Flora “Janelle” Kelley-Carver

Flora “Janelle” Kelley-Carver, 68, of Meads Quarry Community, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 19, 2018, at the home of her children.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charlie and Flora Bell Johnson, and John and Ellen Kelley Sr.; parents, John and Lela Kelley Jr.

She is survived by her bestfriend and lifelong soulmate Ernest “Buster” Carver Jr.; children, Kelly and Thomas Walters, Ernest “Buster” and Kathy Carver III; sister, whom she raised as her own, Melissa “Renae” and Tim Goodson; grandchildren, Jesse, Dalton, and Brandon Walters, Lela Carver, Kristian and Dylan Tapp, John and Cassie Goodson, and Emily Brown; and great-grandson, Leland Brown.

Janelle’s celebration of life will take place Monday, October 29, 2018, at 6:00 pm at Island Home Baptist Church located at 2323 Island Home Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920, with Reverend Jimmy Hensley and Chris Yarbrough officiating.

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Frances Evalene Lamb

Frances Evalene Lamb, age 69, was called Home on November 19th, 2018. Frances retired after 25 years of loyal service to Terminix Pest Control. She was a loving Mother and Wife who gave freely from a genuinely amazing soul.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Lilly Beeler; brothers Ronnie and Ricky Beeler; Husband Ronnie Lamb; and daughter Ashley.

She is survived by sister, Linda Levy; brothers Wayne (Connie) and Roger (Shirley) Beeler; Sons Jason (Tuesday) and Justin; and granddaughter Emery Lamb, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

The family will gather in the fellowship hall of Olivet Baptist on November 26th from 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude’s.

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Gary Lynn Raby

Gary Lynn Raby, 73, of Powell, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 9th, 2018.

Gary was a graduate of Powell High School, class of ’64.  He was well-liked by his high school friends, and being an amazing trumpet player, he was chosen as “most talented” in the class. Gary married his high school sweetheart and they became inseparable throughout his entire life. He loved riding his Harley motorcycle, and they enjoyed riding together. He was a US Army Veteran.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff Davis and Lola Myrtle Raby; fahis ther and mother in-law, Arthur and Lucille Beeler; his brother, Bobby Raby; his sisters, Juanita Raby and Mildred Rice; brother in-law, Wayne Beeler.

Survivors include his loving wife, Patsy Beeler Raby; sisters, Patty Elder, Hilda Jones, and Betty McBee; brother in-laws, Dave (Shirley) Beeler and Larry (Betty) Beeler; and sister in-laws, Boneda Beeler and Delores Raby.

Please join the family for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 15th, from 3-5 pm at 1st Baptist Powell Youth Worship Center (Old Sanctuary).

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Byron Stocks

Byron Thomas Stocks died from cancer at home on Dec.10, 2018, with the love of his life, Denise, at his side.

A spiritual man, he followed the Buddhist teachings, had accepted Christ at a young age, and recently reaffirmed that commitment.

Byron lived life to its fullest, a true man’s man who had been to every state and a few other countries. He especially enjoyed the desert southwest and experiencing Native American culture.

He epitomized the quote, “NEVER live a life of quiet desperation”.

Unforgettable, interesting, entertaining, an avid reader with a wide range of knowledge and experiences.

Those fortunate enough to be his friend had a loyal and trustworthy confidant. He had your back. A true foxhole friend.

Fiercely patriotic, he served in the U.S. Air Force. Not one to mince words, he often held captive audiences wherever he went, imploring Americans to WAKE UP and take back our country. Politically conservative, he often gifted people with copies of Ayn Rand’s works, especially Atlas Shrugged, the American Constitution and to warn of the evils of liberalism, Rules for Radicals.

Helping others when and however possible with no strings attached,being generous to a fault, Byron had the ability to really SEE a person.

An adventurous daredevil who never backed down from a worthy confrontation, He was an inspiration.

An avid fisherman, he won trophies and prizes in many Bass tournaments. He especially enjoyed taking part in the annual Julia Marie fishing day for disabled children in Louisiana.

Byron’s eclectic work career ranged from land surveyor, Reno, Nev bar manager, sales, tour guide, chemistry company owner, leather carver, jewelry designer and creator, with oil rigs logistics coordinator being his longest and favorite occupation.

Tough but tender-hearted, he danced to the beat of a different drummer.

