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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...

David Butterworth

David Butterworth

Feb 24, 2014

DAVID BUTTERWORTH, age 60, of Talbott, TN passed away suddenly, Monday, February 24, 2014. He was a long time employee of Wal Mart of Jefferson City. Preceded in death by mother, Lena Brooks; step father, Bill Brooks; companion, Beverly Tolle. He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Tolle; brothers, Raymond Butterworth, Ronald Brooks, Danny Brooks, Tommy Brooks and Bryan Butterworth;...

June Lee Collins

June Lee Collins

Feb 23, 2014

JUNE LEE COLLINS, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. June was a member of the Talbott Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Evan and Jean Derrick Lee of Pittsburgh, PA; sisters, Betty DeSensi (Tony) and Lucille Yochum (Robert). She is survived by her...

Kenneth Ray Pollard

Kenneth Ray Pollard

Feb 23, 2014

KENNETH RAY POLLARD, age 61, of Talbott, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at his home. He was a member of Sartain Springs Baptist Church. Survived by wife, Teressa Pollard; step-children, Jackie Daniels and Tim Burger; mother, Shirley Massengill (Robbie); and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held...

Margaret Hill Goforth

Margaret Hill Goforth

Feb 23, 2014

Margaret Hill Goforth, age 85, of White Pine, TN passed away at her home on Sunday, February 23, 2014 after a lingering illness. She was the owner and operator of American Homes and Reality Inc. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Gene” Goforth; parents, Frank and Annie Hill; sibilings, Keith, Gerald, Edith, Perk, Mable, Helen. She is...

Adeline J. Belprez

Adeline J. Belprez

Feb 23, 2014

ADELINE J.BELPREZ, age 101 of Dandridge and a resident of the Life Care Center of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday evening, February 23, 2014. She was born November 8, 1912 in Belgium and grew up in Blissfield, MI. Preceded in death by her husband, Roger Belprez; grandson, Martin Belprez; step-sister, Julia Gust. She is survived by her son, Girard “Jerry”...

Francis Marshall Curry

Francis Marshall Curry

Feb 21, 2014

FRANCIS MARSHALL CURRY, age 90, of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully Friday, February 21, 2014. He was born November 1, 1923 in Atlanta, GA, the son of the late John Marshall and Emily Motes Curry. He was a member of the French Broad Church of the Brethren. Marshall was a veteran of WWII and the U.S. Navy and also served...

Kye Allen Thomas Phipps

Kye Allen Thomas Phipps

Feb 20, 2014

KYE ALLEN THOMAS PHIPPS, infant son of Rev. Alex and Mrs. Connie Phipps of New Market, TN who was born on December 5, 2013, went to be with Jesus, his grandparents, siblings and cousins on February 20, 2014 at ETCH in Knoxville. He was an angel sent from heaven who was with us for a short time, and brought joy...

Ida Margaret Mills  Price

Ida Margaret Mills Price

Feb 18, 2014

IDA MARGARET MILLS PRICE, age 90, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Tennova Residential Hospice. She was born November 11, 1923 in Jefferson County to Curtis and Annetta Mills. Mrs. Price grew up in Jefferson County and lived in the Karns Community of Knoxville for over 30 years. She was a member of the First Baptist...

Mary Evelyn Denton

Mary Evelyn Denton

Feb 15, 2014

Mary Evelyn Denton, age 78 of Talbott, TN passed away at home Sunday, February 16, 2014 with her children by her side. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack Denton; daughter, Angela Denton; parents, Fate and Lucille Williford; sister, Lillian Walker. She is survived by her son, Jackie (Karen) Denton; daughters, Sue Denton and Martissa (Earl) Reagan; several grandchildren and...

Russell Dean Drawdy

Russell Dean Drawdy

Feb 15, 2014

RUSSELL DEAN DRAWDY, age 76, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Nances Grove Baptist Church and was retired from the U. S. Army with 22 years of service. He was a Christian with a heart for missions. Survived by loving wife...

Daniel L. Davis

Daniel L. Davis

Feb 14, 2014

Daniel L. Davis, Sergeant First Class US Army Retired, age 62, of White Pine, TN passed away suddenly at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on February 14, 2014. Dan was a 20 year veteran of the US Army, and was an over the road truck driver for 18 years. Dan has received his Associates Degree from Kaplan University and was...

Delores A. Hays

Delores A. Hays

Feb 13, 2014

DELORES A. HAYS, age 81, of Dandridge, TN passed away February 13, 2014 after a long illness. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Jean Coulter and Corinne Kramer, and brother, Charles Hays. Delores is survived by several nieces and nephews, as well as special friends, June Lich, Phyllis Harrison,...

Floyd "Poppy" A. Huskey

Floyd "Poppy" A. Huskey

Feb 11, 2014

FLOYD A. “POPPY” HUSKEY, age 60, of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at his home. He is survived by his children, Veronica (Matt) McCuiston and Kelly Huskey; grandchildren, Macy, Laurel, Taylor and Danielle; brother, Gene Huskey; sister, Kae (David) Smith; nephews, Junior Huskey, J.R. Sizemore and Thomas Smith; niece, April Smith; many other relatives and friends....

Frank "Spider" Houston Covington

Frank "Spider" Houston Covington

Feb 9, 2014

FRANK HOUSTON “Spider” COVINGTON, age 70, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday evening, February 9, 2014 following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Wanda Covington; sons, Frankie, Andrew and Bobby Covington; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth and Jerry Covington; sister, Betty Donley. Funeral services, Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 7:00pm at Farrar Funeral...

Nina Swann Payne

Nina Swann Payne

Feb 7, 2014

Nina Swann Payne, age 93, of Jefferson City, TN and formerly of Morristown, TN and Maryville, TN passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 at Jefferson County Nursing Home, Rogers Cottage, Dandridge, TN. Nina was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church where she was an active participant of Senior Sunday School until she moved to reside with her daughter, Sharon...

James Ray Lilly

James Ray Lilly

Feb 7, 2014

JAMES RAY LILLY went to be with the Lord February 7, 2014 at his home in Talbott at the age of 64. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in Vietnam with the rank of SGT E5. He was retired service manager from Forenta with 20 years of service. Jim was preceded in death by his...

Virginia Wingo

Virginia Wingo

Feb 4, 2014

VIRGINIA WINGO went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2014 at the age of 101. She was a dedicated Christian and a retired Baptist missionary with 35 years of service in Italy. She was a graduate of Louisiana College in Pineville with a Doctorate of Divinity degree , and attended LSU. Prior to serving in Italy, she taught...

Dorothy Turner Woods

Dorothy Turner Woods

Feb 4, 2014

Dorothy Turner Woods, age 90, of White Pine, TN passed away at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Born May 30, 1923 in Corbin, KY and raised in Kingsport, she was the beloved wife of the late Homer C. Woods, and a devoted mother to Eddie Woods and wife Marilyn, She is also survived by her sisters-in-law,...

Martha G. Cline Conrad

Martha G. Cline Conrad

Feb 3, 2014

MARTHA G. (CLINE) CONRAD, age 66, of Rutledge, TN passed away Monday, February 3, 2014 at her home. Preceded in death by parents, Tony Franklin and Addie Lean Cline; sisters, Helen Glasco and Bernice Hagen. She is survived by husband, Wayne Conrad; son, Timothy Mills; daughter, Barbara Bregg; son, Aaron Conrad; sister-in-law, Judy Newell; brothers and sisters, Lois Morgan, Anita...