All Obituaries

Betty Sykes Self, 82, of Russellville, passed away at her home November 10, 2018.  She was a member of Westview Baptist Church in Morristown and was retired from Morristown Utility Systems.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Ethel Holston Sykes. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Doyle Self; sister, Delorice (Roy Gene) Bell; brother, Doug Sykes, all of Morristown; nieces, Bethany (Chad) Fields and  children, Caleb and Brandlin; Patti...

William Earl Edwards, 96, of Morristown, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at Heritage Center in Morristown. He was born January 20, 1922 in Grainger County, TN to Houston and Leona Trent Edwards.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ilene Drinnon Edwards; sisters, Fannie Pearson and Edna Helton; brothers, Edgar, Gale, Milum and Cline.   He is survived by his daughter, Janice (Gary) Wilson of Morristown; granddaughter Nikki Davis Hensley and great-granddaughter...

  Amanda “Marie” Dalton, 86, of Morristown, stepped into heaven on Thursday, November 8, 2018.   She was a 75year member of Fairfield Baptist Church serving many years as Sunday School teacher to both children and the Senior Adult Women’s class. She also sang in the choir and loved working in the kitchen during VBS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy B. Dalton and parents, William A. and Paralee Long Shannon.    Marie is...

Brenda L. Grooms, 60, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at her home after an extended illness.  Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, June and Lizzie Moore; sister, Geraldine Pike and brother, Roger Moore.  She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church in Whitesburg and retired from Jefferson County Schools. Brenda is survived by her husband of 40 years, Charles Grooms; son and daughter-in-law Chad (Ashley) Grooms; granddaughter, Ava Combs;...

  Phyllis Childress Jones, 72, of Morristown, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at The Heritage Center in Morristown.  She was preceded in death by her     husbands, Ray Childress and James Jones Sr; parents, Henry McBee and Martha Caudill, along with a brother, Dennis McBee. She is survived by her children, Charles Childress; Leann (Dennis) Singleton; and Chris Childress; grandchildren, Blake Childress, Ethan Childress, Sean Singleton, and...

Lonnie Joe Fox, 70, of Morristown, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He loved to be outdoors. He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping in the woods. Lonnie was known and loved by many as "Pore Man's Sage" for his writings and poetry. Hewas preceded in death by his father, Bud Fox, and brother, Lynn Fox. Survivors include his children, Rachel (Mike) Webber, Joey Fox,...

William “Bill” Rader, 92, of Morristown, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church ad sang in the choir for several decades.  He was a Sergeant in the Army Reserves and retired from Enka.  Bill was a member of the Lions Club and a faithful VOLS fan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ina Ruth Rader; parents, Richard and Myrtle Rader; brother, James; sisters,...

Doris Greene, 92, of Morristown, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 30, 2018.  Doris was born in Southampton, England and came to America in 1946.  She was saved and baptized at War Creek Baptist Church in Sneedville, Tn.   Doris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Greene; parents, sister and brothers. She is survived by her son Dennis (Edna) Greene and daughter, Rita...

Edna Ruth Ballard, 91, of Whitesburg, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Regency Retirement Village.  She was a member of Bible’s Chapel Baptist Church in Midway, TN. and she retired from Berkline Industries.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Sarah Ballard; two brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her sister Lida Kate Ballard; four nieces, one nephew, and a host of other friends and family. The family will receive...

Harold Manning Hodges, 82 of Milton FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Harold was born in Morristown TN and lived there until he joined the military.  He retired from the US Navy in Milton Florida after 21 years of service.  Harold loved watching college football, enjoyed dancing, traveling and going out to dinner.  He was preceded in death by parents Charles Irvin Hodges & Nannie Mitchell Hodges, son Timothy Glenn...