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Joyce Ann Wilson

Joyce Ann Wilson

Dec 3, 2015

JOYCE ANN WILSON, age 77 of Dandridge, TN passed awayThursday afternoon, December 3, 2015 at the Jefferson Co. Nursing Home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge. She was a retired florist and will be remembered for her love of flowers and the joy of her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry...

Esther M. McBride

Esther M. McBride

Dec 2, 2015

ESTHER M. McBRIDE, age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday evening, December 2, 2015 at her home. She was born, September 24, 1935 in Belfast, Ireland, the daughter of the late Albert and Lucinda Reed Lynas. Esther was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed knitting, sewing and music. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Douglas McBride; children,...

Jimmie Douglas  Coleman

Jimmie Douglas Coleman

Nov 29, 2015

Jimmie Douglas Coleman, 49 years of age, of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Raccoon Creek, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware on September 5, 1966 to Carol Sue Coleman Thacker and the late Larry Douglas Coleman. He was a coal miner and a member of the Unity Freewill Baptist Church....

Arlene Bible Van Dyke

Arlene Bible Van Dyke

Nov 25, 2015

Arlene Bible Van Dyke, age 96 of Jefferson City, passed away at Jefferson County Nursing Home on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. She was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, James (Duck) Van Dyke, son, Jerry Van Dyke, daughter, Carolyn Leftwich and granddaughter, Missy Van Dyke, also several brothers and sisters. She is...

Ernest (Bruce) Frazier

Ernest (Bruce) Frazier

Nov 24, 2015

Ernest (Bruce) Frazier age 80, of New Market, TN. Passed away November 24, 2015 at University of Tennessee Medical Center after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ernest and Dorcas Edmonds Frazier, and infant sister Dora. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Jewell Whittaker Frazier; Children: Rick (Beverly) Watson, Angela Watson...

Joan Conkin

Joan Conkin

Nov 22, 2015

JOAN CONKIN, of Jefferson City, TN died at 5:00 a.m. Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Joan graduated from Carson Newman University and taught for over 40 years in Jefferson and Hamblen County School Districts. She continued community service by volunteering with both the Jefferson City Public Library and Parrott-Wood Memorial Library for over 25 years, and also...

Lydia Faye McGeorge

Lydia Faye McGeorge

Nov 22, 2015

LYDIA FAYE MCGEORGE, age 57, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at home. Preceded in death by father, brother and son. Member of Mars Grove Baptist Church. Survived by husband, Terry McGeorge; children, Danny Green, Melissa Mitchell and husband, Justin, Teresa Atkins and fiancé Johnny Butler, and Buddy Green; twelve grandchildren; brother, Doug Lundy; sister, Beverly...

Brenda Kay Cate Blake

Brenda Kay Cate Blake

Nov 20, 2015

BRENDA KAY CATE BLAKE, age 64, of the Dumplin Community in New Market, TN passed away Friday, November 20, 2015. She was a member of Dumplin Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, D. F. Cate; mother, Wilma Cate; sister-in-law, Wanda Hornback. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Charlie Blake; son, Robbie (Lora) Blake; daughter, Tameka (Dewayne)...

Harry O. Liner

Harry O. Liner

Nov 19, 2015

Harry O. Liner, age 57 of White Pine, TN passed away at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare on Thursday, November 19, 2015 after a brief illness. He was a member of Mt Zion Church of God in Baneberry. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Clemon Liner and Rosa Lucille Liner; wife, Jeannette Liner; son, Alber Liner; and granddaughter, Larisa...

F. M. Davis

F. M. Davis

Nov 17, 2015

F. M. DAVIS, age 87, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He was a retired dairy farmer, loving husband, father and papaw. Member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City for fifty plus years. Survived by wife of 61 years, Gerry Davis; children, Becky (Bill) Baxter, and Joe (Scarlet) Davis; grandchildren, Leslie (Austin) Rettig,...

