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Crystal Mae Parrott

Crystal Mae Parrott

Sep 7, 2024

Crystal Mae Parrott, age 41 of Dandridge passed away on September 7, 2024. 

She is proceeded in death by her grandmother, Johnnie Parrott, maternal grandparents, Earl and Wilma Hurst; step-sister, Debbie Loveday; step-brother, Arlie Wayne Elmore. She is survived by her parents, Johnny and Wanda Parrott; sisters, Pamela (Steve) Holt, Carol Cox, Dorothy Floyd; grandfather, Roy C. Parrott; companion, Charles Morgan;...

Raymond Bryan Pierce

Raymond Bryan Pierce

Sep 5, 2024

Raymond “Randy” Bryan Pierce age 63 of Dandridge, peacefully went to be with Jesus on Thursday September 5th, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Randy was born and raised in Hamblen County. He graduated from Morristown West High. He was known for his excellent carpenter skills and helped build numerous homes with contractors within the community. He had...

Reba Earlene Large

Reba Earlene Large

Sep 3, 2024

Reba Earlene (Ball) Large was the oldest daughter of 9 children born to Greely Emmett and Mary Horner Ball on July 26, 1927, in Jefferson County, TN. She married the love of her life, Leonard R Large on June 17, 1946, and they raised 8 children together before his passing in 1990. Today, they are finally reunited again along with...

Connie Lee Bailey

Connie Lee Bailey

Aug 31, 2024

Ms. Connie Lee Bailey, daughter of the late William and Hester Bailey was born a twin on January 26,1946 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She departed her earthly body unexpectedly in her sleep, on August 31, 2024, at home with her sister Violet. Connie was one of 7 children. Connie relocated to White Pine, Tennessee in 1998 with her parents.

Connie was...

Amber E. Trail

Amber E. Trail

Aug 31, 2024

Amber E. Trail, age 44 of Jefferson City, TN, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 31, 2024 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Willow Trail, father, Daniel Trail, and several grandparents. She is survived by her sons, Bailey and Hayden Trail of Jefferson...

Jeremy Scott Sutton

Jeremy Scott Sutton

Aug 31, 2024

Jeremy Scott Sutton, age 44 of White Pine, passed from this life on the evening of Saturday, August 31, 2024. His End of Watch came while valiantly serving in the field to which he had dedicated his life.

Jeremy’s desire to help others began in early childhood. As a Junior Squadsman, he followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, L.S. Wood,...

Linda Justine Lane

Linda Justine Lane

Aug 29, 2024

Linda Justine Lane, age 69, of White Pine, passed away on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, after a brief illness. She loved the Lord, her husband Johnny, gospel music, and cooking. She attended Wesley's Chapel Church.She is survived by her sister Joan VanDyke. Nephews Mark VanDyke, Danny VanDyke, Rodney Woods, Bit Woods, and Gary Woods. Scott Purkey and Robbie Purkey. Special...

Francis T Strange

Francis T Strange

Aug 29, 2024

Frances Taylor Strange of White Pine, TN passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2024 at UT medical Center. She was born July 21, 1947 to the late Herman and Lydia Gregg. Frances married Lynn Strange on September 25, 1965. Frances and Lynn built a beautiful life and loving home together. Frances’ greatest joy and biggest pride of her life was her...

Maria Guillermina Esparza

Maria Guillermina Esparza

Aug 28, 2024

Maria Guillermina Esparza, 50, of Dandridge Tennessee, passed away on August 28, 2024, due to health reasons.

 Maria was born on February 10, 1974, to Blanca Hernandez and Rosendo Esparza in Zacatecas, Mexico. She was an amazing wife to Perfecto Ortiz for 37 years. Together they had a beautiful family of 7 surviving children (Paola, Jose, Raul, Aurora, Alex, Juan Carlos,...

John Spencer

John Spencer

Aug 28, 2024

John Spencer, age 70 of Dandridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at UT Medical Center, following a long battle with heart disease.

