All Obituaries

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...

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Paul “Henry” Whitt, age 93 of Rutledge, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 15, 2019.   He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ethel “Faye” Whitt; sons Danny Whitt, Joe (Kay) Whitt, and Tim (Anita) Whitt; daughters Susan (Gary) Smith, and Vicky King (Michael Bundy); and grandchildren Jackie Miller, Justin Whitt, Logan Whitt, Devin Whitt, and Dallas King.   The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 17,...

Charles Maurice Williford, age 63 of Bean Station, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 14, 2019.  He was of a Christian faith, and was a wonderful storyteller.   He was preceded in death by his mother Delores, and his loving wife of 37 years, Patricia Ann Williford.  They were inseparable and were meant to always be by one another’s side.    He is survived by his father Ben Williford; sister Benita (Wayne) Hays; sons Ben (Kalisha)...

Patricia Ann Williford, age 57 of Bean Station, was born October 2, 1961, and went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 14, 2019.   She was preceded in death by her mother Doris Couch, and sister Pamela Wedderburn.  She is survived by her father Reuben Couch and wife, Mary; daughter Heather (Travis) Overbay; sons Chucky (Brittany) Williford, and Ben (Kalisha) Williford; step-daughter Jessica (Mitchell) Branch; grandchildren Connor Overbay, Destiney Branch,...

William “Frank” Davis, age 93, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, surrounded by his family.  He was a lifelong dairy farmer who also worked in the mines for 45 years.  He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church.    He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Bessie Davis, Grandpa and Grandma Swift, daughter Karen Ann, grandson Isaac, and sisters Mary Hodges and Eula Davis.  He is survived by his loving wife of 60...

Barbara Ann Jarnigan Evans, age 73, passed away at her home in Rutledge on Monday, September 9, 2019.  She lived life fully and loved being with her family.  She was an excellent hostess, cooking and serving them, and never met a stranger.  She was the owner/operator of Tennessee Furniture in Bean Station, and G’s Clothing & Collections. She will be dearly missed.   She is preceded in death by her parents Lester and Virgie Jarnigan, and siblings Arlin...

Gary Leslie “Bear” Collette, formerly of Bean Station, was born September 27, 1944, and at the age of 74, departed this life following a lengthy illness on September 2, 2019.  He was a resident of Laurelbrook Nursing Home in Dayton, TN.   Gary was preceded in death by his father and mother Leslie and Nellie Collette.  He is survived by a son Leslie Gary Collette, and daughter Cindy Woody, both of Bean Station; two sisters Jackie Moore of Morristown, TN, and Pam...

Sergio Rubio Sotelo, de 72 años de Rutledge, falleció el domingo 1 de septiembre de 2019 en Serenity House en Morristown. Fue miembro de la Misión Católica San Juan Pablo en Rutledge, y trabajó para Lillard Stratton Farms. Ha vivido en los EE.UU. durante 21 años.   Le sobrevive su esposa Zenaida Mercado Blas; hija Elvira Cano Rubio y Rosalio Cano y sus hijos José, Diana y Elizabeth, y bisnieta Sofía; hijo Manuel Rubio Mercado y...

Nancy J. Roach, age 84 of Rutledge, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Ridgeview Terrace.  She was a member of Mitchell Springs Baptist Church.   She is preceded in death by her husband Billy Carl Roach; parents Roscoe and Elsie Cameron; sister Doris Alline Cameron, and brothers Johnny Charles Cameron, Tommy Cameron, and Gene Cameron.  She is survived by her son Larry Roach of Rutledge, daughter Jane (Dearl) Noe of Rutledge; brothers Robert Cameron of Rutledge, and...