James M. Blevins, 33

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James Michael Blevins, 33, of Oneida, passed away January 30, 2016, at Pioneer Community Hospital of Scott in Oneida. Born in Oneida, November 21, 1982, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carol Elizabeth Berry Blevins; and grandfather, Bobby Clayton Lawson He was a beloved husband, daddy, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, co-worker and friend. He relished fatherhood and looked forward to being a daddy again. He enjoyed music and spending time with this family. He is survived by his parents, Roger and Terrie Blevins Lawson of Magnolia, Del.; wife, Keesha Posey Blevins of Oneida; daughter, Journey Deja Blevins; …

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George J. Brawner, 90

February 9, 2016, 9:49 am

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George Jesse Brawner, 90, of Helenwood, passed away peacefully, February 5, 2016, at home with his family. Born in LaGrange, Kentucky, August 31, 1925, he was preceded in death by his parents, William Jesse and Gussie Alberta Rodgers Brawner; brothers, William Selbert “Bill” (Augusta) Brawner and Earl Morgan; sister, Sylvia Morgan; and granddaughter, Callie Jade Hutchison. He was a World War II veteran, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He began Brawner’s Scrap Yard with his dad and brother, Bill, in 1950. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Ruth Robbins Brawner of Helenwood; son, Greg…

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Terrie Brewster, 52

February 9, 2016, 9:49 am

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Terrie Brewster, 52, of Helenwood, passed away February 4, 2016, at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville. Born in Scott County, June 28, 1963, she was she was preceded in death by her grandparents: Ida Belle and James Phillips, and Gertrude and Hastel Dobbs; nephew, Jacob Dobbs; and special uncle, George Mayberry. She was baptized and attended Vonore Baptist Church. She is survived by her father, Charles Dobbs; mother and step-father, Wilda Jean Phillips Merta and Walter John Merta; children: Rob Brewster and Kyle (Tasha) Brewster, both of Huntsville, and Alex Brewster of Maryville; brother, Timothy Dean Dobbs of Huntsville; niece,…

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Brett R. Davidson, 34

February 9, 2016, 9:49 am

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Brett Ryan Davidson, 34, of Robbins, passed away January 30, 2016, at Roane County Medical Center in Harriman. Born in Knoxville, June 5, 1981, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph W. and Anna Jean Davidson; aunt, Donna K. Sexton; and niece, Crystal “Sissy” Griffith. He is survived by father, Johnny Davidson; mother, Brenda Sexton; grandparents, Chester and Barbara Sexton; brother, Matthew Blakely; sister, Jessica Phillips; nephew, Brennan Phillips; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives. Funeral service was conducted February 2, in the chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home-Huntsville with Bro. Melvin Stephens officiating.…

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Billy R. Gibson, 60

February 9, 2016, 9:50 am

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Billy Ray Gibson, 60, passed away February 1, 2016, at his home. Born in Oneida, July 17, 1955, he was preceded in death by his parents, Hurstle and Lakie Lee Gibson; grandparents: Lonnie and Sarah Gibson, and Jonah and Vina Honeycutt; brothers, Willis Abbott and Preston Jeffers; sisters: Rosa Lee Lawson, Josephine Ellis, Phyllis Ann Terry, and Verna Lee Gibson; mother-in-law, Glenna Roberts; and nephew, Jeff Terry. He was a member of the Marshes Siding Church of God and was baptized in 2001; worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years; enjoyed four-wheeling, going to flea markets, hunting and…

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Wilma Phillips Lay, 86

February 9, 2016, 9:50 am

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Wilma Jean Phillips Lay, 86, of Oneida, passed away January 29, 2016, at her home. Born in Oneida, April 20, 1929, she was preceded in death by her parents, Freeman (Mike) and Tema Jane King Phillips; sisters, twin,Wilda Dean Phillips and Mildred Kidd; and brothers, Lloyd and Archie Phillips. She was a steadfast Christian, and was a member of East Robbins United Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Thomas Calvin Lay of Oneida; daughter, Pamela Rose (Robert Allen) Blevins; son, Gary Duane Lay; grandchildren, David Ray Blevins and Nathan Lee Blevins; a same-as-a grandson, James…

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Gladys Day Norris, 94

February 9, 2016, 9:50 am

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Gladys Helen Williams Day Norris, 94, of Huntsville, passed away February 1, 2016, at Oneida Nursing and Rehab Facility in Oneida. Born in Scott County, November 13, 1921, she was preceded in death by her parents, Rubin and Manda Jeffers Williams; husbands, Kenry Day and Willard Norris; sisters: Lassie Jeffers, Idena Jeffers and Hasie Williams; brothers: Odeva, Ronda, Odell, Ray and Dillsome Williams; and step-sons, Manuel and Johnny Norris. She was a homemaker; and a member of Capital Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Keith (Margaret ) Day; grandson, Jamie Day; great granddaughter, Marcie; in-laws: Charliene Day,…

