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Clarence French

Clarence French

Oct 5, 2011

CLARENCE FRENCH, died October 5, 2011 at the age of 81 years old, after a long illness at UT Medical Center. Clarence was a deacon at Trinity Baptist Church in Seymour. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Mack and Myrtle Ott French; seven brothers and one sister; and special grandson, Mack. He leaves behind his wife...

Ralph W. Munsey

Ralph W. Munsey

Oct 4, 2011

RALPH W. MUNSEY, age 83, of White Pine, TN, a loving husband and father, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 after a lingering battle with cancer. He was born August 9, 1928 in Hawkins County to Albert F. and Annie Harrell Munsey. He is preceded in death by his infant son, Terry Lynn Munsey; brothers, Glen,...

Summer Nicole Nelms

Summer Nicole Nelms

Oct 4, 2011

SUMMER NICOLE NELMS, age 35, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 in Crab Orchard, TN. She was a member of the Manley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Claude and Beatrice Wyatt and David and Nannie Belle Nelms. Survived by her children, Allison Grace Nelms, Kerry Alexia Nicely and Aaliyah Nicole Nelms;...

Jack L. Greene

Jack L. Greene

Sep 30, 2011

JACK L. GREENE, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, September 30, 2011 at Morristown Hamblen Health System after a battle with cancer. He was a 1952 graduate of Jefferson High School and was of the Baptist faith. Jack was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, having served during the Korean Conflict in Yokusaka, Japan, a former...

Margaret Kington Yoakum

Margaret Kington Yoakum

Sep 26, 2011

Margaret Kington Yoakum, age 92, of White Pine, TN passed away on September 26, 2011. She was born July 30, 1920, in Johnson City, TN. She was the first of six children of Georgia Chenoweth Kington and Curtis Hayden Kington. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Tea Yoakum; two sisters, Ruth Fisher and Betty Lee; two brothers,...

Barry William (Bo Bo) Northern

Barry William (Bo Bo) Northern

Sep 25, 2011

BARRY WILLIAM (BO BO) NORTHERN, age 49, of New Market, TN passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Hollis and Helen Northern; brothers, Gary and Danny Northern. Survived by wife, Sara; sons, David Gray of Myrtle Beach, SC and Jason...

Iva (Jo) Wolfenbarger

Iva (Jo) Wolfenbarger

Sep 24, 2011

IVA (JO) WOLFENBARGER, age 72, of Rutledge, TN passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. Preceded in death by her husband, James Q. Wolfenbarger; parents, Thomas and Helen Walker. She is survived by son, Tommy Wolfenbarger of Rutledge, TN; and caregivers, Ellen Weisner and Hilda Greenlee. Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m....

Edgar H. Vest

Edgar H. Vest

Sep 23, 2011

EDGAR H. VEST, age 91, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, September 23, 2011 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Jefferson City. Preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth Vest. Survived by daughter, Mary V.Harrill and son, Ralph (Janet) Vest; grandchildren, Michael, Kevis and Leslie Vest, and Bill Harrill; sister, Ella Mae Walker;...

Edith Leeper Drinnon

Edith Leeper Drinnon

Sep 22, 2011

EDITH LEEPER DRINNON, age 96, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, September 22, 2011 at the Chandler House Assisted Living Center. She was born Ocober 13, 1914 in White Pine, TN, the daughter of the late Robert J. and Cremora Zirkle Leeper, Sr. Edith, along with her husband, Herman were the long-time owners and operators of the Leeper's General...

Johnny "John Boy" Keeler

Johnny "John Boy" Keeler

Sep 21, 2011

JOHNNY "JOHN BOY" KEELER, age 51, of Sevierville, TN passed away at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville on September 21, 2011. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Ray Keeler and Barbara Ann Mount Keller; three sisters and two brothers. He is survived by a sister, Dorothy (Ronnie) Hall of Sevierville;...

Lucille (Lucy) C. Stinnett

Lucille (Lucy) C. Stinnett

Sep 20, 2011

LUCILLE (LUCY) C. STINNETT, age 82, born August 19, 1929 in Washburn, TN died September 20, 2011 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. She was a member of the Jefferson City Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband, George and infant son, George, Jr.; parents, Carl and Mary McGinnis and several brothers and a sister. Survived by sister,...

Anna Stallings

Anna Stallings

Sep 20, 2011

ANNA STALLINGS, age 77, of New Market, TN passed away on September 20, 2011 at her home. She was a devoted Christian, member of Northview Church of God, and taught Sunday School for more than 50 years. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, courage and love to her family and cherished friends. Anna?s passing into heaven is a celebration...

Robert C. "Bob" Reneau

Robert C. "Bob" Reneau

Sep 18, 2011

Robert C. ?Bob? Reneau, age 70, of White Pine, TN passed away at Lakeway Regional Hospital in Morristown on September 18, 2011. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Bob retired from BASF in 1994 and was a member of First Red Bank Baptist Church in Sevierville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Callie...

Laura June Tallent

Laura June Tallent

Sep 15, 2011

LAURA JUNE TALLENT, age 52, of New Port Richey, FL and formerly of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011 due to natural causes. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, Reece and Francis Tallent; and sister, Karen Howard. Survived by daughter, Latasha Tallent of New Port Richey, FL; brother, Ron Tallent of Emmett,...

Roger "Gale" Robeson

Roger "Gale" Robeson

Sep 14, 2011

ROGER ?GALE? ROBESON, age 74, of Talbott, TN passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at home. He was a member and deacon of Pleasant View Baptist Church, was retired from Y-12 where he was known as ?Appetite?, and was a member of the Breakfast Club at Hardee?s. We rejoice that he is with the Lord and joins his granddaughter, Katie...

Mary Catherine Moody Kyte

Mary Catherine Moody Kyte

Sep 14, 2011

MARY CATHERINE MOODY KYTE, age 91, of Dandridge, TN passed away September 14, 2011 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was a faithful member, Sunday School teacher and choir member of First Baptist Church of Dandridge several years before joining and helping to start Central Heights Baptist church on Highway 92 in Dandridge. She was devoted to her family and...

Billy Joe Rines

Billy Joe Rines

Sep 13, 2011

BILLY JOE RINES, age 57, of White Pine, TN passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, September 13, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. He is preceded in death by the grandparents that raised him, John and Rosa Rines of White Pine. Survived by his wife of 37 years, Connie Rines; two sons, William Scott (Sonya) Rines and Brian Keith (Barbie...

James D. Ayles

James D. Ayles

Sep 9, 2011

JAMES D. AYLES, age 45, of White Pine, TN passed away at his home on September 9, 2011. James was born on April 26, 1966 in 29 Palms, CA. James was an Army veteran, where he served in Germany during the Cold War, and graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Tech School in 1985 and Tennessee Technology Center in Morristown in...

Donald Wayne Carr

Donald Wayne Carr

Sep 9, 2011

DONALD WAYNE CARR, age 65, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center. He was a member of White Pine Free Will Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Lida Carr and sister, Deloris Carr. He is survived by his son, Michael W. Carr of Jefferson City; granddaughter, Candra;...

William Edward "Bill" Lanners

William Edward "Bill" Lanners

Sep 8, 2011

WILLIAM EDWARD "BILL" LANNERS, age 61, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he was owner and operator of B & H Auto and Diesel of Kodak, TN and was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his son, William Joseph Lanners. Survived by his wife, Rhonda...