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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,...

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...