All Obituaries

Hubert Nichols, age 74, of Russellville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 7, 2023.  He is the son of the late Charlie and Virgie Nichols.   He was preceded in death by his sisters, Velma Baker, Argline Moyers, and Lois Roberts; brothers, Eckel, George, and Oscar Nichols; father and mother-in-law, Tommy Lynn and Delia Gulley Stroud; sisters-in-law, Margie Thompson; brothers-in-law, Johnny Stroud, Steve Stroud, Tim Strange, John Fay Burke, Don Duncan, Orville...

On February 2, 2023, Erik Sloan Crockett, passed away at the age of 42.  He was from Morristown, TN.  He is survived by his dad, Rev. Hal Crockett; mother, Jerri Parker Crockett; sister, Tish Beck; niece, Ashley Hite, nephew, Derek Hite; nephew, Seth Beck; daughter, Emma Mayfield; special friend, Phyllis Gibson; and her daughter, Shania Gibson; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as many friends. The family will receive friends from 5-7, Tuesday, February...

Robert Trent Russell passed away Wednesday, February 1 in Morristown, Tennessee from natural causes; he was 81 years old. Russell was born in December 1941 in Morristown. He attended Morristown-Hamblen East High School, where he met Georganna Slabbekorn; the two wed in May 1961. Russell served in the US Air Force from 1963-1967, receiving Vietnam Service Medals in 1966 and 1967. Upon returning to the states, Russell attended the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, where he earned BS and...

Obituary: James E. “Buddy” Wampler SR., age 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 30, 2023. Buddy was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 63 years, Joy Wampler; his father Robert Fred Wampler; mother, Carrie Elizabeth Reagan Wampler; Sister Bessie Deleonardo; Sister Miss Kate Wampler and half-brother Wayne Wampler.   Buddy is survived by his sisters Ruth Hubbard of Morristown and Peggy Dawson (Don) of Jefferson...

Richard Lee Ford, 75, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord, Sunday January 29, 2023.  He was saved at the age of 27and was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church for over 50 years.  He retired from Shelby Williams after over 40 years of service.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Lizzie Ford; sisters, Bobbie Hartsell, Linda Watts; brothers, JB Ford, James Ford, and George Ford; brother-in-law, Jimmy Watts. He is survived by his wife of 36...

Linda Shipley, age 73, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 28, 2023.  She was a former salesclerk for Lancaster’s Jewelers in Greeneville; teacher assistant for the Hamblen County School System, and an independent Avon Sales Representative for 16 years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George “Bill” and Ruby Gregg; grandparents, Fred and Nettie Gregg; Clark and Sarah Ethel Henry; special uncles Shorty (Etta) Gregg and Junior Jaynes. She...

Louise Brewer Murray, 65, went home to be with the Lord, peacefully surrounded by her three children, brother, granddaughter and other close family and friends, in her home Friday, January 27, 2023, in Johnson City, TN. Louise was born September 16, 1957, in Oak Ridge, TN.  She was a deeply devoted, loving and dedicated mother and grandmother.  Louise was a kind, loving, and generous woman and was loved by all who knew her. She was a member of Westview Baptist Church in...

Sheila Long Gordon, 79, passed away on January 25, 2023. She was born on July 23,1943, in Knox County to Robert and Lucille Long. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in the Gibbs Community. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She attended Gibbs, Morristown High School, and Carson Newman College. Shelia was loved by everyone that knew her and had many friends. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Robert and Lucille Long. She is survived...

Bonnie Jo Jarnagin, 82 went to be with the Lord peacefully at her home Monday, January 23, 2023.  She was a longtime member of Roe Junction Baptist Church in Morristown.  For many years, she played shortstop for recreation league softball. Bonnie was an adult caregiver for several years and an avid Josh Turner fan.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, William “Bill” Jarnagin; daughter, Barbara Lane and infant daughter, Sandra...

Greg Hurst, 55, of Morristown, passed away on January 14, 2023, at Morristown Hamblen Health Care System.  He was the owner of Hurst Real Estate and Auction Company.  He served as the immediate past president of the Lakeway Area Association of Realtors and as a board member of the Tennessee Auction Association.  He was a graduate of the Certified Auctioneers Institute.  Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Kenny and Helen Hurst. He is survived by his...