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Joann E Cody

Joann E Cody

Oct 5, 2023

Joann Eldridge Cody, age 87 passed away at Greystone Health Care Center in Blountville on October 5, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husbands, James Cody and Galen Rothert, parents, JR and Josie Arlene Fain Eldridge and grandson, Jonathan Rothert. She is survived by her children, Bobby Ray Cody, Ronald Gene Cody, Debra (Robert Knox) Cody and John...

Kelley Phillips

Kelley Phillips

Oct 4, 2023

 

Kelley Phillips, 80, of Dandridge, TN went to his Heavenly home on October 4, 2023 surrounded by his family.  He was born on October 13, 1942 to the late Elbert and Ota Phillips.  Besides his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brothers Elmer Phillips (Betty), Beecher Phillips (Ann), Burton Phillips (Tiny), Jack Phillips (Carol) and sisters Nora...

Dee Ann (Terry) Yarbrough

Dee Ann (Terry) Yarbrough

Oct 2, 2023

 

Mrs. Dee Ann (Terry) Yarbrough was a daughter to Beatrice Stevens and her husband Lawrence O. Stevens, and the daughter of Dee Terry.  Dee Ann passed away at the Life Care Center of Jefferson City on Monday, October 2, 2023 from natural causes.  She leaves behind two children (Larry and Jennifer), two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and her close...

Nancy Ann Adkins

Nancy Ann Adkins

Oct 2, 2023

 

NANCY ANN HORGER ADKINS, age 78, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on October 2, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Nancy graduated from the St. Lawrence class of 1963 in Utica, MI. She loved her dogs and was an advocate for rescue animals. Nancy was a gracious and welcoming host to friends from Michigan when visiting...

Pauline Juanita Mayes

Pauline Juanita Mayes

Oct 1, 2023

Pauline (Polly) Juanita Patterson Mayes

Pauline of Talbott, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 1, 2023 at the Serenity House. She was born in Grainger County on March 25, 1939. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She attended Lakeshore Road Baptist Church where she volunteered in many areas. She was...

Boyd B. Clendenin

Boyd B. Clendenin

Sep 30, 2023

 

Boyd Baxter Clendenin, 85, of White Pine, passed away in his home on September 30, 2023.  He was born in Kimberly, West Virginia, raised in Winifrede and in the Charleston area.  He began working in finance after High School in South Charleston, West Virginia.  He married the love of his life,  Rose Ellen Coen August 13, 1962.  

For...

Sharon Janell Rines

Sharon Janell Rines

Sep 29, 2023

 

Sharon Janell Rines, age 68 of Dandridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Friday, September 29, 2023. She faithfully attended Reidtown Community Church, She was retired from JTEKT with over 25 years of service. Sharon was a proud Breast Cancer survivor of 16 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, F.L. and Lois...

Michael Andrew Long

Michael Andrew Long

Sep 28, 2023

 

MICHAEL “MIKE” ANDREW LONG, age 63, of Morristown, TN passed away September 28, 2023 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare. Mike loved the outdoors, including gardening, fishing, and hunting. He spent his life making furniture and upholstering furniture. Preceded in death by grandparents, Ray and Beulah Long, and Sadie Tutor. He is survived by his special longtime companion, Connie Hannah; children, Candy...

Edward J. Lozier

Edward J. Lozier

Sep 26, 2023

 

 

Edward J Lozier,75, of Dandridge, TN formally of Shreve, OH went home to be with the Lord Tuesday,  September 26, 2023.  He was born on Oct 30, 1947 in Wooster, Ohio to Raymond & Alice Lozier.  He grew up in Shreve, OH and graduated from Triway High School in 1965.  Drafted in 1967, he is a veteran of...

Peggy Jo Turner

Peggy Jo Turner

Sep 26, 2023

 

Peggy Jo Turner, age 78 of Baneberry, went home to be with her Lord at Tennova Turkey Creek suddenly on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was a member of First Methodist Church in White Pine. Peggy was a bright light to everyone she came in contact with. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and Nana. She is preceded...

