Current Obituaries
Norman (Wee) Patterson lll
by DFH Inc. on 09/26/24
Norman (Wee) Patterson III, age 69 passed away on September 23, 2024, in Morristown, TN. Norman spent several years working for IBM in Knoxville and later in the maintenance department at Rich Products. Norman had a profound passion for car racing and was an active member of the Southern Funny Car Association. He owned and operated an 83 Camaro nitro funny car, affectionately known as "Black Warrior", which was a familiar sight on the racing circuit. He is survived by his loving wife, Jerrie Patterson; daughter, Kelly Greene; granddaughter, Malayah Thomas; uncles, Andrew Bradley Jr., Rodney {Thelma) Bradley, Mickey (Lina) Bradley and Bob (Pearlie) Patterson. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Mabel Patterson Jr. Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation from 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Dockey- Senter Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m.officiated by Pastor James Goins Sr.
Joseph Dockery Sr.
by DFH Inc. on 09/10/24
Joseph Dockery was born on September 30,1946 in Dandridge, Tn to Mrs. Alta Cuberson Dockery and Mr. Paul OP Dockery Sr. He departed this life September 4, 2024, peacefully at home.
He was employed at BASF (formerly American Enka) in Morristown, TN, where he retired after 30+ years of service. HIs hobbies included working on cars, attending National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) events, watching UT Football, playing cards, family time which included catering to the needs of his family and friends. He was known as “Mr. Fix It.”
He was preceded in death by his parents Paul OP, Alta Dockery; son, Andre (Dockery) Griffith, brothers, Burn Dockery, Paul OP Dockery Jr. and James Clay Dockery.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 56 years, Vivian A Ray Dockery; children, Aliciee’ (Brodrick) Page of Chicago, IL, Joseph (Michele) Dockery of Chattanooga, TN and Oddis (Shunwolisa) Dockery of Atlanta, Ga; brothers, Carl Dockery of Dandridge, TN, Bobby (Shirley) Dockery of Detroit, MI, Arthur Dockery, and Dwayne Dockery of Newport, TN, sisters, Mary Myers of Pittsburgh, PA, Patricia Dockery of Newport, Charlotte Woods of Knoxville, TN and Theresa Dockery of Newport, TN. Seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Joseph Dockery Sr.
Funeral Services
September 11, 2024
Dockery- Senter Funeral Home
117 E Third South St
Morristown, TN 37815
Receiving Friends 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Funeral 7:00 - 8:00 pm
September 12, 2024
Burial Gum Springs Cemetery
Newport, TN
11:00 am
Repass to follow New Zion AME Zion Church, Newport, TN
Judy Mae Seal
by DFH Inc. on 08/17/24On August 15, 2024 our beautiful mother Judy Mae Seal went home to be with our Lord in Heaven. She was born on June 13, 1952 and was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Bean Station. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 42 years Clifford Eugene Seal of Morristown. Her mother Ola Mae Ratliff of Sneedville and sister Peggy Ann Ratliff of Sneedville. She is survived by her children Machella Lynn Atkins of Dandridge and Clifford Allen Seal of Colorado. Her siblings Allison Ratliff of Texas and Larry Ratliff of Morristown. Her grandchild Ashley Mae Nicole Atkins-Singleton of Dandridge. Great grandchildren Gabriel Eugene Singleton of Dandridge, Shawn Danny Allen Atkins of Russellville, and Carson Colby Allen Singleton of Rutledge.
