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Paul LeClercq

Paul LeClercq

Jan 10, 2022

Paul LeClercq, age 84, of Dandridge, passed away on January 10, 2022. Paul is survived by his wife of 56 years, Susan, and his three children Elisabeth (Pete) Schoenhoff, Ruth Pohlman, and Matthew (Kim) LeClercq. He was the proud Papa to his four adored grandchildren Connor Clarke, Shannon Clarke, Allison LeClercq, and Cameron LeClercq. He was well known as a...

Robert (Bob) Wayne  Beeler

Robert (Bob) Wayne Beeler

Jan 10, 2022

Robert (Bob) Wayne Beeler, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022. Bob adored his family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and could be heard rooting for his favorite team, The Tennessee Vols. Bob lived and breathed Jefferson County Football and he faithfully served Jefferson County by being an effective county commissioner. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Norman...

Patsy J. Shands

Patsy J. Shands

Jan 10, 2022

PATSY J. SHANDS, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022. Patsy was an avid collector of cookbooks. She retired from Magnavox and continued to spend her time working Children’s Day Out with First Baptist Church of Jefferson City. Patsy was a lifelong member of Flat Gap Baptist Church, and a member of the Order...

Thomas Richard Hodge

Thomas Richard Hodge

Jan 9, 2022

THOMAS RICHARD HODGE, age 74 of Dandridge, TN, went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2022. He was a devoted man of God, as well as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He served in the United States Army. He loved spending time with family, friends, and farming. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Cecilia  A. Cox

Cecilia A. Cox

Jan 9, 2022

Cecilia A. Cox, age 78, formally of Jefferson City, TN passed away January 9, 2022. Cecilia loved to spend her time travelling, gardening, and reading. She was a lifelong member of George St. Methodist Church. Cecilia retired from Appalachian Electric Cooperative.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Cox; parents, Roy and Geneva Ballew; and sister, Donna G. Moore....

Dawn Renee Poe

Dawn Renee Poe

Jan 8, 2022

DAWN RENEE POE, age 56 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday evening, January 8, 2022 at University of Tennessee Medical Center following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Carol (Parsons) Johnson and is survived by her daughter, Mindy Edmonds; fiancé, Brian Bowers; sister, Linda Biddle; brother, Larry Johnson and several nieces, nephews and...

Jeffrey W Cox, Sr

Jeffrey W Cox, Sr

Jan 7, 2022

Jeffrey W. Cox, Sr., age 64, of Baneberry, TN passed away Friday morning, January 7, 2022 from a severe heart attack. He was preceded in death by his parents E. Dana Cox, Jr. and Mabel Cox, and brother E. Dana Cox, III. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marian Cox, sons Billy (Krissy) Cox, Jason Cox, daughter...

James C. Moody

James C. Moody

Jan 7, 2022

James C. Moody, 89, of Jefferson City unexpectedly passed away on January 7 after a brief cardiac illness when his valiant heart finally stopped beating. He died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family members. Jim was born and grew up in Vermont, the oldest of four children. Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Air Force, serving during...

John  Franklin  Barton

John Franklin Barton

Jan 5, 2022

John Franklin Barton, age 80 of Dandridge, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at his home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gertrud Barton; parents, John Riley Barton and Lucy Mae (McGhee) Barton; brothers, Douglas Barton, Earnest Barton and J.C. Bailey; and sisters, Elizabeth Winston and Ninabee Long. John is survived by his four sons, John...

Wallace Glenn Hartsell

Wallace Glenn Hartsell

Jan 4, 2022

Master Sgt. (Ret.) Wallace Glenn Hartsell, age 77, of White Pine passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his residence. He retired from the Tennessee Air National Guard. Glenn was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, he will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wallace E. and Beatrice Hartsell. He is survived by his...

