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David Elmer Gale

David Elmer Gale

Apr 23, 2017

DAVID ELMER GALE, age 72, of Dandridge, TN passed away on April 23, 2017. He was born October 15, 1944 in Peekskill, NY. He was retired from IBM in Mechanicsburg, PA, was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, having served two tours of duty in Vietnam, was a member of the Port Orange Bible Study Group, and the Navy...

William "Bill" J Sibley

William "Bill" J Sibley

Apr 22, 2017

William James “Bill” Sibley of Baneberry, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 22, 2017. He is a veteran of the US Air Force and retired from the Chrysler Corporation. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Alva Sibley, sisters, Kathryn Jane, Mary Lou and Diane Alva. He is survived by his wife, Tina Sibley who...

Holly Swearingen

Holly Swearingen

Apr 22, 2017

HOLLY SWEARINGEN, age 34 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday morning, April 22, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital, Powell, TN following a sudden illness. She is survived by her husband, George Swearingen; father and mother, James “Eddie” Smith Margaret “Sissy “ Smith; beloved brother, Brandon Smith; 2 “daughter nieces, Torissia Seymour and Lekiesha Elmore; very special “extra brothers”, Josh Miller,...

Ernest E. Criswell

Ernest E. Criswell

Apr 22, 2017

ERNEST E. CRISWELL, AGE 74 OF DANDRIDGE, TN FORMERLY OF BRYSON CITY, NC PASSED AWAY Saturday, APRIL 22, 2017 AT HIS HOME. HE WAS BORN November 13, 1942 THE SON OF THE LATE ROBERT EUGENE AND MARIAN JUNE CRISWELL. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS SON, ROBERT CRISWELL AND BROTHER, JOHN CRISWELL. ERNEST IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE, BETH...

Clyde Oliver Riley

Clyde Oliver Riley

Apr 20, 2017

CLYDE OLIVER RILEY, age 84, of Tampa, FL and formerly of East Tennessee passed away on April 20, 2017 at the James Haley Veterans Hospital after a long fight with COPD. Born in Knoxville, TN in 1933, raised in a boys' home in Mount Olive, TN from age two until he joined the United States Air Force in 1950. Stationed...

Marjorie Gammon Smith

Marjorie Gammon Smith

Apr 19, 2017

MARJORIE GAMMON SMITH, age 87, of White Pine, TN passed away April 19, 2017 at her home after a long illness. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of White Pine, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Glenn R. Smith; parents, Charles Lee Gammon and Marguarite Hammer Gammon; brothers, Edwin...

Nikki King

Nikki King

Apr 16, 2017

NIKKI KING, age 39, of Sevierville, TN passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at LeConte Medical Center. Beloved wife of Bryan King and mother of Damian King. She is also survived by her mother, Gina Gregoire (Neil); sister, Erin Yoe (James); father, Robert Wright (Denise); mother-in-law, Tina Woods (Brian); several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and...

Sherry  L.  Punko

Sherry L. Punko

Apr 16, 2017

Sherry Lee Punko, age 59, of Dandridge TN, passed away on April 16, 2017. She was a free spirit who loved nature and the outdoors. She is survived by Michael, her husband of 39 years; mother and father Ann and Neal Puckett, brother Steve (Karen) Puckett, sister Lisa (Tim) Smith, brother Jerome (Sharon) Puckett, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins....

Jack Owen Horner

Jack Owen Horner

Apr 13, 2017

JACK OWEN HORNER, age 65, of Talbott, TN died peacefully, surrounded by family on April 13, 2017. Jack was the owner and proprietor of The Corner, board member of the TN Recycling Coalition, former chief and founding member of the West Hamblen County Volunteer Fire Department. Additionally, Jack was a long-time employee of Goodwill Industries and Rural Metro in Knoxville....

