All Obituaries

Debbra Kay Tackett, age 67 of Mooresburg, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare Systems. She was preceded in death by several family members. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Robert Tackett, Sr.; children, Robert Tackett, Jr., James Tackett, Michael (Drema) Tackett, Tracy Tackett, Steven Tackett; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sandy Blair and Joyce Knedgen; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. No services are planned at...

Roy W. Eastep, age 74, of Dandridge, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and member of the UMWA and NRA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Francis Eastep; brother, Donald Eastep. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Janice Eastep; daughters, Susan (Mike) Fletcher, Alyson Eastep (Mike Allen), Elizabeth Eastep Wolfe; step-children, Angela (Mike) Fomtenot, Jerry Wayne Haynes, Jr.; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter;...

Brandon Armenis, age 27, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at LeConte Medical Center. He was a member of Burnett Memorial Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Roncase and grandfather, Gordon Seibel, Survivors include his mother, Julie Belew; step-father, Wayne Belew; father, Steve Armenis, his wife Shannon and their 3 children; fiancé, Becky Davis and her son Aiden; siblings, Shannon Higgins, B.J. Capps, Karen Capps, twin sister -Brittany Armenis,...

Donald A. Davis, age 47, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his home. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Alder Funeral Home      

Davy Anne Charles, age 92 of Morristown, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at her home. She was a member of St. Paul Presbyterian Church for 67 years where she served as an Elder. Anne attended Sullins College in Bristol, VA and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she was a member of the Tri-Delta Soroity. She was a graduate of Carson-Newman College. Anne taught in the Hamblen Co. School System for many years. She was a lover of nature. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Irene Cannon Blakley, age 96, of Morristown, residing in Michigan, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Michigan. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Blakley; father, Carl Cannon; mother, Mae Cannon Horner; brother, Buford Cannon; sister, Dorothy Gulley. Survivors include her daughter, Rita (James) Barkman of Louisiana; son, Ronald (Sheri) Blakley of Michigan; granddaughter, Sherry (Jeff) Burns of Michigan; sister, Fannie (Lowell)...

Christine Sudie Hartman, age 92 of Morristown, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare Systems. She was born October 8, 1926 in Marshall, NC. She was a member of Liberty Hill United Methodist Church where she loved to sing in the choir and had once served as church secretary. Her working years were with Morristown Laundry and Dry Cleaners, J.C. Penny, and Hamilton (SunTrust) Bank from where she retired after 22 years of service. She was preceded...

Rita Grant, age 63, of Morristown, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at her home. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Alder Funeral Home.      

Loretta Jones, age 83, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Northside Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.P. Jones; brothers, Averial Greene, Clure Greene, Alan Greene; sisters, Lucille Buttry, Brenda Cox. Survivors include her son, Rodney Jones (Joy Mathews); daughter, Regina Oakes (Tim); grandchildren, Christian Taylor (Chelsea), Joshua Oakes (Lindsey); great-grandchildren, William Joshua Oakes and Jonathan...

Our beloved mother, Pauline Marie Richards Thomas, ended her life's journey on March 2nd, 2019. She was 74 years old, born and raised in Fall Branch, TN. She will forever be longed for by her daughters, Jan Richards and Amy Thomas Williams, as well as her daughter-in-law Lori Thomas, and treasured grandchildren: Mason Williams, Maddie Williams, Holden Thomas, and Samantha Gilliam. She will also be missed by her special sister-in-law, Zada, among many others who loved her as "Mamaw." She...