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Lawrence G. Manning

Lawrence G. Manning

Dec 2, 2014

Lawrence G. Manning, age 93, of Dandridge, TN passed away at Jefferson County Nursing Home on December 2, 2014. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during WWII. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Zelma Manning Sr.; sisters, Mary McMahan, Wilma Moore, Edna Tate, Carolyn Taylor and Mildred Fox; brothers, John “Jack” Manning...

James E. "Bill" Poe

James E. "Bill" Poe

Dec 1, 2014

JAMES E. “BILL” POE, age 83, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday evening, December 1, 2014 at his home. He was a member of the Bogart Chapel United Methodist Church, Brazelton Lodge # 190 F. & A.M. and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in Germany during the Korean Conflict. James was an avid sports enthusiast...

Leatha Cree Lodwick

Leatha Cree Lodwick

Dec 1, 2014

LEATHA CREE LODWICK, age 93, of Dandridge, Tennessee passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Jefferson County Nursing Home in Dandridge, where she resided for the past three and a half years. Leatha was born March 15, 1921 in Stark County, Illinois to Frances and Anna Roney Cree of Toulon, Ilinois. She married Coyle Curtiss Lodwick in 1940, and...

Betty Lou Wolfe

Betty Lou Wolfe

Nov 30, 2014

BETTY LOU WOLFE, born August 30, 1925, died on November 30, 2014. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson City, and retired from AT&T after 35 years of service. She was preceded in death by parents, Ted and Katherine Cook Wolfe; sisters, Ruth Wolfe Thomas and Minnie Alice Wolfe Thomas. She is survived by brother, Joe (Jennice)...

Curtis Lee Williams

Curtis Lee Williams

Nov 29, 2014

CURTIS LEE WILLIAMS, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Lifecare Center of Jefferson City. He is survived by his sons, Chris and Charlie Williams. A memorial service is planned for a later date.

Glenn Randall Gregory

Glenn Randall Gregory

Nov 26, 2014

GLENN RANDALL GREGORY, age 74, of Kodak, TN and formerly of Jefferson, TN passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior. He was born March 9, 1940, the son of the late Glenn Earl “Lefty” Gregory and Laura Kate Rines Gregory. He served his country faithfully with honor and dignity during the Vietnam...

Virginia (Ginger) Ingersoll

Virginia (Ginger) Ingersoll

Nov 24, 2014

VIRGINIA (GINGER) INGERSOLL, age 65, of Jefferson City, TN passed away November 24, 2014 after an extended illness. Born in Warsaw, New York, she moved to Tennessee in 1981 with her family. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City and a longtime member of the choir. She was a registered nurse and later teacher’s aide...

Racine Reese Chambers

Racine Reese Chambers

Nov 23, 2014

RACINE REESE CHAMBERS, age 85, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning, November 23, 2014. She was a member of the Dandridge First United Methodist Church and was a long-time employee of the Jefferson County Health Department, and was a graduate of Maury High School. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Mae Thornton Reese, and was preceded...

Revis Brewer

Revis Brewer

Nov 22, 2014

Revis Brewer, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. Born in Waynesboro, TN on February 27, 1930 to Elmer and Mary McCurry. Preceded in death by mother and father; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; grandsons, Shane Swicegood and David Moreland; sons-in-law, Thurman Jackson and Ricky Moreland. She was...

Larry P. Ledbetter

Larry P. Ledbetter

Nov 17, 2014

LARRY P. LEDBETTER, age 61, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday evening, November 17, 2014 at his home following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Paul and Viva (Finchum) Ledbetter and was a long-time employee of Harper Volkswagen and most recently Wal-Mart in Jefferson City. Larry will be fondly remembered for his kindness and his faithful...

