 of New Tazewell, TN born November 06, 1969 and Passed away Monday, June 17, 2024. He was very mechanically minded. John worked with his father for many years at the Sawmill. He was also a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his: Father: John H. Rasnic Brother: James Rasnic. He survived by his: Mother: Carolyn Rasnic Son: Daniel Rasnic Daughter: Emma Rasnic Sister: Sharon Rasnic Deel and husband Tim Nephews: Brandon Deel and Billy Carter Great nephew: Will Carter Several aunts, uncles and many cousins and other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be Friday, June 21, 2024, at 11AM in the Irish Memorial Gardens with Adam...

Mr. Kenneth Ray Foxx, age 79 of Maynardville was born October 25, 1944 and passed away June 8, 2024. He attended Midway Baptist Church for over 9 years. He was the first basketball player to score 1,000 points for the Madisonville High School Tornadoes. He was a TSSAA official at the High School and College level He was a retired electrician from the McGhee Tyson AFB. He was a volunteer for the REC ministries. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his loving wife. He was preceded in death by his: Parents: Boyd and Edna Foxx Brothers: Charlie, Burke, Clayton, and Boyd Jr. Father -in-law: Eugene Moore He is survived by his: Wife: Janice Foxx Son: Darrell...

We will all miss our brother, Joe, who left us to be with the Lord, parents, and departed sisters, Gloria and Jeanette, on May 16, 2024. Joe was born in Newark, NJ to Guiseppe Blasco and Iole Tava. He lived in Irvington, NJ, Virginia Gardens / Miami Springs, FL, Lake Wales, FL, and New Tazewell, TN. A graduate of Irvington High School and Florida Atlantic University, Joe taught social studies at Miami Carol City Sr. High School (FL) and Business Education & DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) at Lake Wales Sr. High School (FL). Joe and his Mom joined the Charasmitic Catholic movement in Lake Wales, and Joe studied and eventually became an Assembly of God minister. He was...

Mr. Kyle Payne 1937 - 2024 Mr. Kyle Payne age 86 of Johnson City, Tennessee, formerly of Tazewell, Tennessee, was born October 10, 1937 and passed away May 13, 2024 at the Johnson City Medical Center, after a brief illness. Kyle was proceeded in death by his parents, Tip and Lorene Payne, sister Thelma Ogan and brother, Carl Payne. Survivors: loving and devoted wife of 23 years, Brenda Payne. Children: daughter, Viola Hopkins and husband, Dean, of Lebanon, Ohio; son, John Payne and wife, Carolyn of Fox Island,Washington and daughter, Kylee Payne of New Tazewell. Brother, Kenneth Payne and wife Francis of Tazewell. Stepchildren: Marlene (Landon) Jones, Wesley Estep and Kelley Estep....

Mr. Kyle Payne 1937 - 2024 Mr. Kyle Payne age 86 of Johnson City, Tennessee, formerly of Tazewell, Tennessee, was born October 10, 1937 and passed away May 13, 2024 at the Johnson City Medical Center, after a brief illness. Kyle was proceeded in death by his parents, Tip and Lorene Payne, sister Thelma Ogan and brother, Carl Payne. Survivors: loving and devoted wife of 23 years, Brenda Payne. Children: daughter, Viola Hopkins and husband, Dean, of Lebanon, Ohio; son, John Payne and wife, Carolyn of Fox Island,Washington and daughter, Kylee Payne of New Tazewell. Brother, Kenneth Payne and wife Francis of Tazewell. Stepchildren: Marlene (Landon) Jones, Wesley Estep and Kelley Estep....

Mr. Kyle Payne 1937 - 2024 Mr. Kyle Payne age 86 of Johnson City, Tennessee, formerly of Tazewell, Tennessee, was born October 10, 1937 and passed away May 13, 2024 at the Johnson City Medical Center, after a brief illness. Kyle was proceeded in death by his parents, Tip and Lorene Payne, sister Thelma Ogan and brother, Carl Payne. Survivors: loving and devoted wife of 23 years, Brenda Payne. Children: daughter, Viola Hopkins and husband, Dean, of Lebanon, Ohio; son, John Payne and wife, Carolyn of Fox Island,Washington and daughter, Kylee Payne of New Tazewell. Brother, Kenneth Payne and wife Francis of Tazewell. Stepchildren: Marlene (Landon) Jones, Wesley Estep and Kelley Estep....

Richard M. (Dick) Campbell May 27, 1945 - May 3, 2024 Richard M. (Dick) Campbell age 78 passed away on Friday May 3rd, 2024. Dick was born and grew up in New Tazewell, Tennessee. He attended Claiborne County schools until the age of 14 when he moved to Knoxville to live with his first cousins, the Hill family where he gained a brother Gary and a sister Cathy whom he remained close with his entire life. He graduated from Central High School in Knoxville in 1963 and afterwards attended Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee before volunteering for the US Army. While on active duty he served as a Drill Sergeant & Platoon Leader in the Combat Infantry Division....

Richard M. (Dick) Campbell May 27, 1945 - May 3, 2024 Richard M. (Dick) Campbell age 78 passed away on Friday May 3rd, 2024. Dick was born and grew up in New Tazewell, Tennessee. He attended Claiborne County schools until the age of 14 when he moved to Knoxville to live with his first cousins, the Hill family where he gained a brother Gary and a sister Cathy whom he remained close with his entire life. He graduated from Central High School in Knoxville in 1963 and afterwards attended Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee before volunteering for the US Army. While on active duty he served as a Drill Sergeant & Platoon Leader in the Combat Infantry Division....

