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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...

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,...