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George Bewley Morgan

George Bewley Morgan

May 16, 2019

George Bewley Morgan, age 79 of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Jefferson City. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Rachel Morgan, children, Mark Edward Morgan and Thomas Daniel Morgan, siblings, Magdalene Morgan Harbin, Argel Morgan, Luther Morgan, Marjory Morgan, Maynard Morgan, and...

Phyllis Ann Hayes

Phyllis Ann Hayes

May 16, 2019

Phyllis Ann Hayes, 73 , of Talbott went to be with the lord at her home surrounded by her family on May 16, 2019. She was saved at a young age and was a faithful member of Brown’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She is proceeded in death by her father and mother Wilson and Pauline Osborne; and brother, Roger Osborne;...

James Richard "Dick"  Jackson

James Richard "Dick" Jackson

May 13, 2019

James Richard “Dick” Jackson, 89 years old, of Dandridge, TN (formerly Sylmar, CA) went to be with his beloved wife Irene on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 2:40 am in Knoxville, TN. Dick was born May 3, 1930 in Spelter, West Virginia, the son of Harry and Florence Jackson. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Charles, William,...

Billy  Joe Sartain

Billy Joe Sartain

May 12, 2019

Billy Joe Sartain, age 81 of White Pine, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 12, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Cody Sartain, parents; Rueben (Joe) and Rosie Sartain, brothers; Robert, Alvin and Homer Sartain. He is survived by his children: Dennis Sartain and wife Kathy, Benny Sartain and wife Darlene and Jamie...

Scott James

Scott James

May 9, 2019

Scott James, age 97, of Dandridge, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was a retiree of Sears, Roebuck and Company, a member of Edgemont Church of God and an Army veteran of WWII. Scott was a woodworker and an avid fisherman that loved to fish Douglas Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Alice Sutton...

Mary  Ellen Williams

Mary Ellen Williams

May 9, 2019

Mary Ellen Williams, age 83, of Bean Station, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Heritage House in Morristown. She was of the Baptist faith and a mother that absolutely loved her children. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Sunny and Susie Miller, a daughter; Phyllis Ann Williams, brothers; Robert, Harvey and Billy Miller and sisters; Rosie Pennington...

Eileen Poe

Eileen Poe

May 7, 2019

Eileen Griffin Poe, age 92, passed peacefully on 5/7/19, a longtime resident of Dandridge she had spent several years living with her sister Rosa, niece Donna and nephew Steven Aaron. She is proceeded in death by her husband Winfred Poe, father Sanders Aaron Griffin, mother Mettie Baker Griffin, brothers Curtis and Wayne Griffin and sister Luizie Griffin. She is survived...

Mary Ellen Taylor Patton

Mary Ellen Taylor Patton

May 6, 2019

Mary Ellen (Taylor) Patton, age 95, of Jefferson City, TN, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Signature Lifestyles. An area resident since 1991, she was born July 10, 1923 in New Bremen, OH, the daughter of James D. and Rhea V. (Riley) Taylor. Married to Wayne L. Belton, who proceeded her in death in 1973. Mary Ellen was employed...

Clyde Preston Lindsey

Clyde Preston Lindsey

May 5, 2019

CLYDE PRESTON LINDSEY, age 92, of the Dumplin Community went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his residence. Clyde served in the United States Airforce and was a member of the Kodak Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. He was baptized in the Dumplin Creek at the age of 11yrs and was the longest standing member...

Linda Jean Curry

Linda Jean Curry

May 4, 2019

Linda Jean Curry, age 69 of White Pine, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems after a brief illness. Linda was the owner/operator of White Pine Pizza. She is survived by her son, Danny Curry of White Pine. A Memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Thomas P. Rudolph

Thomas P. Rudolph

May 3, 2019

Thomas P. Rudolph age 81 of Jefferson City, TN and formerly of Paducah, KY passed away at 8:55 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City following an extended illness. He was a lifelong member Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Paducah, KY where he was saved and accepted Christ at an early age....

Mary Jean "Kerr" Jones

Mary Jean "Kerr" Jones

May 3, 2019

MARY JEAN “KERR” JONES, age 87, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with Jesus on May 3, 2019. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was the beloved wife of the late Curtis Jones. Also preceded in death by her parents, her infant son, and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sisters, Peggy Gordon...

BILLY A.  CATE

BILLY A. CATE

May 2, 2019

BILLY A. CATE, age 70 of New Market (Dumplin Community) passed away Thursday evening, May 2, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late D.F. and Wilma Cate, whom he is preceded by also preceded by his wife, Florence Hope Cate and sister Brenda Kay Blake. He is survived by his siblings, Angela Brown, Teddy Cate,...

John Woods

John Woods

Apr 29, 2019

JOHN WOODS, age 76, of Talbott, TN passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at home with his family by his side. He was a member of Browns Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and was retired from Berkline after 45 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Lorene Woods; granddaughter, Brittany; brother, Bob Woods; brothers-in-law, Ronnie McGhee and...

Skip Carter

Skip Carter

Apr 28, 2019

Art “Skip” Carter, age 79 passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at his home in Baneberry, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife and partner of 59 years, Sandra Sue Carter, his daughters; Andrea Beth Ferrante and her husband, Darrin and Stacey Lynn Harber and her husband, Wayne. His three grandchildren;...

Mildred R. Harbin

Mildred R. Harbin

Apr 28, 2019

MILDRED R. HARBIN, age 85 of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born April 23, 1934 and had just celebrated her 85th birthday. She was a wonderful Christian lady who was a faithful member of the Grace Baptist Church in Dandridge. She was preceded in death by her...

Robert Doyle Cline

Robert Doyle Cline

Apr 27, 2019

Robert Doyle Cline age 77 of Talbott, TN passed away at UT Medical Center on Saturday, April 27, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse (Buck) and Joella Haag Cline, brother, Walter F. Cline and sister, Kylene West both of Talbott. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Cline, son, Scott (Teresa) Cline, grandson, Nicholas (Peyton) Cline,...

William "Bill" Lyen

William "Bill" Lyen

Apr 27, 2019

WILLIAM (BILL) LYEN, 72, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, April, 27, 2019. Bill was born on May 22, 1946, in Harrodsburg, KY. He married Terry Harper Lyen in 2007, and they retired to Douglas Lake in Dandridge, TN. He is survived by his son Michael Lyen (Betsy), step-children Vivi Gragnano (Ryan), Jamie Gray (Heather), four grandchildren, Ashley Lyen, Sophie...

Ke'Shad Mekhi Carr

Ke'Shad Mekhi Carr

Apr 26, 2019

Ke’Shad Mekhi Carr, age 6, born May 25, 2012, freed April 26, 2019. Shad is loved by his mother, Kesha Carr; siblings, Keshawn Boyd and Kenya Boyd; grandparents, Diane Carr, Lorenzo Hawkins, Jr., and Jacki Cook; devoted guardian, Charisma Keys. He was a first grade student at Jefferson Elementary school. Receiving of friends will be held on Saturday, May 4,...

Nancy Rose Trantham Tullock

Nancy Rose Trantham Tullock

Apr 24, 2019

NANCY ROSE TRANTHAM TULLOCK, age 86, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly on April 24, 2019. She was a longtime advocate and supporter for downtown Jefferson City and freely gave of herself to her family and the community. She was an active member of George Street United Methodist Church, owner and operator of the Book Nook, founder and director...