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Evelyn Louise Cherry

Evelyn Louise Cherry

Nov 9, 2026

Evelyn Louise Cherry of Strawberry Plains, TN, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026. Evelyn was born on April 26, 1933 in Ottumwa, Iowa. She graduated from Davenport High School in Davenport, Iowa, where she was a member of the cheerleading squad and school speech team. Evelyn retired after 25 years from the University of Tennessee where she was a...

Cannon Dean Carroll

Cannon Dean Carroll

Nov 9, 2026

Cannon Dean Carroll, age 62 of Baneberry, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital following a battle with cancer.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served with the 82nd Airborne based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He loved golfing, and enjoyed playing guitar and banjo. Despite various personal struggles, he loved the Lord; and would...

Nickey L. Taylor

Nickey L. Taylor

Nov 8, 2026

Nickey Taylor passed away, Sunday, November 8, 2026. Leaving behind a legacy of family, warmth, and unconditional love. Born in Charleston, SC on June 15, 1951, to the late Doylen and Nancy Taylor. His life was defined by the things he held most dear: his faith and his family. He retired from Old Dominion Freight Lines. His heart’s desire was...

Bert Morris

Bert Morris

Nov 7, 2026

Bert Morris, born on August 24, 1935 in Hollywood, W. VA, to Walter & Mary Morris, passed away on November 7, 2026, at the age of 91 at Jefferson Park in Dandridge. Bert was the remaining sibling of seven brothers and six sisters. He leaves behind his wife, Elaine and his three children, Colleen (Robert) Bissonette, Collette (Melvin) Darnell, and...

Robert Chambers

Robert Chambers

Nov 7, 2026

Robert "Doc" Alton Chambers, Sr., born April 18, 1942, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2026 following his battle with cancer. 

He was employed by US Steel Mine for 26 years, followed by AgCentral (formerly Jefferson Farmers Co-Op) for 30 years. Doc was an active member of Green Hill Baptist Church. He never met a stranger who...

John E. Howell

John E. Howell

Nov 6, 2026

John E. Howell, age 71 of Jefferson City, TN, formerly of Lodi, OH, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital following an extended illness. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Ford Motor Company. He was a member of Grace Point Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and...

Billy John Smith

Billy John Smith

Nov 6, 2026

Billy (John) Edward Smith was born on November 17, 1962, into a house full of sisters. He passed away on November 6, 2026 surrounded by family who loved him dearly.

John was an honest man who carried himself with high standards and believed in setting an example for his family. He loved his family deeply and took great pride in the...

Betty J Gill

Betty J Gill

Nov 4, 2026

Betty J. Gill, age 88 of White Pine, TN, passed away on November 4, 2026. She was born on January 22, 1938 in Anderson, Indiana.

Betty was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved her family deeply. She taught her children to follow God and do what he asks, and her family will remember her as a good mom, a...

Charlotte Reed

Charlotte Reed

Nov 4, 2026

Charlotte Reed, age 90 of Jefferson City, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. In the spring and summer she enjoyed spending time in her flower bed and her favorite hobby was working John Sloane jigsaw puzzles. She was a devoted mother, grandmother (Nana), great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness touched everyone...

Gary Lynn "Coach" Hughes

Gary Lynn "Coach" Hughes

Nov 3, 2026

Gary Lynn “Coach” Hughes, age 65 of Talbott, TN, went to be the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Leaving behind a family he loved and cherished, a community recalling with them the amazing impact he had on those around him. He was an Air Force Veteran, a member of the American Legion, and a member of Manley Baptist Church....

Patsy Sue Whaley

Patsy Sue Whaley

Nov 3, 2026

Patsy Sue Whaley, age 83 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Bobby and Lucille (Tipton) Dotson. Patsy was a spitfire who chose to live life to the fullest. She was the sweetest, most kind-hearted person the world ever saw! She loved deeply and never met a stranger. She is...

Thomas Edward "Tommy" Hill

Thomas Edward "Tommy" Hill

Nov 3, 2026

Thomas Edward "Tommy" Hill, of Dandridge passed away peacefully on his 77th birthday, Tuesday November 3, 2026 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center with his daughter by his side. Though our hearts ache from the separation, we take comfort in knowing he is restored, whole, and celebrating the best birthday ever in the presence of God.

A lifelong resident of Dandridge,...

Steven Lloyd Newman

Steven Lloyd Newman

Nov 2, 2026

Steven Lloyd Newman, age 55 of Dandridge, passed away November 2, 2026 at UT Medical Center.

He will be remembered as reliable and fun-loving. He loved fishing, playing Pokemon, remote control rock-crawling, and spending time with his grandkids... but held an interest in many other sports and activities as well. His favorite holiday was Halloween. He worked for Crucible (formerly Nyrstar)...

Rev. Donald Dean Anderson

Rev. Donald Dean Anderson

Nov 1, 2026

Our beloved Reverend Donald Dean Anderson B.S.N., born to Harold and Eleanor Anderson on October 5, 1949 in Jefferson, Iowa. He graduated from Jefferson High in 1967 and then attended Northwest College in Minot Dakota where he received his B.A., and married the love of his life, Sandra Airline Spooner on June 22, 1968.

He was a faithful servant of the...

Henry "Hank" Van Husen

Henry "Hank" Van Husen

Oct 31, 2026

Henry "Hank" Husen, age 89 of Dandridge, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Heinrech Heitzhusen and Martha Buddelmann; his sister, Margaret Skol; his beloved daughter, Debra Starcevich; and nephew, Thomas Skol.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lynn Husen; his children, Pamela (Michael) Kustermann and Heidi Simpson; his...

Robert Vineyard "Bob" Manning

Robert Vineyard "Bob" Manning

Oct 31, 2026

Robert (Bob) Vineyard Manning, age 82, of Dandridge, TN passed away October 31st, 2026. Bob was born in Knoxville, TN, and grew up in Dandridge. As a young man, Bob moved to Michigan where he worked in the automotive industry, married and raised 5 daughters. After retiring from General Motors, he moved back home to Dandridge where he enjoyed the...

Arthur C. "Buddy" Easterday

Arthur C. "Buddy" Easterday

Oct 31, 2026

Arthur C. “Buddy” Easterday, age 75 of Dandridge, TN, went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2026.

Buddy was born in Knox County, TN to the late Arthur C. Easterday, Sr. and Dorothy R. (Brunner) Easterday, who preceded him in death.

Buddy leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish his memory. He is survived by his wife...

Leonard D Campbell

Leonard D Campbell

Oct 30, 2026

Leonard Darrell Campbell, 84, of White Pine, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2026. Born on April 16, 1942, in Danese, West Virginia, Leonard grew up with the values of hard work, faith, and family that would guide him throughout his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and went on to dedicate...

Mary Ann Davis

Mary Ann Davis

Oct 28, 2026

Mary Ann Davis, age 64 of Jefferson City, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital after an extended illness. She was a member of Tree of Life Baptist Church in Morristown, TN.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Davis; mother, Jo Bales; and sister, Jill Hale. She is survived by her son, Josh...

Patricia Diane Sartain

Patricia Diane Sartain

Oct 28, 2026

Patricia Diane Sartain, age 79 of Morristown, passed away on October 28, 2026 in Morristown. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Sartain and son, Alvin Sartain, her parents, Fain and Stella Mae Eller, brother, Andy Eller and sister, Shirley French.

Survived by her sister, Mary Johnson, brother, Ervin Eller, caregiver and special niece, Teresa Darnell, along with several...