Obituaries

“Ron”

Patsy B. Long, 73, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surround by her family. She loved to watch her grandsons race and was one of their biggest supporters. Patsy loved to cook, and some might say her fried potatoes were the best they’ve ever had. She attended Landmark Church.

Geneva Bolden, age 83, of Bulls Gap, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 at her home.

Rubcela Marinda Lima, age 60, passed away May 4, 2026 at her home in Morristown.

Macyn Hixson hired before graduation by Bitty Bistro in Surgoinsville

Ronald Walraven, age 78, of Talbott, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at his residence. He was a retired New Jersey State Trooper, a proud United States Air Force Veteran, and served his country in the Vietnam war. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Madeline Walraven. He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven and a half years, Juanita Walraven; sons, Gregory (Jennifer) Walraven and Jeremy Walraven; daughters, Jennifer Stepp; sister, Mary Lee (Richard) Miller; grandchildren, Sarah Walraven, Emma Walraven, Savannah Walraven, Dakota Stepp, and Justin Walraven. The family will receive friends from 4:006:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12th at Westside Chapel Funeral Home.