OBITUARIES

Dec 13, 2020

David Lee Eldridge, 53, of Jefferson City, passed away, Sunday, Dec 13, 2020 at Tennova North ICU in Powell, TN. He is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Eldridge, sister, Linda Eldridge, mother Beulah McHaffie, father, James Eldridge, Jr., sister, Debra Guillory, and sister, Glenda Eldridge. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Tammy Kiestler Eldridge, daughters...

Dec 12, 2020

Dec 12, 2020

NORMAN R. LANE, age 80 of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday evening, December 12, 2020. Norman was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Department following 30 plus years in law enforcement. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed the outdoors, playing golf...

Dec 11, 2020

Mary C. Epley, age 85 of Jefferson City passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. She was a retired nurse from Jefferson Memorial Hospital and served as pianist at Grace Baptist Church for several years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Millie Church, brother, Henry, sisters, Lula Mae and Ellener. Survivors include her husband of 59...

Dec 6, 2020

DORIS R. BRIGGS, born in Limerick, Maine in 1920, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the age of 100. She was a long time employee of Carson Newman University, retiring in 2005. The students, faculty and administration at CNU have always held a special place in her heart. She was pre-deceased by her husband, William M. Briggs. She...

Dec 5, 2020

Allie Marie Anderson Daniel, age 90, entered her heavenly home on December 5, 2020. She was an active member of Nance’s Grove Baptist Church where she found great joy teaching eager preschoolers and 1st and 2nd graders in Sunday School. She also served as church clerk and WMU secretary for many years. She played a role in the Christmas play...

Dec 4, 2020

Denise Walker Mangus, 62 of Dandridge, formerly of Wilmington, Ohio passed away on Dec 4, 2020. She was the adopted daughter of the late John Walker & Doris Walker (Mother) who still resides in Wilmington. Denise was also the loving step mother of Joseph (Kelly) Mangus and Johnny (Kelly) Mangus, 3 grandchildren, Derek, Dylan and Owen, and the wife of...

Dec 4, 2020

RALPH R. AYERS, age 59, of New Market, TN and had made his home in TN for the last 25 plus years and formerly of Detroit, Michigan passed away suddenly on December 4, 2020. Ralph enjoyed hunting, fishing, and target shooting . He was employed as a Master Plumber for Cooling Refrigeration Service, and was a veteran of the United...

Dec 3, 2020

KATHLEEN PATTERSON BISHOP, age 87, of Talbott, TN passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Lakeshore Road Baptist Church and retired from Magnavox with 42 years of service. She was preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Vesta Dalton Patterson; sisters, Irene Hodge and Virginia Hixon; brothers, Ruben Jones and Johnny...

Dec 1, 2020

Ina Ilene Rice “Little Miss Ilene” gained her Angel wings On Dec 1 , 2020, so that she can watch over her loved ones here on Earth. She was born in Sparta, TN on July 11,1934. She loved nothing more than to sing and play her guitar with her brothers and sisters. She was a prayer warrior and leaves behind...

Dec 1, 2020

RONALD D. BARBEE, born October 24, 1964 in Shreveport, LA passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020. Preceded in death by grandparents, Francis M. Barbee and Robert L. Barbee, Jessie A. Williford and Paris D. Williford; great nephew, Nicolae Hensley. He is survived by his parents, Robert D. Barbee and Deloris A. Barbee; brother, Dennis E. Barbee; nephew, Darus E....

Nov 29, 2020

Robert Donnell Brazelton, 77, of Jefferson City, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was a former member of Young’s Memorial AME Zion Church, but due to a long illness he had not been able to physically attend. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Brazelton, and parents, Rev. General...

Nov 28, 2020

VIRGINIA ANNE CATE GODWIN, age 87, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on November 28, 2020. She was a longtime active member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City. Anne retired from Bell South and AT&T after 30 years of service. After retirement she worked for ETHRA and served as the Jefferson County Senior Citizen director. She loved her pets,...

Nov 25, 2020

MELISSA SUE THOMAS, age 55, of New Market, TN passed away on November 25, 2020. She was an employee of the State of Tennessee for 30 years in day care licensing. She loved her job and all her co-workers. Melissa loved to travel, take pictures, and scrapbooking. She was a people person with lots of good friends. She found no...

Nov 24, 2020

Donny Hugh Blalock, age 62 of Dandridge, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 after a brief illness. He was employed by Smoky Mountain Utilities and he was a loving and dedicated father and husband. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Blalock and Mary Hurst Lafollette and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his loving...

Nov 24, 2020

Billie Chamberlain, age 52, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with her parents on November 24, 2020. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was also an avid dog lover. She is preceded by her parents, Billy and Jaunita Householder. Survived by her husband, Joseph Chamberlain; sisters, Cindy Adams and Diana Dillard; children, Ashley Brooke Ivy, Megan (Steven)...

Nov 23, 2020

Edith Faye Walker Greene, age 82 of White Pine, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Jefferson Park at Dandridge Nursing Home. Faye will Lie in State on Friday, November 27, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at Farrar Funeral Home, White Pine. Graveside interment service will follow at 2:00 pm at White Pine Cemetery with Rev. Charlie...

Nov 20, 2020

Thomas J. “Tom” White, age 81 of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday morning, November 20, 2020. He was born February 18, 1939 the son of the late Jess and Lucy White and was preceded in death by his brothers, David White, and Jack White. Tom was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge where he served as deacon,...

Nov 19, 2020

Eula Mae Willis, age 91, of White Pine, TN, entered her Heavenly Home on Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lewis Willis; her children: Howard Wayne Willis, Linda Darnell Harris and Velma Jane Helton; and her sisters: Donie Woody, Mary Evelyn Ford, Josie Moore, Ruth Victoria Gowan, Opal Worley, Bonnie Inez Grigsby and...

Nov 19, 2020

Joy Elaine Running, age 78 of Dandridge, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church and was retired from Highland County, Florida in the Economic Development Commission. Joy is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Frances Johnson Campbell. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Lyle J. Running, daughter,...