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Helen Ruth Fox Allison France

Helen Ruth Fox Allison France

Jan 4, 2016

HELEN RUTH FOX ALLISON FRANCE, age 84, of Dandridge, TN went to be with her Savior on Monday, January 4, 2016 at her home. She was born January 19, 1931, the daughter of the late James and Rosa (Cloud) Fox. Helen was preceded in death by her husbands, Herb Allison and Richard France; brothers, J. Clarence “Bud”, Henry “Boodge” and...

Anna Mae Ailey Messer

Anna Mae Ailey Messer

Jan 3, 2016

Anna Mae (Ailey) Messer, age 86, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning January 03, 2016. She was born on November 5, 1929 and had lived in the Dandridge area all her life. Anna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She joins in heaven her parents, George and Ollie Ailey; her husband, Andrew Messer; brothers, George and...

Cora Biddle Horner

Cora Biddle Horner

Jan 2, 2016

CORA BIDDLE HORNER, age 94, of New Market, TN passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. She was a life time member of Talbott Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher until her health declined. She was an avid reader, gardener and cook, and she took much delight in sharing...

Debbie L. "Biggin" Maxey

Debbie L. "Biggin" Maxey

Jan 1, 2016

Debbie L. “Biggin” Maxey, went to her heavenly home on New Year’s Day 2016, having fought a long battle with illness. She was born the 10th day of December 1960 in Anderson, IN. Debbie spent most of her adult life employed as a manager in retail sales. Of the Methodist faith, she was a long time member of White Pine...

Pamela L. Bibbins

Pamela L. Bibbins

Jan 1, 2016

PAMELA L. BIBBINS, age 51, of Jefferson City, TN passed away January 1, 2016. Survived by daughters, April Rogers (Roy), and Leslie Harding; mother, Ora Sue Massey; grandchildren, Madison Harding and Tanner Reagan; brothers and sisters, Mike Tafoloa, Robert and Deidra Massey, Bobbie Sue Massey and Eddie Massey; several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at...

Edith D. McBee

Edith D. McBee

Dec 31, 2015

EDITH D. MCBEE, age 90, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on December 31, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born August 7, 1925 to the union of Ralph and Nellie (Tate) Donaldson. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John W. McBee; brothers, Ralph, Kenneth, Lonas (Pete), Joe and John Donaldson; sisters, Margaret Langston, Betty Donaldson,...

Gary Cate

Gary Cate

Dec 30, 2015

GARY CATE, age 74, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was the son of the late Clyde and Evaudna (Mason) Cate, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge. Gary is survived by his wife, Dorothy Cate; sisters, Betty (Alfred) Ballard, Celeste (Condon) Batson, Wanda (Jim) Smith and Joann (James) Morgan; brothers, Carroll...

Keith Douglas Ryman

Keith Douglas Ryman

Dec 27, 2015

Keith (Coach) Ryman, age 59 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday, December, 27, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife Lynne Ryman, parents, Paul and Betty Ryman, and sister, Paula Ryman. He was a member of the Lions Club, retired Special Education Teacher with Jefferson County for 30 years. For the last 20 years, Keith was a...

Kathleen R. Covington

Kathleen R. Covington

Dec 25, 2015

KATHLEEN R. COVINGTON, age 81, of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday morning, December 25, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Clara Thomas and was preceded in death by son, Charles (Doc); 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Kathleen was a beloved mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived...

Annette  "Cockrell" Calloway

Annette "Cockrell" Calloway

Dec 25, 2015

Annette Cockrell Calloway age 70 of New Market, while at home with family answered the call on December 25, 2015, and in a twinkling of an eye, was in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ forevermore. Annette was a strong, independent woman who loved to make life worth living. She had a lifelong passion for music and sang her...

