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Mary Clapp Bruce

Mary Clapp Bruce

May 25, 2018

MARY CLAPP BRUCE, age 91, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully on May 25, 2018. She was a long time active member of First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City. She loved gardening and volunteered at Jefferson City Housing Authority for 30 years. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband, Glenn...

Cinda "Billie" Hensley

Cinda "Billie" Hensley

May 25, 2018

Cinda (Billie) Hensley, age 75 of Newport, went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. Billie was preceded in death by her husband of many years, Remon Hensley of Newport, parents, Bill and Annie Talrton Graham both from Chucky, TN brother, Charlie Graham of Chucky and sister Hailey McDaniel of Sweetwater. She...

Lisa Leeanne Messer Stout

Lisa Leeanne Messer Stout

May 24, 2018

LISA LEEANNE MESSER STOUT, age 38, of Talbott, TN left this world to go home on May 24, 2018. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Ruth Messer; papaw, Charles Anderson. She is survived by her children, Denver Stout III, Robert Lee Stout of Talbott; father and mother, Robert (Bob) and Donna Messer of Talbott; sister, Misty Hannah; grandmother,...

Darlene Hodge Russell

Darlene Hodge Russell

May 24, 2018

Mrs. Darlene Hodge Russell departed this life on Thursday, May 24, 2018. She was born to the union of Carter Jr. and Juanita Johnson Hodge on July 27, 1955, in Jefferson City, TN. Darlene was the second of seven children. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Darlene attended Nelson Merry School, Jefferson Elementary School, and graduated...

Cathy Creswell Walker

Cathy Creswell Walker

May 22, 2018

Cathy Creswell Walker, age 57, of Dandridge, passed away May 22, 2018 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents, C.L. and Marie Creswell; husband of 32 years, Jeff Walker; son, Preston Shane, brother, Larry Creswell and Stepmother; Mary Creswell. Cathy is survived by her daughters, Hope (Darren) Helton, Amber (Michael) Knight, and Brittany (Brian) Bunch; grandchildren,...

Douglas Leon Byrd

Douglas Leon Byrd

May 20, 2018

DOUGLAS LEON BYRD, age 65, of Rutledge, TN, born September 15, 1952, passed from this life to his heavenly home at approximately 7:00 p.m. on May 20, 2018. Doug was saved at an early age at Highland Springs Church and was a member there for many years. He loved farming and enjoyed working and managing Dr. Clifford Johnson's farm for...

Clyde E.  Silvers

Clyde E. Silvers

May 19, 2018

CLYDE E. SILVERS, age 80 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday morning, May 19, 2018 following a brief illness. He was a faithful member of the Leadvale Baptist Church of White Pine. Clyde was a collector of antiques and enjoyed hunting and fishing, tinkering with old cars and enjoyed music having played in several local bands. He was well known...

Irene (Mamaw Rene) Roach Williams

Irene (Mamaw Rene) Roach Williams

May 19, 2018

IRENE (MAMAW RENE) ROACH WILLIAMS, age 91, of Friendsville, TN and formerly of Morristown, TN went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2018. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she loved keeping the nursery for many years. Preceded in death by husband, Lewis Williams, Jr.; parents, Marion and Minnie Roach; and was the last...

Alfred Bruce Coyle

Alfred Bruce Coyle

May 18, 2018

Dr. Alfred Bruce Coyle, age 88, of Jefferson City, TN died on Friday, May 18, 2018 in Knoxville, TN following complications from dementia. Born in Memphis, TN on August 27, 1929, Bruce was the son of the late Charles Frank Coyle and Edith Butler Coyle. Bruce grew up with older brother, Charles, in a Depression era family where faith and...

Margaret Paschal Jett

Margaret Paschal Jett

May 17, 2018

MARGARET PASCHAL JETT, age 89, of Jefferson City, TN passed away May 17, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Preceded in death by son, James Ricky Jett; parents, Samuel and Kathrine Collins Paschal; brother and sister-in-law, Sam B. and Martha Paschal; and sister, Doris Jean Paschal. She is survived by her husband, James Mayford Jett; daughter,...

