Threads of Life: A beautician who loved making her clients feel beautiful
In remembrance of Heather King, Leroy Dennis Jr., Annie Mae Hembree, Matthew Hutson, Ona Ruth Lane, Glinn "Boots" Phillips Jr., and Vonnie Watson.
You’re reading Threads of Life, a weekly obituaries newsletter that remembers and honors our friends and family members who made an impact on Scott County through the ways they lived their lives. Threads of Life is delivered to you courtesy of Jones & Son and West-Murley Funeral Homes.
Leroy Dennis Jr., 79
Winfield
December 26, 1945 – April 19, 2025
Leroy Wayne Dennis Jr. passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at his home in Winfield, with his loved ones by his side, after a battle with cancer. He was 79.
LIFE
Born Dec. 26, 1945 in Canton, Oh., Leroy was the son of Leroy W. Dennis Sr. and Mary Jane Dennis. He loved cooking and gardening. He had a green thumb. Above all, he was a proud husband, daddy, grumpa and pop-pop.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
In addition to his parents, Leroy was preceded in death by:
Granddaughter: Savannah Miller.
Great-grandson: Judah Free.
Brother: Robert “Bobby” Dennis.
Sister-in-law: Shirley Dennis.
Cousin: Brenda Meadows.
Special friend: Richard Free.
Pets: Buddy, Bear and Katy.
SURVIVORS
Wife: Emma Dennis.
Brothers: Richard Dennis, Paul Dennis and wife Pam, and Thomas Dennis and wife Judy.
Daughters: Shana Vaugn and husband Stephen, and Beth League.
Son: Michael Thole.
Grandchildren: Sierra Free and husband Talon, and Austin and wife Emily, Sara and fiancé Jake, Daniel, Mikey and Laci.
16 great-grandchildren.
Special friend: Craig Free.
SERVICES
Leroy’s wishes were cremation. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Jones & Son Funeral Home.
Annie Hembree, 79
Huntsville
May 28, 1945 – April 21, 2025
Annie Mae Hembree, of Huntsville, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. She was 79.
LIFE
Born in Scott County on May 28, 1945, Annie was the daughter of Edward “Edders” and Cassie Gibson Lowe.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
In addition to her parents, Annie was preceded in death by:
Husband: Wesley Hembree.
Infant child.
Brothers: Marshall Lowe, Daniel Lowe and Herman Lowe.
Sisters: Viola Carroll, Deanna Sharp, Kathleen Lowe and Lola Lowe.
SURVIVORS
Children: Archie Hembree and wife Kim, and Cassie Hembree and Paul.
Brother: Andrew Lowe and wife Treva.
Sisters: Rosetta Lowe, and Mertie Ann Gibson and husband Dewayne.
Grandchildren: Christy Hembree and Shay Stanfill, Alyssa Crabtree and Landon Crabtree.
Great-grandchildren: Korbin and Kayden Gunter.
Dwayne Crabtree.
SERVICES
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.
Matthew Hutson, 50
July 9, 1974 – April 19, 2025
Edward Matthew Hutson passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was 50.
LIFE
Born in Scott County on July 9, 1974, Matthew was the son of Hoyal and Phyllis Hutson. He was a born again Christian and loved Jesus. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #670.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
In addition to his father, Matthew was preceded in death by:
Grandparents: Johnnie and Ruthie Hutson, and John and Thelma Silcox.
Nephew: Austin Jackson.
Brothers-in-law: James Bradley Phillips and Jason Lee Adkins.
SURVIVORS
In addition to his mother, Matthew is survived by:
Brothers: Galen Hutson and Phillip Hutson.
Sisters: Shannon Vaughan and husband Conrad, April West, Marlisha Phillips and Natasha Hutson.
Nieces: Paige Hutson, Ashlee Bertram, Felisha Jackson and Madison Jeffers.
Nephews: Bryce Vaughan, Paxton Hutson, Jobe Hutson, Easton Jeffers and Orion Taylor.
Aunt: Trula Johnson.
SERVICES
Visitation: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home in Oneida.
Masonic Service: To follow at 7 p.m.
Funeral: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 12 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home in Oneida with Bro. Carlie Duncan officiating. Music will be provided by the Antioch Church choir.
Committal Service: To follow at Hoyal Hutson Cemetery in the Straight Fork community.
Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.
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Heather King, 42
December 9, 1982 – April 16, 2025
Heather Danielle King departed this life on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. She was 42.
LIFE
Born Dec. 9, 1982, Heather was the daughter of Roy and Donna Kay Butler Jones. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. She was an active member of the community and a member of the Scott County Chamber of Commerce through her business, Bee Flawless Hair Studio & Barber Shop. She was a beautician and barber for over 25 years. She also enjoyed working, making friends and bonding with every person who walked through her doors. She enjoyed making her clients feel loved and beautiful while doing one of her favorite things. Her hobbies included sewing, going on vacation, taking pictures and baking cakes. She was a loving wife, mother and special friend to all who knew her.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
In addition to her parents, Heather is preceded in death by:
Grandparents: Erskin and Bertha Duncan Jones, and William and • Oma West Butler.
Brother-in-law: Hoey Loyd Pennington.
SURVIVORS
Husband of 25 years: Chad King.
Children: Isaac Ray and Luis King.
Mother-in-law: Eva Pennington.
