OBITUARIES

Nov 25, 2024

Billy "Red" Layman, age 62 of Dandridge, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at Tennova North Knox Medical Center.

Billy worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Jefferson County Highway Department, most recently driving a dump truck. Prior to that, he had worked many years for the Dandridge Water Department. Even as a child, Billy loved exploring the farm he...

Nov 25, 2024

EVELYN PUGH LIVESAY TILLEY, age 87, of Jefferson City, TN went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2024, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was saved at an early age, was a member of Eastern Star, worked at the Talbott Post Office, and was retired from J. C. Penney. Preceded in death by her first husband...

Nov 24, 2024

W.C. (Dub) Britt, age 91 died Sunday, November 24, 2024. W. C. was born on September 8, 1933 to Clyde and Pearl Britt. He grew up in White Pine Tennessee. After high school graduation he joined the United States Air Force. He loved ball games and while in the Air Force he played shortstop for the Washington D. C. Headquarters...

Nov 23, 2024

Nov 21, 2024

On November 24, 2024, Roberto “Robert” Zepeda reunited with his late wife of 25 years, Nanette L Zepeda, mother, Delores DeLeon, brothers, and daughter Alyssa B. Zepeda on the city by the bay. As a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, Robert loved the beach, and enjoyed grilling and fishing. Robert’s true passion in life was cooking and his biggest achievement...

Nov 20, 2024

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JEFFERY LYNN JENNINGS, JR., age 39, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on November 20, 2024 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. From his infectious laughter to his cheerful demeanor, Jeff brought immeasurable joy and light to his family. His spirit taught everyone about resilience and hope. Jeff was the fourth-highest rusher in JCHS...

Nov 20, 2024

Thomas John Schumann, a generous man who loved a one-liner, died November 20 from complications following surgery while surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born June 25, 1949, in Ravenna, Ohio, to Mary Elizabeth (Murray) and William Eugene Schumann. Tom spent his formative years in Kent, Ohio, playing with his siblings Judy, Bill, and Susie and helping in his...

Nov 20, 2024

Roy Lee Sams, age 92 of Dandridge, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Mr. Sams was born and raised on his parents’ farm in Dandridge. In his early 20s, he moved to West Palm Beach, Florida where he met his wife, Terry; and raised their three children. Roy was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He later retired from...

Nov 20, 2024

“A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.”

John Reuben Blomquist, age 79, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Dandridge, TN. He had a wonderful life. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. John was born...

Nov 19, 2024

Sharon E. Curtis Justice, born August 27, 1944, in San Diego, California, passed away in the early morning hours of November 19, 2024, at Life Care Center of Jefferson City, TN, surrounded by her three sons and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob R. Justice; her parents, Marvin and Allene Curtis; her sister, Carol Sue Curtis, who...

Nov 19, 2024

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Cordie G. Manning, age 89 of Dandridge passed away peacefully at her home on November 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert Luther Franklin and Lettie Thomas Franklin, husband Guy Manning, children Don and Charles’s; siblings (and spouses) Quentin (Roxie) Franklin, Raymond (Elizabeth) Franklin, Keith (Katherine) Franklin, Mary Lee Webb (Richard), Thelma (Walter,...

Nov 18, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

James Edward Dean, of Jefferson City, TN, born November 3, 1929, in Mobile, Alabama to William and Florence Dean, passed away on November 18, 2024. James, a US Army veteran of the Korean war, was a member of Boyd Chapel United Methodist Church and an active community member. After an honorable discharge from the Army, James...

Nov 18, 2024

Alice Dollar of Dandridge, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, November 18th. Alice was born on September 19, 1946, in Knoxville.

She had a magnificent life and the opportunity to travel the world with her husband, Buddy. Her greatest joys were spending time with relatives and friends at the “family compound” on Douglas Lake.

Alice attended...

Nov 16, 2024

DAVID LYNN SKEEN, age 84, passed away on November 16, 2024 from complications of bladder cancer. He was an avid fisherman, real estate broker for over 50 years, and owned and operated Apple Valley Resort on Cherokee Lake. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. After his retirement, he put pictures to music. He was preceded in...

Nov 16, 2024

 

BOBBY COURTNEY, age 85, of New Market, TN passed away at his home surrounded by family on November 16, 2024. He was a great, loving husband, father and papaw. He had a lifelong passion for farming and spent much of his time enjoying that. He was also an active member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, where he served as...

Nov 15, 2024

David Parton age 82 of White Pine, formerly of Sevierville, passed away at his home Friday, November 15, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Donnie; father and mother, Robert Lee and Avie Lee Owens Parton; brothers, Larry, Floyd, & Randy Parton; niece, Tever Parton; sisters-in-law, Mary Velez & Carolyn Parton; brothers-in-law, Mickey Crocker, Jim Lane, Jerry Lane,...

Nov 11, 2024

Samuel Ira Frazier passed away on Monday, November 11th, at The Gables on Pelham Assisted Living in Greenville, SC. He had recently moved there from White Pine, TN to be closer to his family, a testament to his deep love for them. 

Born in Carthage, NC and raised near Henderson, NC, Sam was the son of Floyd Stephen Frazier and Josephine...

Nov 10, 2024

Juanita Faye Bowman Franklin, 84, of Jefferson City passed away peacefully at Jefferson Park at White Pine on November 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Lucy Yates Bowman, siblings (and spouses) Jack Bowman, Charles Bowman, Frances (Leon) Myers, Loy (MaLois) Bowman, Anna Lee (Bill) DeLozier, Douglass (Dixie) Bowman, brother-in-law Ben Franklin. Juanita is survived...

Nov 8, 2024

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Murle "Pete" Martin, age 72, of the Piedmont Community passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 peacefully at his home  He was a loved member of Wesley Chapel Church. He enjoyed farming.

He is preceded by his parents, Earl and June Martin and brother, Kenny Martin. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Martin; his...

Nov 5, 2024

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Dorothy Hudson Lewis, age 80 of Newport, TN passed away on Tuesday afternoon on November 5, 2024 at her home following an extended illness. She was a loving mother and was a retired employee of Tennessee Handbags and LeSport Sac following many years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Etta (Ball)...