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Joyce J Baker

Joyce J Baker

Nov 14, 2019

On November 14, 2019 heaven gained a beautiful angel. Our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother and sister flew into the arms of Jesus! Joyce Josephine Baker leaves behind her loving and devoted husband of 44 years, James Baker III, son, James (Beverly) Baker IV and daughters, Summer Borsch and Tiffany (Keith) Foster. She adored her 11 grandchildren, Brandon, Amanda, James, Braeden,...

Brenda D. Walker

Brenda D. Walker

Nov 14, 2019

Brenda Walker, 64 of Dandridge, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She had retired from Smoky Mountain Knife Works after 24 years of service in July. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Howard “Dude” and Lucille Patterson Layman, and son, Jay Howard Walker. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, J. Ray...

Shelby Ann "Hancock" Ware

Shelby Ann "Hancock" Ware

Nov 13, 2019

SHELBY WARE, age 71, of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Shelby was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, Clint and Anna Hancock; sister, Shirley Zimmerman; brothers, Jerry Hancock, Gerald Hancock and infant son; sister-in-law, Pat Jones. Survived by husband, Ron Ware; children, Kim (Rondall) Ware and Shannon (Brian) Witt; grandchildren,...

Lena "Pat" McCoig

Lena "Pat" McCoig

Nov 13, 2019

Lena “Pat” McCoig, age 88 of White Pine went to her heavenly home on November 13, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville after a brief illness. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert “Buddy” and Julia Rines Nolan, son Mike McCoig. Survived by her daughters, Sue Sinard, Diane “Ann” Keller, Debbie Pless; grandchildren Tina Williams, Robert Sinard,...

Gilson Lee  Moore

Gilson Lee Moore

Nov 12, 2019

Gilson Lee Moore, age 89, of Talbott, TN passed away 1:00 am Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at James A. Quillen Medical Center following an extended illness. He is a retired engineer from Magnavox Corp. with 30 years of service. He was a member of Good Shephard Lutheran Church in Morristown. He was a devoted husband and father. Preceded in death...

Stephanie LaShawn West

Stephanie LaShawn West

Nov 12, 2019

Stephanie LaShawn West passed away on November 12, 2019 in Knoxville, TN. A former resident of Jefferson City, she was born August 12, 1972. She attended and graduated from the Jefferson County School System in 1990. Preceded in death by her parents, Brenda Walker and Zeke West; step-father, MacMurray Walker; grandparents, Charles and Elnora (Evans) Mattison. Stephanie is survived by...

Ben C. Barbee

Ben C. Barbee

Nov 11, 2019

BEN C. BARBEE, age 96 of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday morning, November 11, 2019. He was born and raised in Dandridge, TN the son of the late Carl and Annie Zirkle Barbee. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Beulah “Bea” Pickens Barbee; brothers, Willard, Harry, Paul, George, and Gerald Barbee; sisters, Dorothy, Carol...

Bobbie Moyers Bell

Bobbie Moyers Bell

Nov 11, 2019

Bobbie Moyers Bell, age 86 of Hays, North Carolina passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at her home. She was born April 10, 1933 in Jefferson County, TN to Herbert and Lillian Denton Moyers. She was a Registered Nurse at Greensboro Pediatricians. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband; William E. “Gene” Bell,...

Mary Jane Brannan Brown

Mary Jane Brannan Brown

Nov 11, 2019

Mary Jane “Brannan” Brown, age 101, of Louisville, KY and formerly of Talbott, TN passed away on November 11, 2019. She was an amazing lady! She never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation anywhere. She always put everyone else first. Even at the nursing home, she would try to give her food to the other patients and...

Anita J. Long

Anita J. Long

Nov 9, 2019

ANITA J. LONG, born July 27, 1937, of Kodak, TN passed away at Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab Center in Jefferson City on November 9, 2019. She was a hard working, loving, a little sassy, and a giving person to all she met. She is survived by three sons, Mark Dunning of Astoria, NY, Dwain Dunning of Longwood, FL, Donald...

