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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...

John Wallace Stallings

John Wallace Stallings

May 1, 2018

John Wallace Stallings, Sr., 79, of Morristown, TN, known to his friends as “Wally”, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on May 1, 2018. His warm smile and legendary sense of humor will be missed by all who love him. Wally was born on September 9, 1938 in Griffin, GA and will be welcomed to heaven by...

Kenneth Cornwell

Kenneth Cornwell

Apr 29, 2018

KENNETH CORNWELL, age 89, of Talbott, TN went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2018 at home. He drove a truck for Burnett Produce for many years and was an avid farmer who loved the outdoors. He was a loving father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Lida (Sis) Burnett Cornwell; parents,...

Roberta Jane Waites

Roberta Jane Waites

Apr 28, 2018

Roberta Jane Waites, age 77, of White Pine, TN went home to be with her Lord Saturday, April 28, 2018. She was born in Kenvir, KY to Robert and Nellie Hubbard. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of almost 59 years, Lee Waites; her parents; half brothers, Ray Jackson and Gene Hubbard; sister, Doris Finchum, twin brother,...

Wilma Jean Ball

Wilma Jean Ball

Apr 26, 2018

Wilma Jean Ball, age 56, of White Pine, TN passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at UT Medical Center after a brief illness. Wilma was a loving person and enjoyed being a housewife. She is preceded in death by her parents, A.C. and Zola Mae Ball; brothers, Hurbert A. (Oscar), Herbert Oscar, Walter C (Cotton); sister, Rachael J. Kearney....

Michael L.  Branner

Michael L. Branner

Apr 26, 2018

MICHAEL L. BRANNER, age 52 of Dandridge, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was a member of the United in Faith Church under the leadership of Rev. Norman Jefferson. Preceded in death by his father and mother, James Branner, Sr. and Cloretta Moore Branner; sister, Clara Teresa...

Bettye King

Bettye King

Apr 25, 2018

Bettye Howse King, age 89, of Jefferson City, passed away April 25, 2018. Bettye was a member of First Baptist Church of Dandridge. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Howard Howse and Martha Startup Howse; sister, Evelyn Howse Bryant and son in-law, Kevin Miller. Bettye is survived by her husband of 63 years, Coach Charlie King: daughters...

Billy Ray Hance

Billy Ray Hance

Apr 25, 2018

BILLY RAY HANCE, age 80 of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home. He was a graduate of Maury High School, member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church and was retired from Tennessee Handbags and Coleman Enterprise Co. Bill was an avid golfer and enjoyed being around his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

Joey Lee Gregg

Joey Lee Gregg

Apr 25, 2018

JOEY LEE GREGG, age 45, of the Piedmont Community in Dandridge, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ted and Margaret Gregg, Vollie and Pauline Gann. He is survived by his mother, Martha “Mott” Gregg; father, Glenn (Vicki) Gregg; sister, Melina Rogers; daughter, Sarah Kelley; niece, Teressa (Trevallon) Penney; nephew, Ethan Rogers; great-niece,...

Shannon R Smith

Shannon R Smith

Apr 23, 2018

Shannon R. Smith, age 40 of Dandridge, TN passed away April 23, 2018 from an incident at Bush Beans Canning Plant. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Addie Howard Swain, Robert and Oden Landrum, and Norma Jean Russell; an aunt and uncle, Maralina and Faye Murray; and great grandparents that had offered special love and moral support, Ore...

John Thomas Knowling

John Thomas Knowling

Apr 22, 2018

John Thomas Knowling, age 74 of Talbott, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center from complications after suffering a massive stroke. He was the son of the late Ray and Hazel Knowling. He is preceded in death by his son Tommy Knowling and brother, Keith (Lucky) Knowling. Survivors include his wife, Ella Vivian Knowling, daughter, Kathy (Tommy) Hayes, grandchildren,...

Betty Jean Collins

Betty Jean Collins

Apr 22, 2018

Betty Jean Collins, 81, long time resident of Jefferson City, Tennessee living in Newnan, Georgia, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. She was devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to everyone who knew her. Betty grew up in Jefferson City and lived there until 2013 when she moved to Georga so that she could be taken care of by her...