He is survived by his wife and soulmate, Denise aka “Twinkles”. His daughter Dove aka “Sundance”, his faithful dog Cricket, dear friend Mary, and many people who loved him.

Byron carried in his wallet 2 items: his wedding picture and a frayed copy of a long quote by Theodore Roosevelt that ends with: His place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat.”

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Michael Pinion

Michael W. Pinion, 41, of Corryton, started his journey on December 14, 2018. He was born on July 27, 1977. He leaves his parents, Eddie and Cheryl Wyrick; grandparents, Charlie and Andrea Cameron of Rutledge; brother, Eddie (Spanky) Wyrick Jr. of Knoxville; Son and grandson, Mitchell and Hatley Pinion of Texas.

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Scotty Chaffin

Scotty Mitchell Chaffin, 59 of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Wise, Virginia, the son of the late Beecher and Leona Estella Kiser Chaffin.

Scott was employed by GTL Construction in Johnson City, Tennessee, for sixteen years as a project manager but was forced to give up the career he loved due to his health.  He was a graduate of Ervinton High School.  He was preceded in death by two sisters, Regina Kay Chaffin Clay and Dura Jean Chaffin Maust, and five brothers, Stanley Chaffin, Luther Trenton Chaffin, Henry Clinton Chaffin, James Clayton Chaffin, and Harold Denton Chaffin.

Scott is survived by two daughters, Heather Word and husband, Junior and granddaughter Rylee; Sarah Shilling and Family; five brothers; Randal Chaffin and wife Vivian, Doyte Chaffin and wife Cathy, Billy Chaffin and wife Tanya, Danny Chaffin and wife Cathy, Benton Chaffin, and one sister, Charlotte “Sissy” Chaffin; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to his special friends for all of their help over the past year.  George and Amanda Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson, Jerry Story, and Tommy Greene.

He was a loving father, brother, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of life service will be conducted on January 5, 2019, at 1:00 pm with a visitation from 12:00-1:00 pm in the Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, Virginia, with the Rev. Lanny Powers officiating.  An Interment will follow at the Chaffin family cemetery, Hazel Mountain, VA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gray Fossil Museum: 1212 Suncrest Dr. Gray, TN 37615.

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Cindy Widener McNutt

Cindy Widener McNutt, age 68, passed away on December 29, 2018, at the home of her son and was surrounded by love. After graduating from Fulton High School, she pursued her desire to become a Psychiatric Registered Nurse and graduated from Fort Sanders Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing as President of her graduating class. Cindy had a passion for cooking and baking and loved to share her dishes with everyone.

Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, Gilford and Carolyn Widener.  She is survived by son, JP McNutt and wife, Amanda; granddaughter Kendall McNutt; brothers, Steve Widener and wife, Janice, Kenny Widener and wife, Terry, Chip Widener and wife, Hilda; cousin and sister at heart, Sheila Rumoro; along with several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 PM on January 5, 2019, at The Church at Sterchi Hills, 904 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918, with a Celebration of Life to follow.

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C. Thomas (Tom) Hendrix

C. Thomas (Tom) Hendrix, May 10, 1935 – January 1, 2019.

There were three sure-shot ways to tell if Tom Hendrix liked you: he teased you, he played his harmonica for you, or he engaged you in a lively discussion on sports (ahem, Go Vols!, Go Sox!, Go Braves!, but especially, Go Vols!), taxes, food, or candy crush. And if you were truly lucky, it was all of the above!

Tom was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, and grew up in Kingsport where he graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1953 and graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Go Vols!) in 1957.

During his career at ALCOA, he worked in Management Information Service (MIS), where he managed programmers and help desk personnel for office computer systems. He retired after 28 years in 1992. In the 1970s, he was selected to co-facilitate racial sensitivity training for ALCOA employees nationwide and was a lifelong outspoken proponent of diversity and equality.

He was a born leader and often filled leadership roles in our community. He was President of the Board of Directors of Overlook Mental Health Center from 1982 to 1985. In more recent years, he spent every tax season tirelessly at work with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program, a service that offers free income tax preparation for seniors and people with modest incomes. As District 3 Director, he led the program at the Blount County Library, the Sevier County Senior Center, and the Cora Veal Senior Center. In 2018, he was awarded the prestigious Tax-Aide Fellow award for distinguished service as a volunteer. He also received the Jan Cooper Certificate of Appreciation for 25 years of outstanding service to this program.

