Area Obituaries

Odell Thompson April 19, 1931 – April 16, 2026 Odell Thompson, aged 94, of Oneida TN, was called home to be with Jesus on April 16, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 19, 1931 to the late George and Bessie (Hunley) Thompson. Odell was a member of the Masonic Lodge…

Trevor Jordan Goodman December 27, 1985 – April 16, 2026 Trevor Jordan Goodman age 40, departed this life on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was born on December 27, 1985. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents: Hoyle and Lillie Ann Goodman; Uncle: Larry Letner; Aunt: Beverly Letner; Cousins: Shanna Letner, Morgan Letner, Julian…

Arvis Blakley December 30, 1929 – April 11, 2026 Arvis Glynn Blakley, age 96, passed away on April 11, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Arvis was born December 30, 1929 to John Hamilton Blakley and Edith Pearl Stonecipher Blakley in Somerset, KY. Arvis was preceded in death by wife, Frankie June Strunk…

Barbara Sue (Madden) Garrett April 4, 1942 ~ April 15, 2026 Barbara Sue Madden Garrett, age 84 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the LaFollette Medical Center in LaFollette, TN. Born April 4, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Coleman and Artie Phillips Madden. She was a member…

Deanna May Gochenour June 28, 1939 – April 15, 2026 Deanna May Pence Gochenour age 86, took her last earthly breath and was released from her body of pain into eternity on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1939 in Staunton, Virginia to the late Lester Marshall Pence Sr. and Jessie…

Sue Newport June 30, 1941 – April 8, 2026 Marilyn Sue Newport age 84, of the Straight Fork Community went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday April 8th 2026. She was born on June 30th, 1941 to the late Archie and Thelma Stanley. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Rube and…

Kimberly Sims Phillips August 16, 1966 – April 7, 2026 Kimberly Sims Phillips, age 59 departed this life on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was born on August 16, 1966 to Brenda Hamblin and the late Kenneth Sims. Kimberly loved her family tremendously and thought there was no greater joy than being a Nana. She…

Nancy Cantrell November 15, 1946 ~ April 3, 2026 Nancy Byrge Cantrell, age 79, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 3, 2026, at home. Born November 15, 1946, in Lake City, TN to the late Rev. Lonzy and Margie Massengale Byrge. She loved to cook and read and being with her…

Deborah Sue (Jeffers) Washam April 27, 1951 ~ April 10, 2026 Deborah Sue Jeffers Washam, age 74, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home. Born April 27, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Gladys Simpson Jeffers; and was a member of the Mill Branch Baptist Church. In addition…

Gaylon “Cotton” Jeffers July 27, 1947 – April 5, 2026 Gaylon “Cotton” Jeffers, a devoted family man and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at Murray Woods Assisted Living. Born on July 27, 1947, in Oneida, Tennessee, he lived a life marked by hard work, commitment, and love. Cotton devoted over 40…