All Obituaries

Glenn E. Starnes, Sr, age 72 of Bean Station, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at his residence.  He was a member of Central View American Christian Church, and had been a supervisor with Norris.  He dearly loved his family.  He was a farmer and loved working his land, tending his cows, especially Hazel, and his dog, Sissy.  He also enjoyed trout fishing.   His parents Joe and Flossie Starnes, an infant son Joseph Lynn, a step-son David Arnwine and brothers...

Marty E. Hodge, age 52 passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019, in Knoxville.  He was survived by Robbie, Cindy, and Kayla Hodge; the mother's side of family includes several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and also the Hodge side of the family. Rest in Peace; we all love you and you will be missed!  God Bless! Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Reagan Funeral Home of Rutledge.

Tina R. Howerton, age 56 of Rutledge, went home to our Lord on Friday, November 8, 2019.  She was a member of Promise Land Church where she was a primary Sunday School teacher and was loved by all her children.   She was preceded in death by her father Donnie “Bones” Howerton, mother Lorene “Orrick” Howerton, sisters Terry Howerton and Sherry Swiney, and nephew Teddy Swiney.  She was a loving and devoted mother to Josie (Derick) Lloyd, Jenny Coffey,...

James Estep, age 56, formerly of Rutledge, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, in Knoxville.  He was a selfless, loving and devoted husband and father who dearly loved his family.  He enjoyed life; he loved to laugh and was friendly to everyone. All who knew him will dearly and deeply miss him.   His parents George Dewey and Mildred Lucille Estep, and four brothers, preceded him in death.  He is survived by his loving wife Sharon Brewer Estep of Knoxville; sons...

James Cameron “JC” Jones, age 81, passed away at his home in Rutledge, on Saturday, November 2, 2019.  He was a member of Central Point Baptist Church.  He was a cattle, tomato and tobacco farmer and loved working in the fields.   He was preceded in death by his parents James G. and Ella Mae Jones, and two sisters Marie Foster, and Thelma Headrick.  He married his loving wife, Margaret, on November 2, 1956, and she survives him.  He is also survived by...

Anna Lou McDaniel Kitts, 89 of Bean Station, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019. She was a Mother, Grandmother, and Sister. She was also a member of Clinchdale Baptist Church.   She was preceded in death by husband of 66 years Curtis Kitts, Parents Bill and Beulah McDaniel, Son Tom Kitts, Daughters Brenda Kitts and infants Betty Ann and Helen Kitts, Brothers Paul, Roy, Eugene, Dave and Ernest, Sisters Estella Hixon, Barbara Maples, and Evelyn Kee. Survivors include Sons Donnie and...

Rena R. Hodge, age 80, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019, at Ridgeview Terrace of Life in Rutledge.  She was a hard worker and with little help, accomplished many things over the course of her life.  After suddenly finding herself without a job, she went back to school to complete her GED, and received training for being a certified nursing assistant.  She had a selfless heart and enjoyed serving others.  She loved gardening and watching her flowers grow, along with...

Robert Tray Turley, age 22, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2019. Tray was born on June 28, 1997. He graduated from Grainger County High School in Rutledge, TN. He loved to spend his time outside hiking trails, riding four-wheelers, and building bonfires with friends and often spent time on the water kayaking and floating on the river. He was a team player, constantly involved with soccer, basketball, baseball, and even cross-country. He enjoyed spending time working on cars and...

Aaron Allen Hodge, age 23, went to be with Jesus surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 27, 2019, at Tennova North Hospital in Powell.  He was a member of Central Point Baptist Church where he was loved by everyone.   He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mel and Alta Reagan, and Clifford and Hazel Holt.  He is survived by his mother Wendy and Kevin Jones of Rutledge; grandparents Jerry and Linda Everhart of Jefferson City, Robert Holt of Rutledge, and...

Kathleen June Farrar, age 88 of Rutledge, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Signature Lifestyles in Jefferson City.  She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church.  She enjoyed traveling with her sisters.   She is preceded in death by her parents Dave and May Tate; her husband Samuel Taylor Farrar; and sisters Goldie Clevenger, Sarah Horner, and Margaret Turley.  She is survived by her son William T. Farrar, and his wife, Vicki; and daughter Pamela Farrar, four...