All Obituaries

Gregory Allen Howerton, age 60, of Russellville, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare He was preceded in death by his parents, Donnie and Lorene Howerton; sisters, Terry Howerton, and Tina Howerton; nephew, Teddy Swiney. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Jennifer Howerton; children, Nathan, Adam, and Preston Howerton; stepson, Skyler Ingram; stepdaughter, Ariana Ingram; grandchildren, Danielle, ZaeAnna, Zonryc, Zefira, and Gabriel; sister,...

Carolyn Ann (Ritter) Wheelock was called to her forever home on the evening of September 19, 2021.  Carolyn was born in Knoxville, TN and spent her childhood in Grainger County, TN. She was a graduate of Rutledge High School. She attended ETSU, Florida Southern College (BA), and Rollins College (Masters). In 1967, she married and moved to Lakeland, FL. Carolyn served the Polk County School Board for 30 years as an English teacher. The majority of her career was spent at Kathleen Junior...

  Rodney Todd Reagan “Toddy”, 56, passed away Sunday September 19, 2021 at Select Specialty in Powell surrounded by his mother, sister, nieces, nephew and a few friends from the church he loved so well. Toddy loved everyone and everyone loved him. He loved going to his church, Community Chapel in Bean Station where he was a member and served as janitor for several decades. He loved angels and was an Angel himself here on earth. He loved gospel music and would go to his...

Ricky Dean “Rick Mac” McDaniel, age 63, of Rutledge, passed away September 18, 2021. He was a long term employee of FilmTech Inc. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lena McDaniel. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Rita McDaniel; son, Nathan (Brandi) McDaniel; daughter, Hannah McDaniel (Dakota Storm); brother, Jackie McDaniel; sisters, Myrtle Watson, Faye Noe; grandchildren, Logan, Cadence, Jayden, Raylen, Savannah, and several nieces and nephews;...

Abel Jayce Conley, precious baby boy of Shelbie Bender and Kenneth Conley was born into the arms of his Savior on September 15, 2021.  Although Abel never spent any time with us on earth he was very loved and touched many lives.  Our little angel will never be forgotten. He was greeted in heaven by his Great Grandfathers; Jack Wheat and Dennis Granke and Frank Bender; and Great Grandmothers; Cheryl Hile and Evelyn Bender and cousin Sutton Conley. In addition to his parents he is...

James E. Standifer “Jim”, age 73, of Rutledge gained his angel wings September 14, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Susan Standifer; brothers, Joe and Lon Standifer; sisters, Pearlie Standifer, Lucille Booker, and Jean McNeill. He is survived by his loving wife who never left his side, Darlene Standifer; children, Heather (Richie Farrow) and Tyler (Anna) Standifer; grandchildren, Aylah Watson, Addison Standifer, Ayden Standifer, Tipton Standifer,...

Jimmy H. James, "aka Jesse James, Paw", age 78 of Rutledge went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 14, 2021, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was a longtime member of Central Point Baptist Church. He loved his family and his work/job as a lineman, then General Forman/Superintendent for Dillard Smith for almost 50+ years, traveling all over the country to re-establish power during many hurricanes and snow storms, before finally retiring the first of 2021 from BESCO where...

Roger Dale Maples, 58, of Rutledge, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Roger was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church in Rutledge, TN, and he was an avid fan of the Tennessee Volunteers.   Roger was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Elzie Ramsey, Cloyd and Letha Maples. He is survived by his parents, Robert L. Maples and Emma E. Maples; girlfriend (significant other), Nancy McCarty; children, Jessica (Dexter) Lowe, Nikki Maples,...

Joshua Frederick Hood “Steve”, age 36, of Blaine, went to be with the Lord, September 6, 2021.  He was a beloved dad, son, and brother. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Bert “Grandmomma” Stallings, Edward Cochran “Pops”, aunt and uncle Timmy and Nancy Cochran. He is survived by his three beautiful children, Dillon, Autumn, and Lila; parents, Rose and Bobby Cochran; brother, Jamie (Ashley) Cochran; sister, Jade (Sam) Melecosky;...

Addie Drinnon Vaughn, 93, of Bean Station, TN, passed away on August 30, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was a member of Rock Bridge Missionary Baptist in Treadway, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey W. Vaughn; son, P.C. Vaughn; granddaughter, Karen Fugate; great grandson, Logan Clark; parents, Tillman and Evie Drinnon; sister, Annie (Robert) Johnson, Dorothy (Frank) Burdine; brother, Freemon (Reble) Drinnon; sons-in-law, Doyle Mullins and Burell...