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Calvin C. Boyer

Calvin C. Boyer

Aug 7, 2009

CALVIN C. BOYER, age 82, of Dandridge, TN passed away at his home on August 7, 2009. He was the owner of Calvin Cove Cabins on Douglas Lake and was also retired from US Steel Coal Mines in Gary, WV. Calvin is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy J. Boyer; parents, Walter and Susie David Boyer;...

Jacqueline Louise Kniefel

Jacqueline Louise Kniefel

Aug 6, 2009

JACQUELINE LOUISE KNIEFEL, age 72, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on August 6, 2009 at her home. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Knoxville, TN. She was retired from North American Electronics and Overland Park Cleaners. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Kniefel; mother, Jeanetta Bitting; step-father, Howard Bitting; sister, Betty; son, Howard Edward McDonald,...

Albert H. Sperber,

Albert H. Sperber,

Aug 5, 2009

ALBERT H. SPERBER, JR., of Dandridge, TN, born December 18, 1929 in Pennsauken, NJ, passed away at Chandler House on August 5, 2009. Al was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge, a member of the Brazelton Lodge #190, and was retired from TVA after 23 years of service. He is preceded in death by his...

Christine S. Beard

Christine S. Beard

Aug 2, 2009

CHRISTINE S. BEARD, age 73, of Jefferson County, TN passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Strawberry Plains. Preceded in death by husband, Forrest C. Lee and William "Bill" Beard; parents, Mansel and Amy Carter Smith. Survived by sons, Stephen Lee of New Market and...

Patricia (Patty) Dunn Lindsey

Patricia (Patty) Dunn Lindsey

Aug 2, 2009

PATRICIA (PATTY) DUNN LINDSEY, age 49 of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly Sunday, August 2, 2009 at U. T. Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a very loving and caring wife, mother and nanny. Preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Geraldine Couch; and sister, Sandy Couch. Survived by loving husband, Jerry Lindsey; daughter...

Sylvia A. Hickman

Sylvia A. Hickman

Jul 30, 2009

SYLVIA A. HICKMAN, age 91, of New Market, TN passed away July 30, 2009 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a member of Pleasant Grove (Piney) Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Nora and Jim Hickman, and nephew, Don Riley. She is survived by nephews, James A. Riley and Ronald Riley; niece, Brenda McCall; three...

Wade Canada,

Wade Canada,

Jul 28, 2009

WADE CANADA, SR., age 82, of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Ragland, WV, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital following a long term illness. He was a member of Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church in Ragland, WV. Wade is preceded in death by his mother, Zula Caines Canada; father, Victor Canada; brothers, Ernest, Charles and Jess Canada; sisters,...

Shelby Jean Rines

Shelby Jean Rines

Jul 22, 2009

SHELBY JEAN RINES, age 71, of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 8:41 a.m. at St. Mary?s Residential Hospice in Knoxville. Preceded in death by husband, J. T. Rines; mother, Nellie Zoe Hollifield. She is survived by children, Brenda Goode and Terry Lamb; grandchildren, Ryan Goode and Nikie Lamb; brother, Jack Hollifield; sisters, Helen Trent, Patricia Jones;...

Thomas E. "Tom" Brimer

Thomas E. "Tom" Brimer

Jul 22, 2009

THOMAS E. "TOM" BRIMER, age 73, of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday morning, July 22, 2009 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice following an extended illness. He was born and raised in Dandridge, TN, the son of the late Donald and Kathleen Strange Brimer. Tom was a member of the South Knoxville Church of God and was a retired employee of...

Maggie Fox McClain

Maggie Fox McClain

Jul 14, 2009

MAGGIE FOX MCCLAIN, age 74, of Morristown, TN passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Heritage Health Care Center of Morristown. She was the daughter of the late Hascal and Ruth Dawson Fox. Preceded in death by husband, Walter C. McClain; sisters, Arione Fox, Edna Sheffey, Gladys Whitt and Phoebe Fox Barbee. Maggie was a retired employee of the Levi-Strauss...

