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Edward Paul Maynard

Edward Paul Maynard

Apr 20, 2025

Edward Paul Maynard, age 75 of Dandridge, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Born in Holden, West Virginia on October 3, 1949; Mr. Maynard was a Christian and a proud veteran of the US Military. In fact, he served active duty in the United States Marine Corps, the United States Army, and the...

James Andrew DeLozier, Jr.

James Andrew DeLozier, Jr.

Apr 18, 2025

James A. DeLozier Jr., a resident of Dandridge, TN, passed away on April 18, 2025.

Born on August 30, 1956, in Long Beach, California, to Dr. James A. DeLozier and Ethel Cox DeLozier, James lived a life marked by his passion for the open road and an encyclopedic knowledge of film. As a truck driver, he found joy and freedom in...

Evelyn Long

Evelyn Long

Apr 18, 2025

Evelyn Long, age 79, of Dandridge, peacefully entered Heaven on Friday, April 18, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

A lifelong native of Jefferson County, she was born March 21, 1946 to Alfred and Pauline Dukes. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, sister, Mimi, and friend. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and niece Jennifer Dukes Fuson. She...

Pamela Strowmatt Pack

Pamela Strowmatt Pack

2025

Pamela Strowmatt Pack was lovingly surrounded by her family as she peacefully entered Heaven on Good Friday, April 18, 2025. Born on January 3, 1943, to Frances Parker Strowmatt, Pam was a devoted wife, mother, Granny, and friend. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Gordon Pack.

Pam is survived by her two daughters, Denise (Bill)...

Jean-Paul Engler

Jean-Paul Engler

Apr 17, 2025

Rev. Jean-Paul Engler, age 77, of New Market, TN entered the gates of Heaven on April 17, 2025. He earned a bachelor’s degree and worked in accounting for the SNCF in France. Jean- Paul was a prolific salesman and continued his careers by working for Ford Motor Company in Wayne Michigan, owning a hair salon in Colorado, and serving as...

Christopher Joseph Solimini

Christopher Joseph Solimini

Apr 17, 2025

Christopher Joseph Solimini, age 59, of Blaine, TN passed away suddenly Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his father, Ray Solimini and brother, Sal Solimini. Christopher is survived by his daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Solimini; son, Mason James Solimini; wife, Shelly Stanley; mother, Connie Solimini; sister, Lisa Solimini; niece, Elizabeth Solimini; and nephew, John...

Barbara Ann Piatt

Barbara Ann Piatt

Apr 17, 2025

Barbara Ann Piatt of Dandridge TN, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025 at home. Her early life was spent on a farm next to the Erie Canal in Pittsford, New York. From there, she moved to California and onward to Minnesota; where she met her soulmate, the love of her life, & her best friend, Fredrick. Together, they raised...

Betty Ruth Potter

Betty Ruth Potter

Apr 15, 2025

Betty Ruth Potter, age 78 of New Market, TN, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2025 at home. Her hobbies included art and politics. She retired from Magnavox after 30 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Elizabeth “Leo” Johnson, brothers, Ahaz “AJ” Andrew Johnson, and Troy Johnson.

She is survived by her children, Kenneth...

James Cooke Burch Jr.

James Cooke Burch Jr.

Apr 11, 2025

James C. Burch, Jr. passed peacefully in his sleep on the evening of April 11, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Jim was raised on Corbett Road in Monkton, MD. Jim graduated from Loyola College in Baltimore, MD, where he formed lifelong friendships and laid the foundation for a successful sales career.

Jim began his professional life...

Anthony Kenneth Hux

Anthony Kenneth Hux

2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony Kenneth Hux, age 21 of Pleasant View, TN. He was an angel that was adopted by Ron and Jeanne Hux. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Hux, brothers, Malcom Cantrell and Dalton Bretz. He is survived by his parents, Ron and Jeanne Hux, brothers, Bryan...