Barbara Osborne Holbert

Barbara Osborne Holbert

Nov 9, 2019

Barbara Osborne Holbert, age 84 of White Pine, passed away at Morristown Hamblen Hospital on Saturday, November 9, 2019 after a brief illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church in White Pine and a retired after 36 years of service as a Time Clerk at American Enka. She professed her Christian Faith at a very young age. She...

Robert "Bobby" Blanchard

Robert "Bobby" Blanchard

Nov 6, 2019

Robert "Bobby" Blanchard, age 58 of Maryville, passed away suddenly on November 6, 2019 at his home. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Jr. and Sharlotte Blanchard. He is survived by his aunts and uncle, Dorothy Woody, Sarah Sue Blanchard and Johnny Blanchard, also several other family members. There are no services planned at this time but...

William J. "Bill" Marquis

William J. "Bill" Marquis

Nov 5, 2019

WILLIAM J. “BILL” MARQUIS, age 93, of Morristown, TN and formerly of Merritt Island, FL passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at The Heritage Center. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City, Masonic Lodge in Pennsylvania, an avid golfer, and a former square dance caller in Florida. He was a veteran of the U. S....

Wayne Beeler

Wayne Beeler

Nov 3, 2019

WAYNE BEELER, age 63, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 10:40 p.m. at his home following an extended illness. He was a member of Piedmont Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Frankie Beeler; infant sister, Linda Beeler; brother, Carl Edward Beeler, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Lori...

A. J. Hoffner

A. J. Hoffner

Nov 2, 2019

A.J. HOFFNER, age 90, of New Market, TN passed away on November 2, 2019 at his home. A. J. was known for his warm, welcoming spirit, and loved his children and grandchildren dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Adolphus and Lillie Hoffner; and brother, Bob Hoffner. Survived by wife, Elizabeth Hoffner; children, Ada Lindsay (Buddy), James Hoffner...

Jessie "Ralph" Hensley

Jessie "Ralph" Hensley

Nov 1, 2019

JESSIE “RALPH” HENSLEY, age 87, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at Jefferson Park Nursing Home. Preceded in death by parents, Jess and Ollie Hensley of Jonesborough, TN; brothers, Jerry and Riley Hensley ; sisters, Lela Mae Rink of North Carolina, Louise Mulherin of Arkansas. He was a member of Buffalo Grove Baptist Church. He was...

Philip C. Greene

Philip C. Greene

Nov 1, 2019

Philip C. Greene, age 69, of Morristown, Tennessee, passed away November 1, 2019 at UT Medical Center. He was a member of Thankful Missionary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene W. Greene and Veda B. Greene; in-laws R.A. Daniel and Effie Daniel. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathy Daniel Greene; brothers,...

George W. Evans

George W. Evans

Nov 1, 2019

GEORGE W. EVANS, age 85, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, November 1, 2019. Preceded in death by daughter, Josette Evans; great-grandson, Jaxson Evans; brother, Richard Evans. He is survived by son, Bill Evans; grandchildren, Billy and Matthew; three great-grandchildren; nephew, Rick Evans; niece, Ellen Evans. Memorial service will be held in Ohio at a later date.

Ray Arnold Eldridge

Ray Arnold Eldridge

Oct 30, 2019

Ray Arnold Eldridge of Promise Lane, White Pine, left to live with Jesus on October 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his daughter Tracey Jean Eldridge. Ray is survived by his loving and devoted wife Betty Eldridge, children; Patti Walker of Jefferson City, Arnold Ray Eldridge of Dandridge, and stepson, Dan (Terri) Crum of White Pine, numerous grandchildren...

Thomas G. Jenkins

Thomas G. Jenkins

Oct 30, 2019

Thomas G. Jenkins, age 73, of Dandridge, TN passed away on Oct 30, 2019. Tom touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity. He was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church Dandridge. He graduated from Karns High School and from Tennessee Tech University. He was a distinguished Vietnam war veteran and a retired Lieutenant Colonel...