All Obituaries

Roger Kyle Mabe, age 65 of Mooresburg, passed away at his home on Monday, June 1, 2020, after a brief illness. He was a member of the Midway Independant Freewill Baptist Church in Mooresburg.   He was preceded in death by parents Will and Juanita Mabe, and Uncle Elmer Mabe.  He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Patsy McGinnis Mabe; beloved companion “Little Red,” brother Michael (Angie) Mabe; sister-in-law Dorothy Mabe; a host of nieces and nephews; special...

Nevine Joseph Howard, age 66 of Morristown, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Hospital, after a long illness.  He lived his adult-life working as a mechanic in East TN.   He is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Barbara Manis.  Those left to cherish his memory are his four sisters; sons Michael and David Howard, and daughter Melissa Howard.  He will be greatly missed by his loving fiancé Ginger Arnold, whom he...

Robert "Bobby" Spurgeon, age 77 of Morristown, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020, at his residence. A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Mayes Mortuary.

Ruth Marie Massey Frederick, 93, of Morristown, died Friday, May 29, 2020. A community leader, Frederick left her mark on Morristown through the many organizations she served and the lives she touched. Frederick served as executive director of the Hamblen County Chapter of the American Red Cross from 1979 until her retirement in 1995. She helped found the Morristown-Hamblen Humane Society and was an important member and past president of the Somo Sala Circle. In 1978, she was named...

Bobby Lynn White, age 73 of Morristown, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020, at The Heritage Center.  He was born on January 26, 1947.  He was a member and former Deacon and Elder at First Christian Church of Morristown, and former member of the Hamblen County Planning Commission.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he loved the outdoors, especially hunting and sports.   Bob was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Beulah White; brother Charles...

Burley Dean Livesay, age 72 of Bean Station, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020.  He was born May 21, 1948.  He was a member of Old Spruce Pine Baptist Church.  He was retired from Clinchview Golf Course, and resided at Ben’s Place in Bean Station.   He was preceded in death by son Dewayne A. Livesay of Whitesburg; parents Roy and Vina Livesay and brother Gary Livesay, all of Bean Station.  He is survived by the love of his life, Wanda Livesay Ballard;...

Alice Kathlean “Kat” Mease age 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Life Care Nursing Home in Morristown, TN.  She was born on June 17, 1933, the third child of eight children to Mr. and Mrs. Earl and Rhular Mease.  She was a member of Panther Springs United Methodist Church of Morristown, TN, for over 50 years.  She had been attending church at Community Fellowship in Christ Church of Morristown, TN. She worked at NCR in Morristown, TN, for 29...

Phyllis Ridley passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Morristown, TN.    Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Don White, her parents Rufus and Ima Witcher Ridley, and her brother Jere Rufus Ridley.   She is survived by her children Hope Chambers, Troy and Cathy Chambers, and Leah and Tomas Pizana; grandchildren Keegan and Tarrin Chambers, and Tomas and Miriam Pizana.  Her family was her greatest joy.   Phyllis taught middle and high school for 30 years...

Christopher David Sotelo, 53, died suddenly on Monday morning, May 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Wagner Sotelo; and grandparents, John and Esther Wagner and Jesus and Lela Sotelo. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Holdway Sotelo; father, David Lee Sotelo; uncle, John L. Wagner; cousins Judi Thompson (Carlton), their sons Greg and Nic; Sue Glaser and son Eric (Cat); Fredrick Wagner (Shelly) and their daughters Kayla and Regan. Chris graduated from Spring Valley...

Michael Demond Murrell, age 47, of Morristown, TN passed away suddenly Sunday, May 17th, 2020.  He was born May 29th, 1972 in Bowling Green, KY, graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1990 & from the National Fire Academy in 1998.  Michael worked for the Jackson Mississippi Fire Department, where he spent 4 years serving the community as a highly respected Fireman & EMT.  He spent the next 15 years working in the Funeral Industry with his father-in-law.  In...