OBITUARIES

Jun 3, 2019

ELIZABETH TAYLOR, age 79, of New Market, TN went to be with her Lord peacefully at her home on June 3, 2019. She loved her family, especially her two sons. She had the gift of hospitality, never met a stranger, was a giving and serving person loved by all who knew her, and was a great cook. Preceded in death...

Jun 2, 2019

Connie Jean Lawson Reise, age 62, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on June 2, 2019. Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jun 2, 2019

Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Murphy, Age 90, of Dandridge, went to paradise on Sunday June 2, 2019. She was a faithful member of the Kodak church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, William (Bill) Murphy and son, Ben Murphy. Survivors are children, Dennis (Jo Ann) Murphy of New Market and Karen Hall of north...

Jun 2, 2019

Estle “Shorty” Cobble, age 84 of Morristown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems. He attended Landmark Church of God. Shorty was retired from Magnavox and enjoyed his love for farming until his illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Minnie Brady and Burley Cobble, wife Eyvonne Cobble, son,...

Jun 1, 2019

Micki Berry Reynolds passed away June 1st, 2019 Micki was born on January 27th, 1958. She attended Jefferson County High School and went on to become a Registered Dental assistant for Dr. Richard Miller. Her passions were riding motorcycles, making jewelry and her beloved son, Jordan. She was preceded in death by her son, Brandon Joseph Byrd, precious stepfather (Snuffy)...

May 29, 2019

ESTHER “MNEATHA” MILLIMAN, age 85, of Jefferson City, TN and formerly of Le Roy, NY and Winter Haven, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Chandler House in Jefferson City. Preceded in death by husband, Edward M. Milliman. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Moore (Clifford); son, James E. Milliman (Becky); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Suzanne Sickles...

May 29, 2019

JOANNA (JOANN) SHIPLEY RUSSELL, age 84 of Dandridge, TN went to her eternal home to be with her Savior where she longed to be on Wednesday May 29, 2019 at Jefferson Park of Dandridge. She was lifelong member of Hebron Presbyterian Church. Joann was the daughter of the late David and Nora Shipley and was preceded in death by her...

May 28, 2019

Johnny A Davis, age 82 of Kodak, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. John was a loving father and devoted husband. He loved playing golf and cheering for his favorite baseball team, the Atlanta Braves. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, J. Brenda Davis; parents, Carl and Hazel Davis; his brothers, Omer Davis and...

May 28, 2019

Joel W. Colley, age 65, of New Market, TN passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Palmer and Mary Colley; brother, Harry Colley. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, brother, sister, and many other relatives and friends. Military graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2019 at...

May 28, 2019

Betty Lee King Hobbs, age 88, passed away May 28, 2019 in Marietta, GA from complications after a recent fall. She was born February 1, 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee to John Lee King and Meta Williams King. Mrs. Hobbs was a lifelong resident of East Tennessee until failing health required a move to Georgia to be closer to family. Mrs....

May 26, 2019

Robert Charles Holiway, age 49 of Morristown, TN passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by father, Charles Lee Holiway; grandfather, Lee Holiway; grandmother, Doris Jones; brother, Joseph Lee Holiway; uncle Richard Dale Jones. Rob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and working in his yard. Survived by wife, LaDonna...

May 25, 2019

Mrs. Jeanette Deal Lewis passed away surrounded by her family at home in Baneberry, TN on May 25, 2019 at the age of 67. Jeanette is survived by her husband and high school sweetheart Donald Lewis, her siblings: Jean Rice of Cumberland, KY, Linda Powers (Michael) of Jefferson City,TN and Donald Deal (Lorene) of Partridge, KY, and a host of...

May 24, 2019

Jamie Barnard-Beningo, age 47 of White Pine, passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, May 24, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Billy Joe and Elsie Cody Sartain. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Mike Beningo, sons, Chris (Lexi) Barnard and Aaron Barnard, brothers, Dennis (Kathy) Sartain, Benny (Darlene) Sartain and their children,...

May 23, 2019

Nancy Doggett Pell, age 93, of Dandridge, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 23, 2019. Nancy was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and was retired from the Virginia Beach Public School System where she worked as Assistant Librarian at Kempsville High School. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years; Richard C....

May 22, 2019

Gilbert James Kopper, age 74 of Morristown, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was a Retired United States Marine Corp Master Sergeant, serving his country for 25 years and serving 3 tours of duty in Vietnam. He preceded in death by one grandson. He is survived by his loving wife Becky Kopper, son, Kevin Kopper,...

May 22, 2019

May 21, 2019

Virginia Raines Jeter of New Market and Lawrenceburg, TN passed away May 21, 2019, at Life Care Center in Jefferson City, TN surrounded by her children. She was born May 6, 1927, in Memphis, TN to Cecil Lee and Amanda Moore Raines, who are deceased, along with the aunt who helped raise her, Mildred Robinson, and her brother, Cecil Lee...

May 21, 2019

RUTH JENELLE SHIPLEY, age 58, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Tennova North Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith, and was a retired waitress from Pizza Palace with 25 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Margaret Hammonds; son, John Aaron Shipley; brother, Eddie Joy Hammonds; sister,...

May 20, 2019

Diane Coffey age 66 of Jefferson City passed away May 20 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Troy and Pansy Nash, brother Troy W. Nash. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years Coy Coffey and children Kim Coffey and Jesse Ballinger of Jefferson City. Also survived by sisters and brothers Carolyn(Ed) Warren of White...

May 18, 2019

PATSY SUE ELLISON COX age 75 of Jefferson City passed away May 18, 2019 at Life Care Center in Jefferson City. She was of the Baptist faith and was saved at an early age at North Side Baptist Church by preacher J.B. Cross. She spent many years working at Johnson Spring factory, Magnavox and Rittenhouse. She was preceded in death...