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James "Shuck" Hylemon

James "Shuck" Hylemon

Nov 8, 2015

James “Shuck” Hylemon Jr, age 88, of White Pine, left this earthly home, to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 8, 2015 in Morristown. He was a deacon at Mt. Vale Church of God. He was a Veteran of the US Army Air Corp where he was a paratrooper, and he was retired heavy equipment operator at Vulcan Materials....

Edith Jewell Royston

Edith Jewell Royston

Nov 8, 2015

EDITH JEWELL (CODY) ROYSTON, age 81, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015. Edith was born on February 7, 1934, the daughter of the late Charles Cody and Ina DeBord Cody. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Johnie Royston; sister, Bertha Lou Mayes; and brothers, Donnie and Joe Cody. Edith is survived...

Diana Williams Underwood

Diana Williams Underwood

Nov 5, 2015

DIANA WILLIAMS UNDERWOOD went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 5, 2015. She was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church. Diana was retired from Walmart after more than 20 years. Diana was a devoted wife, mom and nanny. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Leon; her parents, Leonard and Annie...

Glenn Roosevelt Ivy

Glenn Roosevelt Ivy

Nov 4, 2015

GLENN ROOSEVELT IVY, age 85, of White Pine, TN passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada Ivy; father, Roose Ivy; son, Stanley Ivy; and daughter, Janet Ivy. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vergie Ivy; sons, Johnny Ivy (Joyce), Billy Ivy (Rose); daughter, Rebecca Shultz; grandchildren, Johnny Ivy, Jr....

Sammy "Larry" Pruitt

Sammy "Larry" Pruitt

Nov 4, 2015

REV. SAMMY “LARRY” PRUITT, age 48, of New Market, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Larry was an amazing man who knew no stranger and would always put others above himself. He loved his wife, his children, his grandbabies, his family and friends, and above all, Larry loved the Lord. Larry’s passion in life...

Bobby R. Gann

Bobby R. Gann

Nov 1, 2015

Bobby R. Gann, age 75, of Dandridge, TN (Sager Community) , departed this Earthly Home for a Heavenly Home on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 following a brief illness. He was a member of Sartain Springs Missionary Baptist Church. He was an avid Jefferson County Patriot fan of both football and basketball. He worked for Carson Newman University for the past...

Roger (Raghead) Walter Mooneyham

Roger (Raghead) Walter Mooneyham

Nov 1, 2015

ROGER WALTER MOONEYHAM, SR. (RAGHEAD), age 67, of White Pine, TN passed away at his residence on November 1, 2015 after an extended illness and four years of dialysis. He attended Lakeland Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver of 38 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Irene...

Harry Christopher Phipps

Harry Christopher Phipps

Oct 31, 2015

HARRY CHRISTOPHER PHIPPS, JR., (better known as Scrap Iron and Junior) age 84, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Saturday morning, October 31, 2015 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. He served three years in the U. S. Army, stationed in Japan. Following his service, he was a driver for Biddle’s Junk Yard. Following a stroke in December...

Gracie Lee Mattison

Gracie Lee Mattison

Oct 30, 2015

Gracie Lee Mattison, age 72 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents Stewart and Willie Kate Burden, Jr, sister, Barbara Ann Hendricks, brother in law, Robert Wilkerson, and nephew, Robert Wilkerson, Jr. She was a member of Boyds Chapel Methodist Church and employee of Jefferson City...

Mary B. Weed

Mary B. Weed

Oct 30, 2015

Mary B. Weed, age 77 of Kodak, TN passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Weed Moran (Steve Moran), grandson, Jaydon Moran, and her adored dog, “Krystal”. Celebration of Life will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Michelle Durand’s House, 3839 Settlers Trail, Kodak, TN 37764.

Terry Michael Ballinger

Terry Michael Ballinger

Oct 29, 2015

TERRY MICHAEL BALLINGER, age 58, of New Market, TN passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 . Preceded in death by parents, Franklin and Shirley Ballinger; grandparents, Clark and Vadna Barber. Survived by brothers, Rick Ballinger (Keri), Steve Ballinger (Diane); daughter-in-law, Jennifer Wilkerson; granddaughters, Sheyenne and Mattea; several nieces and nephews. Graveside interment service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday,...

Christian (Chris) Stallings

Christian (Chris) Stallings

Oct 27, 2015

CHRISTIAN (CHRIS) STALLINGS, age 43, of Vonore, TN passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was an employee of JTEKT Steering Auto Corporation for 12 years. He is survived by son, Avery Stallings; mother, Carolyn Wert (James); father, Allen Stallings; grandfather, Mayford French; several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral...

Donald Wilson Shepherd

Donald Wilson Shepherd

Oct 26, 2015

On October 26, 2015, Donald W. Shepherd received the highest calling and “promotion” (in his own words) to his heavenly home to be in the presence of his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was in Jefferson City Health and Rehab the last three years, he was a longstanding member of Freedom Baptist Church and loved and missed his...

Ralph Edward Bridges

Ralph Edward Bridges

Oct 25, 2015

Ralph E. Bridges, age 69, of White Pine, TN passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare. He was a USMC Vietnam Veteran and served in the Army National Guard in Hamblen and Cocke Co. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chandler and Frances Bridges. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and...

P. JoAnn Lindsey Kington

P. JoAnn Lindsey Kington

Oct 24, 2015

P. JoAnn Lindsey Kington, age 76, of Talbott, TN passed away at 9:40 p. m. Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Baptist Health Care Center in Lenoir City, TN. She was retired from the Darby House in Jefferson City. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Kington; daughter, Patricia Kington Wilkinson; and brother, Jimmy Lindsey.. She is survived by her...

Charles Daren Knight

Charles Daren Knight

Oct 21, 2015

CHARLES “DAREN” KNIGHT, age 43, of Kodak, TN and formerly of Madison, SC passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at his home. He is survived by parents, Charles and Elaine (Long) Knight of Kodak, TN; aunts, Linda Jones, Joyce Pullium and Linda Myers all of Westminister, SC; uncles, Samuel David Long of Commerce, GA and Harold Knight of Westminister,...

Jimmy Chapman

Jimmy Chapman

Oct 20, 2015

JIMMY CHAPMAN, age 67, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Carson and Anna Belle (Cate) Chapman and was preceded in death by sisters, Lucille Chapman and Mary Ann Henderson. He was a member of the Deep Springs Baptist...

Nocha Sue Blackburn Steele

Nocha Sue Blackburn Steele

Oct 18, 2015

NOCHA SUE BLACKBURN STEELE, age 69, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Chattaroy, WV lost her courageous and heroic battle with lung cancer on Sunday, October 18, 2015. She faced her journey with cancer knowing God was in control. Never wavering in her faith. She was so very tired and as we know from scripture, Matthew 11:28, “Come unto me,...

Janice Moreland Minchew

Janice Moreland Minchew

Oct 16, 2015

JANICE MORELAND MINCHEW, age 73, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and retired from TVA with 26 years of service. She was an avid University of Tennessee fan, especially softball and women’s basketball. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Helen...

Ilene H. Martin

Ilene H. Martin

Oct 13, 2015

ILENE H. MARTIN, age 81, of New Market, TN, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 after a lingering illness. She was a retiree of the Town of Dandridge. In later years she also worked as the Marketing Director for Regency Healthcare of Morristown and the Darby House in Jefferson City. Ilene was a member of the Dandridge O.E.S. and George...