All Obituaries

Reverend Charles “Frank” Riley went to be with the Lord January 21, 2022.  He was a loving and devoted husband to Joan T. Riley for 52 years.  He was a loving and wonderful father to Frank “Frankie” Riley, Marshall L. Riley, and Laura T. Riley.  A wonderful father-in-law to Sherry Maxey Riley.  He was the son of Naomi E. Sayres Riley and Robert E. Riley (New Jersey); sisters, Nancy Walker, Ida Wheaton, and Barbara Franklin;...

Wanda Sue Brooks, 81, of Bean Station, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was a long-time member of Adriel Missionary Baptist Church.  She owned the Plaza Beauty Salon in Morristown and later worked from her home as a beautician for over fifty years.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Curtis Mayford Brooks; daughters, Stacy Ann Brooks, Rebecca “Becky” Rudd; her beloved parents; and...

Jenny L. Crittenden, 81, of Whitesburg, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. She attended Whitesburg Baptist Church.  Jenny retired from TRW Rogersville, then worked several years for the Hamblen County School System as a substitute teacher.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  She is preceded in death by the father of her children, Junior Crittenden; parents, Robert and Lucille Shipley; son, Keith Crittenden; sisters, Christine Marshall, Priscilla Rich,...

William E. (Bill) Bell passed away early Friday, January 14, 2022.  Bill was born to William and Edith Goins Bell on August 8, 1953 in Rogersville, TN. He graduated Hancock County High School in 1971 and successfully completed 2 years of trade school. Bill was a machinist at Armstrong Machine Company for 35 years. Bill is survived by his wife of 46 years, Donna Rawlett Bell; son William E. Bell, Jr. (Billy).  His daughter-in-law, Nikki Bell. Also surviving him are the...

James E. Williamson, Sr., 84, went to be with the Lord January 13, 2022.  He retired after 32 years with Roadway Express.  He was a devoted member of Mt. Airy United Methodist church. James is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Williamson; three children, son, James (Teddy) Williamson Jr.; daughters, Susan Williamson and Debra (Jason) Brewer; 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; lots of extended family and his devoted dog, Red. Graveside services are planned for...

Allie “Imogene” Wilder, 76, of Morristown, went home to be with her Heavenly Father Tuesday, January 11, 2022.  She is at rest after a long illness with Parkinson’s and finally home with her husband Bob whom she missed so desperately. She was saved at the age of 18 and always loved to sing at church.  She was a long-time member of Northside Missionary Baptist Church where she sang with the Northside Trio for 25 years.  She was a great blessing...

Clyde “Buddy” Webb, 78, of Russellville, passed away Tuesday evening, January 11, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Dolly Webb; brother, Joe Dale Webb. Buddy was born in Mooresburg and was a member of Big Hill Baptist Church.  Buddy was well known and loved in the East Tennessee area through the awesome work he did through his business, Webb Masonry.   He was also known for his great sense of...

Walter Dean “Wally” Frye, 51, of Morristown, went to his eternal rest on Monday January 10, 2022, at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System, surrounded by the ones that loved him most.  Wally was a member of Northside Missionary Baptist Church where he served as the Sunday School superintendent.  He loved coaching flag football and was an avid Cowboys and Vols fan. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Bessie Frye, Walter and Minnie Anderson;...

Wallace “Richard” McAnally, 90, passed away peacefully Friday, January 7, 2022, at his home in Morristown. He was a residential and commercial builder in the Lakeway area for many years and was a life-long farmer.   He was preceded in death by his wife, of 53 years, Mildred McAnally; parents, Bryan and Mucie McAnally; brothers, Carl and J.D. McAnally; and sister, Mary Ruth Gibson.    Survivors include his daughter, Gail (Todd) Gordon;...

  Vera E. Bunch, 90, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 7, 2022.  She was a long-time member of Fairview Bible Baptist Church and later, a member of Kingswood Baptist Church.    She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James Bunch; son, James Bunch Jr.; brother, Kenneth Ferguson; and a sister, Roberta Brown. She is survived by her daughters, Norma Long and Linda (Jasper) McBee; grandchildren, Bryan (Lorrie) Long, Rhonda...