All Obituaries

SSG. Broderick Stewart “Brodie” “Kojak” Charles, age 62, of Rogersville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the CLC of the James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center in Johnson City. SSG. Charles served in the 991st transportation of the U.S. Army for thirty-five years and was a veteran of the Gulf War, Kuwait, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He retired from Rockwell Automation (Dodge) after twenty-three years and LandAir Transportation of Greeneville...

Harold Michael “Mike” McDonald, age 62, of Morristown, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at his residence. He was a member of the United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steam Fitters and was a retired member of Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Welders Local Union 227. He later transferred to Local Union 102 Plumbers and Pipefitters. He traveled to many states and Tennessee was where his children were and he decided to be home close to them, so he went to work at MAHLE until...

Tammy Sue Brunson, age 55, of Russellville, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at her residence. She attended church at the Avenue and was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her children, Brittney Greene (Henry), Chelsea Greene, and Chase (Amber) Brunson; parents, Jack and Joan Gray; grandchildren, Cooper Musick, Kelli Coffey, Mason Coffey, Paisley Brunson, Tinsley Brunson, her Izzy Jo Coffey, and River Rose Brunson; sisters,...

Margie N. Hopkins, age 80, formerly of Talbott, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center where she had been a resident for the past eighteen years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Haskell “Hack” and Virgie Amyx Hopkins; sisters, Edna Mae Knight and Grace Walker; and brothers, Melvin Jackson Hopkins and Roy Fain Hopkins. She is survived by her sisters, Ruby (Fain) Hill and Helen Welch; nieces, Anita (David) Eller and Sherry (Saundra)...

Wanda V. Shropshire, age 83, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at her residence. She was saved at the age of five years old and was a member of Thankful Missionary Baptist Church that she loved very much. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Lloyd Shropshire; parents, Alonzo “Lon” and Pearl Edwards; brothers, Keb Edwards and Allen Edwards; great-grandson, Taylor...

Beatrice “Honeybea” (Hellard) Ward, age 81, of Morristown, passed peacefully into Heaven on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 following a brief illness. She is rejoicing with her family under a beautiful oak tree just past the pearly gates where her mother and father promised to meet her many years ago. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, John and Audrey Hellard; sisters, Kathleen Lonas, Ruth Byrd, Johnnie Conatser, Margaret Keeling, and Ocey Lewis; and brothers, Gordon...

Jacqueline F. Price Wheeler Bireley, age 87, of Morristown, born December 14, 1931, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at her home. Jacque retired from Belk and then from JC Penney. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Mack Wheeler and John Bireley; parents, James and Kittie Ruth Price; brother, Don Price; and great-granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Davis. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (Barry) Wolf of Russellville; sons, Jimmy (Debby) Wheeler of Russellville...

Doug Deering, age 73, of Morristown, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, April 15, 2019. To his girls, he was their everything! We were lucky to have him as our Dad. To Dad: We love and miss you; your lessons, memories, and stories will be cherished forever. We love you, kid! Doug had a heart like no other – always giving and always caring. Those who knew him know his love for motorcycles, stories, and time with friends. He will be greatly missed by many. Doug was proud of...

Elizabeth Kinsler, age 79, of Morristown, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at Heritage Center Nursing Home. She was a member of Morristown Baptist Tabernacle and a member of the Friendship Class for many years. She was a loving mother and friend and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby E. Kinsler. She is survived by her son, Greg Kinsler; cousin, Marie Yount; sisters-in-law, Loretta Treece and Jewel Seals; and several friends and church family. The family...

Jessie L. Hill, age 81, of Morristown, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 15, 2019. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Mae Bowlin; 1st husband, Edward Perry; 2nd husband, Mack “Moe” Hill; daughter, Althea “Yogi” Perry; and several brothers and sisters. She will be remembered by her children, George Hill, Delaine (Louis) Hampton, Linda Malone, Ginger Perry, Tina Maxine Raines, and Donna Chance;...