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Bonnie June Hull Griffin

Bonnie June Hull Griffin

Aug 17, 2018

BONNIE JUNE HULL GRIFFIN, age 86, of Knoxville, TN passed away on August 17, 2018 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Bonnie was a member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, which she attended for many years, where her favorite ministry was working with children. After moving to Lenoir City in 2003, she began attending Pleasant Hills Baptist...

J. Brenda Davis

J. Brenda Davis

Aug 15, 2018

J. Brenda Davis, age 76 of Kodak, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvy and Gertrude Brogden; and a brother, Glenn Hobert Brogden Sr. Brenda is survived by her husband of 45 years, John Davis; daughters, Christina (Bryan) Roach and Johnica (Robert) Grover; a brother, Floyd (Mary) Brogden, sister...

Shirley Williams Goan Brogden

Shirley Williams Goan Brogden

Aug 13, 2018

Shirley Williams Goan born August 11, 1937 went home to be with the Jesus August 13, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all. She was an “outdoor person” who loved working in her yard and spending time sitting outside with family, friends and neighbors. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents Sam...

William Allen "Peanut" Ford

William Allen "Peanut" Ford

Aug 11, 2018

William Allen “Peanut” Ford, age 46 of Talbott, TN passed away suddenly Saturday, August 11, 2018 at home. Preceded in death by father, Marvin Ford. Survived by mother, Clarice Burchfield (Fred); sisters, Denise Jenkins and Sheila Wilson; brother, Dwayne Ford; several nieces and nephews. Memorial funeral service will be 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson...

Joyce Lorane Purdue

Joyce Lorane Purdue

Aug 10, 2018

JOYCE LORANE LANCASTER PURDUE, age 97, a long time resident of Jefferson City, TN passed away in her sleep on Friday, August 10, 2018. Vernon and Ipha Lancaster of Tyler, Texas became parents of Joyce on February 21, 1921. Joyce was an alumni of Southern Illinois University. William Joseph Purdue made one of his wisest decisions when he asked Joyce...

Peggy J. Miller

Peggy J. Miller

Aug 8, 2018

PEGGY J. MILLER, age 77, of White Pine, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. She was a member of Heavenly Freedom Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Willis Miller; son, Eugene Miller; granddaughter, Christian Ramsey. Survived by sons, Ricky, Allen and Tony Miller; daughters, Joann Parton (Clyde), Christine Davis...

Tommye Louise Rankin

Tommye Louise Rankin

Aug 5, 2018

Tommye Louise Rankin - 82, Knoxville, TN died Sunday, August 5, at her home. Born November 9, 1935, in Jefferson City, TN, she was the fifth daughter of Isaac Lafayette "Fate" and Grace Ward Rankin. Tommye was born blind and briefly attended Tennessee School for the Blind as a child. She lived with her mother and father on the family...

Natalie Leeper Morris

Natalie Leeper Morris

Aug 4, 2018

Natalie Leeper Morris, age 93, departed this life on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Lakeway Regional Hospital. She was born on September 19, 1924 to the late Edith West and Roy Hugh Leeper. Natalie was baptized at an early age in Long Creek and was the oldest female member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Morristown, where she was a...

Mitchell Joseph Bailey

Mitchell Joseph Bailey

Aug 4, 2018

Mitchell Joseph Bailey, 20, born in Anderson, SC, but current resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018. He attended Dutchtown High School in Louisiana where he enjoyed being on the swim team and the Prostart culinary team. He was a recent graduate of Louisiana Culinary Institute and was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in 2014....

Nolen  Wright

Nolen Wright

Aug 2, 2018

NOLEN RAY WRIGHT, age 80, of Dandridge, TN died Thursday, August 2, 2018. For 62 years, Nolen was a loving husband to his wife, Phyllis. Together, they had three children: Marsha and her husband Butch, Van and his wife Lorri, and Derrick and his wife Christi; five grandchildren: Brad and his wife Jessica, Shane and his wife Whitney, Madison, Taylor,...

