All Obituaries

Lois Jean Layne, age 57 of the Joyner Community, departed this life on February 12, 2019.  She bravely fought a year-long battle with cancer that ended at Methodist Medical Center, the place she began her life’s journey on August 11, 1961. Lois will be greatly missed by everyone her life touched- especially, those with whom she attended church and by all her former and present co-workers. But mostly, our “sweetie pie” will be missed by her family.  She is...

Michael's wishes were to be cremated.  No memorial services are planned at this time.

Raymond Leonard Jones, age 91, of the Joyner Community passed away February 10, 2019 at Life Care Center of Morgan County with his family by his side. He was born July 4, 1927.   He was a Veteran of World War II and a faithful member of Liberty Baptist Church. He retired from T.D.O.T after 25 years of service.  He enjoyed attending church, working in his yard, listening to gospel music and loved spending time with his grandchildren.  He was a very hard working man who made...

Audrey E. Howard, 79, of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 9, 2019 following extensive illness.   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edgar Howard, and her 14 brothers and sisters.   She is survived by her son, Carl Dwayne Gann, 5 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.   She will be laid to rest on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel-Island Ford Cemetery in Lancing, TN.   The family would like to...

Mr. Robert Joe West, a Harriman resident, was born on September 29, 1954 on New River in Devonia, TN.  He was delivered by a midwife, Aunt Julie Lowe. He went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2019. He was a member of Big Mountain Baptist Church.   He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Lloyd West and mother, Anna Laura Lively West; grandparents: Abraham and Ollie West, and Charlie and Rosemary Lively; brother, Randall West; brother-in-law, Reverend Jerry Gouge; nieces:...

Lyndell Dale Rose, age 58 of Wartburg, born August 17, 1960 in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga, passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2019.  He was a member of Mossy Grove Baptist Church. Lyndell was the owner of R & R Small Engine in Wartburg, for 18 years with his brother Jeff He is preceded in death by his son, Matthew Dale Rose, Grandparents Houston and Annabell Crouch and Ben and Kathleen Rose.   Surviving are his Parents Fred and Elaine Rose Daughter Sarah and husband...

Shirley Gilley Jones, age 84, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away February 6, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Y. and Una Stewart; husband, Wayne Gilley; brother, W.Y. Stewart Jr. and 2 daughters, Melinda Rateliff and Carol Taylor. She is survived by her daughter, Waynette (Dennis) Cullifer; special granddaughter, Maleena Johnson and 6 other grandchildren; special great grandson, Maveric Anderson and 6 other great grandchildren. The family will have a memorial service...

Martha B. Collins, age 80, left us for her heavenly home on February 5, 2019.  She was a faithful member of Pilot Mountain Missionary Baptist Church.  She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She also served her community for many years as a florist.   She is preceded in death by her husband, David J. Collins; parents, Fred and Nannie Kidd; brothers, Herman, Hobert, Leamon and Darrell and 1 sister, Thelma.   She is survived by her son, Anthony Collins of...

Kirk Douglas Adams, age 50, of Wartburg moved home to live forever with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 5, 2019.   He is preceded in death by his mother, Polly Williams Adams; grandparents, Tommy and Maggie Adams, Sherman and Sally Williams and Clemon and Geraldine Morgan.   Kirk leaves behind his wife, Tammy of 26 years who will forever be in love with her soulmate for the rest of her life; daughter, Skylar Brooke who is the apple of his eye and she will always...

Russell Eugene Kaufman, age 80, of Wartburg, TN passed away at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, February 4, 2019 of a broken heart after losing his wife Mary Phelphs Kaufman in December 2018 as well as other health conditions.    He was preceded in death by his parents, David L. Kaufman and Carrie C. Kaufman; siblings, Lucille Honeycutt, David Kaufman (Bud), Janelle Dautel and Clarence E. Kaufman.   He is survived by his daughters, Reeca Eslinger and Crystal...