Area Obituaries

Bobby J. Dobbs, age 77, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023.  Born October 1, 1945 in Oneida, Scott County, TN, he was the son of the late Hastel and Gertrude (Keeton) Dobbs.  A professional spelunker, this passion took him to exploring caves in Guatemala and China. He is survived by his wife:  Cynthia (Cindi)…

Winford Starling Slaven, age 86 of Oneida, TN, departed this life on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida.  Born January 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Mitchell and Arnie Foster Slaven.   Winford was a dedicated employee of the Hartco Flooring Company for 42 years. …

Harold Wilson, age 92 of Helenwood, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center with loving family at his side. He was born in Helenwood on July 9, 1930, to the late Rev. Walter L. Wilson and Gertie Day Wilson. He attended Church of God of Helenwood. In…

Zola Sue Jeffers age 68, of Oneida, TN passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Farragut, TN. She was the daughter of Rev. Cecil and Golda Jeffers. She was a member of the Annadell United Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…

Joe Dean Chambers, age 63 of Oneida, TN departed this life on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Scott County, TN on March 19, 1960, he was the son of the late Milford “Spizz” Chambers and Geraldine Byrd Kidd. Dean was saved at an early…