All Obituaries

Thomas Michael “Mike” Clark, 66 of Morristown, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 17, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System.  He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Clark and brother, Earl Campbell. Mike was saved at an early age and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Graham, NC.   Mike was an agent with Western Southern Life for 27 years.  He loved antiques and loved being around people.   He is...

Roy Gilliam Helms, 58, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his father, William O’Keefe Helms. Roy leaves his beloved partner of 41 years, Jamie L. Helms; daughter, Natalie Helms Dougherty (Micah); and son, Roy Thomas (Ashli) Helms; mother, Anne H. Lorick; brothers; William O’Keefe Helms, Jr (Carol); sister, Constance Helms Shepherd (Rex); grandchildren, Vivianne Odette Suzanne Dougherty and Wells O’Keefe Dougherty as well as many...

Glenda Kay (Helton) Rogers, of Morristown, passed away in her sleep at home Monday, May 20, 2019.  She was born and grew up in Morristown.  She was a graduate of Morristown East.  Glenda was a seamstress at Modern, Shelby Williams and Volunteer Blind Industries.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn Buck and Mary Ruth Helton and sister-in-law, Velma Helton.  She is survived by her high school sweetheart of 49 years, Ron Rogers;...

  Gloria M. “Tootie” Murphy 64, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 14, 2019.  She was a member of Holt’s Missionary Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Evelyn Murphy; father and mother-in-law, Roy and Edith Murphy; brothers-in-law, Ben and LeRoy Murphy. Survivors include her husband of 40years, David Murphy; sons, Todd (Veronica) Hodges; Jason (Elizabeth) Murphy; grandchildren, Reagan Hodges; Jayden and Jasmine...

Kyle Buford Winstead, 86, of Morristown, TN, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his home.  Kyle was born on April 14, 1933.  He was a deacon and charter member of Fairview Bible Baptist Church.  He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather.  He loved to fish, garden, and turkey hunt.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Mamie Winstead; brothers, Eugene, Jackie, and Jimmy Winstead, and...

Danny Ray Stapleton, 75, of Morristown, TN, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Juanita Wester and his sister Kay Allen.    He is survived by, his wife, Patricia Bireley Stapleton; son, David Stapleton; daughter, LeaAnn (Gary) Holt; grandson, Andrew Swann; sister Joyce (L.C.) Taylor; and brother-in-law, Ron Allen.     Danny was born on...

Floyd “Bruce” Harville, 88, of Morristown passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems, after a lengthy illness.  He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and retired from both American Enka/BASF and the Hamblen County Highway Department.  He loved to farm, raise dogs, and, especially, spend time with his grandchildren.   He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rena Faye “Ren” Harville McDowell; sisters,...

Harold “Gomer” Ellison, 83, of Bean Station, born March 15, 1936 in Hamblen County, went  home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 28, 2019.  He was a member of Adriel Baptist Church and attended Highland Baptist Church.  He worked for the Kayo Gas Company for many years and retired from American Enka/BASF/ Lensing Fibers.     He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Clydia Ellison; brothers, Willard, Virgil and Emerson;...

Gladys Myers Ferguson, 84, of Morristown passed away peacefully Sunday, April 28, 2019 after a lingering illness.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Lon “LT” Ferguson; sisters, Hazel Beeler, Lou Claborn, and Dora Trent of Morristown; Dent Wolfe of Treadway; infant sister, Verdie Mae Myers; and two brothers, Dock Kermit Myers, of Russellville and Cass Myers of Thorn Hill, Tn. She was a member of Liberty Hill United Methodist Church where she was...

Quinton James “Cue Ball” Price, 45 of Morristown, went to be with the Lord, Monday April 29, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.  “He fought the hard fight”. He had a great passion for music and was a member of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans.  He was also an Iron worker for over 20 years and loved his trade.  He was preceded in death by his mother Joan Lawson; grandparents, Nevada and J.W. Deering; James R. and Gracie...