All Obituaries

Mr. Michael Atkins, age 56, of Newport, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Newport Medical Center.   He attended Point Pleasant Baptist Church.   He was preceded in death by his mother, Judean Atkins, grandparents, Sam and Dixie White and his uncle Kimmie White.   Survivors include father, Kenneth (Mary) Atkins of Point Pleasant, aunt, Sheila (Ronald) Henry of Newport, cousins, Chad Henry, Jeremiah White, Kaylum White all of Newport.  Additional survivors...

Douglas 'Tim' Self, age 80, of Del Rio, met his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was of the Methodist faith and a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church. He was strong in his faith and loved singing and being involved in his church. He enjoyed working in his flowers and was known for his beautiful yard, which was enjoyed by many family members and friends. He also loved to travel and visited all 48 states. He retired from Sonoco in 2001, having taught in...

Mr. Frank “P. Ball” Self, age 71, of Newport, passed away  Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022 at Tennova North Medical Center in Knoxville following a short illness, with family and friends by his side. He was a retired employee of Con Agra with forty-five years of dedicated service and a proud member of the NRA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Naomi Gibbs Self, infant brothers, Larry and Jackie Self, sister, Dorothy Self Tucker, father and...

Brandon Louis Hall, age 31 of Newport, passed away at his home on the morning of Tuesday, August 9, 2022. A family man who never met a stranger, Brandon loved with his whole heart. He was a skilled construction worker, an avid fisherman, and would give the shirt off his back for those in need. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Hall, Jr.; grandparents, Johnny and Louise Hall; great-grandparents, Dan & Maddie Hall; sister, Brittany Hall; and uncles, Gary & Kenneth...

Mrs. Margie Brown Dunn, age 79 of Cocke County Tennessee, passed away on August 9, 2022, at 2:53 am, from complications due to Alzheimer's disease. Margie was born July 18, 1943, to Samuel and Grace Brown of Cosby, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her brothers Orville Brown and Wilford Brown, and sisters Martha Brown and Nellie Brown, and her furbaby Miley. Margie loved taking care of her husband Robert Dunn and her children Cary Dunn and Nik Dunn. She also...

Mr. J C Thomas, age 86, of Newport, passed away Sunday evening, August 7, 2022 at Newport Convalescent Center. He was of the Baptist Faith.  He was a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Arlene Amende Thomas and wife Elizabeth Cutshaw. son James Thomas, parents Frank and Susie Thomas, brothers Marvin Thomas and Harold Thomas and sister Juanita Thomas. Survivors include his children Frank Thomas of Knoxville, Herb Thomas and Debra Thomas Holt both of...

Mrs. Mary Anne Thomas Moyers, age 87, of Newport, born February 16, 1935, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion “Murd” Moyers. She is survived by her son, Michael Moyers of Newport, daughters, Cheryl Kirby and Janine Moyers, both of Texas, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mary Ann was a lifelong nurse of 51 years.  She started at Mims Clinic and retired from Baptist Hospital of Newport. A Celebration...

Mr. William “Bill” Ruble McNabb, age 89, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at The Courtyards Senior Living facility. He served the Knox County School System for 34 years as a principal with 27 years of those years with Bearden Elementary School. He was also an US Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha McNabb, parents, Walter Allen and Frankie Landers McNabb, brother, John McNabb, and sister-in-law, Patsy...

Mr. Raymond Clyde Fletcher, age 68, of Rose Hill, VA, passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center on July 31, 2022 He was preceded in death by his father, George Edward Fletcher. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Fletcher of Newport, children, Raymond Fletcher of Rose Hill, VA, Rick Fletcher of New Jersey, Robert Fletcher of VA, step daughters, Emily Belcher and April McKinney both of Newport, six grandchildren and one great grandchild, Jacquelin Flohr of Maryland, mother, Jean Fletcher...

Mitchell Atchley Ramsey, age 69 of Newport, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at his home, surrounded by family. Mitchell never met a stranger. He was a storyteller who was never at a loss for words. He was known for giving nicknames to all those closest to him. He loved his family deeply, and was particularly crazy about his grandchildren, great-granddaughter, and his dogs. He will also be remembered as dependable, a hard worker, a relentless prankster, and an avid, unapologetic Trump...