All Obituaries

Pernecia Kay Baker Long “Perky” left her earthly home on Monday, January 27, 2020.  She was born and raised in Hixson, TN.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Louise Baker, Hixson, TN.   She is survived by her husband Charles “Bob” Long, Bean Station, TN; daughter and son-in-law Sandra and Donnie Wieber of Mooresburg, TN, and God’s special gifts, Adison, Tate, Keaton, and Raeleigh Wieber, all of Mooresburg; sister Bonnie Barr and...

Earnest “Leon” Bull, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2020, at his home in Blaine.    He was preceded in death by his parents Conley and Esther Bull and one brother JC Bull.  He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 61 years, Betty Bull; one daughter Karen (Danny) Driver; step-son Michael (Paulette) Nicely; grandchildren Patrick (Marianne) Nicely, Johnathan and Candace Farmer; great-grandchildren Hailey, Hayden, and Jacob; and...

Leonard E. Ramsey, age 68 of Rutledge, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020, peacefully at his home.  He retired from the Operator’s Union Local 917 after 50 years of service.  He was a member of Tampico Baptist Church.  He loved playing golf and fishing, and spending time with his grandkids, and his beloved companion, Benji.   His parents Ishmeal and Paralee Ramsey and a brother-in-law Paul Watson preceded him in death.    He was greatly loved and...

Billy “Bill” D. Dyer, age 80 of Rutledge, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was retired from Grainger County Co-op and Zinifelx Mines of Jefferson city.  Bill was a member of Mitchell Springs Baptist Church.   He was preceded in death by his parents Pat and Beulah Dyer; and three infant brothers Bill, Bobby, and Joe.  He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Gail Reagan Dyer; son Greg (Lindsey)...

Gene “Albert” Shelton, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his home in Blaine.  He was loved by all and will be dearly missed.   He was preceded in death by his grandparents Roy and Mary Swayney, and Roscoe and Laura Shelton; father Eugene Shelton; brother Cledious Shelton, sister Charlotte Humphrey, and nephews Lee Wayne Shelton, and Jimmy Lynn Shelton.   Those left to cherish his memory are his mother Helen Shelton; brothers...

Rev. Delmer James Welch, age 89, was born June 21, 1930, and departed this life Saturday, January 18, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was saved at 16 years old and was a life-long member of Beech Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was ordained into the ministry in 1965, and was also the bass singer for the Beech Grove Quartet for many years.  He was a farmer by trade, and a friend to all who knew him.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Authur and...

Mary Louise Davis fondly remembered and known as “Granny” and “Weezy,” age 95, passed away January 15, 2020, at Ridgeview Terrace Nursing Home.  She was born November 3, 1924, in Crossville, TN.  Louise was a CNA at Ridgeview Terrace Nursing Home for 27 years, retiring at age 81.  She has been a resident there for the past ten years.   Louise is preceded in death by her parents Marshall and Julia Shillings; sister Cordelia Edwards; brothers...

Rev. Paul Melvin Grisham, of Bean Station, born May 26, 1941, in Bean Station, TN, was called home on January 14, 2020, at Ridgeview Terrace Nursing Home in Rutledge, TN. He was 78 years old. Paul served in the Armed Forces, loved people, and loved God. He pastored several churches during his life and was a long haul truck driver his entire working adult life.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Evalina “Belle” (Wolfe) Grisham, parents John and Leona (Watson) Grisham,...

Mrs. Barbara Kay Owens Richardson, age 70 formally of Rutledge, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Park West Hospital in Knoxville.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who dearly loved and enjoyed her family.  She was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church in Rutledge, where she had been a Sunday School teacher, and had been involved with the mothers day out ministry at Grace Baptist Church.  She will be dearly and deeply missed.   Her husband James Michael...

Rachel Ann Walker Yates, age 87 of Rutledge, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020, peacefully at her home.  She was a faithful member and a long-time Sunday School teacher at Buffalo Baptist Church.  She was a member of the Farm Bureau Women’s Committee and served as a director for 30 years.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Mary Walker of Knoxville; brother Charles Walker of Knoxville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Joe and Betty Mae Yates, Bob...