OBITUARIES

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....

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...

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...

Mar 13, 2017

Inez Klaserner, born November 1, 1930, age 86, of Talbott, TN passed away at her residence on March 13, 2017. Inez was a member of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson City, TN, where she served for many years. She was a loving and devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and friend, who always put others before herself. She...

Mar 12, 2017

MSG (Ret.) TERRY L. BRADY, age 64, of New Market, TN passed away on March 12, 2017 at Beverly Park Place. He was a retired MSG with the United States Army Reserve after 27 years of service, and was the former owner of Brady Tool Service. He was a member of Dumplin Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Cecil...

Mar 9, 2017

Nora L. Chapman, age 67 of Morristown, passed away at UT Medical Center on Thursday, March 9, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Jess Chapman, parents Wilbert and Dorothy Cease and brothers, Jim and Dennis Cease. Suvivors include her children; Brenda (Matt) Cober, Tammy Chapman and Jess Chapman Jr, grandchildren; Jacob Cober, Joshua Cober,...

Mar 8, 2017

Patricia Ann Kyle Williams, departed her earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, March 8, 2017. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 1:00pm at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Patricia was born in Ft. Worth, TX on October 13, 1947 and has been a resident of Jefferson City, TN for...

Mar 8, 2017

CRISTI LYNN DELONG, age 48, of Rutledge, TN passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She was a 1986 graduate of Saratoga High School and a 1992 graduate of R.P.I., a member of the Women of the Moose, and the Elks Club. Survived by husband, Scott Silber; mother, Mary Delong; sister, Natalie Delong and husband Bill Butler; niece, Pepper Butler; and...

Mar 8, 2017

BETH A. HODGE, age 47, of New Market, TN passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 8, 2017 at her home. She was born November 27, 1969 in Binghamton, NY. She was a college graduate having earned her Master’s Degree and her present employ was as an accountant for American Accessories International of Knoxville, TN. Beth is survived by her husband, Dale...

Mar 8, 2017

Patty Simpkins Dotson, age 84, of White Pine, TN and formerly of Red Jacket, WV was called by our Lord and Savior to take her place in her heavenly home on March 8th, 2017. Born August 7, 1932 in Newtown, WV she was the daughter of the late Guy and Vicie Simpkins. In addition to her parents, she was also...

Mar 6, 2017

FREIDA M. JONES, age 66, of Dandridge, TN passed away March 6, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Tommy Jones; parents, Leford and Frances Lindsey Patterson; brothers, Lillard, Donnie and Kenny Patterson. She is survived by son, Terry Jones; grandson, Michael Pope (Michelle Cupp); great-grandson, Michael Pope, Jr.; sisters, Darlene Boling, Helen Tipton and Evelyn Foland; many nieces and nephews....

Mar 6, 2017

JACK W. WHITSON, age 80, of Jefferson City, TN and formerly of Somerset, KY passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at his residence following a lingering illness. He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church in Somerset, KY. Preceded in death by parents, Shorty and Mae Whitson; sister, carol Whitson Van Atler; brother, Roger Whitson. He is survived by...

Mar 5, 2017

LINDA WATKINS PHILLIPS, age 64, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at her home on March 5, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, residing in Jefferson City and New Market. She was a successful business woman owning several businesses with her husband, Johnny, in Jefferson and Scott Counties over the years. She has received numerous sales awards...

Mar 1, 2017

RALPH H. CANNON, age 82, of Morristown, TN passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Geraldine Cannon; son, Tommy Cannon. He was a member of Talbott Baptist Church, and was a loving father and grandfather. Survived by son, Joe Cannon; daughter, Ruth Sartain and husband, Homer; grandchildren, Jackson Cannon and wife Beth, Jessika Cannon; great-grandchildren, Daniel...

Mar 1, 2017

PAUL WOLFENBARGER, age 77, of Talbott, TN passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Holston Health and Rehab in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Nealie Wolfenbarger; and two infant daughters, Rhonda Gaye and Kimberly Rae. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Christine Wolfenbarger; and his son and daughter-in-law, James and Debbie...

Feb 28, 2017

LUCILLE MORRISETT, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the Jefferson City Health and Rehab. She was born June 18, 1939 to the late Rev. J. R. and Viola Hensley. Lucille attended the Jefferson City Church of God and was retired from Jeff-Co Pharmacy. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Hensley;...

Feb 27, 2017

Feb 26, 2017

NANCY J. CLAWSON LEMONS, age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning, February 26, 2017 at her home following an extended illness. She was born June 6, 1936 in Blairsville, PA, the daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Foust) Clawson. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army, member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge, and was...

Feb 25, 2017

Betty Ruth “Watkins” Fraley, age 75, of Morristown, TN and formerly of Jackson, KY, went to be with the Lord at 1:50 p.m. Sat. Feb. 25, 2017 at her residence following a lingering illness. She was surrounded by her family which was the love of her life. She was a Member of Mt. Vale Church of God. She was a...

Feb 24, 2017

Shirley Eller French, age 77 of Morristown, passed away at her home on Friday, February 24, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, William C. French, parents, Fain and Stella Eller and great-grandson Anthony Moss. She is survived by her children; Louise (Tony) Cagle of Mt Holly, NC, Teresa (Bobby) Darnell of Morristown and son Marty Atkins of...