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Evalena S Derrick

Evalena S Derrick

Apr 2, 2017

Evalena Stephenson Derrick, age 82 of the Point Pleasant Community, passed away at Physicians Regional Hospital on Sunday, April 2, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents; Raymond and Delsie Holt Stephenson and husband Tommy Derrick. She is survived by her sons and several other family members. Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017,...

Alvin A. Trentham

Alvin A. Trentham

Apr 2, 2017

ALVIN A. TRENTHAM, age 88, of New Market, TN passed away at 8:50 p.m. on April 2, 2017 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He played semi-pro baseball as a pitcher, coached youth baseball in Jefferson City for several years, and was very active in setting up the current Magnavox field while employed at Magnavox. He was an...

Judy Diane Blanchard

Judy Diane Blanchard

Apr 1, 2017

Judy Diane Blanchard, age 57 of White Pine, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 1, 2017 after an extended illness. She is preceded in death by husband Jeff Blanchard; father, Jack Reynolds and nephew Jack Rooster Reynolds. She is survived by her son William Jack Rayle; grandson, Carson Rayle; mother Ann Reynolds; brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Teresa...

Luther Hubert (L.H.) McGhee

Luther Hubert (L.H.) McGhee

Apr 1, 2017

Luther Hubert (L.H.) McGhee, age 75, of New Market, TN passed away 10:00 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017 at his residence following a brief illness. He was a member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church. He was a retired miner from Asarco with 34 years of service. He was a Vietnam Vet having served in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death...

Aileen M. Taylor

Aileen M. Taylor

Mar 31, 2017

Aileen M. Taylor, age 92 who resided at Regency Retirement Village of Morristown, and formally of White Pine, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017, at Lakeway Regional Hospital in Morristown after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Taylor; parents, Sam and Alma Miller; sister Wilma Miller, twin sister Halideen M. Holbert and her husband...

Jimmy Ray Brooks

Jimmy Ray Brooks

Mar 29, 2017

JIMMY RAY BROOKS, JR. (TIGER), 56 years old, born August 19, 1960. He went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2017. Preceded in death by his sister, Donna “Cookie” Cate. He is survived by his daughter, Brandy Lewis; parents, Jimmy Sr. and Betty Brooks; sister, Sharon (Ted) Cate; brothers, David (Billie) Brooks and Michael Brooks; several grandchildren, nieces...

Dora E. Odum Ferguson

Dora E. Odum Ferguson

Mar 28, 2017

DORA E. ODUM FERGUSON, age 90, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday morning, March 28, 2017. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge and attended the New Beginnings Church of God, and also was a member of the Martha Dandridge Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her husband, Guy C....

John Morie

John Morie

Mar 27, 2017

John Morie, age 82 of White Pine, passed away at Newport Medical Center on Monday, March 27, 2017. He is a member of Nina Baptist Church and retired from Lea-Wayne Knitting Mill. He is preceded in death by his parents; Frank and Florence Morie, brother Bud Morie, sister Helen Rice and son Eddie Jones. He is survived by his loving...

Billy Ray Lawson

Billy Ray Lawson

Mar 21, 2017

Billy Ray Lawson, age 55 of White Pine, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at UT Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Bobbie Lawson. He is survived by his children, Brad (Julie) Lawson and Cenia (Matt) Lamb, grandchildren, Ian Lawson and Waylon Lamb, sisters, Claudine (Steve) Harris and Dorcas (Louie) Phillips, also several...

Sue Combs Lawson

Sue Combs Lawson

Mar 21, 2017

SUE COMBS LAWSON, age 76, of Grass Valley, CA and originally from Rutledge, TN, passed away on March 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Lillian Combs; brother, Wallace Combs; and sister, Joann Bates. She is survived by the love of her life, husband Reginald Lawson; children, Dan Lawson, Suzie Lawson and Bobby Lawson, all...

Bobbie J. Brown

Bobbie J. Brown

Mar 21, 2017

BOBBIE J. BROWN, age 83, Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 following an extended illness. Bobbie was born December 27, 1931 in Knoxville, TN, the daughter of the late Hobart and Clara (Davis) Moore. She was a member of the French Broad Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn Brown....

Patricia Ann Wingate

Patricia Ann Wingate

Mar 19, 2017

Patricia Ann Wingate, 60, of White Pine, TN, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 19, 2017. She was born in Clinton, TN on September 7th 1956 to Adelyn and Charles "Buck" Green. Patricia was a professional artist, exceptional in her work, and loved to draw horses and paint landscapes. A very spiritual person, she loved animals and always put others...

Evelyn Joan Cochran Phillips

Evelyn Joan Cochran Phillips

Mar 19, 2017

EVELYN JOAN COCHRAN PHILLIPS, age 60, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully at Tennova North in Knoxville on March 19, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, Beecher and Helen Cochran; grandparents, Bruce and Sallie Cochran, and Jack and Bonnie Prater; brother-in-law, Chris Bowling; niece, Michelle Miller. She is survived by her loving husband, Scotty Phillips; brother, Jack Cochran...

Benjamin Ross Towels

Benjamin Ross Towels

Mar 19, 2017

Benjamin Ross Towles was extraordinary. On March 19, 2017 the world lost a very strong and courageous young man. In his short life he touched so many with his smile, his wit, his personality and his unwavering will to live. Benjamin Ross Towles was born on June 7th, 1994 to Michelle R. Reff. When Ben was three months old his...

James Arthur LeClair

James Arthur LeClair

Mar 18, 2017

JIM LeCLAIR, age 73 of Talbott, TN passed away Saturday morning, March 18, 2017 at his home. He was born, April 17, 1943 in Haverhill, MA the son of the late Joffree and Pricillia Donovan LeClair. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during the Vietnam Conflict and was a retired electronics engineer with the Toshiba Corp....

Diane  Bradford Vick

Diane Bradford Vick

Mar 18, 2017

DIANE BRADFORD VICK, age 63 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017. She was born June 29, 1953 in Richmond, VA the daughter of the late Carrol and Rebecca (Cheeley) Bradford. Diane was witty, stubborn and the most loving wife and mother, grandmother one could have and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of...

Kenneth C. Dean

Kenneth C. Dean

Mar 18, 2017

Kenneth C. Dean, age 82 of White Pine, passed away at Heritage Center in Morristown on Saturday, March 18, 2017. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served proudly while in Korea. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Bertha Dean and daughter-in-law, Kay Dean. He is survived by his loving wife...

William B. "Cotton" Cole

William B. "Cotton" Cole

Mar 16, 2017

William B. “Cotton” Cole, 86, of Dandridge, TN, passed away peacefully in his sleep (or lost his brief battle with cancer) in the early hours of March 16, 2017. Born in Dandridge, TN to Brisco and Laura Cody Cole, he went on to serve in the Army during the Korean War and retired from TDOT after many years of service....

Charlie Mae Bozeman

Charlie Mae Bozeman

Mar 15, 2017

Charlie Mae Bozeman, age 100 of Jefferson City, TN, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Signature Lifestyles of Jefferson City. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City and attended Bethel Mission Baptist Church of New Market. She was a retired secretary from Johnson Spring Factory with 30 years of service and was...

George  Louis "Robie" Robertson

George Louis "Robie" Robertson

Mar 14, 2017

George Louis “Robie” Robertson, Sr., age 82 of Jefferson City, TN and formerly of North Augusta, SC, passed away suddenly at 4:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He retired from Westinghouse with 32 years of service and also retired from Belvedere Pharmacy in South Carolina with 15 years of service. He was a Veteran of the...