Tommy S. Jones

Tommy S. Jones

Dec 24, 2015

TOMMY S. JONES, age 61, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, December 24, 2015. Son of the late Douglas and Viola (Jarnigan) Jones, he was a former employee of Star Construction Co. Tommy is survived by his wife, Freida Patterson Jones; son, Terry Jones; grandson, Michael Pope; brothers, David (Sue) Jones, Bill (Carolyn) Jones, and Dale ( Mary) Jones....

Winnifred Depew

Winnifred Depew

Dec 20, 2015

WINNIFRED DEPEW, age 89, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Knoxville, TN passed away on December 20, 2015. A loving mother, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Fred. E. Depew Sr.; her oldest son, Fred E. Depew Jr.; parents, Burris and Georgia Campbell; brother, Burris Campbell Jr.; stepmother, Sally Campbell;...

Ralph G. Byrd

Ralph G. Byrd

Dec 17, 2015

RALPH G. BYRD, age 90, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday afternoon, December 17, 2015 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home following an extended illness. He was a member of the Hills Union United Methodist Church. He was retired from General Motors after 30 years and returned to Jefferson County following his retirement. Preceded in death by his mother, Nova...

Margaret Evelyn Brown Hensley

Margaret Evelyn Brown Hensley

Dec 14, 2015

MARGARET EVELYN BROWN HENSLEY, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully December 14, 2015. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Jefferson City. Margaret was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and businesswoman. She was dedicated to her husband and family. Her greatest joy was knowing that the love that she and her husband, Casper, shared was responsible for...

Fred W. Walker

Fred W. Walker

Dec 11, 2015

REV. FRED W. WALKER, SR., age 95, of Dandridge, TN went to be with his heavenly father on December 11, 2015 following an extended illness. He was born February 13, 1920, the son of the late S.G. and Selma (Killion) Walker, Sr. He was a native of Jefferson County, TN, and while attending high school he received his calling to...

Don Edward Forrester

Don Edward Forrester

Dec 10, 2015

DON EDWARD FORRESTER, Sr. age 77, of the Chestnut Grove Community of Dandridge, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at his home. He was a deacon and member of the Nina Baptist Church of White Pine, TN and was a long time employee of Berkline Mfg. Co. for more than 30 years, and also...

Sarah Ruth Crowe Hurst

Sarah Ruth Crowe Hurst

Dec 7, 2015

Sarah Ruth Crowe Hurst, age 72, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 at 8:30 p.m. following a lingering illness. She was a member of Anchor Hope Church (Maryville). Preceded in death by father, Hodge Crowe, and mother, Jenny Crowe Pitts. Survived by husband, Don Hurst; daughter, Donna Guinn and husband Robin of New Market, son, Johnny...

Margaret (Margie) Faye Musser

Margaret (Margie) Faye Musser

Dec 7, 2015

MARGARET (MARGIE) FAYE MUSSER, born March 24, 1946 entered into Heaven’s gates on December 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents and two grandchildren, Alexander McDonough and Mason Geckles. She is survived by children, Larry Anderson, Jr., Jody Wilcox, Nicole McDonough, Trace Wilcox and Lisa Wilcox; grandchildren, Tori, Rachel and Hannah McDonough, Jared Martin, Eric Wilcox, Matthew,...

William "Will" Robert Bishop

William "Will" Robert Bishop

Dec 6, 2015

William Robert Bishop, "WILL" age 11, of Dandridge, TN went to heaven December 6, 2015. A Celebration of his life will be held Friday, December 11, 2015 at 10 am in Dandridge at Farrar Funeral Home . Graveside services will follow at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Avenue in Knoxville. He is the son of Lea Hanshaw-Bishop and Ruth Bishop....

Beatrice McCoig Bible

Beatrice McCoig Bible

Dec 6, 2015

Beatrice McCoig Bible, age 96 of White Pine, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015 in Rome, Georgia. She was one of the oldest members of Leadvale Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roland Bible, parents, Albert and Abigail McCoig and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include; son, Roger Dale (Peggy) Goan, daughter, Carolyn (Joe) Joyave,...