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Alma Owens Shoopman, 89

February 9, 2016, 9:51 am

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Alma Owens Shoopman, 89, of Huntsville, passed away February 6, 2016, at Pioneer Community Hospital of Scott in Oneida. Born in Scott County, August 7, 1926, she was preceded in death by her parents, Dilmon and Talitha Lowe Owens; husband, Carlus Shoopman; and daughters, Donna Lee and Mary Lou Shoopman. She is survived by her son, Carlus Shoopman, Jr. A private graveside service was conducted. Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.

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Johnny H. Yancey, 70

February 9, 2016, 9:51 am

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Johnny Harold Yancey, 70, of Oneida, passed away February 6, 2016, at his home. Born in Wise County, Virginia, March 12, 1945, he was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Vernon and Printy Jeffers Yancey; daughter, Paula Yancey; brothers, Alonzo, Paul, Jr., and Vernon Lee Yancey; and sister, Dorothy May Yancey. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Irene Sexton Yancey of Oneida; sons, Derrick and Johnny Paul Yancey, both of Oneida; grandchildren: Madison, Dalton, Jayden, Wyatt, and Mikkah Yancey, all of Oneida; brothers, Kenneth Yancey and Dennis Yancey, both of McCreary County, Ky.; sisters: Betty Ann…

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Bobby Bond, 69

February 16, 2016, 7:23 am

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James A. (Bobby) Bond, 69, of the Annadell community, passed away February 11, 2016, at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville. Born in the Annadell community, May 4, 1946, he was preceded in death by his parents, Lealon and Ruth Bond; grandparents: James and Maude Ellis, and Bill and Nevada Bond; brother, Dewey Bond; and in-laws: Pauline Duncan, Willard Duncan, and Margie Bond. He was a member of Annadell United Baptist Church, and served as church clerk for 28 years. He was employed by Tennier Industries in Sunbright, for 39 years as plant manager. He is survived by his wife…

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Walter Gunther Jr., 84

February 16, 2016, 7:24 am

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Walter Harrison Gunther, Jr., 84, of Helenwood, passed away February 8, 2016, at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Scott County, June 27, 1931, he was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Beatrice Lawson Gunther; and sisters: Colleen, Lorene, Walteen, and Faye. He was a member of Byrges Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Susie Stewart Gunther of Helenwood; daughters: Rita, Penny and Sandy; several nieces and nephews, special nephews, Dennis Byrge and James Byrge; brother-in-law, Elbert (Edith) Stewart; and many other relatives. Funeral service was conducted February 11, in the…

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Brenda L. Jeffers, 72

February 16, 2016, 7:24 am

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Brenda L. Jeffers, 72, passed away February 7, 2016, in Titusville, Florida. Born in Oneida, July 6, 1944, she was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Althea Newport Jeffers; sister, Dorothy; and niece, Holly. She attended the University of Cumberlands, and after graduation relocated to Florida where she was an elementary school teacher at Zephyrhills Hills, Titusville (Old Dixie, Oak Park), and Leesburg. She loved her family and friends deeply. Her interests included children (both young and old), travel and life-long learning. She is survived by her sisters, Betty and Nina; brothers, Jack (Carol) and Bill (Pam); nieces…

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Walter R. Owens, 94

February 16, 2016, 7:25 am

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Walter R. Owens 94, of the High Point community in Oneida, passed away February 9, 2016, at Pioneer Community Hospital of Scott County in Oneida Born in Scott County, October 13, 1921, he was preceded in death by his parents, Enmon and Kizzie Lowe Owens; wife, Pearl Cross Owens; daughter, Marilyn Chadwick; son, Harry Lee Owens; grandson, Brandon Owens; sister, Marie Goforth; and in-laws, Frank and Elizabeth Massengale Cross. He was a member of High Point Baptist Church, and was a devoted Christian that gave his testimony to everyone he met. He was a loving father, gardener, fisherman, coal miner…

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Retha Walker Partin, 90

February 16, 2016, 7:25 am

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Retha Walker Owens Partin, 90, of Powell, passed away February 14, 2016, at Tennova Residential Hospice. Born in Oneida, February 3, 1926, she was preceded in death by her parents, Julia Phillips Owens, Lewis Owens, and Luther Walker; infant daughter, Gereda Faye; and brothers: Kenneth E. Owens, James Walker, and Milford Walker. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, John Ray Partin of Powell; daughter, Linda Gail (Michael C.) Garrett of Oneida; grandchildren, Julie Baird and John Michael Garrett, both of Oneida; great-granddaughters: Alayne, Carys, Ava and Michaelaen; sisters: Lourene…

