Mildred Kay Deatherage

1942-2026

Mildred “Millie” Kay Deatherage, age 84, of Crossville, Tenn., passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, April 30, 2026, at Willow Ridge Center in Maynardville, Tenn.

Born on February 22, 1942, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Herbert Taft Barnes and Annetta Margaret Unger Barnes.

She was a graduate of Berkeley Springs High School.

A devoted daughter, sister, wife and mother, Millie always helped family and friends in need, including charitable organizations for veterans and children. She had a giving nature, a quirky sense of humor, and the ability to see the beauty in everything and the goodness in everyone. Millie loved spending time with family and time in nature. She loved photography, science fiction, art, poetry, gardening and getting to know and help people from all walks of life. She was full of kindness, compassion, and generosity. Millie was a blessing to many and will be missed dearly.

She is preceded in death by her husband Dr. Philip Miner Deatherage, parents Annetta and Herbert Barnes, siblings Charlotte Trail, Marguerite Fleegle, Herbert David Barnes, Barbara Barnes, and Randy Barnes.

She is survived by her children Sarah and Paul Deatherage, stepchildren James, Tom and Ann Deatherage, sisters Lucille Ray and Rachel Glascock, and brother Bruce Barnes.

Receiving of friends will be at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel (4131 E. Emory Rd., Knoxville, TN 37938) on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with a funeral service at 1 p.m. Family and friends will meet at 2:45 p.m. at Oliver Springs Cemetery (Oliver Springs, Tenn.) for a 3 p.m. graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Millie’s memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans, at www.dav.org or Easter Seals, at www.easterseals.com.

An online obituary may be viewed, and condolences made at www.mynattfh.com.