All Obituaries

 Geraldine “Gerry” Haskew Brittain, 92, passed away suddenly April 1, 2020  at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System in Morristown, TN.  Gerry was born July 10, 1927 in Morristown, the only child of Joseph and Carolyn (Goodin) Haskew. Gerry graduated from Middlesboro (KY) High School where she met her husband-to-be William H. “Bill” Brittain.  They married in May 1948 about a month before her graduation from the University of...

Kathryn Aylene Yount Swiney, 68, of Whitesburg, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville.  She was a member of Eastwood Baptist Church and worked as a nurse for over 20 years and retired from Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System.  She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and two great grandchildren, Jace and Joshua Long. She is survived by her husband of 47 years Danny “Ebb” Swiney; children, Robbie (Yvonne)...

Foy “AJ” N. Long, 70, of Whitesburg, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tn.  He served in the United States Air Force and was a commercial electrician for over 40 years.  After he retired, he spent his time tinkering and caring for his Blue Healer “Doc”.  He is preceded in death by his parents Joe C and Mattie Sue Long; brothers, Richard “R.D.” and Joe Don...

Edith Irene (Midge) Boyd 77, of Morristown, Tn. passed away at her home Wednesday, March 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She attended Heaven’s View Missionary Baptist Church.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Dewey Ray Boyd; parents, Willard and Zania Smith; sisters, Patricia Sawyer and Veglonia Brockwell; brothers, Albert Smith and Jake Smith. She is survived by her children, Shelia Boyd Howington, Michael (Tonia) Boyd, Tommy...

Janet Pauline Lamb Johns, 82, passed away March 24, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents Homer and Zelma Lamb; son, Steve Johns; brothers, James Lamb and Homer Lamb, Jr.; sister, Opal Stafford. Survivors include her daughter, Janine (Johnny)Taylor; granddaughters, Bethany Heuisler; Emily Moore, Madison Johns; grandsons, Jeb Moore, Shane Johns; great-grandchildren, Sophia Heuisler, Annabelle Anderson, Corbin Jackson, Carson Zain; sister, Helen Bruce, as well as several...

E. CHRISTINE GOAN, aged 93, passed away peacefully at her assisted living center on March 24, 2020. Chris, daughter of Lee and Esther Reagan, grew up in Morristown graduating from Morristown High School in 1944 and later involving herself in numerous art classes by several well-known East TN artists. She married Jack 0. Goan just prior to his entry into the WW II U.S. Army Air Corps. Throughout her life Chris was active in the Hamblen Co. community. She was a member of the First United...

Betty Jean Davis Cody, 72, of Morristown, was given a new body as she went home on March 23, 2020. Betty, known as “Meme” to many, loved well and was well-loved. With breaking hearts, her family was at her bedside to usher her into heaven by singing hymns, reading Scripture, and telling stories of thanksgiving for her well-lived life on earth. Most of all, her family whispered prayers of gratitude for a God who welcomed her to an eternal home, where she was healed from the many...

Jerry Lynn Pratt Long, 72, of Rogersville, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System after a brief illness. Jerry was a devout Christian, loving mother, grandmother and a friend to many.  She was of the Baptist faith and a longtime member of Morningside Baptist Church of Morristown.  She retired from Hamblen County Schools and enjoyed attending country and gospel music venues.  She was preceded in death by her...

Gary Van Calfee, I, 73, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.  He was awarded various honors and medals during his tour of duty.  He had a passion for gardening and Alabama football.  He especially loved spending time with his dog Barley.  He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Van Calfee, II; parents, Irene and Tillman Holt; sisters, Louise Secary and Gail Holt;...

George E. Ford, 80, of Morristown, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.  He joined Northside Baptist Church on December 30, 2010.  He enjoyed fishing, farming and he loved God.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Otha Wallen Ford; parents, Joe and Lizzie Ford; brothers, J.B. and James Ford; sisters, Linda Watts and Bobbie Hartsell.  He is survived by his daughter, Betty (Mike) Sanford; granddaughters, Samantha (Larry) Bridges, Matisha...