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Lonnie B. Townsend

Lonnie B. Townsend

Sep 21, 2014

In Loving Memory of Lonnie B. Townsend, age 70 of White Pine, who passed away at his home on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Lonnie was a retired QC Inspector at Sonoco in Newport and is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Townsend and son, Robbie Townsend. He is survived by his children: son, Pete Townsend; and daughters, Darlene...

Barbara Shands

Barbara Shands

Sep 21, 2014

BARBARA SHANDS, age 76, of Talbott, TN passed away on September 21, 2014. She was an avid animal lover, Cubs fan, and enjoyed gardening. She was born in Hartford, CT and attended the American School for the Deaf. Preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Nellie Eib; former husband, Jack Shands. She is survived by her daughter, Kristina (Tina)...

Ruby Lillian Collins Hill

Ruby Lillian Collins Hill

Sep 20, 2014

RUBY LILLIAN COLLINS HILL, age 95, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11:24 a.m. She was a member of Mill Springs Baptist Church and a retired nurse’s aide from Milligan Clinic and Jefferson Memorial Hospital with 25 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, William Fred Collins, Sr. and Martha Marion Collins; sisters...

Henry L. Matteson

Henry L. Matteson

Sep 20, 2014

HENRY L. MATTESON, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014. He was a member of Marine Corps League Detachment # 1206, American Legion Post # 113, and Toys for Tots. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Lyman Matteson, George Matteson; sister-in-law, Emma Matteson. He is survived by wife, Terri Matteson; sons, Daniel E. Loveday (Frances), David Matteson...

Jake E. "J.E." Sinard

Jake E. "J.E." Sinard

Sep 19, 2014

Jake E. “J. E.” Sinard, born November 24, 1927, passed away at his home in White Pine, TN on Friday, September 19, 2014 at the age of 87. He was a member of White Pine Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Leona Lane Sinard; daughter, Janice (John) Reneau; grandchildren, Michelle Hurst and Michael (Melissa)...

Nathan H. Franklin

Nathan H. Franklin

Sep 18, 2014

NATHAN HOOD FRANKLIN, age 67, of Dandridge, TN passed away at Jefferson Memorial Hospital on September 18, 2014 after a lingering illness. Nathan was a 1965 graduate of Maury High School and a 1969 graduate of Carson Newman College with a degree in Business Administration. Following college, he also completed a four year carpenter apprenticeship and carpenter apprentice school. Nathan...

Margie D. Foster

Margie D. Foster

Sep 16, 2014

MARGIE D. FOSTER, age 53, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at her home. She was born and raised in Rock Hill, SC, the daughter of the late Jack and Mary Ellen (Shaver) Ashley. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Whaley; son, Bob Whaley; grandchildren, Haley, Dakota, Destiny Haynes, Michael Whaley; brothers, Johnny, Michael, and Jack...

Reba Elizabeth Hale

Reba Elizabeth Hale

Sep 16, 2014

REBA ELIZABETH HALE, age 94, of Jefferson City, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Survived by sons, Joe Hale (Sylvia), and Larry Hale (Jill); grandchildren, Debbie Reece (Charles), Shawna Berry; great-grandchildren, Hunter Berry, Brandon Reece and Caylan Reece; great-great-grandchildren, Kallie, Bryanna, Kayli, Kendra and Aubrey; brother, Chafin Patterson, Jr. Family and friends will...

Penny Lee Tallon

Penny Lee Tallon

Sep 15, 2014

PENNY LEE TALLON, age 59, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday, September 15, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Daisy Ingram. Survived by her son, Scott Tallon and his wife, Loretta; grandchildren, Connor, Cara, Caitlin, Savannah, Dalton and his wife Chasity; sisters, Linda (Bob) Shoemaker and Sandra Ingram; brother, Bill (Carney) Ingram; niece, Chemae Parton and...

