All Obituaries

Wendell Iven Nutting Jr, age 87, of Rutledge, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.  Wendell was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church and a dedicated member of Law enforcement for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his uncle and aunt, Raymond and Georgia Kee; first wife, Wanda Nutting; and brother, Randall Nutting. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Mae Nutting; daughter, Wendy (Rick) Watson; step-sons, Brian (Robin) Coulter, and Barry (Kelli) Coulter; grandchildren, Lindsey...

Jeffrey Allen Roach, 52, of Rutledge, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, while at home, with his family. Jeffrey was the son of his late mother Peggy Roach and survived by father, Johnny Roach. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He accepted Christ at a young age. He served the Lord for many years in singing with his sister Renee Roach and his brother Chris Roach. He was dearly loved by his many friends and family and will be greatly missed. His is survived by...

Frances Bertina Proffitt, age 87 of Rutledge, went to be with her Lord, Friday, July 22, 2022 peacefully in her sleep at Jefferson City Health and Rehab. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Zettie Proffitt; son, Bobby Eugene Manley; one grandchild; and brothers and sisters Survivors include her daughter, Diana Fay Manley; grandchildren, Phillip Shawn Roach, Angela M. Poole, Jamie R. Poole, Kim Baumgardner, and Rhonda Manley; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and...

Peggy Munsey, of Blaine, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, July 20, 2022 after a brief illness. She was saved at an early age at Highland Springs Baptist Church and was a member of New Corinth Baptist Church. She was also a co-owner of Munsey & Reagan Pallet Company. She was preceded in death by her parents;  Aub & Inez Bennett of Blaine and son-in-law Danny W. Reagan of Blaine. Survivors include husband; David Munsey, the love of her life, 59 years of marriage, daughter;...

Timothy Burell Fugate, age 54, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022.  He was born in Polk County, FL.  Some called him Tim, but to others he was Timmy. Timmy accepted God into his life as a child during Vacation Bible School at Barnards Grove Baptist Church, where he was a member till his death.  He was an Army veteran and served his time in Germany. He was preceded in death by his father, Burell Fugate; sister, Karen Fugate; grandparents, Dewey and Addie...

Mary Elizabeth Owens, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 8, 2022.  She was a loving Mother, Sister, Aunt, Mamaw, and Friend.  She was saved at the age of 15 and was a member of Narrow Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Alma Jarnigan; brothers and sisters-in-law:  Frank (Martha) Jarnigan, Clarenance (Ella Mae) Jarnigan, Tom (Joyce) Jarnigan; sister, Marie Watson; daughter-in-law, Brandi Owens; and special niece: ...

Ronnie Lynn Hodge, 70, of Rutledge, TN went home to greet his Lord June 30, 2022, no more to be tormented by ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).  Ronnie was a born again Christian and loved Central Point Baptist Church, where he was a member and attended since his teenage years until his health no longer permitted.  He was a member of Rising Star Masonic Lodge #44 for 40 years. Ronnie was preceded in death by his loving and devoted grandparents, Bill and Ada McDaniel; his mother,...

Herbert Zobel, formerly of Wellborn, Florida, passed away at the young age of 92, on Saturday, June 25, 2022, in his son Richard’s home in Rutledge, Tennessee. He had moved to live with his Son and Daughter-in-law, Richard and Jill, in their home in Tennessee in July of 2021. Herb was previously a resident of Boynton Beach, Florida, where he lived from 1956 to 1990, after moving there from New York. He was an active member of the Lions Club and served as President in 1968. He owned...

Georgia Eva Collins, 90, of Rutledge, went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 13, 2022.  She was a member of Rockhaven church. She enjoyed talking to friends and spending time with her family. She could bring a smile to the face of anyone she met. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mossy Lawrence of Bean Station, Sisters; Dorothy Lawrence, Helen Cook and Shirley Dalton, Husbands; Hubert Atkins and Henry Collins,...

Ricky Eugene Hamilton, age 58, of Blaine, passed away peacefully on June 13th 2022.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Hollis Hamilton; brother, Jeffrey Hamilton, and grandparents, Flora and Arnold Collins, and Paralee and Otie Hamilton.   Survivors include his sister, Geraldine Hamilton, of Blaine, and several cousins and friends.   Family and friends will meet at Indian Ridge Cemetery Friday, June 17th, 2022 at 10 am for a graveside service...