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Una B. Rimmer

Una B. Rimmer

May 29, 2009

UNA B. RIMMER, age 89, of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday afternoon, May 29, 2009 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was a long time resident of Dandridge and was a member of the First Baptist Church for many years. She was the daughter of the late Luther A. and Fannie Marie Johnson. Preceded in...

Juanita Marshall Hodge Hankins

Juanita Marshall Hodge Hankins

May 28, 2009

JUANITA MARSHALL HODGE HANKINS, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Nettie Marshall; sister, Lottie Deniston; husbands, Ray Hodge and Charles (Pete) Hankins. She is survived by Pete's children, Norma Dunipace, Louise Davidson, Carol Done and Bobbie Fleenor; Pete's grandchildren; great-grandchildren and Ray's nieces and nephews. She...

Mary Ann Cornelius Million

Mary Ann Cornelius Million

May 27, 2009

MARY ANN MILLION (CORNELIUS), age 42, of Jefferson City, TN died suddenly May 27, 2009 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother and daughter. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her father, John D. Cornelius of Elkton, KY; her grandparents, Herman W. and Martha Trautwein, Senie and Bud Lynn of KY. She is...

James M. Russell

James M. Russell

May 24, 2009

JAMES M. RUSSELL, age 67, of Dayton, OH passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Grandview Hospital. He was born May 2, 1942 in Mascot, TN. James loved to fish and also attend family gatherings. He is preceded in death by his mother, Louise Russell; aunt, Naomi Monday; and his cousin, David Monday. He is survived by his wife...

William "Tito" Morelock

William "Tito" Morelock

May 22, 2009

WILLIAM ?TITO? MORELOCK, age 80, much loved father, husband and friend, passed away at home Friday night, May 22, 2009, surrounded by his loved ones. He originally was from Greene County, TN, moving to Jefferson City upon his return from military service. Mr. Morelock had recently been hospitalized and treated by Dr. Saltzer, who he highly regarded, but after a...

Shirley Ann Sexton

Shirley Ann Sexton

May 17, 2009

SHIRLEY ANN SEXTON, age 64, of New Market, TN, formerly of Knox County, TN passed away at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2009 at her residence. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her son, William Allen Sexton; parents, George and Minnie Snyder; brothers, Herman, Clifford and Carl Snyder; and sister, Helen Cate. Survived by husband, James...

Janet Smith Bernath

Janet Smith Bernath

May 16, 2009

JANET SMITH BERNATH, age 46, of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly on May 16, 2009 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Jean Smith. Survivors include her companion, Tim Smelcer and son, Jordan Smelcer; daughter, Angela Smith of Morristown; brothers, Larry and Chuck Smith; sisters, Martha Fluker and Shirley Smith; also several nieces, nephews...

Sandra Kay Crigger

Sandra Kay Crigger

May 15, 2009

SANDRA KAY CRIGGER, age 50, of Morristown, TN passed away at her home on Friday, May 15, 2009 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and was preceded in death by her father, Jack Ridley. Survived by husband of 32 years, Jim Crigger; daughters, Jessica Galler...

Jennie Bell West

Jennie Bell West

May 13, 2009

JENNIE BELL LANCASTER WEST, age 88, of Talbott, TN passed away May 13, 2009 after a long illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, George West; sister, Trubsy ?Sis? Sellars; daughter-in-law, Marie Woods West. She is survived by her son, James ?Jim? West and wife, Evelyn; granddaughter and husband, Judy and Lowell Reynolds of LaFollette; grandsons and wives,...

Thomas Michael "Mike" Merriman

Thomas Michael "Mike" Merriman

May 10, 2009

THOMAS MICHAEL "MIKE' MERRIMAN, age 57, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning, May 10, 2009. He was born January 18, 1952, the son of the late Tom and Ethel Merriman, and was preceded in death by his sister, Sandy Tipton. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Survived by wife, Tracy Commander Merriman; children, Joe (Jenny) Merriman,...

