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James "Doyle" McDaniel

James "Doyle" McDaniel

Nov 2, 2016

JAMES “DOYLE” MCDANIEL, age 71, of Strawberry Plains, TN went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Doyle was a lifelong member of Strawberry Plains Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie A. “Mack” and Georgia Inez Smith McDaniel; and his older brother, Robert Glenn McDaniel. Doyle is survived by his sons, Jason...

Mildred (Millie) C. Swafford

Mildred (Millie) C. Swafford

Oct 30, 2016

MILDRED C. “MILLIE” SWAFFORD, age 101, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning, October 30, 2016 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was a long-time member of the Green Hill Baptist Church, where her beloved husband Rev. D.H. Swafford was pastor for many years. Preceded in death by her husband, Douglas H. Swafford; son, Charles Carroll. Millie is survived...

Mabel Jo Whillock Atkins

Mabel Jo Whillock Atkins

Oct 30, 2016

MABEL JO WHILLOCK ATKINS of Dandridge passed away at home on Sunday, October 30th at the age of 90 from pancreatic cancer. She was a faithful lifelong member of Piedmont Baptist Church and the Loyal Soldiers Sunday School Class. Mabel Jo was retired from the Standard Knitting Mill where she worked for 46 ½ years. Preceded in death by her...

Nancy Cox-Lowe

Nancy Cox-Lowe

Oct 29, 2016

NANCY COX-LOWE, age 65, of Talbott, TN was reunited with her family in Heaven on October 29, 2016. She was a loving full time mother and grandmother who cherished her family. She was also an artist who loved to paint and draw. Preceded in death by her parents, John Cox, Sr. and Nannie Cox; sister, Patricia Sue Jackson; and brother,...

USAF MSGT (Ret) Ervin Samuel Fowler

USAF MSGT (Ret) Ervin Samuel Fowler

Oct 27, 2016

USAF MSGT (Retired) Ervin “Sam” Fowler, age 78 of White Pine, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his home. Sam was known as TallPine to some of his friends was a member of Brazelton Lodge #190 F&AM in Dandridge, and a Vietnam Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Bertha Fowler, 3 brothers...

Wilma T. (Bili) Ledgerwood

Wilma T. (Bili) Ledgerwood

Oct 25, 2016

Wilma T. (Bili) Ledgerwood, age 86, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Parkwest Medical Center following a brief illness. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson City. She was a retired nurse and Health Occupation Teacher of Jefferson County High School. She was a veteran, having served as a nurse in the...

Coy Douglas Roach

Coy Douglas Roach

Oct 23, 2016

Coy Douglas Roach, age 72, of Talbott, TN passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 23, 2016 from complications of a stroke. He was a member of New Blackwell Baptist Church and was retired from Briggs Industries with 34 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Dessie Mae Roach. He is survived by wife of 44 years, Ledena Longmire...

Dana Robinson

Dana Robinson

Oct 23, 2016

DANA ROBINSON, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Ridgeview Terrace Lifecare in Rutledge, TN. Dana was born in Middlesboro, KY. She retired from Carson Newman University in 2006 after 18 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, F. D. and Melva Robinson. She is...

Jerry R. Holacka

Jerry R. Holacka

Oct 22, 2016

JERRY R. HOLACKA, of Rutledge, TN and formerly of Waco, TX passed away on October 22, 2016. He was a mechanical engineer with TXU for 35 years. He was dedicated to his family, friends, job, community and his church. Preceded in death by his parents, Edith and Raymond Holacka; and brother, Jim Holacka. Survived by wife, Linda Holacka; daughter, Stephanie...

Betty Maples Williams

Betty Maples Williams

Oct 20, 2016

BETTY MAPLES WILLIAMS, age 82, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday afternoon, October 20, 2016, at the Chandler House of Jefferson City. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge and will be remembered for her helpful kindness and volunteer work with hospice and caring for others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank...

