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Lola Ilean Kinkead Woods

Lola Ilean Kinkead Woods

Oct 27, 2021

LOLA ILEAN KINKEAD WOODS, age 91, widow of Harold W. Woods of New Market, TN passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, 27 October, 2021. She was a member of Mill Springs Baptist Church, a loved and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her, parents, Lola and Earl Kinkead of New Market; brothers, Bradley, Frank and Burley...

Margaret Priscilla Langston

Margaret Priscilla Langston

Oct 27, 2021

Margaret Priscilla Langston, 79, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Life Care Center of Jefferson surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on September 27, 1942, to Carl and Roberta Pate in New Market, TN (Jefferson County).

Margaret graduated from Nelson Mary High School in 1959 and continued her education and training to become...

Hugh D. (Doug) Stills, Jr.

Hugh D. (Doug) Stills, Jr.

Oct 26, 2021

HUGH D. (DOUG) STILLS, JR., age 68, of Jefferson City, TN was born October 23, 1953 and passed away October 26, 2021. Preceded in death by his father, Hugh D. Stills, Sr., and mother, Ruby Collier Bettis; He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Brenda M. Stills; son, Hugh D. (Doug) Stills III; grandchildren Hugh D. (H.D.)...

Betty  Sue Blondell

Betty Sue Blondell

Oct 26, 2021

Betty Sue (Baker) Blondell, 78, of Jefferson City, went home to see her Savior on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was born March 22, 1943, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, the eldest daughter of Fred and Marie Baker. She married Huey Darrell Blondell on September 10, 1966, and he survives. Betty was proud of her heritage as a coal miner’s...

Gladys Marie Hansard

Gladys Marie Hansard

Oct 26, 2021

On October 26, 2021, Gladys Marie Hansard, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. Survived by her daughter Robin (Steve) Manley, grandchildren Amanda (Billy) Cody, Kira (Andrew) Derringer, and Kristy (Scott) Bradley, Stephanie (Justin) Morgan, 8 great grandchildren, sister Betty Manis, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents...

Mary  Jane Russell

Mary Jane Russell

Oct 26, 2021

Mary Jane Russell went to be with her Lord and Savior on 10/26/2021 after a short illness with cancer. She was so excited to be going home to heaven to be with her Jesus and those who preceded her in death: her parents, Hugh Paul Russell and Nellie Jane Roach Russell, her former husband, Jerry Dana Rainwater, their son, Jeffrey...

Jerry F. Hamrick

Jerry F. Hamrick

Oct 23, 2021

Jerry F. Hamrick, 71 of White Pine, passed away at home on Saturday, October 23, 2021. A Military Graveside service will be on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Hillcrest Cemetery, Dandridge, Tennessee. Due to Covid, everyone is encouraged to abide by all CDC guidelines with masks and social distancing.

June Gibson

June Gibson

Oct 23, 2021

JUNE GIBSON, age 89, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Serenity House in Morristown, TN. Preceded in death by husband, H. L. “Hoot” Gibson; parents, Robert and Estilie Griffin; brothers, Joe, Bob and Gordon Griffin; sisters-in-law, Kay Griffin and Opal Griffin. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by her son, Scott Gibson;...

Donald Heiss

Donald Heiss

Oct 22, 2021

Rev. Dr. Donald R. Heiss, age 94 of Jefferson City, Tennessee, died peacefully Friday, October 22, 2021 at Jefferson Park at Dandridge, Dandridge, TN. He is widely admired and loved for his faith and caring. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Joseph Heiss and Anna May Conley Heiss, his wife of 64 years Joyce Ruth Sheckler Heiss,...

Dockie "Doc" Wayne McPherson

Dockie "Doc" Wayne McPherson

Oct 22, 2021

Dockie “Doc” Wayne McPherson, age 66 of Dandridge, passed away on Friday October 22, 2021. He was a woodworker by trade and was retired from Lea Industries. After retirement he started working for Shoney’s in Sevierville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cleo Huskey and Mary Elizabeth Adams Huskey, and a brother Michael Huskey. Doc is survived by...

