All Obituaries

Mary Cornett Couch age 95 of Bean Station, went home to be with her savior, May 10, 2021. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Polly Cornett; her loving husband, James Delmer Couch; 3 sons, Kenneth, Ruben, and Mike Couch; 1 daughter, Barbara; grandchildren, Micheal Jay Bowlin, Penny Lynn Couch, and Amy Sizemore. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, James Estill (Shirley) Couch, Jesse (Debbie) Couch; daughters, Polly Katherine (Eddie) Sizemore, Margie (John) Kercher,...

Robbie Leigh Hodge, age 52, of Rutledge passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021.  No service will be held.

Ruth B. Long, 83, of Bean Station, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021.  She was a faithful member of Riverview Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul “Spoozie” Beets; parents, Charlie and Liza Gray; sisters, Agnes Miller, Dot Miller, Polly Tate, and Wanda Caldwell; brothers, Doug, Jim, and Don Gray. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Johnny H Long; daughters, Rhonda (Frankie) Jones, Pam Beets; step-children,...

Betty Jean (Creech) Nadeau, passed away at the age of 83 in Rutledge, Tennessee on May 6, 2021.  Betty was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 30, 1938.  She was part of the first graduating class at Shawnee High School in Camden, Ohio.  Betty was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for 45 years.  Her faith was an integral part of everything she did. She was preceded in death by her husband Rudolph Nadeau and her first husband Creighton...

Mona Lee Whitt, 90, of Rutledge, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021.  She was a member of South Side Baptist Church and an employee of Magnavox for 47 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Joseph Whitt; parents, Millard and Georgie Owens; daughter-in-law, Pamela Whitt; and several sisters and brothers. She is survived by her son, Joey Whitt; daughter, Regina (Mike) Cline; grandchildren, Matt Cline, Angela (Dustin) Winkler, Andrew (Heather) Whitt;...

Mary Lee Dalton, 84, of Rutledge, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021.  She was a member of Noah’s Chapel Church.  She was a loving, caring mother, grandmother, and “ganny”, who will be deeply missed by all who loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin Dalton; her mother, Minnie Bull; her son, Frankie Dalton; her brother, Kenny Young; and her sisters, Ruth Fields, Charlotte Swinney, and Geraldine Howerton. She is survived by her son,...

Kenneth Wayne Crumpley, 69, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital.  He proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War.  Wayne attended Tampico Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Sally Crumpley. Wayne is survived by his longtime friend of 38 years, Karen Whaley; special nephew, Donnie (Stelena) Crumpley; 2 sisters; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 10am – 11am, Saturday, May 1,...

Willie Mae Watson, 87, of Rutledge went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2021. She was a longtime member of Buffalo Baptist Church. Willie was preceded in death by her parents, James and Callie Romines; daughter, Connie Southerland; grandson, Brandon Dalton; brother, James “Buddy” Romines; sisters, Linda Collins and Marie Scott. She is survived by her daughters, Darlene (Jim) Standifer, Terri Scearce, and Kathy Dalton; son in law, Bill Southerland; grandchildren, April...

Frances L Arnwine, 67, of Rutledge, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021.  She was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Arnwine; parents, James and Amanda McLemore; and brother, Robert McLemore. She is survived by her son, Steve (April) Bray; grandson, Shayne (Madison) Bray; sisters, Opal Hornsby, Thelma (Lester) Phinney, Clara (Mike) Bray, Anita (Buck) Mink, Joyce (Robert) Lane; brother, Reese McLemore; and several nieces...

Donnie Ray Huskey, 70, of Rutledge, born April 21, 1950, died at home after a long-term illness on April 11, 2021.  He was saved in a revival on September 11, 1964, and was baptized on October 11, 1964, joining Sunrise Baptist Church and later moved his letter to Helton Springs Baptist Church. Donnie was preceded in death by his baby daughter, Melissa Ann Huskey; parents, Willie and Stinena Huskey; sister, Rhonda Huskey; brother, Horace Huskey; and half-brothers, Ralph, Gene, and Carl...