August 24, 2026
Troy “Wayne” Roberts Obituary
November 7, 1943 ~ July 11, 2026 (age 82) Papa Wayne, born Troy Wayne Roberts on November 7, 1943, was the only son of Troy and Mary Roberts. Raised on his family’s farm…
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Remembering Matt Hinkin: East Tennessee loses a trusted voice
KNOXVILLE – Former WATE Channel 6 Chief Meteorologist Matt Hinkin, a familiar and trusted presence in East Tennessee homes for more than three decades, died March 16, 2026, in Knoxville.…
Former Tennessee First Lady Martha Sundquist remembered for legacy of service
TENNESSEE – Tennesseans across the state are reflecting on the life and legacy of former Tennessee First Lady Martha Sundquist, who died March 11 at the age of 88. Sundquist…
Penny Satterfield Hazeltine remembered for faith, family and The Down Home
RUTLEDGE – Penny Satterfield Hazeltine, beloved former Rutledge resident and the heart behind The Down Home restaurant, passed away February 13, 2026 at UT Medical Hospital in Knoxville after bravely…
Honoring the Life of Robert Boston Nicley
WASHBURN – Robert Boston Nicley, a lifelong farmer, public servant and faithful church leader whose roots in Grainger County stretched back to before Tennessee achieved statehood, passed away peacefully February…
Ruby Coffey
Ruby Coffey Ruby Evelyn Coffey, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 16, 2026. Ruby was saved at a young age at Bridgeport Missionary…
Conard Hubert Longmire
Romans 8:18 (KJV) For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Conard…
JoAnn Roach
JoAnn Roach – age 84, went home to be with her Savior after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on January 4, 2026. She was born on July 1, 1941.…
YVETTE DALTON
Yvette Dalton, age 61, of Rutledge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny “Frank” Dalton; mother, Shirley Reagan; grandparents, Paris…
JAMES E. TATE JR.
JAMES E. TATE JR. James E. Tate Jr., “Jimmy,” 82, of Bean Station earned his angel wings Christmas Night, while we celebrated the birth of Christ, every star shone just…