OBITUARIES

Jul 12, 2020

PENNY LONG., age 77, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on July 12, 2020. She was retired from Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, James Fowler and Lucy Fowler; daughter, Kathy Bowman; sisters, Margie Hatmaker and Bernice Purkey. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Purkey; grandson, Todd Bowman; great-grandson, Zach Bowman; sister, Carolyn Rector; several nieces, nephews...

Jul 9, 2020

Boat Dock Kim - Kim Orren, age 73, of Dandridge, TN went to be with the Lord, July 9th, 2020 after a brief illness at Fort Sanders Hospital. Kim was born in Roswell, New Mexico, March 25th, 1947. Due to his father being active in the Airforce, Kim went to school in 4 different countries (Africa, Canada, England and the...

Jul 8, 2020

Lisa Michelle Tipton, age 50, from Dandridge TN, went to be with the lord Wednesday night, July 8th. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Anita Tipton, her brother Michael Tipton, and her cousin Curtis Tipton. She was an amazing woman who was a friend to everyone she met. She was the best mother and mammaw anyone...

Jul 7, 2020

Carl Lewis Maples , 87, of Kannapolis, NC (formerly of Jefferson City) passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Carl was born March 23, 1933, in Sevierville to the late Thomas and Nancy Maples. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by infant daughter, Karen Carlene, brothers, Phillip and Ernest Maples...

Jul 6, 2020

Thomas Swann Teague, age 82, of Jefferson City, TN departed his earthly life on July 6, 2020. He began his journey of life December 9, 1937 in Kernersville, NC as the first child of Ethel Swaim Teague and Thomas Carrick Teague, growing up on the 5th generation Teague family farm there. He attended Mars Hill College, and graduated from Florida...

Jul 4, 2020

Billy Joe Edmonds, Sr. “Papaw” age 85 passed away on July 4th, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Nancy Edmonds, infant daughter, Lucy Jane, brothers, Melvin, Junior, Paul and Frankie, sisters, Agnes Moody and Mary Lou Edmonds, grandson, Joseph Bowling. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Jul 3, 2020

CORA LUCINDA JARVIS SEAL, age 98, of Washburn, TN passed away at home on Friday, July 3, 2020. She was a member of Mount Eager Missionary Baptist Church. Cora retired in 1991 as a CNA at Hillcrest Nursing Home. For over twenty plus years thereafter, she continued as a private caregiver for many people in the community. She was often...

Jul 1, 2020

TIMOTHY WAYNE JONES, age 58, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020 at his home with his family after a short battle with cancer. He was a member and deacon of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and owner of Tennessee Saw Works. Tim was a volunteer athletic football coach and avid baseball coach for many years. He loved...

Jun 27, 2020

Jun 26, 2020

EUGENE GARRETT, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2020. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he dedicated his life to his love of family, farming and community service. Eugene attended Talbott Cumberland Presbyterian Church and served the 9th District of Jefferson County as a County Commissioner for eight years. A former...

Jun 25, 2020

Roland Joseph “Joe” Lavelle, 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, June 25, from an extended illness. Born in Miami, FL on January 16, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Isabel Lavelle of Miami, FL and brother Jack Lavelle of Lighthouse Point, FL. Joe was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves from 1957...

Jun 24, 2020

James Faine Bateman, age 85, of Talbott, passed away on June 24, 2020. Faine, known to some as Flash, was born in Talbott, Tennessee to James Dudley and Anna Bateman. On August 5, 1955, Faine married Voncille Bateman. They were married for 55 years and had three children. Faine worked as a truck driver and a diesel mechanic and was...

Jun 24, 2020

Christine Justice-Farley, age 82, of Dandridge, TN, passed away on June 24, 2020 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, KY and the burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens. Christine was born in Tourney Holler, KY at home to JP Fowler and Mae Fern Fowler on February 18, 1938. She...

Jun 23, 2020

Glenda Teresa Stamate, age 66 of White Pine, entered into the arms of her heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with dementia. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Una Vee Evans of White Pine. Survived by her daughter Teresa (Jimmy) Green; son, Erik (Tesha) Raines. Grandchildren, Jason, Erika, Riley;...

Jun 23, 2020

Marion Ucas Blake age 97 of Dandridge, passed away on June 23, 2020. Marion is survived by her daughters; Barbara Harris of Dandridge and Susan Camp of New Hampshire, along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be no formal services at this time.

Jun 23, 2020

BUELAH B. CATE, age 83, of Jefferson County, TN passed peacefully on June 23, 2020 in her home. She was a devout member of Paw Paw Hollow Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Hubbs and Viola Hubbs; and loving husband, Rev. Kyle Cate. She is survived by her sons, Scott (Karen) Cate and Mike Cate; grandchildren, Jordan...

Jun 23, 2020

MADISON GORDON KINCER, age 90, of Rutledge, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Preceded in death by mother, Lottie Kincer Scott; father, Loring B. Scott; sister, Thelma Ruth Scott; first wife, Betty Lynn Kincer; daughter, Theresa Lynn Kincer; son; Mike Kincer; and two infant sons. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Taylor Kincer; sons, Randy Kincer,...

Jun 22, 2020

LESLIE ANNE WILLIAMS CATE, age 95, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away peacefully on June 22, 2020. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Piney Baptist Church, where she was the church clerk for over 30 years. She had also attended Dumplin Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Paxton Cate; parents, Leslie and Mamie Williams; brother, Ralph Williams; sister,...

Jun 20, 2020

Wanda Hackney Taylor (71) of Dandridge, TN entered the kingdom of Heaven on June 20TH 2020. She is proceeded in death by her parents Edward and Melda Hackney; Husband Roy Taylor; Son Roy Jr., and sister-in-law Anna Hackney. She survived by siblings, Carol (Ronnie) Gibson, and Chris Hackney. Children Amy (Rickey) Shaver and Daniel Taylor. Grandchildren Ashley (Blake) Buell, Alyssa,...

Jun 19, 2020

Opal Cleo “McDaniel” Rupert age 77 of Jefferson City, passed away at 6:30 A.M. Friday, June 19, 2020 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents: Joe and Nellie McDaniel and brother, Jim McDaniel. She is survived by her daughter; Kim Atherton and Son; James Carroll; grandchildren, Shaina and Shaun West and Dylan Carroll; 4 great...