Jamison "Jamie" Lawson

Jamison "Jamie" Lawson

Oct 21, 2021

JAMISON (JAMIE LAWSON was born September 16, 1973 and passed away October 21, 2021; he was 48 years old. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frances Roberts, Reverend Luther and Mary Lawson and Bob Hoffner; uncle, Eddie Hoffner. Jamie is survived by his parents, Mel and Charlene Sutton Lawson and Jimmy Gilliam; brother, David (Holly) Lawson; children, Austin...

Janice Pearl Mccuin

Janice Pearl Mccuin

Oct 19, 2021

JANICE MCCUIN, age 75, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away on October 19, 2021 at UT Medical Center. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Pauline Gaynell Estep; brother, Donald “Pete” Estep. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Mccuin; children, Rhonda Howard and Terry McCuin; grandchildren, Jonathan Howard, Krystal...

Johnny Luther Campbell

Johnny Luther Campbell

Oct 18, 2021

Johnny Luther Campbell, 79 of Jefferson City, Tennessee passed away October 18, 2021 in Dallas Texas. Due to circumstances beyond the family control the obituary did not make it into the paper in time for his funeral which was held on October 24, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City, of which he was a long-standing member....

Willie Fayette Cate

Willie Fayette Cate

Oct 18, 2021

WILLIE FAYETTE CATE, age 95 of Kodak, TN passed away early Monday morning in Sevierville, TN. She was the daughter of the late Peter Walker Cate and Lena Lavista Bryan Cate. She was preceded in death by her brothers Lawrence, Homer, William Perry, Maurice, Max, Mark, Stanley, John, and Wilburn, sisters Genella Cate Hodge and Lena Cate Holbert. Willie was...

Harold W. Woods

Harold W. Woods

Oct 15, 2021

Harold W. Woods, age 92, of New Market, TN passed away suddenly 3:00 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was a lifetime member of Mill Springs Baptist Church. He was a highly respected and sought after superior custom home builder for over 60 years. He was a quiet, Godly man who loved his Lord, his family,...

John Murphy

John Murphy

Oct 13, 2021

JOHN F. MURPHY (MOOSE), age 59, departed this life on October 13, 2021. John was the owner of Murphy’s Sav-Mor Drug. He was a car enthusiast, a lover of drums, and a dedicated family man. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Georgia Murphy; and his father-in-law, James E. Aaron. He is survived by his loving wife...

Birdia Evelyn Sartain

Birdia Evelyn Sartain

Oct 12, 2021

Birdia Evelyn Sartain, age 91 of White Pine, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, DC Sartain, parents, William Henry and Lillie Shropshire; 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Wymalene Large, Charlotte Reed, David Sartain (Kim), special grandson, Travis Sartain (Kerri); grandchildren, Katie Ford...

Joseph E. Love

Joseph E. Love

Oct 8, 2021

Joseph E. Love, Age 78 of New Market passed away Friday October 08, 2021 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City, Preceded in death by parents Marshal and Janie Love, brothers, Frank, Bill and Bobby, sister’s Dorothy, and Juanita. He is survived by sisters; Frances Watson, Katherine (Alvin) Southerland, Carolyn Ramsey, and Sue Carroll. Several nieces and nephews. The body...

Carolyn  JoAnn Smith

Carolyn JoAnn Smith

Oct 8, 2021

Carolyn Jo Ann Smith, age 61 of Dandridge, passed away on Friday October 8, 2021. She was a member of Mullins Chapel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Vaughn Reagan and Joan Marie Gilder Reagan. Carolyn is survived by her husband of over 30 years, Doyle Smith, four children, nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren....

Wilma "Joyce" Chrisman

Wilma "Joyce" Chrisman

Oct 8, 2021

Wilma “Joyce” Chrisman, age 86 of White Pine, passed away on Friday October 8, 2021. She was a member of Swannsylvania Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William “Roy” Chrisman, son, Fred Jackson King Jr., her parents, Carson and Myrtle Mullins Breeden, three sisters and two brothers. Joyce is survived by her children, Donald and...