Ralph Charles Caldwell

Ralph Charles Caldwell

Jul 14, 2009

RALPH CHARLES CALDWELL, age 93, of New Market, TN died on July 14, 2009 at his home. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Caldwell, in 2007. He was born in New Market and graduated from New Market High School in 1931. He completed studies at Knoxville Business College and served in the US Navy during World War...

James A. Whittaker

James A. Whittaker

Jul 13, 2009

JAMES A. WHITTAKER, age 93, of Conway, SC and formerly of Jefferson City, TN passed away on July 13, 2009. He was a retired employee of U. S. Steel after 41 years of service, and was one of the original co-owners of Black Oak Boat Dock and owner of Mossy Creek Boat Dock. He was an avid hunter and fisherman...

Blanche Campbell Jarnigan

Blanche Campbell Jarnigan

Jul 9, 2009

BLANCHE CAMPBELL JARNIGAN, age 92 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jefferson City. Preceded in death by husband, Oval (Dick) Jarnigan. Survived by daughter, Brenda Price and husband Jim; grandchild, Olivia Price all of Greeneville, SC; and several nieces and nephews....

Mildred Wolfenbarger

Mildred Wolfenbarger

Jul 9, 2009

MILDRED R. WOLFENBARGER, age 85, of Jefferson City, TN passed away July 9, 2009 following an extended illness. She was retired from the City of Knoxville with 26 years of service and was a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Knoxville. Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Edward J. Wolfenbarger. She is survived by her...

Shirley Mae Ownby

Shirley Mae Ownby

Jul 6, 2009

SHIRLEY MAY OWNBY, age 75, of Gatlinburg, TN passed away Monday, July 6, 2009 at the home of her daughter, Verena Kenyon. Preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Scott Winn and Edna Thicke Winn; husband, Mayford Ownby; sister, Sharron Louise Varkalas. She was a retired employee of Ruby Tuesday's of Gatlinburg. Survived by daughters, Theresa Renee Parker of Pigeon...

Sandra Henson Rayle

Sandra Henson Rayle

Jul 5, 2009

SANDRA HENSON RAYLE, age 62, of White Pine, TN passed away at Life Care Center in Jefferson City on July 5, 2009. She was a member of Calvue Missionary Baptist Church in Morristown. Preceded in death by her husband, Steve Carroll Rayle; daughter, Julie Carol Henson; parents, Charles Chance and Jessie Missing; brothers, Carroll C. and Samuel Chance. She is...

Nancy Gayle Craig Ranchino

Nancy Gayle Craig Ranchino

Jul 5, 2009

NANCY GAYLE CRAIG RANCHINO, age 45, of Spring Hill, TN and formerly of Jefferson City, TN passed away on July 5, 2009. She was a cosmetologist for 25 years with Fantastic Sam?s. Survived by son, Josh (fiancé Andrea Lopez) Ranchino; parents, Don and Priscilla Craig; brothers, Wayne (Brenda) Craig and Michael Craig; sisters, Sherry (Steve) Lindsey and Tracie (Tim) Metzger;...

Michael Brown

Michael Brown

Jun 29, 2009

MICHAEL BROWN, age 23, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, June 29, 2009 as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was a member of Community Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and an employee of Consolidated Electric and O'Reilly Auto Parts. He was a member of the Tennessee Army National Guard #190th En. Co. Preceded in death by his...

Kathleen "Kate" Cahoon

Kathleen "Kate" Cahoon

Jun 26, 2009

KATHLEEN "KATE" CAHOON, age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday afternoon, June 26, 2009. She was born December 17, 1928 in Ames, Iowa, the daughter of the late Arthur G. and Pansy Chapman. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and was of the Episcopalian faith. Kate will be remembered for her wit and wisdom and a person...

Thedo Joe Minkler

Thedo Joe Minkler

Jun 25, 2009

THEDO JOE MINKLER, age 81, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital. Preceded in death by sons, Marshall Dean Minkler and Estle Eugene Minkler. Survived by husband of 64 years, Marshall Minkler; son, Dana (Sherry) Minkler, all of Jefferson City; several grandchildren; sister, Elline Spears of Elkhorn City, KY. Funeral service will be held...