All Obituaries

:  "Because of your smile, you made life more beautiful."   Lotus Wanda Thomas, 97, died on April 17, 2019 at Jefferson Park at Dandridge while surrounded by family and friends.    Lotus lived a life filled with joy and, regardless of circumstance, wore the most contagious smile that could light up even the darkest room. She had a desire to care for others and spent her happiest moments with her family and friends. Along with her smile, she was known for the...

Phyllis Ann Barbour, age 82, of Cosby, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019.   Funeral service is set for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Brown Funeral Home.  A brief visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  A private burial will take place in the East Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery.   Online condolences may be sent to www.brownfuneralhomenewport.com   Brown Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Phyllis Barbour.

Jackie L. “Jack” Gregg, age 77, of White Pine, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019.   He was a member of Way of the Cross Church.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Lydia Gregg, brother, Carl Gregg, and sister, Nancy Cogdill.   He is survived by his wife, Charlotte “Betty” Gregg,  son Dale (Leigh Anne) Gregg, sister, Mary Lynn (Allen) Potter, Frances (Lynn) Strange, Libby (Ed) Cagle, and brother, Randel (Sue) Gregg,...

  Evelyn Elizabeth Lovingood, age 88, of Newport, passed away, Tuesday, April 9, 2019.   She was a member of English Creek Baptist Church.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar Lovingood, her parents, James and Myrtle Ramsey, and sisters, Eunabe Williams, Doris Schultz, and Betty Jean McCarter.   She is survived by several nieces and nephews.   A graveside service will be held Friday, April 12, 2019 at 10:00am in the Smoky Mountain Memory Garden...

Jimmy Charles “Bobo” Lane, age 54 of Newport, died Saturday, April 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nona Greene; his father, Charles Lane; and his grandparents. He is survived by his brother Conard (Amber) Greene; nephew, Bransen Greene; as well as uncles, aunts, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 2PM Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Gray officiating. The family will receive friends from 12PM until 2PM prior to the...

Glennie W. Seay, age 95 of Newport, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Seay will be fondly remembered as an avid gardener and quilt maker, as well as a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony & Lora Worley; her husband of 72 years, Ralph Seay; daughter, Della Faye Seay; and siblings Olvida, Ruby, Cynthia, Mary, William, Carl, Roy, Troy, & Bruce. Survivors include her children, Edmon (Norma) Seay, Arvil Seay, Dewey (Mitzi)...

Carl Eugene Pack was born September 11, 1935 in Lyman, South Carolina. He was the first of 7 children to Leland & Polly Pack. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he faithfully served our country for 21 years. During his service, which included tours in Korea and Vietnam, he was merited the Bronze Star for exemplary service. He also became a father in 1960 with his first wife. He married Ivean (Messer) Pack on May 3, 1986 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr....

Wilmina "Billie" Atkins, age 88, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019.   She was a loving mother and grandmother and was a long time member of  New Home Baptist Church.   She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Alden Atkins, parents, William and Hazel Griner, brothers, Paul and Ferd  and sister, Ruth.   She is survived by her son, Todd (Ginger) Atkins, daughter, Joyce Parsons, sisters, Hazel and Lois, grandchildren, Curtis...

Trula M. Gregg, age 90 of Newport, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rome & Oma Hance; siblings, Leon & Wayne Hance, Beulah Maloy, Blanche Dugger, & Jean Taylor; granddaughter, Brooke Stokely; and great-granddaughter, Whitley McMahan. She is survived by her children, Larry E. Hartsell (Blanche), Teala Jenkins (Larry Joe), Gary Hartsell (Sharon), Sheila Langston, Vickie Josey (Gene), Kevin Gregg (Tami Cheeseman), & Brian Gregg...

Claude W. Campbell, age 80, of Newport,  passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Elsie Campbell, , brothers, Ed, Lloyd, Hobart, A.J., and Tommy Campbell, and sisters, Aileen Martin and Elizabeth Campbell.   He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley Barnes Campbell, daughters, Lisa (Terry) Black, and Glenda McSween (Francine Barron), grandchildren, Carty (Caroline) McSween, Logan (Haley Preston)  and Abbey...