All Obituaries

Glen Benjamin Caldwell, Jr., age 55 of Parrottsville, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021. He worked in the maintenance department of ConAgra for nearly 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen B. Caldwell, Sr. & Eva Jo Sutton Ryan. Survivors include his daughter, Ashley Caldwell; grandson, Kyler Davis; sisters, Debbie Phillips, Donna Cameron, Jeannie James & Sabrina Busler; his companion and caregiver, Jody Shafer; special friends Verland Prather, Teddy Bright, Tammy...

Shirley Ann Dorsey McMillen, age 75 of Newport, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Pigeon Forge Health & Rehabilitation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Major McMillen; parents, Bruce & Opal Dorsey; and brother, James H. Dorsey. She is survived by her brother Wayne (Pauline) Dorsey of Sevierville. The family will receive friends 4PM to 6PM Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Brown Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1PM Monday, April 26, 2021 in the McMillen...

Lucy Reece Smith, age 85 of Del Rio, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Tennova Newport Medical Center. Lucy was a wife and homemaker, and loved to do embroidery for her sister to make quilts. She also loved to make gifts for anyone who helped her in her life. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Clyde R. Smith; her father and mother, John Luther & Doshia Carrie (Nease) Reece; brothers, James Clifford, Willie, & Rueben Patton “Buddy” Reece;...

Judy G Smith 80, of Newport, passed away on April 13, 2021.  She spent a number of years dedicated as a nurse starting at Valentine-Shults Hospital and retiring from Baptist Hospital (Tennova) in Newport.  She was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents Marie and Jack Holt and Sydney Gregg, daughters Donna and Tanya Smith, brother Randy Gregg, and infant sister LaGretta Gregg.   Judy is survived by her...

Vista Walker, age 91 of Del Rio, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her home. She was retired from Bennington Pine. She loved flowers, gardening, nature, and going to church at Round Mountain Baptist. She was preceded in death by her son, James Walker & daughters-in-law Brenda & Jane Walker; special grandson, Eugene Walker; and siblings, Viola Fox, Lucy Messer, Roy Willis, Janette Young, Rachel Fox, Ephraim Willis, Beulah Grigsby, U.A. Willis, Thelma Hill, Kathleen Toby, &...

Larry Gene Lunsford, age 70 of Newport, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Heritage Center in Morristown. A longtime employee of Western Auto in Newport, Larry was a simple man who will be remembered as a skilled mechanic, a loving son, and a friend to many. He loved movies, was an avid gun enthusiast, and military history buff. Larry is now reunited with the parents he dearly loved, Lonas & Mary Lunsford, who preceded him in death. He is survived by several aunts &...

Frances E. Holdway, age 89 of Newport, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the Heritage Center in Morristown. For decades, she attended McCowan Creek Church of God, where she was the oldest member of the congregation. She loved to sing in the church choir and sang specials with her son, Tim. She also served in various church roles during her years there. She was preceded in death by her parents, E.D. & Mamie Huskey; her husband, J.C. “Rip” Holdway; and siblings, Garland...

Eula Mae Toby Coggins, age 75 of Newport, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. She was a longtime member of Valley View Baptist Church in Hartford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burnett & Stella Cutshaw; husband, Oscar Coggins; daughter, Tammy Mae Toby Hall; and brother, James Burnett Ellison. She is survived by her children, Ann, Michelle, & R.B. Toby; grandchildren, Tiffany, David, Ashley, Amber, Abe, Lewis, Danny Ray, James, David...

Ida Ruth Cashen, age 97 of Parrottsville, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at her home. She was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church.   The youngest of 13 children, she was preceded in death by all of her siblings; her husband, Lloyd Cashen; and her parents, Jim & Bertie Southerland.   She is survived by her children, Fred (Carol) Cashen, Ronnie (Diane) Cashen, Dorothy (Bob) Peeler, Linda (Larry) Black, Pat (Jimmy) Gass, Sandy (Ricky) Starnes, and...

Ralph Eugene Freshour, age 74 of Newport, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at his home, following a lengthy illness. Born July 8, 1946, he graduated Parrottsville High School in 1964. He was a veteran of the US Army, stationed in Germany. He worked at American Enka & Great Lakes for many years, until his health began to fail. Ralph was an avid racing fan, enjoyed playing golf, telling jokes, listening to music, and dancing. In his younger years, he also enjoyed playing...