OBITUARIES

PONDER (P. O. ) STRANGE, age 90, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. He was a member and deacon at Nina Missionary Baptist Church for over 55 years. Ponder served with the CCC in Washington until the start of WWII when he entered the...

The world was blessed with Annitta ?Mishelle? Smith on October 18, 1983. The Lord called her home on April 28, 2013. She was blessed with her daughter, Erika Mullins, whom is the pride and joy of her life. She is also survived by her mother, Denise Sellers, and father, Larry Smith of Morristown; brothers, Jessie Smith of Morristown, and Zachary...

Laura Elizabeth Taylor, age 92, of White Pine, TN went home to be with the Lord in the early afternoon of April 15, 2013 at Heritage Center, Morristown. She was a long term member of Freewill Baptist Church in White Pine. She was preceded in death by husband, Eddie Taylor and daughter, Rita Lynn Pedigo; and several brothers and sisters....

MARY RUTH REECE, age 86, of Jefferson City, TN went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Oak Hills Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence (Doc) Reece; parents, Elbert and Della Lyle; brothers, Troy Lyle and Franklin Lyle, Jr.; sister, Anna Mae Perkins. Survived by...

JOHN GORDON OSBORNE, age 55 of White Pine, TN was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on October 24, 2004. He was retired from Dollywood and was a member of the First Baptist Church of White Pine. Preceded in death by his father, John L. Osborne. Survived by hiw wife, Linda Coleman Osborne; sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and...

Barbara Bruce, age 66, of Talbott, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 17, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Ray Bruce; parents, Rufus and Sally Brown; brothers, Harrison, Tyler, Wilbur (Jolly), Warren, Edward, Willard (Blackie) and Jake Brown. She is survived by sons, Bobby (Beth) Hughes and David (Shelly) Hughes; grandsons, BJ (Stevi) Hughes, David...

MARY LOU HAWKINS BROOKS, age 67, of Dandridge, TN was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 21, 2011 after a brief illness at UT Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Nathan Brooks; parents, Odra and Franes Hawkins; brothers, Billy and Alvin Hawkins. Survived by sons, Mark (Micki) of Dandridge,...

Anna Lucille "Lucy" McGaha Hartsell, age 82 of Newport, Tn went to be with the Lord at her home on Saturday, July 23, 2005. She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Ruble Hartsell; son, Ronnie Hartsell; grandson, Anthony Lee Hartrsell; sisters, Mattie Hance, Gladys Welch, Lena Foster and Frances Hicks; brothers, Boyd...

BETH H. WHALEY, age 68, of Dandridge, TN went to be with ?her Jesus? on October 27, 2009. She was a member of Swannsylvania Baptist Church and loved her church family. While in good health, she was an avid worker in the Food Pantry, served on the Fellowship Committee, Bereavement Committee, and attended WMU. She also played the piano at...

Farrar Funeral Homes Corporation 162 E. Meeting Street Dandridge, TN 37725 Phone (865) 397-2711 Fax (865) 397-9289 OBITUARY: CLEATIS JONAH MILES BUCKNER, age 67, of Dandridge, TN went to be with Jesus on March 8, 2007 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was a long time employee of Forenta, Inc. in Morristown. He is preceded in death by...

McMurry Walker was born August 31, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the proud parents of Marsella (June) and L. B. Walker, who preceded him in death. He leaves his devoted wife of 20 years, Brenda Walker to treasure his memory. McMurry, fondly called MAC, also leaves three children, Carmen, Jerome and Stephanie; seven grandchildren, Jelon, Jacque, Janae, Jazmine, Cameryn, Ethan...

GEORGE W. WILSON, age 89, went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2012. He was born September 8, 1923 to George William Wilson and Rose Catherine (Colvin) Wilson. George was a Navy pilot in World War II and served during the Korean War. He married Erna Jo Frazer in October of 1952. She went to be with the...

ANN MARTIN STALLINGS, age 70, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2007. A life long member of Pleasant Grove "Piney" Baptist Church of New Market, where she was organist and pianist for over 50 years. She retired from Home Federal Bank with 50 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Gene and...

James Farmer Wigington, age 86, of White Pine, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, March 19, 2005 at his home with his loving wife and son at his side, as well as close family members and friends. Life long member of First Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday School teacher and served 56 years as...

Alva Ruth Hutsell, age 76 of Dandridge, TN, passed away at 9 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2003 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Hutsell and brother, Bud Kenley. She is survived by her daughters, Alice Frank and LaVerne Reed; grandchildren, Alicia Reed and Lucas Frank; brother, Charles Kenley; brother and sister in law,...