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Billy “Pappy” Williams, age 79, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

Drug abuse in the area is as pervasive as ever. The worst part: Fentanyl continues to infiltrate and kill our residents. In an effort to curb the drug epidemic, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has launched an initiative called Operation…

Tony Earl Shults, age 58, of Dandridge, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his home. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

Wanda “Denise” Seal, age 63 of Whitesburg, passed peacefully in her home on February 8, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord, her husband, and her family with all her heart. Anyone who…

F First District U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Kingsport, discussed the changes implemented by the Republican majority in Congress since the new term began in January during the Saturday morning Hawkins County Legislative breakfast. “I can tell you with certainty that…

Dale Mitchell “Mitch” Mincey II, age 47, of White Pine, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. The family will receive friends from 4 – 6 p.m. Monday, February 13th at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 6…

Gayle Sebastian Kinnick, age 56, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 7, 2023. Gayle was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Charlotte Sebastian. She is survived by her husband, Randy Kinnick; children Chelsea Taylor…

B In his 86 years Bill Justis has witnessed the slow disappearance of earlier Appalachian ways and the growth of technology. During his younger years it was common to find people living on family farms, while today it’s possible for…

Grover Jennings, age 74 of Whitesburg, went to be home to be with the Lord, on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. He spent many years at Shelby Williams, while also having a love for farming and horses. He was preceded in…

Gordon E. “Wart” Jacobs, age 83 of Morristown, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023. He will be widely remembered as a coach, having led women’s softball teams throughout the area for decades. In addition, he was a loving husband and…