All Obituaries

Deborah Ann “Debbie” Collins, RN/CCRN, age 63, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at her home in Morristown.  She worked for various medical facilities in the Lakeway area, including Lakeway Regional Hospital, Cherokee Health Systems, Amedisys Hospice, and retired from Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System.  She was a member of the Avenue Church.  Debbie enjoyed spending time on the lake, crocheting, and reading books, but especially...

  Thomas David “Gravy” Cate, 59, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home in Morristown. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie (Katrina) Gorghis; Melanie (Jeff) Higgs; granddaughters, Addyson Gorghis and Samantha Gorghis; parents, Bill Cate, and Betty Cate; brothers, Allen (Sandy) Cate, Jeff (Brenda) Cate, and nephew, Jonathan Cate. A memorial service is planned for 11:00 am Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Noe’s Chapel United Methodist Church with Reverend Dennis...

  Alfred “Matt” Matthews, 84, of Morristown went to be with the Lord Monday, May 10, 2021.  He was a life-long member and Deacon at Morningside Baptist Church which he loved dearly.  He loved woodworking and spending time with his pets.  Matt served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.  He was retired from NCR. Matt was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Matthews and his mother, Martha Breeden. Survivors...

Pansy Ruth Giza, 81, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 8, 2021.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Laura Ada Pleasant; brothers, Frank, Lester, Harold, Vernon and Kenneth Pleasant; sisters, Lillie Akens, Virginia “Sis” Lane; children, Junior Adams; Tracie Adams; Echol “Dean” Adams; granddaughter, Tracie Adams.   Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Joe Giza; children, Connie...

  Clifford G. Hawkins passed away May 8, 2021 peacefully at his home with his loving wife by his side.  He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church and enjoyed spending his retirement with his wife, camping, going on vacation and taking his street rod to shows.   He was preceded in death by his first wife, Loretta Hawkins; parents, Homer and Mary Hawkins. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Brenda Hawkins; daughter, Jackie Hughes; son, Gene (Diana)...

Laura Rose Ridley, 62, of Morristown passed away at her residence Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Laura is preceded in death by her parents, William and Relta Satterfield; brother, Donald Satterfield; and sister, Wanda Wilder. Survivors include, her life partner of forty-three years, Lynn Ridley; daughters, Jennifer Ridley, and Mary Ridley; son, Matthew Ridley; grandchildren, Megan Wheatley, Carrie Wheatley, and Ashley Lowe; great-grandchildren, Matelynn, Anna, and Emma, and Malaiki; brothers,...

Charles D. Wright, 94, went to be with the Lord at his home in Russellville. He was a member of Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. He also worked for the Hamblen County Sherriff’s Department for over 20 years. He owned and operated a Long-Haul Trucking Service and logged over three million miles. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Wright; parents, Fred and Alberta Wright; brothers, Gary, James, and...

Earl Dewayne Coffey, age 64, of Bean Station, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 25, 2021.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Susie Coffey. Earl leaves his wife of 44 years, Charlotte Coffey; son, J B Elmore; daughters, Linda (William) Shultz and Donna Helton; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother, Danny Coffey and several friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00pm...

Judy K. Johnson, 78, returned home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 23, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Judy was a dedicated servant of the Lord, serving as a charter member and 15yr secretary of Buffalo Trail Baptist Church, an administrative secretary for the Children of Hope youth program, a secretary for the Connection Fellowship, and an administrator for the Attitude Exchange Company community outreach program.   She is preceded in death by her...

Barbara Rose passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on April 22, 2021.  She was born on December 1, 1953.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Greg and Mildred Dawson; father and mother-in-law, Herbert and Violet Rose and infant sister, Edith Dawson. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Tony Rose; son, Scott (Tina) Rose; daughter Tammy Greenlee; 2 grandchildren, Ethan Rose and Caitlyn Rush; brothers and sisters, Charles (Orlean) Dawson, J.L....