All Obituaries

William David Newby, Jr., age 61 of Dandridge (formerly of Knoxville), passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center. David loved camping, fishing, working on old cars, and any project on which he could use his hands. He was a talented carpenter, and had the ability to fix most anything. He was a member of Swannsylvania Baptist Church in Dandridge and attended Fulton High School. David was preceded in death by his father, William David Newby, Sr. He is...

Bobbie J. Shults, age 86, of Newport, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021.   She was preceded in death by her husbands, Arvine Moore and William Shults, her parents, Roe and Ollie Cline, daughter, Teresa Shults, and brother, Jack Cline.   She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Williams, step son, Randal Moore, step daughter, Elizabeth Arwood, grandchildren, Daphne (Jerome) Kilgo, Franklin Williams (LeAnne Sklar), Dustin (Courtney) Bible, and Clay (Misty) Bible, several great...

MAJOR MILIAS COGGINS, age 94 passed quietly in his home from natural causes Saturday, February 13, 2021. Major was a Veteran of World War II as a Cavalry Scout in the 1st Cavalry 61st Regiment Troop, also a Veteran of the Korean War achieving the rank of Corporal.  He entertained his family with emotional, caring and historical stories from his time in Korea. He was a true hero from this country’s greatest generation. Mr. Coggins enjoyed many hobbies like woodworking, gardening...

Vella Calfee, age 93 of Newport, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her home. She was a long-time member of New Home Freewill Baptist Church, where she served in various roles through the years, including piano player, song leader, and clerk. She retired from Enka/BASF and Douglas Cherokee; was deeply involved in the Cocke County Republican Party, and was renowned for her famous sweet tea. Miss Vella was preceded in death by her parents, James & Bertie (Reed) Calfee; and her...

Marvin B. Dyke, age 84, of Newport, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Tommie Breeden Dyke, parents, Vance and Nannie Bee Walton Dyke, brothers, Bobby and Glenn Dyke, and sister, Lois Holt.   He is survived by nephews, Randy Dyke ( fiancée Christy Browning), Stanley and Shannon Dyke, Ronnie (Rita) and Donnie (Sceva) Holt, nieces, Patsy Dyke (Eric Turner) and Judy (Brad) Sane, sister-in-law, JaAnn Dyke, several great nieces...

Katherine Elizabeth Lashea Dorsey, age 32, of Newport, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Carroll Homer Dorsey. She is survived by her fiancée, Lee Cutshall, mother, Esther Huff, children, Christopher Hembree and Peyton Dorsey, brothers, Carroll Wayne Dorsey and Brian Blizzard, special aunt, Dorothy Bowlin, and several other family members and friends. Brown Funeral Home is honored to assist with family with cremation arrangements. No...

Delsie Ruth Smith, 87, of Newport, passed away, February 7, 2021. She was born on January 23, 1934.   She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Melvin Smith, son, Gary Smith, and grandson, Jonathon Hall.   She is survived by, daughter, Juanita Speed (late Charlie Speed), son, Charles "Stu" (Deanna)Smith, daughter, Barbara (Dave)Douglas, daughter, Donna (Dave)Dunham and daughter Amanda Smith.   Grandchildren; Michelle Brady, Valerie Speed, Pete...

Dedra Rhea Ellison, age 56, of Parrottsville passed away February 6, 2021, at her home amongst family and friends. She was born January 28th 1965 in Newport. She loved her family and friends fiercely, always had a song in her heart, and she was an intrepid traveler.  She was a devout member of Round Mountain Missionary Baptist Church for over 30 years. Dedra was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Eula Morrow and brother, Lester Morrow. Dedra is survived by her husband, Scott...

Charles S. “Charlie” Newman, Jr., age78, of Greeneville, formerly of Dandridge, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, February 4, 2021.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathaleen Newman, parents, Charles Newman, Sr and Audra Clinton Newman, four brothers, and three sisters, son-in-law, Dewey Banks, and stepdaughter,  June Coffey.   He is survived by Judy Newman, mother of his five children, Fredia (Todd) Repine, Debbie Banks, Pam (Randy) Fleming,...

  Essie Lee Moore, age 72, of Del Rio, was called home by her Redeemer, the Lord Jesus Christ,  on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.   She was born August 1, 1948 in Asheville, NC.  The oldest of three, she cared for her two brothers, and throughout her life, she was friend of everyone.   She was a devout member of Round Mountain Missionary Baptist Church and was happiest while working in her flower garden.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobert and...