All Obituaries

James W. Marshall Jr., age 61, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his mother, Allie Marshall. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Marshall; father, James W. Marshall, Sr.; five children in Colorado; one step-son; brother, Rick (Connie) Marshall; sisters, Saundra (Mike) Baker and Serenna Marshall; brother-in-law, Billy (Brenda) Shaw; and sister-in-law, Judy (Junior)...

Larry “Fletch” Fletcher, age 69, of Morristown, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday, October 11, 2018 after a battle with cancer. He was a member of New Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard. He was a life member of VVA Chapter 1073 and the VFW Post 5266. He was formerly employed by Lowes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Juanita Fletcher. He is survived by his wife,...

Thelma J. Amos, age 63, of Morristown, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Amos; parents, Adrian and Hazel Lovin; and brother, Larry Lovin. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Jamie) Amos and Craig (Chrissy) Amos; grandchildren, Gavin, Jaelynn, Brett, Alex, and Chase; and brothers, Steve Lovin and Herman Lovin. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m. Thursday, October 11 at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral...

Carroll Singleton, age 71, of Russellville, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his residence. He was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church and was a custodian at Lincoln Heights Middle School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Oma Singleton; daughter, Angie Singleton; brother, Jack Singleton; and sister, Billie Jean Singleton. He is survived by his son, Greg (Kim) Singleton; granddaughter, Katie (Trevor) Smith; grandsons, Brandon and Bradley Hickey; ...

Heather Leigh (Wheat) Shelton, age 30, of Sevierville, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at LaConte Medical Center in Sevierville. She was a loving wife and mother and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Richard “G-Paw” Eidson and Richard Cook; and father-in-law, Glenn D. Hamilton. She is survived by her husband, Jonathan Shelton; children, Christian Pinkham, Dagan Shelton, and River Shelton; father, Melvin (Susan)...

Gene Long, age 77, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of Cedar Flat Missionary Baptist Church. Gene was employed by Roy Widener Motor Lines and Berkline in Morristown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dea and Grace Long of Morristown; brothers, Estel and Roger Long; and sisters, Florence Macintosh and Hazel Kanipe, all of Morristown. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Joyce...

Timothy “Tim” Dwayne O’Neil, age 55, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph V. O’Neil, Sr.; and brother, Joseph V. O’Neil, Jr. He is survived by his daughters, Shauntae (David) Mehta of Knoxville and Savannah (Kevin) Blair of St. Louis, MO; mother, Katherine Branch; grandchildren, Adelei, Finleigh, Baylor, and Lennox; brothers, Terry (Audrey) O’Neil of Philadelphia, TN,...

Patricia “Trisha” Hopkins Bates, age 56, of Morristown, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital after a 3 month courageous battle with cancer. She was saved at an early age at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Patricia was a strong believer and held on to Him until the very end. She was a manager and assistant manager at many convenient stores in Morristown and White Pine. She was preceded in death by her parents, Palmer...

Kay Wester Allen, of Russellville, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving husband and loved ones. She was born on April 23, 1948. Kay was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, nana, aunt, and friend. Kay will be forever remembered in the hearts of those she touched during her life. She was preceded in death by her parents Clay and Juanita (Bishop) Wester; grandparents, Hurd and Bertha Bishop and Sam and Bessie Wester. She is survived by...

Hazel Bray Godwin McClellan, lifelong resident of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Mrs. Godwin was 94 years old. Mrs. Godwin was an avid gardener and loved working in her yard. She also was a lover of antiques and enjoyed many years of collecting. She especially enjoyed working with her daughter in her estate sales, enjoying many friends in Alabama. She was widely known for her love of animals and volunteered for years at the local Animal Shelter, many times bringing...