All Obituaries

James Jason Gilbert, age 45, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 in Jefferson City. James was a wonderful craftsman. He was talented in art and woodworking and enjoyed making things for his family that he loved so dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Paula Murrell Gilbert. James is survived by his sister, Martesia Boatman and her husband, Harold Boatman; nephews, Noah and Jonah Turkalj; niece, Emmalynn Boatman; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration...

Linda “Diane” Mayes, age 75, of Morristown passed away on June 26th at her home. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She devoted her life to her family and helping others. Her greatest accomplishment was watching her grandchildren (and great) grow up. After retiring from Home Depot, her joy came from cooking and baking her “Famous” Christmas Candies! She was a Daughter, Wife, Mother, Sister, Mamaw & Grandma. But to everyone that knew her, she was...

Douglas Curtis “Squirrel” Myatt, age 81, of Morristown, passed away on Sunday June 26, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He retired from Lenzing MFG. He was of the Church of Christ Faith and an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lottie Burgess; brother, Roger Myatt; niece, Marcee Bone; and sister-in-law, Pat Myatt. Douglas is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sammie Myatt; son, James (Mandee Norton) Myatt; daughters, Sherrie (Anthony Lakins) Myatt...

Joshua “Josh” Carter Moore, age 29, of Morristown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 24, 2022. Josh was born on August 20, 1992. He trusted Christ as his savior at an early age. Josh graduated from Morristown West High School in 2010. He was employed at UPS. If you had the privilege to know Josh, you were blessed. He was one of the most genuine, caring, and thoughtful people you could ever hope to know. Josh was funny. If you were around him long, you were laughing!...

Kristi Dawn Carpenter Esmond, age 58, of Talbott, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. She was a former member of Lebanon Baptist Church and was a faithful Christian that loved horses and travelling. Kristi was a loving daughter and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ginger Binkley; grandparents, Hugh and Mollie Carpenter and Robert and Clara McGehee; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is survived by her parents, Glenn and Ann Carpenter; special aunts...

Barbara A. Brown, age 94, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her residence. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Rogersville. Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Clyde Brown; parents, Jacob and Mary Woods; son, Carl Brown; and brothers, Marion Woods and Kenneth Woods. She is survived by her children, Clyde Brown, Janice Lewis, and Richard (Laura) Brown; sister, Charlotte Throm;...

Mickey Rines, 64, of Morristown, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Rines, Sr. and Irene Sawyer Rines; brother, Clifford Rines, Jr.; and great-aunts, Margaret Rines and Rachel Sartain. He is survived by his wife, Linda Cline Rines; children, Regina Rines, Tabatha (Leann) McKinney, Mickey (Christina) Rines, Jr., Brian (Brook) Rines and Travis Rines; grandchildren, Scottie Rines and Jada Rines; brother, Danny (Pam) Rines; sister; Kathy...

Glen Lyle Gioia, age 53, of Talbott, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at his residence. He attended Calvary Baptist Church and Souls Harbor Church and loved them both dearly. Glen was a loving husband, son, and brother and will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Gioia; his loving dog, Gracie Mae; father, Joe Gioia (Laurie Domenico); mother, Mary (Bernie) Dominick; brother, Ken (Tracie) Gioia; sister, Susan (Ken) Munson; father and mother-in-law, Truman and Fay...

Kevin Duane Jarnigan, age 21, of Mooresburg, born on April 17, 2001, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 17, 2022 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville after losing his battle with leukemia. He graduated from Cherokee High School. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Jarnigan; mother, Jennifer Long; aunt, Misty Purkey; and grandfather, Johnny Lane. He is survived by his brothers, Joseph Jarnigan, Nathaniel Long, and Marcus Cauldell; sisters, Angel Russell and Cierra Sharp;...

James Earl Purkey, age 66, of Bean Station, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. Family and friends will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 21st at Dalton Cemetery in Bean Station for graveside services with Rev. Ken Massey officiating. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.