Mr. Coy Brooks August 22, 1940 - May 3, 2024 Mr. Coy Brooks, age 83, of New Tazewell, TN, was born August 22, 1940, and went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted member and deacon at Sunrise Baptist Church. Coy's life was a testament to his unwavering belief in the Lord. He consistently testified that prayer changes things, and his faith guided him through life. Whether he was working in the yard or casting a line while fishing, Coy found joy in God's creation. His unique character and infectious personality touched the lives of all who knew him, reflecting the love of Jesus. As Coy's illness progressed, he often expressed his...

Patsy Bailey Loy July 11, 1934 - May 2, 2024 Patsy Bailey Loy was born in Knoxville Tennessee July 11, 1934 to Paul and Waneta Bailey. She met and then married James Loy on June 30, 1952. They served as a pastoral family after his call to Christian ministry. They served thousands of individuals in 3 different states until his passing in 1997. Tricia, as she was lovingly known, was preceded in death by her husband Dr James Loy; parents Paul and Waneta Bailey; siblings Harry Bailey and Beverly Bailey White (John White). She has two daughters, Karen (Eugene) Bundren and Kimberly Parker. Grandchildren Kealey Bundren Simmons, Meredith Shea Bundren, Stone Alan Parker and Cole Jameson Parker:...

Margaret Ellen Seals Bull July 10, 1944 - April 16, 2024 Margaret Ellen Seals Bull went to be with the Lord on April 16th 2024 . Margaret was born July 10th 1944. She attended Tazewell Baptist until she was no longer able to attend. Preceding her in death were parents Burl H Seals and Mary D McAfee Seals. her loving husband Clifford Bull, Children Burl B. Bull, Mae Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bull, grandson Garret Walker. She is survived by her brother James William 'Bill' Seals and wife Linda Atkins Seals, niece Suzanne Seals and her daughter-in-law Heather Bull. 'Adopted Family' Donnie Goins and Elizabeth Buis, Teresea Parker, 'adopted' grandchildren- Jarrett Goins, Ja'Niya Goins, Kristen Cortez,...

Phyllis Anne Perry (Minton), born October 19, 1945 in Middlesboro, KY, passed away on March 11, 2024, at TriState Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harrogate, TN, at the age of 78. She was saved in her youth and kept a strong faith through many trials of life making sure to raise her daughter in church and support her brother's ministry. While she attended several churches during her life, she was a member of Puncheon Camp Baptist Church at the time of her death. Phyllis was kind, generous, loyal, intelligent, and always ready for a lively discussion, even when dementia tried to steal her spirit and spunk. Her happiest times were with her husband John and her family. Phyllis was deeply...

Paul Wilder, age 82 of Harrogate, Tennessee went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Paul was saved at an early age at Shawanee Baptist Church. He was a member of Greers Chapel Baptist Church for over 50 years. As a retired insurance salesman for life of Georgia, Paul was known for his love of talking to people. He also loved being in his yard, mowing or tending to his flowers. He loved watching the Tennessee vols, but most of all he loved his family and being a pappy. Paul was proceeded in death by his Sweetheart and loving wife of almost 50 years Mary Ann Bolton Wilder, his parents, John and Elizabeth Wilder, brother Oscar Wilder,...

Billy Charles "Pete" Smith, of Tazewell, was born January 29, 1940, and passed away at home surrounded by his loving daughters on January 12, 2024. A lifelong resident of Claiborne County, Pete proudly served as a sheriff's deputy and worked for a number of years at the highway department before his retirement. Pete served many years as a member and officer of Claiborne Fair Association. He was also active in local politics, and enjoyed helping nearly anyone in need. Pete was preceded in death by his parents Noah and Virgie Smith; sisters Eliza Lephew, Duetta Robinson, and June Houston; brothers Junior Jennings and J.B. Smith; and his beloved son H.L. Smith. He is survived by his devoted...

Mrs. Helen Campbell Hurst, age 99, of Tazewell, Tennessee, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 3, 2023. Helen was a member of Little Sycamore Church and a lifelong resident of Claiborne County. She worked in banking for 30-plus years before retiring. Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hurst, Father, Clarence Campbell, and Mother, Ida Greer Campbell. Brother Lloyd Campbell, sisters Lousie Bledsoe and Ethel Riddle. She is survived by her nieces Libby (Mike) Davis and Leah (Bob) Holmes and nephew Randy (Beth) Bledsoe?great nephews Brad (Brandi) Davis and Brandon Bledsoe and great niece Jennifer (Carl) Nix, and very special great-great niece Brinkley Greer Davis along...

Imogene Shockley Davis, age 91, of Tazewell, Tennessee was born on August 31, 1932 and passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2023. She was saved at an early age at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church and remained a member there until her death. She was a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her: Husband of 67 years: Woodrow Davis Parents: Clay and Edna Shockley Brothers: Glenn Shockley and Kenneth Farris Shockley Brother-in-law: Paul and Walker Davis Sister-in-law: Ethel McDaniel Barnard She is survived by her: Son: Larry Davis Sister: Janet (Larry) Russell Brother: Bruce (Linda) Shockley A host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends The...