All Obituaries

Beulah Mae Housewright, age 84, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at her residence. She was a member of Friendly View Baptist Church. Beulah was a selfless person who would give you the shirt off her back and do without to make sure her family had everything they needed. She enjoyed traveling with Jennifer and loved going out to eat. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Housewright; ...

Ronald Walraven, age 78, of Talbott, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at his residence. He was a retired New Jersey State Trooper, a proud United States Air Force Veteran, and served his country in the Vietnam war. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Madeline Walraven. He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven and a half years, Juanita Walraven; sons, Gregory (Jennifer) Walraven and Jeremy Walraven; daughters, Jennifer Stepp; sister, Mary Lee (Richard) Miller; grandchildren, ...

Julie Ann Brown Gibson, age 81, of Mooresburg, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving mother who always supported her children and grandchildren and was their biggest fan. She was a prayerful God fearing woman. She was preceded in death by 1st husband and the father of her children, Carl Brown Jr.; 2nd husband, James “Jay” Gibson; grandchild, Michael Chad Cole; parents, Claude and Maude Purkey; brothers, Lonnie, Kyle, and ...

Dorothy Evelyn Moore Dearing, age 92, of Jefferson City, moved to her heavenly home on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Morristown, TN. She exemplified the Proverbs 31 woman. “Her children arise up and call her blessed.” She was by her husband J.C.’s side as he traveled for his job as a journeyman electrician. His job took him to Ohio, VA, WV, NY, and NJ, and eventually back to TN. She was also by his side when he opened Dearing Heating and ...

Ruth Ann (Bryant) Rogers, age 84, of Morristown, TN, born on August 17, 1941 and went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family. Ruth Ann did not just live a life, she filled it. She filled rooms with laughter, filled hearts with kindness, and lived each day with purpose through her faith and love for her family. She was the heart of her family. Her strong faith shaped who she was from the inside out. She was saved at the age of 25 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist ...

Conley Junior “C.J.” McBee, age 92, of Morristown, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served his country with the U.S. Air Force. He was retired from Lear Seating of Morristown. He was an avid dulcimer player for many years. He was a member of Community Baptist Church of Morristown. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ana Mae McBee. four brothers, Leonard, Keith, Clarence, and George McBee; Three sisters, ...

William Craig Short, age 51, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Craig loved watching his son, Riley play baseball and have fun on the golf course. He was a very special teacher at Morristown West High School where he taught Machine Shop. He was also very active and supportive of the Morristown West High School golf and baseball teams. Craig was an avid volunteer’s fan, and they were his favorite college sports team. He will be missed by all. He ...

Bettie Ann Wright, age 83, passed away at her Bean Station home on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Bettie was born on January 10, 1943 and lived a full life as a mother, grandmother, and home to all those who entered her doors. During her working years, she was employed by American Enka and Anchor Brush Companies. In later years, she enjoyed life in her custom-built lake home, tended garden, canned vegetables, sewed many of our seams, and fellowshipped with Adriel Missionary Baptist Church. She was ...

Peggy Sue Hazelwood, age 82, of Talbott, Tennessee, passed away at the home of her son, Mike Hazelwood, on April 23, 2026. She was born on July 10, 1943 in Morristown, Tennessee. She was known for her unwavering love for God. Her generosity and vibrant humor were unmatched. She was known for her support for church activities; always wanting to provide home-cooked meals for whatever the event. She served as a Sunday school teacher and a G.A Leader (Girls in Action) - a Baptist missions ...

Carolyn Ann Booker, age 77, passed away on Monday, April 27th. Carolyn was raised in East Tennessee, a place she carried in her heart throughout her life. She worked as a short order cook, a caregiver for the elderly, and a homemaker—roles that reflected her deep care for others. She was a woman who loved her family above all else. Carolyn found joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren, being around horses, and going anywhere the road would take her. She was ...