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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...

Anna Mae  Matthews

Anna Mae Matthews

Jan 24, 2016

ANNA MAE LONG MATTHEWS, age 95 of Dandridge, TN went to be with Jesus on January 24, 2016. She was a member of the Deep Springs Baptist Church. Anna Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Matthews; son Issac Dean Matthews and grandson Shawn Matthews. She is survived by her children, Betty (Gary) Snyder and Kathy (Jimmy) Baxter...

Wayne E. Carter

Wayne E. Carter

Jan 24, 2016

Wayne E. Carter, age 92 of White Pine, passed away at Claiborne County Nursing Home on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was a Marine Corp Veteran, Mr. Carter served during World War II and was involved with the invasion of Iwo Jima. He was the son Samuel and Maranda Carter. He is preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters:...

Elsie Louise Vaughn

Elsie Louise Vaughn

Jan 23, 2016

Elsie Louise Vaughn, age 67 of Morristown, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. She was retired from 1st Tennessee Bank and a longtime member of Morningside Baptist Church. Elsie is preceded in death by her parents, James and Bertha Thompson and in-laws, Aldon and Louise Vaughn. Survivors include her husband of...

Mildred C. Porter Childress

Mildred C. Porter Childress

Jan 23, 2016

MILDRED C. PORTER CHILDRESS, age 95, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at her home. She was born March 4, 1920 in Knoxville, TN, the daughter of the late Fred and Maude Porter. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Rebecca Porter, Doris Porter, Virginia Boruff; brothers, J.D. Porter, F.L. Porter and Bob Porter. Mildred was...

Mildred A. Chamberlain Barbee

Mildred A. Chamberlain Barbee

Jan 21, 2016

MILDRED A. CHAMBERLAIN BARBEE, age 82, of Jefferson City, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. Preceded in death by husband, Lanis Barbee. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Survived by children, Sherry Carpenter, Darrell Barbee (Susie), and Debbie Estes (John); grandchildren, John Carpenter (Kasey), Matt...

Donald Bryce Craig

Donald Bryce Craig

Jan 17, 2016

DONALD BRYCE CRAIG, age 73, passed away January 17, 2016 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was a 1960 graduate of Fulton High School, past Master of the New Market #246 F&AM Lodge, and a Scottish Rite member. Former manager of S.H. Kress & Company, ASARCO employee, Iron-Worker, Manager of Williamson Counties Milcrofton Utility District, and a twenty-six year employee and...

Johnny D.  Matthews

Johnny D. Matthews

Jan 16, 2016

JOHNNY D. MATTHEWS, age 59 of Morristown, TN passed away Saturday afternoon , January 16, 2016 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. He was a 1974 graduate of Maury High School where he was a member of the baseball team. Preceded in death by his mother, Vineyard Irene (McCampbell) Matthews and is survived by his father, Arnold D. Matthews of Dandridge; best...

Betty J. Pierce

Betty J. Pierce

Jan 15, 2016

Betty J. Pierce age 77 of Jefferson City, passed away 9:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center following a brief illness. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a Member of Grainger County Ridge Runners Car Club. She is preceded in death by her parents: Roy and Marjorie Nelson. Survived by her loving...

Bobby Joe Sharp

Bobby Joe Sharp

Jan 14, 2016

BOBBY JOE SHARP, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on January 14, 2016. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City where he enjoyed singing in the choir for over 50 years, served on numerous committees, was active in Sunday School, construction projects, communion steward, and the Keen Agers. He loved and was...

Jeffery A. "Jeff" Rife

Jeffery A. "Jeff" Rife

Jan 14, 2016

JEFFERY A. “JEFF” RIFE, age 51 of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at his home. He was born September 3, 1964 in Newbern, NC and was raised in Gallia Co, Ohio. Jeff was employed as a route carrier for USA Today news publications. He is survived by his wife, Gloria (Nelson) Rife; children, Carrie Rife and Brittney...

Dulcie Strange

Dulcie Strange

Jan 11, 2016

Dulcie Strange, age 87 of Morristown, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Morristown. She was retired from Howard Brothers Pharmacy. Dulcie is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Cecil Strange; sister, Ann McCray of Sugar Land, TX, a host of nieces,...