All Obituaries

Howard Ransom Wiley, age 90 of Parrottsville, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was born to parents Charles Bee & Ethel Burke Wiley on January 4, 1931. One of seven children, he grew up in Cocke County, graduating Parrottsville High School in 1950. He was a Korean War Veteran, and retired from American Enka after 33 years of work. He spent his retirement years farming and raising cattle. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Philip Wiley; brothers, Clifford, Minnis,...

Leonard “Topper” Allen passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021.He was a loving partner, father, and grandfather as well as a fierce and devoted friend. He was water department manager at Newport Utilities, having retired after over 40 years and served as one of the youngest water managers of a major utility in Tennessee history as well as the president and member of several leadership organizations.He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Faye Allen, and his brother, Walter...

Jimmie Pauline Caldwell, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Caldwell, who passed in 1968. She is survived by her son, Delbert Caldwell of Morristown; daughter, Desima Jordan of Northern Virginia; nephew, Robert Caldwell of Newport; sisters, Ellen Mattox of Orangeburg, South Carolina & Hazel Floyd of Knoxville; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Jimmie was a homemaker who, before developing...

Andrew Leonard Liviskie, age 69 of Cosby, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam era, having received the Army Commendation medal several times. He was also recognized as a marksman and sharpshooter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Leonard Liviskie & Jean Irene Liviskie; brother, Lester; niece, Jean; and nephew, Lester. He is survived by his wife, Audrea Liviskie; children, Aimee...

Kim Harrison Coggins, age 57 of Del Rio, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He will be remembered as a loving husband and devoted father. He was preceded in death by his father, William Coggins; brother, Elvine; and nephew, Eldon. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Sandra Coggins; children, Amber & Aaron Hall and Trinity Coggins; grandson, Hayden Conard; mother, Edna Coggins; siblings, Jane, Tim, Clu, Rusty, Lane, Gay, & Vint; numerous cousins, nieces,...

Brandon Donald Large, age 31 of Newport, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where he was baptized as a child. Brandon was also well known as the owner of B&D Lawncare and Landscaping. He was an avid motorsports fan, being involved in motorcross and go-kart racing. In fact, in 1997, Brandon won every national title in the United States, as well achieving the status of AMA Motorcross National Champion. He was also recognized as the Track...

Diane James, age 77 of Newport, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 Jefferson Park in Dandridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis James; son, Danny James; brother, Joe Belles; and her parents, Charles & Dixie Belles; uncle, Ruble “Bud” Douglas; and aunt, Virginia Taylor. She is survived by her daughter, Heather James; grandson, David (Robin) James; great-grandson, Hunter James; and great-great grandson, Eli James; aunts, Joyce Sisk & Jimmie Buckner;...

David Robert O’Sicky, age 37 of Cosby, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021. He was a proud veteran of the Army National Guard, having served in Iraq. He had also previously worked as a CNA and security guard. He was preceded in death by his father, John David O’Sicky. He is survived by his wife, Brittani O’Sicky; daughter, Elizabeth O’Sicky; mother, Robin O’Sicky; brothers, Steven, Daniel, & Eli O’Sicky; and sisters, Lisa O’Sicky & Linda...

Whitney Leigh Ann Holt, age 26 of Newport, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021. She will be remembered as a sweet and loving person. She loved animals, and leaves behind a number of beloved pets. She was preceded in death by her father, Roger Holt; and grandfathers, Emory Overholt & Buford Holt. Survivors include her mother, Lenora Holt; grandmothers, Gloria Overholt & Marjorie Holt; aunts & uncles, Brenda (Kenneth) Hurst, Twila (Rex) Hughes, Crystal (Sean) McAfee, Emma (Dale)...

Jamie Benny Holdway, age 54, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021.   He is survived by his children, Brad and Joseph Holdway and Madison Click,  grandchildren, Carson, Nova, Kyler, and Anthony,  father, Benny (step-mother Tammy) Holdway, and mother, Charlotte Holdway Walker, brothers, Mitchell Lynn Holdway and Brandon Holdway, niece, Sierra, nephew, Weston, and uncle,  Landon Holdway.   A graveside service will be held Friday, July 16, 2021 at 3:00pm...