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Bonnie Ann French

Bonnie Ann French

Dec 16, 2022

 

BONNIE ANN FRENCH, age 94 of New Market, TN passed away, Friday, December 16, 2022 following a brief illness.  She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Piney Baptist Church and was retired after 39 years from Standard Knitting Mill of Knoxville.  She will be fondly remembered as a loving, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and a special friend...

Stacy Alan Hill

Stacy Alan Hill

Dec 16, 2022

 

Stacy Alan Hill, age 56 of Jefferson City, TN, went to be with the Lord in the early morning of December 16, 2022, unexpectedly in his home, with his daughter Randi by his side. Stacy was a life-long member and musician at Mt. Vale Church of God in Jefferson City. Stacy was known for his witty sarcasm and for always...

Jimmy Eugene Farmer

Jimmy Eugene Farmer

Dec 16, 2022

JIMMY EUGENE FARMER, age 90, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2022. He was a lifetime member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Jimmy loved camping in the Smokies, traveling and NASCAR.  Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Reva Farmer; wife, Ada Loveday Farmer; son, Steven Farmer; brothers, Jack Farmer and Charles Farmer. He...

Clifford Evan McIntyre

Clifford Evan McIntyre

Dec 14, 2022

 

Clifford Evan McIntyre, age 81 of Dandridge passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at his home.  He was a retired letter carrier of the United States Postal Service with over 28 years of service.  Clifford served as past president of the National Association of Letter Carriers of WV.  He also served as the past president of Letter Carriers in...

William Henry Davis

William Henry Davis

Dec 14, 2022

 

WILLIAM HENRY “SONNY” DAVIS, age 77 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Morton Grove, IL passed away suddenly, Wednesday afternoon, December 14, 2022 at his home.  He was a retired employee of Preston Industries as a stock room supervisor and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He is survived by his wife Marilyn (Wilson) Davis; sons, Craig (Ingrid) Davis...

Randy Charles Rippetoe

Randy Charles Rippetoe

Dec 14, 2022

 

Randy Charles Rippetoe 58 of Jefferson City, Tn left this life for his heavenly home December 14, 2022.  Randy was born April 8,1964 to the late L.C Rippetoe and Betty Rippetoe.  He began a long-life career with the Hardee’s brand in 1980. He worked his way from an hourly employee to Regional Vice President.  

Randy enjoyed cooking, traveling, coin collecting,...

Burton Stanley

Burton Stanley

Dec 13, 2022

 

Burton Stanley Sr., 79, of Jefferson City, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2022 surrounded by his family.

“Burt” was born on September 14, 1943 to Benton & Nora Stanley in Oneida, TN. After Burt graduated from Oneida High School in 1961, he went on to join the Air Force as a Medic.

After taking an...

William James McDaniel

William James McDaniel

Dec 13, 2022

William James McDaniel, age 80 of Jefferson City, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2022.  He was a member of Faithful Missionary Baptist Church.  He loved to travel and spend time with his family.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Elisha and Mary McDaniel, and brothers, Roy, Wayne, and Randy Sr.  He is survived...

John Franklin Hamilton

John Franklin Hamilton

Dec 13, 2022

John F. Hamilton, age 73 of New Market, TN, passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at UT Hospital following an extended illness.  He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Mildred Hamilton.  He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Judy...

Mitchell Morrisett

Mitchell Morrisett

Dec 12, 2022

 

  MITCHELL LOWELL MORRISETT, age 66, passed away on December 12, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife, Karen; parents, Alfred Lowell and Lucille Morrisett; grandparents, Lillie Mae and Jack Morrisett, James Rosco and Viola Hensley. He is survived by his daughter, Elleacia, aunts, uncles, cousins and many others. Interment was held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

 

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Bobby Mack Thacker

Bobby Mack Thacker

Dec 12, 2022

Bobby Mack Thacker, age 90, passed away December 12, 2022, after complications from COVID and a long history of heart disease.  He was born on February 26, 1932 in Austinville, VA.  He served in the U.S. Air Force in Japan during the Korean War.  He was a long-time employee of the New Jersey Zinc Mine until it closed.  He was...

Alex Allen Phipps Sr.

Alex Allen Phipps Sr.

Dec 11, 2022

Reverend Alex Phipps, Sr., of New Market, TN was called to be home with Jesus on December 11, 2022 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 15, 1954 at Jefferson Memorial in Jefferson City, TN. He was united in marriage to his devoted wife, Connie on December 29, 1995. Reverend Phipps was a devoted faithful member at Youngs...

Shelia Eslinger Hutchison

Shelia Eslinger Hutchison

Dec 11, 2022

SHELIA ESLINGER HUTCHISON, age 67, of New Market, TN passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at home. Preceded in death by parents, Alger and Verna Eslinger; and aunt, Ethel Anderson. She is survived by her soulmate, Mark Bull; daughter, Nikki Newman (Adam); sister, Ginger Withers (Jody); niece, Heather Merook (Jacob); nephew, Will Withers; great niece and great nephew, India and...

Alice "Sue" Shelton

Alice "Sue" Shelton

Dec 10, 2022

Alice Faye Shelton, commonly known as "Sue" passed away at Newport Medical Center on Saturday, December 10, 2022. In keeping with Sue's wishes a Private Graveside Service was held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 and was laid to rest beside her husband, Robert Shelton.

David N. Young

David N. Young

Dec 9, 2022

David N. Young, age 89 of Jefferson City, TN, left this world for his heavenly home on Friday, December 9, 2022 after a brief illness.  He had a wonderful career as a history professor at Carson-Newman University.  He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City with a strong faith in Jesus Christ.  He was an...

James Luther Newman

James Luther Newman

Dec 8, 2022

 

James L. Newman, age 71 of Dandridge passed away Thursday morning, December 8, 2022 at James H. Quillen Veterans Medical Center.  He was a member of Jefferson City Church of God and served in the Army.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles S. Newman Sr. and Audra Clinton Newman, brothers, Carl, Roy, Charles, Nelson and Joe...

Larry Eugene Smith

Larry Eugene Smith

Dec 6, 2022

 

Larry Eugene Smith, age 68 of Morristown Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2022. Larry was saved at an early age and of the Baptist faith. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He spent most of his career in the construction of homes, and fire and restoration for the latter part of his...

Adam S. Davenport

Adam S. Davenport

Dec 6, 2022

 

ADAM S. DAVENPORT, age 48 of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, December 6, 2022, at his home following an extended illness.  He worked in commercial sales for Lawn Care Services prior to becoming disabled.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Heather Stewart Davenport and is survived by his daughter, Destiny Kay (Ethan) Elliott; son, Devin Shea Davenport;...

Wendell Ross Bacon

Wendell Ross Bacon

Dec 6, 2022

Wendell Ross Bacon, age 83, departed from his earthly home on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, and entered the heavenly realm. Wendell was born on March 13, 1939, in Morristown, TN to the union of Elmer and Geneva Bacon. His parents, and sister, Ann, preceded him in death. 

Wendell attended Martha Davis Baptist Church from September of 1987 until he became...

David Lawrence Branch

David Lawrence Branch

Dec 4, 2022

DAVID LAWRENCE BRANCH, age 63, of Knoxville, TN entered into eternal rest on December 4, 2022 at home. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church and retired as a mail carrier for the Powell Post Office.  Preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lawrence Branch and LaVernea Mae Farris Branch; daughter, Jamie Owens Kent; brothers, Darrell West, Jeffrey D....