All Obituaries

John Raymond Bean, born September 20, 1936 in Blount County, Tn. died January 11, 2019 at his home in Morristown, surrounded by loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Raymond and Mary Rebecca Allen Bean and a sister, Jean Allen Bean Zamzow. He is survived by his wife, Christine Watkins Bean; sons, Allen Henry Bean of Richmond, Va.; Keith Raymond and wife Iris Schmakeit-Bean of Munster, Germany and Gary Bean of Morristown; daughters, Laura Kay and Art Hickey of...

Judy Carolyn Morgan (Simpson) died peacefully surrounded by family on January 10th, 2019, at the age of 74.  She is proceeded in death by her parents James and Anna Lee Simpson; sisters, Lib Wright and Ann Gentry. Judy is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of more than 54 years, Ray Dean Morgan Sr.; daughters Tina Chelette (Gary), Donna Vandiver (Dean) and son Ray Dean Morgan Jr. (Donette); grandchildren, Brandon Anderson, Casey Anderson, Zachary Bardwell, Anna Mae...

Ervin (Buck) L. Haager Sr., age 92, passed away January 10, 2019 at Erwin Health Care Center in Erwin, Tn.  He had a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure.  He was a member of New Life Baptist Church and loved to talk about the Lord.  Ervin served his country in the United States Navy.  He married Violet Petty and they had four children; Sandie Guenther, Richard, Ervin Jr. (Phoebe), and John (Linda).  Many grandchildren; Richard Bryan,...

On January 10th, 2019 Perry Robert Davis Sr. was called home to be with the Lord.  He is preceded in death by his parents Grady C. Davis and Beryl P. Davis, brother John C. Davis, sister Daiselle Veach all of Selma, Alabama, a son Paul Derek Davis and grandson James Dean Harney of North Carolina.  He is survived by his wife Ernestine “Teenie” Davis (Selma, Alabama), son Perry Davis Jr and wife Dee Dee Davis (Morristown Tn) Daughter Kelly and husband Mark Parlier...

Kenneth “Kenny” Lee Claiborne, 65, of Morristown, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at U. T. Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Ann Claiborne; brother, Larry Claiborne; sister, Dorothy Boyd and companion, Connie Bolden. Kenny enjoyed watching football; especially the New England Patriots.  Since a child, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping; anything that allowed him to...

Cody S. Adkins, 29, of Rogersville, TN passed away on December 31, 2018.  Cody was a loving and faithful husband to wife Katie, father to Michael Kurtis and future baby Adkins.  Cody had an exuberant personality and made a huge impact on all who had the honor of knowing him. He never met a stranger, loving to laugh and make others laugh as well. He was proud to be an Army Veteran, an avid Vols fan, and the “best d*** FedEx courier in Greene...

Deloris Hurley 82, of Whitesburg, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 3, 2019.  She retired from Hamblen County Board of Education and taught at Fairview Marguerite and East Ridge Middle School.  She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Whitesburg.  Deloris was a proud member of U.T. Cancer Survivors Group and Order of the Eastern Star.  She cherished spending time with her family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents...

Kenneth “Kenny” Lee Claiborne, 65, of Morristown, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at U. T. Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Ann Claiborne; brother, Larry Claiborne; sister, Dorothy Boyd and companion, Connie Bolden.   Kenny enjoyed watching football; especially the New England Patriots.  Since a child, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping; anything that...

Edd Rich, 87 of Russellville, TN passed away on December 28 at 9:19am peacefully at his home. Edd was born July 15, 1931 to Leva and J.W. Rich and had five brothers and sisters. Edd was a faithful and loving husband to Ella Jean (Henard) Rich for sixty-seven years. He was a beloved father of Rita (Rich) Hillhouse and Eddie Rich and a wonderful granddaddy. Edd was a master auto upholsterer and owner of Greeneville Auto Trim and Edd’s Auto Trim. He loved restoring antique cars and...

Aileen Courtney Early, age 87, passed away December 23, 2018 at the Heritage Center.  She was retired from Shelby-Williams and a faithful member of Catherine Nenney Baptist Church, having served as pianist and church clerk. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Early; parents, Fred and Mary Courtney; brother, Eugene Courtney; son-in-law, Bob Gronewald; and brother-in-law, Lawrence Range.  She is survived by daughters, Janet (Gale) Holdway, Deb Gronewald, Karen...