Mary M. Beaver Russell

Mary M. Beaver Russell

May 8, 2009

MARY M. BEAVER RUSSELL, age 43, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 at her residence following a courageous fight with cancer. She was a member of New Market Baptist Church, and was a loving wife and mother. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Ralph and Elece Beaver; and Roy and Frances Rogers; special friend, Spencer Rupert....

Hugh M. "Sparky" Sparkman

Hugh M. "Sparky" Sparkman

May 8, 2009

HUGH M. ?SPARKY? SPARKMAN, age 84, of New Market, TN, born June 2, 1924, passed away May 8, 2009. He retired from the military and Chrysler Coorporation. He was a member of George Street United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, James K. Polk and Maggie Sparkman; sister, Rowena Frame; brothers, James Sparkman, Elbert Sparkman, Mal Sparkman, Arthur...

Jeannette Liner

Jeannette Liner

May 6, 2009

JEANNETTE LINER, age 57, of White Pine, TN passed away Wednesday evening, May 6, 2009 at Morristown Hamblen Health Services. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of God at Baneberry. She is preceded in death by parents, Egypt and Mary Adams; sisters, Betty Adams and Deborah Loving; grandchild, Larisa Liner. She is survived by husband of 32...

Trissie Hixon

Trissie Hixon

May 3, 2009

TRISSIE HIXON, age 72, of Rutledge, TN passed away May 3, 2009 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital. Member of Helton Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her son, Burl C. Hixon. She is survived by her husband, Robert Hixon; daughter, Judy Hixon of Rutledge; son, Mike Hixon of Jackson, TN; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will...

Mary Elizabeth Hodge

Mary Elizabeth Hodge

Apr 30, 2009

MARY ELIZABETH HODGE, age 89, of Kodak, TN passed away on April 30, 2009. She was a member of French Broad Valley Baptist Church in Kodak. Preceded in death by her husband, John H. Hodge; son-in-law, John Franklin and granddaughter, Kathy Seagle; great-grandchild, Harold Seagle, Jr. She is survived by daughters, Shelby Franklin, Peggy Brooks (Jack), and Dinky Burchfiel (Steve);...

Edward DeWitt Horner

Edward DeWitt Horner

Apr 30, 2009

EDWARD DEWITT HORNER, age 85, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on April 30, 2009 at his home with his loved ones. He attended Mansfield Gap Baptist Church while in good health, was employed by New Jersey Zinc Mines for over 27 years, and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U. S. Army. Preceded in...

Reba Hillard French

Reba Hillard French

Apr 28, 2009

REBA HILLARD FRENCH, age 93, of Knoxville, TN and formerly of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009 after a brief illness. Reba was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church for many years before moving to Knoxville and joining Fountain City Presbyterian Church. She was the daughter of the late George and Ada Walker Hillard and was preceded in...

Norma Lunce McSpadden

Norma Lunce McSpadden

Apr 26, 2009

NORMA LUNCE MCSPADDEN, age 76, of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 26, 2009. She was a member of the French Broad Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Magnavox. Preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Ruby Lunce; daughter, Jackie McSpadden. Survived by her loving husband, Ralph "Jack" McSpadden; son and daughter-in-law, Rex and Renee...

David Howard

David Howard

Apr 25, 2009

DAVID HOWARD, age 71, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital as the result of a tractor accident. He was born August 31, 1937 in Cocke County. He was a member of Nina Baptist Church and retired from TVA with 23 years of service. He was a veteran of the U. S. marine Corp....

Warren Edward Crizer,

Warren Edward Crizer,

Apr 25, 2009

WARREN EDWARD CRIZER, JR., age 66, of Talbott, TN passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009. He was a retired truck driver and a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Hattie Huffman Crizer; daughter, Robin Stockston. He is survived by his wife, Joan Crizer of Jefferson City, TN; step-daughters, Rhonda Flores of...