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Mary Evelyn Walker Kirkland - age 83 of Marietta, GA passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Evelyn was born and educated in Tennessee. She graduated from the University of Tennessee and St. Mary's Hospital with a degree in medical technology. Evelyn moved with her family to Georgia in 1964 where she established herself in the field of hearing for nearly six decades. In 1971, Governor George Busbee appointed Evelyn as the first woman to the Georgia Hearing Aid Dealers in Dispensers Licensing Board. Through her efforts and with the help of Governor Zell Miller sales tax for the sale of hearing aids was removed. With the help of the Georgia Marietta Lions Club and other Georgia Lions...

Johnny Jacob (Jay) Byrd III - age 58 of Blaine was welcomed into his eternal heavenly home on June 10, 2022. Born to his earthly parents on October 16, 1963. He was born again during his youth at Lea Springs Baptist Church. He was a current member of God's Little Mission Baptist Church and took great pride in serving the Lord there. He loved his children and family deeply. He worked at Blue Water Industries - Midway Quarry for 25 years and was one of their hardest working and faithful employees. He loved raising cattle and all things farming. He proudly served his country in the US Army, 101st Airborne Division. Jay is preceded in death by grandparents - Johnny & Carlie Byrd,...

Phyllis Ann Frost - age 85, of Blaine went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 9, 2022, with her family gathered around her. She was a faithful member of Block Springs Baptist Church. She graduated from Carter High School in 1954, and was a majorette with the marching band. She was a wonderful cook and loved to feed her neighbors. She had a huge heart for others and was loved by everyone she met. If you had the privilege to talk to Phyllis, you probably heard her share her testimony and recite her most famous line, "You have to have faith." She was a retired co-owner of Blaine IGA and Blaine Exxon. She took joy in talking to her customers and getting to know them...

Martha E Hughes, age 83, of Thorn Hill, TN was born January 19, 1939 and passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. She was saved at an early age and was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Martha enjoyed gardening and loved flowers, her favorite flower was irises. When it was nice out on the weekends she liked to go to flea markets and yard sales. Martha was preceded in death by her parents Mack Kyle Collins and Gertie Ferguson Collins, brother Kyle Collins, first husband and father of her son Herbert 'Hub' Hipshire, her second husband Maynard Hughes, and granddaughter Kelly Elizabeth Hipshire, special friend and brother-in-law Len Davidson, and several brother and sister-in-laws. She is...

Charles R. McKnight - age 75 passed away unexpectedly in his home in Blaine, TN on Thursday, April 28, 2022. "Charlie" was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee's "Secret City." He lived his first few years in TN with his beloved Granddaddy Ralph, Grandmother Inez, and aunts Caroylea, Ella Mae, and Ruth McKnight. Later he moved to Florida with his father, Joseph McKnight, and stepmother, Colleen, where he attended Titusville HS. After graduation, Charlie enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam War where he was sent to a Germany Communication Unit. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Florida to get his BS from FTU, and MS from Rollins College. Charlie, then, as a Deputy of the Brevard...

Henry Curtis Atkins - 90 of Washburn, was born May 6, 1931 and passed away April 24, 2022 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. He was a member of Emory Pike American Christian Church. He is preceded in death by parents, W. C. (Bill) and Jessie (Collins) Atkins; sisters, Evelyn Collins, Dorothy Rose and Helen Dalton; brothers, Donald, W. C. Junior, Doug, Carson and Morris Atkins; and step son, Duane Dawson. Henry is survived by wife of 32 years, Irene (Dawson) Atkins; son, Roger (Donna) Atkins; grandson, Kevin Atkins; great grandchildren, Kolby (Kaylen), Kiley and Jorja; step daughter, Debbie (Vince) Louria and Brenda (Heath) Jackson; step daughter-in-law, Tammy Dawson; step grandchildren,...

Henry Curtis Atkins - 90 of Washburn, was born May 6, 1931 and passed away April 24, 2022 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. He was a member of Emory Pike American Christian Church. He is preceded in death by parents, W. C. (Bill) and Jessie (Collins) Atkins; sisters, Evelyn Collins, Dorothy Rose and Helen Dalton; brothers, Donald, W. C. Junior, Doug, Carson and Morris Atkins; and step son, Duane Dawson. Henry is survived by wife of 32 years, Irene (Dawson) Atkins; son, Roger (Donna) Atkins; grandson, Kevin Atkins; great grandchildren, Kolby (Kaylen), Kiley and Jorja; step daughter, Debbie (Vince) Louria and Brenda (Heath) Jackson; step daughter-in-law, Tammy Dawson; step grandchildren,...

