All Obituaries

David B. Schumaker, born August 4, 1953 in Aurora, IL, passed away at his home in Morristown, TN on Thursday, April 15, 2021.   Originally from Plano, Illinois, he moved to Morristown 39 years ago where he co founded and co owned Team Technologies until 2012 when he founded Mountain View Ranch.   He is also the co-owner of Reverse Rocking R Ranch in Maxwell, NM and Oasis Farms in Trinidad, Colorado. He was a long time member of the Elks Club and many other local...

John William Tuck, was reunited with his wife on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 5:15 PM. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the US Army, a member of Bible Aires Baptist Church and an extremely loved brother, daddy, pappy, friend and husband.   He loved his grandson Landon and his little pup pup more than anything. Along with his wife, he is preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Hamilton and sister: Robin Blackburn. John is survived by his daughter Krystal (Logan) Southerland,...

Phyllis E. Jennings passed away peacefully April 7, 2021 at The Heritage Center in Morristown, TN at the age of 93.  She is survived by her son, Kim Bermuda and her daughter-in-law, Donna Bermuda of Morristown, TN; as well as her nieces, Susan Lockhart and Dianne Koory Lasley of Clearlake, CA.  In addition, Phyllis is survived by her two grandchildren, Blake Bermuda, a senior at the University of Tennessee, and Naval Petty Officer Alex Bermuda.  Her sister is Lois Koory of...

On Saturday, April 3, 2021 Dottie LuAnn Anderson, loving mother of 2 daughters, grandmother of 6 grandkids and great grandmother of 1 great grandson, passed away at the age of 59. Dottie was born November 16, 1961 in Carroll County, GA, to the late M.D. and LewEllyn Arrington. She spent her days working at Barrette Outdoor Living, loving her fur babies and taking care of her daughters. Dottie was survived by her 2 daughters, Jennifer Ballard (Chris), Jessica Matthews (Aron). She was also...

Lisa Dawn Taylor Bell, born Nov. 26, 1965, passed away on Good Friday 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. after suffering a stroke at her home March 31. Bell, 55, of Talbott, Tenn., was full of life; a lover of nature, creative, opinionated and highly intelligent – as well as a true friend to everyone she encountered. She was disabled after a stroke more than a decade ago, but almost completely recovered in the years that followed and lived life to the...

Mary Ann Fletcher, age 76 of Morristown, passed away Thursday, April 1st, 2021 at 5:36AM. Mary Ann was born April 14, 1944 in Sneedville, TN to Sadie Williams and the Reverend Wiley W. Williams.  She was loved by all that knew her & known as Grandmaw to many.  Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband Billy Joe Fletcher of Morristown and granddaughter Rachel Hingst of Burke Virginia. Mrs. Fletcher is survived by two sons, William E. Martin of Clarksville, his wife...

R. L.  Lakins, 78, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare.  He was born and raised in Morristown, TN.  He was retired from Humana Hospital where he was Director of Engineering.  He most recently worked as a locksmith with his son, Anthony, at Access Unlimited.  He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.  R. L. had a true servant’s heart and would help anybody.  He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him, but...

Nancy Jo Edwards Clift “Nan” of Morristown passed away on March 30, 2021, at her home.  Nancy was born in Shelbyville, TN to Thomas Marion and Virginia Williams Edwards. She was a member of the Church of Christ.  She loved the Lord and her family.  She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Preceded in death by parents, Marion and Virginia Edwards, sister Janet (Jerry) Bates, and son in law Terry Harris. She retired from...

Eric Randall Carson, 45 took the hand of Jesus on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 to his heavenly home. On the outside he had a tough exterior but on the inside he had a caring heart, who would be willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He enjoyed cracking and playing practical jokes and you just knew something was about to down down when he displayed that mischievous grin. He loved being outdoors. Hunting, fishing, swimming, and he especially enjoyed time with family and friends on the...

John Harris Reneau, 66, Morristown, TN was relieved of his earthly pain and sorrow on March 29th, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his mother and Father Eula and George Reneau and sister: Betty Joe Reneau.  John, was a loving son to Eula and George Reneau of Morristown, TN.  He was a peaceful brother to Charles (Florence) Reneau, Georgeann Scruggs and Betty Jo Reneau.   He was a faithful husband to Itha Reneau for 46 years, together they raised Johnathan (Jessica)...