All Obituaries

Bessie Crosby Winstead, 91 of Morristown, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents: Neal and Laura Bell Sinard Crosby; husband: Chris Winstead; son: Carroll Wayne Winstead; brothers and sisters-in-law Fred and Edith Crosby, and Luther and Mary Ruth Crosby; sister: Nannie Lou Ferguson and sister and brother-in-law: Betty C. (Charles “Pug”) Chambers. She worked many years at Forest Products and then retired from Petros...

Peggy Bible Barker, age 85 of White Pine, passed away, Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. She was a longtime member of Dutch Bottom Baptist Church. Preceded her in death are her parents; Rex and Neva Bible; her sister: Ann Lamb and in November 2019 her husband, Billie Lee Barker, with whom she would have shared their 61st Anniversary on Feb. 5. Peggy leaves his children: Debbie (Bobby) Reed, and Bobby (Michele) Barker; grandchildren: Michael Barker, Jonathon...

Carolyn R. Jarnigan, 77 of Morristown, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her residence.  She was preceded in death by her husband: Bruce Jarnigan. She was of the Baptist Faith.   Carolyn leaves behind her children: Ricky (Debra) Jarnigan, Alan (Sandie) Jarnigan, Debra (Billy) Thomas and Sharon Jarnigan.  Several grandchildren and great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  Special friends: Clara Chambers, Beth Messer and Jody Collins. Visitation with...

We are saddened by the passing of Paula Damos, age 50, at Morristown Hamblen Health Systems on January 20th, 2021. She courageously fought diabetes for many years. The family now grieves the loss of not only a loving wife, but of a devoted mother, sister, and daughter. Paula’s primary passion was taking care of her family and she will be deeply missed. Preceding her in death is her mother: Peggy Smith. She is survived by: her loving husband, Jason “Hippie” Damos and daughter,...

Anthony Lynn Smith, age 63, passed away after a brief illness at Greeneville Community Hospital on January 16, 2021. He was born September 1,1957 in Rogersville, Tennessee to the late Faye (Russell) Proffitt and Joe Thomas Smith. “Tony” is survived by his brothers Thomas Smith, Rusty (Jhoni) Proffitt, and Bill (Candance) Proffitt.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews:  Jonathan Proffitt, Lauryn Proffitt and Trey Proffitt. Cousins include: Philip (Karen)...

Roy H. Douglas, born 1933, Apr 3 of Dandridge, TN, passed away On Fri. January 15, 2021. He was a Navy Veteran serving in the Korean War. He reached the rank of Chief Boatman’s Mate and served 28 years.  He retired from Allied Chemical Company and was an avid farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Whaley Douglas and parents: Floyd and Anna Lou Douglas. Roy is survived by his sons: Eddie (Regina) Douglas and Jerry (Karen) Roberts. Grandchildren: Tyler (Lexie)...

Hassell Gray Sykes, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home on January 15, 2021. Born to the late James and Laura Sykes on January 12, 1926 in Spring Hope, North Carolina. Hassell devoted his life to family and agriculture. He raised tobacco and livestock on his farm in North Carolina for many years. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Spring Hope, North Carolina. He left behind a testimony of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. His hobbies included: fishing, watching the...

Myers, Judith J (Judy) - age 90 of Fountain City, passed away Wednesday, January 13.  Judy was from Spartanburg, South Carolina and came to this area to attend Carson Newman College.  She met and married Andy Myers and made Knoxville her home.  She has been a member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church for almost 70 years.  She served on many committees and teams but nothing brought her as much joy as the visitation she did with her friends, Dot Galloway and Brenna...

Betty Sue Smelcer Griffin 1934-2021   In loving memory of daughter, wife, mother and grandmother Betty Sue Smelcer Griffin, we announce her peaceful passing at the age of 86 on January 13, 2021.  May Betty’s bright smile, infectious laugh, loving affection and steadfast tenacity inspire us and remain in our hearts always.   Betty was born in Newport, Tennessee to the late Vinia Mantooth Smelcer and Edward Smelcer.  She was preceded in death by her husband...

Martha Cannon Dennis, 90 of Morristown, was called to her eternal home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was a member of Temple Baptist and was a retiree of Enka after several years of service. Preceding her in death are her parents: Beulah Williams Cannon and Clifford L. Canon; husband: Henry Tate Dennis. “H.T”; brother: James “Buddy” Cannon and great grandchildren: Haley Humphrey and Trey Dennis. Martha leaves her children: Dwight “Augie” (Peggy)...