Daily Post Athenian
Terry Lynn Morrow, 52, of Knoxville, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
A native of Athens, a former resident of Sevierville and a resident of Knoxville, he was a son of the late Charles N. Morrow.
He was a member of West Hills Baptist Church and was employed as a TV critic and entertainment reporter for the Knoxville News Sentinel and Tele Buddy. He interviewed Dolly Parton more than any other reporter and was instrumental in developing the Knoxville Dancing With The Stars. He was involved with Knox Meals on Wheels and enjoyed collecting comic books and movie memorabilia.
Survivors include his mother, Louise Oliver Morrow of Riceville; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa and Phillip Lashley of Sweetwater, Anita and Jackie Cook of Madisonville, Charlene and Ron Haynes of Old Hickory, and Janet and Dickey Walker of Athens; and 10 nieces and nephews and their spouses, Ben Haynes, Katy and Chad Owen, Brad Haynes and his fianc�©e, Emily Golden, Chloe Cate, William Cate, Heather Cook, Gabe Cook, Betsy Newberry, Valorie Newberry, McKenzie Lashley and Brittany Lashley.
The family would like to express a special thank-you for all the support and care for Terry both recently and over the years including: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, his work family, the entertainment industry and his church family at West Hills Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Drew Prince officiating. Burial will follow in Riceville Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Ben Haynes, Brad Haynes, Chad Owen, McKenzie Lashley, William Cate and Dennis Shell.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
A celebration of life service will be 12:30 p.m. Sunday at West Hills Baptist Church, located at 409 N. Winston Road in Knoxville.
Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.
Knoxville News Sentinel
April 16, 1013
KNOXVILLE — News Sentinel entertainment writer Terry Morrow died Tuesday at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center from complications due to pancreatic cancer. He was 52.
Raised in Athens, Tenn., Morrow joined the News Sentinel in June 1997 as a copy editor and paginator after working at the Mountain Press in Gatlinburg. He later became an entertainment writer and TV critic, covering such notable talent as Johnny Knoxville, Quentin Tarantino, and Dolly Parton. He also authored the popular blog, Tele-buddy's Tinseltown Tales.
Morrow was a regular contributor to the Alive at Five at Four show on WBIR, Channel 10, and frequently joined the Marc, Kim & Frank Show, on 102.1 Journal Broadcasting Team.
He was also a staunch supporter of Dancing with the Knoxville Stars, a local fundraiser for East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
Morrow developed friendships beyond his professional relationships with his interview subjects. Knoxville-born entertainer P.J. Clapp, better known as Johnny Knoxville, said he and Morrow had been friends since Morrow had first interviewed him for the News Sentinel.
"We've been close ever since," said Knoxville on Tuesday. "He was just a gentle, sweet, decent human being. I remember getting the call when he was diagnosed and I just couldn't imagine what he was going through."
Knoxville said that the staff of "Jackass" loved when Morrow would visit the office.
"It would make his day when we'd do something to him. He'd always say 'And if you wanted to pull a prank on me, it wouldn't be the worst thing that ever happened ...' We'd never tell him what we were going to do. We may have even stun-gunned him a time or two and there was a rat trap. ... In 'Jackass' we'll do anything to get the footage and Terry would do anything to get the story. So there was a sensibility that we shared. He was a good writer and a good friend."
Morrow met Dolly Parton when he was a reporter for the Mountain Press.
Terry Morrow
"Terry Morrow was my favorite reporter," said Parton on Tuesday. "He had kept up with me and Dollywood for nearly 30 years. He had a great heart and the courage of a warrior. He handled his last battle like he did his reporting -- with all his might. I loved Terry and I believed he loved me."
Morrow made an immediate impression.
"Terry was one of the first five people I met when I first came to East Tennessee in 1990," said singer-songwriter Scott Miller on Tuesday. "He was then and ever will be one of the funniest people I have ever met and even through his illness kept that wicked sense of humor. I sure will miss him."
Knox County mayor Tim Burchett attended West Hills Baptist Church with Morrow.
"He was a dear friend. He was a very kind person, and it showed in his writing. ... I think he was a class act," Burchett said.
Jack McElroy, editor of the News Sentinel said, "I don't think I've ever known a journalist who was more in love with his work than Terry. His excitement was infectious, and all of us at the News Sentinel will miss him sorely."
