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| 146 East Main Street
| Morristown, TN 37814
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Marcella Gibson Bean Station

Marcella Ann Gibson, age 74, of Bean Station, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobert and Ruth Gilliam Gibson. She is survived by her children, Romona (JR) Greene and Joey Graham; grandchildren, Dustan and Kristy Fowler, Brandy and Carson Lakes, and Tyler Graham; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Dawson, Austin, Brandon, and Kaylee; along with several other family members and friends. A graveside/interment service will be Monday,...

Marcella Ann Gibson, age 74, of Bean Station, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobert and Ruth Gilliam Gibson. She is survived by her...

Robin Mullins Rogersville

Robin “Goober” Lynn Mullins, age 55, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 with his family by his side. Robin enjoyed helping others so matter who they were. He was a loving husband, son, father, and grandfather. Being a papaw was what he loved the most in life. His grandkids were his whole world. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Wanda Mullins; mom, Erma Mullins; brother, Rick Mullins; sister, Tracy Whitt; son, Bobby (Melissa) Mullins; daughter,...

Robin “Goober” Lynn Mullins, age 55, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 with his family by his side. Robin enjoyed helping others so matter who they were. He was a loving...

Johnny Hayes Bulls Gap

Johnny Wayne Hayes, age 53, of Bulls Gap, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Hawkins County Memorial Hospital. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son. He was someone who never meet a stranger. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Hayes; sister, Easteline Hayes. He is survived by his wife, Tina Robinson Hayes; children, Ashley Hayes, Johnathon (Sam) Hayes, Courtney Russell, Landon Hayes, and Fayda Hayes; 7 grandchildren; mother, Lizzie Hayes;...

Johnny Wayne Hayes, age 53, of Bulls Gap, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Hawkins County Memorial Hospital. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son. He was...

Richard Lay Morristown

Richard Travis Lay, age 43, was carried by angels to meet Jesus on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alfred and Lavena Milwee, and C.R. and Wilma Lay. Left to cherish his memories are his parents, Dickie and Teresa Lay, Morristown; brother, Roger Lay, Greeneville, TN; sister, Bridgette (Matt) Akins, Colchester, VT; children, Brayden Lay, Knoxville, TN, Noel Norton, of Nashville, Paisley Lay, Knoxville, TN; nieces, Autumn Mabe, Corbin, KY,...

Richard Travis Lay, age 43, was carried by angels to meet Jesus on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alfred and Lavena Milwee, and C.R. and Wilma...

DeNesa Ford Orebank

DeNesa “NeNe” Joy (Carter-Kesterson) Ford, 67, of the Orebank Community, left her tired, broken body behind, to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, September 13, 2023. She was a 23-year breast cancer survivor, and bravely fought many battles, including a lifelong struggle with Mental Health. She loved Jesus, her Daddy, and all God’s creatures. She attended Notre Dame Catholic Church, when her health permitted. Her most valuable gift to her children is ensuring they knew...

DeNesa “NeNe” Joy (Carter-Kesterson) Ford, 67, of the Orebank Community, left her tired, broken body behind, to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, September 13, 2023. She was a...

Johnny Carpenter Morristown

Johnny Claude Carpenter, age 90, passed away in his home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He celebrated his 90th birthday on August 28 with his family and friends. Claude was born on August 28, 1933 and raised on Cloud’s Creek, Hawkins County, TN. During his life he proudly served in the US Army. Afterward, he lived in Morristown working at JC Penney, Walmart, Ingles and owned a small cleaning business while raising their 4 children with his late wife, Phyllis...

Johnny Claude Carpenter, age 90, passed away in his home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He celebrated his 90th birthday on August 28 with his family and friends. Claude was born on...

Julie Stubblefield Morristown

Julie Ann Stubblefield, age 53, of Morristown, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. She was preceded in death by her parents, Danny and Dorothy Carpenter; brother, Danny Wayne Carpenter. Survivors include her sons, Joshua (Katherine) Stubblefield & Daniel Carpenter; boyfriend, Roger McCravey; sister, Georgina (Jody) Rines; grandchildren, Kaleah and Jaylen Stubblefield, Kristopher, Isaiah, and Josiah Carpenter; along with several nieces...

Julie Ann Stubblefield, age 53, of Morristown, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. She was preceded in death by her parents, Danny and Dorothy...

Walter Chapman Morristown

Walter Claude Chapman, age 71, of Morristown, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at his home. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 5 – 7 P.M. in the chapel of Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 P.M. Graveside/interment services will be Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. at Jarnagin Cemetery. Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

Walter Claude Chapman, age 71, of Morristown, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at his home. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 5 – 7 P.M. in the chapel...

Ellen Stump Morristown

Ellen Doris Stump, age 86, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She did volunteer work for the Hamblen County Genealogical Society and a former employee of the Dollar General Store. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Stump; son, James Stump; parents, Charlie and Fannie Livingston; sister, Shirley Gordon; brother, John Livingston. She is survived by her daughters, Donna (Scotty) Brooks, and Chelsea Stump;...

Ellen Doris Stump, age 86, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She did volunteer work for the Hamblen County Genealogical...

Danny Faughn Sevierville

Danny Lee Roy Faughn, age 80, of Sevierville, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at LeConte Medical Center. The family is planning a memorial service for a later date. Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

Danny Lee Roy Faughn, age 80, of Sevierville, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at LeConte Medical Center. The family is planning a memorial service for a later date. Arrangements by...