OBITUARIES

Dec 10, 2018

Roger Dale Denton, age 65 of Morristown, TN passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Mildred Denton; brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Shirley Denton; nephews Robin Rickard and Phillip Denton. He was a member of Panther Springs United Methodist Church. Survived by wife, Linda Denton; sister, Katherine Rickard; sister-in-law,...

Dec 10, 2018

Larry Wayne Davenport, age 69 of Dandridge passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents; Robert Lee Davenport and Gladys Fraley Davenport. He is survived by two brothers; John D. Davenport of Dandridge and Ronald Davenport of S. Fort Myers, Florida and a sister; Phyllis Guerrera of Dandridge. A Private Celebration...

Dec 9, 2018

SALLY B. MESSAMORE, age 71 of New Market, TN passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Margaret (Taylor) Fox; husband, Don Messamore; son, David Messamore; granddaughter, Olivia Ann Messamore; brother, Robert Fox; sisters, Clara Daniels and Pearl Emert. She is survived by her children, James (Angie) Messamore and...

Dec 9, 2018

Nina “Hoagy” Snodgrass, age 83 of White Pine passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 9, 2018. She was a retired school bus driver of 41 years, and a county commissioner for the White Pine District for 28 years, she worked at American Enka for 17 years and was currently serving on the Industrial Development Board in White Pine. She is...

Dec 5, 2018

GERALD EUGENE BARBEE, age 78 of Dandridge, TN went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, December 05, 2018. He was the son of the late Carl and Annie Zirkle Barbee and was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul Barbee, Harry Barbee, George Barbee and Willard Barbee; sisters, Wanda Barbee, Dorothy Noonkesser, Lois Koppe and Carol Pangerc and...

Dec 5, 2018

REVA DERRICK THORNTON, age 90 of the Chestnut Hill community of Dandridge passed away Wednesday morning at Jefferson Park Nursing Home. She was active in community affairs where she volunteered her time and talent in caring for others and helping with many activities for church and school functions and Ruritan Club events. Reva was a member of the Chestnut Hill...

Dec 4, 2018

DORTHA “DOT” LARGE, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 after a long illness. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Large, Sr., two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by son, Robert Large, Jr. (Lisa); daughter, Frankie Carathers; grandchildren, Robert D. Large, Brittany Large, Jessica Thomason, Ray Lovett, Sissy Nickles, Terry Mitchell, Jr., James Mitchell;...

Dec 3, 2018

ROGER DEAN PASCHAL, age 58, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on December 3, 2018 at his home. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Dandridge and employed by Morristown Drivers Services. Survived by wife of 34 years, Kathy Ailey Paschal; children, Clark Paschal and Blake Paschal; parents, Frank and Alma Stallings Paschal; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bob and...

Dec 2, 2018

Dec 2, 2018

KENNETH EARL HAVELY, age 89, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2018. He was a member of Mill Springs Baptist Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He will be remembered as a faithful, loving and caring gentleman who treated everyone with honesty and kindness. Preceded...

Nov 30, 2018

Martin Otto Lehman, 82 of Dandridge passed away peacefully at the Sevierville Heath and Rehabilitation Center with his loving wife Nola Lehman of 60 years by his side. Born April 18, 1936, in Hudson, Indiana, the son of the late Otto Lehman and Anna Hasselman Lehman. He was one of five children. On October 11, 1958 he married Nola Maye...

Nov 29, 2018

GEORGE ROGER COLEMAN, age 77 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Flint, MI passed away Thursday evening, November 29, 2018 at his home. He was born in Rockhouse, KY the son of the late Varney and Susan Belle Coleman. Roger was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam conflict. Following his military service, he moved to Flint,...

Nov 27, 2018

Mrs. Rylma Ann Berquist, a long-time resident of Morristown, TN passed away on November 27, 2018, at Signature HealthCare of Rogersville, TN. She enjoyed her 90th birthday on November 4th with family. Her life will be celebrated at Manley Baptist Church on December 1, 2018. Receiving of friends from 11am-1pm, and a memorial service at 1pm. She is the second...

Nov 26, 2018

HARRY A. WALDBURGER, age 88 of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. He was a beloved father of 4, grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 15. He is survived by 2 daughters, Donna and Debbie and 1 son, Dave and was preceded in death by his wife, Harriette. For the majority of his career, he operated heavy...

Nov 26, 2018

W.D. CATE, age 63 of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday morning, November 26, 2018. He was born and raised in the Dumplin Community the son of the late, Olie and Della Pearl Cate. W.D was a longtime mechanic and wrecker driver for Buster’s Wrecker Service. He is survived by his brothers Buster (Delphine) Cate, Johnny (Ruby) Cate, Ricky Cate and...

Nov 25, 2018

Kelvin James Brown, age 52 of New Market, TN passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, James and Sallie Jones, brothers, David G. Jones and David Lee Jones. He loved everyone dearly. He is survived by his wife, Ina Beth Brown, son, Michael (Sonya) Brown,...

Nov 24, 2018

ROBERT E. (BOBBY) MCHAFFIE, age 53, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at his home after an extended battle with cancer. Bobby was a loyal employee to Davey (Wolf) Tree. The son of life long farmers, Bob and Joyce McHaffie, Bobby also dedicated his life to agriculture. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Catherine...

Nov 24, 2018

Gregory Lee Manning (Gregg) from Ventura County, California passed away early Saturday morning, November 24, 2018 at Ojai Community Center In Ojai, California. Gregg was born in Rocky Mount, N.C. to Cooper Lee & Peggy Davis Manning on August 2, 1956. He went to high school at Morristown East High in Morristown, TN and graduated in 1974. He went on...

Nov 23, 2018

James Derrick Fowler, age 40, of White Pine, passed away suddenly as a result of an automobile accident. He was a member of Freedom Fellowship Church and employed by Shrader Lawncare. Derrick was a loving father, son, brother, grandfather, fiancé and friend. He is preceded in death by his father, Terry Fowler, grandmother, Della Robertson, uncles, Terry and Dennis Robertson,...

Nov 22, 2018

LYDIA ANN (MOORE) RIVES, age 92, of Jefferson City, TN born February 16, 1926 to Charles T. and Nobie H. Moore in Memphis, TN died November 22, 2018 while living at Signature Lifestyles of Jefferson City. Lydia graduated from Central High School in Memphis in 1944. She attended Carson-Newman College and graduated with a B. S. Degree in Chemistry in...