All Obituaries

Glenn Michael Belda, age 51, passed away October 10, 2019   He was born in Chicago, IL and later moved to Newport where he spent the rest of his life.  He was a 1988 graduate of  Cocke County High School and worked as a pipe fitter for various companies.   He was preceded in death by his brother, John "Opie" Belda, mother, Marcine Burns, grandparents, Alex and Flora Belda, Gertrude and Grant Brannen, and Frank Mihigan.   He leaves behind his wife,...

Charles W. Gray, age 80, of Parrottsville, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019.   He was preceded by his parents, Fred and Dorothea Gray, his son Charles L. Gray, daughters, Vickie McWilliams and Brenda Gray- Tijerino, grandson, Earl Hogle, brother, Kenneth Gray, and  infant sister, Mary Lou Gray   He is survived by his granddaughter and sole caregiver, Rebecca Clabough (Mitchell Ramsey), great grandchildren, Kailey Ramsey and Seth Clabough, granddaughter,...

Helen Lorene Moore, age 72, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019   She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Harold Moore.   She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Myers, granddaughter, Casey Myers (Casey Southerland), sister, Darlene Ball, special niece Melanie (Russell) Holt all of Newport, and several other nieces and nephews.   The family will receive friends Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Brown Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be held...

Mary E. Lunsford, age 89, of Knoxville, received her wings Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonas Lunsford, parents, Charlie and Mary Jarnigan, brothers, Walter, Raymond, and Bill, sister, Patricia Ann.   She is survived by her son, Larry Gene Lunsford, brothers, Charlie, Woodrow, Tommy, and Eddie, sisters, Edith, Dorothy, and Ruby, and several nieces and nephews.   The family would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to...

Robert "Bobby"  Lee Burnett, age 80, of Newport, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019.   He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and the Disabled American Veterans.  He was a US Army veteran and retired from Detroit Gasket.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherline Burnett, parents, Vete and Marie Wood Burnett, and sister, Evelyn Jenkins.   He is survived by his son, Barry (Rachel) Burnett, grandchildren, Christopher Lee and...

Evelyn J. Trentham, age 88, of Parrottsville, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019.   She was preceded in death by her husband, L.B. Trentham, parents, L.B. and Mildred Ragan, sister-in-law, Jeanette Ragan, and brother-in-law, Max Coakley.   She is survived by her sons, Lanny (Charlene) Trentham and Larry (Sharon) Trentham, grandchildren, Christopher Scott Trentham, Lacy Trentham, Brian (Jessica) Trentham, and Steven (Sierra) Trentham, great granddaughter, Clara Mae Trentham,...

Charles Lester Starnes, age 79, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019.   He was an Army veteran and retired from a career with Bellsouth.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Loyd and Bea Starnes, son, Craig Starnes, brother, Junior, and sister, Betty.   He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy Norton Starnes, daughter, Dee Starnes Stewart, son Joe (Kristen) Starnes, grandchildren, Makendra, Camryn, Addison, and Audrey, great grandchildren,...

Tonya Ann Dixon, age 48, of Morristown, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Bryant and Roxie Hopkins, sisters, Rhonda and Dinah.   She is survived by her companion, Everardo Gonzales, son, Richard Tyler Dixon, daughter, Tiffany Alvarez, grandchildren, Hizaikia Vicente, Anabella Dixon, and Jose Dixon, brothers, John (Robin), Greg, and Robin (Terri), sisters, Carol (Richard), Karen (David), Merle, Kay, Kim, and Brenda, and a...

Albert Smith, age 83, of Newport,  passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019   The family will receive friends Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Brown Funeral Home.  Funeral service will follow at 7:00pm with Pastor Eddie Gray officiating.  Burial will take place Friday, September 6, 2019 at 10:00am in the Mantooth Family Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.   Online condolences may be sent to...

Frankie Jo Denton, age 89, of Newport,  passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019.   She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ray Denton and Harry Denton,  son, Ray (Bernice) Denton, Jr., parents, Crockett and Callie Shults, sister, Louise Peace, grandson, John Denton, and great granddaughter, Brittany Denton.   She is survived by her daughters, Mary Denton and Martha Denton Lane and husband, Tom, grandchildren, Tim Denton, Carrie Matthews, Eddie Denton, and Brad Ford,...