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Ahmad Baharestan

Ahmad Baharestan

Aug 3, 2020

Ahmad Baharestan, 88, passed away Monday morning, August 3, 2020 at his home in White Pine. He is survived by his daughter Dr. Zhalet Baharestan, his son Kaveh Baharestan, his grandchildren Navarre and Zhalet Claire. Born and raised in Kermanshah, Iran. Ahmad began contributing to his family's income at the tender age of 10 and graduated from High School with...

James Carroll Miller

James Carroll Miller

Aug 3, 2020

James Carroll Miller, age 64, of Jefferson City passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Miller; daughter, Michelle Miller; parents, James and Rosa Miller; brothers, Ricky and Ronnie Miller. He is survived by his sister, Patty Miller; and nephew, Christopher Miller of Dandridge; stepchildren:, Alesha Knowland and Racheal Stillwell...

Wesokie "Okie" Slone

Wesokie "Okie" Slone

Aug 3, 2020

Wesokie, “Okie,” Slone, age 83, of Talbott, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2020. Okie was born on March the 4th, 1937, on Slone Fork in Hollybush, Kentucky. He was the 10th of 11 children born to his father, Camillus, and his mother, Laura Slone. His father died when he was 4 years old, and two years later his...

Ralph H. Byrd

Ralph H. Byrd

Aug 2, 2020

RALPH H. BYRD, age 87, of White Pine, TN passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his home. Preceded in death by parents, William A. and Millie Byrd; sister, Sandra Byrd; brothers, Ernest Byrd and Doyle Byrd; sister, Bonnie Kirkendall; son-in-law, Bill Free. He was a member of French Broad Valley Baptist Church, and Brazelton Lodge #190. He was an...

Freddie Carroll Ray

Freddie Carroll Ray

Aug 2, 2020

Freddie Carroll Ray, age 53, of Rutledge departed this life on Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was loved by many and never met a stranger. Freddie was a veteran of Dessert Storm, serving his country proudly. He is preceded in death by his mother, Annie Howard, grandfather, Pete Ray. Freddie is survived by his son, Jeremiah (Elizabeth) Ray of Russellville;...

Louise "Eldridge" Howard

Louise "Eldridge" Howard

Aug 1, 2020

Louise “Eldridge” Howard, age 73 of Dandridge, TN passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Nina Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Howard, and parents, James and Julia Eldridge. She was the beloved mother of, Teresa (Eric) McCoy, William (Amanda) Howard, Dennis (Letitia) Howard, Leigh Ann Howard,...

Georgie M. Bailey

Georgie M. Bailey

Aug 1, 2020

Georgie M. Bailey, age 89 of New Market, passed away August 1, 2020. She was a member of Cedar Grove Methodist Church and was retired from Dillard’s. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Eva Clark Bailey; sisters, Willie (D.A.) Roderick, Betty Johnson, and Shirley Graham; brothers, Paul (Emma Sue) Bailey and Mack Bailey. Georgie is survived...

James W. (Bill) Ellis

James W. (Bill) Ellis

Jul 31, 2020

James W. (Bill) Ellis, age 83 of White Pine, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at UT Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn (Reed) Ellis; sons, Rusty Ellis, Jeff Blanchard; father, Granville Ellis, mother, Myrtle Ellis; sister Dot Mantooth; brother, Gene Ellis. Bill is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Todd and Regina Ellis;...

Jason Wayne Horne

Jason Wayne Horne

Jul 31, 2020

JASON WAYNE HORNE, age 48, of Rutledge, TN passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Preceded in death by mother, Elaine Irene Horne. He is survived by his fiance`, Penny Atkins and son, Jessie; father, Tony Horne; brothers and sisters, Shawn Horne, Jeff Horne, RaeAnn Hoyle (Carnell), Nicole Solomon (Travis); several nieces, nephews and a...

Howard Dean Lethco

Howard Dean Lethco

Jul 26, 2020

Howard Dean Lethco, age 85 of Sevierville, was received into his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was a wonderful husband to Shelbia Jean Helton for over 56 years prior to her homecoming in 2014. Howard was a longtime member of Big Springs Baptist Church and passionate about God, his church,...

