All Obituaries

Minnie “Joann” Dunn, age 86, of Morristown, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. Joann graduated high school at 16 years old and took her first job as a Bellsouth Operator. She worked at Montgomery Ward and at H&R Block in Morristown. She served as secretary of the Crockett Ridge Garden Club. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Chester “Chet” Dunn;  sons, Willis J. “Bill” (Pam) Imes and...

Charles B. Damron, age 71, of Morristown, born on June 2, 1948 in Logan, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his residence. He was a member of Cherokee Heights Baptist Church and will be dearly missed by his family that he loved dearly. Charles was a big U.T. football fan and enjoyed coaching his daughter’s softball and soccer teams when they were younger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles “Butch” and Macil Damron. He is survived by his...

Warren Lee Hamilton, age 80, of Bean Station, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at his residence. No services will be scheduled. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

James W. Farmer, Jr., age 75, of Morristown, affectionately known as “Henry,” left this world as he lived in it, in his own way and in his own terms, on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Serenity Hospice Home. He died how he lived, tough as a pine knot, strong-willed and stubborn until the very end. He was an extremely private man and the greatest Dad and Pap to his kids and grandkids. His grandkids were, in his own words, “the greatest joy of his life.” He loved his...

Benny Mayes, age 64, of Mooresburg, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at his residence. He was of the Church of God faith and was a loving brother and uncle and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Buford Mayes, Sr.; and mother, Wanda Wolfe. He is survived by his sisters, Carolyn (Stanley) Ferrell and Brenda Manis; brother, Carroll Mayes; half-sisters, Sharon Mayes and Penny Bean; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8...

Fred R. Mullins, age 74, of Mooresburg, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his residence. No services will be scheduled. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

Michael Lynn Bunch, age 68, of Dandridge, passed away at home on Saturday, August 10, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was a member of Calvue Baptist Church. He was the only child of the late Rev. Hubert and Betty Bunch. Mike studied accounting at Carson-Newman University. He was a contractor for decades in Hamblen and Jefferson Counties and served as president of the Home Builders Association of Morristown. Mike retired from FedEx after twenty years of service and was presently the owner...

Terry Jones, age 59, of Morristown, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at his residence. No services will be scheduled. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

Crystal D. Ford, age 47, of Morristown, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

Condon Atkins, age 79, of Morristown, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.