OBITUARIES

Jul 21, 2018

Sarah R. Poe, age 88 of White Pine, formally of Dandridge, passed away at the home of her niece Patricia Poe Boyd on Saturday, July 21, 2018. She was retired from Standard Knitting Mills and a lifelong member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Dandridge. She is preceded in death by her parents, Florence and Buford Poe, brother, J.P....

Jul 19, 2018

Sandra Faye (Hayes) Richie, 65 of White Pine TN passed away Wednesday July 18, 2018. She is survived by her son Joshua (Kimberly) Richie, granddaughters Elizabeth Richie and Abigail Richie, a brother John (Judy) Hayes, a special nephew Chris (Camille) Wallin and a host of nieces and nephews whom she cared deeply about. She is proceeded in death by her...

Jul 19, 2018

Catherine Margaret Ashley died July 19, 2018 at her home surrounded in love by the most important thing in her life, her family. Born July 5, 1949, in Sault. Ste Marie, Michigan. Cathey was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Weston Wolfe, Father John Cathey Wolfe, and her brother Donnie Wolfe. In addition to her husband Jim Ashley, she...

Jul 18, 2018

Sandra Faye (Hayes) Richie, 65, of White Pine TN passed away Wednesday July 18, 2018. She is survived by her son, Joshua (Kimberly) Richie; granddaughters, Elizabeth Richie and Abigail Richie; a brother, John (Judy) Hayes; a special nephew, Chris (Camille) Wallin; and a host of nieces and nephews whom she cared deeply about. She is proceeded in death by her...

Jul 17, 2018

LOUIS EDWARD “BUCKY” OGDEN, JR., age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018. He was born March 28, 1938 in Wallkill, NY, the son of the late Lewis E. and Anna (Beecher) Ogden, Sr. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Rhyne, and grandson, Hunter Rhyne. “Bucky” was a retired carpenter and veteran of the...

Jul 16, 2018

On July 16, 2018, I began my journey home, ending the battle with HATTR. I was preceded in death by my parents; Walter G. Lindsay, Jr. and Thelma Franklin Lindsay and brother Steven Eugene “Gene” Lindsay. I am survived by my loved, and devoted husband of 48 years, James S. Kelley, our two loving sons; Sean S. Kelley and Patrick...

Jul 15, 2018

James Wesley Burnett, known by everyone as “Bud” passed away Sunday, July 15th, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was 91 years old. Bud was born in the front bedroom of an East Tennessee farmhouse on October 5, 1926 to the late Lloyd Thomas Burnett and Rural Grace (Roberts) Burnett. He was the third of seven children. He grew up...

Jul 13, 2018

ROBERT “WOODY” CARL WOOD, II, age 65 of Dandridge, TN was called home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, July 13, 2018 after a brave battle with brain cancer. His kind heart, enthusiasm to talk, and loving nature will be missed. He was always proud of his family, but we are even prouder to be his family. He...

Jul 12, 2018

KATHY L. BOWMAN, age 58, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on July 12, 2018 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. She was preceded in death by father, Billy J. Bowman. Survived by son, Derek Bowman (Megan); grandson, Zak Bowman; mother, Penny Long; sister, Sandy Purkey; and several other relatives. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date....

Jul 12, 2018

ROY “RED” H. CATE, age 88, of White Pine, TN went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2018 at his home. He loved spending time with his family, farming, and was retired from American Enka/BASF after 43 years. Preceded in death by mother, Reba Northern; father, Jack Cate; daughter, Barbara Jean Cate; brothers, Lon Franklin and Robert...

Jul 11, 2018

GERALD R. COX, age 76, of Jefferson City, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He retired from New Jersey Mines and Asarco Mines. Preceded in death by his daughter, Judy; parents, Paul A. Cox and Jessie Gaylon Cox; brothers, W. A. Cox and Roscoe Cox; and sister, Goldie Herron. He is survived by...

Jul 11, 2018

Debra Lynn Naylor Cox, age 61 of White Pine, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Morristown. She was born in Memphis on October 25, 1956 and she is a survivor of Domestic Violence, assistant director of Abuse Survivors and Victims United Support Group via Facebook and helped may people in the community in this group. Debbie loved her...

Jul 10, 2018

ELEANOR MAGDA CANTRELL, age 87, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on July 10, 2018. Eleanor moved to Tennessee to be near her grown children in 2003 after the death of her husband. She lived in Florida for 22 years after retirement. Throughout her married life she lived in Brazil and Mexico City with Chrysler International. She belonged to Mossy...

Jul 8, 2018

Michael N. Eddington, age 48 of Newport passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Tennova North Medical Center in Powell. Visitation will be held onn Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 5-7:00pm in the chapel of Farrar Funeral Home in White Pine. A private Graveside Service will be held at a later date.

Jul 8, 2018

Jul 6, 2018

Jim C. Vann, age 77 of Dandridge passed away Friday, July 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; Bland and Gladys Vann, and brothers; Ed and Bob Vann. Jim is survived by his wife of 42 years; Linda Vann, daughters; Mary (Ray) Jones, Christeena Bryant, and Toni Adams, son; Bob (Jackie) Vann, grandchildren; Marshall (Lily) Jones, Sarah...

Jul 5, 2018

Eugene “Gene” Thompson Jr., age 78 of Kodak passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home. Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 5:00pm at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Bryan-Cate-Drinnen Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:00pm prior to services at Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home...

Jul 3, 2018

Mayford French, age 90, of Dandridge, formerly of Tater Farm Road, Crossville, went home to heaven to sing the choir of the redeemed on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. He was a deacon, member of the Deep Springs Quartet, and long-time member of Deep Springs Baptist Church where he served as choir director and Sunday School teacher. He was retired from...

Jul 2, 2018

SHERLEY ANN REDDING, age 78 of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday afternoon, July 2, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Anna (Cubih) Smalthz and was preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister. Her and her husband owned and operated a restaurant in Michigan before retiring to Orlando, Florida and finally to their relaxed piece...

Jun 30, 2018

MICHEAL W. “MIKE” WOLFENBARGER, age 64 of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly, Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home. He was born December 26, 1953 the son of the late Clyde and Doxie (O’Dell) Wolfenbarger. Mike owned and operated the Tractor Barn, was a member of the French Broad Baptist Church and had served on the Jefferson Co. Road Commission...