All Obituaries

Bridgett Nichole Vaughn, age 27, of Mooresburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was a loving mother of two beautiful little girls who meant the world to her. There was never a dull moment when she was around and she always had a way to put a smile on your face. She was preceded in death by two special cousins, Glen Dalton and Tyler Dalton. She is survived by her parents, Grant “Junior” and Sheila Vaughn; daughters, Alaina Vaughn and Ava Hipshire;...

Emma Elkins Free, age 96, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was a member of Cherokee Hills Baptist Church. Emma loved gardening, crochet, and doing arts and crafts. She was a long-time caregiver at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System and Regency Retirement Village. She loved her patients and they loved her. Emma was a kind, loving, and giving person to all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and America Dickerson Elkins;...

William “Bill” Dean Brockwell, age 72, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at his residence. He loved his family and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis “Frank” McKinley Brockwell; mother, Mary Juanita Thompson; and sisters, Darlene Parker and Bonnie Henson. He is survived by his wife, Janice Sue Winstead; sons, Michael Brockwell and Timmy Brockwell; daughter, Kimberly Brockwell; sisters, Charlotte Ann Kelley and...

Carolyn Faye Brock, age 84, of Morristown, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Hartsell Dean McDonald; and mother, Ruth Harris Graham. She is survived by her son, John (Glenda) Brock of Charleston, SC; daughters, Connie (Rick) Gladwell of Mechanicsburg, PA and Donna (Scott) Ammons of Knoxville; grandchildren, Sarah Gladwell, Taylor Ammons, and Aubren Ammons; brothers, Harold McDonald and John McDonald; and sister, Lois Reneau. Family and friends...

Tonya Lynn Brewer, age 56, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Mildred Brewer; niece, Candace Short; and special friend, Tina Stubblefield. She is survived by her sons, Dennis (Ashley) Riner and Derek (Stephanie) Fugate; daughters, Lakita Brewer (Chris Ewing); grandchildren, Summer Riner, Brody Riner, Hunter Riner, Marley Fugate, Major Fugate, Kymber and Mac, Zayonna Brewer,...

Loretta Gail Jones, age 67, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at her residence. She was a loving and devoted mom, mammy, and sister. Her family was her whole world, and her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.  She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Jones; brother, Michael Jones; and sister, Mary Jones. She is survived by her mother, Opal Jones; daughter, Misty (Jerry) Denman;...

Ray Bishop, age 84, of Talbott, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at his residence. He was a member of Fair Haven Baptist Church in Dandridge. Ray was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and loved his family, the Lord, and his church. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Hurd and Bertha Mae Bishop; brothers, Fred Bishop and Jessie Bishop; sisters, Polly Cornwell, Juanita Wester, Marie McCoig, and Jane Skelton; and...

Tivis Purkey, age 91, of Talbott, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was a member of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alta Fern Purkey; parents, James Charlie and Cora Belle Purkey; daughters, Brenda Melton and Jeanne Moore; grandson, Tony Anderson; brothers, Homer, James Hubert, Clifford, William, Brad, Buster, and Earvin Purkey; and sisters, Surmantha, Junie, Alta, Dorothy, Helen, Okie, and Inez Purkey. He is survived by his wife,...

Kathy Diane Turley, age 62, of Morristown, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at her residence. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved her grandbabies very much. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.N. Turley; parents, Robert and Helen Ladd; and brothers, Jerry Ladd and Robert “Bobby” Ladd. She is survived by her son, Dustin (Katlin) Turley; grandchildren, Brayden and Rhylin; nephew, Brandon Ladd; and sister-in-law, Patsy Ladd. The family will receive...

Teresa Ann Riccardi, age 70, of Talbott, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at her residence. No services will be scheduled. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.