Jessie Clarence Lunsford

Jessie Clarence Lunsford

Sep 25, 2023

 

Jessie Clarence Lunsford—affectionally known as J.C. to many—of Baneberry, TN, peacefully passed away from Alzheimer's at the age of 92 on September 25, 2023. He spent his early years growing up in the “holler” of the beautiful Smoky Mountains before his widowed mother, Leona Wilde Lunsford, decided to relocate with her eight children to Newport, TN.

The family eventually...

Clara Ruth Cate

Clara Ruth Cate

Sep 24, 2023

 

Clara Ruth (Silver) Cate of Knoxville TN, died on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Clara was born August 7, 1932  to the late Ada and Marvin Silver in Jefferson City, TN. She was a baptized believer in Jesus Christ, and a member of West Park Baptist Church. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Edward Cate, her daughter,...

Jack Alan Hodgson

Jack Alan Hodgson

Sep 24, 2023

 

 

 

Jack Alan Hodgson, age 72 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home. Jack dearly loved his wife Melanie and family and especially treasured being Papaw to his five grandchildren. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Morristown and worked in the aerospace industry as an Owner/President of Integrated Resources...

Carol Ann Bailey

Carol Ann Bailey

Sep 24, 2023

 

Heaven sounds even better today!  Carol Ann Bailey, age 80, went home to meet her Savior Sunday, September 24, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Stergal Bailey, parents Elmer and Mamie Owenby, sister Faris Austin, brother Gordon Owenby, and grandson Mitchell Bailey. She is survived by her son John (Lucy), daughter Faris Morgan,...

Robert M. Tinker

Robert M. Tinker

Sep 23, 2023

 

Robert M. Tinker, age 72, born December 22, 1950, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Louise Tinker, son, Michael Tinker, and grandson, Oryan Tinker. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Susan Tinker; daughter, Aimee (William) Kaizer; sister, Mae (Randy) Wright; grandchildren,...

Wayne Carson

Wayne Carson

Sep 23, 2023

 

 WAYNE CARSON, age 81, of Jefferson City, TN passed away September 23, 2023. He was a former Jefferson County police officer and a driver for Roadway Express. Preceded in death by his daughter, Gina Lynn Carson and granddaughter, Michaela Jacklynn Carson; parents, Lon and Mamie Carson; grandmother, Addie Potter. He is survived by Gini E. Carson; daughters, Christa Dawn...

Lewis Charles Lupton

Lewis Charles Lupton

Sep 19, 2023

 

LEWIS CHARLES LUPTON, age 51 of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, following a 3 year battle with cancer.  He was born and raised in Fort Pierce, FL and has lived in Dandridge for the last 30 years. He worked as a dry wall and acoustic ceiling technician before his failing health led to his retirement.  He...

Phillip James Mitchell

Phillip James Mitchell

Sep 18, 2023

 

PHILLIP JAMES MITCHELL, age 79, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Tennova Turkey Creek after a short illness. Preceded in death by mother and father, Roy James Mitchell and Laura Elizabeth Mitchell. He was retired from the US Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He was of the Baptist faith and a lifetime member...

Molly Pauline Bentley Coleman Colley

Molly Pauline Bentley Coleman Colley

Sep 17, 2023

Molly Pauline Bentley Coleman Colley (Mamaw) age 84 of Dandridge, TN.  Formally of Rockhouse, KY, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on Sunday September 17th, 2023 at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, TN surrounded by her loving Family. 

She was born April 24th, 1939 in Pikeville, KY.  The youngest Daughter of the late Johnny Burton & Siddie Christine Coleman...

Janie Ruth Thacker

Janie Ruth Thacker

Sep 10, 2023

 

JANIE RUTH YOUNG THACKER, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN passed away September 10, 2023. She was born on January 27, 1939 in New Market, TN. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Jefferson City Water department, Jefferson Elementary School and finally at Jefferson County High School, retiring in 1998. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband...

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