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Thomas "Moe" L. Holt

Thomas "Moe" L. Holt

May 30, 2026

Thomas Leonard (“Moe”) Holt met his eternal reward May 30, 2026.

He was born August 25, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was an incredible musician and a tremendous tenor.

Thomas was saved as a young man of the age 10 at Bear Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Bybee, TN. At 12 years old he was called to preach and spent his life dedicated...

Sarah Elizabeth "May" Kinkead

Sarah Elizabeth "May" Kinkead

May 30, 2026

Sarah Elizabeth May Kinkead, 81, of Jefferson City, Tennessee, passed away on May 30, 2026.

Born on October 7, 1944, Sarah lived a life full of love, strength, sacrifice, and devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Kinkead Sr.; her parents, Roy and Hazel May; and her brother-in-law, Larry Carmon.

To know Sarah was to...

Peggy Sue Pritchard

Peggy Sue Pritchard

May 29, 2026

Peggy Sue Pritchard, “Nana,” age 77, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away in her home on May 29, 2026 following medical issues. Peggy was born on January 26, 1949. Peggy lived her life around her family and friends and dedicated herself to serving others. She was a graduate of Fulton High School. In her years of hard work, she carried...

Susan Seaton

Susan Seaton

May 26, 2026

Susan Kay Ivy Seaton is gone to be with our Lord and Savior in heaven. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Daryl Dustin Seaton, mother, Connie Ivy, brothers, Daryl Dennis Ivy and Rodney Dale Ivy, and father, Fred Lynnard Ivy (Babe) and lifelong family friend, Fred Wayne Haun.

She is survived by her son, James Rustin Seaton and...

Stephanie D Carter

Stephanie D Carter

May 25, 2026

Stephanie Darlene Taylor Carter, age 61 of White Pine, passed away on May 25, 2026. She was the sweetest, most wonderful person, wife, mother, daughter, sister and daughter-in-law, she has left this world but never our hearts. Stephanie was a loving person with a huge heart and would do anything for anybody. She loved her family and took care of...

Roger Craig Schaffner

Roger Craig Schaffner

May 24, 2026

Roger Craig Schaffner, age 45 of Sevierville, passed from this life on the morning of Sunday, May 24, 2026, following a brief illness.

Roger was a devoted husband, proud father, a loving son, brother, & friend. A proud veteran, Roger served honorably in the United States Coast Guard; and carried that same sense of dedication and service throughout his life.

Roger built...

Gina Davis Price

Gina Davis Price

May 24, 2026

Gina Davis Price, 67, of Dandridge, TN, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with illness. Born December 30, 1958, in Alexander City, AL, she was the cherished daughter of Hubert and Clara Davis. A devoted member of the Church of Christ, Gina’s warmth and joy were felt most in her kitchen, surrounded by over a...

Elizabeth Rhea Watkins

Elizabeth Rhea Watkins

May 21, 2026

Elizabeth Rhea Watkins, age 91 of Morristown went home to be with her Lord and savior on Thursday, May 21, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother and sister. She was a long-time member of Morningside Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Watkins, sons, Frank Watkins and Robert John Watkins, brothers, Joe Bob Walker, Lynn Walker...

Deborah Lois "Debbie" Hill-Jodlowsky

Deborah Lois "Debbie" Hill-Jodlowsky

May 20, 2026

Deborah Lois "Debbie" Hill-Jodlowsky passed away at home surrounded by family on the morning of Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Debbie was proceeded in death by her parents, Robert & Matilda Dobie; brother, Ronald Dobie; husband, Jack Jodlowsky; and son, Jaimy Hill.

She is survived by her children, Trevor (Michelle) Hill, Annette (Dale) Montgomery, Meghann Hill (Jason F.); step-children, Jeff (Shawna) Jodlowsky, Jackie...

Bill Wallace

Bill Wallace

May 18, 2026

Bill Wallace, age 87 of New Market, TN went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Wallace; parents, Doss and Elva Wallace; brothers, Ernest Wallace, Ford Wallace, Ted Wallace, and Ronnie Wallace; sister, Grace Wallace; granddaughter, Lillian Kerner; and son-in-law, Wesley Sellers.

He is survived by his children, Greg...

Charles Wesley Briggs

Charles Wesley Briggs

May 17, 2026

Charles Wesley Briggs, age 97, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 30, 1928. He was the son of Reverend George W. and Lula H. Briggs. Charles was a long-time member of Swann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon for 72 years. He...

Troy McRay Bell

Troy McRay Bell

May 16, 2026

Troy McRay Bell of White Pine, TN passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 90. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Morristown. Troy grew up with his six brothers and sisters in White Pine, TN. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and proudly served his country for 20...

Russell Dalton

Russell Dalton

May 15, 2026

Russell Dalton, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2026. He was a charter member of McBride Missionary Baptist Church, where he was an ordained deacon.

He was preceded in death by his son, Rusty Dalton, Jr.; his parents, Jerry and Margaret Dalton; and several sisters and brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce Dalton;...

Gary Allan Williams

Gary Allan Williams

May 14, 2026

Gary Allan Williams, age 70, of White Pine, TN (formerly of Painesville, OH) passed away suddenly May 14, 2026. Gary retired from C&C Millwright and Maintenance Company of Greeneville, TN. For many years prior, he worked all over the United States as a traveling millwright.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Gary enjoyed living life to the fullest....

Mary Jane King-Hester

Mary Jane King-Hester

May 14, 2026

Mary Jane King-Hester, age 51 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Blairsville, GA passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at her home. She was a member of the Deep Springs Baptist Church and was an employee of OTICS & Co. of Kodak, TN. She was a loving wife and mother, grandmother and will be remembered as a strong hard working person...

Wilma Pauline Reneau

Wilma Pauline Reneau

May 14, 2026

Wilma (Chambers) Reneau, 90, of Dandridge, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior the evening of May 14, 2026 surrounded by loving family and friends in the comfort of Serenity House in Morristown, TN. Wilma was a lifetime member of Grant’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Lawson John “Dink” Chambers and...

Dana Carolyn Fields

Dana Carolyn Fields

May 12, 2026

Dana Carolyn Fields, age 79 of Dandridge, went to be with her Lord & Savior on the morning of May 12, 2026.

She grew up in Dandridge; and returned here in 2015. A hairdresser for many years, she owned her own shop in Jefferson City before her family moved to Galax, Virginia in the late 1980s. She loved gardening and tending...

Gary Lynn Moore

Gary Lynn Moore

May 11, 2026

Gary Lynn Moore, age 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 11, 2026. Born and raised in Defiance, Ohio, Gary spent his career years working for Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY, where he married and raised his family. Since 2003 he has lived in the South. Gary was a member of First Baptist Church of...

Robert E. Kelly

Robert E. Kelly

May 11, 2026

Robert E. Kelly, age 86 of Jefferson City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2026, at his home. He is preceded in death by his son, Randy Kelly; parents, Mitchell and Cindy Kelly; brothers, James Kelly and Dorris Kelly; and sister, Addie Shelton.

He was a member of Green Hill Baptist Church. He was a veteran...

David Thomas Smith

David Thomas Smith

May 10, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David "Dave" Smith, a devoted husband, father, mentor, loyal friend, and lifelong sports enthusiast, on Sunday, May 10, 2026—Mother’s Day—at his home in Jefferson City, Tennessee, at the age of 70. He was born on July 15, 1955 in Spokane, Washington.

He was deeply loved and will be forever missed...