OBITUARIES

Nov 30, 2022

 

JOHN ELL ADKINS, Jr., age 46 of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Greasey Creek, KY, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in Knoxville. He was a member of Full Gospel Ministry and previously worked at The Point in Dandridge. He was a loving father and husband, and he never met a stranger. John is preceded in death by his parents,...

Nov 29, 2022

Michael Edward Gray, age 68 of New Market, TN passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital.  Mike loved the Green Bay Packers, fishing, and had a great love of animals especially dogs. Started his retail career with Cas Walker and retired from Walmart after 33 years of service. He spent his retirement devoted to caring for his...

Nov 29, 2022

 

HAROLD MOORE, age 81 of New Market, TN passed away Tuesday morning, November 29, 2022 at his home following a brief illness.  He was the son of the late James and Mabel Ruth (Lyle) Moore and was raised in Dandridge where he was graduate of Maury High School.  He was a member of the Piedmont Baptist Church and was...

Nov 28, 2022

Lois Hicks Ison, age 70 of Morristown, TN, died at her home on Monday, November 28, 2022.  She was a member of Mosheim Missionary Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jay Ison, parents, Carl and Nancy Jane Hicks, father and mother-in-law, Murrell and Irene Ison, brothers, Wayne (Polly) Hicks, James Delmer (Mary) Hicks, and Billy...

Nov 27, 2022

Born Geneva Mangum on May 1st, 1926 in York, AL, she was an only child raised by her mother Matilda Crozier and loving stepfather, Jesse Crozier.  She accepted Christ at a young age. She met & married Ernest Odis Cole which from that union, God blessed them with 7 children; Joseph Hardy (deceased), Ulysses Cole (deceased), Anna Horton, Odis Cole...

Nov 27, 2022

Our sweet mother, Sharon K. Sinard, 65 of White Pine, sadly passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 of cancer at Parkwest Medical Center. Sharon was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. We loved her so much and she will be missed so very much! She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Sinard;...

Nov 26, 2022

 

Winnie Norman Word, 98, of Jefferson City, TN passed away November 26, 2022.  Winnie grew up in Atlanta, Ga. and was the daughter of the late Era Manning and William Robert Norman.  She actively participated and was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City. She taught a children’s Sunday School class for 20 years,...

Nov 25, 2022

 

Lonnie Eugene Bird age 63 of Dandridge, TN went to be with the Lord Jesus peacefully at home on November 25, 2022 after a hard-fought battle against the long term effects of cancer radiation.

Lonnie was born to Lee and Pat Bird at Andrews Airforce Base, Maryland on June 12, 1959.  He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior...

Nov 25, 2022

 

Virginia “Jenny” Strange, age 75 of White Pine, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Fort Sander’s Regional Medical Center. Jenny was a member of First United Methodist Church in White Pine, a member of Beta Sigma Phi, chairperson of the White Pine Historical Committee for the past 30 years and a member of Jefferson County Historical...

Nov 25, 2022

Judy Dianne Bradley, born on December 8, 1946, age 75 of Jefferson City, TN, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Morristown.  She bravely fought Alzheimers for several years.  She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 58 years, William Bradley who never...

Nov 24, 2022

 

RICHARD L. MYERS, age 75 of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at University of Tennessee Medical Center following an extended illness.  He was a retired owner and operator over the road truck driver and enjoyed playing golf.  He was a great hard-working man who always put his family first and he was a beloved husband, father...

Nov 22, 2022

 

VIVIAN NANCY IVEY, age 72 of Dandridge, TN formerly of High Springs, FL passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.  She was a retired payroll clerk and secretary to the President of Atlantic Marine and Dry Dock of Jacksonville, FL.  Vivian was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and she will be...

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...