Jerry L. Collins - age 79 of Knoxville was called home to our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Jerry was born on July 5, 1941 in Knoxville, TN and graduated from East High School. He joined the Army and then the Air Force dutifully serving more than twenty years before retiring as a decorated Master Sergeant in 1980. He then carried on with excellence in a second career at Friden. Jerry enjoyed traveling and was able to do so for both of his career choices. He lived in many places, but his home was always Knoxville, and he was an avid Vols fan. He was a fountain of knowledge, never quitting learning, and is remembered fondly by his spirited, intelligent, and humorous...

Wanda Bitner Rimmer Huff - age 81 of Lenoir City went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved dog, Mikki. She retired from First TN Bank, East End, after 30 years of service. Wanda was an active and faithful member of Clear Springs Baptist Church and played the organ for many years at the church. She was instrumental in setting up a ministry for making Prayer Shawls and Afghans which she made herself. She also made hats for babies and mittens and hot chocolate for the homeless. Preceded in death by parents, Lucky and Queen Bitner; first husband, Carlos Rimmer; second husband, David Huff; and step-son, Victor Huff....

Wanda Bitner Rimmer Huff - age 81 of Lenoir City went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved dog, Mikki. She retired from First TN Bank, East End, after 30 years of service. Wanda was an active and faithful member of Clear Springs Baptist Church and played the organ for many years at the church. She was instrumental in setting up a ministry for making Prayer Shawls and Afghans which she made herself. She also made hats for babies and mittens and hot chocolate for the homeless. Preceded in death by parents, Lucky and Queen Bitner; first husband, Carlos Rimmer; second husband, David Huff; and step-son, Victor Huff....

Neil, James Ardon - age 81of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, after a short illness. He was a retiree of White Lily Flour and the owner of Neil's Gallery in The Glades Arts and Crafts area of Gatlinburg, TN. Jim was preceded in death by parents, William Lee Neil and Stella Johnson Neil; brother, Jack Lee Neil; and sister, Dorothy Luella Neil Moore. He is survived by wife, Peggy Woods Neil; daughter Waynett (Winnie) Neil Jones and husband Steve; granddaughter Lauren Jones Elenbaas and husband Jeffrey; great-granddaughters Logan Elizabeth Elenbaas and Cameron Grace Elenbaas; special nieces and nephews Gayle Tarver Hice, Jimmy Tarver, Jr. Mary Moore Anderson,...

Jane Lerue Rennert - age 80 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Jane loved spending time with her family and going to church. Preceded in death by husband, Albert James Rennert; son, David Rennert; grandson, James Mitchell; parents, James Martin and Sarah Mulbarger Stover; and siblings, Mary (Edward) Rumenapp, Anna Stover, James Stover, Jr., and Martin (Lois) Stover. Survived by children, Louise (Devin) Holland, Myrtle (Art) Thompson, and Jim (Shelly) Rennert; grandchildren, Robert Mitchell, Edward Edler, Harley Edler, Matt (Amanda) Holland, Missi Holland, Stephanie Thompson, Katie (Nate) Andersen, Matt (Lyndsey) Rennert, Jeff (Sara) Rennert, and...

Jeremy Kent Vaughn - age 44 of Rutledge passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. Jeremy worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratories Y-12 plant for over twelve years. He was a member of IBEW #760. Preceded in death by father, Dallas Vaughn; and grandparents, Johnny (Sue) Shelton, Bobbie (Bill) Vickers, Mack (Winnie) Vaughn. Survived by wife, Julie Vaughn; children, Mackenna and Brady Vaughn; mother, Sherry Vaughn Henderson; siblings, Jamie (James) Collins, Amy Bunch, Jesse Henderson; and several special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Bridges Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 7:00 PM with Pastor Tony Hayes...

Rev. William Raymond Long - passed away on December 4, 2020 at the age of 87. Raymond was a graduate of Rule High School, Clear Creek Baptist College in Pineville, Kentucky, and Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and The University of Tennessee Knoxville. Raymond was a Pastor for 56 years serving churches in Kentucky, Louisiana and Tennessee. He served on the Executive Board of the Kentucky Baptist Convention and Board of Trustee's Clear Creek Baptist College. Raymond taught at Rutledge High School and was formerly employed at Bridges Funeral Home. He was a member of New Corinth Baptist Church. He was preceded in death...

