All Obituaries

Robert H. Johnson, age 79 of Bean Station, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Morristown. He was saved at an early age and was a member and deacon of Noeton Primitive Baptist Church.   He is preceded in death by his parents Austin and Docia Johnson, son David Johnson, brothers Dallas Eddie, Oral, and Basil Johnson, and brother-in-law Wilburn Hayes.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years Sarah Johnson; sons Charles (Mickey) Johnson, and Ronald (April) Johnson; sister Tracy...

Emma Lou (Sissy) Stratton, age 68 of Rutledge, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Sissy, affectionately known by everyone who met her, spent her life devoted to her family.  The farm life is all Sissy knew and her hard-working hands raised a loving family and tomatoes in the Central Point Community her whole life.   Sissy leaves behind a legacy of love and family.  She carried many...

Rangel Antonio Blas, age 45 of Rutledge, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019.    The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Smith-Reagan Funeral Home with Funeral Mass to follow.  Father Steve Pawelk of Blessed St John Paul Catholic Mission II will officiate the service.

Peggy G. Dalton, age 77, went to her Heavenly home Friday morning, March 15, 2019, at her residence in Rutledge.  She was a member of Central Point Baptist Church. She loved her family. "Gran" loved to cook for her grandkids.   She is preceded in death by her parents Lester and Virgie Jarnigan; son Marty Dalton; and siblings Arlin Jarnigan and Bernice Stratton.  She is survived by her loving husband Henry Dalton; son Ronnie Dalton and special friend, Hope;...

Billy Ray McGinnis, age 79, of Blaine, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Fort Sanders Hospital.  He was recently saved on February 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Christine McGinnis; parents James and Zora McGinnis; grandson William (PeeWee) Ellis, sons-in-law Roy Rogers and Ray Cooper; brother Carl McGinnis, and sister Mary Ruth McGinnis. He is survived by his children Tommy (Jennifer) McGinnis, Jennifer Rogers, Lorain (Jim) Linklater, Ronda...

Mary Lexie Brock, age 81, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Claibourne Medical Center in Tazewell.   She was preceded in death by her parents Jep and Susie Singleton, daughter Janie Whitt, and siblings Clarence, Garrett, Bob, Earl, Eugene, and Mitchell Singleton, and Louise Dalton.  She is survived by her sons Joey Cameron (Donna Epperson), Jerry Cameron (Shirley), and Teddy Cameron; brothers Kenneth, Darrell, Leonard, and Larry Singleton; sisters Sue Baker, Shirley...

Wayne Allen Farrow, 66, of Rutledge died Friday March 1 at Morristown Hamblen with his daughter by his side. He was born March 21, 1952, in Rutledge to the late Dennis F. and Dorothy "Nadine" Farrow. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah (Lennie) Singleton; granddaughter, Andrea Giorgio; a brother, Lennis (Earleen) Farrow; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Debbie "Gail" Farrow, his parents, Dennis and Dorothy...

Ed Howerton of Rutledge, passed away February 28, 2019, at his home. He was born February 1, 1947. He was saved at an early age at Lakeshore Baptist Church. He enjoyed teaching Sunday School for over 25 years. He faithfully attended Central Point Baptist Church. Ed graduated from Rutledge High School in 1965. He was an alumnus of Hiwassee College and earned both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from the University of Tennessee. He served as the Claiborne County High School...

Charles James Marsee, age 54, passed away at his home in Thorn Hill, on Thursday, February 28, 2019. He was a US Navy veteran, and enjoyed working on cars. He is preceded in death by his father Charlie Marsee. He is survived by his mother Vivian Marsee; daughters Norma Marsee and fiancé, Danny Buttry; Lorie Wright, and Heather Lewis; brothers Travis and Last Chance Marsee; sister Wendy Marsee Snodgrass; grandchildren Aubrie, Charlie, and Savannah; and other beloved family members. As...

Jackie L. Fennell, age 69 from Blaine, TN, passed away on February 28, 2019, at 1:50 pm at his home. He was in the military from April 1969 to March 1971, and was a Vietnam veteran from May 1970 to March 1971. He was also an officer of the law for Grainger County from July 1987 to July 1999. He always treated people with respect. That's why so many people loved him. He was preceded in death by his mother Jessie Fennell, and father William Fennell. He leaves behind his sister Patsey...