All Obituaries

  Jennifer Lynn Ridley, 42, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 15, 2021, unexpectedly at her home in Thorn Hill.  She was an avid animal lover.  She was an amazing person who will be dearly missed by many friends and family.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Laura Rose Ridley. Survivors include her husband, Ron Fuller; daughters, Megan Wheatley, Carrie Wheatly and Ashley Lowe; stepsons, Tyler (Mercedes) Lowe and Shawn Lowe; grandchildren,...

Richard Arville Brady went home to be with his wife of 66 years and his most beloved grandson on Sunday, July 18, 2021.  Richard was born on February 15, 1932, in Cocke County, Tennessee.  Richard was a member of the United States Air Force and served his country during the Korean War.  Once Richard returned home, he went to work for 38 years and retired from American Enka/BASF/Lenzing Fibers.  Richard especially loved watching his grandson grow and...

Tony Hopkins, 72, of Russellville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 21, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He was a long-time member of Russellville Baptist Church.  Tony was owner and operator of Discount Auto Parts in Sneedville and Russellville Auto Parts for several years.  He also worked at University Loft.  He enjoyed old cars, car shows, flea markets and traveling. He loved people and life. He is...

Ida Faye Long, age 85, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She accepted Christ at Union Missionary Baptist Church when she was a young girl. Faye and her husband, Joe Don Long, owned and operated a couple of restaurants, Joe’s Grill on North Cumberland, and Joe’s Drive-in on East Andrew Johnson Highway. Shortly after their restaurant stint, Faye started a long and prosperous career with Shelby Williams, where she eventually...

Barbara Joyce Lane, 60, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System.  She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Jarnagin and special friend, Louise Orrick. Survivors include her mother, Bonnie Jarnagin; special friend, Johnny Orrick; sisters, Deloris (Sydney) Stidham, Terry (Hayden) Futrell and Rosalee (Donald) Warner; brothers, Tony Jarnagin and Michael Jarnagin.  She is also survived by many special nieces, nephews, and her fur...

William “Mike” Carpenter, 59, of Morristown, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at his daughters’ home in Greeneville.  He was of the Baptist faith and worked as a carpenter for many years.  He loved camping and fishing and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Reford and Evelyn Carpenter; and brothers, Sonny, Ray, Earney, and Buck.  He is survived by his daughters, Nicole (Cody)...

Gordon Lamuel Wheeler, 71, of Morristown passed away Tuesday July 13, 2021 at Friends of Hospice Serenity House. He was retired from the State Department of Transportation after forty-four years of service.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Walter and Hazel Mae Wheeler. He is survived by special friends, Kenneth and Deb Goodson, fiancée~, Shirley McReynolds, and friends at the Waffle House and Dale’s Diner. Gordon’s friends would like to thank...

Sheila M. Myers “Granny”, 66, of White Pine, went to be with Jesus Saturday, July 10, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family and extended family.  She was a long-time member of United Christian Outreach Church. Sheila loved Jesus and spreading the Word of Christ to everyone she encountered.  She was a nurse for over 30 years and retired as a registered nurse.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law. Sheila was preceded in...

Randall (Randy) K.  “Hippie” Myers, 59, of Mooresburg, TN, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 7, 2021.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Dock and Gladys Myers and brother, Eddie Myers.   He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Wayne Myers, Glenda (Mike) Southerland, Stanley (Sheila) Myers, Jerry (Debbie) Myers and Susan Minton; nieces and nephews, Robin (John) Kinkaed, Michelle (Bradley)...

William "Audly'' Nichols gained his heavenly wings, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at home with his family by his side.  Audly loved to hunt, fish, and spend time with his family. He was saved at the age of fourteen and was a member of Davis Chapel Baptist Church in Kyles Ford, Tennessee. Anyone who knew him knows that he was a kind and honest man who firmly believed in the Lord Jesus Christ.  Audly was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Geneva (Weston) Nichols;...