All Obituaries

Geraldine “Gerri” Gilbert Brown, 80, of Mohawk, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 17, 2020.  She was a longtime member of Fairview Baptist Church.  She worked at American Enka and Walmart.  She was a loving wife and mother, who enjoyed spending time with her family.     She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Helen Gilbert; and brothers, Jim and Lloyd Gilbert.    Survivors include her...

Barbara A. Griffith Ferrell, 67, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at her home.  She was of the Baptist faith and was saved on Mothers’ Day in 2013.    She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Spetyla; parents, Melvin and Arlene Griffith Slone; sisters, Zella Shepherd and infant Caroline Griffith; brothers, Elzie Slone, Bud Griffith, Adrian Griffith, Jackie Griffith, Timmy Griffith, and infant David Earl Griffith; step-grandson,...

Billy Alvin Gibson, age 80, of Morristown, formerly of Smyrna, TN, passed away at his home on Friday, January 10, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his spouse, Donald Ramage; parents Jess and Gladys Gibson; and sisters Dorothy Short and Louise Holt. Billy is survived by his brother, Wayne “Hoot” Gibson and wife Jenny; several nieces and nephews including special nephews Jimmy Paul McDaniel and Herbert Young. The family will receive friends 1:00 – 3:00 PM...

Leonard “Doc” Murphy, 88, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his home in Russellville, after a long illness.  He served in the U.S. Army 1953-1955 and was a lifelong farmer.  He was preceded in death by his parents Riley and Mary Murphy; brothers, Roy and Ross Murphy; sisters, Louise Burgin, Helen Banner, and Betty Murphy.    Leonard is survived by his wife of 66 years, Imogene; sons, Allen (Eva) and Eddie Murphy; daughters...

Harold “Scott” Hannah, 80, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 8, 2020.  He was a member of Parkway Baptist Church.  He served in the United States Army.  He retired as a supervisor from Berkline, after 25 years of service.   He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Hannah; parents, Arville and Scottie Hannah; and 7 brothers.    Survivors include his children, Mark (Renea) Hannah; Lori Carmichael; Kim (Terry) McKinney;...

Roger Lee Coffey, age 82, of Bean Station, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 6th, 2020.     Roger Was preceded in death by his loving parents, Lee and Bonnie Coffey; brother, Foister Coffey; and a very special daughter in Law, Gail Coffey.   Roger leaves behind, his wife of 22 years, Lucille Coffey; son, Roger Lee Coffey Jr.; Lucille’s children who adored him, James Campbell and Jill (Matthew) Taylor; grandchildren, Simba Coffey and her fiancé Mark...

Mary Maxine Lawson, 92, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems.  She was a member of First Baptist Church Morristown for 35 years, and retired from Bell South, after over 30 years of service.     She was preceded in death by her husband Walter M. lawson; parents, Willie Ralph and Minnie Horner; and brother, Ralph Horner.   Survivors include her brother, James E. Horner; sister Elizabeth Inez Williams; as well as many...

Linda Lea Wilson, 70, of Morristown, passed away on January 5, 2020.   She was preceded in death by parents, Hazel Smith and George LeeRoy Smith; children, James Harville and Melinda Rodriguez; grandchildren, Kimberly Harville and Timothy Johnson and sister, Wanda Ramsey.      Survivors include daughters, Melanie (Rick) Johnsen and Carolyn (Coy) Johnson; like a son, Jimmy (Jennifer) Harville; grandsons William Schaeffer, III and Khristofer Johnsen; granddaughter,...

Meagan Gordon Kelley, 28, of Rogersville, passed away on January 5, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN.  She was a member of McKinney Chapel Church.     Meagan was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Dean; maternal grandparents, Ray and Mable Dean; and paternal grandparents, Fred and Maxie Gordon.   Meagan is survived by her children, Rylan Kelley, Maddie Gordon, and Morgan Kelley; father and stepmother, Stan and Greta Gordon of...

  Doyle L. Carpenter, 77, of Russellville passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, January 3,, 2020 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Elaine (Haun) Carpenter; a son, Greg Carpenter of Morganton, North Carolina and his wife, Teresa, and their two daughters, Peyton and Carly; a son, Tim Carpenter of Whitesburg and his wife, Ginger, and daughter, Amethyst; and several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. His...