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Mary Jean Riggs
Apr 19, 2024
Mary Jean Tully Sloan Riggs of Dandridge TN passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2024. Jean was born in Peoria, Illinois November 19, 1946. She attended the Academy of Our Lady High School and graduated from Bradley University where she majored in English, prepared to become a high school teacher, and was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority....
Joyce Thomas
Apr 17, 2024
Joyce Barr Thomas, age 77, of Dandridge, TN passed away April 17th, 2024. She was a graduate of Cumberland High School and went on to become a nurse. Continuing her education, she received her Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2001. After retirement, Joyce worked part-time at the Jefferson City Public Library. She had a passion for...
Sarah Sue Blanchard
Apr 16, 2024
Sarah Sue Blanchard passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Jefferson Park at Dandridge Nursing Home at the age of 90. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Deane Blanchard, brothers, Robert, Charles, and John Blanchard. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Woody, and several nieces and nephews whom she adored.
A graveside service will be...
James D. Eslinger
Apr 13, 2024
Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City
James D. Eslinger, age 77, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. He is a retired U.S. Army veteran. James is preceded in death by his wife, Mary B. Eslinger; son, Christian Kenner; parents, Turney and Grace Eslinger; and sister, Mary Sue Purkey.
He is survived by his daughters, Erinlea Eslinger and Monica (Mike) Carey.
A...
Annita Mae Moore
Apr 11, 2024
Annita Mae Moore, age 60 of White Pine, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 11, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is a former CNA at Jefferson City Health and Rehab, until her health wouldn't allow her to work.. Annita is preceded in death by her son, Corry Moore, parents, George and Lina Mattingly and sister,...
Daniel Thomas McArthur
Apr 11, 2024
Daniel T. McArthur, age 79, from Dandridge passed away on April 11, 2024, peacefully at his home. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; 3 children; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Dan grew up in Ortonville, Michigan and retired from AT&T. He was best known for his great sense of humor and was an avid golf cart driver. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00...
John Andrew Macknowsky
Apr 8, 2024
John Andrew Macknowsky (born January 7, 1923) left those of us who loved him on the day of the eclipse, 8 April 2024, at age 101 after a full life.
John — known in his youth by the nickname Whitey because of his blond hair—played professionally in both the National Basketball League (NBL) and National Basketball Association (NBA). Alongside his friend...
Staci Dawn Baker
Apr 8, 2024
Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Staci Baker, who departed this world on April 8, 2024. Born on October 2, 1972, she lived an adventurous life filled with joy, love and a sweet, sassy personality but touched the hearts of everyone she met. Staci is survived by her loving mother, Linda Bowers;...
Rennea Orrin (Williams) Lehr
Apr 6, 2024
Rennea Orrin "Williams" Lehr, Age 48, of Morristown passed away Saturday April 6th, 2024 peacefully in her sleep. She is survived by her sister Kerri Mandes, of Arizona, niece, Sierra Brown, and nephew, Daniel Mendes both of Arizona, father and brothers of New Mexico, created family brother, Johnny McBee, of Jefferson City, sister, Dixie Halverson, of Knoxville, and sister, Tonya...
Fred Wayne Fain
Apr 6, 2024
FRED W. FAIN, age 87 of Dandridge, TN, passed away Saturday evening, April 6, 2024, at Jefferson Park following a brief illness. He was born and raised in Dandridge, TN, the son of the late George W. and Cenia (Ownby) Fain. He was a graduate of Maury High School and was a long-time, self-employed electrician and enjoyed farming on the...
William "Bill" Mellon
Apr 4, 2024
Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City
William “Bill” Mellon, age 83 of Talbott, TN and formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away at 4:20 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab following a brief illness. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam Conflict. Bill was member of the Tennessee State Guard. He was a retired...
Elbert Elen Steele
Apr 2, 2024
Elbert Elen Steele, age 78, of Dandridge TN, formerly of Chattaroy WV, passed away Tuesday, April 2 ,2024 after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the people who loved him most in this world as he left this earthly home and entered the gates of heaven. Ed was born April 10, 1945 to Lucy and James Steele...
Virginia "Ginnie" Dorothy Sorensen
Apr 2, 2024
Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson CityVirginia “Ginnie” Dorothy Sorensen, age 91 of Jefferson City, TN, formerly a native of Detroit, Michigan, joined her heavenly family on April 2, 2024. She loved to spend her time reading, coloring, and crocheting. She was a very active member and sang in the choir at her home church, Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Livonia, MI....
Wayne Chandler Countiss
Apr 1, 2024
Wayne C. Countiss, age 92, of Dandridge, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born August 18, 1931 to the late Charles and Willie (Bowman) Countiss and was also proceeded in death by his wife Hazel Countiss; and brother, Bob Countiss. He was a faithful member of Dandridge First United Methodist Church...
James Ritchard Gibson
Mar 31, 2024
Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City
JAMES RITCHARD GIBSON, born in Ottawa, IL on August 29, 2002 passed away due to a fatal auto accident. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Susan (Shaw) Gibson; great-grandmother and grandfather, Edwin and Emma (Craven) Gibson; great-grandmother and grandfather, Ray and Dorothy Shaw; great-grandfather, Jerry Deckard; great-grandmother, Rita Broadus. He is survived by his...
Thomas Lawson
Mar 31, 2024
Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City
Thomas Lawson, age 87, of Talbott, TN, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2024. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He joined the Navy after high school and retired with 24 years of service. After the Navy, he went on to retire from Helix Water Company in California. In 1998...
Wanda Marcella Clevenger
Mar 29, 2024
WANDA THORNTON CLEVENGER, age 86 of Dandridge, TN, (Chestnut Hill Community) passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Chestnut Hill and worked for many years at the A.J. Bush & Co. Cafeteria. Wanda was a loving Mom, and Nanny to her family and was an enthusiastic fan of the Tennessee Volunteers....
Paul W. Swafford
Mar 27, 2024
Paul W. Swafford, age 81 of White Pine, passed away quietly on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home. He is survived by his wife and many loving family members and friends.
Family and friends will gather for receiving of friends at First Baptist Church, White Pine on Thursday, April 4, 2024, between the hours of 5:00-6:00 p.m. A Celebration of...
Roy Allen Potter
Mar 25, 2024
Roy Allen Potter, age 80 of Dandridge, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 25, 2024. Allen retired from BASF after 29 years of service and was a member of Greene’s Chapel Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Bonnie Jenkins Potter, brother, Paul Potter, sister, Betty Fowler, and several other family...
Lois Jean Sexton
Mar 24, 2024
LOIS JEAN SEXTON, age 83 passed away peacefully at her home on March 24, 2024. Lois loved fishing, quilting, poodles, and crossword puzzles. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Buddy Sexton; parents, Marvin and Nina Bowles; sister, Loretta Abner; brothers, Robert Bowles, Kenneth Bowles; and great-granddaughter, Cadence Taylor. She is survived by her daughter, Pansy (Cliff) Taylor; grandsons,...
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