All Obituaries

Aileen O. Stansberry Mulkey, age 85 of Rutledge, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dudley and Elsie Stansberry; siblings, Allen, Jethro, Ed, and Raymond Stansberry. She is survived by her daughters, Marla Miniard and Margo Hunley; sisters, Nancy Stansberry and Georgia S. Neilson; grandchildren, Dustin (Nikki) Allen, Mandy (Shane) Shockley, Chase Hunley, and Savannah Miniard; great-grandchild, Abi, Dylan, Landon, Alison, Colin, Christian, and...

James William “Buddy” Romine, 74, of Rutledge, TN passed away November 22, 2020. Buddy was born to parents James and Callie Mae Romine, on December 4, 1945. He was the only son with seven sisters. To say he was spoiled is an understatement! Buddy served in the United States Army from August 1966 to November 1971. He served in the Vietnam War and was awarded numerous medals. Buddy retired from Dillard Smith Construction, serving as a foreman of a line crew, for 42 years. He was...

Charles Ray Rucker Sr., age 75 of Rutledge, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at UT Medical Center.  He was a faithful and dedicated member of Freedom’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.C. and Kathleen Coffey Rucker; brother, David Rucker; niece, Carsetta Rucker; and several special aunts and uncles. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Bonnie Jean Rucker;children, Charles Ray Rucker Jr. of Washburn,...

Janice Elaine Darting, age 71 of Rutledge, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Lona Gullett; husband, Roy Darting; daughter, Kathy Estep; granddaughters, Shelley and Jessica Darting; and sister, Barbara Gullett. She is survived by her daughter, Diane (Carl) Dalton; sons, Bill and Chris Darting; grandchildren, Elizabeth Darting and Zachary Dalton; brothers, JC (Lena) Gullett, Johnny Gullett, and Larry (Jane) Gullett; and several...

Troy Junior Johnson, born March 26, 1948 in Greeneville, TN, died on November 13, 2020 peacefully at home. He was preceded in death by his parents Devorus and Leo Johnson; brother, Ahaz Andrew Johnson; aunts, Hester Thrasher of Thorn Hill and Zola Kuykendall of Rutledge. He is survived by his wife, Judy Roach Johnson; sons, Jason (Suzie) Johnson and Lance (Sarah) Johnson; six grandchildren, Lane, Tori, Jax, Alex, Payton, Brandon, and Madalynn Johnson, all of Rutledge; sister, Betty Ruth...

Roy J. Jarnigan, age 78, of Thorn Hill, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020.  He was a longtime member and deacon of Bridgeport Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Cecil Jarnigan; brothers, Johnny, Charles, and James Jarnigan; and infant daughter, Brenda Jarnigan. Roy is survived by his loving wife, Imogene Jarnigan; sons, Roger (Donna) Jarnigan, Michael (Cindy) Jarnigan, Joey Jarnigan; daughter, Sheila (Oakley) Dalton; brothers, Bryant...

Billie Ann Miller, 75, of Rutledge, received her “perfect peace” from her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, November 9, 2020.  Billie was a cosmetologist, encourager, and had a giving heart to anyone who had a need.  You could not be in a room with her without smiling.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby C. Miller; parents, Mel and Pansy J. McGowan; sister, Mary Jane Mottern; brother, Ricky McGowan; and great-grandchild, Daniel Haworth. Billie is...

Coy Amos Greenlee, 89, of Rutledge, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy and Dena Greenlee; and brother, Ray Greenlee. Coy is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Greenlee; son, Randall Greenlee; daughter, Kathy (Mitch) Dugger; grandchildren, Chara Lynch, Dacey Dugger, and Caitlian Rush; great-grandchildren, Asher & Theron Lynch; brother, Harold (Sue) Greenlee; special cousin, Sherry Webb; and several nieces and...

Stevie Thacker, age 53, of Rutledge, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosie Bell and Jeffie Thacker; his brother, Richard Thacker; and his grandmother, Sophie Pinion. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Kay Thacker; son, Steve Jordan Thacker; three sisters, Joann Young, Rosie Hylton, and Dorothy Hylton; brother, Clifford Thacker; wife, Patty Thacker; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces. He will be buried at Narrow Ridge Earth...

Girtie Mae Hixon, 92, of Rutledge went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Houston Hixon; daughters, Linda Sisson and Gail Dabney; grandson, Mark Jinks; parents, Ott & Louella (Daniel) Hixon; sisters, Ethel Delias and Gladys Hixon; and brothers, J.S., Burl, Taft, Teb, and Junior Hixon. Girtie is survived by her caregiver/daughter, Rita Blair of Rutledge; daughter, Barbara Jinks of Morristown; caregivers/grandchildren,...