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Lida Francis "Sis" Burnett Cornwell

Lida Francis "Sis" Burnett Cornwell

Jan 31, 2017

LIDA FRANCIS “SIS” BURNETT CORNWELL, age 85, of Talbott, TN passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was a member of the Talbott Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a former partner of Burnett Produce of Morristown. Preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd T. and Rural Burnett; sister, Susie B. West; brothers, Keith Burnett, Lloyd “Tub”...

Sylvia Gail Ball

Sylvia Gail Ball

Jan 29, 2017

Sylvia “Gail” Ball, age 76 of White Pine, passed away after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Gail drove a Jefferson Co. school bus for 26 years. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church of White Pine. Gail enjoyed “Her” school bus children and many still visited her until the end. Gail also enjoyed family gatherings with...

Garry B. Hurley

Garry B. Hurley

Jan 29, 2017

Garry B. Hurley, age 68 of Morristown, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, January 29, 2017. He was a retired custodian from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where he was a member. Garry was a loving Uncle and Brother who was very proud of his family. He is preceded in death by his parents;...

Gary Wayne Cameron

Gary Wayne Cameron

Jan 29, 2017

GARY WAYNE CAMERON, age 67, of Rutledge, TN passed away suddenly at 5:40 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2017 at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in the Vietnam era, and retired from the U. S. Postal service with 25 years of service. His favorite hobbies were working...

Gary D. Whaley

Gary D. Whaley

Jan 28, 2017

GARY D. WHALEY, age 50, of the Chestnut Hill Community, Dandridge, TN died Saturday, January 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, R.C. (Sam) and Trula Sims. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Whaley; children, Ashley (Josh) Hancock, David (Brianne) Whaley, Darrick Whaley, Tiffany Whaley and James Draeger; grandchildren, Kloe and Kayden Hancock, Ansley, Trinity Whaley...

Jimmy L. Mantooth

Jimmy L. Mantooth

Jan 27, 2017

JIMMY L. MANTOOTH, age 61, of New Market, TN passed away Friday morning, January 27, 2017 at Select Specialty North Health Center. He was a retired employee of the Asarco Mines and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Mantooth. He is survived by his children, Dustin (Robin) Mantooth and Brandon...

Bonnie Jean Young

Bonnie Jean Young

Jan 25, 2017

Bonnie Jean “Big Bonnie” Young, 87, formerly of Jefferson City, TN passed away at The Heritage Center of Morristown with her family by her side on Wed, Jan. 25, 2017. Bonnie was the oldest member of the First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson City. She was retired from Magnavox after 36 years of service. She is preceded in death by her...

Joyce Sowders Nicely

Joyce Sowders Nicely

Jan 25, 2017

Joyce Sowders Nicely, age 70 of Baneberry, passed away at Park West Medical Center on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a 40+ year employee of ETHRA and attended First Baptist Church in Dandridge. She is preceded in death by her parents; Howard and Edith Ayers Sowders, brothers; William Jake and John Sowders, sisters;...

Clinton H. Francis

Clinton H. Francis

Jan 24, 2017

CLINTON H. FRANCIS, JR. age 68, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday morning, January 24, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville. He was the son of the late Clinton H. Francis, Sr. and Emily (Epley) Francis. Clinton was a retired employee of BASF and had served as a correction officer for the Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Dept. He attended Hosanna Church....

William "Shirl" Looney

William "Shirl" Looney

Jan 23, 2017

WILLIAM “SHIRL” LOONEY, age 74, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Pike County, KY passed away Monday evening, January 23, 2017 at his home. He was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church of Pikeville, KY. Shirl is survived by his wife, Emmie Jean Thacker Looney; children, Kenny Looney, Pamela Varble, Ginger Keener, Courtney Boyd and Shayla Joseph; 10...

Remes D. Long

Remes D. Long

Jan 20, 2017

REMES D. LONG, age 88 of Dandridge, TN was called home, Friday, January 20, 2017. He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge. Remes was preceded in death by his parents, Lum and Maude Long; sons, Jackie and Gary Long; infant daughter; brother, Arlie Long and sister, Imogene Patterson. He is survived by his wife,...

Jackie Meritta Nix Roberts

Jackie Meritta Nix Roberts

Jan 20, 2017

Jackie Meritta Nix Roberts, passed away on January 20, 2017 at The Heritage Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Madison County, North Carolina on June 25, 1931 to the late Grover Jack Nix and Nettie Parris Nix, to whom she was the last surviving child. She is preceded in death by her husband of...

Anna Faye Etherton

Anna Faye Etherton

Jan 19, 2017

ANNA FAYE ETHERTON, age 81 of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, January 19, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Toby and Mattie Burchfield and was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Etherton; sisters, Alma Ruth Williford, Virginia Malicoat Speck and Bobbie Gass; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Amos and Lela Etherton. Faye was a member of the Hills...

Wanda M. Carter

Wanda M. Carter

Jan 19, 2017

WANDA M. CARTER, age 74, of Rutledge, TN passed from this life on Thursday, January 19, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be missed by all her family and friends, but her life on this earth was just the beginning of a greater journey. She was a lifetime member of New Blackwell Baptist Church. Wanda had retired...

Ernest (E.O.) Otis Cole

Ernest (E.O.) Otis Cole

Jan 19, 2017

REV. ERNEST OTIS (E.O.) COLE passed away at 12:05 a.m. on January 19, 2017 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in 1921 to Ms. Roberta Miller of Mount Villa, AL. Partially raised by his grandmother, they came to McRoberts, KY and later moved to Weeksburg, KY where he finished grade school and finished high school...

Byrle W Marshall

Byrle W Marshall

Jan 17, 2017

Byrle W. Marshall of White Pine, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of White Pine. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Richard Marshall and parents George and Margaret Davis; Sisters Kathleen Alexander, Nina Sperry; Brothers Robert L. Davis, George Davis, James Lester Davis, Billy...

Stephen C. Veatch

Stephen C. Veatch

Jan 16, 2017

STEPHEN C. VEATCH, JR., age 80, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Milford, OH passed away Monday morning, January 16, 2017 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. Following his retirement as a Baptist minister he and his wife, Donna moved to Dandridge and joined the Green Hill Baptist Church. The family will receive friends and hold a service...

Patricia Darlene Hurst

Patricia Darlene Hurst

Jan 16, 2017

PATRICIA DARLENE HURST, age 61, of Dandridge, TN departed this life Monday, January 16, 2017 at her home. She was born August 24, 1955 in Knoxville, TN, the daughter of Roy Hurst and the late Trula (Garner) Hurst. She is survived by her father, Roy Hurst; brother, Melvin Hurst and wife Kanda; sister, Elizabeth Guzman and several nieces, nephews and...

Jo Ann Duncan Todd

Jo Ann Duncan Todd

Jan 15, 2017

Jo Ann Duncan Todd, age 76, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was of the Holiness faith. Preceded in death by parents, Chester and Rosabell Duncan; sisters, Virginia Owens and Vivian Trigaloff; brother, Larry Duncan and ex-husband, Raymon L. Todd. Survived by daughter and...

Anna Lee Cameron Underwood

Anna Lee Cameron Underwood

Jan 15, 2017

Anna Lee Cameron Underwood – age 96, Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Preceded into Eternal Life by husband and love of her life, John Arnold Underwood; parents, Bert and Ora Cameron; sisters and brothers-in-law Agnes Cameron Watson and Leo Watson, Knoxville; and...