Paul Ruth

Paul Ruth

Apr 5, 2025

Paul Ruth, age 31 of Jefferson City, TN, passed away on April 5, 2025. He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ruth, and grandparents, Hank and Evelyn Porter. He is survived by his father, Byron Ruth, brother, Matt Porter, uncle, Dan Porter, and grandmother, Elizabeth Ruth. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Farrar...

Martha Jo Riddle

Martha Jo Riddle

Apr 4, 2025

Strawberry Plains, TN

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martha Jo Breeden Riddle on April 4, 2025, at the age of 85. Jo was born in Jefferson City, TN to Thomas Walker Breeden and Roberta Patterson Breeden. Jo’s love and devotion to her family was only surpassed by that to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ....

Teresa Lynn Foster Dever

Teresa Lynn Foster Dever

Apr 4, 2025

Teresa Lynn Foster Dever, age 63 of Rutledge, TN, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:57 a.m. at Turkey Creek Medical Center following a brief illness. She was a member of Flat Gap Baptist Church. She was a member of The Rainbow Girls. She was a seamstress with Footwear Industries of Tennessee. Teresa was a beach bum at...

Richard Kempfer

Richard Kempfer

Apr 2, 2025

Richard (Rick) Eugene Kempfer Jr., age 61, of White Pine, TN passed away unexpectedly at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital in Morristown on the morning of April 2, 2025. Richard was born in Ripon, WI to Phyllis and Richard Kempfer Sr. on April 27, 1963.Richard was a 14 year veteran of the United States Army and Army Reserves. He most recently was employed...

Mardelle Lee McIntyre

Mardelle Lee McIntyre

Apr 2, 2025

Mardelle “Babe” Lee McIntyre, age 79, of New Market, TN passed away on April 2, 2025. She loved to spend her time bowling, woodworking, and playing baseball. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold McIntyre Sr.; son, Steven McIntyre; parents, Mardell and Edna Brown; and companion, Gerald Prowse. Mardelle is survived by her daughter, Connie McIntyre; son, Harold...

Allisa Messer

Allisa Messer

Apr 1, 2025

Allisa Messer, age 46, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. She is proceeded in death by her father, Charles Ray Messer. She is survived by children; Fancy and Gracie Fletcher, Kayla and Nathan Turner; grandchildren, Everlee, Jameson, and Joey Banks; mother, Judy Messer; sisters, Jennifer Messer, Courtney Maples; loving husband, Danny Stanley; mother-in-law, Sue Mchman; and...

Juanita June Riner

Juanita June Riner

Mar 29, 2025

Juanita June Riner, age 86, passed away on March 29, 2025. She retired from the Jefferson County School System as a librarian. She loved cats and never knew a stranger. She is preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Johnnie Jones, brothers, Bobby Jones and William C. Jones. She is survived her husband of 67 years, Billie Riner, children, Chris...

Amanda Rector

Amanda Rector

Mar 28, 2025

Amanda Dawn Rector "Mandy" age 45 of White Pine, went to be with Jesus on March 28, 2025 after a battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Donald Rector, Zane and Frances Sartain and Charles and Gertrude Pollard. She is survived by her children, Ethan and Aby, grandchildren, Amelia and Auraya, parents, David and Robin Rector...

Vincent Tracy White

Vincent Tracy White

Mar 27, 2025

Mr. Tracy White, age 61, of Jefferson City, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on June 20, 1963, to the union of Sargent First Class Joseph C. and Huesta White in Oklahoma. He attended and graduated from Jefferson County High School. Tracy joined Martha Davis...

Flora Ruth Smelcer

Flora Ruth Smelcer

Mar 27, 2025

Flora Ruth Ellis Smelcer, 95, of Dandridge, Tennessee was called to her heavenly home to be with Christ Jesus her Lord and Savior on March 27, 2025. A lifelong native of Jefferson County, she was born January 18, 1930 to Robert Harrison Ellis and Mary Eunice Allen Ellis. She was a graduate of Maury High School and East Tennessee State...