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June Quinn Barding

June Quinn Barding

Feb 22, 2026

June Quinn Barding, age 92, passed away peacefully February 22, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born June 3, 1933, to Hubert and Tennessee Quinn, in Morristown, TN. This is where she met her husband Brice Barding and they were married December 17, 1955. Eventually they bought a farm and moved their family to Jefferson City, TN.

June spent many years...

Joyce Carolyn Layman

Joyce Carolyn Layman

Feb 22, 2026

Joyce Carolyn Edmonds Layman, age 85 of Dandridge, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Joyce loved everyone she met; treating folks like family. She loved word search puzzles, watching wildlife, and staying in touch with those closest to her. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thurman & Nelma Hurst Edmonds; her son, Billy Layman; and sister,...

Abby Dawn Eggers Kincer

Abby Dawn Eggers Kincer

Feb 21, 2026

Abby Dawn Eggers Kincer, age 38 of Rutledge, TN, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was saved at an early age while attending Bible School. She attended Blue Springs Baptist Church for many years. She graduated from Rutledge High School and then went to Walters State Community College for the Dental Assistant Program. She had a beautiful...

Frances Tate "Peck" Troutman

Frances Tate "Peck" Troutman

Feb 19, 2026

Frances Tate “Peck” Troutman, age 92 of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Regency Retirement Village of Morristown, TN. She was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Wolfenbarger) Tate and was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Troutman and several siblings. Frances is survived by her sons Jim (Shelia) Troutman and Jerry Troutman; grandchildren,...

Ogle Mae Ailey

Ogle Mae Ailey

Feb 19, 2026

Ogle Mae Ailey age 88 of Dandridge TN passed away Thursday February 19, 2026 at Jefferson Park.

Ogle Mae was a loving mother, devoted family member, faithful friend, and true woman of God. Her life was a reflection of her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. She loved the Lord with all her heart and lived each day guided by His word,...

David McNeely

David McNeely

Feb 18, 2026

David McNeely passed from this life surrounded by family and friends at UT Hospital on the evening of February 18, 2026 after an extended illness. He is survived by his mother Carol McNeely, sister Teresa Hardy, brother Mike McNeely(Christie Oakley), loving partner Rhonda Clevenger, bonus children Michael Paxton, Mason Paxton(Lexie), Sydnee Broyles(Peyton), and Mason Middleton(Baylee), uncles Danny White(Susan) and Bill...

Vickie Jane Lawson

Vickie Jane Lawson

Feb 17, 2026

Vickie Jane Lawson, age 70, of Jefferson City, TN gained her Heavenly wings suddenly on February 17, 2026. She worked for more than 20 years at J Tekt Automotive.

Vickie is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Helen Hill. She is survived by her son, Shaun Bunch; dad, Ralph “Speck” Hill; sister, Lisa Hutson; aunt and uncle, Janie and Mac...

Mark Polver

Mark Polver

Feb 17, 2026

Mark Kenneth Polver, age 74 of Jefferson City, TN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 surrounded by his family and friends. He was an accomplished musician and enjoyed playing the guitar. He had a great sense of humor.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia (Clarence) Turner; father, Sam Polver; late wife, Gayle Polver; brother, John Polver;...

Janie Corbett Thomas

Janie Corbett Thomas

Feb 17, 2026

Selma “Janie” Corbett Thomas, age 84 of Jefferson City, TN, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was a longtime member and pianist at Oakland Community Church. She was an avid sports lover, the The Lady Vols biggest fan, and enjoyed taking her grandkids to the games. Janie was a devoted grandmother and never...

Linda Holdway Owens

Linda Holdway Owens

Feb 15, 2026

Linda Holdway Owens, age 75, passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Farrar Funeral Home, White Pine.  A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in Point Pleasant Cemetery.

(Betty) Grace Bradley

(Betty) Grace Bradley

Feb 14, 2026

Betty Grace Bradley, age 88 of Knoxville, passed peacefully from this life on the morning of Saturday, February 14, 2026.