Mary Ruth McMurray Crawford

Mary Ruth McMurray Crawford

Sep 13, 2014

MARY RUTH MCMURRAY CRAWFORD, a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, TN went to her heavenly home on September 13, 2014. She was born September 9, 1927 on her ancestral home farm in Dumplin Valley as the younger daughter to John McCampbell and Louella Caldwell McMurray. She was educated in Mt. Horeb and Maury High schools before attending the University of...

Calvin Stewart Metcalf

Calvin Stewart Metcalf

Sep 10, 2014

Calvin Stewart Metcalf, D. Min., 80, Jefferson City, TN passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014. He was born on July 23, 1934 in Mars Hill, NC to John Stewart and Maude Martin Metcalf. He was raised in Marshall, North Carolina and graduated from Marshall High School in 1952. He later graduated from Mars Hill College (1954), Carson Newman College (1956),...

Lacey A. Hart

Lacey A. Hart

Sep 9, 2014

Celebrating the life of LACEY A. HART, age 65, of New Market, TN who passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Tennova Residential Hospice. She was a member of the Jefferson City Christian Church. Survived by husband, William Hart; daughter, Alicia Woolsey Woods; mother, Lurline Ross; brothers and sisters, Jeff Curtis Williams, Sr. (Jackie), Brenda Ann Woods (Eddie), Sharon Geneva...

Bonnie June Whitener

Bonnie June Whitener

Sep 8, 2014

Bonnie June Whitener, age 80, of Dandridge TN, formerly of Greeneville, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 at UT Medical Center. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Ronald Whitener also of Dandridge and formerly of Greeneville; one sister, Geraldine Haines, and one brother, James Watkins, both of Farmington, MO; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Gary Kelley; and son and...

Carol Deering Fox

Carol Deering Fox

Sep 8, 2014

Carol Deering Fox, age 90, of White Pine, TN passed away at The Heritage Center on Monday, September 8, 2014. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in White Pine. She was a loving mother, grandmother and very special to everyone who knew her. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Jeff Fox;...

Mary Beth Nydem Link

Mary Beth Nydem Link

Sep 7, 2014

MARY BETH (NYDEM) LINK, age 58, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning, September 7, 2014 at her home. She was the daughter of Wilma Nydem and the late William Nydem. She was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She is survived by sisters, Jackie (Jim) Temple, Lee Anne (Rick) Noyce; brother, John Nydem and nieces Carrie and Kelsey. Funeral services, Wednesday,...

Mary Mildred Johnson

Mary Mildred Johnson

Sep 6, 2014

MARY MILDRED JOHNSON, age 91, of Knoxville, TN and formerly of Strawberry Plains and Dandridge, left this world Saturday, September 6, 2014. She was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church and was an employee for Hillcrest Nursing Home for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Pearlee Jones; husband, Frank (Tom Cat) Johnson;...

Carolyn Sue Idol Cameron

Carolyn Sue Idol Cameron

Sep 3, 2014

CAROLYN SUE IDOL CAMERON, age 63, of Rutledge, TN passed away at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at University of Tennessee Medical Center following a brief illness. She was a member of Helton Springs Baptist Church. She spent her entire working career in the sewing industry, working in several different facilities. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Naomi Rose Sharp McCarter

Naomi Rose Sharp McCarter

Sep 3, 2014

NAOMI ROSE SHARP MCCARTER, age 96, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on September 3, 2014 in her home with her family by her side. She was born in Knoxville, TN on July 16, 1918. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and served as a member of the Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Marie Kulik Evon

Marie Kulik Evon

Sep 2, 2014

MARIE KULIK EVON, age 98, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday morning, September 2, 2014 at the Life Care Center of Morristown. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was once an active participant in the Dandridge Senior Citizens, Shady Grove Home Demonstration Club and the Dandridge Garden Club. Marie was preceded in death by her...

Starla Cameron Coffey

Starla Cameron Coffey

Sep 2, 2014

STARLA DARLENE CAMERON COFFEY, age 47, of Rutledge, TN passed away suddenly at St. Mary’s Tennova on Tuesday, September 02, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Grace Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by grandparents, L. C. (Bud) and Corene Gray, and C. H. Cameron of Rutledge. She is survived by parents, Gary and...