Richard "Doug" Baker

Richard "Doug" Baker

Oct 20, 2016

Richard Douglas “Doug” Baker, age 67 of White Pine, passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Doug is prededed in death by his parents; Dr. E. R. Baker and Shirley B. Baker, brothers, James “Nim” and John and many good and longtime friends. Doug was a gun enthusiast and lifetime NRA member. This...

John Franklin Howell

John Franklin Howell

Oct 20, 2016

John Franklin Howell entered this world on Wednesday, July 6, 1927, in Jefferson City, Tennessee, and passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Carrie Howell; sisters, Christine Watkins Brabson and Iva Dean Howell Davis; brothers, Leon “Frog” Howell, Charles, and Richard Howell; and the love of...

Dorothy Jean Arwood Brown

Dorothy Jean Arwood Brown

Oct 20, 2016

Dorothy Jean Arwood Brown, age 75, of White Pine, TN passed away at Jefferson County Nursing Home on October 20, 2016. Dorothy was a member of Leadvale Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lacy Brown; her son, Joel Brown; and grandson, Jesse Brown; granddaughter, Lydia Brown. She is also survived by brothers; Tip (Carolyn) Arwood,...

Wayne Stuart Huskey

Wayne Stuart Huskey

Oct 18, 2016

WAYNE STUART HUSKEY, age 86, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at his home. He was born in Sevier County, TN, the son of the late Robert Lee and Cora Manning Huskey. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mildred Huskey Bradshaw and Lois Huskey; brothers, Frank, Cleo and John Huskey. Wayne was a member of...

Dusty Hutchinson

Dusty Hutchinson

Oct 17, 2016

DUSTY HUTCHINSON fell asleep in death October 17, 2016. She was born March 16, 1928 in Duncan, OK. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Ronald Hutchinson; her sons, Daniel Barry and wife, Esther; Barbara Barry, wife of son, Roger Barry, deceased; Douglas Barry, and wife, Ann; and William Barry and wife, Lorraine. Dusty was baptized as one...

Ora G Allen

Ora G Allen

Oct 17, 2016

Ora G. Allen, age 87 of White Pine, passed away at Jefferson City Health and Rehab on Monday, October 17, 2016. She was a member of Mt Zion Church of God in Baneberry. She is preceded in death by her son, Larry Williams. She is survived by her children: Jerry Williams, Barbara Calfee, Kay Vidak, Daniel Williams, Mary Atkins, Sandra...

Barbara  J. Kemppainen

Barbara J. Kemppainen

Oct 17, 2016

BARBARA J. KEMPPAINEN, age 75, of Talbott, TN passed away on October 17, 2016 at Parkwest Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Dora Waters. She graduated from National Mine High School in National Mine, MI, and was of the Episcopal faith. She is survived by her husband, John Kemppainen; children, Richard Kemppainen of Talbott, TN, and Robert...

James Ratliff

James Ratliff

Oct 16, 2016

JAMES CURTIS “CURT” RATLIFF, age 73 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Greensburg, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 following an extended illness. He was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Dandridge and was a retired Teamsters Union truck driver with over 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Anna Ruth...

James E. (Jim) Rector

James E. (Jim) Rector

Oct 15, 2016

James E. (Jim) Rector, age 83, of Talbott, TN passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab following an extended illness. He was of the Baptist faith and a retired truck driver from Roadway Express with 31 years of service. Member of Tate Springs Masonic Lodge # 438. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite and...

Margaret  E. McCarter Williford

Margaret E. McCarter Williford

Oct 10, 2016

MARGARET E. McCARTER WILLIFORD, of Jefferson County, TN, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at Baptist Health Care Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clark D. Williford and parents, Noah and Nancy Jo Catlett McCarter. Margaret is survived by her two daughters, Sharon Jill Williford and husband, Bruce Harris and Vicki Raybeck and husband, Jim; grandson, Chris...