All Obituaries

Christan Lynn Keener, age 19, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Lighthouse Church in Dandridge and a culinary student at Walters State Community College. Christan also was an Eagle Scout. Survivors include his parents, James and Mary Eslinger; siblings Sally Keener, Kyle Windham, Alice Walker, Monica Eslinger, Erinlea Eslinger. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Lighthouse Church, 793 Haynes Rd. Dandridge,...

John “Jack” Sheridan, age 92 of Morristown, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Serenity House. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in WWII. Jack retired from Rockwell International as Manager. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Sheridan and son, Bradley Sheridan. Survivors include his children, Tim (Rhonda) Sheridan, Cindy Sheridan, Shawn Sheridan, Mark Sheridan (Kathy Bullington); grandchildren, Suzanne Walls, Michael Bratton, Brittany...

Norman Lester Cope, age 77 of Russellville, passed away Sunday Nov.10 at home. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Russellville.  Preceded in death by mother, Bobbie Mae Cope; father, Lester Cope; sisters, Edith Walker and Dorothy Reedy; and brother, Don Cope   Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Couch; grandchildren, Jacob and Jeremy Couch; great- grandson, Tyler Couch; and brother, Dan Cope; and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to, Vic, Rin, Caleb,...

Gail Marie Phillips, age 66 of Helenwood, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.   Mrs. Phillips was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. For more than twenty years, she worked at Fireside Restaurant and made many wonderful friends.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Barrett & Patricia Whipkey; stepmother Helen Barrett; and son-in-law Jamie Watson. Mrs. Phillips is survived by her husband of 42 years, Kenny...

Merlin “Merle” Myers, age 83, of Morristown, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Powerhouse Baptist Church. He was a retired business owner having owned several convenient stores. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Sharon Myers; parents, Burley and Hester Myers; brother, Dearl Myers; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Donnie Lamb; son, Eugene Myers. Survivors include his daughters, Denay (David) Alder, Trish Stroud, Peggy (Mike)...

Jerry Ray Caldwell, age 47, of Morristown, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2019 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born on April 15, 1972 in Knoxville and resided in Morristown. Jerry was a loving husband, father, son, brother,brother-in-law, and friend to many. He loved fishing and teaching the kids how to fish. He served in the National Guard. He is preceded in death by his father, Gary Caldwell, I.; brother-in-law, Richie Webb; grandparents, Leonard Caldwell,...

Wayne Long, age 57, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Jean Long; infant sister, Jacqueline Long. Survivors include his son, Chris (Jenn) Long; 3 grandchildren, Breana, Brice, and Braylon; brother, Eddie (Kat) Long; sisters, Linda Long, Denise (Alan) Sweet; nephews, Joey Ibex, Shawn Long, Glenn Decker, Ricky Cluster; along with a host of friends. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m....

Linda Carol (Myers) Lamb, age 63, of Bean Station, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at her home. She was saved at an early age and was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Lamb; parents, Burley and Hester Myers; brother, Dearl Myers. Survivors include her daughter, Amanda (Matthew) Brooks; grandchildren, Jayden Roberts, Paisley Brooks, and Chance Brooks; brothers, Merlin Myers, Farell (Kathy) Myers; sister, Eva (Wayne) Johnson; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Myers, Melissa (Kevin)...

Helga Irene Kappeler, age 83, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 at her home. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Alder Funeral Home.

Charles David Holman, age 68, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Heritage Center Nursing Home. He was a 1970 Alumni of Rule High School Golden Bears. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Thomas Holman and Opal Holman; brothers, Bruce, Donald, and Billy Holman; sister, Shirley Rodgers. Survivors include his son, Derek Holman; brother, George Michael Holman; brother-in-law, Butch Rodgers; countless nieces, nephews, and a host of friends from the Westview Community and...