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Melba Jo Brannon Lambert

Melba Jo Brannon Lambert

Oct 5, 2019

MELBA JO BRANNON LAMBERT, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on October 5, 2019. She was a native of Winnsboro, SC, and later lived in Siluria, AL, where she graduated from Thompson High School. She was a graduate of Carson-Newman University and East Tennessee State University. While at Carson-Newman she was a cheerleader and studied elementary education. Melba...

Charlie Derrick

Charlie Derrick

Oct 3, 2019

Charlie Derrick, Age 86, Dandridge, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was a faithful member Of Greenhill Baptist Church, Dandridge, TN, for over 50 years. He retired from the Jefferson County Highway Department after 25 years’ service. He was known for his love of Jesus, music, and tractors. He could often be heard playing his guitar or whistling. Many...

Cas Winnifred Marvin Walker

Cas Winnifred Marvin Walker

Sep 30, 2019

Cas Winnifred Marvin Walker, age 23 of Newport, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019. He was a beloved father, son, brother, nephew and grandson. He is preceded in death by grandmother, Lola Mae Walker, his grandfathers, Ruble Walker and Fred Ivy, uncles, Winnifred Walker, Daryl Ivy and Rodney Ivy and cousin Shane Talley. He is survived by his grandmother, Connie...

Cheryl Ledford Collier

Cheryl Ledford Collier

Sep 30, 2019

Cheryl Ledford Collier, age 62 of White Pine, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, September 30, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Margaret Inman Ledford; sister, Viola Lewis. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Bruce E. Collier; children, Sidney Boatman (Sherry), Dawn Branch (Carl); grandchildren, Cody, Cara, Alexis, Katrina, Cameron;...

Cheryl  Wall Farthing

Cheryl Wall Farthing

Sep 29, 2019

CHERYL WALL FARTHING, age 68, formerly of White Pine, TN passed away on September 29, 2019. She was born on August 30, 1951. Preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Julia Murphy. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Matthew Ingersoll of Chicago, IL; grandson, Emmett Ingersoll, who was the joy of her life. She is...

Tommy F. Bryan

Tommy F. Bryan

Sep 26, 2019

TOMMY F. BRYAN, age 76 of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully September 26, 2019 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles T. Bryan; mother, Amanda Frances Bryan; brothers, Floyd and Ray Bryan; sisters, Bobbie Matthews and Yvonne Tipton. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sue Bryan; daughter,...

Mary A Street

Mary A Street

Sep 24, 2019

Mary A. Street, age 98 of White Pine, passed away on September 24, 2019 at Jefferson Park in Dandridge. She is preceded in death by her husband Ross Street, sisters; Georgia “Gip” Gooch, Ina Ruth Knight and Julia Cope, brother; Wilburn Price and parents; Clinton and Louvina Price. Mary is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Don Ashby,...

Tidus Wayne Jones

Tidus Wayne Jones

Sep 22, 2019

TIDUS WAYNE JONES, age 79, of Strawberry Plains, TN went to live with God on September 22, 2019 at his home. He was a 50 year active member of Mountain Star Masonic Lodge #197 in Sevierville, Kerbela Shriners, and Holston Memorial Baptist Church. He retired from Woods Brothers Construction with 40 years service. Preceded by loving daughter, Jama Hance; parents,...

Ronnie "Dump" Patterson

Ronnie "Dump" Patterson

Sep 18, 2019

Ronnie “Dump” Patterson, age 64 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Gladys Patterson, brothers, Johnny, James, and Dennis, and sister, Ann. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from Jefferson County Highway Department. He is survived by his wife, June Patterson,...

Mabel Geneva "Kerr" Lane

Mabel Geneva "Kerr" Lane

Sep 17, 2019

Mabel Kerr Lane, age 96 of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Shannondale Healthcare. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Terrell Lane, brothers and sisters, John C. Kerr, Roy Kerr, Bonnie Scarlett, Irene Donaldson, Bronce Kerr, and High William Kerr, Jr. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist in Jefferson City. She...

