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Rutledge Obituaries

It was revealed on January 30th, 2019 that Ronald Edward Hunter died in Rutledge, Tennessee.  Hunter was 73 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ronald Edward's life.

It was disclosed on December 30th, 2018 that Glenn Zehnder passed on in Rutledge, Tennessee.  Zehnder was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Glenn's life.

It was noted on March 18th, 2018 that Venila Jones (Brome) died in Rutledge, Tennessee.  Ms. Jones was 71 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Venila's life.

It was noted by Skagit Valley Herald on March 11th, 2015 that Zora Bullock (Bellisle) passed on in Mount Vernon, Washington.  Ms. Bullock was 81 years old and was born in Rutledge, TN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Zora's life.

It was written on November 1st, 2014 that Kyle L Kitts passed on in Lorain, Ohio.  Kitts was 82 years old and was born in Rutledge, TN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Kyle L's life.

It was noted by Knoxville News-Sentinel on May 17th, 2014 that Rose mary Roach died in Rutledge, Tennessee.  Roach was 85 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Rose mary's life.

It was disclosed by Knoxville News-Sentinel on March 13th, 2014 that Effie Collins perished in Rutledge, Tennessee.  Collins was 94 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Effie's life.

It was disclosed by Knoxville News-Sentinel on March 1st, 2014 that Edna Geneva Watson (McGhee) passed away in Rutledge, Tennessee.  Ms. Watson was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Edna Geneva's life.

It was revealed by Knoxville News-Sentinel on December 19th, 2013 that Bertha Hopper perished in Rutledge, Tennessee.  Hopper was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Bertha's life.

It was reported by Knoxville News-Sentinel on November 29th, 2013 that Albert "Jimmy" Maples passed away in Rutledge, Tennessee.  Maples was 74 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Albert "Jimmy"'s life.

History

It is part of the Morristown, Tennessee Morristown metropolitan area Statistical Area. The Confederates failed to exploit the element of surprise, and the Union forces were able to hold out until reinforcements arrived. In December 1863, Confederate States of America General James Longstreet, who had earlier failed to wrest Knoxville from Union (American Civil War) forces, passed through Rutledge en route to winter quarters at Russellville, Tennessee On December 14, in what became known as the Battle of Bean's Station, Longstreet attacked a Union detachment that had been pursuing him. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,187.

Rutledge was established in 1798 and named for General George Rutledge, a prominent citizen in nearby Sullivan County, Tennessee County. While Longstreet was victorious, Union forces were able to retreat to fortifications at Blaine, and Longstreet subsequently abandoned the assault and continued eastward to Russellville.