Winfred Robert "Bob" McCarter

Winfred Robert "Bob" McCarter

Jul 24, 2020

Winfred Robert ‘Bob’ McCarter, 87, passed away Friday, July 24 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Mary McDougal for 63 years; loving father of Winfred Robert, Jr (Debbie); Sam (Julia); and Mary Elizabeth; big brother of Mary Alice Craig, and Charlotte Groseclose; and dear grandfather of 7: Heather, Winfred (Hayleigh), Jillian,...

Joseph Patrick Catalano

Joseph Patrick Catalano

Jul 23, 2020

Joseph Patrick Catalano, age 75 went to his heavenly home July 23, 2020, following a brief illness. “Joe” was born October, 22, 1944, to Natale and Josephine Catalano. Joe was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. He was retired from Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office after 28 years in law enforcement. Catalano won multiple awards for his bravery and...

Patricia "Pat" Edmonds

Patricia "Pat" Edmonds

Jul 21, 2020

Patricia Ann “Pat” Edmonds, age 71 of Dandridge, passed away July 21, 2020 at her residence. She was retired from Dollywood and was a member of Muddy Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Pat loved working with her flowers in the yard and especially loved her two dogs Daisy and Sadie. She is preceded in death by her parents; Clyde Edward and...

John Nelson Balough

John Nelson Balough

Jul 18, 2020

John Nelson Balough, age 88 of Dandridge, formerly of Canton , OH, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was a United State Marine Corp veteran and served during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lucille Butt Balough, sisters Marilyn and JoAnn also his daughter Deborah Joanne Balough. John...

Gail Peacock

Gail Peacock

Jul 17, 2020

GAIL PEACOCK. age 79, of Jefferson City, TN gained her angel wings on Friday, July 17, 2020. She loved flowers, working in her yard, and especially loved and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her soulmate, Johnny Johnson; and her two loving, cherished companions, Sadie Mae and Pooh Bear. She is survived by her daughters, Deb Garvin,...

Russell Gene Burke

Russell Gene Burke

Jul 16, 2020

Russell Gene Burke, age 65 of Jefferson City, passed away on July 16, 2020. He was a MSgt in the Marines with 26 years of service to our country. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Garfield Burke and Virginia Eddington Burke; daughter, Jessica Burke; brother, Bruce Wayne Burke; and ex-wife, Ruth Burke. Russell was survived by his...

Robin Burnham Cortez

Robin Burnham Cortez

Jul 15, 2020

Robin Burnham Cortez, age 59 of White Pine, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was a member of First Baptist Church of White Pine and co-owner of Zetroc Trucking, LLC. Robin was preceded in death by her father, George Emmett Burnham. Robin is survived by her husband of 34...

Rosie Arlene Ball

Rosie Arlene Ball

Jul 15, 2020

Rosie Arlene Ball, 72 of White Pine, TN gained her angel wings on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at The Heritage Center of Morristown. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Dorothy Ball, sister, Elaine Herring. She is survived by her sisters, Betty (Rodney) Riddlebarger, Kathy (John) Rodgers; nieces and nephews, Pam (Alchie) Collins, Rod Riddlebarger, Lindsey (Justin)...

Arvel Glenn Fain

Arvel Glenn Fain

Jul 15, 2020

Arvel Glenn Fain, age 91 of Dandridge, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. He was a member of Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist Church and a former co-owner of Fain Brothers Construction. Arvel was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington Fain and Cenia Owenby Fain, brothers, Oscar, Walter, Frank, Ray,...

Carmen Alvara Allen

Carmen Alvara Allen

Jul 14, 2020

Carmen Alvara Allen joined her beloved husband, E. Dale Allen, in Heaven on July 14, 2020. She was born in LaFayette, Alabama on August 4, 1925, and spent her childhood in Havana, Cuba, where her late father managed the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank. Her parents were Henry Clarke Frazer and Alicia Gijon Frazer (Alvara always made it clear there is...