Stephen  Christopher White

Stephen Christopher White

Sep 14, 2019

Stephen C. White, age 69 of White Pine, TN (formerly of Galesferry, CT) passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. Stephen was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, A member of VFW Post #5266 of Morristown, VFW Post of Preston, CT, the American Legion of White Pine and the Elks Club of Groton, CT. He is...

Dorothy Cagle

Dorothy Cagle

Sep 12, 2019

Dorothy Ann Cagle, 78, passed away peacefully on September 12 th, 2019 and was met by her Savior, Jesus Christ, to make her journey home to Heaven. She was born Dorothy Ann Shipley on January 26, 1941 in Morristown, Tennessee to Forrest (John) and Tennie Shipley. Dorothy was loved by all who met her. She always put everyone before herself....

Donald E. DeBord

Donald E. DeBord

Sep 11, 2019

Donald E. DeBord, age 82 of White Pine, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He is preceded in death by Wife of 56 years Ruby Lee DeBord, daughter, Donna Lynne DeBord and parents, Clarence and Kate Owenby DeBord. He is survived by his children, Kathy and Doug Crittenden and Randall DeBord of Schaumburg, IL, 5 grandchildren,...

Delia "Jo" Howell

Delia "Jo" Howell

Sep 10, 2019

DELIA “JO” HOWELL, age 71, of Jefferson City, TN gained her wings on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas David Howell. She is survived by sister, Corky Acuff; brother, Clifton Acuff; sister-in-law, Kathy Barrett; beloved nephew, George French; beloved niece, Mitzi Callison. No services are planned at this time. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME IN JEFFERSON...

Phyllis Rae Wright

Phyllis Rae Wright

Sep 3, 2019

Phyllis Rae Wright, age 79, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Phyllis was the daughter of Ray and Gladys Baldwin and is survived by her sisters Joan and Patsy. For 62 years, Phyllis was a loving and devoted wife to her husband Nolen. Together, they had three children: Marsha and her husband Butch, Van and his wife Lorri, and Derrick and...

Jeanette Jackson Carmichael

Jeanette Jackson Carmichael

Sep 2, 2019

JEANETTE JACKSON CARMICHAEL, age 85, of White Pine, TN passed away peacefully at home September 2, 2019. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church and Martha Dandridge Chapter #438 Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by husband, Donald E. Carmichael; son, Ronald (Checker) Carmichael; parents, G. B. and Bessie Harrell Jackson; brothers, Hall, Nelson, Ellis, Rev....

Keith Horner

Keith Horner

Aug 31, 2019

Keith Horner, 82, of Rutledge, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He accomplished much in his lifetime through hard work and integrity. He was a developer and a staunch Democrat with a career in politics serving as Road Commissioner and County Commissioner for Hamblen County, but his biggest love was farming. God blessed...

Willie Frances Cannon Blair

Willie Frances Cannon Blair

Aug 30, 2019

Willie Frances Blair, age 87 gained her wings Friday, August 30, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband of 53 years, Paul E. Blair; daughters, Jinny Lee and Marie Blair; son, Paul Blair and a set of twins. She is survived by brother Frank Cannon (Rosalind); daughters, Linda...

Charles Buddy Taylor

Charles Buddy Taylor

Aug 29, 2019

Charles B. (C.B.) Taylor died on August 29, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Center following a lingering illness. He was born on September 3, 1943. He was a charter member of White Pine Community Athletics and was retired from Berkline after 45 years. Charles is preceded in death by parents, Dick and Flossie Taylor; brothers Ronnie Taylor and Carl Taylor....

Mary Ann  Dowling French

Mary Ann Dowling French

Aug 28, 2019

Mary Ann Dowling French, 81, of New Market, TN passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Jefferson Park at Dandridge, where she resided for the past 3 years, receiving excellent care from their compassionate staff. She was the widow of Curtis “Teezer” French, with whom she operated F & J Tractor Co. for 46 years. Daughter of the late...