All Obituaries

Ray Allen Hodge, 75, of Rutledge passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020. As per his wishes, he will be cremated and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Wanda Sue Wolfe, age 73 of Rutledge, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020.  She was a lifelong member of Sunrise Baptist Church.  Wanda and her parents walked many years to Sunrise. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents French and Jennie Lee Wolfe, aunts Lula Dyer Merritt, Geneva Dyer Noe, and uncles Roy Dyer and Millard Wolfe. She is survived by cousins, special cousins Elaine (Boyd) Collins and Karen (Marty) McNish.  Special thanks to Diversicare of Claiborne for...

Rev. Horace Jones, 81 of Rutledge passed away peacefully Thursday, March 19, 2020. He was a member and former Pastor of Head of Richland Baptist Church in Rutledge.     He is proceeded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary Jane Jones, Son, Steve Jones, Parents, Richard and Dessie Rae Jones, Sister Stella Romines, Son-in-law, Vernon Farrow & Granddaughter, Shasta Farrow.    Survived by: daughters, Janie (Roger) Allen and Jan Farrow;  grandchildren,...

Rev. Glenn Lester Byrd “Preacher Byrd”, born November 8, 1926 departed his earthly home for his heavenly home on Sunday, March 15, 2020, surrounded by his family.  He was saved at New Blackwell Baptist Church. He was ordained as a Baptist minister April 23, 1962, and pastored churches in Grainger, Jefferson, and Hamblen Counties.   He was preceded in death by his parents, James L. & Hattie Byrd, two brothers, Abe & Lawrence, sisters, Hazel Morgan and Estelle...

Luther Z. Ramsey, Sr. 83 Surrounded by his loving family, “Gudger” passed on to the Lord and loved ones that predeceased him:  His parents, Luther & Harriet (McGaha), siblings:  Billy Sam, Mary Lue, Donal Ray, James Ray, & sister-in-law Wilma, OG, Ann & Ronnie Long.  His son, Luther Z. Jr., passed away in 1989 and his stepdaughter, Kathy, in 2013. He is survived by his cherished daughter, Angel & granddaughter Kait and stepdaughter, Ella.  He...

Ellis Ray Blanken from Rutledge, was born October 8, 1944, and passed away March 7, 2020. He was a member of Narrow Valley Baptist Church. He was an avid Grainger Grizzlies Basketball fan and enjoyed watching all the games. Go Grizzlies!   He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Jean Blanken; parents George and Bonnie Blanken; brothers Ralph and Clifford, and sister Jewell Bilbrey.   He is survived by sons Steve (Glenda) Blanken, and Roger Blanken; daughters Lisa...

Susie K. Rose, age 64 of Rutledge, TN, residing at Lakeway Achievement Center in Morristown, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 2, 2020.   She was preceded in death by her mother, M.J. Rose.  She is survived by her father Billy Rose, Jr; brothers and sisters-in-law Donald and Brenda Rose, David and Cathy Rose, and Ronnie and Marcia Rose; sister Donna Renee Rose; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and her...

Sarah Lucy Clifton, fondly known as MaMaw Lucy, age 98 of Rutledge, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Heritage Nursing Home in Morristown.  She was of the Baptist faith and belong to Rutledge Baptist Church.   She was a beautician and enjoyed all her clients.  She fixed many of her neighbor’s hair even before she took the beautician course.  She also worked many years with Douglas Cherokee with Meals on Wheels. She will be sadly missed by her family and...

Clay Jefferson Leonard, age 62 passed away at his home on Saturday, February 29, 2020.  He was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church.   He was preceded in death by his parents Jep and Bobbie Leonard. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter April (Steve) Bray; son Darren (Julie) Leonard; two grandsons Shayne Bray and Dalton Leonard, all of Rutledge; brother Jep Jr (Joy) Leonard of Mt Carmel; sisters Molene (Kenneth) Carr of Surgoinsville, TN; and Brenda (Wayne)...

Clydia E. Spradling, age 87 of Bean Station, departed this life on Saturday, February 29, 2020.  She was born on February 1, 1933, and accepted Christ on February 22, 1944, at age 11.  She was a faithful member of Lakeshore Baptist Church.   She was mother to Sue (Bill) Cameron, and Roxanne Lamb, all of Bean Station; Mamaw to Kim (Arie) Brown, Brian Lamb, William Cameron, and John (Lisa) Lamb; Nana to Heather (JJ) Collins, Devon Brown, Hollie (Davey) Ramsey, Cameron Brown,...