Jessica P. Treece May 26, 1940 – April 30, 2024                In the early morning of April 30, Jessica, (83), went home to th Lord after a long battle with cancer. She was a retired nurse wh loved to play pool. She was an avid animal lover who loved her Sottie Terriers. Jessica and her husband just celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. She is preceded in death by her mother, Virginia and her father,...

Judy Marie Phillips Layman went to join our Lord in Heaven on April 29, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. We believe she is dancing and rejoicing in Heaven with Jesus. Judy was born in the rural Cedar Bluff community in Sevier County, Tennessee, on September 14, 1949, to Verner Elmer and Ruby Fox Phillips. Judy was a hard worker her entire life. When she was a young child, she helped her brothers, Don and Larry, on the family farm, working endlessly in the hay and tobacco...

Nancy Kirk; age 86 of Morristown; TN passed away peacefully on Sunday April 28; 2024. Nancy was a loving mother and wife. She faithfully supported her husband Reverend Hal Kirk in his ministry for over sixty years.  She enjoyed caring for her family and home and retired from NCR. Nancy was selflessly devoted to her family. She had a witty sense of humor and was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband...

David Lackey, age 66, after a long battle with cancer, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He faithfully attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where he enjoyed playing music for the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, Georgia Grooms and Early Junior Lackey; sister-in-law, Martha Jenkins; mother-in-law, Mary Wiley; and grandparents, Bessie and Hugh Fox. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Teresa...

Shia Hazlett, age 15, of Newport Tennessee went to be with the lord on April 18th due to a battle with depression. He was preceded in death by his parents Mariela Hazlett and Russell Borders. He was known as a kind, caring, and thoughtful young man. He loved the little ones and would help anyone who needed it. He was a good friend to many kids and like a brother to a few. He enjoyed football, baseball, Ball games, fishing, riding his Motorcycle, playing video games, and working...

Dawn J. (Hurley) Sluder peacefully passed away April 18, 2024, at the age of 62. Born August 24, 1961, to parents, James William Hurley, and Nancy (Carol) Lucy Hurley. Dawn was much loved and highly thought of by the many people that came to know her, especially when she worked in the hospitality industry. In Dawn’s high school years, she was an exceptional and gifted athlete. She excelled in volleyball, basketball, softball, and track. During her senior year at Sikeston High School...

Ernest Thomas Atkins Jr., passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. He was born to Ernest Thomas Atkins Sr. and Nannie Mae Russell. Ernest was a four year Navy Veteran. He loved camping, nature and the beach. He loved tinkering with things to fix them. He loved spending time with his daughter. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Sandra Atkins; Father, Ernest; Mother, Nannie; Brother, Robert Atkins; Sister Chandra Hollifield and Stepfather, Richard Hollifield. He is survived by his...

 Brenda Dembrosky of Dandridge, Tn. passed away peacefully Thursday,  April 11, 2024 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents William Campbell and Elsie Campbell; brother Dale Campbell; sister Jean Green. She is survived by her daughter Beth (Eddie) Thornton; grandson Joshua Thornton; sisters Debbie (Micheal) Keaton, Barbara (Paul) Banks and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday,  April 16, 2024  from 1:00 pm...

Mayford Eslinger, 81, of Newport, TN. passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Mayford is described by his family as a man who loved God and his church family.  He has been a devoted member of Edgemont Church of God for many years.  After retiring from Berkline, Mayford would spend his free time piddling on small engines. He also enjoyed browsing the different vendors at local Flea Markets. Mayford is preceded in death by his parents, John and Martha Eslinger; siblings, Ralph...

Jack Cecil Lewis Jr. (JC), 75, was born December 17, 1948 in Morehead City, North Carolina. Jack passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024 at 11:47p.m. at UT Medical Center. Jack spent most of his life serving his country in the United States Coast Guard from 1968 until his retirement in 1990. His love for the U.S. Coast Guard carried over into his personal life as we as he loved being on the water. He loved to travel and experience new places; however, his journeys always landed him on or...