Joseph Earl Brooks (J.E.) passed away Monday, April 20, 2026. He was the son of Earl and Lula Belle Brooks; JE was one of seven children.  He leaves his wife of sixty-six years, Janice Sluss Brooks; three adult children, Melissa McCoy and her husband Dr. Michael, Kenneth Brooks, PhD and his wife Danijela, and Kristin Waldschlager and her husband Paul; five much loved grandchildren, Isaac and Jacob Waldschlager, Ashley, Allison and Sylvia Brooks; three great grandchildren, Noah, Raife, ...

  Andrew Franklin “Frank” Parvin, age 73, of Tazewell, formerly of Russellville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. He was born on January 8, 1953. He retired from auto mechanic work and enjoyed car racing with his friends. Above all else Andrew Frank would want to be remembered for his love of his savior Jesus Christ, his faith was the foundation of his life. He was a member of Lee Valley Church. Andrew Frank will be leaving a ...

Ralph (Buck) H. Long went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.  To know Buck was to love him. He was a loving Husband, Father, and Papaw. He was saved at an early age at Buffalo Baptist Church. He was a faithful member of Calvue Missionary Baptist Church for 57 years, serving as an active Deacon for 37 years. Buck will be remembered most for his gift of helping others. He served in the Morristown Rescue Squad for 28 years, where he held the Chaplain office for many of those ...

Kathleen Theresa Blanken, 78, of Morristown, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. Theresa was always a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was known for being a founding member of the Hamblen County Car Club. Theresa is preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Elmer Blanken; son, Jimmy Henry England; parents, Patterson McCeney Fairall and Mary Jessie Reese; sisters, Linda Muriel Willson and Mary Patricia Daniels; and brothers, Patterson “Herky” McCeney Fairall and ...

Patricia Gale Atkins Singleton, 76, of Morristown, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 11, 2026, at her residence.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Katherine Atkins; sister, Kay Shelton; aunt, Blanche (Lovin) Bell; nephew, Scotty Shelton; as well as several other aunts and uncles.   Survivors include her sons, Jimmy (Cassie) Mullins and Todd (Ray) Mullins; grandchildren, Haley Mullins and Tre Mullins; great grandson, Emmett Young; nephew, ...

Charles Leroy Collins, Sr., 75 years young, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. Charles is preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Vicki Collins; mother, Lucille Seals; father, Clarance Collins; and brothers, Jimmy Collins and Kieth Collins. Charles is survived by his children, Ron (Wendy) Shelton, Charles Collins, Jr., Melissa (Robert) Darnell, and Margaret Stanley; sister, Marie (Bob) Cuneo; brothers, Clarance Collins, Jr. and Freddie Collins; sister-in-law, Brenda Stanford; ...

Margaret Meta (Fowler) Gardner, age 87, of Morristown, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home, on March 27, 2026. She was born on August 1, 1938, in Hamblen County, Tennessee, to Isaac and Ethel Fowler. Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husband of fifty years, Charles Edward Gardner; her parents, Isaac and Ethel Fowler; sisters, May Fowler Knight, Jewel Fowler Harbin, Beulah Fowler Purgason, Juanita Fowler Stroud, and Johnnie Fowler Douthat; and brother, Alonzo ...

Anne Brittain Sparkman, 75, passed away peacefully at her home on March 8, 2026, in Morristown, Tennessee. Born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, Anne was raised in East Tennessee, where she developed the strong values and warmth that would define her life. In 1980, she moved to Texas, where she built a home and career, remaining there for more than three decades before returning to Tennessee in 2016. Anne was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Ronald Sparkman, who passed away in 2015. ...

Claude James Weston, age 90, of Morristown, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Heritage Center of Morristown. He was a member of Roe Junction Baptist Church, where he was an active member of the church for years. Claude is preceded in death by his wife, Opal Weston; parents, Dana and Shirley Weston; brothers, Ted, Dana, Joe, and Jerry Weston; sisters, Beatrice Seals, Cassie Weston, and Debbie Richardson. Claude is survived by his son, Rick (Connie) Weston; ...

Roy Lee Lawson, 76, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, March 22, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to his family.  He was saved at the age of 12, a decision that guided his life with faith and quiet conviction. Roy was a beloved husband to his wife Velna.  They shared 35 wonderful years of marriage.  Together, they built a life rooted in love, loyalty and unwavering companionship.  As a father and grandfather, he provided guidance, support, loving ...