Brenda Darlene Taylor of Newport, known as “Darlene”, passed away Monday January 30, 2023. Darlene was born October 8, 1960 to the late A.D. and Margaret Messer. Darlene was a caring mother, wife, nana, sister and friend.  She is survived by her husband Arvine Taylor; sons, Chris Smith and Jason (Tonya) Smith; very precious grandchildren, Addy, Alyssa, Micah, and Zavery.  Darlene will be missed by her sisters, Patricia...

Farris Joy (Thorpe) Cameron passed into Heaven's Gate on 24, January 2023.  She was known by her middle name, “Joy.” She truly was a Joy to all that knew her.  Joy was 92 years old.  She got married at a young age to her husband, Simmie.  Together they had 76 plus years of marriage.  Joy devoted her life to raising her family and taking care of all who darkened her door.  Joy grew up in the Kansas Community of Jefferson County, TN. Later she and...

Roy Messer passed away Monday January 23, 2023 at the age of 74. Roy was born in Waynesville, NC and lived in Palm Beach County, FL for many years before moving to Hartford, TN in August of 1988. Roy was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served his country in Vietnam. He was a Boy Scouts of America Leader for several years and served as the Commander of the Disabled American Veterans in Newport, TN. Roy enjoyed fishing, camping, nature and being...

Tina Denise Allen, age 54 of Newport, TN, departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 1, 2023, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her father, Paul Allen, and her brother, Paul Allen Jr. She is survived by her mother, Pat Allen; children, Nikki (Stephen) Summerlin and Jeffrey Grooms; grandchildren, Conley Conrad, Maverick Groom and Harley, Hunter, Colton and Destiny Summerlin, whom she loved more that anything; boyfriend of many years, Aaron Dockery; brothers, Joey...

Tabitha June Des Roches passed away at home, Saturday, December 24, 2022, surrounded by family. Tabitha was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Baxter; and grandparents, Greer and Mary Ellen Baxter. Tabitha is survived by her husband, Richard A. Des Roches; her children, Damien Ball and Olivia Ball of Newport, TN, Layla Des Roches and Richard Allan Des Roches of Dandridge, TN, Ryan Wolbert of Newport, TN, Sierra and Makenzie Des Roches of York, SC; mother, Tammy (Tommy) Kiser of...

Kenneth “Harold" Nease, 76 of Dandridge, TN went to his heavenly home Monday December 19, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He was a man of God, loving father, brother, and friend. He served in the US Army, was a veteran of Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart. Mr. Nease loved his church family, spending time with his grandchildren and fishing. Psalms 73:26 "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Harold is...

Written by Chris' father: It is with a sad broken heart that I write the obituary for my son, Christopher Barry Campbell. Our sweet son had such a big heart. His heart will live alongside ours forever. He could light up a day by walking through the door; he was always so happy and upbeat, kissing his mama on the top of the head and yelling for pops or "Where's the boy?". Chris had told his mother and I that he wanted to finish his life out with no regrets and...

John Larry Collins, age 79 of Sevierville, Tennessee, was called to his Heavenly home surrounded by his family at home on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry will be laid to rest at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Larry was born September 25, 1943 to John and Katherine Collins in Columbus, Georgia. After graduating from Gordon Military Academy (Barnesville, GA), he proudly served his country in the US Navy during Vietnam and was...

Carali Rraiann Kalp, age 2 weeks of Del Rio, TN passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. This precious angel is survived by her grieving parents, James E. Kalp IV and Amberli R. Kalp; brothers, Dakota J. Kalp and Wyatt J. Kalp of Florida, Brison R. Kalp and James E. Kalp V of Del Rio, TN; sister, Jaidalin E. Kalp of Del Rio, TN; grandparents, Grandpa James E. Kalp Ill and Gramy Theresa R. Kalp of West Virginia, Nana Shannon Umstead-Diallo and...

Johnny Glenn Ivy Jr., age 50, of White Pine, TN passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 4th, 2022. Johnny was born December 19th, 1971 in Newport,TN.  He was a graduate of Jefferson County High School, Class of 1990. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Joyce and Johnny Ivy Sr. and grandparents, Bruce and Edith Tab Evans and Glenn Roosevelt Ivy. Left to cherish his memories are his grandmother, Vergie Ivy; his siblings, David (Harlow)...