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Roy M. Newman

Roy M. Newman

Jan 9, 2012

ROY M. NEWMAN, SR., age 72, of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly on Monday, January 09, 2012. He was a long-time truck driver and was well known by his fellow truckers as the K-Town Doctor. Son of the late Charles and Audra Newman, he was also preceded in death by his wives, Ruth Byrd, Liz Newman and Pat Newman; daughter,...

David Allan Martin

David Allan Martin

Jan 8, 2012

DAVID ALLAN MARTIN, age 63, of Talbott, TN passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. Preceded in death by mother, Doris Martin; brother, Jerry Martin; sister, Patti Martin. He was in management of the furniture industry in Asia the past 40 years. Survived by wife, Beverly Martin of Morristown; son, Zak Martin of Lexington, KY; daughter, Elizabeth...

Shirley B. Walker

Shirley B. Walker

Jan 7, 2012

SHIRLEY B. WALKER, age 76, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Saturday evening, January 7, 2012 at Physicians Regional Medical Center after suffering an acute heart attack on December 28th. She was born on June 24, 1935 to the late Charlie and Myrtle Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Thelma Belitz;...

Lewis "Louie" Wise

Lewis "Louie" Wise

Jan 6, 2012

Lewis "Louie" Wise, age 49, of Dandridge, TN went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2012 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Elizabeth Wise; brothers, Claudie Ray, Terry Lynn and Wayne ?Soapy? Wise. Survived by his brothers, J. C. Wise,...

Joyce Ruth Sheckler Heiss

Joyce Ruth Sheckler Heiss

Jan 2, 2012

JOYCE RUTH SHECKLER HEISS, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN died Monday, January 2, 2012 at Specialty Select Hospital of Fort Sanders. She served 34 years in Japan as a Southern Baptist missionary before her retirement in 1991. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City, Sunday School teacher, member of Jefferson County Genealogical Society, volunteer at...

Albert Glenn Dirl

Albert Glenn Dirl

Dec 28, 2011

Albert Glenn Dirl, age 74, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was a member of the Martha Davis Baptist Church, was a veteran, having served in the US Army, and was a retired foreman from BASF with 35 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Beb...

James Steele,

James Steele,

Dec 28, 2011

JAMES "Boogerman" STEELE, JR., age 61, of Kodak, TN, formerly of Slaters Branch (Chattaroy), KY, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He was a retired coal miner with 37 years of service and was a life long Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan. Following retirement, he moved to Tennessee so he could be near...

Mildred Evelyn Wilson

Mildred Evelyn Wilson

Dec 27, 2011

MILDRED EVELYN WILSON, age 81, of New Market, TN, formerly of Kodak, passed away at home on December 27, 2011. She was born December 15, 1930 in Sevier County to the late Ottis and Amy Styles. Mildred devoted her life to Christ, her family and caring for others. She was a member of McCampbell?s Chapel United Methodist Church in New...

Charles T. "Chuck" Abbott

Charles T. "Chuck" Abbott

Dec 23, 2011

CHARLES T. ?CHUCK? ABBOTT, age 87, of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Atlanta, GA passed away Friday morning, December 23, 2011. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy having served faithfully in World War II where he spent time as a POW. Chuck was active in church and community affairs and was a member of the Hopewell...

Frances Marie Garbee

Frances Marie Garbee

Dec 16, 2011

Frances Marie Garbee, age 74, of Talbott, TN passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents, James and Edna Hensley. She was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, Rutledge, TN. Survivors include her husband, Ed Garbee of Talbott; sons, Ed Garbee, III and wife Lisa of Signal Mountain, TN...

Reba Diane Williams

Reba Diane Williams

Dec 15, 2011

Reba Diane Williams, age 57, of the Point Pleasant Community, passed away at her home on December 15, 2011 after a courageous 16 month long battle with cancer. She was a loving mother, grandmother and wife. She was a member of Caney Creek Baptist Church in Cosby. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Glen and Scotty Ray Helton....

Boyce F. Bailey

Boyce F. Bailey

Dec 15, 2011

Boyce F. Bailey, (Daddy Bo) age 88, of Strawberry Plains, TN went to be with the Lord Dec. 15, 2011. He was employed for thirty seven years with the Asarco Zinc Mines and was also the Secretary-Treasurer for the Union for several years. He was a member for many years of First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains. He was also...

Betty Bennett Kelley

Betty Bennett Kelley

Dec 10, 2011

Betty Bennett Kelley, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011 following a battle with cancer. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Edward P. Bennett of Morganton, NC. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Shawn Raines of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Lisa Kelley of Knoxville; grandchildren, Maggie,...

Carolyn R. Manning Taylor

Carolyn R. Manning Taylor

Dec 8, 2011

CAROLYN R. MANNING TAYLOR, of Kodak, TN passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Preceded in death by husband, Orville R. Taylor; parents, John and Zelma Manning; brother, Kenneth Manning; sisters, Edna Tate, Wilma Moore and Mildred Fox. She is survived by her children, Jack Taylor of Johnson City, Randell Taylor (Connie) of Colorado...

Evelyn June Carr

Evelyn June Carr

Dec 7, 2011

EVELYN JUNE CARR, age 67, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. Graveside funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2011 at French Broad Church of the Brethren with Rev. Danny Lamb officiating. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME IN JEFFERSON CITY, TN 865-475-3892

Gerald H. Miller

Gerald H. Miller

Dec 7, 2011

GERALD H. MILLER, age 83, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 following a brief illness. He was the son of the late William and Nannie Riley Miller and was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp and was a retired employee of American Enka. Preceded in death by...

Janice C. Raines

Janice C. Raines

Dec 3, 2011

Janice C. Raines, age 73, of White Pine, TN passed away at her home on December 3, 2011. She was a member of First Baptist Church in White Pine, and a retired manager from Family Dollar in White Pine after 15 years of service, Janice was also a member Beta Sigma Phi. She is preceded in death by her son,...

Crystal Nicole Hicks

Crystal Nicole Hicks

Dec 2, 2011

CRYSTAL NICOLE HICKS, age 36, of Talbott, TN passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Member of Magna View Baptist Church and attended Walters State Community College in the nursing program. Survived by loving husband, Clay John Hicks and the loves of her life, her sons, Hunter Clay Hicks and Ezekiel Cole Hicks; father-in-law, Lloyd S. (Bud)...

Laurine Budd Glennen

Laurine Budd Glennen

Nov 29, 2011

LAURINE BUDD GLENNEN, age 94, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ben Glennen; brother, Stanton Budd; sister, Olive Olson; and half-sister, Pearl Nicholson. She is survived by her three children, Beverly Cagle, Steven Glennen (Sandy) of Dandridge, Linda Jamentz (Tom) of Burbank, CA; two grandchildren, Carrie...

Carrie W. "Toad" Woods

Carrie W. "Toad" Woods

Nov 27, 2011

Carrie W. ?Toad? Woods, age 90, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was a long time member of Swanns Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Woods; parents, Robert ?Bob? and Josie Woods; sister, Ina Bayless; brothers, Wayne Woods, Canada Woods, and Byrd Ivey. She...