Audrey Michelle Kelly McCroskey

Audrey Michelle Kelly McCroskey

Nov 17, 2014

AUDREY MICHELLE KELLY McCROSKEY, age 46, of Kodak, TN passed away Monday evening, November 17, 2014 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Roger and Mary Lou (Wallin) Kelly. She is survived by children, Michael Cody Kelly and Felicia Mary Jo Kelly; sister, Joellen (Jerry) Hare; brothers, Sam (Katrina) Kelly and Charlie (Cindy)...

Thomas G. 'Tom" Robeson

Thomas G. 'Tom" Robeson

Nov 13, 2014

Thomas G. “Tom” Robeson, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Life Care Center, Jefferson City with his family by his side. A long-time dairy farmer in Jefferson County, he graduated from Jefferson City High School and joined his father as partner on their Grade A Holstein dairy and crop farm. He...

Richard (Rick) Lee Thomas

Richard (Rick) Lee Thomas

Nov 12, 2014

RICHARD (RICK) LEE THOMAS, age 46, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 after a long battle of cancer. He was a member of Blue Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by infant sisters, Sherry Lynn and Kimberly Elizabeth. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Samsel Thomas; sons, Damon...

Gaston Lavelle Collins

Gaston Lavelle Collins

Nov 10, 2014

GASTON LAVELLE COLLINS, SR., age 89, passed away at his daughter’s home in Dandridge, Tennessee on Monday, November 10, 2014. He was a World War II veteran in the Merchant Marines. He was a member of the Moselle Memorial Baptist Church in Moselle, Mississippi. He was owner of Collins Superette and was a postal carrier in Moselle. In Dandridge, he...

Sandra Cate Massengill

Sandra Cate Massengill

Nov 8, 2014

SANDRA CATE MASSENGILL, age 58, of New Market, TN (Dumplin Community) passed away Saturday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2014 at her home. She was a member of Dumplin Baptist Church, and was proud of her 31 plus years of service to the State of Tennessee as a Highway Patrol State Trooper. Preceded in death by her parents, Burl and Agnes (Koontz)...

Hellon Mae Griggs

Hellon Mae Griggs

Nov 7, 2014

Hellon Mae O’Neal Griggs, age 82, of White Pine, TN, yielded her spirit to its benevolent Author on November 7, 2014, at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born May 26, 1932 in Rockingham, NC to the late Jack Amos and Mamie Inez O’Neal. She dedicated her life to God and to her family as an...

Pauline Holmes Vaughn

Pauline Holmes Vaughn

Nov 6, 2014

PAULINE HOLMES VAUGHN, age 91, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. Preceded in death by husband, John D. Vaughn. She is survived by son, Eddie Vaughn; grandchildren, Jonathan Vaughn (Lynnie), and Travis Vaughn; great-grandchildren, Kelbin and Chota Vaughn; sisters, Pearl Mangrum and Shirley Ramsey; several nieces and nephews. The...

Ruth West Hutchison

Ruth West Hutchison

Nov 6, 2014

RUTH WEST HUTCHISON, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at Jefferson Memorial Hospital on November 6, 2014. She was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, James and Lois West; two infant sisters, Elsie and Hazel; brothers, Earl West and Ray West; sister, Dixie Popkave. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,...

Betty Ann Parker Sliger

Betty Ann Parker Sliger

Nov 4, 2014

BETTY ANN PARKER SLIGER, of White Pine, TN walked through the pearly gates of Heaven on November 4, 2014. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Steven Henry Barnette; her parents, Briscoe and Eula Parker; brothers, Henry, Donal and Howard Parker; sisters-in-law, Darlene Brockwell Parker and Viva Reneau Parker. Betty is survived by her husband, Arthur E. (Eddie)...

Charles Eddie Pedigo

Charles Eddie Pedigo

Nov 3, 2014

Charles Eddie Pedigo, age 69, of White Pine, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Lakeway Regional Hospital. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lynn Taylor Pedigo; his mother, Mae Nicely Pedigo, who passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014, and his father, Robert Leroy Pedigo. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Perkins; his...