Mae B. Hatcher - age 90 of Knoxville left this earth for her everlasting home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church, where she loved her church family and her Sunday school class, Morning Star Ladies. Preceded in death by parents, Roscoe and Lizzie Ogle Manis; husband, Tom Hatcher; great-granddaughter, Jordan; sons, Jeffery, and Tom Hatcher. Survived by her children, Shirley Allen, Steve Hatcher, Judy Goodner, and Sam Hatcher; grandchildren, Jonathan (Kim) Hatcher, Suzanne Hatcher, Samantha Hatcher, Jason Hatcher, Bruce Allen, Chad Hatcher, and Aidan Hatcher; great-grandchildren, Kadence, Shamya, Jazmine, Abby, Avery, and Alivia; Great-great...

Helen Marie McHaffie Mills - age 76 passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith as well as a loving homemaker. She was preceded in death by both parents, all brothers and sisters, one granddaughter (Megan Faulkner), and two sons-in-law. She is survived by husband of 58 years, David Mills; children, Pam Chesney, Teresa (Greg) McCann, Penny (Scott) Foust, David (Angi) Mills; grandchildren, Allison Wilson, Josh Wilson, Nick McCann, Shawn (Roseann) McCann, Brittany Faulkner, Brandon (Kylie) Mills, and Kalee Mills; great-grandchildren, Karlei, Emma, Kahne, Kahlan, Jordan, Anastasia, Sophia, Carter, and Levi. Also she is survived by her lifelong best friend, Shirley...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Benjamin MacArthur Wade, 39, of Mt. Juliet, TN. Ben passed suddenly on November 11, 2020. Ben was born January 26, 1981 to Victoria Wade and David Wade in Knoxville, TN. He was married to Margaret Workman Wade, and has two sons, Andrew Wade (4) and Jack David Wade (2). An only child himself, Ben found brotherhood with his friends and took his friendships very seriously. He was the first one to get the party started at your wedding, and he was willing to drive all night to come hold your new-born baby. Building relationships was easy for Ben. He was generous with a laugh, sincere with his questions, and long-winded when...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Benjamin MacArthur Wade, 39, of Mt. Juliet, TN. Ben passed suddenly on November 11, 2020. Ben was born January 26, 1981 to Victoria Wade and David Wade in Knoxville, TN. He was married to Margaret Workman Wade, and has two sons, Andrew Wade (4) and Jack David Wade (2). An only child himself, Ben found brotherhood with his friends and took his friendships very seriously. He was the first one to get the party started at your wedding, and he was willing to drive all night to come hold your new-born baby. Building relationships was easy for Ben. He was generous with a laugh, sincere with his questions, and long-winded when...

Armindia "Minnie" Lawson Freeman - age 88, of Blaine, Tennessee passed away after a long illness on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Minnie grew up in Kentucky and still has much family there. She was a graduate of Knox Central High School in Barbourville, Kentucky. She married Bill Freeman in 1952 and settled in Tennessee. Bill and Minnie founded Free-Flow, Inc., in Blaine, in which they worked as partners for many years. They moved to Blaine, Tennessee in 1983. Minnie was devoted to her family and church and was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Eva Lawson; her husband of 47 years, Bill Freeman; and three brothers, Paul, Randall and...

Vernon McKinney - long-time newspaper editor and publisher in East Tennessee, died September 21, 2020, at age 92, at Holston Rehabilitation and Health Center. He was born to Mae and Thomas McKinney in Lenoir City, TN, in 1928. Newspaper work was in his blood. He worked in various jobs at many different newspapers starting when he was a Junior at Lenoir City High School, while attending Tennessee Wesleyan College and also at The University of Tennessee, where he graduated with a degree in Journalism in 1955. After working at the Clinton Courier News, he purchased a weekly newspaper, The Upper Cumberland Times at Jamestown, in 1959. He then returned to his native Lenoir City in 1961 as...

Kevin Edward Evans - age 47 of Maryville passed away at home surrounded by family on Monday, September 21, 2020, after a long and brave battle with cancer. Kevin was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, member of the Knights of Columbus, and endowment lifetime member of the NRA. Preceded in death by mother, Barbara Evans; grandparents, Bud and Jean Evans, and L.C. Owens; great aunt, Margaret Henry. Survived by wife of 27 years, Angela Scrudder Evans; daughters, Alexandra and Keelyn Evans; father, Frank "Eddie" Evans; sister, Angie Evans; Mamaw, Virl Owens; father and mother-in-law, Paul and Mary Ellen Scrudder; brothers-in-law, Paul Scrudder, Jr. (Tammy) and Anthony Scrudder (Karen); sister-in-law,...

