All Obituaries

Gerald Edgar McGinnis (Pap), 86, of Washburn TN passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Friday, May 20, 2022. Gerald accepted the Lord as his Savior at thirteen years old. He was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. Gerald was known for his work ethic and love for his family and community. He served four years in the United States Air Force.  He was preceded in death by his wife Sarah McGinnis; son Gregory (JB) McGinnis; his parents Tilden and Molissie...

(Ruth)  Imogene  Davis  age 77  of Rutledge  went  to be with the Lord after losing her battle with Cancer on May 19, 2022 at Tennova North Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Gerald Davis, her parents William Foster (father), Zula Foster (mother) and Carolyn Blanken (sister). She is survived by her daughter Donna (Mike) Beck and  son Tim (Teresa) Davis and her brother Rueban Foster. She is also survived by her several...

Barbara Lois Fennell Spoone, age 87, of Rutledge passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on May 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband James Paul Spoone, parents; Boyd and Edna (Mitchell)Fennell, half-brothers; Ed, Ott and Clayton Fennell and half-sister; Louella Sprouse. Barbara is survived by her son; Leon and wife Debra, grandson; Bradley (Andrea)Spoone, granddaughter; Bethany Kaye (Chris Shofner), great granddaughters; Makenna and Kamryn Spoone and great...

Henry Albert Evans, age 82, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022. He was of the Christian faith and the owner of Tennessee Furniture for 40 plus years, starting the business in 1978. He was preceded in death by his parents; Albert and Sally Evans, wife; Barbara Jarnagin Evans, sister; Carolyn (R.N.) Diamond, and grandson; Lucas Clift. Survived by daughters; Regina (Eddie) Evans Douglas, Jan (Andy) Evans Clift, brothers; Ken (Darlene) Evans, Audie Evans, grandchildren; Tyler (Lexie) Douglas, Zak...

Kevin Lee Sexton, age 39, passed into the arms of the Lord on April 23, 2022 after a brief illness. Kevin was of the Baptist faith. He was a talented welder by trade and an excellent craftsman.   He was preceded in death by his grandparents and several aunts and uncles.   He is survived by his parents; Wilburn (Pete) and Gladys Mills Sexton, son; Mason and Mason’s sister Abbey, brother; Ricky(Emily) and son Weston, loving aunts, uncles, cousins, ex-wife and longtime...

Arthur B. Lewis Jr., 79, of Bean Station, TN, left his earthly body on April 11, 2022. Arthur was a 53-year member with the Lions Club and participated in countless R.A.M. Clinics with Dr. Stan Brock. He owned several businesses including The Burger Barn/Country Storage in White Pine, TN. Arthur was an intricate member of the Grainger County Tomato Festival, where helped and attended for many years. In addition, he was at every Tractor Pull held at Rutledge City Park. He was preceded in...

Robert Vaughn Staley age 91, of Rutledge, passed away peacefully at Ridgeview Terrace Nursing Home the morning of April 5, 2022. R.V. was born on March 18, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, William (Eck) Staley and Mary Evans Staley, son Robert Keith Staley, grandson Jason Lee Sykes, and son in law Thomas Kitts. R.V. is survived by his daughters Donna (Allen) Sykes and Debbie Kitts, son Shawn Staley, grandchildren Rob Sykes, Kim (Steve) Longmire, Stacie (Donnie) Defrees,...

Phillip Andrew Jarnagin, 60, of Rutledge, was called home to the Lord in the early hours of March 31st, 2022 surrounded in love by his family, Merry, Andy, Rachel, and Kaitlyn. Phil was born November 5th, 1961, to Edith and Paul E. Jarnagin in Grainger County, TN. He graduated from Rutledge High School in 1980, and Draughons School of Business in 1983. Phil married Merry Stonecipher Jarnagin on April 28th, 1984 and had two children Andy (1988) and Rachel (1992). He was a faithful member of...

Anna Belle Greenlee Smith, age 90, of Rutledge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith and a lifelong member of Central Point Baptist Church. She taught school for many years in Grainger County including Young and Central Point Schools, and was a graduate of Carson Newman College. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Elmer Southerland and P.E. Smith and her parents, Charlie and Stella Greenlee. Anna Belle was the only daughter of eleven...

Jody Lynn Richards, age 50, of Rutledge, passed away on March 24, 2022 at home. He was preceded in death by his parents; Robert Lee Richards Sr. and Ada Murrell Parton, brother; Robert Lee Richards Jr, grandmothers; Barbara Loveday and Nelley Richards, grandfathers; Clarence Murrell and Glenn Richards and stepfather; Paul Wayne Parton. He is survived by his sister; Angela Richards, stepbrother; David Parton and stepsisters; Lesia Music and Debbie Parton, nieces; Audria Brooks and Ashley...