Obituaries

Nelda Jean Harris, 96
Monteagle resident Nelda Jean Harris, 96, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born in Monteagle on September 17, 1929, to the late John Albert and Agnes Marie Foutch Metcalfe. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy G. Harris; brother, Billy Foutch Metcalfe (Sarah); sisters, Joann Cupp (Jack), Barbara Gail Harris, and Linda Cox; sister-in-law, Cathleen Harris Bell; and brother-in-law, Jay C. Harris Jr. Aunt Nell was a member of Clear Creek Church of Christ in Hixon, Tenn. She enjoyed her Tuesday Bible class and also enjoyed playing dominos. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews; brother in laws, Wendall Harris and Wayne Cox all of whom loved her dearly. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Cumberland Funeral Home in Monteagle with Bro. Bobby Golden officiating. Burial followed at City Cemetery in Tracy City. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.cumberlandfuneralhome.net Arrangements by Cumberland Funeral Home, 207 Mabee Avenue, Monteagle, Tenn.
Mary Ellen Shrum, 101
Tracy City resident Mary Ellen Shrum, 101, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Coalmont on April 9, 1924, to the late Anthony and Ruth Anders Richmond Sweeton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jess Richard Shrum; brothers, Walter Sanders, Richard, Buford, Alton, Allen and Danville Sweeton; and sisters, Ruth Moran, Thelma Anderson, Sarah Shrum, Rachel Sweeton, and Julene Gilliam.
