All Obituaries

Howard Hixson, 71, of Russellville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at his home in Russellville.  He was a truck driver for over 25 years and a lifelong Teamster. He was a member of Catherine Nenney Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Rena Hixson; infant brother, J.C. Hixson; sister, Catherine Baber and brother, Larry Hixson.  He is survived by his children, Howard Jr. (Judy) Hixson, Ronnette Hixson, Derrek...

Della Mae Langston, 83, went to be with the Lord Monday, September 9, 2019 at the Serenity House.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Della was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Langston; sisters, Pauline Williams, and Myrtle Sammons; brother, Ben Mayes, Jr.; parents, Ben and Mary Mayes.  Della was a seamstress; loved to make quilts and loved the outdoors. She is survived by her sons, Michael Lee Langston and Roger L. (Denat) Langston; sister, Mary June Foulks;...

Dorothy Louise “LuLu” Riley, 89, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.  She was a member of Robertson Creek Baptist Church and was retired from U.S. Postal Service as Postmaster at Whitesburg with 32 years of service.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jay W. Riley; daughter Jean Riley Trent; parents, Lizzie Tomlinson and Rankin Long, Sr.; stepmother, Martha Jane Long; brother Rankin Long, Jr. and Michael Long; son-in-law, Bruce Trent. She is survived...

Shirley Jean Gregg, 84, of Morristown, departed this life September 10, 2019 at home surrounded by family.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Nell Rymer; husband, Ralph M. Gregg; daughter, Rhonda Jean Coffey; brother. Fred Rymer (Dorothy Rymer); nephew, Jeff Rymer; brother-in-law, Doyle Cobble. She is survived by her daughters, Sabrina (Tim) Delph, Cindy Gregg and son, Arthur Coffey; grandchildren, Charlene Coffey (Ty), Tracie Layman (Brent), Tommy Haun, Ashley...

Alfred Knox Hensley, 82, of Morristown, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  Alfred, a beloved father and grandfather, was saved in 1955 and a lifelong member of Fairview Bible Baptist Church.  He was a skilled carpenter and retired brick mason who loved sightseeing and old country roads.  He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Carrie Hensley; sisters, Mamie (Elmer) Winstead; Dorthea (Jimmy)...

Stearl Scott,88, of Morristown, TN, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems surrounded by friends and family.  He was born November 3, 1930 in Surosa, WV.  He was the son of the late Ben and Nancy Scott.  He served in combat with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and participated in the landing at Inchon.  He worked as the Food Service Manager for 32 years at Appalachian Regional...

David Sherwood Russell, 70, of Russellville, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2019 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was a member of Morrisetts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and received the Bronze Star; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal.  He was a member of the Kyle Lodge #422 F & AM.  He was owner/operator in the trucking industry for...

Glenda P. Ferguson, 63, of Morristown, went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 26, 2019.  She was a member of Little Redeemed Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her father, William Coy Barnard; two brothers, Jay and Denver Barnard. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Billy Ferguson; mother, Pearl Barnard; stepson, Michael Jarnigan; special nieces Robin Taylor and Danielle Barnard; one sister and three brothers as well as several other nieces and...

Hugh B. Watkins, 89, formerly of Morristown, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Dominion Senior Living in Bristol.  He was Vice President of Lea-Wayne Knitting Mills and worked there for over 40 years. He was also a longtime member of Noe’s Chapel United Methodist Church.   He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Margaret Maples Watkins; parents, Will and Jenny Watkins of Rutledge, TN; brother, Harold Watkins.   He is survived by...

Timothy Gaines Fullington, 58, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 At Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System after a lengthy illness.  He was a member of Noe’s Chapel United Methodist Church.  He graduated from Morristown East High school in 1978 and joined the United States Air Force where he served 17 years.  After serving in the military, he started Tri-Tek Computer Services in Maryville, TN and operated it for several years.  He...