Claiborne Progress

William D Anders, age 74, of New Tazewell passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. William was born April 14, 1948. He served his country during the Vietnam War and was honorably dischard\ged with a purple heart. He was preceded in death by his wife Elsie Mae (Mink) Anders; parents Dave and Angie (Harvey) Anders; brother Wayne Anders, infant twin sister Mary Lou Anders; Son-in-law David Mason and grandson Jason S. Fultz. He is survived by his Daughter: Elsie Elizabeth Anders of Tazewell, TN; Step-Daughters: Shirley Browning of Harrogate, TN; Sandy Mason of Sarepta, La; Step-Sons: David (Sherry) Anders of LaFollete, TN; Dale Smith of LaFollette, TN and Jeff (Debra) Brooks of...

Dora Mae Keck, 95, Kokomo, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at her home. She was born January 26, 1927, in Goin, Tennessee, the fourth of ten children to William Franklin and Leona Jane (Johnson) Walker. On July 16, 1948, she married Corum Keck who preceded her in death on February 24, 2018. Dora enjoyed gardening and cooking. She loved baking and preparing big meals to share with her family. Dora also worked as a cook for Taylor Community Schools for many years. Her home was always open to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren where many memories were made. She was known as Mamaw Dora by many. Dora was a long-time member of Macedonia Christian Church where she served as...

Donna Mae Gulley, 61, was born in Tazewell, Tennessee on March 12, 1961 went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and was saved at the age of 8 at Little Creek Baptist Church. She loved to read, working in her flowers, watching the hummingbirds and spending time with her children and grandchildren and listening to gospel music. Donna was preceded in death by her father, Lunie Ramsey; mother, Ina Mae Daniels Massengill, stepfather, Argil Massengill and sister, Diane Ramsey. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Lavon Gulley, daughter, Amanda (Barry) Seabolt of Corryton, TN; Tina (Keith)...

Aaron James Cunliffe, age 47, of Tazewell, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Aaron was born August 7, 1974. He was saved at an early age. He was a truck driver for U.S. XPRESS and drove cross country. He was preceded in death by his brother Jason Cunliffe, uncles David Clark, Phil Clark, and Hiram Clark II, Ronald Cunliffe his aunt Patricia and niece Katelyn. He is survived by his wife Mary "My Angel" Cunliffe of North Carolina, his father James "JD" Cunliffe and mother Barbara, daughter Mary Wynonna, grand daughter April, brothers Jonathan, and Mark Cunliffe and aunts Brenda, Linda, and Diana. Funeral service will be 11 AM Friday July 22nd at the Coffey Funeral Home...

Frances Mardell Brewer, age 99, of Tazewell passed away peacefully on July 8th at Trinity Hills Nursing Home in Knoxville, TN. She was a member of Thompson Chapel UMC. Mardell worked in retail in Tazewell at both the Dollar General Store and later at Walmart. She truly loved her community and was, in turned, loved by her friends and family. Mardell was preceded in death by her husband Charles (Charlie) Brewer; parents, Helen and Clyde Brock; brothers Willard, Gordon, and J.C. Brock; sister, Goldie Monroe; Daughter-in-law Muriel Brewer; and son-in-law, Larry Phipps. She is survived by her children Clayton Brewer and Judy Phipps; sister, Silvia Ratliff; grandson and wife Jon and Jada...

Charles "DeWayne" Robertson age 53 of New Tazewell, TN was born July 27th 1968 and passed away on Wednesday July 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents J.C. and Vesta Robertson. He was saved at an early age and was a member of Goins Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his son Mitchell Robertson of New Tazewell, TN ; sisters Gail Cupp, Sherri Walker(Dwayne Walters) both of New Tazewell, TN; nieces Dinah(Quinton) Smith of Knoxville,TN; Amy(Thomas) Masingo of New Tazewell, TN; nephews Darryl Martin and Zacari Cupp both of New Tazewell, TN and special great nieces Blayklee Masingo and Penelope Martin; great nephews Neyland Masingo and Jaxton and Roman Smith. ...

Carolyn Sue (Burchett) Longworth, was born January 20, 1949 and went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2022 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was saved at a young age at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She was a faithful and beloved member of Riverside Baptist Church. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, and meme. She was a devoted homemaker and took pride in caring for others as a nursing assistant for 20 years. Some of her greatest joys in life came from spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Burchett, loving brother, Mike Burchett, and brother-in-law Paul Vanover. She is survived by her loving husband,...

