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Wylie George Hammond

Wylie George Hammond

Apr 18, 2015

WYLIE HAMMOND, age 68, of Dandridge, TN completed his life journey on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Wylie George Hammond was born May 15, 1946, a son of Elliott and Helen (Benner) Hammond, in Lincoln, NE. He graduated from Bloomington High School, received a Bachelor’s Degree from Mankato State University and his Master’s Degree from University of the Americas in Pueblo,...

Virginia A. McNatt

Virginia A. McNatt

Apr 16, 2015

VIRGINIA A. McNATT, age 76, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, April 16, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. She was born October 15, 1938 in Grand Forks, North Dakota the daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret Scheel Stienberg. Virgina was of the Luthern faith and was a former beautician in Fargo, ND and Plano, TX....

Nancy Lindsey

Nancy Lindsey

Apr 16, 2015

NANCY LINDSEY, age 75, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015. Preceded by parents, Seldon and Reva Lindsey; brother, Kenneth Lindsey. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church, an educator for Jefferson County School system for many years, and a member of Friends of the Library. She is survived by many cousins, family and...

Cherlyl (Sherrie) Lynn Floyd

Cherlyl (Sherrie) Lynn Floyd

Apr 14, 2015

CHERLYL (SHERRIE) LYNN FLOYD, age 56, of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly at 1:39 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at UT Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Floyd; father, Burl Smith; brother, Allen Smith; and grandparents. Sherrie is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Ronnie Floyd; daughters, Tina Floyd Gardner and husband Josh...

Judy Smith Simpson

Judy Smith Simpson

Apr 9, 2015

JUDY SMITH SIMPSON, of New Market, TN, formerly of High Point, NC, went to her heavenly home on April 9, 2015. She was a member of Jefferson City Christian Church, and a registered nurse and case manager at Eckman Freeman. Judy was a devoted wife, mother, mimi and friend to all that knew her. Preceding her in death were her...

Ida Bell Smith

Ida Bell Smith

Apr 6, 2015

Ida Bell Smith, age 80, of White Pine, TN went home to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Lakeway Regional Hospital. She was a faithful member of Leadvale Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Homer Lewis Smith; parents, Harley and Chassie Waites; brothers, J.T and Edward Waites. She is survived by...

Donald Hugh Thorpe

Donald Hugh Thorpe

Apr 6, 2015

DONALD HUGH THORPE, age 61, born August 10, 1954, lived his dream to the fullest driving his 18 wheeler from coast to coast for forty years until his health suddenly took it from him. He died at home in Jefferson County on April 6, 2015. Preceded in death by mother, Trula Mae Thorpe and father Hugh Roger Thorpe, and brother-in-law,...

Kenneth Wayne Stanaford

Kenneth Wayne Stanaford

Apr 6, 2015

Kenneth Wayne Stanaford, age 73 of White Pine, passed away at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, on Monday, April 6, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a special friend to many. He was a member of North Corbin Missionary Baptist Church, Corbin, KY, and retired owner of Stanaford’s Market in White Oak, TN. He is preceded in...

Edward A. Collins, Jr.

Edward A. Collins, Jr.

Apr 5, 2015

EDWARD A. COLLINS, JR., age 90, of Jefferson City, TN passed away April 5, 2015. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Jefferson City. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran, having served in the U. S. Navy with the rank of ETC. After his naval career he...

Jimmy R. Talley

Jimmy R. Talley

Apr 5, 2015

Jimmy R. Talley, age 69, of White Pine, TN passed away at his home on Easter Sunday, after a long lingering illness. Jimmy is a retired Foundry worker from MAHLE in Morristown. He is preceded in death by his sons; Ben Watkins and Gary Talley, brothers; Gerald and Gary Talley, and his parents; Roger and Helen Talley. He is survived...

