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Kenneth "Red Dog"  Owen Mills

Kenneth "Red Dog" Owen Mills

Aug 31, 2015

KENNETH OWEN “RED DOG” MILLS, age 59, of Seymour, TN hauled his last load on August 31, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Swayney Mills; his son, Toby Mills and wife Jennifer; grandchildren, KJ, Griffin and Owen Cole; his daughter, Tammy Clifton and husband Crisso; granddaughter, Tashia Gray and husband David; great-grandchildren, Savana and Elijah;...

Elizabeth Purkey Killion

Elizabeth Purkey Killion

Aug 29, 2015

ELIZABETH PURKEY KILLION, age 89, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at her home on August 29, 2015. Visitation of family and friends was held on Monday at Farrar Funeral Home. Funeral service and burial will be held later this week in Defiance, OH. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME IN JEFFERSON CITY, TN 865-475-3892

John Edward Kerr

John Edward Kerr

Aug 27, 2015

JOHN EDWARD KERR, age 76, of Jefferson City, TN, passed away Thursday , August 27, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. A longtime resident of Jefferson City, John, a Tennessee licensed surveyor, owned Kerr Surveying Business for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Juanita Kerr; sisters, June Kerr, Mildred Rogers, Elizabeth Moody, Edith Kerr; brother,...

Lena Mae Pruitt

Lena Mae Pruitt

Aug 25, 2015

Lena Mae Pruitt, age 87, of White Pine, TN passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. She was a member of Morristown Baptist Tabernacle. She is preceded in death by her husband, James H. (Shorty) Pruitt; son James H. Pruitt Jr.; her parents, Pete and Mary Anna Fleck; also 2 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived...

James S. Johnson

James S. Johnson

Aug 25, 2015

JAMES S. JOHNSON, age 87, of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City, TN. James was born in Flank, FL on April 2, 1928 to George and Irene Johnson who preceded him in death. On March 5, 1966 he was united in marriage to Marguerite Kuehl, and along with her...

Oris R. Bennett

Oris R. Bennett

Aug 19, 2015

ORIS R. BENNETT, age 90, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was born August 7, 1925 in Hinton, West Virginia. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U. S. Navy and was of the Christian faith. Preceded in death by wife, Christin Bennett; mother and father, Russell...

Kathleen Shorter Graham

Kathleen Shorter Graham

Aug 18, 2015

KATHLEEN SHORTER GRAHAM passed into eternal salvation on August 18, 2015 in Dandridge, Tennessee at the age of 88. Kathleen is survived by her devoted husband of 70 years, Thomas W. Graham; children, Ronnie L. Graham and spouse Lynn Graham of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Ricky A. Graham and spouse Cathy Graham of Dandridge, Tennessee; granddaughter, Christy Graham; great grandchildren, Bridgette Graham,...

Wanda Cagle McAmis

Wanda Cagle McAmis

Aug 17, 2015

WANDA CAGLE McAMIS, age 65, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday morning, August 17, 2015. She was born in Newport, TN and raised in the Indian Creek Community of Jefferson County, the daughter of the late Bill and Artie Cagle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry McAmis; brother, Sheridan Cagle;...

Melinda Mae Loveday

Melinda Mae Loveday

Aug 17, 2015

MELINDA MAE LOVEDAY, age 54, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 17, 2015. Throughout her three year bout with cancer her faith in God was unwavering and was an inspiration to many. Preceded in death by Mom (Agnes) and Dad (William) Lyon; brothers, Paul Lyon, Tommy Lyon; and nephew, Jerrod...

Irene Isom Bragg

Irene Isom Bragg

Aug 17, 2015

Geneva Irene Isom Bragg (Irene) was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee on July 25, 1929 to the late Lucille Isom and Willis Seals. She has one surviving brother Jessie Isom (J.D.) and one sister preceded in death, Barbara Jean Isom Taylor (Margie), two living aunts, Nan Isom Horton and Ruth Isom. Growing up Irene helped on the family’s farm and...

Jodi Lynn Hawkins

Jodi Lynn Hawkins

Aug 17, 2015

JODI LYNN HAWKINS, age 43, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday morning, August 17, 2015. She was born September 8, 1971 in Freeport, IL. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Doherty; sister, Kathy Marie Sellers; father-in-law, Charles Hawkins; brother-in-law, Brian Hawkins. A beloved wife, mother and homemaker, she is survived by her husband, Greg Hawkins; children, Kaitlyn...

Donald Ray May

Donald Ray May

Aug 16, 2015

DONALD RAY MAY, age 75, of Rutledge, TN passed away at 5:15 p.m. August 16, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired truck driver from Florida Steel with 35 years of service, and was a Marine veteran, having served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Preceded in death...

Louise "Knight" Hopkins

Louise "Knight" Hopkins

Aug 15, 2015

Louise Knight Hopkins, age 72 of Talbott, TN passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 15, 2015 while being held in the arms of her beloved husband of 53 years, Coy Hopkins and surrounded by their children. Louise graduated from Morristown High School in 1961 where she was known for her beautiful smile and kindness to all. On December...

James "Jim" Lewis Baumgardner

James "Jim" Lewis Baumgardner

Aug 13, 2015

Dr. James "Jim" Lewis Baumgardner, age 77, of Talbott, TN passed away suddenly Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. The Carson-Newman family mourns the loss of Dr. Baumgardner in what would have been his fifty second teaching year at Carson-Newman. He was the longest tenured professor and was the recipient of many honors and awards. Jim...

Loyce Louise Tucker Garrison

Loyce Louise Tucker Garrison

Aug 13, 2015

LOYCE LOUISE TUCKER GARRISON, age 77, of New Market, TN passed away at home on August 13, 2015. Loyce was born on September 30, 1937 in Charlotte, NC to Arey Ray and Helen Bailey Tucker. She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in 1955 and married Paul K. Garrison on August 5, 1956. Paul’s career took the family many places,...

James M. Bailey

James M. Bailey

Aug 13, 2015

JAMES M. BAILEY, age 54, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by father, Bobby Bailey. Survived by wife, Sherrie Bailey; son, Matt Bailey; step-children, Mark and Julie and families; also, Angel (Mike) Johnson; special grandsons, Mason and Trever; mother, Norma Bailey; brother, Bobby Jack Bailey; special friends, Larry Boling...

Gladys Gladson Winstead

Gladys Gladson Winstead

Aug 11, 2015

GLADYS GLADSON WINSTEAD, age 88, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She volunteered many years at Hillhaven Healthcare and also New Market Volunteer Fire Department. She and her husband, Euel, were the owners and operators of Cherokee Shell and Towing...

Wilma L. Eslinger Jarnigan

Wilma L. Eslinger Jarnigan

Aug 11, 2015

WILMA L. ESLINGER JARNIGAN, age 81, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday evening, August 11, 2015 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was a member of the Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church and was a cherished child care provider who will be fondly remembered by the many children she dearly loved and cared for over the years. Wilma was...

Edward (Eddie) Cooper

Edward (Eddie) Cooper

Aug 10, 2015

EDWARD (EDDIE) COOPER, (also known as Daddy Rabbit or Sweet Eddie), age 77 of Halls Crossroads, TN passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He loved fishing, wildlife, and Tennessee football. He was a friend to all and loved everyone he met. He gave his life to the Lord in 1972 and became a...

Juanita C. Woods

Juanita C. Woods

Aug 9, 2015

JUANITA C. WOODS, age 90, of Talbott, TN passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 at home surrounded by her family after a long illness. She retired from Magnavox in 1990 after a long career. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, James C. Woods, Sr.; sons, Ronald D. Woods, James C. Woods,...