OBITUARIES

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...

Jun 28, 2018

William A. Love age 74 of White Pine, passed away at his home peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2018. He is a Vietnam Army Veteran, retired from American Enka and a member of Nina Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Magdalene Hubbard Love, son David (Lora) Love, 3 grandchildren, brother, Clifford Love and several nieces,...

Jun 27, 2018

THERESA “CHRIS” MOORE, age 67, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, John Heiser and Grace Heiser; two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by son, Bo Shaffer (Heather); daughter, Lisa Yuhl (Shawn); four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; constant companion, “Bowser”; several nieces, nephews and cousins....

Jun 27, 2018

Elizabeth “Libby” Burzell, age 73 of White Pine has gone home on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. She is a member of Fair Haven Missionary Baptist Church and was retired from American Enka. She is preceded in death by her parents; Eck and Irene Sinard, sister Virginia Taylor and her husband Carl, brother, Charlie Sinard. She is survived by her husband...

Jun 24, 2018

JERRY RIMMER, age 66 of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday evening, June 24, 2018 following a long battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Fred and Jeanette (Dean) Rimmer and was preceded in death by both parents and his brother, Steve Rimmer. Jerry was a graduate of Maury High School and earned his master's degree in industrial...

Jun 23, 2018

JESSE ALLEN SHERROD, age 87 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday morning, June 23, 2018. He was the son of the late Don and Pearly (Smith) Sherrod and was preceded in death by his son, Jacky Sherrod and granddaughter, Abby Swann. Jesse was veteran of the U.S. Army and was a retired machinist for Dixie Cement Co. He is survived...

Jun 22, 2018

Robert Gene Deering, age 80 of White Pine, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on Friday, June 22, 2018. He was a member of Beth-Car United Methodist Church, Gene was a 32nd degree mason and a member of Leadvale Lodge #390 F&AM, He was retired from American Enka after 42 years of service and a 60 year member...

Jun 22, 2018

MARGARET “LOUISE” LAWSON, age 94 of Dandridge passed away Friday morning, June 22, 2018 at her home. She was preceded in death by husband, Joe J. Lawson and is survived by her son, Rex (Phyllis) Lawson; daughters, Shirley (Donald) Smith, Judy (David) Johnson and Betty (David) Pebbles; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The family extends a special thanks to the...

Jun 22, 2018

VALERIE M. SANDERS, age 60 of Kodak, TN passed away Friday evening, June 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frances C. and Gloria (Gray) Mondell, Sr.; brothers, Keith and Frances C. Mondell, Jr. Valerie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Tony Sanders; children, Chad (Melinda) Mondell, Brandon...

Jun 17, 2018

Flossie Jarnigan Horton, age 84 of White Pine, passed away at Heritage Center on Sunday, June 17, 2018. She was a member of Dutch Bottoms Missionary Baptist Church and a retired sewer from Berkline. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Holly McDaniel Jarnigan, brothers, Merman Dean Jarnigan, Curtis Jarnigan, Willie A Jarnigan, Jackie L. Jarnigan and...

Jun 15, 2018

WILLIAM JAY FLAHERTY, age 70 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Chicago, IL passed away Friday morning, June 15, 2018 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, U.S Army veteran having served in the Vietnam Conflict and was retired after 32 years as a Chicago Police Officer....

Jun 14, 2018

Charlotte June “CJ” Birch, age 81 of Kane, Pennsylvania, formerly of Dandridge, passed away June 14, 2018. CJ was a veteran of the US Air Force during the 1950’s. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Isabella West Houston; husband William “Bill” Birch, Jr; and son, John Birch. CJ is survived by an estranged daughter, son and...

Jun 14, 2018

Retired Captain Theodore E. Kryder, age 85 of White Pine, “Flew West” on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Ted as he was affectionately known, was the first born of Theodore and Margaret Kryder on October 1, 1932 in McClure, Ohio. Upon graduation from high school, he joined the Air Force, where he served 4 years and this tenure began his flying...

Jun 13, 2018

Jerry B. Tipton, age 73, of Dandridge passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2018. He was a Grand Master 33rd Degree Mason with the French Broad Lodge #588. Jerry was an avid musician that has played at many different local venues during his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Butler Clyde and Stella Florence Gray Tipton; his wife,...