All Obituaries

Mary L. Cate, 72, of Blaine, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Allene Foster; brothers, Jim Foster, Bobby Foster, and Jerry Foster; and nieces, Amanda Hodge-Myers and Gwen Foster-Lawson. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Herb Cate; son, Will (Kim) Cate; daughter, Elizabeth Cate; grandchildren, Austin, Ethan, Mary Grace, Aiden, Sammie Joe, Maggie Mae, and Leigha; sisters, Helen (James) Dyer,...

Sharon Kay Acuff McAnally, born April 20, 1948, died February 22, 2021.  She was saved at Puncheon Camp Missionary Baptist Church and was a member at Lake Shore Missionary Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Irene Acuff ; brother, Sam Acuff. Sharon is survived by her husband of 53 years, Larry McAnally;  daughters, Angel (David) Johns, April (Randy) Hodge; son, Alex (Alisha) McAnally; grandchildren, Matthew (Hanna) Hodge, Caitlyn (Zack)...

Dennis Myers, age 85, passed away on February 20, 2021 at his home in Blaine. He was a lifelong member of Indian Ridge Baptist Church, a mason, a machinist/mechanic/engineer for Breezy Wynns, C. R. Daniels, Gene’s Jeans, and De Royal Industries. His ability to use his hands to “fix” just about anything was a God given talent that he shared when the need arrived. His love for the outdoors whether fishing, hunting, working in the garden, on the farm, or on machinery kept him...

Billy E. Trent, 86, of Grainger County, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 15th, after an extended illness.  He professed faith at a young age at Adriel Baptist Church in Bean Station.  Bill was a retired builder, and his passion in life was the time he spent in the woods with his hunting dogs.  In later years, he enjoyed trading and collecting guns. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Polly (Livesay) and Grant Trent; and his sister, Maxine...

Sammy R. Owens, 77, of Rutledge, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.  He was a Vietnam Veteran and recently received the Quilt of Valor for his services.  Sammy proudly served his community in the Rutledge Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years.  Sammy will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy & Helen Owens; and brother, Robert “Bobby” Owens. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joyce...

Jesse William Nicely December 10, 1957 - February 9, 2021 Daddy, how can I ever write anything that will measure up to the man that you were? A Godly man who loved everyone, even those who persecuted him. You always looked for the good in others and would give of yourself no matter the circumstance. I hope this tribute to your beautiful life makes you so proud. The world truly won’t be the same without you... my life will never be the same without you... the hearts and lives that...

Larry Edward Roach, 66, of Rutledge, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.  Larry was a member of Mitchell Springs Baptist Church He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Nancy Roach. He is survived by his sister, Jane (Dearl) Noe; aunt, Kay Jones of Jefferson City; uncles, Robert Cameron of Rutledge and Mike Cameron of White Pine; nephew, Todd Noe; and a host of good friends that have helped him in his times of need. Graveside services will be at 2 pm on Friday,...

Diane S Overfelt, 70, of Rutledge, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Mattie Steinmetz. She is survived by her loving Husband of 49 years, William Overfelt; daughter, Carrie Elizabeth Overfelt-Gill and husband, Jatt; sons, William C. Overfelt, Jr. and wife, Corina, and Johnathon Blake Overfelt and wife, Amanda; daughter-in-law, Lorena Overfelt; brother, Ted Steinmetz and wife, Gail; 11 grandchildren; niece, Julie Steinmetz; and...

Billy J. Rose, age 84 of Rutledge, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, M.J. Rose; daughter, Susie K. Rose; special grandson, Randall Scott Dixon; and parents, Tom & Beulah Rose. He is survived by his sons, Donald (Brenda) Rose, David (Cathy) Rose, and Ronnie (Marcia) Rose; daughter, Donna Renee Rose; sister, Beatrice Rucker Harding; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and...

Ruth Esther (Perry) Dodgen, 89, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Oakwood Senior Living. She was preceded in death by her husbands, G.B. Foster, Paul Spoon, and Charles Dodgen; daughter, Sandra Anderson; granddaughter, Tiffany Watts; great-grandchildren, Savannah and Kelsie Garrigues; parents, James Madison & Sarah Perry; and brother, James Herbert Perry. She is survived by her sons, Terry (Anita) Spoon and David (Holly) Foster; sister-in-law, Jean Perry; and...