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Janie Mae Coleman

by DFH Inc. on 03/30/25

Janie Mae Coleman, 85, of Morristown, TN, passed away onMarch 27, 2025.

Janie Mae was born on July 18, 1939, to Ella Mae Thompkins and Wallace Coleman, Sr. in Morristown, TN. After graduatingfrom Morristown College High School, she went on to studyEducation at Morristown College and Tennessee State University, respectfully.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Education from Tennessee State University, she began her career as a teacher and educator in the commonwealth of Virginia, at West Elementary and Meadowview Middle School in Morristown, TN, kickstarting a 38-year career. During her tenure, Janie Mae also earned a Master of Education from Union College in Barboursville, KY. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Janie Maeembodied their motto; “Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom”.

In 1999, Janie Mae retired and spent her time enjoying technological pursuits, service to Bethel United Methodist Church, and spending time with friends and family. Her commitment to her family was unparalleled, and her legacy of service and support to family will continue to span generations.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Mae Thompkins and father Wallace Coleman, Sr. as well as aunts and uncles Jeannette and Joseph Cox, Sr. of Morristown, their daughter Josephine Goins Cox and Claude L. Houston of Morristown, and Nena and Lewis Smith of Morristown, TN, Alpha Omega and Rufus Alexander of Dayton, OH, and Sylvia Adams of Indianapolis, IN.

She is survived by her brother Wallace (Jody) Coleman, Jr. of Cleveland, OH, cousins Janice Jackson, Claudine Jackson, and Dr. Alpha Alexander of Morristown, TN, Carl (Caresteen) Bowman of Columbus, OH, Becky Wilker of Knoxville, TN, Duke (Shirley) Smith of Albany, GA, and Steven Smith of St.Petersburg, FL. There are a host of cousins including Lisa Jackson Prewitt of Atlanta, GA, Lorene Jackson, Dr. Polly Johnson and her children Cassidy and Cameron from Knoxville, TN, Leonard (Ashley) Sparks Jr. of Indianapolis, IN, CarlCurray (Alexandra) Bowman of Bowling Green, OH, Myron Bowman of Columbus, OH, and Meka (Will) Pace of Columbus, OH.

Services will be held at Dockery Funeral Home on April 1, 2025, at 6:00pm, and graveside services will be held at Hamblen Memory Garden Cemetery on April 2, 2025, at 11:00am.

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MARVIN LANE BIBBINS

by DFH Inc. on 03/24/25

MARVIN LANE BIBBINS, 75, OF RUTLEDGE IN. DATE OF BIRTH FEBRUARY 27, 1950....DATE OF DEATH MARCH 15, 2025.

LES BIBBINS, FATHER, DECEASED

VIRGINIA ELLEN KENNEDY BIBBINS, MOTHER, DECEASED. BOTH OF RUTLEDGE, TN

* LESLEY CARL BIBBINS OF HAMPTON, GA. BROTHER, DECEASED

* JAMES DAVID BIBBINS OF RUTLEDTGE, TN BROTHER, DECEASED

* JOAN ROSALYN BIBBINS HODGE OF RUTLEDGE, TN , SISTER, DECEASED

BRENDA SUE BIBBINS RAMSEY, LIVING SISTER, ALONG WITH SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS.

MARVIN WAS A RETIRED TRUCK DRIVER. HE LOVED NASCAR AND ATTENDED MANY RACES THROUGHOUT THE YEARS.

MARVIN HAD MANY FRIENDS. HE LOVED TO GET TOGETHER TO PLAY CARDS AND GRILL OUT. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO CHRISTY DALTON, A FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS AND HIS CAREGIVER IN HIS GREATEST TIME OF NEED.

MARVIN WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL THOSE WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM. HIS WISHES WERE TO BE CREMATED, SO NO FUNERAL HOME SEEVICE WILL BE HELD AT THIS TIME.

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James Frank Kyle Jr

by DFH Inc. on 03/21/25

James Frank Kyle,Jr. peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Jefferson City Health and rehabilitation Center. Frank, Jr. was born January 18, 1955 to the late Annie Mae Jones Kyle and James Frank Kyle, Sr in Morristown, TN. Frank, Jr. was a veteran of the United States Army. He was honorably discharged after serving in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, James Robert Kyle. wife, Sondra Kyle.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories to one devoted son,James F. Kyle, III "Jimi", three daughters: Pajan (Todd) Swagerty of Morristown, TN. . Danielle (Ricky) Cameron of Bonaire, GA. Jennifer Mathes of Newport, TN. 8 grandchildren: Jamaiya (Kevin) White, Malai (Joe) Phillips, Austin Bolden, Braxton Kyle, Zakyah Cameron, Zada Cameron,Makayla Bolden, and Laniyah Swagerty and 1 great grandchild. The mother of his children, Elder Nancy D. Kyle. He was especially close to his surviving siblings: Carolyn Mckinney, Karen (Donald) Talley, Lee Anna Logwood, and Mark (Kim) Kyle, all of Morristown, TN. He leaves a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.The family is receiving friends at 233 Gilbert Street.

Acknowledgement

We, the family, wish to express our sincere heartfelt gratitude for all the loving concern and acts of kindness given to our loved ones and family during his illness and death. Thank you to anyone who said a prayer, made a call, and other acts of kindness.

To the staff at Heritage Nursing Home of Morristown, Jefferson City Health & Rehabilitation and Caris (Hospice) Healthcare, the family says, "thank you" for the medical care that you provided for James Kyle, Jr. -May God bless you all.

Service for Mr James F. Kyle will be held Monday, March 24 at 2:00 pm and Receiving Friends at Dockery-Senter Funeral Home at 1:00 to 2:00 pm and a private viewing for the family at 12:00.

Dockery-Senter Funeral Home in charge

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