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Esta Mae Cox

Esta Mae Cox

Aug 1, 2025

ESTA MAE COX, age 85, of New Market, TN passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was retired from Carson Newman College, and was a friend to everyone. She loved being outside and working in her flowers. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Cox; parents, Richard and Minnie Roach; brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred and Eula Roach, James...

Deborah Farmer

Deborah Farmer

Aug 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Deborah “Debbie” Kaye Farmer November 12, 1960 – August 1, 2025

Deborah “Debbie” Kaye Farmer, age 64, of New Market, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 12, 1960, Debbie brought warmth, grace, and kindness into the lives of everyone she met.

Debbie is survived by her devoted...

Carolyn June Lich

Carolyn June Lich

Jul 29, 2025

On Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 beloved Carolyn “June” Haverstick Lich of Dandridge, Tennessee, daughter of the late James and Betty Haverstick (Gatlinburg, Tennessee), went to be with the Lord peacefully, with her son Todd Lich by her side. 

June was born March 21st, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She grew up there, graduating from Howe High School. She then moved to Gatlinburg, Tennessee...

James "Jim" Quarles

James "Jim" Quarles

Jul 29, 2025

James Richard "Jim" Quarles passed away at his home in Dandridge on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

He is survived by his children, James (Jenny) Warren, Billy (Carrie) Quarles, and Teresa (Ron) Buckner; grandchildren, James Warren, Jonathan (Felicia) Cate, Tia (Robbie) Brown, Brandon Cate, Caitlyn Rogers, Christopher Quarles, and Alyssa Quarles; great-grandchildren, Alek Williams, Chevy Brown, and Owen Cate; sister, Jean Quarles;...

Joetta "Jodi" Gray

Joetta "Jodi" Gray

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...

Dr. Douglas R. Guyot

Dr. Douglas R. Guyot

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...

Dennis Steven Horner

Dennis Steven Horner

Jul 24, 2025

Steve Horner 72 passed away Thursday July 24 2025 at UT hospital. Steve was retired from Sartain Construction. He had worked there most of his life,as well as farming.

Steve was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Jim and Zora Collins,his mother Lillie Collins, special uncle Aut Collins and his brother Jim Horner.

He is survived by his daughter Stephanie(Tommy)Carmack. His...

Jimmy Justice

Jimmy Justice

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...

Joanne Maner

Joanne Maner

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,...

Adam Dewayne Gass

Adam Dewayne Gass

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 &...

Thomas R. "Tommy" Wright

Thomas R. "Tommy" Wright

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...

Judy Ann Knight

Judy Ann Knight

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...

Carol Jean Lawson

Carol Jean Lawson

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...

Jane Bolling Coldwell

Jane Bolling Coldwell

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...

Roxie Helen Morgan

Roxie Helen Morgan

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;...

Wayne M. Watkins

Wayne M. Watkins

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...

Todd S. Cotner

Todd S. Cotner

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...

Brenda Kay McGhee

Brenda Kay McGhee

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...

Charles Ray Lane

Charles Ray Lane

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,...