All Obituaries

Hulet B. Thornton, age 87, of Dandridge, passed away Sunday, March  29, 2020.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Prosser and Janie Thornton, and a grandson, Shaun Inman.   He is survived by his children, Debbie (John) Young, Roger (Regina) Thornton, Rebecca (Terry) White, and Jeff (Debbie) Thornton; sister, Goldie Forner; grandchildren, Jeremy (Heather) Thornton, Kandi Henderson, Kellie Thornton, Hunter Thornton, Caitlyn Thornton (Cory)Valentine, and Chassie Inman,...

Willard “Blackie” Swaney, age 87, of Hot Springs, NC, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Emerald Ridge Care Center in Asheville, NC.   He retired from U.S. Forestry Service, in 1989, after 30 years of service.  During his time in the French Broad District, he helped maintain sections of the Appalachian Trail, built three campgrounds, and fought forest fires in North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Idaho, and California.  He was born in Madison County...

Sharon Kay Williamson, age 60, of Cosby, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020   She attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was a long time Cosby Elementary School teacher.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Iva Lee Cogdill.   She is survived by her husband, David Williamson, son, Aaron David (Rachel) Williamson, daughter, Emily Elizabeth (Ben) Weddington, sister, Sheila Turcios, and several extended family members and friends.   The family will...

Mary Esther Woody, age 96, of Del Rio, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020.   She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Ferman Woody, son Billy Ray Woody, parents, Enos and Della Seay, and fourteen siblings.   She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Sammy) Turner, daughter-in-law, Tammie Woody, grandson, BJ (Marissa) Woody, great grandsons, Hunter and Abram Woody, sisters-in-law, Erdine Ball and Mary Epperson, and...

Betty Lou Sutton, age 77, of Newport , passed away March 16, 2020.   Betty was born June 9, 1942 to parents, Alfred and Maggie Phillips whom preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death were her son, Jeffrey Blaine Sutton, brothers, Buster Phillips and Junior Phillips, and sister, Wanda Lane.   She was member of Bear Creek Missionary Baptist Church.   She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Rev. J.L. Sutton, son Keith Sutton, daughter-in-law, Peggy...

Dozier  Turner, III, age 59, of Newport, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020.   He was preceded in death by his father, Dozier Turner, Jr.   He is survived by his mother, Deanna Turner, son, James Hahn, daughter, Chastity Turner, brother, Terry (Carla) Turner, sisters, Donna (Terry) Webb, Rhonda (Fred) Webb, and Barbara Stinnett, two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.   The family will hold a Memorial Service at Briners Chapel Church, 2882 Indian Creek Rd,...

:  Margaret “Denese” Stinson, age 55, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020.   She was cremated and no services are planned.   Brown Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted to assist the Denese Stinson family with cremation arrangements.    

Carl Jay Allen, age 37, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020.   He was cremated and no services have been planned.   Brown Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted to assist the Allen family with cremation arrangements.    

Ralph Epperson, age 79, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020.   He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He was a faithful member of the Newport Church of Christ and an avid fan of the Kentucky Wildcats.   He was preceded in death by his stepson, Rodney Lane.   He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Epperson, his son, Rodney (Meredith) Epperson, grandchildren, Eli and Aria Epperson of Ohio, his stepson, Mark Lane of...

Roger W. Hurst, 68, passed away Saturday evening, February 15, 2020, at his home.     He was a lifelong resident of the Irish Cut community and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked for over two decades at ConAgra, and most recently became a proud student of Walter’s State Community College, where he was working toward a degree. He loved taking trips with his children, and spent enjoyable times in Alaska, Hawaii, and many other memorable places.     He was...