Maxie French

Maxie French

Nov 16, 2015

MAXIE FRENCH, age 88, of Dandridge, TN left all her pain and worries behind Monday evening, November 16, 2015 when she saw the face of Jesus. She was reunited with the love of her life, Ray, a love story of 68 years. Maxie was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; parents, T.T. and Josie Raye Dalton; sisters, Ruth, Edith...

James Eldridge

James Eldridge

Nov 15, 2015

JAMES ELDRIDGE, age 79, of Mascot, TN passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015. He was retired from Sea Ray Boats. Preceded in death by daughter, Linda Eldridge, and son, Michael Eldridge. He is survived by daughters, Debra (Alan) Guillory, Glenda Eldridge, and Brenda Bucci; sons, David (Tammy) Eldridge, and Danny Ray Eldridge; sisters, Margaret (Oscar) Allmon and Louise Howard;...

Sherry Robinson Belcher

Sherry Robinson Belcher

Nov 14, 2015

SHERRY ROBINSON BELCHER, age 68, of Jefferson City, TN, formerly of Ashcamp, KY, passed away suddenly Saturday, November 14, 2015 at her residence. She was a member of Muddy Creek Free Will Baptist Church in Dandridge, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years, and was a retired secretary from Pike County School System. She was a devoted...

Roman Fortino Rosas Mendez

Roman Fortino Rosas Mendez

Nov 14, 2015

ROMAN FORTINO ROSAS MENDEZ, age 39, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly on November 14, 2015. Survived by wife, Mariana Juarez; children, Alan Rosas, age 7, Tadeo Rosas, age 13, and Diego Rosas, age 17; several brothers and sisters. Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The family will...

Barbara O'Dell

Barbara O'Dell

Nov 12, 2015

BARBARA O’DELL, age 90, born December 21, 1924, passed away November 12, 2015 at the Courtyards Gardens in Knoxville. She was a devoted Christian and in her earlier years, loved to attend her church, Kodak United Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Barbara loved her family, her community of Kodak, her friends and relatives. You could always find...

James (Joe) E. McCoig

James (Joe) E. McCoig

Nov 11, 2015

James E. “Joe” McCoig, age 81, of White Pine, passed away at Jefferson County Nursing Home on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. He was a member of Leadvale Baptist Church and a retired Pipeline Contractor. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rose McCoig; wife Gerrie McCoig; and son, Tony McCoig. He is survived by his sister, Barbara...

JoAnn Vesser Lockett

JoAnn Vesser Lockett

Nov 10, 2015

JOANN VESSER LOCKETT, of Talbott, TN, born August 18, 1948 went to be with the Lord on the 10th day of November, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Lockett II; mother and father, Jim and Bernice Vesser; brother, Bobby Vesser; sisters, Sherri Vesser and Evelyn Vesser. She is survived by her son, Bryan H. Lockett...

Cecil Henry Keterson

Cecil Henry Keterson

Nov 10, 2015

CECIL HENRY KESTERSON, JR. age 72, of Dandridge, TN departed this earth on November 10, 2015 at home, where he went peacefully. Cecil was born May 21, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio. It was there that he met Mary (Pat) Prostko, the love of his life, and they were married and raised their family. Cecil is preceded by his wife, Mary...

James Paul Franklin

James Paul Franklin

Nov 10, 2015

JAMES PAUL FRANKLIN, age 73, of Dandridge, TN went to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at his home. He was a long time member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and served 4 years U. S. Air Force. He worked at Tennessee Handbags/Irvin Industries for 25 years and also for the Jefferson County School System...

Opal McCartney

Opal McCartney

Nov 10, 2015

OPAL McCARTNEY, age 86, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday morning, November 10, 2015 at her home after a battle with congestive heart failure. She was born Feb 19, 1929 in Wolfe Co., KY, one of 12 children, the daughter of the late Jeff and Lou Taulbee. Opal grew up in a large loving family and helped maintain the family...