Jerry Thomas Wilson, 79, of Shawanee, TN passed away July 2, 2022 with his loving wife continually by his side. Born on December 14, 1942, he was the son of the late Kyle and Ina Greene Wilson. He was a proud veteran of the US Army, where he served as a Military Police Officer in Korea. Upon discharge he was accepted into West Point Military Academy but declined in order to return home. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Kathy Wilson Smith, foster brother Randy White, mother-in-law Nellie Redmond, brother-in-laws, Danny Wilder, Roy, Ray, Ralph, and Ronald Redmond. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 52 years, Joette Redmond Wilson. Sons, Dr. Jerry...

Linda Irvin, 60, of Speedwell, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2022. She passed away at her home surrounded by her family and Amedisys Hospice Care. The family would like to thank Amedisys for their wonderful, kind, and caring staff that was there for Linda and her family. Linda was a member of Flatwoods Freewill Baptist Church which was where she was saved and Baptized. She had worked at Smithfield Foods in Quality Control. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thurlus and Nellie Yoakum Shiflet; siblings, Lonnie Yoakum, Connie Clonce (Tommy Clonce), Raymond Shiflet; mother-in-law, Geneva Irvin; father-in-law, Sewell Irvin; brothers-in-law, Rufus W. Irvin and Carlos Bennett; and...

Bobbie Jean Edwards, age 84, was born on April 18, 1938 and passed away on June 29, 2022. Bobbie was a faithful and beloved member of Leatherwood Missionary Baptist Church. Bobbie loved to be surrounded by all her family, cook, work on her quilt pieces, and took such pride in working in her flowers and garden, Bobbie is preceded in death by: Parents- Esco and Mossy (Keck) Collins Spouses- Norman "Pete" England, Clarence "Preacher" Collins, and James Roy "JR" Edwards Siblings- Brothers- Normal Collins, Edward (Georgette) Collins, Wayne Collins, Isaac (Thelma) Collins Siblings-Sisters- Ina (Johnnie Nick) Sharp, Ora Lee Lytle, Patsy Dyke Granddaughter- Jessica Smith Lewis She is...

Mr. Vernon V. Carmon age 89 of Tazewell, was born February 21, 1933, and went to be with the Lord June 20, 2022. He was a member of the Blairs Creek Baptist Church. Vernon Retired in 1995 from Powell Valley Electric Company in the engineering department. He was veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his: Parents: Dan and Ella Carmon Brothers: Kenneth Carmon and Junior Carmon He is survived by his: Wife: Betty Carmon of 71 years Son: Micah Carmon and wife Regina Daughters: Sandra Chumley and husband Randall Grandchildren: Cory Chumley and wife Kari Jason Chumley, Brittany Owens and husband Josh, Katie Carmon, and Haley Rice Great Grandchildren: Crue,...

Thelma Jane Brooks Buchanan, born November19th, 1921, age 100, formerly of Harrogate, TN until making her home with her daughter and son-in-law over the past 4 years in Bean Station, TN went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Thelma accepted Jesus at a young age and served as faithful attending member since 1936 at Hopewell Baptist Church until declining health in her late 90s. She was a wonderful loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and friend to many. Preceded in death by her husband Willard Buchanan of 37 years; parents, Carl and Hessie Brooks; brothers, Joe H Brooks and Millard Brooks. She is survived by her daughter Brenda...

Claude W. McVey, Jr., who professed to be a "short timer" after bypass surgery when he was 69, passed away at 90 years 5 months and 25 days, on June 10, 2022, at the University of Kentucky hospice care unit in Lexington, KY. Mr. McVey was born in Clairborne County, TN on January 15, 1932. He was the son of the late Claude W. and Juanita Roark McVey Sr. He was predeceased by his lovely wife Betty Mae Coffee McVey on Dec. 4, 2017. Claude Was raised in the Methodist faith. Mr. McVey was a successful salesman and retired as District Manager for Western and Southern Life Insurance. Raised in a strong Christian family he enjoyed boating, fishing and gardening. He is survived by two sons, Terry...

Patricia Diane Buis went to be with The Lord on 6/9/22. She is survived by Husband John L.Buis, Son John Cameron, Wife Lilah BuisCarrillo and 4 Granddaughters: Zoey Carrillo, Kaydence Carrillo, Naiyah BuisCarrillo, Jeda BuisCarrillo. She is also survived by Sisters: Kitty Hoyle of Martinsburg WV, Bessie Housden of Alexandria VA, Margaret and Husband David Housden of Shanandoah Junction WV, Kathryn and Husband James Newcomb of Charles Town WV; as well as a host of nieces , nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by Parents Elwood and Bessie Breeden, Sisters Judy Housden, Terry Iddings and Brother Elwood (Boo) Breeden Jr.