Terry Lynn Morrow, 52, of Knoxville, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
A native of Athens, a former resident of Sevierville and a resident of Knoxville, he was a son of the late Charles N. Morrow.
He was a member of West Hills Baptist Church and was employed as a TV critic and entertainment reporter for the Knoxville News Sentinel and Tele Buddy. He interviewed Dolly Parton more than any other reporter and was instrumental in developing the Knoxville Dancing With The Stars. He was involved with Knox Meals on Wheels and enjoyed collecting comic books and movie memorabilia.
Survivors include his mother, Louise Oliver Morrow of Riceville; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa and Phillip Lashley of Sweetwater, Anita and Jackie Cook of Madisonville, Charlene and Ron Haynes of Old Hickory, and Janet and Dickey Walker of Athens; and 10 nieces and nephews and their spouses, Ben Haynes, Katy and Chad Owen, Brad Haynes and his fianc�©e, Emily Golden, Chloe Cate, William Cate, Heather Cook, Gabe Cook, Betsy Newberry, Valorie Newberry, McKenzie Lashley and Brittany Lashley.
The family would like to express a special thank-you for all the support and care for Terry both recently and over the years including: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, his work family, the entertainment industry and his church family at West Hills Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Drew Prince officiating. Burial will follow in Riceville Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Ben Haynes, Brad Haynes, Chad Owen, McKenzie Lashley, William Cate and Dennis Shell.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
A celebration of life service will be 12:30 p.m. Sunday at West Hills Baptist Church, located at 409 N. Winston Road in Knoxville.
Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.
Knoxville News Sentinel
April 16, 1013
KNOXVILLE — News Sentinel entertainment writer Terry Morrow died Tuesday at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center from complications due to pancreatic cancer. He was 52.
Raised in Athens, Tenn., Morrow joined the News Sentinel in June 1997 as a copy editor and paginator after working at the Mountain Press in Gatlinburg. He later became an entertainment writer and TV critic, covering such notable talent as Johnny Knoxville, Quentin Tarantino, and Dolly Parton. He also authored the popular blog, Tele-buddy's Tinseltown Tales.
Morrow was a regular contributor to the Alive at Five at Four show on WBIR, Channel 10, and frequently joined the Marc, Kim & Frank Show, on 102.1 Journal Broadcasting Team.
He was also a staunch supporter of Dancing with the Knoxville Stars, a local fundraiser for East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
Morrow developed friendships beyond his professional relationships with his interview subjects. Knoxville-born entertainer P.J. Clapp, better known as Johnny Knoxville, said he and Morrow had been friends since Morrow had first interviewed him for the News Sentinel.
"We've been close ever since," said Knoxville on Tuesday. "He was just a gentle, sweet, decent human being. I remember getting the call when he was diagnosed and I just couldn't imagine what he was going through."
Knoxville said that the staff of "Jackass" loved when Morrow would visit the office.
"It would make his day when we'd do something to him. He'd always say 'And if you wanted to pull a prank on me, it wouldn't be the worst thing that ever happened ...' We'd never tell him what we were going to do. We may have even stun-gunned him a time or two and there was a rat trap. ... In 'Jackass' we'll do anything to get the footage and Terry would do anything to get the story. So there was a sensibility that we shared. He was a good writer and a good friend."
Morrow met Dolly Parton when he was a reporter for the Mountain Press.
Terry Morrow
"Terry Morrow was my favorite reporter," said Parton on Tuesday. "He had kept up with me and Dollywood for nearly 30 years. He had a great heart and the courage of a warrior. He handled his last battle like he did his reporting -- with all his might. I loved Terry and I believed he loved me."
Morrow made an immediate impression.
"Terry was one of the first five people I met when I first came to East Tennessee in 1990," said singer-songwriter Scott Miller on Tuesday. "He was then and ever will be one of the funniest people I have ever met and even through his illness kept that wicked sense of humor. I sure will miss him."
Knox County mayor Tim Burchett attended West Hills Baptist Church with Morrow.
"He was a dear friend. He was a very kind person, and it showed in his writing. ... I think he was a class act," Burchett said.
Jack McElroy, editor of the News Sentinel said, "I don't think I've ever known a journalist who was more in love with his work than Terry. His excitement was infectious, and all of us at the News Sentinel will miss him sorely."
