Edward McLain Rule “Mack”, age 87, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. He worked in Construction Machinery until his retirement, for over 35 years. He served his country in the United States Army. Mack was a devoted husband and a friend to many. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Mack is preceded in death by his father, C. Ott Rule; mother, Eva McLain Rule; grandparents, J.A. McLain and Bertha McLain. He is survived by wife, Eva Jean Rule; cousins, Carolyn...

Ottalee Smith Winegar was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Surrounded by her family, she died with a faith triumphant on June 22, 2022 at the age of 80. She was born to the late Hugh Holt Smith and Edythe Elliott Smith of Gate City, VA on February 24, 1942. She is preceded in death by her brothers Elliott Smith and Gilbert Smith.  Ottalee is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Grady C. Winegar, daughters Marisa Winegar (Eric Schauber) and Susan Winegar...

Betty Lou Horton, age 75, passed away at her home on June 22, 2022. She is celebrated for her kindness, loving nature, and joyful personality. Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Johnny Horton, and sister, Constance Hensley. She is remembered by her daughter, Tawana Kinsella; son, Shawn (Renee) Horton; grandchildren, Kirsten (Michael) Shumaker, Kinlee (Tyler) Maples, Ethan Horton, Emme Horton; brothers, Alan and Doran Hensley; great grandchildren, Hudson, Bristol, Everlee, Cooper;...

Joseph Edward Handley, born November 17, 1952, passed away on June 20, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Virginia Handley; brothers, John, George (Carolyn), Bill (Charlotte) Handley; and niece, Anita Dingess. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Charlotte Handley; sons, James (Jodi), and Tim Handley; daughter, Monica (Bill) Wilson; grandchildren, Kensi (Eric) Sharp, Lexi (Quinn) Monnin, Tanner Estes, and Joseph Heard; great grandchild, Aria Sharp; special cousin,...

Milam "Buddy" Guy Fleenor, age 66 of Luttrell, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, June 2022. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Northside Christian Church (4008 Tazewell Pike Knoxville, TN 37918). A service will follow at 7:00pm with Jeremy Hollowell officiating. Family and friends will gather at Lynnhurst Cemetery on Friday, July 1, 2022 for a 1:00pm graveside service. Full obituary pending. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored...

Mr. Lee Strange passed away on  June 17, 2022. A full obituary and service announcements will be posted soon. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory is honored to serve the Strange family. 

Charlotte Ann Acuff, 86, passed away peacefully on June 17th after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on March 25, 1936, raised in Virginia and moved to Knoxville to attend Knoxville Business College, where she met her husband, Larry Acuff. They were married in 1958 and enjoyed 64 years together. For many years, she worked for Knoxville City Schools. Charlotte was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and a devoted dog lover. She found joy in the simple things—baking,...

Robert H. Bomely, Jr. passed away Monday, June 13th, 2022. Bob was born on July 19th, 1953 in Bronxville, New York to Robert and Rose (Conway) Bomely. He attended Brien McMahon High School and then joined the US Navy.  After leaving the Navy, he moved to Kokomo, Indiana where he met “the girl he was going to marry” …Jodi Bowlin. They were married at St. Luke United Methodist Church on March 19th, 1977 in Kokomo, Indiana. While in Kokomo, he obtained his Associates...

Tanya D. Thompson, age 87 of Clinton, TN passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. There are no services planned at this time.  Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Thompson family and invites you to view and sign the online registry.

Mary Darlene Farley, age 79 of Knoxville, TN went to be with her Lord and Jesus Christ our savior on Saturday, June 11, 2022. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She had struggled with Addison Disease for 38 years.  Mary was a graduate of York Institute High School Class of 1960 and attended TN School of Beauty in Oak Ridge, TN. This is where she met her husband, Fred Farley. After being a hair dresser for several years,...