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Stephen A. Kovach

Stephen A. Kovach

Jul 24, 2011

STEPHEN A. KOVACH, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on July 24, 2011 at UT Medical Center. He was former president of Gulf and Western Industries and Portec Industries, a World War II veteran, avid arrowhead hunter and gardener. Preceded by parents, Stephen and Susan Kovach; and daughter, Sharon M. Ellington. He is survived by his wife of...

Mary Jane Anderson Nichols

Mary Jane Anderson Nichols

Jul 23, 2011

Mary Jane Anderson Nichols, age 75, of Talbott, TN, and formerly of Kyles Ford, TN passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab, where she was under hospice care for a lingering illness. She was a life long homemaker and a member of Livesay Chapel Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin ?Rube?...

Robert Eugene Hall

Robert Eugene Hall

Jul 21, 2011

ROBERT EUGENE HALL, age 41, of Bulls Gap, TN passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011 at his home. He was a member of Centerview Freewill Baptist Church on Cosby Highway. Preceded in death by grandmother, Alma K. Hall; mother, Joyce J. Shipley; and uncle, Royal Gene Davis. He is survived by his son, Josh Hall; daughter-in-law, Brooke Hall; grandsons, Kayman...

Della F. Lawson

Della F. Lawson

Jul 20, 2011

DELLA F. LAWSON, age 64, of Talbott, TN passed away on July 20, 2011. She was of the Baptist faith, and a beloved wife, mother and housewife. Preceded by parents, Carroll and Mary Louise Smith. She is survived by her husband, Reid C. Lawson; children, Gregory L. Self, Donna D. Custer (Roger), Melissa D. Fraley (Mike); grandchildren, James Brooks and...

Jane Russell Bruner

Jane Russell Bruner

Jul 17, 2011

JANE RUSSELL BRUNER, age 73, of Jefferson City, TN and formerly of Clarksville, TN passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 at her home. She was a member of New Providence United Methodist Church. Preceded by parents, Ragon and Meddie Russell; brother, Steve Russell; husband, Charles Bruner; grandson, Jason Arnold. Survived by children, Billy Monell, Trina Berry (Ernest), Kathy Monell; two...

Barbara Diane Bowling Bryant

Barbara Diane Bowling Bryant

Jul 16, 2011

BARBARA DIANE BOWLING BRYANT, age 63, of Knoxville, TN passed away Saturday evening, July 16, 2011 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born and raised in Knoxville, TN, the daughter of the late Ishamel and Louetta (Cheek) Bowling. Diane was of the Baptist faith and will be remembered as a loving caregiver to her...

James C. McGaha

James C. McGaha

Jul 14, 2011

JAMES C. MCGAHA, age 75, of Dandridge, TN (Chestnut Hill community) died Thursday afternoon, July 14, 2011. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Big Spring Baptist Church. Interment to follow at Proffitt/Big Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR...

Mitchell E. "Pat" Patterson

Mitchell E. "Pat" Patterson

Jul 13, 2011

MITCHELL E. Â?PATÂ? PATTERSON, age 85, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church, veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired after 41 years as a meat department. specialist for A & P Grocery Co. He was the son of the late...

Iris Louise Sikes

Iris Louise Sikes

Jul 9, 2011

IRIS LOUISE SIKES, age 64, of Dandridge, TN passed away at Jefferson Memorial Hospital on Saturday, July 9, 2011 after a lingering illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frances Marion Moore and Grace Whittenbarger Moore; and mother, Wanda Patterson Moore. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Jim Sikes; daughters, Wanda and husband Jerry Watson,...

Lillard G. Patterson

Lillard G. Patterson

Jul 7, 2011

LILLARD G. PATTERSON, age 64, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011. He was the son of the late Lefford and Frances Lindsey Patterson. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, he is survived by his wife, Faye Coffey Patterson; children, jay, Ricky, Cletus, David and Doug Patterson; sisters, Evelyn Foland, Freda Mae Jones, Helen Tipton and Darlene...

