Obituaries

Glenda “Grammie” Lorraine Russ Batey, 84, of Morrison passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon Glen and Lois Ferguson Russ; her devoted husband of 60 years, Ben W. Batey; brother, Don Russ; daughter, Debi Batey Page and great grandson, Luke Aaron Batey.…

Judy Carolyn Brazle age 78 of the Short Mountain Community passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her residence. She was born December 28, 1945, to her parents the late Velmar Bogle and Frances Larue Page Redmon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Sherry Potter; great-granddaughter, Evelyn Braswell; brother,…

Mickey Allen Fricks, 72, of Bradyville passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Stonecrest Hospital.  Born in Chattanooga, he was the son of the late Bill and Evelyn Fricks.  He was also preceded by his father-in-law, Ike Parker. Mickey is survived by his wife of 32 years, Deborah Parker Fricks of Bradyville; his children, Steven…

Mary Christine Smith age 65 of McMinnville, passed away Tuesday morning December 3, 2024, at her residence.  She was born March 21, 1959, to her parents the late Nolan & Dorothy May Estes Underwood. She had worked at the shirt factory, Goody’s, and as a cook at Warren County High School, she was a member…

Mr. Billy Ellis, 86, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born in Jefferson City, Tennessee on May 21, 1938. Preceding him in death were her parents, Charles McKindley Ellis and Elizabeth Magnolia Murr Ellis. He is survived by his close friend whom he called his niece, Ellanor Morrell. Mr.…

James Edd Manus, Jr., age 67 of McMinnville passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at his home. He was born on May 15, 1957, to his parents, the late James Edd Manus, Sr, and Myrtle Taylor Manus. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jennifer Lisa Melson Manus of McMinnville; daughter, Ashley Melson…

Robert Jason Francis, 46, of Auburntown passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, at Stones River Hospital. A native of Dekalb County. He is survived by his parents Robert (Bobby) and Brenda Kay Bryson Francis of Auburntown; his brothers, Gregory D. Francis of Pulaski, and Johnny (Kimberly) Francis of Auburntown, aunt and uncles Debbie Cheatham of…

Barbara Reed Sullins, age 83, of Readyville passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her beloved family, following a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of almost 66 years, Ellis Sullins of Readyville; her children, Stan (Sandra) Sullins of Woodbury, Shannon (Tim) Bacon of Readyville and Tracy (Steve)…