John H. Owens

John H. Owens

Apr 12, 2017

JOHN H. OWENS, Sr. age 76, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday evening, April 12, 2017 following a brief illness. He was born December 19, 1940 in Knoxville, TN, the son of the late Henry and Dorothy Owens. John was well known in the Dandridge Community, having owned and operated the Wagon Wheel Restaurant for 23 years and the Owens...

Mary Jo Denton

Mary Jo Denton

Apr 12, 2017

MARY JO DENTON, age 82, of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Kindred Nursing Home in Knoxville, TN. She was of the Methodist faith. She graduated from Maury High School in Dandridge, TN and shortly after moved to Nashville, TN, where she continued her education and worked for several years before moving...

Earl Matheny

Earl Matheny

Apr 11, 2017

EARL MATHENY, SR., age 70 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Pikeville, KY passed away Tuesday evening, April 11, 2017. He was a retired coal miner having worked many years for the Scotts Branch Coal Mine of Pikeville, KY. Earl was a veteran of the U.S. Army, member of the Zebulon Church of Christ and the Muddy Creek Freewill Baptist Church....

Ora Williams Underwood

Ora Williams Underwood

Apr 11, 2017

ORA WILLIAMS UNDERWOOD, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN left behind those who loved her and went to be with the One who loved her best on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Having been saved young in life, Mrs. Ora was centered in God’s love. No matter the difficulties she faced, her love was never waning and was truly proof of...

Dorothy Mislick

Dorothy Mislick

Apr 10, 2017

DOROTHY MISLICK, age 90, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was born August 23, 1926 in Queens, New York, the daughter of the late Robert and Leopoldine Dreigert Koch. She will be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother who cared for her family and was...

Michael W. Daniels

Michael W. Daniels

Apr 9, 2017

MICHAEL W. DANIELS age 68, of Talbott, TN passed away at 6:02 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville after an extended illness. He was a retired truck driver and a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served during the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Marie Cope; daughter, Amanda White (Donaldo...

Jessa Amaya Mounts

Jessa Amaya Mounts

Apr 6, 2017

JESSA AMAYA MOUNTS, age two months and four days, passed away Thursday evening, April 6, 2017 at East TN Children’s Hospital. She is survived by her mother, Morgan F. Mounts; grandparents, Carla Mounts, Arvid Mounts, Jr. and Darrell Humphrey; great-grandparents, Johnny and Paulette Cline; special aunts, Madeline Lindsey and Jordan Mounts. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation and...

Rans Damron

Rans Damron

Apr 6, 2017

RANS DAMRON, age 88, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday afternoon, April 6, 2017 at his home. He was born January 29, 1929 in Pikeville, KY, the son of the late Wayne and Dolly (McCown) Damron. Rans was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retired from Martin Marietta in 1991 after 36 years, and moved to Tennessee where he designed...

Eugene "Gene" Swann

Eugene "Gene" Swann

Apr 4, 2017

EUGENE “GENE” SWANN, age 75, of Talbott, TN passed away on Tuesday evening, April 4, 2017 at his home. He was retired from Magnavox with 37 years of service, and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Edna Swann; brothers, Winston and Howard Swann. He is survived by his...

Ronnie Lynn Roach

Ronnie Lynn Roach

Apr 4, 2017

RONNIE LYNN ROACH, age 57, of Dandridge, TN went to begin his journey with his heavenly father on April 4, 2017 at his home from a brave fight with cancer while surrounded by his family. He enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, playing his guitar and being with family and friends. He was employed by Lakeway Container, where he worked for 28...

Johnny Wayne Robbins

Johnny Wayne Robbins

Apr 3, 2017

REV. JOHNNY WAYNE ROBBINS, age 62, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Member of Dandridge Apostolic Church and retired from Westmoreland Coal Company. Survived by wife, Nina Robbins; children, Christy Dawn Garrett, Timothy Matthew Robbins (Tabatha), Anita Michelle Garrett, Shinia Maria Johnson (Joseph); five grandchildren;...