Margaret (Peggy) Ann Holsclaw Welch

Margaret (Peggy) Ann Holsclaw Welch

Apr 4, 2015

Margaret Anne (Peggy) Holsclaw Welch left her family on 4 April 2015. Surviving are her son Michael Shawn Welch and daughter-in-law Jennifer Erickson Welch, of Union, Kentucky; her daughter Laura Shannon Welch Miller, and son-in-law Alex Miller, of New Market, Tennessee; her niece and nephew Lisa Smith, of Springfield, TN and Graham Watts, of Clarksville, TN; grandchildren Bran Miller and...

David Emery Cross

David Emery Cross

Apr 4, 2015

PASTOR DAVID EMERY CROSS, age 62, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2015. David was a godly husband, father, grandfather and pastor whose life centered around others. Survived by wife, Denise; daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and David Ryan, Amy and Paul McCombie; son, David Cross II; seven grandchildren; brothers, James Cross and Steve...

Loyd James Sturgill

Loyd James Sturgill

Apr 4, 2015

Loyd James Sturgill, age 65, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 04, 2015 at Leconte Medical Center in Sevierville. Preceded in death by parents, Loyd and Adele Sturgill; brother, Kedric Sturgill. He was a member of Lighthouse, A Place of Hope Church. Survived by wife, Frances Sturgill; daughters, Ann Lewelling and Brandy (James) Christensen;...

James T. McCarter

James T. McCarter

Apr 4, 2015

JAMES T. McCARTER, age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday evening, April 4, 2015. He was the son of the late James P. and Charlotte (Anderson) McCarter. Preceded in death by his wife, Gloria McCarter; sister, Mary Alice Foster and brother-in-law, Ray Foster. He was a construction superintendent for Wood Bros. Construction Co. of Knoxville for 50 years and...

Alma Jean Stinnett Shultz

Alma Jean Stinnett Shultz

Apr 3, 2015

ALMA JEAN STINNETT SHULTZ, age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday evening, April 3, 2015 in Cleveland, OH. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of White Pine. She was the beloved wife of the late Amos Shultz. She is survived by her children, Roger (Ann) O’Dell and Blaine (Patty, deceased) O’Dell; step-children Brenda (Terry) Valentine, Amos...

Thelma Loveday Grandstaff

Thelma Loveday Grandstaff

Apr 3, 2015

Thelma "Sis" Loveday Grandstaff, age 92 of Knoxville, peacefully passed to join our Heavenly Father on Good Friday, April 3, 2015 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. Known to many as Mom, Granny and Sis, she has blessed our lives with her many talents of quilting and cooking as well as filled our hearts and memories with laughter and smiles. Preceded...

Allan J. Reece, Sr.

Allan J. Reece, Sr.

Mar 31, 2015

ALLAN J. (CHICKEN MAN) REECE, SR., age 66, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was formerly a miner for 18 years at New Jersey Zinc Mine, an employee of Ralph’s Lawn and Garden for five years, and currently a service technician with Outdoor Power and...

Mary Ann Henderson

Mary Ann Henderson

Mar 30, 2015

MARY ANN HENDERSON, age 66, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday morning, March 30, 2015 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Carson and Anna Belle Cate Chapman. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Henderson, and sister, Lucille French. She is survived by her children, Jay Patterson, Richard Patterson, William Patterson and David...

Berniece Marie Thomas

Berniece Marie Thomas

Mar 30, 2015

BERNIECE MARIE THOMAS, age 80, of Rutledge, TN passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Thomas; parents, Nealius and Velva Dalton; brothers, Claude, Carson, Bill, Paul, Kermit and Ray Dalton; sisters, Katherine Garland, Mary Ruth Dalton, and infant sister. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Tim West...

Bettye J. Murphy

Bettye J. Murphy

Mar 30, 2015

BETTYE J. MURPHY, age 85, of New Market, TN passed away Monday, March 30, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Alvin E. Murphy; and infant daughter, Rebecca Murphy. She was of the Methodist faith, and was a loving mother, grandmother and faithful Volunteer fan. Survived by sons, Ed Murphy (Linda), and Stanley Murphy; grandchildren, Justin, Alicia, Rebecca, Stanley II, and...