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Dorothy Marion Maddox

Dorothy Marion Maddox

Mar 16, 2013

DOROTHY MARION MADDOX, age 90, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Dayton, OH passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Maddox; three brothers, Wayne, Estill and Bob Reynolds. She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie (Rick) Lewis of Dandridge, Jean (Vlayron) Prather of Dayton, OH;...

Helen Sharp Hodges

Helen Sharp Hodges

Mar 16, 2013

Helen Sharpe Hodges, age 94, formerly of Knoxville, TN passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Jefferson City, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonas Hodges; father, J. Mitchell Sharpe; mother, Elizabeth Sharpe Hatmaker; stepfather, Vader Hatmaker; brother, LCDR Boyd Sharpe, USN Ret. Survived by son, Jimmy Hodges; daughter-in-law, Mary Hodges; granddaughter, Amy Lea Hodges all of...

David Errol Davenport

David Errol Davenport

Mar 14, 2013

DAVID EARL DAVENPORT, age 64, of Morristown, TN passed away on March 14, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of Morristown; and a son, Chris Davenport, of Florida. The family will gather for a memorial service in Florida. Special thanks to Mountain Home VA, Jefferson City Health and Rehab staff, and UT Hospice for their care and support....

Mary Lou Whillock Eslinger

Mary Lou Whillock Eslinger

Mar 13, 2013

MARY LOU (WHILLOCK) ESLINGER, age 70, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 13, 2013 at her home. Mary Lou was a life-long resident of the Piedmont Community in Jefferson Co. where she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge and was a retired program technician for the USDA Farm Service Agency. She was the daughter...

Evelyn E. Chandler

Evelyn E. Chandler

Mar 12, 2013

Evelyn E. Chandler, age 97, of White Pine, TN passed away at Jefferson County Nursing Home on March 12, 2013. She was a member of First Baptist Church of White Pine. She is preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Chandler; parents, Hugh Taylor Yates and Elizabeth McNabb Yates. Survivors include her son, Tim Chandler; niece, Gail (Ron) Fell of...

Betty Shabdue Burdette

Betty Shabdue Burdette

Mar 8, 2013

Betty Shabdue Burdette, age 75, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Sissonville, WV passed away on March 8, 2013 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN after a long illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Burdette; parents, Charles and Helen Shabdue; brothers, Bob and Richard Shabdue; sisters, Emma Thorton and Dorma Fields. She is survived by...

Steve L. Dalton

Steve L. Dalton

Mar 7, 2013

STEVE L. DALTON, age 66, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly on March 7, 2013 after a brief illness. Steve was of the Baptist faith. He loved going to yard sales, spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Steve worked at Berkline for 43 years as an upholsterer. Steve was selfless and went out of his way to...

Opal Horner Cheatham

Opal Horner Cheatham

Mar 5, 2013

OPAL HORNER CHEATHAM, of Talbott, TN passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by husband, Louis Cheatham; parents, Earl and Ruth Horner; sister, Ida Jo Horner; brothers, Calvin Horner and Jack Horner. Survived by daughter, Carolyn Carden; sister, Mary Ruth Boshears and husband William D.; grandchildren, Lisa Lethco, Randy Lethco and wife Tonya; great-grandchildren,...

Seymour M. "Mackie" Counts

Seymour M. "Mackie" Counts

Mar 1, 2013

SEYMOUR M. (MACKIE) COUNTS, age 71, of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday afternoon, March 1, 2013 at his home. He was the son of the late Orville E. and Mable Fleming Counts. Preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Harry T. and Judy Counts. He was a retired coal miner and employee of Bristol Compressors. He was a member...

Howard F. Moore

Howard F. Moore

Feb 28, 2013

HOWARD F. MOORE, age 69, of Talbott, TN passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, February 28, 2013. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and an employee of Carson Newman College for 24 years. Preceded in death by father, Austin Bert Moore, and mother, Vallie Pollard Moore; father-in-law, Delbert C. Hall, Sr.; sister-in-law, Agnes...

Bobby Joe Forgety

Bobby Joe Forgety

Feb 26, 2013

Bobby Joe Forgety, age 76, resident of Talbott, TN went to his home with the Heavenly Father, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was born on December 14, 1936 in Jefferson City, TN to Richard and Ola (Hickey) Forgety. Bobby graduated from Jefferson City High School and Carson Newman College. He served in the U. S....

James Ray Hart

James Ray Hart

Feb 23, 2013

JAMES RAY HART, age 91, of Dandridge, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 23, 2013. He was the son of the late Hobart and Mae Hart, Sr. and was a life-long resident of Dandridge and Jefferson Co. He was a member and elder of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church, retired employee of Enka Corp. and was a...

Bessie Marie Williams Talley

Bessie Marie Williams Talley

Feb 21, 2013

Bessie Marie Williams Talley, age 72, of White Pine, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Shane Talley; brothers, Raymond and Charles Williams; and sister, Evelyn Hannah. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Albert Talley; children, Shelia (Dale) Sprouse, Michael...

Herbert A. Doan

Herbert A. Doan

Feb 19, 2013

HERBERT A. DOAN, age 58, of Dandridge, TN died suddenly Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church of Dandridge and was a graduate of Sullivan Central High School and had attended the University of Tennessee. Herbert was the farm manager for Wilson Farms of Newport and was...

J. C.

J. C.

Feb 13, 2013

J. C. Cornwell, age 86, of Talbott, TN passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Cloyd and Ferne Cornwell; brothers, Wayland Cornwell, Ross Cornwell and Hugh Cornwell; sister, Jean Williams. He was a longtime deacon of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Jefferson City, and a World War II Navy Veteran. Survived by loving wife of...

Cherry Darlene Warren

Cherry Darlene Warren

Feb 11, 2013

Cherry Darlene Warren, age 60, of Dandridge, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 11, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents; Bill and Helen Cornett; and father, Aubrey Reynolds; along with granddaughter, Kristy Darlene Wikle. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Lemmie Warren; and six children,...

Lige Samuel "Sam" Price

Lige Samuel "Sam" Price

Feb 11, 2013

LIGE SAMUEL ?SAM? PRICE, 82 of Dandridge, TN passed away at Jefferson Memorial Hospital on Monday, February 11, 2013. Sam was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from the US Postal Service Knoxville, Burlington Branch. After retirement he worked as a bail bondsman in Jefferson County and along with his son Jerry, had a stump grinding business. Sam served...

Megan Diane Bowers

Megan Diane Bowers

Feb 9, 2013

MEGAN DIANE BOWERS, age 26, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 9, 2013 as the result of an automobile accident. She was a special person with a loving soul. She is preceded in death by her father, Michael Bowers; grandparents, Fred and Katherine Collins, and Clarence and Charlsey Bowers. She is survived by her mother, Linda...

Mary Ruth Hamilton

Mary Ruth Hamilton

Feb 1, 2013

MARY RUTH HAMILTON, age 90, of New Market, TN passed away at home on Friday, February 1, 2013. She was born April 24, 1922 to the late Frank and Molly Stiles. She was a member of McCampbell?s Chapel United Methodist Church in New Market. Ruth enjoyed visiting with friends and family and reading her Bible. In addition to her parents,...

Vera Eli Mitchell

Vera Eli Mitchell

Jan 31, 2013

VERA ELI MITCHELL, age 100, passed away on January 31, 2013 in Dandridge, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Walter Jewell Mitchell; and her sister, Mary Rose Ford. She is survived by her niece, Sue Ford Harris and her husband, Charles M. Harris of Alexandria, VA; and brother-in-law, Richard Ray Ford of Dandridge, TN....