William "Bill" Vernon Gent of Corryton, TN, left this world for his Heavenly home on February 5, 2022. William was born to James Vernon Gent and Anna Louise Gent (formerly Burnside) in Augsburg, Germany on July 8, 1955. His father was stationed there while serving in the U.S. Army. William graduated from Parkersburg South High School in 1973 and married his wife, Ruth Anne Trippett, in 1974. William served as a second lieutenant in the Air Force and obtained his Master's Degree in Accounting from Eastern Montana College in Billings, MT. William became a Certified Public Accountant and started Gent and Company accounting firm with his father in Belpre, Ohio. William was curious and...

Amanda Carole Roach - age 44 of Blaine went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021. She was saved and baptized at Southside Baptist Church. She a former postal carrier for the US Post Office. Amanda will be remembered as a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and daughter. She was very artistic especially at interior and exterior decorating and throwing parties. Preceded in death by grandparents, Beecher and Margie Ramsey; grandparents, Ira and Helen Mayes; uncles, Don and Harold Mayes; and aunts, Deloris Roberts and Reba Bryant. Survived by children, Dylan Lusk, Haley Roach, Hannah Roach, Harley Roach, and Charlie Crumpley; mother, Dianne Mayes Bost;...

Timothy Ray Pratt - Age 61 of Rutledge, TN, passed away on November 28, 2021. 1979 graduate of Gibbs High School. He was a man of great integrity and dignity, and walked with great confidence in the faith. In his early adulthood, Tim professed Jesus Christ as his Savior. Tim faithfully served as a deacon at Fairview Baptist Church for forty years. Tim always brought with him a contagious smile and laugh, seasoned with peaceful wisdom and love. He was always ready to help a friend or a stranger in need. He was the proud business owner of TLC Lawn Care for 26 years. The family is incredibly thankful for all the doctors and nurses in the Covid wing at Fort Sanders Hospital in...

Randall "J.C." Coffman, age 43, of Washburn, Tennessee passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. J.C. was born June 22, 1978. He was an avid supporter of his children and loved spending Saturdays at the softball field. J.C. was a hardworking husband, he loved his brothers, his aunt Wendy, and his dad. His hobbies also included TikTok videos, highlight reels, and score updates. He was the photographer of the family and who everyone went to for pictures. J.C. was someone who made time to talk to everyone he cared about daily. During the summer he liked to float down the river with his kids. No matter what he was doing he wanted to do it with his family. J.C. was preceded in death by his...

B.L. (Bill) Scearce, age 80, of Thorn Hill, Tennessee gained his heavenly wings at his home surrounded by family on September 26, 2021. He was born September 9, 1941 in Thorn Hill, TN to Lester and Artha Scearce. Bill was a member of Fairview Methodist Church. He was an avid farmer and a member of the Thorn Hill Volunteer Fire Department until decline in health. He was preceded in death by his parents Lester & Artha Scearce; daughter, Stacy Quesenberry; father & mother-in-law, Carson & Oma Coffey; brothers, Jack & Raymond; sisters, Edna, Edith and Mae. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years: Donna (Jean) Scearce; Daughters: Susie(Rick) Fisher; Tammie Horner...

Roger Leslie Orr age 71 of Blaine went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was a member of Indian Ridge Baptist Church, a fisherman, hunter, loved people and never met a stranger. Roger enjoyed working with rustic wood and created beautiful wood pieces. He enjoyed his time with family and friends. Roger was preceded in death by parents, Leslie and Gertrude Orr and sister. He is survived by wife of 29 years, Barbara Ann Orr; sons, Wesley and Lesley Spencer; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday October 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the pavilion of Indian Ridge Baptist Church. Condolences may be offered at...

Lillie Beatrice Coffey, age 83, of Washburn, TN, was born December 23, 1937, and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 29, 2021. She was a member of Beech Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Will and Minnie Collins; brothers Henry, Lonnie, Dent, and John Collins; sisters Dexter Coffey, Helen Waller, and Anna Mae Collins; son-in-law Junior Bell; grandchild Jimmy Waller; and great grandchild Evan Anderson. Survivors include daughter and son-in-laws Beverly (Ray) Waller, Letha (Jay) Dalton, Pat (Kenny) Bell, and Barbara (Rod) Hamic. Grandchildren Josh (Nikki) Bell, Veronica (Coy) Carpenter, Scotty Waller, Cody Hamic, Kelly Hamic, Pam Dalton,...

