OBITUARIES

May 17, 2025

Barbara Sue Whaley Cox, age 80, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025. Barbara dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for her husband, Gerald, their three children, three grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Barbara’s greatest joy came from spending time with her family and fostering a loving environment. She loved the holidays and her holiday gatherings were...

May 15, 2025

Virginia Grace Frame

With her loving family gathered around, Virginia Grace Frame peacefully transitioned from this earth to her heavenly home on May 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, compassion, and joy.

Virginia graduated from Indiana University and dedicated more than 60 years of her life as a licensed x-ray technician, faithfully serving her patients, colleagues, and medical staff with...

May 14, 2025

Martha Kate “Katy” Skeen Hodges, age 100, born on November 24, 1924 in Knoxville, TN gained her Heavenly wings on May 14, 2025. The family moved to Jefferson City in 1938 where her father opened a furniture store. Katy was a long-time member of First Baptist Church since 1938 where she served as a Sunday school teacher and deacon. Katy...

May 13, 2025

Gary Stephen Surrett, lovingly known as Steve, passed away peacefully at home on may 13, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born in White Pine, TN on August 6, 1946.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Kaye Surrett, his daughter, Farrah Surrett Newman; his son, Matthew Surrett; his grandchildren, John-Willis Newman and Emmitt Newman; and his son-in-law, Will...

May 11, 2025

Pamela Wynne Cornwell Bibbins, age 69 of Talbott, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 11, 2025 after a short illness. She retired after 40 years as an RN at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She attended Youngs Memorial AME Church in New Market, TN. Pam’s hobbies were spoiling grandkids, going to Walmart, and being at Krispy Kreme when the...

May 9, 2025

RUSSELL CLAUDE LAWSON, age 98, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on May 9, 2025. He was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City, and a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was devoted to his country and had been privileged to be a part of the Honor Air Flight. Preceded in death by his...

May 8, 2025

BOBBY GENE HALL, 83, of Dandridge, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 8th, 2025. He spent 54 wonderful years married to his wife, Carolyn. Bob loved hunting, fishing, NASCAR, and watching Wheel of Fortune with his family. Bob was a faithful member of Lighthouse, A Place of Hope Church. Remaining to cherish Bob’s memories are his...

May 8, 2025

BETTY F. ROACH, age 76, of Dandridge, TN, passed away at home on Thursday morning, May 8, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Mary Gilbert and was preceded in death by several siblings. She is survived by her son, Terry W. Tipton; faithful caregiver, Amanda Tipton; and several grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will...

May 6, 2025

Thomas James Hodge, age 72, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with his Lord May 6, 2025 surrounded by his wife and children. He was an army veteran. He was a proud member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 50 years serving as a deacon and on part of the security team. James loved his motorcycle and being outdoors, especially...

May 6, 2025

Delores Strange Williams, age 90 of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Luther Carl Strange and Daisy Phillips Strange and was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Williams Jr; siblings, Mary Strange Huiting, Warren Strange, Cecil Strange, Martha Strange Loveday, Bernice Strange Hall and Colbert Strange.

Delores is...

May 3, 2025

Alma Ruth Stallings Paschal, age 86, of New Market, TN passed away on May 3, 2025. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge. Alma is preceded in death by her son, Roger Paschal and parents, Raymond and Beatrice Stallings. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Frank Paschal; grandsons, Clark Paschal and Blake (Michaela)...

May 1, 2025

Apr 30, 2025

Peggy Fay Bradley Woods, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2025. She attended Mt. Vale Church of God her entire life. Peggy loved to fish and go to the beach.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Thelma Bradley, second husband, Gary Woods, and sister-in-law, Brenda Bradley. She is...

Apr 29, 2025

Alice Ray Walker Kirkpatrick, age 71 of Morristown, TN, went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2025 after a brief illness. She was a long term employee of Jefferson Memorial Hospital for 43 years and she was a member of Manley Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping, spending time with her friends, and traveling, especially to the beach.

She is...

Apr 28, 2025

Jim McCorkle, 92, passed away April 28th 2025. Jim was born in White Pine on October 5th 1932 to Clarence and Marjorie McCorkle. Jim had one sister, Anna Rhea Peoples.

He spent his life as a mail carrier and farmer. He was dedicated to his work, his family, and his friends.Beyond his professional life, Jim was a past president and long-time...

Apr 27, 2025

Following an extended illness, Edward Payson Jennings, II of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away at his residence, Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by his loved ones.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Linda Gay Jennings; daughter, Allison Sheffield (David); grandchildren, William and Isabella; sister-in-law, Brenda Smith (Jay); brother- in-law, Charlie Childers,...

Apr 26, 2025

Ruth passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. She was born in Ohio to Austrian immigrant parents, Anna and Anton Weber. They were a couple who instilled a strong work ethic, frugality, pragmatism and more than a bit of eccentricity into their family. Ruth was the youngest of three siblings and an adopted cousin, Elsie, who she thought of as...

Apr 26, 2025

Alex Michael Korn, born July 12, 1991, of White Pine, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025. Alex is survived by his son, Ashton Bowman; his loving parents, Kelly Southerland Lodwick and Jonathan Lodwick; spouse, Peggy Johnson; brother, Taylor Lodwick; grandparents, Ann Southerland and Arnold Southerland, Hugh and Denise Lodwick; aunts, Penny Welker (Kevin) and Casey McInturff; uncle, Kenneth Lodwick;...

Apr 25, 2025

Muriel B Edwards of Jefferson City, TN, passed away on April 25, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Muriel was born in Claiborne County TN, in 1939, the youngest of three children. She married Dewel Edwards in Claiborne County on February 9,...

Apr 22, 2025

Nola Jean Smelcer, age 76, of New Market, TN went to be with the Lord after being blessed with a pain-free life on April 22, 2025. She loved her family and genealogy. Jean was a member of Grant’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Albert Smelcer and father, Tally Monroe Pressley. She is...