Alan "Auger" Charles Sanford, age 61, of New Tazewell, TN was born September 21, 1960 and peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Alan graduated Claiborne County High School in 1978, then began working as a coal miner for Bow Valley Coal in Harlan, KY. After 10 years in the coal industry he entered trade school in Delaware to learn commercial trucking. He spent the rest of his career employed by Royalty Trucking in Cincinnati, OH as an over-the-road truck driver, logging over 3 million miles. He is preceded in death by parents Charles Robert "Buster" Sanford and Georgia Sanford Baker, and grandparents George "Ditt" Sharp and Minnie Ousley Sharp. Alan is survived by his sister Dr....

Alan "Auger" Charles Sanford, age 61, of New Tazewell, TN was born September 21, 1960 and peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Alan graduated Claiborne County High School in 1978, then began working as a coal miner for Bow Valley Coal in Harlan, KY. After 10 years in the coal industry he entered trade school in Delaware to learn commercial trucking. He spent the rest of his career employed by Royalty Trucking in Cincinnati, OH as an over-the-road truck driver, logging over 3 million miles. He is preceded in death by parents Charles Robert "Buster" Sanford and Georgia Sanford Baker, and grandparents George "Ditt" Sharp and Minnie Ousley Sharp. Alan is survived by his sister Dr....

Mr. Hal Russell Gilbert, age 84 of New Tazewell, TN was born July 17, 1937 and passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the Claiborne Medical Center. He was a member of Middlesboro Church of Christ. Mr. Gilbert was a veteran of the US Air Force and an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Mallie (Ellison) Gilbert; stepson, Bobby Hinton; brothers, Ray Gilbert, Ralph Gilbert and Roger Gilbert. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Betty Gilbert; daughter, Gwenda Reed and husband Curtis; son, Tony Gilbert and Terri Williams, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and a host of other loving relatives and friends. At the request of Mr....

Ethel M. Sheets, 102.5 years, of Carlisle, entered her eternal home in heaven on June 3, 2022. She was born on January 3, 1920, to the late James T. Manning and Lillie (Rowe) Manning of Caney Valley, Tennessee. Her strength helped her push through difficult days as her age progressed and she battled difficulties related to an infection. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is preceded in death by her first husband of 15 years, Haze Dalton; her second husband of 33 years, William I. Sheets; eight sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Bengtson (Keith); grandson, Anders Bengtson (Katie); granddaughter, Kelsey Bengtson; one sister, Bobbie...

Ethel M. Sheets, 102.5 years of Carlisle passed from this life to her eternal home in heaven on June 3, 2022 with her daughter by her side. She was born on January 3, 1920 to the late James T. Manning and Lillie (Rowe) Manning of Caney Valley, Tennessee. Her strength and spirit helped her push through difficult days as her age progressed and as she battled difficulties related to an infection. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is preceded in death by her first husband of 15 years, Haze Dalton; her second husband of 33 years, William I. Sheets; eight sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Bengtson (Keith); grandson Anders Bengtson...

Lauren Anna Bryant, age 36, passed away June 2, 2022 at her home in Knoxville, TN. She was born May 17, 1986 to parents Donnie R and Donna G Bryant of Tazewell, TN. Lauren was a member of First Baptist Church of New Tazewell. She was devoted to studying her bible and praying. Her love for Jehovah was the most important pillar in her life, followed by her family and friends. Lauren radiated kindness and compassion for others. Lauren sought a closer relationship with God and encouraged others to seek their salvation, always offering a shoulder to lean on. Lauren will be forever missed by all who knew her. Lauren is preceded in death by her father Donnie R. Bryant; grandparents James and...

Flora "Lucille" Cook Nelson, age 76 of Speedwell, TN was born May 12, 1946 and passed away on June 1, 2022 at Tri-State Health and Rehab in Harrogate, TN. Lucille loved singing in church and sharing her salvation with all. She instilled the love of God in her children. Lucille devoted her life to her family and friends. She was a loving mother to 3 children, 4 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Lucille is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years Jimmie Nelson, daughter Jennifer Nelson, grandchildren Daniel Adam Seals and Haley Danielle Seals, parents Lebert "Bill" and Estella Cook, siblings Mattie McNeal, Kyle Cook, Maryann Beavers, brother-in-law Cole Nelson. She is...