Floyd Frank Atkins “JR”, 81, departed this life after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease March 15, 2023.
James Mitchell Burgess, 42, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family.
Judy Lynn Rhea, 64, treasured wife, mother and grandmother went to be with the Lord Tuesday March 7, 2023. She was a member of Dotson’s Campground United Methodist Church in Thorn Hill and was saved at an early age.
Ronnie Wolfenbarger, 75, of Thorn Hill, went to be with the Lord March 9, 2023 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. He was saved at a young age and a member of Cedar Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Patsy "Pat" Renfro Akans, 82, passed away March 3, 2023 at home with her family by her side. Pat was a long-time member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Mascot, where she enjoyed being a VBS Director, Sunday school teacher and choir member. She liked to sew, work in her yard, plant flowers…
Timothy Allen (Tim) Walker, 50, of Bean Station, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior February 26, 2023. He was a devoted and loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Along with pastoring First Baptist Church Bean Station and New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church of Rutledge, he le…
Sam Frank Spoon, 83, of Morristown, TN, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System with his daughters by his side.
Barbara O. Walker
Jerry Singleton
Virginia May Key Vineyard
Rev. Lawrence Campbell Clark
Betty Gail Hickey
Melanie Cordle Wardroup, 53, of Rutledge, TN, passed away on Jan. 3, 2023 at UTMC surrounded by her family.
James Mitchell Gerth, 71, passed away suddenly Monday, January 9, 2023, at Morristown Hamblen Hospital surrounded by his family. Mitch was born in Kenton, Ohio to his parents James and Ruth Gerth.
Jonathan “Cliff” Phifer, 32, of Washburn, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born August 1, 1990 and was a member of Glory Bound Baptist Church. He loved life and always had a smile on his face. He was a great dad and loved his wife and children…
Junior Roger Dalton, 88, Rutledge, went to be with his Lord and Savior December 24, 2022. Roger was loved by his family and friends who called him dad, grandfather, brother, uncle and a true friend. Roger was also a member of Noah’s Chapel American Christian Church of Rutledge for more than …
Andy (A.G.) Long, 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Bean Station Monday, December 26, 2022. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church.
Christene (Cassidy) Morgan, Rutledge, TN, born May 9, 1932, ran into the arms of her Lord December 15, 2022.
Gerald Dean Coffey, 79, of Washburn, TN went to be with the Lord December 11, 2022 surrounded by family at his son’s home in Mooresburg, TN. He was born March 31, 1943 at home in Washburn, TN, and is the son of the late Walter Mason “Skeet” Coffey and Edna Eve (Hipshire) Coffey. He is also p…
Jerry Plotts, 84, of Rutledge, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior December 10, 2022. Jerry was born in Canton, Illinois and was of the Christian faith. He was a member of Chilhowie Hills Baptist Church.
Boyd Ray Kitts, 75, died December 12, 2022. He was saved at nine years old at Avondale Church and was a member of Helton Springs Baptist Church. He worked at Magnavox for 37 years and was an Army veteran.
Roy Edward Harbin, 73, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He was a member of Helton Springs Baptist Church.
Beatrice Elaine Odom, 74, of Morristown, went to be with our Lord at 1:19 p.m. November 23, 2022.
Vincent Spaulding “Vin” Harriman, III
Karen Lee Hunter
Shirley Virginia James Fortner
Paul Douglas Jones, 67, of Bean Station, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones after a tough battle with cancer. He was born February 19, 1955, the son of the late Alton and Mary Maude Jones of Bean Station.
Berry Chester Coffey
Nancy Ann Poskas
Wanda Lee Bullen
Harry W. Buchanan
William Thomas (Bill) Hipsher
Dr. Dale Alexander Teague
Joyce Carolyn Sewell
Mitchell Hollis Davidson, 76, Bean Station, was born on July 5, 1946, and passed away September 11, 2022 in his home. During his lifetime, he established and ran several successful businesses, including Davidson Construction Company. Mitch professed faith in Christ at a young age and remaine…
Donald Ray Bivens, 71, of Bean Station (formally of Stone Mountain, Georgia), went to be with the Lord August 20, 2022.
Mary Cameron, 87, passed away August 18, 2022 at UT Medical Center. She was a lifelong member of Buffalo Baptist Church and an employee of Magnavox for 44 years.
Norma Arrington Buchanan, 97, entered into rest on August 10, 2022, at Dewitt Assisted Living in Morristown, TN. She was born, September 13, 1924, to the late Floyd M. and Lucretia Yates Arrington.
Coy Edgar “Ed” Boling Jr., 78, Rutledge, passed away peacefully at his home on August 9, 2022. He was a faithful member of Head of Richland Baptist Church where he was the song leader for more than 40 years. He was retired from UPS and enjoyed farming, rabbit hunting and spending time with h…
Wendell Iven Nutting Jr., 87, of Rutledge, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Wendell was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church and a dedicated member of law enforcement for 40 years.
Reverend Robert Lowell Young, of Morristown, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Lowell was born June 24, 1938.
Jeffrey Allen Roach, 52, of Rutledge, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, while at home with his family. Jeffrey was the son of his late mother Peggy Roach and survived by father, Johnny Roach.
Roger Allan Collins of Washburn, passed away peacefully at home Friday, July 29, 2022, at the age of 66, surrounded by his family.
James C. Ambrose, 51, of New Market, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Ridgeview Terrace Nursing Home in Rutledge. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Barbara and Wayne Guinn; sister, Misty (Greg) Weston; brother, William Ambrose; step-brothers, Dustin and Jason Guinn; daughters…
Phyllis Ann Frost, 85, of Blaine went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 9, 2022, with her family gathered around her. She was a faithful member of Block Springs Baptist Church. She graduated from Carter High School in 1954, and was a majorette with the marching band. She …
Linda Gail O’Brien, 75, of Blaine passed away Monday afternoon, July 4, 2022 at home. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Highland Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Harold Edward and Vada Bertha (Smith) Patterson; son, Jeffery Kitts; daughter, Regina Keck…
Mary Elizabeth Owens, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 8, 2022. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, mamaw and friend. She was saved at the age of 15 and was a member of Narrow Valley Baptist Church.
Bethel Mallicoat Whaley, 87, went to her Heavenly home, July 7, 2022. She became a Christian at an early age and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church in Thorn Hill, TN and was baptized in February in a creek with ice on the banks. She was a homemaker and also worked for approximately 15 y…
Ronnie Lynn Hodge, 70, of Rutledge, TN went home to greet his Lord June 30, 2022, no more to be tormented by ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Ronnie was a born again Christian and loved Central Point Baptist Church, where he was a member and attended since his teenage years until his health no lo…
Johnny Jacob "Jay" Byrd III, 58, Blaine was welcomed into his eternal heavenly home Friday, June 10, 2022. Born to his earthly parents October 16, 1963, he was born again during his youth at Lea Springs Baptist Church. He was a current member of God's Little Mission Baptist Church and took g…
Mary Evelyn Walker Kirkland, 83, Marietta, Georgia, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. Evelyn was born and educated in Tennessee. She graduated from the University of Tennessee and St. Mary's Hospital with a degree in medical technology. Evelyn moved with her family to Georgia in 1964 wher…
Ellen Bray Coffey, 91, Bean Station, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 27 at her home surrounded by her family. She was saved as a little girl at Ravens Ridge Baptist Church where she was still a member.
Ruth Ann Winstead Robertson, 71, passed away June 12, 2022. God granted her request to go home by taking her to her Heavenly home. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bean Station.
