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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...

Mae N. Pedigo

Mae N. Pedigo

Nov 1, 2014

Mae Nicely Pedigo, age 99, of White Pine, TN, our beloved mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 1, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Robert Leroy Pedigo; her parents, Charles and Phoebe Nicely; her son, Charles Eddie Pedigo who passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014; brother,...

Wayne Francis Oberg

Wayne Francis Oberg

Nov 1, 2014

WAYNE FRANCIS OBERG, age 73, of Dandridge, TN formerly of Colorado Springs, CO passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 1, 2014 at his home. He was born September 1, 1941 in Kewanee, IL the son of the late William and Lillian (White) Oberg and was preceded in death by his sister, Karlene Rexroat. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy...

Minnie Esther Stiles Ducker Bolden

Minnie Esther Stiles Ducker Bolden

Oct 31, 2014

MINNIE ESTHER STILES DUCKER BOLDEN, age 94, of Dandridge, TN formerly of Waynesville (Township of Hazelwood), NC, our beloved “MinnieMaw”, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, October 31, 2014. Former member of the Hazelwood Church of God and presently a member of the White Pine Church of God. She will be remembered for her love of being...

Dean "Shorty" Pierce

Dean "Shorty" Pierce

Oct 31, 2014

Dean “Shorty” Pierce, age 91, passed away on October 31, 2014 at Tri-State Rehab Center in Harrogate, TN. Dean was born September 5, 1923 in Hawkins County, TN to the late Jennie Watkins and A. Hampton Pierce. Dean was a World War II veteran, a 50 year member of the Powell Masonic Lodge, and a retiree of Oak Ridge National...

Lorene Shackelford Kerr Hodge

Lorene Shackelford Kerr Hodge

Oct 30, 2014

LORENE SHACKELFORD KERR HODGE, age 94, of Jefferson County, TN passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. She attended Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husbands, J. P. Kerr and Charles Hodge. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. At her request, a private graveside service will be held. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR...

Charles "C.L." Higgins

Charles "C.L." Higgins

Oct 30, 2014

Charles L. “C.L.” Higgins Sr, age 79, of White Pine, TN passed away at Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation on Thursday, October 30, 2014. C.L. was retired from the United States Army after a long and distinguished career spanning more than 20 years. Upon returning to White Pine, he went to work for A-1 Rentals in Morristown, where he spent...

Susan Rae Williams

Susan Rae Williams

Oct 27, 2014

Susan Rae Blackwell Williams, age 42, of White Pine, TN went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Monday, October 27, 2014. She is a founding member of Living Waters Worship Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Louise Mooneyham Blackwell; mother-in-law, Diane Williams; and grandmother, Irene Jenkins. She is survived by her loving husband...

Michael James Millard

Michael James Millard

Oct 26, 2014

. Michael “Mike” James Millard, age 37, of White Pine, TN passed away at his home on October 26, 2014. Mike was born in Knoxville on September 21, 1977. He is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Andrea Millard. He is survived by his wife, Toni, as well as his father B.J. Millard; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Chelsae...

Robert "Carroll" Allen

Robert "Carroll" Allen

Oct 26, 2014

Robert “Carroll” Allen, age 87, of White Pine, TN, born November 30, 1926, passed away peacefully surrounded by members of his family on October 26, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee. He was the second of three children born to Howard E. and Elva Musser Allen. He graduated from White Pine High School with the class...

Ronald Eugene Whitener

Ronald Eugene Whitener

Oct 24, 2014

Ronald Eugene Whitener, 83, of Dandridge TN, formerly of Greeneville, TN, where he was employed with TRW Ross Gear Division, passed away Friday October 24, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Bonnie Whitener, also of Dandridge and formerly of Greeneville, TN; parents, Clayton and Bertha Whitener; and brothers, Cecil and Clayton...

Ruby S. Raines

Ruby S. Raines

Oct 23, 2014

Ruby Shelton Raines, of White Pine passed away at her home on Thursday, October 23, 2014. She was a member at Nina Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Brady Raines, son, Lacy Raines and daughter, Carolyn Sue Raines. She is survived by her children; Dwight B. Raines, Don Raines, Marcella Raines Stuart and Debbie Raines Coggins,...