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Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home
| 146 East Main Street
| Morristown, TN 37814
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Dennis Long, Sr. Morristown

Dennis Franklin Long, Sr. age, 71, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. He attended Swann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Dandridge. He was preceded in death by his parents, James William and Julia Long; brothers, Robert “Pete” Long, Melvin “Snake” Long, and infant brother, Rozwell Long; sisters, Margaret Broyles and Wanda Seals; grandson, Nathan Sutherland. He is survived by his son, Dennis Frank...

Dennis Franklin Long, Sr. age, 71, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. He attended Swann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in...

Michael "Mike" Kilpatrick Newport

Michael “Mike” Gregg Kilpatrick, age 72, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was of the Presbyterian faith. He was a longtime educator in the Hamblen and Cocke County school systems. He was preceded in death by his parents, R.D. “Bob” and Nancy Katherine Kilpatrick; brothers, Rick Kilpatrick and Steve Kilpatrick. He is survived by his wife, Melba Greene Kilpatrick; daughter, Jessica; grandson that he adored, Davis Kilpatrick...

Michael “Mike” Gregg Kilpatrick, age 72, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was of the Presbyterian faith. He was a longtime educator in the Hamblen and...

Sylvia Cressler Morristown

Sylvia Cochran Cressler, age 75, of Morristown, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022. She was born September 24, 1946 at Brown Hospital in Royston, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron Sylvanius and Mattie Anne Macomson Cochran; along with many aunts and uncles that she loved dearly. She is survived by her daughter, Erin M. Monk-Tharp; son-in-law, J. Michael Tharp; granddaughter, Lorelei Tharp; grandson, Tucker Tharp; along with numerous cousins and other loved ones. She...

Sylvia Cochran Cressler, age 75, of Morristown, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022. She was born September 24, 1946 at Brown Hospital in Royston, GA. She was preceded in death by her...

Gary Wilder Whitesburg

Gary Lynn Wilder, age 66, of Whitesburg, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was saved and baptized at a young age and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Kyle Wilder, Sr; mother, Minnie Pearl Drinnon Wilder; sister, Phyllis Helton; brother-in-law, Ray Cobb; husband-in-law, Steve O. Alexander. He is survived by his wife, Julie M. Wilder of 42 years; daughter, Rachel (Anthony) Gilland;...

Gary Lynn Wilder, age 66, of Whitesburg, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was saved and baptized at a young age and was of...

Wanda Kirby Morristown

Wanda Ann Whatley Kirby, 78, died on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Wanda grew up in Tampa, FL and was a fourth generation Floridian. She graduated from Plant High School, before attending Wesleyan College in Macon, GA and getting married. She was a reporter at the Tampa Tribune and St. Petersburg Times for many years, which fed her love of knowledge and people. An adventurous spirit, she moved to Morristown in 2006 knowing no one, but quickly made many friends through her activities...

Wanda Ann Whatley Kirby, 78, died on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Wanda grew up in Tampa, FL and was a fourth generation Floridian. She graduated from Plant High School, before attending...

Jerry Cowan Jefferson City

Jerry O’Neal Cowan, age 75, of Jefferson City, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was retired from Berkline after 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Cowan; daughter, Heather Cowan; parents, Ulyss and Octavia Surber Cowan. He is survived by his son, Nicholas (Danielle) Cowan; granddaughters, Faith and Dorah Cowan; grandson, Emmerson Cowan; brothers, Michael (Charlotte) Cowan, Carl (Barbara) Cowan, Junior (Nancy)...

Jerry O’Neal Cowan, age 75, of Jefferson City, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was retired from Berkline after 20 years of service. He was...

Norma Crider Morristown

Norma Jean Crider, age 91, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Benny Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

Norma Jean Crider, age 91, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 12:00 –...

Robin Ramsey Underwood Thorn Hill

Robin Louise Underwood, age 55, of Thorn Hill, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by her son, Brandon Scott Ramsey; father, Jackie Kimbrough; niece, Chassidy Kimbrough, brother, Philip Kimbrough. She is survived by her husband, Danny Underwood; daughter, Kasey Foley and Jennifer Underwood; mother, Ella Louise Wardroup; father-in-law, Cas Underwood; sisters, Tracy Kimbrough, Kristi Cagle, Shana Presley; brothers, David and Alan Kimbrough;...

Robin Louise Underwood, age 55, of Thorn Hill, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by her son, Brandon Scott Ramsey; father, Jackie Kimbrough; niece,...

Barbara Burns Morristown

Barbara Sue Talbott Burns, age 79, passed peacefully at her home after a long fight with Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Barbara was born on July 16, 1942 to Charles and Murtice Talbott in Maryville, TN. She attended school at Everett and enjoyed playing high school basketball. After graduating high school Barbara married her husband Bill Burns, and they were married for 63 years. A loving wife and mother, Barbara raised their four children and later worked as...

Barbara Sue Talbott Burns, age 79, passed peacefully at her home after a long fight with Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Barbara was born on July 16, 1942 to Charles and Murtice...

Andrew "A.J." Dalton Russellville

Andrew “A.J.” Joseph Dalton, age 36, of Russellville, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shelia Jarnagin; wife, Desiree Drinnon. He is survived by his father, Oak Dalton; sisters, Kristin Dalton and Misty Sabins; along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins. No services are being planned. Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

Andrew “A.J.” Joseph Dalton, age 36, of Russellville, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shelia Jarnagin; wife, Desiree Drinnon. He is survived...