All Obituaries

Wanda Marie Parker, age 72 of White Pine, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 8th, 2020 at her home. Wanda was born on September 23rd, 1947 in Hamblen County, TN. Wanda was a lifetime caregiver and Mamaw to all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband Manuel Parker and by her parents William and Katherine Clevenger of Morristown along with her sister Beverly Diane Clevenger.   Wanda is survived by her daughters Stacey Parker, Tina (Hank) Dean, Beverly (Tony)...

Phyllis Christine Arwood, born September 24th, passed away August 6, 2020.  She was a dedicated nurse at Life Care Center of Morristown for 35 years, and was a faithful member of Cedar Hill Church of God.   Friends and family may call at their convenience from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Mayes Mortuary.  Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm at White Pine Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Smoky Mountain...

Ester L. Tompkins, age 82 of Morristown, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020, at her residence.  She was a member of Fernwood Baptist Church.   She was preceded in death by her husband Isaac Wayne Tompkins; parents Holbert and Mae Belle Baldwin; brothers Archie, Charlie, Ike, Wayne, Tom, Billy Baldwin, and  Jimmy Baldwin; sisters Mossie Harrell, Lillie Hatfield, Linda Carmack, Nora and Mary Baldwin, Esters' twin Hester, and Genny Mae.   She is survived by her...

Lula E. Spires West of Bean Station, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.   She was preceded in death by her husband Alonzo West Sr; her son Alonzo West Jr; her parents Willis and Clara Spires and three brothers and two sisters, and a special niece Frances West.   She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law Gene and Lillian Spires; a daughter-in-law Roberta (Bertie) West; a step-grandson Terry and Sarah Cannon of Knoxville, and step-great-granddaughter...

James Ronald “Ronnie” King, age 73 of Morristown, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, with his wife and daughters by his side.    He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Lola King, and his sisters and their husbands Vada and George Hale, and Louise and Charlie Robertson.   He is survived by his wife Helen G. King; daughters Jama (Marty) Cook and Jenny (Josh) Cunningham, all of Hendersonville; brother C.A....

Mary Kate Rich Harvel, loving wife of C. H. Harvel, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 31, 2020, with her family by her side.   She was born July 19, 1933, in Grainger County to Elzie and George Rich.  She was born again and baptized into the fellowship of Calvary Baptist Church under the ministry of Pastor SD Rhodes.  She faithfully served her Lord there and raised her children there for over 70 years.   Kate was preceded into Heaven by her infant son Mike, and...

Glenn “Ed” Edward Carpenter, age 71 of Bulls Gap, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was a farmer in Greene County, and a truck driver for Land Air Company.   He was preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Dorothy Howington Carpenter.   He is survived by Judy Poe; his sons Kris Carpenter, Joshua Carpenter, and Ryan (Susan Plemons) Carpenter; brothers Wayland “Bud” Carpenter, and David Michael (Marilyn) Carpenter; sisters Brenda...

Robert John Henry Ridley, age 54 of Morristown, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, after battling cancer.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.   He is survived by his fiancé Lori Colson; mother Marjorie Ridley Brown; special parents Robert and Hazel Ridley; sons Lance Ridley, and Ryan Davis; daughters Autumn and Ashlyn Hawkins; granddaughter Honesty Hawkins; brother James Morgan; sisters Teresa Morgan Ford, and Tammy Morgan Hudson; as well as several nieces and...

James P. “Bud” McNichols went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.  He would have been 90 years old on October 24, 2020.  He served his country as a US Marine.   He leaves behind his only family which was the First Church of God in Morristown.   We want to thank Regency Retirement Village and Heritage Center for all the care that was given to Bud.   Per his request, there will be no formal visitation or service.  He chose to be...

Mary R. Dingus, age 78, passed away at her home in Morristown on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.   She is preceded in death by her parents Alvie and Lula Baughard, her husband Ernest H. Dingus, and her brother Bill Baughard.   She is survived by her sons Doug and George Dingus; daughter Nancy Davenport; and other beloved family members.   Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Carter Cemetery.   Arrangements entrusted to Mayes Mortuary,...