Daily Post Athenian
Terry Lynn Morrow, 52, of Knoxville, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
A native of Athens, a former resident of Sevierville and a resident of Knoxville, he was a son of the late Charles N. Morrow.
He was a member of West Hills Baptist Church and was employed as a TV critic and entertainment reporter for the Knoxville News Sentinel and Tele Buddy. He interviewed Dolly Parton more than any other reporter and was instrumental in developing the Knoxville Dancing With The Stars. He was involved with Knox Meals on Wheels and enjoyed collecting comic books and movie memorabilia.
Survivors include his mother, Louise Oliver Morrow of Riceville; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa and Phillip Lashley of Sweetwater, Anita and Jackie Cook of Madisonville, Charlene and Ron Haynes of Old Hickory, and Janet and Dickey Walker of Athens; and 10 nieces and nephews and their spouses, Ben Haynes, Katy and Chad Owen, Brad Haynes and his fianc�©e, Emily Golden, Chloe Cate, William Cate, Heather Cook, Gabe Cook, Betsy Newberry, Valorie Newberry, McKenzie Lashley and Brittany Lashley.
The family would like to express a special thank-you for all the support and care for Terry both recently and over the years including: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, his work family, the entertainment industry and his church family at West Hills Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Drew Prince officiating. Burial will follow in Riceville Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Ben Haynes, Brad Haynes, Chad Owen, McKenzie Lashley, William Cate and Dennis Shell.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
A celebration of life service will be 12:30 p.m. Sunday at West Hills Baptist Church, located at 409 N. Winston Road in Knoxville.
Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.
Knoxville News Sentinel
April 16, 1013
KNOXVILLE — News Sentinel entertainment writer Terry Morrow died Tuesday at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center from complications due to pancreatic cancer. He was 52.
Raised in Athens, Tenn., Morrow joined the News Sentinel in June 1997 as a copy editor and paginator after working at the Mountain Press in Gatlinburg. He later became an entertainment writer and TV critic, covering such notable talent as Johnny Knoxville, Quentin Tarantino, and Dolly Parton. He also authored the popular blog, Tele-buddy's Tinseltown Tales.
Morrow was a regular contributor to the Alive at Five at Four show on WBIR, Channel 10, and frequently joined the Marc, Kim & Frank Show, on 102.1 Journal Broadcasting Team.
He was also a staunch supporter of Dancing with the Knoxville Stars, a local fundraiser for East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
Morrow developed friendships beyond his professional relationships with his interview subjects. Knoxville-born entertainer P.J. Clapp, better known as Johnny Knoxville, said he and Morrow had been friends since Morrow had first interviewed him for the News Sentinel.
"We've been close ever since," said Knoxville on Tuesday. "He was just a gentle, sweet, decent human being. I remember getting the call when he was diagnosed and I just couldn't imagine what he was going through."
Knoxville said that the staff of "Jackass" loved when Morrow would visit the office.
"It would make his day when we'd do something to him. He'd always say 'And if you wanted to pull a prank on me, it wouldn't be the worst thing that ever happened ...' We'd never tell him what we were going to do. We may have even stun-gunned him a time or two and there was a rat trap. ... In 'Jackass' we'll do anything to get the footage and Terry would do anything to get the story. So there was a sensibility that we shared. He was a good writer and a good friend."
Morrow met Dolly Parton when he was a reporter for the Mountain Press.
Terry Morrow
"Terry Morrow was my favorite reporter," said Parton on Tuesday. "He had kept up with me and Dollywood for nearly 30 years. He had a great heart and the courage of a warrior. He handled his last battle like he did his reporting -- with all his might. I loved Terry and I believed he loved me."
Morrow made an immediate impression.
"Terry was one of the first five people I met when I first came to East Tennessee in 1990," said singer-songwriter Scott Miller on Tuesday. "He was then and ever will be one of the funniest people I have ever met and even through his illness kept that wicked sense of humor. I sure will miss him."
Knox County mayor Tim Burchett attended West Hills Baptist Church with Morrow.
"He was a dear friend. He was a very kind person, and it showed in his writing. ... I think he was a class act," Burchett said.
Jack McElroy, editor of the News Sentinel said, "I don't think I've ever known a journalist who was more in love with his work than Terry. His excitement was infectious, and all of us at the News Sentinel will miss him sorely."