Special friends: Anna Goodman and Katelyn Goodman.
Coworkers: Susan Terry, Ashley Terry, Angelia “Shae” Russ, Rachelle Blizzard and Karlie Newport.
Brother-in-law: Kenan Pennington.
Sister-in-law: Azariah Pennington.
SERVICES
Visitation: Friday, April 18, 2025 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home in Oneida.
Funeral: To follow at 6 p.m. with Bro. Kyle Keeton officiating. Music will be provided by Christel Boyatt.
Burial: To follow at Marcum-Kidd Cemetery in Oneida.
Arrangements by Four Oaks Funeral Home.
Ona Lane, 91
March 28, 1934 – April 19, 2025
Ona Ruth Wright Lane departed this life on Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was 91.
LIFE
Born March 28, 1934, Ona was the daughter of Doffes Wright and Lillie Lloyd Wright. She was a member of Mill Branch Baptist Church and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who cherished time spend with her family.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
In addition to her parents, Ona was preceded in death by:
Husband: Norman Lane.
Daughter: Wilma Boshears and husband Bobby.
Son: Larry Lane.
Sisters: Margie Mullins and Sue Dryer.
Grandson: Tony Phillips.
SURVIVORS
Children: Gilda Tapp and husband Eddie, Jeffery Lane and wife Ransetta, and Kathy Lane.
Grandchildren: Ashley Cummins and husband Jeffery, Brian Lane and wife Hailey, Melissa Marsee and husband Andy, Miranda Lay and husband Eugene, Teresa McGee and husband Wayne, Renee Wormsley and husband Travis, Tina Thomas and husband Brian, and Ann Boshears.
18 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
SERVICES
Visitation: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home in Huntsville.
Funeral: To follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Eugene Lay and Jeffery Cummins officiating. Music will be provided by Jimmy and Sarah Byrd.
Graveside Service: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Mill Branch Cemetery in the Norma community.
Arrangements by Four Oaks Funeral Home.
Glinn Phillips Sr., 85
Robbins
May 26, 1939 – April 16, 2025
Glinn Willard “Boots” Phillips Sr., of Robbins, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. He was 85.
LIFE
Born May 26, 1939, Glinn was the son of Thomas Lewallen and Ollie Phillips Lay.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
In addition to his parents, Glinn was preceded in death by:
Wife: Irma Jean Kiser Phillips.
Son: Thomas Lee “Turk” Phillips and wife Eleanor Ann.
Sisters: Ruby, Carolyn Claiborn and Evelyn Lay.
Brothers: Bill, Floyd “Curly”, James and Kenneth.
Great-granddaughter: Paizlee Phillips.
SURVIVORS
Sons: Glinn Phillips Jr. and wife Deloris, and Steve Phillips and wife Vicky.
Daughter: Mary Elizabeth “Libbi” Stephens.
Grandchildren: Christina Halstead, Aubrey Phillips, Jessica Bell and husband Brandon, Olivia Phillips, Mike Phillips and wife Amanda, Daniel Phillips and wife Micah, and Thomas Phillips and wife Caitlyn.
Sister-in-law: Laverne Phillips.
Special friends: Dewayne and Dwight Human.
SERVICES
Visitation: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home in Oneida.
Funeral: To follow at 2 p.m. with Bro. Mike Smithers and Bro. Jordan Hughett officiating.
Committal Service: To follow at Robbins Memorial Cemetery in Robbins.
Arrangements by Jones & Son Funeral Home.
Vonnie Watson, 90
February 16, 1935 – April 16, 2025
Vonnie Elizabeth Watson went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Oneida Nursing & Rehab Center. She was 90.
LIFE
Born Feb. 16, 1935, Vonnie was the daughter of Shird Cooper and Eva Jane Waters Cooper. She was a member of South Pine Knot Church of God.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
In addition to her parents, Vonnie was preceded in death by:
Husband: Charles “Charlie” Watson.
Son: Larry Wayne Hutson.
Brothers: Josh, Delbert, Arvil, Willie, Lonnie, Noble and Buddy Cooper.
Sisters: Minnie Pennington, Ruby Kelly, Deva Cooper, Pearl Cooper Whiting and Mary Jo Cooper Slaven.
Son-in-law: Bobby Wilson.
SURVIVORS
Daughter: Judy Kay Wilson.
Grandchildren: Buffy, Richie and companion Tonya, April and husband Wayne, Nikki and companion Gary, and Dustin and wife Laura.
Great-grandchildren: Justin Wilson and wife Kayla, Coty Dople and wife Brogan, Megan Massengale and husband Tyler, Kirby Ross and wife Amber, Kavan Wilson and companion Sarah, Cierra Ross and companion Logan, and Sydney and Prayleigh Wilson.
Great-great-grandchildren: Bray, Layah, Teagan, and Kai Wilson, Ella, Abram and Collyns Dople, Brayden, Kyson, and Jonah Massengale, Marnie and Raelynn Wilson, and Wyatt and Kaiden Ross.
Brothers: Thurman Cooper and J.B. Cooper.
Special Friends: Eddie and Tiny Daugherty.
SERVICES
Visitation: Monday, April 21, 2025 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. in the chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home in Oneida.
Funeral: To follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Ryan Wells officiating.
Burial: To follow at Cooper Memorial Gardens in Oneida.
Arrangements by Four Oaks Funeral Home.
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