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Arvil O. Phillips, 89

February 16, 2016, 7:26 am

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Rev. Arvil Ovie Phillips, 89, of Helenwood, passed away February 13, 2016, at Pioneer Community Hospital of Scott in Oneida following a lengthy illness. Born October 14, 1926, he was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. William Riley and Josephine Strunk Phillips; children: Helen, Barbara and Arvil, Jr.; granddaughter,Cindy Phillips; and siblings: Maude, Virgil, Celie, Arnold, Mertie, Bertie Bell, Garvel, Silvin and Lindell. He was an ordained minister in the Baptist church, working in evangelism for many years; and was a member of High Point Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Joyce Walker…

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Eva C. Stephens, 57

February 16, 2016, 7:26 am

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Eva Charlene Stephens, 57, of Oneida, passed away February 5, 2016, at Pioneer Community Hospital of Scott in Oneida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Sadie Stephens; sister, Charolette Stephens; brother, David Stephens and an infant brother. She is survived by her son, Gary (Tamra) Litton; daughter, Tonya Litton Stephens; grandchildren: Destiny Worley, Nick Litton, Jade Pikey, Triston Best, Dalton Brewster, Sierra Caldwell, and Dakota Burke; great-grandchildren, Zeke, Jace, and Luke; brother, Gene Hill; sister, Valerie Stephens; Daniel Hamby, best friend, Geraldine Vann; and many other relatives. Her wish was cremation. Arrangements by Jones & Son…

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Eugene Wilson, 84

February 16, 2016, 7:26 am

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Eugene Wilson, 84, of Winfield, passed away February 12, 2016, at Oneida Nursing and Rehab Facility in Oneida. Born September 25, 1931, he was preceded in death by his parents, Genie and Mabel Ryan Wilson; wife, Eva Mae Daugherty Wilson; grandson, Nelson Shane; sisters: Lucille, Ellen, and Glenis; brothers: Jim, Gary, and Donny; and in-laws: Sterlin and Ruth Daugherty; Francine Wilson, and Jimmy Mayse. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force; and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his children: Glenda (Clayton) Newport, Dale (Janet), Greg, Diane (Tim), Billie, Barry (Fayrene),…

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Francine West Wilson, 64

February 16, 2016, 7:27 am

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Francine West Wilson, 64, of Winfield, passed away February 8, 2016, at her home. Born in Scott County, October 13, 1951, she was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ida Belle Coffey West; brothers, Arnold and Donald West; in-laws, Wanda West and Eva Wilson; and niece and nephew, Angie Sexton and Bradley Norris. She was a member of White Rock Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Greg Wilson of Winfield; children: Casey Phillips, Cyndi (Shane) Kennedy, and Sean (Gina) Harris, all of Oneida, Matthew (Kacee) Harris of Allardt, and April (Jason) Mayse of Winfield; brother, Larry…

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Kelvin L. Daugherty, 58

February 23, 2016, 7:38 am

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Kelvin Lee Daugherty, 58, of Burnside, Kentucky, formerly of McCreary County, Kentucky, passed away February 16, 2016, at Pioneer Community Hospital in Oneida. Born in Strunk, Kentucky, June 19, 1957, he was preceded in death by his parents: Hobert Daugherty, Martha Daugherty Taylor, and Norman Taylor; sister, Jenny Emmaline Daugherty; and sister-in-law, Donna Daugherty. He enjoyed reading Westerns, tinkering with mechanic work, and carpentry work. He is survived by his daughter, Kristy Marie Daugherty of Oneida; grandchildren: John, Abigail, and Liam; brothers, James Edgar Daugherty of Strunk, Ky., Larry Wayne (Annie) Daugherty of Bronston, Ky., and Danny Hobert (Chrystal) Daugherty…

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James Goodman, 57

February 23, 2016, 7:39 am

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James Goodman, 57, of Helenwood, passed away February 17, 2016, at his home. Born September 23, 1958, he was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn Caldwell and Kenneth Goodman; sister, Donna Songer; and brother, Jim Goodman. He is survived by his sons; Richard Goodman of Ill., James (Rachel) Kosakowski, and Kenneth (Cher) Kosakowski, both of Wisc.; three grandchildren, sisters, Helen McNorton of Helenwood, and Karan (Burt) Bayless of Oneida; brothers: Larry (Vicky) Goodman of Ind., Avery (Chris) Caldwell of Texas, Mike (Deb) Caldwell of Oneida, and Johnny Caldwell of Robbins; special friend, Randy King; and several nieces, nephews, aunts,…

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