All Obituaries

John 8:12 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” Michael Lee Nichols, age 61, of Bean Station, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born on January 30, 1965, in Kingsport, Tennessee, Michael was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He gave his life to Christ and loved listening to gospel music. He worked for many years at Custom Woodwork and later at ...

Larry Franklin Cook, age 75, of Mooresburg, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City. He was a member of Mooresburg Baptist Church; an ordained minister; and retired from TRW in Rogersville. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all. He loved working with wood, making caskets and cedar chests. He was preceded in death by his parents, John, and Joy Carpenter Cook; brother, Dale Cook; grandfather who was like a ...

Grover C. Edwards, Jr., age 73, of Rogersville, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 at The Heritage Center in Morristown. No services are planned. Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

William Landon James, age 63, of Mohawk, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a loving husband, father, and hard worker. He drove a school bus and was a custodian for Greene County Schools. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence James; sister, Kima Denise Bean. He is survived by his wife, Lisa James; sons, Landon Jr and Michael Luke James; grandchildren, Addy, and Eli James; mother, Meritta James; niece, Olivia (Kenny) Trent; great-niece, ...

J W West, age 92, of Talbott, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at his home. He was a Navy Veteran and served on the U.S. York Town during 1956 through 1958. He had a love for street rods, drag cars, and drag racing. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Virginia Ann West; parents, Clifford and Rose Mary West. He is survived by his sons, Larry (Mari) West, Beacher (Tracy) Gregg, and Carter (Jennifer) Gregg; granddaughter, Stevie Ann (Travis) Hutsell; 3 great-grandchildren, ...

Gage Storm Lee Price, age 31, of Bean Station, went home to be with his Lord and brother, Cody, Monday, June 15, 2026, at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, William Franklin Price, Jr.; brother, William “Cody” Price; grandfather, William Franklin, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Helen Lee Ann Price; stepfather, Don Williams; sister, Amber Katherine Jean Price; grandmother, Flora Jean Price; Nana, Rhonda Kelly; nieces, Novalee Reighn Lay, and Carlee Lee Ann Jean ...

Jack Steven "Steve" Carroll, age 76, of Morristown, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was saved at an early age at Spruce Pine Baptist Church in Mooresburg. He later became a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Steve was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He was born and raised in Morristown. He owned his own construction business and was co-owner of Carroll’s Grocery for many years. He was preceded in ...

Martha Rosa Thornburg, age 33, of Morristown, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 6-7 P.M. in the chapel of Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.  Memorial service will follow at 7:00 P.M. Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

Christopher Lee Howerton, age 63, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. No services are being planned. Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

Richard (Dick) Giddish, 93, of Morristown, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born on December 7, 1932, in Bristol, CT to Andrew and Gertrude Giddish. Dick is survived by his loving wife of almost 71 years, Marilyn Giddish. He passed away just ten days shy of their 71st wedding anniversary on June 18, 1955.  He is survived by their three children, Lin (Jack) Maloney of Morristown, ...