OBITUARIES

Jul 17, 2025

Jane Bolling Coldwell, age 85 of White Pine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Jefferson Park of White Pine. She was a member of Deliverance Temple Pentecostal Church. Jane was retired from American Enka. She was a kind and caring lady and always willing to feed visitors at her home. She is preceded in death by her...

Jul 25, 2025

Joetta "Jodi" Gray, age 77 of Dandridge, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Friday, July 25, 2025.

She was an avid member of the Jaycees for many years; serving as Senator for five states. Born in Oak Ridge, Jodi spent many years in Ohio before returning to Tennessee.

Rev. Darrell Chambers will officiate a Celebration of Life, which...

Jul 25, 2025

DR. DOUGLAS R. GUYOT, age 75, of Sevierville, TN passed away on July 25, 2025 at his home. Doug was a devoted Bible student and studied under Col. Robert Thieme and his son, Bobby Thiemen for 50 years. He could always be found with his Bible open and his prayer list by his side. His Bible study and prayer time...

Jul 23, 2025

James C. “Jimmy” Justice Jr., age 71, born in Pikeville, KY on April 21, 1954 and resided in Dandridge, TN went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2025. Jimmy was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a Kentucky Colonel and was respected in the community.

Jimmy spent almost 30 years working at Parkview Manor Nursing Home where...

Jul 22, 2025

JOANNE MARIE MANER, age 67 of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday July 22, 2025 at her home. She was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was born and raised in Canada and was a homemaker who cared for her family. Joanne is survived by her husband, James E. Maner,...

Jul 20, 2025

Adam Dewayne Gass, age 46 of New Market, passed away Sunday morning, July 20, 2025.

He will be remembered as a family man who loved music and being outdoors. He worked as a maintenance technician for HOA Management of Knoxville; and loved his job. He was a member of Dumplin Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Burl &...

Jul 20, 2025

Thomas R. “Tommy” Wright, age 79 of Jefferson City, TN, went home to be with The Lord on July 20, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 10, 1945. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Korea. He retired from Nyrstar after 30 plus years. He was a faithful member of Jefferson City...

Jul 19, 2025

Judy Ann Knight, age 69 of Strawberry Plains, passed away on the morning of Saturday, July 19, 2025. Her family takes comfort in the assurance that she is now in Heaven with her Savior, her mother, and her angel granddaughter, Chloe.

She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother & grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She retired from a...

Jul 18, 2025

Carol Jean Lawson, 75, of Jefferson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 23, 1949, in Morristown, Tennessee, Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.

Carol retired after many years of dedicated service to the Jefferson County...

Jul 17, 2025

Roxie Helen Morgan, age 86 of Dandridge, passed away at her home on the evening of Thursday, July 17, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William & Erma Christopher; brothers, James, Junior, & Earl; her husband, J.T. Morgan; and a son, Larry Dean Morgan.

She is survived by her children, Judy Williamson and Gary, Billy, & James (Lisa) Morgan;...

Jul 13, 2025

WAYNE WATKINS, age 89, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at home on July 13, 2025. He was a member of Alpha Baptist Church. He was employed by Rugel Church Furniture for 62 years, a former trustee of Mt Pleasant Cemetery and a member of the Jefferson County Livestock Association. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Arlene...

Jul 13, 2025

Jul 12, 2025

Todd Scheley Cotner, age 66 of White Pine, TN left this earth on Saturday July 12, 2025. Born and raised in New Market, TN, he was a hardworking man that loved his craft of brick masonry, spending time with his family, and being on the lake. He was proceeded in death by his father Wilson Cotner and is survived by...

Jul 6, 2025

Brenda Kay McGhee, age 65 of Dandridge, passed away at her home on the morning of Sunday, July 6, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldridge & Gussie Ward; and her husband, Clyde McGhee. She is survived by her son James (Lareda) McGhee.

Per her wishes, Brenda will be cremated with a memorial gathering to be held at a...

Jul 5, 2025

Charles Ray Lane may have led a modest life but his impact on the lives around him was anything but simple. He was born in Sevierville, TN, April 7, 1948, but resided in White Pine most his life. He was a wealth of knowledge and a savant with anything mechanical. It was said that if Charlie could not fix it,...

Jul 5, 2025

Ray Robert Riffle, age 85 of Dandridge, passed away at home on July 5, 2025 after a battle with cancer. He loved the Lord; and enjoyed singing gospel music. Ray was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served two tours. He was also a mason, a shriner, and a licensed private pilot. He will be remembered as...

Jul 3, 2025

MARK HARRIS FINLEY, age 57, of Rutledge, TN passed away on July 3, 2025. Mark always loved working on and driving trucks and hot rods. Preceded in death by father, Damon Finley, grandparents, Harrison and Wilma Finley, Albert and Lorene Whittaker; step-sister, Robin Shaw; step-father, Bob Shaw. He is survived by his mother, Judia Shaw; brothers, Keith Finley and Brad...

Jul 2, 2025

James Kenneth "Kenny" Henderson, age 76 of Dandridge, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Kenny was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War era. A plumber and contractor by trade, he will be most remembered for his character. Those who knew him best described him as caring, kind, generous, funny, and maybe a bit...

Jul 1, 2025

Jackie Carl Dyer, 86, passed away on July 1, 2025, in Ringgold, Georgia.

Born on November 10, 1938, Jackie was a graduate of Carter High School in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He dedicated 32 years of service to the Rohm and Haas Company, where he built a long and steady career.

A devoted member of both Oakland Baptist Church and First Baptist of...

Jul 1, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Lou Griffin of Grandview, MO passed away on July 1, 2025. She was born and raised in Missouri, moved to Tennessee for 36 years before returning to Missouri. She was the life of the party and everyone called her mom or Nanna.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Steve Griffin, father, James Willis, mother, Nancy Willis, brothers,...