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Missouria Rines

Missouria Rines

Mar 18, 2014

Missouria Moore Rines, age 83 passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at her home. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church in Talbott, TN. She was a loving and wonderful wife and mother. She will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Rondy Rines, parents, Huey and Lilly Moore, brothers, Robert, Jonah, Neely, and...

Betty H. Howington

Betty H. Howington

Mar 16, 2014

BETTY H. HOWINGTON, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014 at her residence, Chandler House, in Jefferson City, TN. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, C. B. “Chet” Howington, parents, Isma and A. J. Hunter. Betty was born in LaGrange, GA where she lived many years before moving to Marietta, Ga. She...

Donald Moore

Donald Moore

Mar 16, 2014

The Reverend Donald Moore of Maryville TN – husband, father, grandfather, and mentor - passed away peacefully this past Sunday at the ripe age of 90. His sense of adventure and faith in God led to a full and rewarding life, from an East Tennessee farmboy to a B-17 belly-gunner in WWII; a Methodist missionary with the Iban tribe in...

Genevieve "Genny" Welch

Genevieve "Genny" Welch

Mar 15, 2014

Genevieve “Genny” Welch, age 79, of Talbott, TN passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Bobby Welch; son, Ricky Welch. She attended Mount Vale Church of God. Survivors include sisters, Mary Ellen Yates of Erwin, TN, Geraldine (Frank) Gass of Jefferson City, TN and Barbara (Harlon) Arnold of Jonesborough, TN; brother, Frank Yates of Erwin, TN;...

Ronald L. Nelson

Ronald L. Nelson

Mar 15, 2014

Ronald L. Nelson, of Kodak, TN passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Life Care Center, Jefferson. Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Rev. Dewayne Whittington officiating. The family will receive friends 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson...

Betty Burchell

Betty Burchell

Mar 14, 2014

BETTY BURCHELL, age 87, of Talbott, TN passed away Friday morning, March 14, 2014 at her home after a lingering illness. She was a member of Magna View Baptist Church and retired from Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was a loving mother making her family and friends her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Burchell; parents, James...

Ray Edward  Martin

Ray Edward Martin

Mar 13, 2014

RAY EDWARD MARTIN, SR. age 74, of Jefferson City, TN who was born June 15, 1939, passed away March 13, 2014 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. The family chose cremation for Mr. Martin and his remains will be taken to Virginia for burial. The family regrets that there will be no service here but thanks everyone for all their support. ARRANGEMENTS...

Gloria R. McCarter

Gloria R. McCarter

Mar 12, 2014

GLORIA R. McCARTER, age 73, of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly Wednesday afternoon March 12, 2014. She was graduate of Carson-Newman College and received her Masters degree in Library Science from the University of Tennessee. She was member of the Eastern Star for over 55 years and was a member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Gloria was a...

Marjorie Smelcer Hance

Marjorie Smelcer Hance

Mar 12, 2014

MARJORIE SMELCER HANCE, age 82, of Manchester, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Horizon Health and Rehab in Manchester. Mrs. Hance was born in Dandridge, TN, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Lettie Rainwater Smelcer. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Manchester. In addition to her parents, Mrs....

Lois Marie Sisk Wise

Lois Marie Sisk Wise

Mar 8, 2014

LOIS MARIE SISK WISE, age 85, of Dandridge, TN passed away at her home on March 8, 2014 following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Liza Douglas Sisk. Preceded in death by her husband, F.L. Wise; son, Gary Wise; great-grandson, Camen Wise; several sisters and brothers. She is survived by her children, Don and...

Odessa Miller

Odessa Miller

Mar 6, 2014

ODESSA MILLER, age 100, of Jefferson City, TN passed away March 6, 2014 at Life Care of Jefferson City. She was a loving Christian mother, the oldest member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and worked doing alterations for many years in the Jefferson City area. Preceded in death by husband, Hal Miller; son, Ben Miller; four brothers, son-in-law, Ronald Hensley; daughters-in-law,...

Judy Wardwell

Judy Wardwell

Mar 4, 2014

JUDY "ANGELCAKE" (CHICK) WARDWELL, of White Pine, TN went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2013. Judy was born April 13, 1943 in Rochester, NH, the daughter of the late Jackson Chick and Ruth Chick. Judy's family has always come first in her heart. She was a caring daughter, a devoted wife, an active mother, and a proud...

Edith (Edie) Lakin

Edith (Edie) Lakin

Mar 4, 2014

Edith (Edie) Lakin – age 87, of Talbott, TN passed away Tuesday night, March 4, 2014. Serving many years as an elementary school teacher, Edith retired as Hamblen County Schools Media Supervisor. She attended Magna View Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Jessie Summey; sisters, Margaret Bennison and Ruth Rummrell; brothers, George and Marvin Summey. Survived...

Lou Verna "Miss Lou" Fugate

Lou Verna "Miss Lou" Fugate

Mar 2, 2014

LOU VERNA FUGATE "MISS LOU", passed away at her home peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2014. She was born on March 12, 1925 in Harlan, KY, the daughter of Frank and Julia Durham Parson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers, Jim, Bud and Cleo "Red" Parson. Miss Lou was married to James Fugate from...

Ruth Greene McDaniel

Ruth Greene McDaniel

Mar 2, 2014

Ruth Greene McDaniel, age 92 of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday, March 02, 2014. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden, TN and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Holston Chapter 384 in Jefferson City, TN. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Lawrence H. McDaniel, parents, Arthur R. Greene, Sr.,...

William (Bill) Holt

William (Bill) Holt

Mar 1, 2014

WILLIAM (BILL) HOLT, age 61, of Morristown, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital following a brief illness. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where he was very active serving the Lord in many factions, including being an usher for several years. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Hal E. Thomas

Hal E. Thomas

Feb 27, 2014

HAL E. THOMAS, age 93, of Jefferson City, TN, who was born on March 7, 1920 passed away on February 27, 2014 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was retired from Magnavox and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Mildred Thomas; infant daughter, Halley Ernestine; infant great-granddaughter,...

Judith A. McHenry

Judith A. McHenry

Feb 25, 2014

JUDITH A. MCHENRY, age 73, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Survived by husband, Fred McHenry; children, Allen McHenry (Jennifer), Joyce Travis (Mark), and Carmen Parks (Bryan); seven grandchildren; sister, Norma Mitchell (Donnie); sister-in-law, Betty Moseley; several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Westview Cemetery with Rev....

James A. Newcomb

James A. Newcomb

Feb 24, 2014

JAMES A. NEWCOMB, age 73, of the Chestnut Hill Community of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a retired employee of Bush Bros. & Co. and was preceded in death by wife of 44 years, Josie Newcomb; son, Mark Newcomb; parents, William and Flora Belle Newcomb;...

John Alden Starnes

John Alden Starnes

Feb 24, 2014

John Alden Starnes, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on 24 February 2014. He was born 27 March 1936 to Hazel Leora Cloyes and Thomas Albert Starnes of West Asheville, NC. John graduated from Ben Lippen High School in Asheville, NC. He subsequently attended Wayland Baptist College of Plainview, TX and Carson-Newman...