Ben H. "Buster" Miller

Ben H. "Buster" Miller

Jul 7, 2011

BEN H. ?BUSTER? MILLER, local business man, of Jefferson City, TN, age 79, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on July 7, 2011. He was a loving husband, father; devoted son, and member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Ben owned and operated Downtown Market of Jefferson City and also worked for several years at Hamilton Bank in...

Mary Jo Quarles

Mary Jo Quarles

Jul 7, 2011

MARY JO QUARLES, age 81, of Leander, TX passed away on July 7, 2011 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Ruth Rogers; husband, Gerald R. Quarles; son, Dale L. Quarles; and special friend, Galen Burge. She is survived by son, Jerry L. Quarles and wife, Gayle of Leander, TX; grandson, Kelly R. Quarles...

Elsie Elizabeth Winstead

Elsie Elizabeth Winstead

Jul 6, 2011

ELSIE ELIZABETH WINSTEAD, age 88, of Greenwood, SC and formerly of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Hospice House following an extended illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Winstead and brother, Joe C. Bailey. She was much loved and will be greatly...

Margaret Josephine (Josie) Jones Capshaw

Margaret Josephine (Josie) Jones Capshaw

Jul 6, 2011

MARGARET JOSEPHINE (JOSIE) JONES CAPSHAW, age 75, of White Pine, TN passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System after a long illness. She was a member of Morristown Church of Christ, a former member of Leadvale Ladies Home Demonstration Club, and the White Pine Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Josie was retired from the White...

Carol M. Roberts

Carol M. Roberts

Jul 5, 2011

CAROL M. ROBERTS, of Talbott, TN passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville following a brief illness. She was employed as a registered nurse at Jefferson Memorial Hospital for many years. She is preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Ruth Matousek; brother, Ed Matousek. She is survived by her loving husband, Rick Roberts; son,...

Charles Augustus Cleek

Charles Augustus Cleek

Jul 3, 2011

CHARLES AUGUSTUS CLEEK, age 82, of Jefferson City, TN died Sunday, July 3, 2011 at St. Mary?s Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Kingsport, TN to the late Hagen and Myrtle (Albright) Cleek. Mr. Cleek served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from TVA Electrical Design Division in Knoxville, TN. He was very proud of his time...

Margaret "Peggy" Jean Hamer Nolan

Margaret "Peggy" Jean Hamer Nolan

Jun 30, 2011

MARGARET ?PEGGY? JEAN HAMER NOLAN, age 68, of Cleveland, OH, passed away on June 30, 2011 at Jefferson City, TN. She was born on February 19, 1943 in White Township, PA. Preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Hamer; sister, Judith Hamer; and brother, Lawrence Paul Hamer. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Lea and Tom Bosse of Jefferson...

Ruble Miller

Ruble Miller

Jun 29, 2011

RUBLE MILLER, age 74, of New Market, TN (Piedmont community) passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 29, 2011 following a long battle with cancer. He was born August 25, 1936, the son of the late Dave and Carolyn Brogan Miller. Ruble was a member of the Piedmont Baptist Church and was recently retired from the Jefferson County School Bus Garage after...

G. B. Smelcer

G. B. Smelcer

Jun 26, 2011

G. B. SMELCER, age 88, of Dandridge, TN (Chestnut Hill community) passed away Sunday evening, June 26, 2011 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Lloyd and Lettie Rainwater Smelcer. G. B. was a long time employee of Tennessee Handbags and enjoyed farming and fishing and outdoor activities with his family. He was a...

Milton "Windy" Ferguson,

Milton "Windy" Ferguson,

Jun 23, 2011

MILTON "WINDY" FERGUSON, SR., age 76, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011. Windy was employed for many years in management with the Pride Oil Co. He was a veteran of the US Navy, an avid Tennesse Vols fan who also enjoyed fishing, gardening and time with pets. Preceded in death by his sister, Zenitjh Farrick. He is...