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James "Jimmy" G McCorkle

James "Jimmy" G McCorkle

Apr 28, 2025

Jim McCorkle, 92, passed away April 28th 2025. Jim was born in White Pine on October 5th 1932 to Clarence and Marjorie McCorkle. Jim had one sister, Anna Rhea Peoples.He spent his life as a mail carrier and farmer. He was dedicated to his work, his family, and his friends.Beyond his professional life, Jim was a past president and long-time...

Edward Payson Jennings II

Edward Payson Jennings II

Apr 27, 2025

Following an extended illness, Edward Payson Jennings, II of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away at his residence, Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by his loved ones.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Linda Gay Jennings; daughter, Allison Sheffield (David); grandchildren, William and Isabella; sister-in-law, Brenda Smith (Jay); brother- in-law, Charlie Childers,...

Ruth E. Sadeckas

Ruth E. Sadeckas

Apr 26, 2025

Ruth passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. She was born in Ohio to Austrian immigrant parents, Anna and Anton Weber. They were a couple who instilled a strong work ethic, frugality, pragmatism and more than a bit of eccentricity into their family. Ruth was the youngest of three siblings and an adopted cousin, Elsie, who she thought of as...

Alex Michael Korn

Alex Michael Korn

Apr 26, 2025

Arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced late

Muriel B. Edwards

Muriel B. Edwards

Apr 25, 2025

Muriel B Edwards of Jefferson City, TN, passed away on April 25, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Muriel was born in Claiborne County TN, in 1939, the youngest of three children. She married Dewel Edwards in Claiborne County on February 9,...

Nola Jean Smelcer

Nola Jean Smelcer

Apr 22, 2025

Nola Jean Smelcer, age 76, of New Market, TN went to be with the Lord after being blessed with a pain-free life on April 22, 2025. She loved her family and genealogy. Jean was a member of Grant’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Albert Smelcer and father, Tally Monroe Pressley. She is...

Edward Paul Maynard

Edward Paul Maynard

Apr 20, 2025

Edward Paul Maynard, age 75 of Dandridge, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Born in Holden, West Virginia on October 3, 1949; Mr. Maynard was a Christian and a proud veteran of the US Military. In fact, he served active duty in the United States Marine Corps, the United States Army, and the...

Evelyn Long

Evelyn Long

Apr 18, 2025

Evelyn Long, age 79, of Dandridge, peacefully entered Heaven on Friday, April 18, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

A lifelong native of Jefferson County, she was born March 21, 1946 to Alfred and Pauline Dukes. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, sister, Mimi, and friend. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and niece Jennifer Dukes Fuson. She...

Pamela Strowmatt Pack

Pamela Strowmatt Pack

2025

Pamela Strowmatt Pack was lovingly surrounded by her family as she peacefully entered Heaven on Good Friday, April 18, 2025. Born on January 3, 1943, to Frances Parker Strowmatt, Pam was a devoted wife, mother, Granny, and friend. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Gordon Pack.

Pam is survived by her two daughters, Denise (Bill)...

Jean-Paul Engler

Jean-Paul Engler

Apr 17, 2025

Rev. Jean-Paul Engler, age 77, of New Market, TN entered the gates of Heaven on April 17, 2025. He earned a bachelor’s degree and worked in accounting for the SNCF in France. Jean- Paul was a prolific salesman and continued his careers by working for Ford Motor Company in Wayne Michigan, owning a hair salon in Colorado, and serving as...

Christopher Joseph Solimini

Christopher Joseph Solimini

Apr 17, 2025

Christopher Joseph Solimini, age 59, of Blaine, TN passed away suddenly Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his father, Ray Solimini and brother, Sal Solimini. Christopher is survived by his daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Solimini; son, Mason James Solimini; wife, Shelly Stanley; mother, Connie Solimini; sister, Lisa Solimini; niece, Elizabeth Solimini; and nephew, John...

Barbara Ann Piatt

Barbara Ann Piatt

Apr 17, 2025

Barbara Ann Piatt of Dandridge TN, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025 at home. Her early life was spent on a farm next to the Erie Canal in Pittsford, New York. From there, she moved to California and onward to Minnesota; where she met her soulmate, the love of her life, & her best friend, Fredrick. Together, they raised...

Betty Ruth Potter

Betty Ruth Potter

Apr 15, 2025

Betty Ruth Potter, age 78 of New Market, TN, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2025 at home. Her hobbies included art and politics. She retired from Magnavox after 30 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Elizabeth “Leo” Johnson, brothers, Ahaz “AJ” Andrew Johnson, and Troy Johnson.

She is survived by her children, Kenneth...

James Cooke Burch Jr.

James Cooke Burch Jr.

Apr 11, 2025

James C. Burch, Jr. passed peacefully in his sleep on the evening of April 11, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Jim was raised on Corbett Road in Monkton, MD. Jim graduated from Loyola College in Baltimore, MD, where he formed lifelong friendships and laid the foundation for a successful sales career.

Jim began his professional life...

Anthony Kenneth Hux

Anthony Kenneth Hux

2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony Kenneth Hux, age 21 of Pleasant View, TN. He was an angel that was adopted by Ron and Jeanne Hux. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Hux, brothers, Malcom Cantrell and Dalton Bretz. He is survived by his parents, Ron and Jeanne Hux, brothers, Bryan...

Paul Ruth

Paul Ruth

Apr 5, 2025

Paul Ruth, age 31 of Jefferson City, TN, passed away on April 5, 2025. He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ruth, and grandparents, Hank and Evelyn Porter. He is survived by his father, Byron Ruth, brother, Matt Porter, uncle, Dan Porter, and grandmother, Elizabeth Ruth. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Farrar...

Martha Jo Riddle

Martha Jo Riddle

Apr 4, 2025

Strawberry Plains, TN

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martha Jo Breeden Riddle on April 4, 2025, at the age of 85. Jo was born in Jefferson City, TN to Thomas Walker Breeden and Roberta Patterson Breeden. Jo’s love and devotion to her family was only surpassed by that to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ....

Teresa Lynn Foster Dever

Teresa Lynn Foster Dever

Apr 4, 2025

Teresa Lynn Foster Dever, age 63 of Rutledge, TN, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:57 a.m. at Turkey Creek Medical Center following a brief illness. She was a member of Flat Gap Baptist Church. She was a member of The Rainbow Girls. She was a seamstress with Footwear Industries of Tennessee. Teresa was a beach bum at...

Richard Kempfer

Richard Kempfer

Apr 2, 2025

Richard (Rick) Eugene Kempfer Jr., age 61, of White Pine, TN passed away unexpectedly at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital in Morristown on the morning of April 2, 2025. Richard was born in Ripon, WI to Phyllis and Richard Kempfer Sr. on April 27, 1963.Richard was a 14 year veteran of the United States Army and Army Reserves. He most recently was employed...

Mardelle Lee McIntyre

Mardelle Lee McIntyre

Apr 2, 2025

Mardelle “Babe” Lee McIntyre, age 79, of New Market, TN passed away on April 2, 2025. She loved to spend her time bowling, woodworking, and playing baseball. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold McIntyre Sr.; son, Steven McIntyre; parents, Mardell and Edna Brown; and companion, Gerald Prowse. Mardelle is survived by her daughter, Connie McIntyre; son, Harold...