Terry Lynn Morrow, 52, of Knoxville, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
A native of Athens, a former resident of Sevierville and a resident of Knoxville, he was a son of the late Charles N. Morrow.
He was a member of West Hills Baptist Church and was employed as a TV critic and entertainment reporter for the Knoxville News Sentinel and Tele Buddy. He interviewed Dolly Parton more than any other reporter and was instrumental in developing the Knoxville Dancing With The Stars. He was involved with Knox Meals on Wheels and enjoyed collecting comic books and movie memorabilia.
Survivors include his mother, Louise Oliver Morrow of Riceville; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa and Phillip Lashley of Sweetwater, Anita and Jackie Cook of Madisonville, Charlene and Ron Haynes of Old Hickory, and Janet and Dickey Walker of Athens; and 10 nieces and nephews and their spouses, Ben Haynes, Katy and Chad Owen, Brad Haynes and his fianc�©e, Emily Golden, Chloe Cate, William Cate, Heather Cook, Gabe Cook, Betsy Newberry, Valorie Newberry, McKenzie Lashley and Brittany Lashley.
The family would like to express a special thank-you for all the support and care for Terry both recently and over the years including: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, his work family, the entertainment industry and his church family at West Hills Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Drew Prince officiating. Burial will follow in Riceville Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Ben Haynes, Brad Haynes, Chad Owen, McKenzie Lashley, William Cate and Dennis Shell.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
A celebration of life service will be 12:30 p.m. Sunday at West Hills Baptist Church, located at 409 N. Winston Road in Knoxville.
Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.
Knoxville News Sentinel
April 16, 1013
KNOXVILLE — News Sentinel entertainment writer Terry Morrow died Tuesday at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center from complications due to pancreatic cancer. He was 52.
Raised in Athens, Tenn., Morrow joined the News Sentinel in June 1997 as a copy editor and paginator after working at the Mountain Press in Gatlinburg. He later became an entertainment writer and TV critic, covering such notable talent as Johnny Knoxville, Quentin Tarantino, and Dolly Parton. He also authored the popular blog, Tele-buddy's Tinseltown Tales.
Morrow was a regular contributor to the Alive at Five at Four show on WBIR, Channel 10, and frequently joined the Marc, Kim & Frank Show, on 102.1 Journal Broadcasting Team.
He was also a staunch supporter of Dancing with the Knoxville Stars, a local fundraiser for East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
Morrow developed friendships beyond his professional relationships with his interview subjects. Knoxville-born entertainer P.J. Clapp, better known as Johnny Knoxville, said he and Morrow had been friends since Morrow had first interviewed him for the News Sentinel.
"We've been close ever since," said Knoxville on Tuesday. "He was just a gentle, sweet, decent human being. I remember getting the call when he was diagnosed and I just couldn't imagine what he was going through."
Knoxville said that the staff of "Jackass" loved when Morrow would visit the office.
"It would make his day when we'd do something to him. He'd always say 'And if you wanted to pull a prank on me, it wouldn't be the worst thing that ever happened ...' We'd never tell him what we were going to do. We may have even stun-gunned him a time or two and there was a rat trap. ... In 'Jackass' we'll do anything to get the footage and Terry would do anything to get the story. So there was a sensibility that we shared. He was a good writer and a good friend."
Morrow met Dolly Parton when he was a reporter for the Mountain Press.
Terry Morrow
"Terry Morrow was my favorite reporter," said Parton on Tuesday. "He had kept up with me and Dollywood for nearly 30 years. He had a great heart and the courage of a warrior. He handled his last battle like he did his reporting -- with all his might. I loved Terry and I believed he loved me."
Morrow made an immediate impression.
"Terry was one of the first five people I met when I first came to East Tennessee in 1990," said singer-songwriter Scott Miller on Tuesday. "He was then and ever will be one of the funniest people I have ever met and even through his illness kept that wicked sense of humor. I sure will miss him."
Knox County mayor Tim Burchett attended West Hills Baptist Church with Morrow.
"He was a dear friend. He was a very kind person, and it showed in his writing. ... I think he was a class act," Burchett said.
Jack McElroy, editor of the News Sentinel said, "I don't think I've ever known a journalist who was more in love with his work than Terry. His excitement was infectious, and all of us at the News Sentinel will miss him sorely."
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