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James R. Bledsoe

James R. Bledsoe

May 7, 2003

James R. Bledsoe, age 68, of Dandridge, Tennessee, formerly of Pensacola, Fla, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice in Knoxville. He was a veteran of the US Marines and the Korean Conflict, and was retired from the naval Base at Pensacola, Fla. Preceded in death by parents, James A. and Bernice Higgins Bledsoe. Survived by...

Ronald Caroll Hollifield

Ronald Caroll Hollifield

May 6, 2003

Ronald Caroll Hollifield, age 62 of Jefferson City, passed away suddenly May 6, 2003 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hollifield was a retired veteran of the United States Army, having served many years as a Chief Warrant Officer. He was an airplane and helicopter pilot during his service as well as the recipient of the Bronze Star, 3 Purple Hearts,...

Mary Blanche Hardy Hamilton

Mary Blanche Hardy Hamilton

May 6, 2003

Mary Blanche Hardy Hamilton, age 88, of White pine, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2003. Mrs. Hamilton was a graduate of Carson Newman College and was a retired second grade teacher of White Pine Elementary School. She was a member of the Leadvale Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. (Gus) Hamilton, Sr., father, John T....

Michael Scott Carey

Michael Scott Carey

May 3, 2003

Michael Scott Carey, age 22, of White Pine, TN passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2003, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Cocke County. He was born in Medina, OH. He is survived by his mother, Betty Cazzarin of White Pine; father, Scott Carey of Lodi, OH; brother; Danny Carey of White Pine; grandparents, James...

Thelma Strange Lindsey

Thelma Strange Lindsey

May 2, 2003

Thelma Strange Lindsey, age 90, of Dandridge, TN, passed away Friday afternoon, May 2, 2003 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge, where she had served faithfully on the kitchen committee. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Lindsey; parents, Willie and Edie Baker Strange; brothers, Murph Strange,...

Roselyn Hope French

Roselyn Hope French

Apr 26, 2003

Roselyn Hope French, of the Piedmont Community, Dandridge, TN, passed away Friday afternoon, April 26, 2003 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was a member of the Dumplin Baptist Church, where she had taught the Primary Sunday School class in her younger years and later attended the Piedmont Baptist Church. She was the daughter of...

Oscar E. (Bo) Sherfield

Oscar E. (Bo) Sherfield

Apr 25, 2003

Oscar E. (Bo) Sherfield, age 76 of Dandridge, TN, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2003 at Baptist Hospital of Knoxville. He was born September 13, 1926 to the late Oscar E. and Laura Belle Peck Sherfield. He was preceded in death by his sister, Florence Swaggerty. He leaves to cherish his memories; Nathaniel (Wanda) Sherfield, Dana (Misty) Shefield, both...

Hebert Reneau

Hebert Reneau

Apr 25, 2003

Hebert Reneau, age 81 of Dandridge, TN (Sandy Ridge Community) passed away Friday evening, April 25, 2003 at his home. He was a retired electrician, veteran of the US Army and World War II, and was a charter member of the Dandridge Full Gospel Ministries. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Grace Reneau; children, Susie (Troy) Duncan,...

Ann Morgan

Ann Morgan

Apr 24, 2003

Ann Morgan, age 82 of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Oak Ridge, New Jersey, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2003 at the Life Care Center of Jefferson City. She was a beloved mother and grandmother and was the widow of the late John Morgan, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Gloria Ingram of St. Petersburh. Fl and Carol Morgan of...

Vance L. Hendrix

Vance L. Hendrix

Apr 19, 2003

Vance L. Hendrix, age 59, of Jefferson City, TN, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2003 at Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee in Knoxville, following a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy S. and Edith M. Hendrix. Surviving is his wife, Nancy K. Hendrix of the home; his two sons, Roy Brian Hendrix and Marshall scott...

Edith "Lucille" Pate

Edith "Lucille" Pate

Apr 18, 2003

Edith "Lucille" Pate, age 82, of White Pine, TN, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2003 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe A. Pate. She was a member of the Morristown Baptist Tabernacle. She is survived by her sons; Frederick C. Pate and wife Helen of White Pine, Robert J. Pate and wife Penelope...

Charles Gordon Smelcer

Charles Gordon Smelcer

Apr 18, 2003

Charles Gordon Smelcer, age 65 of Dandridge, TN, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2003 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice in Knoxville. Mr. Smelcer was a retired farmer and was of the Methodist faith. He was the son of the late Charlie and Eldridge Baxter Smelcer. He is survived by his children; Debra S. Anderson of Murfreesboro, TN, Tracy Elizabeth...

Pauline Nicholson McGee

Pauline Nicholson McGee

Apr 15, 2003

Pauline Nicholson McGee, age 92 of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday evening, April 15, 2003 at Morristown-Hamblen Health Care. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jode and Ethel Miller; husbands, Hal Nicholson and Paul McGee; sister, Gladys Hinchey. She is survived by her sister, Blanche Colley of Dandridge; nephew, Cecil Hinchey of Morristown; step daughter, Maxie Bible of...

Ruth Swann Goddard

Ruth Swann Goddard

Mar 30, 2003

Ruth Swann Goddard, age 92, of Dandridge, TN passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2003. She was the widow of the late Paul D. Goddard. Mrs. Goddard was born to Mr. and Mrs. henry Clay Swann in Spakane, Washington on June 6, 1910. Mr. Swann was reared in Dandridge, Son of the late Judge james Preston Swann. As a young...

Anna Lucille Love Houk

Anna Lucille Love Houk

Mar 24, 2003

Anna Lucille Love Houk, age 88, of Jefferson City, TN, formerly of Maryville, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2003 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was of the Methodist faith and was employed by Standard Knitting Mills in Knoxville until her retirement in 1976. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas J. and Fannie...

Lonnie Wayne Potter

Lonnie Wayne Potter

Mar 23, 2003

Lonnie Wayne Potter, of Newport, TN, passed from this life on March 23, 2003, being forty-nine years, three months, and sixteen days. Mr. Potter was born in Fleming, KY on December 7, 1953. Mr Potter loved Douglas Lake. He, his wife, daughter and parents vacationed and spent every weekend possible here prior to their official move from Kentucky in 1998....

Paul Rogers

Paul Rogers

Mar 22, 2003

Paul Rogers, age 87, of Talbott, TN, passed away early Saturday morning, March 22, 2003 at his home following a brief illness. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church for more than 75 years and was a retired employee of US Steel after 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by hiswife, Lorene Rogers; parents, Jesse...

Bobby Haynes

Bobby Haynes

Mar 19, 2003

Bobby T. Haynes, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, March 19, 2003 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doc and Bell Haynes; sister, Deloris Haynes; brothers, Walter and Jack Haynes; children, Ruby Louise, Bobby Eugene and Eva Kay Haynes. He is survived by his sister and brother in law, Mildred...

George H. "G.H." Collins

George H. "G.H." Collins

Mar 18, 2003

George H. "G.H." Collins, age 66, of Route 5, Rutledge, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. He was a member of Buffalo Grove Baptist Church and a former member of New Blackwell Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of Berkline Corporation of Morristown after 35 years of service. For many years, Mr. Collins...

Arthur M. "Poppa" Rimmer

Arthur M. "Poppa" Rimmer

Mar 17, 2003

Arthur M. "Poppa" Rimmer,age 66 of Dandridge, Tn died Monday, March 17, 2003 as a result of lung cancer. He was an adored husband, father and friend. Son of the late Albert and Rose Martin Rimmer,he was preceded in death by his son, Arthur M. Rimmer, Jr. (1976). He was a graduate of Jefferson High School Class of 1954 and...