Alice Faye ( DeGroot ) De St. Aubin 83 , of Bean Station ,Tn. Passed away peacefully on Aug. 26th, 2021. Born to Lester and Sophie DeGroot on Aug. 8th, 1938. Not only will she be missed by her family but also the many friends she made over the years as she waitressed in Aurora, Il. She is survived by her children, Wayne ( Margaret ) Steward of Watertown, Wi. Denise ( Dave ) Campbell of Yorkville, Il. Curt ( Dee ) Steward Jr of Port Charlotte, Fl. Cindy Boggs of Bean Station, Tn. Elmer ( Shelly ) Harris of Aurora, Il. Stepchildren Thomas Harris Jr. of Spicewood, Tx, Harold Harris, Donald Harris, David Harris, Doug ( Judy) Theis of Winthrop, Il. Terry ( Carol ) Theis of ...

Robert Wilson Coffey - age 37 formerly of Thorn Hill, passed away August 7, 2021. He was born September 9, 1983. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Everett and Betty (Wolfenbarger) Coffey. He leaves behind to mourn his death, Father and stepmother, Rick (Cynthia) Coffey; mother, Salina Godwin; children, Caden, Landon, Peyton, Josie, Jace, Sophie, and Poppie; maternal grandparents, James Whitener and Shirley Wong; sisters, Shelly (Shannon) Greene, Haley Coffey and Jessica Gray; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and several cousins. The family will receive friends 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. Service will...

Joseph (Joe) Otto Schaad, age 82, of Rutledge, TN passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Schaad family and invites you to view and sign the online registry at www.gentrygriffey.com.

Gary Wayne Dillie - age 54 of Corryton went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Gary was saved and baptized at Block Springs Baptist Church at a young age. He was self-employed as a drywall mason. Preceded in death by parents, Jack and Hazel Dillie; grandmother, Rose Gray; and brother, Kenny Dillie. Survived by fianc?, Donna Ellis; sister and brother-in-law, Tim and Susie Pratt; and several nieces and nephews. "We pray you are at peace now that your struggles are over." Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

Jeffrey Allen Harbin of Rutledge, TN, born June 13, 1966 and raised in Knoxville, passed away peacefully at his home on March 25, 2021 at the age of 54. He was a 1984 Graduate of Holston High School and attended Walter State Community College. He was a member of Roseberry Baptist Church. Jeff was preceded in death by grandparents, Wesley and Margaret Harbin, and Margaret Combs; and fathers-in-law, Joe Wilder and Jerry Gray. Jeff is survived by his precious wife of 27 years, Kim; son and best friend, Austin; (bonus sons, Brett and Landry Stanton, Seth Nelson, Evan Collins, Austin and Alex Hayes, and DaVontae Moore); (bonus daughters, Valerie "Big George" Stanton Wilson, Kaitlin Springfield...

Carl Ray Brown (Poppy) - age 66 of Rutledge passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Poppy loved spending time with his family, the Vols, and riding his Harley. He was a member of Lea Springs Baptist Church. He was retired from the City of Morristown Public Works. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Marion Brown; brothers, Alan Brown and Wayne Brown; and sister, Ann Collins. He leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, DeRonda Sue Brown; son, Quinton (Christi) Brown of Rutledge; daughter, Carla Blackmon (fianc?e- Brandon Lain) of Johnson City; grandchildren, Morgan Brown, Marissa Brown, Brandon Collins, Dawson Brown, and Kendrick Avery; special nephew,...

Conley Odell Atkins, age 76, of Thorn Hill passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021. He was saved at Bridgeport Church and later joined Cedar Springs Church. Conley worked for over 30 years for the State Highway Department. He was preceded in death by his parents Ben and Mary Atkins, sisters Judy Greene and Geneva Jones, brothers Henley Atkins and Larry Atkins. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Shirley Carter Atkins. Daughter Connie (Tony) Dalton of Washburn. Son Odell (Melissa) Atkins of Thorn Hill. Granddaughters Megan (Adam) Winstead of Bean Station, Sarah (Jerry) Johnson of Sneedville, and Emily Atkins of Thorn Hill. Grandsons Bryce Dalton of Washburn and Adam (Madelynn) Dalton...