Born in Buffalo, New York, John’s family moved to Uvalde, Texas when he was a young boy. He was an auto enthusiast with a passion for drag racing and fast cars; having rebuilt his first car...

Jerry Ann Frazier

Jerry Ann Frazier

Aug 27, 2024

Jerry Ann Frazier passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27th, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with acute illness. Recently, she had moved to Spartanburg, SC, to be closer to her family, a testament to the deep love she held for them.

Born and raised in White Pine, TN, Ann lived a life full of love and dedication. She...

Honorable Judge Duane Slone

Honorable Judge Duane Slone

Aug 25, 2024

The Honorable Judge Duane Slone went to his heavenly home on August 25, 2024, due to a tragic accident. Judge Slone, a native of Jefferson City, Tennessee, was a Circuit Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District of Tennessee. He was a graduate of Jefferson County High School, Carson Newman University, and Memphis State University’s Cecil C. Humphrey School of...

Rosemary Bragg Loving

Rosemary Bragg Loving

Aug 25, 2024

Rosemary Bragg Loving, age 73 of Dandridge, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, August 25, 2024.

Rosemary retired from a career in accounting. She had several hobbies, including baking and dress making. She collected elephants, She loved her dogs. Most importantly, however, she will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her...

Eddie Lee Garner

Eddie Lee Garner

Aug 22, 2024

Eddie Lee Garner was born December 19, 1956 to James Thomas and Mary Louise Garner in Dayton, Ohio.

Eddie loved to fish and cheer on Kevin Harvick in NASCAR and his Miami Dolphins in football. His greatest pride was his children Sandy, Bobby, Jack, Carrie and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Eddie passed away peacefully at home on August 22nd. He is...

Sylvia Leigh Oberg

Sylvia Leigh Oberg

Aug 22, 2024

SYLVIA LEIGH OBERG, age 82 of Woodstock, IL formerly of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday evening, August 22, 2024, at the Cottingham Hospice House, Seneca, SC. She retired from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department Office in Tampa, Florida. Upon her retirement, she and her husband Wayne moved to Colorado Springs for several years before relocating to Dandridge, TN  to be...

Terry Fisher Stanley

Terry Fisher Stanley

Aug 22, 2024

Terry Fisher Stanley, 71 years old, of White Pine, TN was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.Terry was a wonderful husband, father, Pa, and friend. His best days were spent outside in his garden, watching sports of all kinds (especially NASCAR), and time with his family. Terry was...

Jonathan Cory Prater

Jonathan Cory Prater

Aug 21, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

JONATHAN CORY PRATER, age 34, of Talbott, TN passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Jefferson County High School, and was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his mother, Cindi Prater of Talbott, TN; grandfather, J. W. Horner of Talbott, TN. Jonathan is survived...

Linda Lou Smith

Linda Lou Smith

Aug 21, 2024

Linda Lou Hill Smith, 82, of Dandridge, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024. Linda was born and raised in Dandridge and graduated from Maury High School in 1959. While in high school, she met and remained married to Ronnie Smith, her high school sweetheart, for 63 years.

Linda was proceeded in death by her parents, James and Doris Hill, husband,...

Kathy Cox

Kathy Cox

Aug 21, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

Kathy Cox, age 61 of Sevierville went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2024.

She was very involved in her faith and serving the Lord and was apart of the Lift Church of Sevierville. She enjoyed car rides with her husband and being with family.

She is proceeded in death by her mother, Valda Ray Walters;...

Rosa Mae Kinder

Rosa Mae Kinder

Aug 19, 2024

ROSA MAE HORNER KINDER, age 87, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on August 19, 2024 at NHC Parklane in Columbia, SC. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and the Order of the Eastern Star Holston Chapter. She was an avid bowler for many years, enjoyed several years of volunteering with Relay for Life; a graduate of Maury...