Eveline Green Meredith

Eveline Green Meredith

May 15, 2018

EVELINE GREEN MEREDITH, age 90, of Talbott, TN passed away at home on May 15, 2018. She was a member of Talbott Baptist Church and retired from Plasti-Line in Knoxville. Preceded in death by mother, Nancy Hatmaker; husband, John R. Meredith; sister, Kathy Dyer; brothers-in-law, Danny Dyer and Paul Meredith; sister-in-law, Oral Ruth Creswell. She is survived by her loving...

Juanita Fox Tipton

Juanita Fox Tipton

May 11, 2018

Juanita Tipton, age 83 of White Pine, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Friday, May 11, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, several siblings and her grandson Ryan of St. Petersburg, FL. She is survived by her husband Austin, son, Steve (Marty) Tipton, daughters, Shari Lynn (Steve) Weiss and Kim (Paul Lowe) Tipton, as...

Judith Ann Hall

Judith Ann Hall

May 8, 2018

JUDITH ANN HALL, age 74 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Dayton, OH and Reno, NV passed away Tuesday evening, May 8, 2018. She was born September 23, 1943 in Hartford, Connecticut the daughter of the late Edwin and Nancy Ann (Zanolli) Frey. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dianne Denise Hall; brother, Richard Bernard Frey. She was a...

Jerry L.  Patterson

Jerry L. Patterson

May 7, 2018

JERRY LYNN PATTERSON, age 72 of Newport, TN formerly of Dandridge passed away Monday evening, May 7, 2018 at his home. He was the son of the late Charlie Raymond Patterson and Mary Jane Gorman Patterson. Jerry is survived by his sisters, Lena Johnson and Mary Lane; brother, Robert Patterson; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and...

Randal Reece

Randal Reece

May 6, 2018

RANDAL REECE, age 60, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on May 6, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence (Doc) and Mary Ruth Lyle Reece; brothers, Allan Reece, Sr. and Lynn Reece. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Pless Reece; daughter, Spring Gardner (Jeff); grandson, Logan Reece; sister, Winnona Reece (Jeff Nance); mother-in-law, Voretta Skeen (Malcolm); sisters-in-law, Terri...

Gary L. Lindsey

Gary L. Lindsey

May 5, 2018

GARY L. LINDSEY, age 59, of Greeneville, TN passed away on May 5, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Juanita Henderson Lindsey; brother, Jack Lindsey; sister, Mary Lindsey (Bill) Campbell. Survived by sons, Garrett J. Lindsey and James Caleb Lindsey; special nieces, Ashli Campbell Shuffler and Sara Campbell Caldwell; sister-in-law, Rita Lindsey; and a host...

George Sonny Hendricks

George Sonny Hendricks

May 4, 2018

GEORGE SONNY HENDRICKS, age 88, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on May 4, 2018 at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a former employee of Magnavox and of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving during the Korean War. After returning from military service, he returned to school and graduated from...

NORMA "FAYE" WILSON

NORMA "FAYE" WILSON

May 3, 2018

NORMA “FAYE” WILSON, age 73 of the Dumplin Community, New Market, TN passed away Thursday morning, May 3, 2018. She was retired from the Sevier Co. Nursing Home following many years of service. Faye was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Pickens; father, Virgil McCoy; mother, Ruth McCoy Cook; granddaughter, Christi Moore and is survived by her daughters, Norma...

Ella Mae Wilson

Ella Mae Wilson

May 3, 2018

Mrs. Ella M. Wilson departed this life on Thursday, May 3, 2018. She was born to the union of Robert and Elizabeth Martin on November 6, 1921, in Auburn, Alabama. She was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Elizabeth Martin; husband, Nathaniel Wilson, Sr.; and ten brothers and sisters. She was a member of Martha Davis Baptist Church. She...

Samuel Charles Rauch

Samuel Charles Rauch

May 2, 2018

Samuel Charles Rauch, age 85 of Jefferson City, passed away May 2, 2018. He was a member of Shomair Yisrael Messianic Synagogue of Knoxville, a Navy veteran of the Korean War and CEO of Dandridge Furniture. Sam is preceded in death by his parents; Louis and Ruth Friedman Rauch. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Virginia Mary...