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Billy “Pappy” Williams
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…
Hoping state program will help fight fentanyl
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…
Tony Earl Shults
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…
Wanda “Denise” Seal
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…
Hawkins Legislative Breakfast attracts full house
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…
Dale Mitchell “Mitch” Mincey II
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…
Gayle Sebastian Kinnick
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…
Back When
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…
Grover Jennings
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…
Gordon E. “Wart” Jacobs
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…