David Wayne Housewright - age 67 of Grainger County, TN was born July 16, 1953 and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Louise Housewright; and granddaughter, Hallie Sheddan. Survived by Lisa Branton Housewright; son, Scott (Shanna) Housewright; daughter, Tiffany (Wes) Sheddan; son, Justin Housewright (Lauren Smith); grandchildren, Hagan Housewright, Aden Sheddan, Braden Sheddan, Myleigh Smith, and Mason Smith. Family and friends will meet 11:45 AM Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Grainger Memorial Gardens for a 12:00 PM graveside service with Pastor Chris Hutchens officiating. Pallbearers: Wes Sheddan, Lucas Corum, Jimmy...

Robert "Bob" Thomas Ellington - of Mooresburg went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at the age of 61. Bob was a proud business owner of R.T. Ellington Janitorial Services and Pressure Washing for over 12 years, and he enjoyed attending French Broad Church of the Brethren. The family would like to thank his many friends and his community for the love and support shown to Bob during his life. Preceded in death by parents, William Thomas and Shirley Ann Ellington. Survived by brothers, Lynn Ellington and Ronnie Ellington; nieces, Brooke Ellington (Reid) Weeks, Sylvia Ellington; partner, Brenda Webster; and dog, Jake. A Celebration of Life service will be...

Ballard E. Long III - age 65 of Jonesborough went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He retired after 30 years of service with Sunshine Industries. Preceded in death by parents, Ballard Jr. and Mary Long; and brother, John David Long. Survived by sister, Sarah A. Long; nephew, Greg (Debbie) Powell; and nieces, Robin (Gary) Anderson, Tara (Rick) Daines, and Sherri (David) West. Special thank you to The Dawn of Hope in Johnson City, TN. Family and friends will meet at 12:45 PM Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Caledonia Cemetery for a 1:00 PM interment. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

Marna Galyon Hotle - age 92 passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at The Waters of Clinton. Marna was born on May 16, 1928 to Walter Olan and Winnie Swicegood Galyon. She was the middle of five siblings, all of whom preceded her in death. They were Ernestine Cross, Dr. L. E. (Ed) Galyon, Don Galyon, and Betty France. She was married on June 14, 1947 to Rev. E. Ray Hotle, and they were together 58 years before his death in 2005. She spent her life serving as a faithful pastor's wife as her husband pastored churches in Tennessee and southern Indiana. She spent the majority of her working career working for Cummins Engine Company in Columbus, Indiana. For several years she was the...

McDonald Hunt Lowe, Jr. - age 89, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. "M.D." was born in Tazewell and moved in his early years to Rutledge where he graduated from Rutledge High School as Class President with honors. He participated in many activities in high school, including playing basketball center. He was a member of several organizations in his adult years. He worked for American Enka Corporation for 5 years until moving to Knoxville where he retired from BellSouth as a central office technician after 40 years. M.D. was a member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church since 1959, serving in Sunday School and as a deacon. M.D. is preceded in death by his parents,...

McDonald Hunt Lowe, Jr. - age 89, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. "M.D." was born in Tazewell and moved in his early years to Rutledge where he graduated from Rutledge High School as Class President with honors. He participated in many activities in high school, including playing basketball center. He was a member of several organizations in his adult years. He worked for American Enka Corporation for 5 years until moving to Knoxville where he retired from BellSouth as a central office technician after 40 years. M.D. was a member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church since 1959, serving in Sunday School and as a deacon. M.D. is preceded in death by his parents,...

Martha Lynn Orr- age 95 of Knoxville went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 31, 2020. She was an active member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church and formerly McCalla Avenue Baptist Church. She enjoyed all church activities especially the Sunshine Ministry for Widows and her Sunday School Class. Lynn was "mission-minded" and in her quiet way supported visiting youth and college groups. She often opened her home for overnight guests who were in mission ministries. She didn't enjoy cooking, but happily treated guests to delicious meals at her favorite Strawberry Plains Cracker Barrel. Lynn's children express their sincere appreciation to dear friends and neighbors who provided assistance...