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Betty Jo Jessie

Betty Jo Jessie

Jun 9, 2021

BETTY JO JESSIE, age 86 of Kodak, TN, passed away peacefully and went to heaven to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Betty was a member of Dumplin Baptist Church and active in the Golden Gems senior group. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tilman Swain Cate and Pearl Parker; stepdad, Raymond Haynes; several brothers...

Charles "Chuck" Howard Summers

Charles "Chuck" Howard Summers

Jun 8, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Summers, age 77 of Baneberry, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System. He is retired from Illinois Department of Transportation and a member of First United Methodist Church of White Pine. Chuck enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling, and most of all spending time with his family. He was a former Mayor of Baneberry,...

Lu Jenkins Peck

Lu Jenkins Peck

Jun 8, 2021

LU JENKINS PECK, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN was born on September 4, 1937 and passed away on June 8, 2021 with her family by her side. She was a member of Grace Point Baptist Church, and formerly a long time member of Montrose Baptist Church in Rockville, MD. She was born and raised in Laurinburg, NC, lived most...

Emma Jean Coulter Agent

Emma Jean Coulter Agent

Jun 8, 2021

Mrs. Emma Jean Coulter Agent, of Jefferson City, TN and formerly of Columbia, Mississippi and Franklinton, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born on November 8, 1928 to Vester and Gettie Coulter in Collins, Mississippi. She retired from Carter and Mullins in Columbia, Mississippi, where she served as a secretary for many...

Edward Delwin Robeson

Edward Delwin Robeson

Jun 5, 2021

Edward Delwin Robeson passed from this life into the next on June 5, 2021, at the age of 94. Mr. Robeson was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert Houston and Nettie Pearl Murph Robeson; his twin brother, Robert Darwin, his sister, Bernice Lou, and his brothers, Lewis Murph Robeson and Thomas Gerald Robeson. He is survived by his wife...

Wayne Eugene Maxwell

Wayne Eugene Maxwell

Jun 1, 2021

WAYNE EUGENE MAXWELL, age 86 of Dandridge, TN, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Shipley-Maxwell. Wayne is preceded in death by his first wife, Opal Maxwell; parents, Ora Maxwell and Kate Lackey Maxwell; and sister, Lillian Gehlken. A service will be held in Gladstone, Missouri at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR...

Charles Anthony Goins

Charles Anthony Goins

Jun 1, 2021

Charles Anthony Goins, Jr., 28, of Maryville, TN passed away suddenly, June 1, 2021. He was born in Washington, D.C. on October 15, 1992, the son of Tony and Caroline Goins. He was raised in Davie, FL until the 4th grade when his family relocated to Dandridge, TN, where he spent the rest of his childhood. He graduated from Jefferson...

O.L. Merritt

O.L. Merritt

May 31, 2021

Dr. O.L. Merritt, age 91, of Morristown, TN, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Dr. Merritt was born and reared in Washburn (Puncheon Camp Community,) TN, graduating from Washburn High School and then from Lincoln Memorial University with a BS degree. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Tennessee, he did his internship at Knoxville General Hospital...

Dorothy Lewis Woods

Dorothy Lewis Woods

May 31, 2021

DOROTHY LEWIS WOODS, age 89 of Talbott, TN, passed away May 31, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Lewis and Lucille Henson Lewis; and daughter, Phyllis Gail Woods. A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 11:00am at Hillcrest Cemetery in Dandridge, TN. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE, 865-397-2711

Betty Ann Chambers

Betty Ann Chambers

May 31, 2021

BETTY ANN CHAMBERS, age 81 of Dandridge, TN, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth (Blue) Chambers, parents, Lee and Nell Ball; and brother, Robert Ball. Betty is survived by her children, Johnny (Marti) Whitaker, Debra Whitaker, David Whitaker, Bobby (Diane) Whitaker, and Vickie Whitaker; seven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. She will...

Mildred Lowery

Mildred Lowery

May 29, 2021

MILDRED L. LOWERY, age 92, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on May 29, 2021. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and was a resident of Chandler House. She was one of seven children born to Linden and Demerius Elmore. Preceded in death by her husband, Rue Lowery; daughter, Demerius Renee Brown; and granddaughter, Michelle Renee Brown. She...

Luther Brownlow "Bud" Campbell

Luther Brownlow "Bud" Campbell

May 26, 2021

LUTHER BROWNLOW “BUD” CAMPBELL, age 90 of Dandridge, TN, passed away May 26, 2021. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter, and he loved to spend time hunting with his brothers, friends, and grandchildren. He also loved to take his wife, Bobbie, fishing. Luther was a heavy equipment operator for the mines, and he also was a truck driver for...

Bobbie Jean Romines

Bobbie Jean Romines

May 25, 2021

Bobbie Jean Romines, age 88 of White Pine, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was a lifelong member of Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church in White Pine. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jack Romines, grandparents, Claude and Betty Gregg Cox, mother, Hazel Lane. She is survived by her children, Valerie Romines,...

Ralph Eugene Lamb

Ralph Eugene Lamb

May 24, 2021

RALPH EUGENE LAMB, age 73, of Talbott, TN went home to be with his Savior on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong dairy farmer with his brothers, Hugh and Paul, for many years. Ralph was a devoted student of the Bible with a vast amount of knowledge that he always shared....

Jack Horner Nichols

Jack Horner Nichols

May 23, 2021

JACK HORNER NICHOLS, age 69 of Dandridge, TN, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. Jack worked several years for the Jefferson County Highway Road Department and was a true lover of all animals. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Ruth Horner. Jack is survived by his mother, Mary Boshears; father, James Nichols; sister, Sallie Guthrie; brothers,...

Charles Edward Walker

Charles Edward Walker

May 22, 2021

Charles Edward Walker, age 78 of White Pine passed away Saturday May 22, 2021. He was a member of Browns Chapel Baptist Church, a retiree of TMSI and a huge Tennessee Vol fan. He is preceded in death by his wife of 23 years, Judy Carol Walker, parents, Carl and Iva Gaines Walker, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Charles is...

Eugene Douglas McClain

Eugene Douglas McClain

May 20, 2021

Eugene Douglas McClain Jr, age 77 of White Pine, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 20, 2021 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Doug was born in Chattanooga on May 16, 1944. He worked in the wrecker industry most of his life. Starting with Ernest Holmes Company and retiring from Miller Industries where he was a...

Rhonda Shults

Rhonda Shults

May 19, 2021

RHONDA SHULTS, age 67 of New Market, TN, passed away May 19, 2021. Rhonda is preceded in death by her parents, D.F. and Wilma Jean Cate; brother, W.A. Cate; and sister, Kay Blake. She is survived by her husband, Junior Shults; children, Jason (Heather) and Travis ( Marta) Shults; grandchildren, Wesley, Nick, Macee, and Gage; brothers, Teddy, Richie and Freddy...

Candace L. Ayles

Candace L. Ayles

May 19, 2021

Candace L. Ayles, age 74 of Morristown, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lynn and Doris Savage; brother, Gordon Savage. Candace is survived by her daughter, Penny Sullivan; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; father of her children, Donald Ayles; brothers, Steven and Kent Savage and sister, Linda Newberry. A Memorial Service...

Thomas "Red" Rusinek

Thomas "Red" Rusinek

May 18, 2021

THOMAS “RED” RUSINEK, age 56, of New Market, TN went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Wanda Rusinek; father-in-law and mother-in-law, G. B. and Thelma Smelcer. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Rusinek; son, Andy Bowen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Glen and Kathy Smelcer, John and Karen Smelcer, Allen...