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Kate E. Rines

Kate E. Rines

Oct 18, 2017

Kate E. Rines, age 94 of White Pine, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Robert Rines, Sr, son, Curtis Robert Rines, Jr, daughter, Connita Joyce McDonald and all 9 of her siblings. She is survived by her daughters; Sandra Kate Kozacek and Debbie Darlene Rines, 11 grandchildren,...

Ruby Lee DeBord

Ruby Lee DeBord

Oct 17, 2017

Ruby Lee DeBord, age 74 of White Pine, passed away at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Noah and Minnie Allen and daughter, Donna Lynne DeBord. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald DeBord, children, Kathy and Doug Crittenden and Randall DeBord of Schaumburg, IL,...

Alfred Morrisett

Alfred Morrisett

Oct 3, 2017

ALFRED MORRISETT, age 79, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. He was born January 25, 1938 to the late Jack and Lillie Mae Morrisett. Alfred was a faithful member of the Jefferson City Church of God and was retired from Magnavox. He was preceded in death by his loving wife,...

William Michael Fox

William Michael Fox

Oct 1, 2017

Wm. M. “MICHAEL” FOX, age 76, of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday morning, October 1, 2017 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was born and raised in Jefferson County, the son of the late Willie and Martha (Thomas) Fox. Michael was a long-time employee of the Knoxville Utilities Board before his retirement. He is survived by his wife of...

Roger S. Pounders

Roger S. Pounders

Oct 1, 2017

ROGER S. POUNDERS, age 54, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday afternoon, October 1, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the Dandridge First United Methodist Church and volunteered at Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity. Prceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Nora (Rockwell) Pounders; brother, Wayne Pounders. He is survived by his wife, Lana...

Hazel Rines Arwood

Hazel Rines Arwood

Sep 29, 2017

Our Loving and Gracious mom, Hazel Rines Arwood, age 83 of White Pine, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, September 29, 2017 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She attended Mt. Zion Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, JW Arwood; parents, John and Rosa Riines; sister, Bernice Faye Rines;...

Thomas Allen Galitza

Thomas Allen Galitza

Sep 27, 2017

Thomas A. Galitza, age 64, of Baneberry, TN, died unexpectedly September 27, 2017. He is predeceased by his parents Bernard and Mary Galitza, and Brother- in-law Dwight Dairy. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kristine Galitza; Son, Jason (Jennifer) Galitza,; Grandsons, Cale and Rece Galitza; Sister, Rosemary Dairy; Sisters-in-law, Julie (Joe) Walter and Laura (Mitch) Adkins; Mother-in-law,...

Mary Elizabeth Huskey

Mary Elizabeth Huskey

Sep 26, 2017

MARY ELIZABETH HUSKEY, age 86, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday evening, September 26, 2017 at the Life Care Center of Jefferson City. She was a member of the Swanns Chapel Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Tennessee Handbags. Preceded in death by her husband, Cleo Huskey, Sr. and son, Mike Huskey. She is survived by her sons,...

Brenda Riley McCall

Brenda Riley McCall

Sep 26, 2017

BRENDA “RILEY” MCCALL, age 74, of New Market, TN went to be with the Lord and to join her beloved son Bart, on September 26, 2017 at home, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of Strawberry Plains First Baptist Church and was a devout Christian. Retired from Summit Medical Group with over...

Johnny  Glenn Ivy, Sr.

Johnny Glenn Ivy, Sr.

Sep 23, 2017

JOHNNY GLENN IVY, SR., age 64, of White Pine, TN passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Ivy; brother, Stanley Ivy; and sister, Janet Ivy. He is survived by his mother, Vergie Ivy; sons, Johnny Ivy, Jr. and David Ivy (Harlow); daughters, Nicole Lifford (Josh) and Christina Bacon (Matt); grandchildren, Jacob, Landon,...

FANNIE M.  LEWIS

FANNIE M. LEWIS

Sep 22, 2017

FANNIE M. FRANCE LEWIS, age 82 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday afternoon, September 22, 2017 at her home following a brief illness. She was of the Baptist faith and was retired from the Hoagie Shop of Jefferson City after 22 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Lewis; son, Darrell Lewis; parents, Oscar and Florence...

T. Michael Cheaves

T. Michael Cheaves

Sep 21, 2017

T. MICHAEL CHEAVES, age 66, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at his home. Preceded in death by parents, Zuna Lee and Jane Anna Cheaves; sister, Nancy Diane Morton. He was a retired detective from Knox County Sheriffs Department. He was a Colonel in the Division Cavalry Brigade and Commanding Officer of the First Tennessee Cavalry....

Walter "Wally" Hugh Baker

Walter "Wally" Hugh Baker

Sep 20, 2017

Walter "Wally" Hugh Baker, 71 of Cocke County, TN lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 20th, 2017. He was born Tuesday, October 2nd, 1945 to Mr. Thomas Walter Baker and Mrs. Pearl James Baker. I could write this obituary about all the family and friends he was proceeded in death by, and all the family and friends he...

Bill Ray Shands

Bill Ray Shands

Sep 19, 2017

BILL RAY SHANDS, age 80, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at home September 19, 2017 following a lingering illness. He was a faithful member of Flat Gap Baptist Church, and was serving as a Trustee at the time of his death. He served his country for two years in the U. S. Army and then three years in the...

Jewell Dean Bateman Bolden

Jewell Dean Bateman Bolden

Sep 17, 2017

Jewell Dean Bateman Bolden, 69, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Heritage Center. She was the wife of Donald Bolden and was a member of Mill Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Donald Bolden; daughter, Leigh Ann Roop of Knoxville; son, John David Kirby of Jefferson City; grandchildren, Cydney Kirby, William Roop, and Astrid...

Nellie Carmichael

Nellie Carmichael

Sep 16, 2017

Nellie B. Carmichael, age 85 of White Pine passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017. She is a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church after being a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church for 67 years. She was saved at 11 years old and baptized in the French Broad River. She is a 1949 graduate of Sevier County High School...

David Richard  Hiday

David Richard Hiday

Sep 16, 2017

DAVID RICHARD HIDAY, age 83 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday evening, September 16, 2017 at his home. He was a member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church; veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from Magnavox. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Gladys Hiday; sisters, Sandy and Shirley Hiday and son-in-law, Ken Fuller....

Imogene D. Whillock

Imogene D. Whillock

Sep 15, 2017

IMOGENE DOUGLAS WHILLOCK, age 95 of Kodak, TN passed away Friday evening, September 15, 2017. She was born January 27, 1922 the daughter of the late A.J. and Frances (Lowe) Douglas of Jefferson Co. She was a member of the Piedmont Baptist Church and spent her working years at Tennessee Handbags, Whiteway and Hodge Clothing Store. Imogene was a loving...

Charlie E. McDaniel

Charlie E. McDaniel

Sep 14, 2017

CHARLIE E. MCDANIEL, age 80, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 at his home. He was a member of Mill Springs Baptist Church and retired from MSHA after 28 years. Preceded in death by wife, Shirley McDaniel, daughter, Donna Shelton; grandmother, Mattie McDaniel; mother, Bessie (Sweetheart) Ellison; and sister, Jean Shelton. He is survived by his...

Willis "Bud" Harold Bales

Willis "Bud" Harold Bales

Sep 14, 2017

WILLIS HAROLD "BUD" BALES, age 83, of Talbott, TN passed away at UT Medical Center on Thursday, September 14, 2017. He was born December 1, 1933 in Jefferson City to the late Frank and Lerleane Bales. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired from American Enka Corporation with 35 years of...