OBITUARIES

Nov 18, 2022

Robert Escoe Smith, age 83 of Talbott, TN, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, November 18, 2022.  He was born on April 29, 1939.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Rosa (Baker) Smith, aunt, Lizzie (Bob) Davis, uncle, Frank (Pauline) Baker, several other aunts and uncles, and son-in-law, Frank Watkins.  Escoe was saved...

Nov 17, 2022

Nov 17, 2022

 

PAUL EUGENE RUSSELL, age 55, of Sevierville, TN, departed this life at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 17, 2022 at LeConte Medical Center. He was employed at Dollywood where he had been for 32 years, and also at Heartland Services in Sevier/Jefferson Counties where he had been for over 35 years. He was a member of Martha Davis Baptist Church...

Nov 16, 2022

 

James L. Richardson, 73, of Dandridge, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2022 after a brief illness. James also known as “Jimmy” was born on February 19, 1949, son of the late Aaron and Edith Richardson in Waynesboro, TN.  

 

Jimmy attended Cocke County High School in Newport, TN. He was a standout...

Nov 16, 2022

SARA SPIVEY PIPER, age 89, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on November 16, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson City where she enjoyed many activities, including the church bazaar and yard sales. She also loved her bridge club, her breakfast club and traveling. She especially enjoyed spending...

Nov 16, 2022

Nora Anne Ramsey, age 47, of Newport, TN, passed peacefully on November 16, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her father, Huntley Hockersmith, and grandparents, William and Osie Robinson and Huntley and Kay Hockersmith.  She is survived by her children, Rachel Ramsey and Caleb Hyatt, mother, Marcia (Lawrence) Williams, sisters, Kay Munsey and Amanda (Sam) Fultz, aunt, Doris Testerman,...

Nov 15, 2022

Nov 14, 2022

JOHN ALAN MOSER, age 59, of Jefferson City, TN, the son of Charles H. Moser and Mary Leonard Moser, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at Jefferson Park in Dandridge, TN. He was a much beloved family member and friend who could light up a room with his smile. He is survived by his cousins, J (Susan) Moser of Jefferson...

Nov 14, 2022

 

Leta Victoria Shults Russell, age 78 of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Monday November 14, 2022, following an extended illness.  She was born, April 21, 1944, in Cosby, TN the daughter of the late Winfield Ott and Mary Josephine Shults and was preceded in death by her brothers, Duaine Shults and Larry Shults, and her...

Nov 11, 2022

 

Faye Noonkesser Townsend age 95 of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Everyone that knew Aunt Faye when they met her fell in love with her. She just had that way about her that drew you to Love her thru her kindness and love. She didn’t have any biological...

Nov 11, 2022

 

Norma Dean Large French, born February 21, 1945, in White Pine, Tennessee, died November 11, 2022 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. She bravely lived with breast cancer finally losing her battle. She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 41 years, Michael French. She is also survived by her beloved daughters, Mitzi Denise...

Nov 8, 2022

 

Larry F. Rimmer, age 75 of White Pine, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Larry was an IBEW union electrician for over 55 years and retired out of Local 16. Larry was a proud FLE brother and a 110 member. He donated a lot of his time raising money for the Sick and...

Nov 7, 2022

 

Diana L. Moore, age 75 of Sevierville, TN passed away Monday afternoon, November 7, 2022 at her home.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was well loved by all that knew her, and she will be greatly missed.  Diana is survived by her husband of 44 years, Alan Moore; children, Melissa Williams, Tricia Toneges, Amber O’Rourke,...

Nov 7, 2022

 

VICKEY LYNN REED, age 59, gained her new body on November 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Reed; father, Clyde Moore; and infant niece, Christy Moore. Survivors include mother, Catherine Shepherd; stepfather, Ronald Shepherd; brothers, Danny Moore, Jimmy Moore (Kim); sister, Cindy Clabo (Tom); and many nieces and nephews she loved as her own....

Nov 6, 2022

 

Penny Parker Houseright, age 60 of Dandridge, TN passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 following a brief illness.  She was a member of the Swann’s Chapel Baptist Church and worked many years at Pioneer Petroleum Co. Penny was dearly loved by her family and will be greatly missed.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and...

Nov 5, 2022

James “Jim" Dukes went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2022, at the age of 94. Though he was not our biological father and grandfather, he was wholeheartedly our family's beloved "Pop" and "Pappaw." He showed us by example the true meaning of being a faithful and loving spouse to our Mammaw, a father and grandfather to...

Nov 2, 2022

CHARLES “CHARLIE” ROBERT BLAKE, age 74 of New Market, TN , passed away November 2, 2022.  He was a member of Dumplin Baptist Church, and a veteran of the U.S. Army Vietnam Era. Preceded in death by wife, Brenda Kay Cate Blake; parents, Claude and Myrtle Blake; father-in-law and mother-in-law, D. F. and Wilma Cate; sister, Wanda Hornback; sister-in-law, Rhonda...

Oct 31, 2022

 

Gail Lynn Miller, age 67, of Dandridge, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, at her home. She was born and raised in Dandridge the daughter of the late Jason and Johnny Morie Miller and sister of the late Darrell Miller. Survived by sister Ann Miller Fox (Ricky), aunt, Dorothy Morie, special friends Pam and Glenda Manning, and several cousins....

Oct 31, 2022

 

 

EDDIE DEAN PATTERSON, age 59, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at home. Preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Patterson. He is survived by his daughters, Amber Sharisse Patterson, Alysia Khamphouy and Chryseis Dawn Patterson; mother, Patricia Daniels Ebert; grandchildren, Oliver Apollo Khamphouy, Noah Tevis and Natasha Watson; sister, Wendy Melene Helms. A...

Oct 30, 2022

 

Lucas Ryan Miller went home to be with his Savior on October 30, 2022, at the age of 36. Luke was truly a gift from God. He received Christ at an early age. Those who knew Luke described him as being a quiet soul. People were drawn to him because of the kindness he exhibited. If he met someone...