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John Theodore "JT" Sinard

John Theodore "JT" Sinard

Feb 11, 2016

John Theodore “JT” Sinard, age 87 of White Pine, passed away at his home in White Pine on February 11, 2016. He was a member and deacon of Jesus is Lord Mission Ministry Church in White Pine. He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Tessie Fox Sinard, son, Clifton Sinard, brothers and sister, Charles Sinard, Ella Mae...

Bonnie Jean Choate

Bonnie Jean Choate

Feb 11, 2016

BONNIE JEAN CHOATE, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 11, 2016, after a brief illness. On the same date in 2005, her beloved son, Richard also went to be with the Lord. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City for 51 years, where she was a member of...

Rebecca Shanell Thompson

Rebecca Shanell Thompson

Feb 11, 2016

REBECCA SHANELL THOMPSON went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2016. She was a greeter at Heritage Fellowship in Jefferson City. She had a hug for every person she met. She had recently moved into a group home in Greeneville, TN. She is survived by her parents, Carolynn and Chester, and her two brothers, Marshall and Nathan Thompson....

Hugh "Payne" Rainwater

Hugh "Payne" Rainwater

Feb 9, 2016

Hugh "Payne" Rainwater, age 100, of Knoxville, TN passed away on February 9, 2016. He was born on November 1, 1915, the son of the late Jesse and Bertie (Blazer) Rainwater in the Sandy Ridge Community of Dandridge where he grew up. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. Payne retired from the...

Denis Savard

Denis Savard

Feb 8, 2016

DENIS SAVARD, age 63, passed away on February 9, 2016 at his home in Dandridge, TN. He was born in Windsor, Ontario, the son of Leo and Rita Savard, and brother to Roger and Larry Savard. He will be remembered for his extensive love for family and friends. He is survived by his two daughters, Kristy Williams and Stacy Grubbs;...

Charles Virgil Forrester

Charles Virgil Forrester

Feb 7, 2016

CHARLES VIRGIL FORRESTER, age 74, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 7, 2016. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Magna View Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and an employee of Lenzing Fibers for 37 years. Preceded in death by parents, Dallas and Virgie Forrester; sister,...

Cynthia 'Bryant' LeMarr

Cynthia 'Bryant' LeMarr

Feb 6, 2016

CINDY BRYANT LEMARR "All about Jesus, not about me.." were Cindy's frequent words when her diagnosis of ovarian cancer and resulting hospitalization began in early December, 2015. Loving, selfless and optimistic, Cindy faced the reality of this disease with unfailing dignity and incredible courage. She never complained, and her heart's concern was always for her husband and her family.. Her...

Brenda "B. J." Hixon Collins

Brenda "B. J." Hixon Collins

Feb 5, 2016

BRENDA “B. J.” HIXON COLLINS, age 63, of Talbott, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 05, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Owen Hixon and Alyne “Daniel” Jarnigan. She was a member of Community Chapel Baptist Church. Survived by daughter, Donna Rickard (Daniel); grandchildren, Deaven, Dylan and Delaney Rickard; brother, Christopher Scott Jarnigan (Tracy); sisters...

Reva Frerichs Arnwine

Reva Frerichs Arnwine

Feb 4, 2016

REVA “FRERICHS” ARNWINE, age 85, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was a devoted aunt and friend to many, especially all her Avon customers. Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Flora Frerichs; brothers, Elton, Wayford, Rue, and Kenneth Frerichs; sisters, Myrle, Thelva...

Gordon R. Wardwell

Gordon R. Wardwell

Feb 1, 2016

Gordon Richardson Wardwell, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016. Gordon was born on November 18, 1940 in Lewiston, Maine, the son of the late Cyrus and Edna Wardwell. Gordon was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Judy “Chick” Wardwell and his sisters, Joan Clement and Annette Carter. He is survived by his children: Sheila (Chad) Kageleiry...

Kenneth "John" Childress

Kenneth "John" Childress

Jan 31, 2016

KENNETH “JOHN” CHILDRESS, age 95 of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016. He was born September 10 , 1920 in Knoxville, TN the son of the late Hugh L. Childress and Viola Washam Childress and was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Mildred Christine Childress; sisters, Maybell Hogue, Martha Edens; brothers, Vady Wilkerson, Arthur...

Bobby Lee Shaw

Bobby Lee Shaw

Jan 30, 2016

Bobby Lee Shaw, age 72, of Jefferson City, TN, member of Buffalo Baptist Church of Rutledge, TN, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at UT Hospital after an extended illness. He spent 17 years as a law enforcement officer with Jefferson City Police Department, former miner with US Steel Corporation, and retired from TVR. Preceded in death by his parents,...

J.C "Rip" Holdway

J.C "Rip" Holdway

Jan 30, 2016

J.C. “Rip” Holdway, age 87 of the Point Pleasant Community, passed away in Morristown on Saturday, January 30, 2016. “Rip” was retired from American Enka after 39 years of service. He attended McCowan Creek Church of God for over 60 years and was a prominent figure in the Point Pleasant Community. He is preceded in death by his parents, David...

Glenn "Doc" Scarlett

Glenn "Doc" Scarlett

Jan 29, 2016

GLENN “DOC” SCARLETT, age 85 of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday afternoon, January 29, 2016 at his home in the Deep Springs Community. He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Scarlett. Doc is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Wanda Patterson Scarlett; daughter, Darlene (Dan) Queener of Spring Hill, TN; son, Dale (Sandy) Scarlett of Dandridge;...

James Robert Secrets

James Robert Secrets

Jan 29, 2016

JAMES ROBERT SECRETS, age 92, of Talbott, TN, born in Washington County, Ohio on September 28, 1923, went to be with Jesus on January 29, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, brother and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances (Junie) Secrets; daughter, Connie Plasencia (Ron); two granddaughters, Aimee Lee Snider (Ben), and Dana Rene` Nies (Paul);...

Belinda Lenora Lowe

Belinda Lenora Lowe

Jan 29, 2016

Belinda Lenora Lowe (Special Daughter), age 55 of Jefferson City, TN, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2016 at Select Specialty of Fort Sanders following a brief illness. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her special dad, Cicero Sane, grandparents, Henry and Lenora Lowe, and grandmother, Jennie Vee Collins. She is survived...

Diana Rose Sullivan

Diana Rose Sullivan

Jan 27, 2016

Diana Rose Sullivan, age 60 of Morristown, passed away at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and she will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Frank R. Sullivan, 3 sons; Jerome, Christopher and Frank, also 10grandchildren, 3 brothers also several...

Norma J. Manders

Norma J. Manders

Jan 27, 2016

NORMA J. MANDERS, age 89 of New Market, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. She was born and raised in Pine Island, MN and following graduation from high school she attended the Winona State Teachers College before marrying and raising her family. Norma will be remembered for her love of all animals and enjoyed...

Can Potter

Can Potter

Jan 26, 2016

CAN POTTER, age 89, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 following a brief illness. He attended the Dandridge Full Gospel Ministries Church and was a retired coal miner with Elkhorn Coal Co. Preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Jean Potter; son Lonnie Potter; grandson, Joe Holmes, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Holmes of...

Boudrau C. "Boodie" McCarter

Boudrau C. "Boodie" McCarter

Jan 25, 2016

BOUDRAU C. “BOODIE” McCARTER, age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday evening, January 25, 2016. She was the daughter of the late L.D. and Ollie Smith and was preceded in death by her brother, Theodore Smith. Boodie worked for the Knox Co. Schools in the food service department for 17 years and later for the Wagon Wheel Restaurant for...