One of four daughters, Grace was born in Kingsport to Walter & Maudella Reed Dixon. From early childhood, she was raised by her oldest sister, Frankie (& husband, Neil "Unc") Egan.

A longtime member of the Thorn Grove Christian Church community, Grace...

Lavonda Stacey Baxter

Lavonda Stacey Baxter

Feb 13, 2026

Obituary — Lavonda Stacey Loveday Baxter

Lavonda Stacey Loveday Baxter, age 55, of Dandridge, passed away suddenly on February 13, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wendell Leon Loveday; her grandparents, Jay and Pauline Loveday, Cecil and Mae Loveday; father-in-law, Doyle “Tommy” Baxter; Aunt, Glenda Cate; Uncle, Glenn Loveday; and Aunt, Linda Loveday.

She is survived by her loving husband...

Brenda Faye Holbert Martin Stansell

Brenda Faye Holbert Martin Stansell

Feb 11, 2026

Brenda Faye (Martin) Stansell, age 79, of Dandridge, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on February 11,2026 surrounded by her husband and family at home. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, friends, community, and her church family.

Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Blanche Holbert; brother, Arthur Holbert; her first husband and father of her children, Ron...

Terry Lee Goben Sr.

Terry Lee Goben Sr.

Feb 10, 2026

Terry Lee Goben Sr., age 69, born September 12, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky, passed away at his home in Jefferson City, Tennessee.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth E. Goben Sr. and Lucy Goben; his brother, Kenneth E. Goben Jr.; and his sister, Charlotte Cooper.

He is survived by his loving sons: Terry Lee Goben Jr. and wife Tiffany...

Stella Faye Merritt

Stella Faye Merritt

Feb 10, 2026

Stella Faye Rose Merritt, age 76 of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 10, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Clarence Rose and Eva Benson Rose add was preceded in death by her grandparents ; brother, Jimmy Wilson Rose; sister, Jean “Bobbie” Matthews, Glenda Gibson, and Ann Gilbert; son,...

Thomas Glenn Bennett Sr.

Thomas Glenn Bennett Sr.

Feb 10, 2026

Thomas Glenn Bennett Sr. age 77, of Rutledge, TN passed away February 10, 2026 after a brief illness. He served in the USAF and loved to spend his time playing the guitar, fishing and boating.

Thomas is preceded in death by his wife, Corene Bennett; parents, Albert and Maggie Bennett; and brother, Larry Bennett. He is survived by his daughter, Susan...

Mabel Jean Lynch

Mabel Jean Lynch

Feb 9, 2026

Our much loved Mama and Nanny passed away on 2/9/2026 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Grainger County, Mabel graduated as valedictorian of her high school class of 1948. She then attended a teacher training program at Carson-Newman College and taught primary grades in a two-room school in the Buffalo community until her family relocated to Knoxville. Meeting...

Billie E. Riner

Billie E. Riner

Feb 7, 2026

Billie E. Riner, age 94, of New Market, TN passed away at his residence Saturday, February 7, 2026 after a brief illness. He was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the USAF as a gunner on a B29. He was the first man in Strawberry Plains to receive a college degree...

Wilma Ruth Huff

Wilma Ruth Huff

Feb 7, 2026

WILMA RUTH GILBERT HUFF, age 91, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Edward Oscar Gilbert and Nellie (Pike) Gilbert and was born May 11, 1934, in Newport, TN and was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. She was a loving mother and devoted homemaker who was a...

Douglas McAuthor Hopkins

Douglas McAuthor Hopkins

Feb 7, 2026

Uncle Doug Hopkins, age 82 of Talbott, TN, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026 at Jefferson Park in Dandridge.

He was saved at the age of 14 and was also the longest living member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church where he handed out church bulletins for many years and was a faithful member until his declining health. Uncle Doug was...