OBITUARIES

Feb 14, 2015

Rev. Paul Edward Lamb, age 80 of Talbott, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Paul was an individual of deep Christian beliefs, who spent over 70 years studying and teaching God’s Holy Word. He, along with his wife of 47 years, co-founded Talbott Christian Assembly. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Rev....

Feb 11, 2015

KATHLEEN FOSTER ELSWICK, age 92, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 11, 2015 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was a long-time owner and operator of the Elswick Motel of Dandridge. Kathleen was the daughter of the late Dewey and Reva Foster and was preceded in death by her husband, Vergil Elswick; sisters, Marie Osteen of...

Feb 10, 2015

JUDY ELIZABETH MARSHALL, age 87, of Talbott, TN passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Life Care of Morristown. Preceded in death by daughter, Judene Taft; five sisters and one brother. She was a member of Forest Avenue Christian Church. Survived by son, Ronnie Smith; daughter, Diane Huff (Glenn); grandchildren, Tammy Harding (Darryl), Bobby Taft (Jane), Todd Taft (Dawn), Sherry...

Feb 9, 2015

AMOS SHULTZ, age 86, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday, February 9, 2015. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of White Pine and was a retired machinist for General Motors after 33 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jean S. Shultz; children, Brenda (Terry) Valentine, Amos (Nita) Shultz, Sue (Mike) Mason,...

Feb 9, 2015

C.A. CHRISMAN, age 85, of Dandridge, TN (Swannsylvania Community) went home to be with his Lord on Monday, February 9, 2015. C. A was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. C. A. and his wife Jean were co-owners of Westgate Motors of Newport for many years. Preceded in...

Feb 8, 2015

Cecil W. Bailey, age 78, of Morristown, TN passed away 6:15 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a member of Alpha Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Will and Louella Bailey; sisters, Jane Miller and Irene Upchurch. He is survived by loving wife of 53 years, Mary...

Feb 6, 2015

BILLIE JEAN HICKMAN, age 86, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, February 06, 2015 at Chandler House. She was a member of Mansfield Gap Baptist Church and served as church clerk for over 50 years. Preceded in death by husband, Ross M. Hickman; grandson, Terry Hickman; sister, Georgia Murphy; brothers, Lynn and Merle Bettis; parents, Tom and Cella Bettis....

Feb 3, 2015

HAZEL CRESWELL, born April 9, 1924, passed away on February 3, 2015. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Hazel enjoyed gardening, painting, reading and puzzles, but her main focus throughout her life was her family. For the past several years she had lived near her daughter in Americus, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Feb 1, 2015

Ina Ruth Knight, age 87, of White Pine, TN passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, February 1, 2015, at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems. Ina Ruth was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in White Pine, and was retired from Electrovoice. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Knight; son, Greg Knight; her parents; George Clinton...

Jan 31, 2015

JOANNE BANNER, age 54, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015. Survived by children, Jamie Rose, Brad Rose and Jack Rose; grandchildren, Olin Hughes and Rosalyn Hughes. Memorial service is planned for a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME IN JEFFERSON CITY, TN 865-475-3892

Jan 31, 2015

STEVE R. LOWERY, age 69, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dean Lowery; son, Jimmy Lowery; mother, Betty Lowery; grandparents, Omer and Winifred Lowery (who raised him); and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife, Janice Lowery; and daughter, Shirley Lowery. Graveside funeral services Wednesday,...

Jan 31, 2015

EVAN PHILIP COMER, born May 29, 1927 at Cumberland Gap, TN, died Saturday, January 31, 2015 at his residence in Morristown, TN. After graduating from Middlesboro, KY High School in 1944, he served in the Pacific in the U. S. Navy in World War II. In 1948 he graduated from Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, TN, completed his graduate...

Jan 30, 2015

Sarah Jo Davis Bales, age 82, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at Roane Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Ben and Eula Davis; sister, Mary Davis Carpenter. She attended Open Door Baptist Church. She is survived by daughters, Cathi Hawley (Danny Hawley), Jill (Larry) Hale and Mary Ann (Gary) Davis; grandchildren, David Hawley, Jessica...

Jan 26, 2015

LYLE FRANKLIN “BUD” MORGAN, age 87, of Rutledge, TN passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015. He was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Loy and Nannie Daniel Morgan; sister, Marie Marks, and an infant brother. He is survived by brother, James L. “Stake” (Betty Sue) Morgan; nieces, Tina (Roger)...

Jan 26, 2015

DOROTHY MYRTLE FARMER, age 95, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, January 26, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Myrtle Leffew Farmer; brothers and sisters, Gerald, Chester, Dean, Von, Helen Burkhart, Evelyn DeMarcus. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Jefferson...

Jan 25, 2015

LURLINE ROSS, age 90, of New Market, TN passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by daughter, Lacey Hart. Survived by daughters, Sharon Chapman and Brenda Wood; sons, Jeff Williams and Tommy Ross; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 a.m....

Jan 25, 2015

Jan 24, 2015

JOSEPH (JOE) BALDWIN, age 87 of Dandridge, TN passed away January 24, 2015 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. Joe was a faithful member of Grants Chapel United Methodist Church. Survived by wife of 52 years, Miriam (Lucy) Patterson Baldwin; son, Charles Baldwin of Dandridge; sister, Lillian Jones of Virginia Beach, VA; several extended family members. Funeral services will be Monday,...

Jan 23, 2015

Landen Jerel “Jerry” Edwards, age 76 of White Pine, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Friday, January 23, 2014 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was the retired owner and operator of Edwards Wood Chipping and veteran of the US Army. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Tammy Reed Edwards, children: Landen Edwards Jr....

Jan 23, 2015

Ella Wallene Hostetter, age 91 of Jefferson City, TN entered into her heavenly rest Friday, January 23, 2015 at Brookdale at Morristown following an extended illness. She was born in Hot Springs, NC, the daughter of the late Joe Forest and Ella Jane Norville Justice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Joe Forest...