All Obituaries

Pearlie Francis Standifer, age 74 of Rutledge,  passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, May 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Susan Standifer; and siblings, Lon, Joe, Lucille, and Jean. She is survived by her siblings, Joyce, Ruth, and Jim; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Smith-Reagan Funeral Home in Rutledge on Monday, June 1, 2020 from 6 pm to 8 pm with the funeral service to follow at 8 pm.  Graveside...

Sarah Jane Johnson, 80, of Bean Station, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Robert Johnson; son, David Johnson; parents, Charlie & Liddie Barnard; siblings, Boyd Henry, Charles Jr., Bufford, Pete, Juanita, Josie, Hazel, Ruth, Helen, and Inez.  She is survived by her sons, Charles (Mickey) Johnson of Bean Station and Ronald (April) Johnson of Morristown; granddaughters, Amanda, Amber, and Kyndra; six...

Nathanael Joseph Morgan, age 33 of Corryton, went to his eternal rest on May 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his beloved paternal grandparents; William “Don” Morgan and Rosella Morgan; his maternal grandmother, Iva Jean Foust Dills; father, William “Bill” Morgan, Jr.; and partner in crime, Joshua Foust. He is survived by his son Nathanael “Bubba” Morgan II; mother, Kathy Morgan; sisters, Tanya Morgan and Melissa (Glenn) Daugherty; nephews, Ben and...

Sarah Jane McGinnis, 85, of Washburn, TN passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 22, 2020. Sarah accepted the Lord as her Savior when she was an eleven year old girl. She was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. Sarah was known for her generosity, work ethic, and love for her family and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her son Gregory (JB) McGinnis; her parents George and Bertie Lay; her brothers Earl, James, J.P., Lloyd (Bucky), J.W., Eugene,...

Paul Leo Shipley, 70, of Rutledge, formerly of Ypsilanti, Michigan, passed away suddenly on May 17, 2020, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul W. Shipley; brother, Joseph Shipley; and sister, Linda Shipley. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Shipley; daughter, Melissa (Eric) Swinney; son, Adam (Tina Rose) Shipley; grandchildren; Breanna Shipley, Rylee Warmanen, and Travis Warmanen; great-granddaughter, Adalynn Shipley; mother, Mary-Anne...

Vernon Lewis Temple, age 66, was born in Marion, OH on July 1, 1953.  He was a resident of Morristown, TN, but raised his family in Bean Station.  He made his heavenly flight on May 13, 2020 with his daughters and sister by his side.  Vern was a proud Vietnam Veteran with the United States Marine Corp, serving with Platoon 354.  He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and toured throughout the world during his time of service. Vern worked for Mahle in the...

Herbert Nelson Waldrop, 89, of Blaine went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2020, at Fort Sanders Medical Center after a brief illness.  He was a long-time member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Mascot.  Herbert proudly served in the United States Army in the military police.  He served during the Korean conflict with Company B, 504th MP Battalion.  Herbert was passionate about Tennessee sports, fishing and politics.  He loved his family most and he especially...

Kenneth “Dean” Greene, 84, of Rutledge passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side Friday, May 8, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was an avid farmer who loved the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Jimmy Dean Greene; parents, Jim and Lucy Greene; brothers, Glen and Wayne Greene; and his sister, Dorothy Cameron. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Edna; sons, Kenneth...

Willa Dene Carpenter, age 80 of Rutledge, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020.  She was a member of Helton Springs Baptist Church and will be deeply missed.   She was preceded by her parents, Earl and Jessie Morgan; sisters, Juanita Morgan and Rebecca Cameron; brothers, Charles Morgan, Mike Morgan, and two infant brothers.   Willa is survived by her son, Cale Duignan; brothers, Cecil Morgan and Rick (Sheila) Morgan; sister in law, Penny Jo Morgan; nieces, Misty Wolfenbarger...

Lewis Clarence Carpenter “Peroy”, 90, of Bean Station passed away surrounded by family on May 4, 2020.  He was a member of Community Chapel Baptist Church.  Lewis was a charter member of Bean Station Fire Department and is a Veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Agnes (Welch) Carpenter; parents, Lewis and Jessie Carpenter; sisters, Cindy Louise Bible and Blanche Collins; and brother, Roy Henry Carpenter. He is survived by his...