All Obituaries

Rev. Gerald Howland Kirby, age 90, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System.  Gerald was born in Cincinnati, OH to Millie and Howland Kirby on June 15, 1928.  Gerald was a graduate of Carson Newman College where he met his wife Barbara Anne Whitten and they were married in 1950.  Gerald taught at Morristown High School East for two years before entering Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA where he prepared for...

Michael Wayne Lewis, 53, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 8, 2018 at his home.  He was a longtime member of McBride Missionary Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wayne and Lucy Lewis. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Sharon Lewis; daughter, Samantha (Christopher) Liner; son, Zachary Wayne Lewis; grandchildren, Kaden Liner; Justin “Bubba” Dalton Jr., Abby and Emily Lewis; brother, Mark Edward Lewis as well...

Lillian Jane Bishop Smith Skelton, 82, was born July 19, 1935 in Talbott, TN and passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville.   She loved spending time with family and was always the life of the party.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and a friend to many.  She retired as a deputy clerk from the Clerk & Masters’ Office of the Hamblen County Courthouse.  She was a member of Buffalo Trail Baptist...

Stella Gregg, 81, of Morristown, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Heritage Center after a lengthy illness.   She is survived by her three sons, Anthony Eugene Gregg, Edward Clinton (Michelle) Gregg Sr, and Timothy Lynn Gregg; grandchildren, Rhonda (Scott) Sargent; Edward Clinton Gregg Jr, Christopher Gregg, Daniel Gregg, Brayden Gregg and Madison Gregg. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 Monday, July 9, 2018 in the East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home...

Jackie L. Jones, 64, of Russellville, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018.  She was saved at a young age and was of the Baptist faith.  She worked for various local manufacturers including Young’s furniture and NCR.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Annie Jones; four brothers and one sister. She is survived by her sister, Marietta Jones of Morristown and Joyce Jones of Russellville; niece, Robin Kinsler; several special friends and all of...

Kerry Duane Livesay, 62, of Whitesburg, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2018 while at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.  He was a member and deacon at Lee Valley Missionary Baptist Church.  He was retired from Bean Station Cabinets.  He was a devoted husband, a beloved father, and loved his church as his family!   He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn R. Livesay and Mary Anne Underwood; brothers Ernie and Darrell; and sister,...

Marlene Kay Hodge “Tootie”, 76, of Whitesburg, went to be with the Lord peacefully, Thursday, June 28, 2018.  She was saved at a young age and was of the Baptist faith. She worked as a volunteer, substitute, and teachers aid for various schools in Morristown.  She retired from Russellville Elementary as a secretary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tinsley Davis and Stella Mae Spoon Davis; mother and father-in-law Gurn and Nell Hodge. She...

  King Dion Howard, Infant son of Marcus and Alisha Howard, passed away July 4, 2018 at Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, TN.   Along with his parents, King is also survived by his siblings, Kaydence Howard, Melody Howard and Kaydence Taylor; grandparents, Tim and Teresa Carlyle and Guma and Larry Howard, Sr.; as well as several other family members.   No services are planned at this time.  

Pauline Easley Rice, of Morristown, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System.   She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Mitchell-Breeding Sunday School Class.  She was retired from the Berkline Corporation.   She was preceded in death by her husbands Ralph Easley and Clifford Rice Sr.; parents Henry and Annie Robertson Hicks; sister, Henrietta Pendergrass; brother, Millard (Gladys) Hicks; nephews Scott...

Argeline Dalton, 76, of Bean Station passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System.  She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Bean Station. She was preceded in death by her husband Lillard “Hoss” Dalton; parents, Alvin and Mildred Yount; and sister, Unave Odom. She is survived by her son Carl (Diane) Dalton; grandson, Zachary Dalton; sisters, Gearldine (Lowell) Wilder; brother, Willie (Marie) Yount; several nieces and nephews. The...