All Obituaries

Linda Newman Carter, 70, of Blaine, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2020.  She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. She was a member of Lea Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reuben and Virgi Newman; brother, Bill; grandparents, Emmett & Lydia Newman, Jake Harrell and Zella Davis. She is survived by her brother, Robert; nephews, Mike (Jennifer) Mark, Marty (Hodly) Newman, nieces, Missy (Todd) Beeler, Scarlett Newman, and Audrey...

Rev. Charles W. Mitchell, 76, of Blaine, went to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, July 27, 2020. Charles was a loving husband and father.  He was a member of Little Valley Baptist Church and retired from General Shale Brick Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Thomas and Grace Mitchell; in-laws, Harvey H. and Martha Bruner; grandson, Dustin Dalton; great-grandson, Aiden Dalton; siblings, Robert, Ralph Terry, Rev. Teddy Mitchell, Peggy Bruner and Patsy Jane...

Garland H. Greenlee, 75, of Rutledge, entered into eternal rest with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Ridgeview Terrace Nursing Home.  Garland was saved at a young age and was a lifetime member of Central Point Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Stella (Cameron) Greenlee; brothers, Millard, Carroll, T.H., Preston, R.M., Vaughn, Fain, J. Harold, and Alvin. He is survived by his loving wife, Gladys Greenlee; daughter, Jennifer (James)...

Johnny Wayne Dalton, 64, of Rutledge, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Johnny was saved when he was 9 years old at Mitchell Springs Baptist Church during Vacation Bible School.  He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.  Johnny worked at Corrugating Roll for several years, then in the late 1990’s he and his brother, Doug, raised Grainger County Tomatoes, which was called Dalton Brother Farms. He was...

Robin M. Singleton, 49, of Rutledge, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Mitchell Singleton; sister, Lisa; and grandparents, Jep and Susie Singleton and Henry and Maggie Vineyard. She is survived by her mother, Ruby Bibbins; sisters, Melissa (Missy) Cameron and Amanda Singleton; and nieces and nephews, Jacob, Maggie, Camrynn, Jaycee and Brody.  Several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends and family will gather at Grainger...

Thomas Harry Bacon, age 71 of Rutledge, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 11, 2020.  He was born at home in Jonesville, VA on November 7, 1948 to the late Drury L. Bacon and Pauline Debusk Bacon. Harry was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.  He held several job titles throughout his life: Real Estate agent, Auctioneer, and worked at the Knoxville Livestock Center, but one of his greatest joy’s in life was farming and his cattle. He was preceded in death by his...

Ruth A. Atkins, age 69 of Bean Station, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 10, 2020.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.  She loved her family and her flowers.   She is preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Lenora Hayes; and brother, Ronny Hayes. She is survived by her husband, Elvin (Peanut) Atkins; daughters, Debbie Atkins (Fiance Tony Blair) and Tammy (Tim) Spoon; grandchildren, Megan (Rusty) Murdock, Jonathan...

Ruby Louise Wills Jestice, 88, Rutledge, left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father July 9, 2020, while at the Serenity House in Morristown, TN. Born February 13, 1932, in Salt Lick, KY, she was the daughter of Hurby and Mirl Wills.  She had two sisters and a brother.  At a young age, they moved to Middletown, OH seeking a better life. She went to schools in Middletown until she was in the 9th grade, when she attended Monroe High School.  While riding the school bus, she...

Michael Allen Cruze, age 60 of Morristown, formally from Beech Grove, IN passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.  Funeral arrangements have not been completed at this time.

Azalee Bibbins, age 93, of Rutledge, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 6, 2020.  She was a member of Avondale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death her husband Hal Bibbins, son, Hal Franklin Bibbins, and daughter, Linda Dalton. She is survived by her son, Lonnie (Linda) Bibbins; daughter in law, Marie Bibbins; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchild; 3 great-great grandchildren, Pallbearers are: Ricky Bibbins, Darren Roberts, Blake Cotter, David Bibbins, Elijha Roberts, Sam...