Eva Nell Gibson

Eva Nell Gibson

Jan 4, 2022

Eva Nell Wells Gibson, 92, of Jefferson City, Tennessee died of natural causes at Rogers Cottage of Jefferson Park on January 4, 2022. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City. Nell, daughter of John and Amanda Wells, was born and raised in Murphy, North Carolina. She was the eighth of ten siblings. In this large...

Adrian James (Punk)(Ronnie) Lester

Adrian James (Punk)(Ronnie) Lester

Jan 4, 2022

Adrian James (Punk) (Ronnie) Lester, age 72 of Jefferson City, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at UT Medical Center as the results of a vehicle accident. He was a loving brother, and friend to everyone he met. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Edith Lester. He is survived by his sisters, Kay (Luke) Masengill...

Carol Alice Balough

Carol Alice Balough

Jan 3, 2022

Carol Alice Balough, age 89 of Dandridge, passed away atSignature Lifestyles, Jefferson City on Monday, January 3, 2022. Sheis preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, John Nelson Balough, her parents, Bert Arthur and Gladys Doty Taylor, her sisters, Ruth and Joyce and Judy, and her daughter Deborah Joanne Balough. Carol is survived by, son, Tim, 5 grandchildren...

Margaret Louise Brock

Margaret Louise Brock

Jan 3, 2022

MARGARET LOUISE BROCK, of Tuckahoe, TN, born on August 4, 1955 passed away on January 3, 2022. Preceded in death by her father, James C. Brock; mother, Barbara L. Thomas (Mingie); stepfather, Jerry W. Mingie; brothers, Jimmy Brock, George Brock and Richard (Ricky) Brock. She is survived by her sisters, Betty Sue Smith and Gail Claxton Lawson; step-brother, Paul R....

Jimmy "Git-R-Done" Loope, Jr.

Jimmy "Git-R-Done" Loope, Jr.

Jan 2, 2022

Jimmy Loope, Jr. (Git-R-Done), age 50 of Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 4:29 a.m. at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He was employed by Harrison Paving Company for over 20 years. He had a big heart, loved his family, and would help anyone. He loved to cut up, ride his motorcycle and...

Mona Adair Malone Dalton

Mona Adair Malone Dalton

Jan 1, 2022

MONA ADAIR MALONE DALTON, age 55, of Knoxville, TN passed away on January 1, 2022. She was of the Christian faith and loved her family dearly. She had a loving heart and was always a champion for the underdog. Preceded in death by her father, Jessie Burle Malone. She is survived by her mother, Bonnie Lacy Malone; sister and brother-in-law,...

Kathy D. Stallings

Kathy D. Stallings

Dec 31, 2021

Kathy D. Stallings, age 70, of New Market, TN passed away December 31, 2021. She loved to spend her time running the nursery at New Market Baptist Church. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Estell Kerr “Byrd”; brothers, Tommy Kerr and Jackie Gilbert. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Gary Stallings; son, Michael...

Linda Faye Whaley

Linda Faye Whaley

Dec 29, 2021

Linda Faye Whaley, age 76, of Blaine, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Linda was a lifelong member of Indian Ridge Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and loved her family and her church more than anything. Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Whaley,...

Grace Ellen Whitehead

Grace Ellen Whitehead

Dec 28, 2021

GRACE WHITEHEAD, age 90, of Talbott, TN passed away on December 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Whitehead, and son, Gary Whitehead. Survived by her son, Larry Whitehead and wife, Janice; grandchildren, Krisit Kanipe and husband Scott, Jason Whitehead and wife Amber, son, Patrick Whitehead and wife Shay; great-grandchildren, Ethan Whitehead, Sarah Whitehead, Romey Whitehead,...

Lynn Carroll Watkins

Lynn Carroll Watkins

Dec 28, 2021

LYNN CARROLL WATKINS, age 79, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on December 28, 2021 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was the owner and operator of Hickory Hill Cutlery and was a legend in the knife business. Also having helped many others get their start in the business which he loved. He was the treasurer and caretaker of Hebron Cemetery...