Terry "Buddha" Lynn Martin

Terry "Buddha" Lynn Martin

Aug 2, 2018

TERRY “BUDDHA” LYNN MARTIN, age 49 of Newport, TN passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles “Ike” Martin; sister, Robin Martin; and grandmothers, Reva Martin and Ruth Whaley. Terry is survived by his mother, Carolyn Martin; sister Taffy (Mark) Marbury; sons, Aiden and Alex Rickard Martin; nieces, Cheyenne and Carrady Marbury; half-brother,...

Anna  Ruth Hackney

Anna Ruth Hackney

Aug 1, 2018

Anna Ruth Hackney, age 51 of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2018 at 11:22AM at her home. She was dearly loved and a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter. She was preceded in death by her father, George William Denton. Anna is survived by her husband of 31 years, Chris Hackney; mother, Diane...

Nathan Ross Finchum

Nathan Ross Finchum

Jul 28, 2018

NATHAN ROSS FINCHUM, age 38, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away July 28, 2018. He was a member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church. He knew no strangers and was a friend to all. He was employed by and an active member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 760. Preceded in death by sister, Angel Finchum; grandparents, Sam and...

Carolyn Ann "Cates" Spencer

Carolyn Ann "Cates" Spencer

Jul 27, 2018

Carolyn Ann “Cates” Spencer, age 69 of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Veda Cates, sisters, Jessie Mills and Lana Cox, brothers, Paul, Bill, Jack, and Eddie Cates. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Spencer, daughters, Christy Spencer and Karen Spencer, brothers, Doyle Cates and...

Mason Eddie Gass

Mason Eddie Gass

Jul 27, 2018

MASON EDDIE GASS, age 19 of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday evening, July 27, 2018 as result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a 2017 graduate of Jefferson Co. High School and attended Walters State Community College. Mason was an employee of Wendy’s of Dandridge and was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church. He was preceded...

Patricia "Patty" Collins

Patricia "Patty" Collins

Jul 27, 2018

PATRICIA “PATTY” COLLINS, age 64, of New Market, TN passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at UT Medical center. She was a member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church, and former owner of This, That and the Other Clothing Store. Survived by husband, David M. Collins; daughter, Samantha Webb; son, Tony Barnes (Stacy); daughter, Crystal Van Kirk (Steve); daughter, Melody L....

Peggy "Bobo" Marie Edmonds McNish

Peggy "Bobo" Marie Edmonds McNish

Jul 25, 2018

PEGGY “BOBO” MARIE EDMONDS MCNISH, age 86, of Talbott, TN passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Rio Vista Baptist Church in Metairie, LA and a lifelong missionary, having served in Italy. Preceded in death by husband, Oscar Eugene McNish; parents, Von “Preach” Edmonds, Nana Ethel “Collins” Edmonds; brothers, Tom Edmonds and...

Haley Marie Collins

Haley Marie Collins

Jul 24, 2018

Haley Marie Collins, age 50 of Knoxville, passed away at Tennova Turkey Creek on July 24, 2018. She was a member of Grace Covenant Pentacostal Church on Inskip Rd. she is survived by her sons, Nicholas and Nathaniel Yang, parents, Wilson and Linda Collins, fiance, Spencer Hicks, brithe Jimmy (Lorinda) Collins, nieces and nephews, Mikayla, Lindsey and Lucas, also several...

Jesse Cordell Maddox

Jesse Cordell Maddox

Jul 22, 2018

Dr. J. Cordell Maddox (Grubby), 86, of Jefferson City TN, died July 22, 2018, surrounded by his family. Dr. Maddox was born to Jesse and Esther Maddox in LaGrange, Georgia, on December 30, 1931. After graduating from Lagrange High School in 1950, he attended Furman University on an athletic scholarship. While at Furman Cordell studied religion and English to prepare...

Frederick E. "Fred" Caustic

Frederick E. "Fred" Caustic

Jul 22, 2018

FREDERICK E. “FRED” CAUSTIC, age 75 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Green Cove Springs, FL and Gatlinburg, TN went home to be with his Lord on Sunday morning, July 22, 2018 following a battle with cancer. He was born, March 23, 1943 in Barre, Vermont the son of the late Charles Dennison Caustic and Bessie Meryle (Martin) Caustic and was...