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| 146 East Main Street
| Morristown, TN 37814
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Martha Kuhn Morristown

Martha Jane Kuhn, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gloria (Kinney) Hughes. Martha is survived by her sons, Douglas (Eva) Kuhn, and Neil (Aimee) Kuhn; daughter, Lisa Kuhn; her former husband of 25 years, Jack Kuhn; grandchildren, Ayla Rose and Koa Jack; step-grandchildren, Talmadge and Tabetha Bradley; sister, Susan (Richard) Ellingson; nieces, Claire (Randy) Jokella, Nora and Josie; great-niece and nephew, Jane and Ellie; nephew,...

Martha Jane Kuhn, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gloria (Kinney) Hughes. Martha is survived by her sons, Douglas (Eva) Kuhn, and...

Rose Mangum Morristown

“Her children will rise up and call her blessed…” Proverbs 31:28 Rose Marie Mangum, 86, our precious mother, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023. She is the daughter of Peter and Mary Yandura Jablonski and was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 17, 1936. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Rose was deeply loved by her family who adored her. She married the love of her life, James Larry Mangum, and...

“Her children will rise up and call her blessed…” Proverbs 31:28 Rose Marie Mangum, 86, our precious mother, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023. ...

David Weinreich Morristown

David E. Weinreich, 78, of Morristown, TN, formerly of Wakefield, Rhode Island passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was the son of the late, Frank and Harriet Weinreich. He is survived by his wife, Kristina Weinreich; daughter, Alyssa Weinreich; brother, Barry Weinreich. He served in the US Navy as an Aircraft Fuelman during the Vietnam Conflict on the USS Yorktown. He retired from Downtown Mall Partnership as the Building Maintenance Supervisor. He was a member, Captain,...

David E. Weinreich, 78, of Morristown, TN, formerly of Wakefield, Rhode Island passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was the son of the late, Frank and Harriet Weinreich. He is survived...

Michael Leveille Bybee

Michael Allen Leveille, age 80 of Bybee, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Jovie Leveille; 5 children; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; along with many loving friends and family. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 3 – 5 P.M. in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will follow at 5:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family. Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

Michael Allen Leveille, age 80 of Bybee, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Jovie Leveille; 5 children; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; along...

Patricia Taylor Morristown

Patricia G. Taylor, age 66, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Taylor; parents, Harold and Catherine Gilbert; grandson, Devean Kruger. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine (Brad Worley) Kruger; grandchildren, Austin and Hayleey (Austin Nicely) Kruger, Kiara Worley; great-grandchildren, Damien and Davari Nicely; sisters, Diana and Carol Ellison; niece, Tasha Ellison; nephews,...

Patricia G. Taylor, age 66, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Taylor; parents, Harold...

Melanie Wardroup Rutledge

Melanie Cordle Wardroup, age 53 of Rutledge, TN, passed away on Jan. 3, 2023 at UTMC surrounded by her family. She was a teacher for Grainger Co. schools for 22 years. She loved teaching and her students immensely. Prior to her teaching days, she was a youth service officer at Mountain View Youth Development Center for 8 years. She loved the beach, PRINCE, the Vols and the Dallas Cowboys; but more than anything she loved her family and friends, especially her two grand babies. Melanie is...

Melanie Cordle Wardroup, age 53 of Rutledge, TN, passed away on Jan. 3, 2023 at UTMC surrounded by her family. She was a teacher for Grainger Co. schools for 22 years. She loved teaching and her...

James Hopson Claiborne County

James Ernest Hopson, age 88, of Claiborne County, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alice Hopson; brothers, Earl and Lemmie Hopson; sisters, Louvernia Driver, Bobbie Kenner, and Charlene Posey; son, Ralph Hopson; daughter, Dorothy Carpenter; nephew, Darren Kenner. He is survived by his sister, Bernice Templeton; son, James Hopson; nephew, Jody Posey; niece, Sue Coffey; grandchildren, Leah Hopson, Briella...

James Ernest Hopson, age 88, of Claiborne County, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alice Hopson; brothers,...

Kenneth Solomon Morristown

Kenneth Eugene Solomon, 91, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2022. He was the owner/operator of King Solomon Motors for 57 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Christine D. Solomon; son, Virgil Eugene Solomon; brothers, Leroy and Earl Solomon; sister, Marie Smith. He is survived by his son, Walter (Carmen) Solomon; two grandsons, James (Holley) Solomon and Dustin (Casey) Solomon; 4 great-grandchildren, Connor, Kaitlyn, Brayden and Kyra Solomon;...

Kenneth Eugene Solomon, 91, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2022. He was the owner/operator of King Solomon Motors for 57 years. He was preceded in death by his...

Donald Purkey Morristown

Donald Weems “Donnie” Purkey, age 74, of Morristown, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son, Terrence Shawn Purkey; parents, E. Shields and Lela M. Purkey; brother, Joseph F. Purkey. He is survived by his children, Terra (Anthony) May, Travis Purkey, Tanna Purkey; grandchildren, Tyler May, Trevor Purkey, Tanner May, Taryn May; granddaughter in love, Sierra Ball; siblings, Betty Purkey, Janice (Lowell) Mills, Doyle...

Donald Weems “Donnie” Purkey, age 74, of Morristown, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son, Terrence Shawn Purkey;...

April Sharp Treadway

April Denise Sharp, age 45, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Janice Greene Sharp, II; sister, Lisa Johnson; great-nephew, Noah Massengill; brother-in-law, Willie Massengill; grandmother, Ethel Greene. She is survived by her daughter, Dionnica Kinsler; grandchildren, Kelijah Kinsler, Keidan Kinsler and Nevaeh Johnson; sister, Angie Massengill; brother, Ralph Sharp, III; along with several nieces, nephews, and other family...

April Denise Sharp, age 45, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Janice Greene Sharp, II; sister, Lisa Johnson; great-nephew,...