All Obituaries

Kenneth H. Calfee, age 80, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Worth and Charlsie Calfee, brothers, Gerald and Eugene Calfee.   He is survived by his sister, Maxine Calfee (Rabon) Holt, brother, Harold (Beverly) Calfee, and several nieces and nephews.   The family will receive friends Friday, January 24, 2020 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Brown Funeral Home.  The funeral service will begin at 7:00pm with Rev. Jonathan Sims...

Eva Mae Caldwell, 91 of Cosby, TN, went to her heavenly home on January 13, 2020.   She is preceded in death by her husbands Dallas Ball and Burrell Caldwell, parents Pink and Annie Dockery, brothers John and Estel, sisters Wanda, Callie, and Oleta, infant son David, son Glenn Ball, grandson Benny Ray Greene, Great grandsons Aden and Chase Ball.   She is survived by her sons Wayne (Janella) and Roy Lee Ball, daughter Geraldine Rice, brother Eddie Dockery, sister Wilma Vess, 16...

Linda Sue Bible-Graves, age 71 of Newport, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd & Melvina Reece; her beloved husband, Frankey Joe Bible; as well as several brothers & sisters, nieces & nephews. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Clifford Graves; her only daughter, Kim Carruth (& husband, Berry); loving grandchildren, Jeramie & Katelin; great-grandson, Jude Dickerson; and stepsons,...

Betty Louise Valentine, age 88, went home to her Lord January 6, 2020.   She was a former member of Rocky Grove Baptist Church for 43 years and most recently attended Cosby Church of Christ with Pastor Olie Williamson.   She was such a fine Christian lady with a host of many friends that loved her dearly.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Valentine,  parents, Dallas and Cora Shults, brothers, Leroy, Harold, Wilbur, and Steward Shults, and...

Carl Ottinger, age 70, of Bybee, passed away December 24, 2019 at his home.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawson and Crissie Ottinger, sons, Henry Rick and Eugene Carl Ottinger, daughter, Jeanette Ottinger, sisters, Flossie Vick and Willie Kate Messer, brothers, Bill, Tom, and Robert Ottinger, and son-in-law, Alex Williams   He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Marie Ottinger, daughters, Marcy Williams, Pearl (Ray) Lindsey, Tiffany (Larry) Caldwell,...

Thomas Alan Massey, age 70, of Newport, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Eutha Massey, brothers, William “Buddy”, Frank, Randy, and Jerry “Boots” Massey,  nephew, Michael Massey,  and the mother of his children, Debra “Debbie” Epley.   He is survived by his sister, Donna Martin, his children, Amy Massey,  Tracey McKeehan (Matt Stoltz),  and Alan Massey, grandchildren, ...

Gary P. Taff, age 52, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019.   Brown Funeral Home is honored to assist the Taff family with cremation arrangements.

Bonnie Lou Jones, age 66, of White Pine, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney James, parents, Charlie and Ladye Jean Jones, brother, Charles Franklin Jones, special cousin, Barbara Calfee, and special friend, George Trent.   She is survived by her brother, Rodney (Kristinia) Jones, special aunt, Louise Wardroup, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other family, including Rachel and Asina Trent.   The...

Ike Fine, age 85, of Newport, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Branson and Edna Grindstaff  Fine, brothers, Clifford, Bruce, George, Bill, Charles, James, and Jack, sisters, May, Louella, and Christine, daughter-in-law, Helen, and former wife and mother of his children, Maggie Fine.   He is survived by his sons, Michael Fine, Mitch (Rita) Fine both of Newport, daughters, Debbie (George) Drake of Pleasant Gardens, N.C.,...

Barbara Ann Calfee, age 69, of White Pine, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2019.   She accepted Christ as her Savior later in her life and attended Mt. Zion Church of God in White Pine as long as her health permitted.   She had a great love for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.   She was preceded in death by her father, Curt Williams, mother, Ora Baxter Allen, brothers, Jerry Williams, Larry Williams, and grandson, James Cole, III   She is...