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Jerry Giles Newport, Tennessee

Jerry Leonard Giles, age 76, of Newport, Tennessee, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday morning, April 9, 2019. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Giles McCraney; father, Palmer Giles; and lifelong friend, Richard Bradford, all of Laurel, Mississippi. He is survived by his wife, of 54 years, Cheryl Grafton Giles; four daughters, Jennifer Lacy, Amy Williams, Mary Ellen Allen and Emily Arrowood; grandsons, Jared McAlister, Elijah Lacy and Uriah Williams; brother, Paul...

Jerry Leonard Giles, age 76, of Newport, Tennessee, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday morning, April 9, 2019. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Giles McCraney; father,...

James Burchell Morristown

James “Jim” Burchell, Jr., age 75, of Morristown passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Freedom Chapel Baptist Church. He loved sports. He coached and officiated in all youth sports in Hamblen County. He was inducted into the Morristown Recreational Hall of Fame after 35 years of service. He sold athletic equipment for 15 years; worked at Moore’s Chip Company 17 years; and then went to work for Hamblen County School...

James “Jim” Burchell, Jr., age 75, of Morristown passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Freedom Chapel Baptist Church. He loved sports. ...

Brian Doerer Morristown

Brian Daniel Doerer, age 54, of Morristown, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at his home. He is survived by his mother, Alma Joyce Doerer; brother, Michael Doerer; niece, Mellisa Marshall; great-niece, Alexis Marshall; great-nephew, Izaiah Marshall. A memorial service will be Friday, March 29, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at Holt’s Baptist Church with Rev. Alan Lamb officiating. Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home

Brian Daniel Doerer, age 54, of Morristown, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at his home. He is survived by his mother, Alma Joyce Doerer; brother, Michael Doerer; niece, Mellisa Marshall;...

Martin Longmire Whitesburg

Martin Shelling Longmire, age 88, of Whitesburg, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at The Heritage Center after a long illness. He was a member of Living Promise Lutheran Church. After graduating from Culver Military Academy, he continued his education at the University of Cincinnati where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He subsequently attended MIT where he obtained his PHD in Physics. He was honorably discharged from the US Air Force in...

Martin Shelling Longmire, age 88, of Whitesburg, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at The Heritage Center after a long illness. He was a member of Living Promise Lutheran Church. After...

Inez Martinez Morristown

Inez Martinez, age 64, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. A memorial service will be Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at the Pentecostal Church of Morristown on Jaybird Rd. Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

Inez Martinez, age 64, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. A memorial service will be Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at the...

William Clevenger Morristown

William (Bill) Royce Clevenger, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. He lived courageously and shared a wonderful loving life with his wife of 61 years, Ada Clevenger. From 1954 – 1956, Bill served in the 62nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion for the United States Army and was stationed in Mannheim, Germany. He spent over 30 years in the furniture industry with Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company overseeing operations in Morristown and...

William (Bill) Royce Clevenger, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. He lived courageously and shared a wonderful loving life with his wife of 61 years, Ada...

Earnest Littleton Rogersville

Earnest G. “Ernie” Littleton, age 77, of Rogersville, was called home to be with the Lord Monday, March 18, 2019. Earnest was born to the late Jay C. and Dellena Laura Littleton on June 3, 1941 in Jonesboro, TN. He worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years. He met his wife, Laurie Littleton while working there. After retirement, he and his wife moved to TN in 2006. They shared the last 13 ½ years together growing stronger with Jesus and their faith...

Earnest G. “Ernie” Littleton, age 77, of Rogersville, was called home to be with the Lord Monday, March 18, 2019. Earnest was born to the late Jay C. and Dellena Laura Littleton...

Grace Blagg Morristown

Grace Irene “Gracie” Blagg, age 83, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Life Care Center of Morristown. She was the sweetest little soul and quickly became friends with everyone she met. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles R. and Mary P. Blagg; sister, Donna Swisher; and brother, Clyde Blagg. She is survived by her brothers, Charles, Michael, David, Harry, Maurice, Joseph and Ronald Blagg; sisters, Lillie Lyons, Carolyn Caves, Rose...

Grace Irene “Gracie” Blagg, age 83, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Life Care Center of Morristown. She was the sweetest little soul and quickly...

Eddie Collins Morristown

Eddie Wayne Collins, age 72, of Morristown passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. He is preceded in death his son, Kevin Wayne Collins; parents, Howard and Sara Jarnagin Collins. He is survived by his children, Jennifer Wilson, Stephanie Liveri and Mark Allen (Jennifer) Collins; grandchildren, Chris Liveri, Troy Wilson and Kevin Tankersley; very close and dear friend, Wayne Livesay. Per Eddie’s request no services are planned. Arrangements by...

Eddie Wayne Collins, age 72, of Morristown passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. He is preceded in death his son, Kevin Wayne Collins; parents, Howard and...

Patsy Talley Morristown

Patsy Joann Talley, age 72, of Morristown, passed away peacefully Monday, March 4, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church but was saved, baptized and married at Enterprise Baptist Church. She was a retired department manager at Wal-Mart. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Rico Mae Bell Moore; brothers, Ralph and Ed Moore. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Johnny Talley; daughters, Tracey Talley and...

Patsy Joann Talley, age 72, of Morristown, passed away peacefully Monday, March 4, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church but was saved,...