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Laura Dorothy (Dot) Briggs Sellars

Laura Dorothy (Dot) Briggs Sellars

Aug 31, 2012

LAURA DOROTHY (DOT) BRIGGS SELLARS, age 89, of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday, August 31, 2012 at her home. She was born June 11, 1923, the daughter of the late G. W. and Lula Briggs, and was a long time resident of the Chestnut Grove Community of Jefferson County, TN. She was married to Hal Sellars, a wonderful husband and...

Samuel Ray Fain

Samuel Ray Fain

Aug 30, 2012

SAMUEL RAY FAIN, age 90, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Ray was born September 12, 1921 and was raised in the Sager community. He was a member of George Street United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Joan Romines Fain; parents, George and Cenia Fain; three infant...

C. Lamar

C. Lamar

Aug 27, 2012

C. Lamar Orr, age 88, born May 4, 1924 in Richbury, SC, passed away on August 27, 2012. Preceded in death by son, Bill Orr; parents, James Albert and Laura Orr; brothers J.A. and Laney Orr; and sisters, Floris Maxwell and Laura Dye Millen. Survived by wife of 67 years, Dorothy Ellis Orr; son, John Orr and wife Lisa; grandchildren,...

Delbert Breeding

Delbert Breeding

Aug 24, 2012

DELBERT BREEDING, age 77, of White Pine, TN passed away at his home on Friday, August 24, 2012. Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 27, 2012 at Mt. Vale Church of God. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. prior to the service. Graveside interment service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday,...

Mary Lou Roark

Mary Lou Roark

Aug 23, 2012

MARY LOU ROARK passed quietly in her sleep on August 23, 2012, her 93rd birthday. Mary Lou is survived by her husband, Lee Roark; and daughter, Mary Lou Greene Bates; granddaughter, Amber Morgan; grandson, Aaron Bates; and four great-grandchildren, Miciah Clay, Katie Clay, William Clay and Spencer Morgan. Mary Lou was a beautician in Morristown for over 50 years with...

Louis George Gerber

Louis George Gerber

Aug 22, 2012

LOUIS GEORGE GERBER, age 94, of New Market, TN passed away at home on August 22, 2012. He was born in West Orange, NJ and retired to Tennessee in 1983. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Jefferson City and previously St. Patrick Church in Morristown. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in July, 1941 and...

Sandra Tolliver

Sandra Tolliver

Aug 16, 2012

SANDRA TOLLIVER, age 66, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on August 16, 2012 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Velma Huskey. Survived by children and spouses, Bobby and Donna Rimmer, Terry and Angie Collins, and Wayne Tolliver; grandchildren, Cory and Katie Rimmer,...

Frank C. Brewer

Frank C. Brewer

Aug 14, 2012

FRANK C. BREWER, age 81, of White Pine, TN passed away at his home on August 14, 2012 after a long illness. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, where he was very active as a lay speaker and Sunday School teacher. Frank was a retired employee of American Enka, where he had 25 years of service to...

Jack D. Adkins

Jack D. Adkins

Aug 13, 2012

JACK W. ADKINS, age 47, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday evening, August 13, 2012. He was born August 20, 1964 in Ieager, WV, the son of Autry and Shirley Adkins. Jack has worked in the restaurant business before his illness. He is survived by his parents and several other relatives. A memorial service will be held at a later...

Jennie Lynn Stallings Kovach

Jennie Lynn Stallings Kovach

Aug 11, 2012

JENNIE LYNN STALLINGS KOVACH, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012 following an extended illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Kovach; daughter, Sharon Marie Ellington; parents, Albert and Velma Stallings; brothers, Olin Stallings and Stevie Joe Stallings; sister, Beatrice Stallings Osland. She is survived by her daughter, Teri (Mark) Heidemann of...

Lura D. Sartain Howard

Lura D. Sartain Howard

Aug 10, 2012

Lura D. Sartain Howard, born December 28, 1908 passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church of Talbott, TN her entire life. Lura D was a LPN, having worked at Allen Clinic in White Pine until her retirement. Even in retirement, she continued as a caregiver to all...

Doris W. Eccles

Doris W. Eccles

Aug 7, 2012

DORIS W. ECCLES, age 86, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012. She attended the Deep Springs Baptist Church and was retired after working many years at Cracker Jack of Chicago and Pan American Airlines. A loving mother and a Christian friend to many she served many years as a foster parent. Survived by son, Earl Annabel; several...

Michael Alan Roach

Michael Alan Roach

Aug 7, 2012

MICHAEL ALAN ROACH, age 52, of Jefferson City, TN died suddenly on August 7, 2012 at his home. Preceded by wife, Sharon Pryor Roach and father, Alan Roach. Survived by mother, Nancy Gulley; son, Jason Roach; and sister, Angela Young. Memorial service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Oakland Baptist Church with Rev. Stacey Lawson...

Henrietta Jenkins

Henrietta Jenkins

Aug 6, 2012

Henrietta Jenkins, age 91, of Jefferson City, TN passed away August 6, 2012. She spent most of her childhood in Middlesboro, KY, but lived in Fonde, KY, during her high-school years. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson City, where she had served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher and where she taught...

Helen Miles Plemons

Helen Miles Plemons

Aug 6, 2012

Helen Miles Plemons, age 88, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by husband, Jesse Plemons; daughter, Carolyn Rose; special granddaughter, Angie Brooks. Survived by daughters, Mary Miles and husband Roy, Jessie Rutledge and husband John, and Patsy Plemons; 7 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Graveside funeral service will be...

Nannie Bible Watkins

Nannie Bible Watkins

Aug 6, 2012

NANNIE BIBLE WATKINS COX, age 90, of Talbott, TN passed away on August 6, 2012 after a brief illness. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. She was a devoted and loving homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Preceded in death by her husband, John A. (Jay) Cox; son, Robert E. (Bob) Cox; daughter, Patricia Sue Jackson;...

Bernice C. Salley

Bernice C. Salley

Aug 5, 2012

BERNICE C. SALLEY, age 84 of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning, August 5, 2012 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was an active member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Bernice was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, earning the rank of first lieutenant and was a retired registered nurse having worked at several Knoxville...

Dorothy June Rusch

Dorothy June Rusch

Aug 4, 2012

Dorothy June Rusch, age 83, a 24 year resident of Baneberry, passed away at University of Tennessee Medical Center on Saturday, August 4, 2012 after a brief illness. She was a member of The Church of the Good Shepherd, in Newport. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Pattie Jo Rusch; grandchildren, Shannon Youchnik and Kevin Jakubczyk. Survivors include...

Mable "Jean" Smith

Mable "Jean" Smith

Aug 3, 2012

SMITH, MABLE (JEAN) - age 85, of New Market, TN, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene Smith; daughters, Charlene Scarlett and Faye Hickle; brothers, Bud Talley and Roger Talley. She was retired from Magnavox after 42 years of service. Survivors include...

Carolyn McCoig

Carolyn McCoig

Jul 27, 2012

Carolyn Myers McCoig, age 73, of White Pine, TN went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 27, 2012 at her home. She was a faithful member of Leadvale Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sheilds and Nell Myers, and sister, Kathryn M. Smelcher. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bill McCoig;...