He was a founding member of Rare Aire, the most aptly named harmonica group there’s ever been. This group of (mostly) senior pulmonary patients was banded together at Blount Memorial Medical Fitness in 2014 when assistant Medical Fitness director Kathy Tallent suggested that harmonicas could be used for respiratory therapy, and Senior Services coordinator Edward Harper enthusiastically agreed to help lead and teach the group. The group evolved, learned to play a little, and became Rare Aire, a loud and happy group of harmonica blowers who bring a smile to everyone’s face. The group even recently performed at the Tennessee Theater. Tom was so proud of the group and loved showing off his harmonica skills.

Tom struggled daily with COPD, and he considered each breath a precious gift. Through it all, he never lost his dry wit and that twinkle in his eye when he was teasing a loved one.

Tom was preceded in death by his mother and father, Thelma Mae Cunningham Hendrix and Samuel Ernest “Chick” Hendrix, sister Janice Hendrix Austin, and son Richard Ernest “Rick” Hendrix. He is survived by so many loved ones, including his wife Valerie, daughters Rebecca and Susan and their mates; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; adoring nieces and many, many friends.

A Celebration of his Life is planned for Friday, January 11th, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the banquet room of Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria at 128 W. Broadway in Maryville, TN.

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Stephen L. Cochran

Stephen L. Cochran, 65, of Heiskell, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Sonny and Lois Cochran; his in-laws, Joe and Blanche Brown; and brother, Darryl Wayne.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 46 years, Karen Cochran; children, Jamie (Angie) Cochran, Kari Elliott (Jonah Goodfriend); grandchildren, Tyler Elliott, Courtney Cochran (Jake Farmer), Jessy (Matt) Stooksbury, Maggie and Meghan Atteberry, Donovan Goodfriend and Grace Isbel; great-grandchildren, Mileigh, Gabby, Elijah, baby Charlee; brothers, Lonnie, Dennis, Virgil, Clifford and Stanley Cochran; sisters, Janet Cochran and Brenda Shuler, and a host of beloved family and friends.

Steve loved his family, westerns, and antiques, and he had an unparalleled sense of humor. We invite everyone to celebrate his life on Saturday, January 12th, at 1 pm at East Wolf Valley Baptist Church.

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Amy Goodrich

Miss Amy Goodrich died unexpectedly on 1/3/2019 in Gatlinburg, TN, at the age of 44.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert & Helen Goodrich and Arnold and Helen Wenn of Grand Island, NE; aunt, Shirley Ann Ford of Waxahachie, TX; and cousin Cary Scott of Pompano Beach, FL.

Amy is survived by her father, Darrell Goodrich, and wife Tina of Russellville, TN; mother, Sharon Campbell of North Augusta, SC; brother, Chad Goodrich and wife Jill of Maryland; sister Makalia Edwards of Russellville, TN; and brother Joshua Edwards of Spartanburg, SC.

Amy was born on 6/17/1974 in Grand Island, NE, to Darrell Goodrich and Sharon Wenn. She had a strong love for animals, friends, and family. She supported several animal shelters and causes.

A Celebration of Life for Amy this Saturday, 1/12/2019, at the Preview Gallery of Sunrise Ridge Resort from 4 pm-6 pm. The address is 2301 Ridge Rd. Pigeon Forge, TN. You can follow the signs on the property that point to the Preview Gallery or stop at the Lobby for directions. Dress will be casual, while we remember and celebrate our times together with Amy.

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Ann French Pepper

Ann French Pepper, 72, went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2019.



She is preceded in death by parents; Henry and Faye French; sister, Becky Brewer.



Survivors include son, Greg (Jessica) Pepper; grandchildren, Kyleigh, Kori and Kruze; sister, Sue French Sweat; nephew, Scott Sweat; niece, Suzanne Wortham; great nephews, Tyler and Joel.



Memorial Services will be held on Saturday January 12 at 5pm at Hilltop Baptist Church in Halls. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hilltop Baptist Church.





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John David Hughes

 John David Hughes, 49, of Athens, TN, passed away on January 10, 2019. He was born in Bokchito, Oklahoma, on November 29, 1969. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Cecil and Ollie Ruth Hughes of Loudon and Dal Willeby and Elsie Taylor Jones of Atoka Oklahoma.

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