OBITUARIES

Apr 11, 2016

Luria M. Williford Eller, age 76, of Talbott, TN passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Vale Church of God. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph (J. P.) Eller; parents, P. D. and Jessie Williford; brother, Howard Williford; sisters, Nanna Williford, and twin...

Apr 8, 2016

Apr 8, 2016

Jimmy D. Hammond, age 84 of White Pine, passed away at Park West Medical Center on Friday, April 8, 2016, after a brief illness. He was a member of Leadvale Baptist Church, a member of Leadvale Masonic Lodge, a member of the White Pine American legion Post #201, he was an Army Veteran where he served during the Korean War,...

Apr 7, 2016

NADEAN ROSE, age 71, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Tennova Residential Hospice. Born in South Dakota, she was raised in the great state of Texas. Preceded in death by husband, Vernon “Bill” Rose. She lived over 20 years in Tennessee and was an employee of Walmart for 28 years. Survived by son, Charles Rose...

Apr 7, 2016

NANCY C. “KITTY” MATTHEWS FRANKLIN, age 73, of Newport, TN was called home to glory Thursday morning, April 7, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Trula Matthews, and was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. She was a former employee of LeSportsac Mfg. of Dandridge. Kitty was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend...

Apr 7, 2016

DAVID C. JONES, age 64 of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, April 7, 2016. He was the son of the late, Nancy Elizabeth Newman and Cecil Clark Jones and was a proud seventh generation Jefferson Countian and member of the Rankin Clan. Brought up in Hopewell Presbyterian Church, he received an excellent grounding in faith and Christian tradition. He...

Apr 3, 2016

After an honest and God-loving life, Ralph Dean Howard, 66, of Strawberry Plains, TN, died on April 3, 2016. Ralph was born on October 13, 1949 in Knoxville, TN, the son of Ray L. (deceased) and mother Mary Carolyn. He grew up on the family farm in Strawberry Plains, was active in 4-H and was a promising artist. While serving...

Apr 3, 2016

DAVID SANFORD DENTON, age 63, of New Market, TN passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Thomas Denton. He was retired from Service Electric Company and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Survived by wife of 44 years, Rhonda Jean Denton; children, Andrea Lynn Denton and David Dewayne Denton; mother, Mary Ellen Denton; sister,...

Apr 2, 2016

JEANETTE BLOMSTROM, age 83, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016. She was born November 12, 1932 in Henry, IL, the daughter of the late John and Lula Schlafman; and was preceded in death by her sister, Fay Wallace. Jeanette had a passion for butterflies and of course enjoyed going to Dollywood. She also enjoyed dancing and idolized...

Apr 1, 2016

ROSE M. CURL, age 85, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord, who she loved and longed to see, on Friday, April 01, 2016. She attended Emmanuel Baptist Church and was retired from the Jefferson County School System. Preceded in death by parents, Noah Gilliam and Sara Jane Gilliam; husband, Eugene Curl; and son, Michael Curl. She...

Mar 30, 2016

Carl August Zander, Sr passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Dandridge,TN at the age of 86. He is survived by his daughters Laura Zander Racic, Taryn (Alfred) Herzog, and Dawn (Edwin) Modugno, his sons, Carl (Annette) Zander, Jr, David (Jennifer) Zander, Sr, Gary (Nancy) Zander, his sister Rosemarie Carfaro, brother Arthur Zander, 22 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren....

Mar 30, 2016

MABLE LOUISE CARR, age 92, of Talbott, TN passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Fort Loudon Medical Center following an extended illness. She attended Magna View Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 45 years, Charles R. Carr; parents, James and Mimmie Morrison; brother, James Mitchell Morrison. She is survived by son, Byron Carr of Alabama; daughter and...

Mar 27, 2016

MERRY JEANNE CLARK, age 54, of the Chestnut Hill Community, Dandridge, TN, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 following a battle with cancer. She was a loving mother who cared for her children dearly and made them the top priority of her life. Preceded in death by her mother, Bernice McGaha Gorrell; and brother, Keith Gorrell. Merry is survived by...

Mar 26, 2016

Alice Lenora Proffitt Cox, age 77, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with Jesus Saturday morning, March 26, 2016, following a serious illness. She was preceded in death by Leonard Cox, her husband of 59 years with whom she farmed in Jefferson County. She was a longtime member of the Green Hill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in...

Mar 23, 2016

JANET FAYE SHIRLEY, age 75, of New Market, TN passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was employed at Little Dolly's Dresses as a seamstress for 22 years. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Her favorite season was the spring and she always looked forward to it. Preceded in death by son, Danny...

Mar 21, 2016

IMOGENE SEAHORN, age 79, of Talbott, TN passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. Preceded in death by parents, James and Martha McMurray; sister, Betty Roudebush; brother, James G. McMurray, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Victoria Seahorn and Sue Jones (Robert); grandchildren, Maddie, Allen, Stephen, Kody and Katie; great-grandchildren, Emily, Elly and Liam; sister,...

Mar 21, 2016

NORA KATE LAMBERT, a beautiful and loved daughter, born March 21, 2016 in Knoxville, TN and was received into heaven later that evening. Survived by father, Walter Trip, mother, Rachel Lambert; and sisters, Lydia and Ella. Memorial service will be held Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 118 Colossians Court, Jefferson City, TN 37760. ARRANGEMENTS...

Mar 20, 2016

MICHAEL LEE HAIGHT, age 66, of New Market, TN passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016. A memorial service is planned for a later date in Michigan.

Mar 20, 2016

NELLIE CHRISTINE FORRESTER, age 76, of the Chestnut Grove Community of Dandridge, TN went home to be with Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at her home. She was a member of the Nina Baptist Church of White Pine, TN and was a former employee of the Magnavox Co. and Darby House Assisted Living. Preceded in death by her husband...

Mar 19, 2016

VIRGINIA BACON WEBB, age 91 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday morning, March 19, 2016. She was born August 1, 1924 the daughter of the late Minnis and Chlora Bacon. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Ben Webb and sister, Mildred Hughes. She is survived by her sons, Richard, Ronnie and Roger Webb; grandchildren, Todd and Travis...