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James H. "Jim" Sparks

James H. "Jim" Sparks

May 23, 2020

James H. “Jim” Sparks, 76, of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Bettendorf, IA, and Abingdon, IL, passed away much too soon on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at his home in Tennessee. On June 4, 1943, in Titonka, IA, the Universe gifted Jim, the second of two sons, to Howard and Verna June (Dimond) Sparks. He grew up farming. Jim graduated from...

Joan R. Green

Joan R. Green

May 22, 2020

Joan R. Green, age 81 of Jefferson City, TN, loving wife of John Alton Green for 61 years entered into rest on Friday, May 22, 2020. Joan retired after 37 years of service at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. Preceded in death by...

Virginia Grace Smith

Virginia Grace Smith

May 20, 2020

Virginia Grace Smith, age 89 of White Pine, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. She was a member of Leadvale Missionary Baptist Church and retired from General Electric in Cleveland, Ohio. Preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Smith; parents, John and Lilly Mae Fritts, two sisters and four brothers. She was loved by...

Betty Lee Ledford

Betty Lee Ledford

May 20, 2020

Betty Lee Ledford, age 90 of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Jefferson Park Dandridge Nursing Home. Preceded in death by sister, Naomi Moore, Eula Phipps, and brother, Harry Phipps Jr. She was a member of Young’s Memorial AME Zion Church in New Market, TN, where she served in various positions at the church. She...

Jacob David McClure

Jacob David McClure

May 20, 2020

Jacob David McClure, age 84, of Rutledge, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of the late Jacob David McClure, Sr. and Helen McClure. He spent 12 years in the U. S. Navy and was stationed on the 1st Nuclear Submarine, “The USS Nautilus”....

Joanne Hux Howard

Joanne Hux Howard

May 19, 2020

Joanne Hux Howard, age 85 of Knoxville, TN passed away at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was a retired Loan Service Officer with Home Federal Bank. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wesley...

Barbara Murph

Barbara Murph

May 17, 2020

Barbara Murph, age 85 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was a member of First Baptist Church Jefferson City where she served as Sunday School Teacher for many years, she was an avid rose and flower grower. She loved planting and growing a wide variety of plants. Preceded in...

Barbara Bartow

Barbara Bartow

May 16, 2020

Barbara Bartow, age 94 of White Pine. passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. She was born September 16, 1925 in Paterson, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Margaret Hulett Bartow, her father was employed by Bancroft Mills and her mother was a gifted organist. Barbara was baptized at Hanover Presbyterian Church and grew...

Patricia Ann Kelley

Patricia Ann Kelley

May 13, 2020

Patricia Ann Kelley, age 80 of Dandridge formerly of Kentucky, passed away on May 13, 2020 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, William G. and Mollie Clemons Taulbee and two children, two grandsons, a great granddaughter, two brothers, a...

Ella Leona Varnell

Ella Leona Varnell

May 13, 2020

Ella Leona Varnell, 93 of New Market, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 13, 2020 after a brief illness. She was a member of Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist Church and a caregiver for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Daisy Carter Varnell; brothers, Clarence and Ralph Varnell, sisters, Sarah Kate Northern,...

John  R. Niceley

John R. Niceley

May 12, 2020

JOHN R. NICELEY, age 33, of New Market, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Preceded in death by grandparents, James and Beverly Jones, James Niceley. He had a love for fishing and riding his Harley. He is survived by his mother, Linda Niceley; father, Hugh Niceley; sister, Chrystal Marnoch (Justin); brother, Aaron Niceley; grandmother, Charlotte Niceley; nieces, Kyra and...

Nancy Louise "Jimmie" Talley

Nancy Louise "Jimmie" Talley

May 10, 2020

Nancy L. "Jimmie" Talley (Jenkins) passed peacefully with her family by her side on May 10, 2020 at Jefferson Park in Dandridge. She is predeceased in death by her parents, J.T. Jenkins and Gaye Jenkins of Greene County, Tennessee, infant sister; Geraldine Jenkins of Greene County, Tennessee and her husband of fifty-six (56) years, Paul F. Talley “Polecat”, of Dandridge,...

Patsy Moyers

Patsy Moyers

May 8, 2020

Patricia “Patsy” June Moyers, age 82 of White Pine, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. Patsy was a loving and caring Mother, Aunt, and friend she will be missed. She was a former employee of the Food Stamp Office in Dandridge, a 30-year employee of First Baptist Church, White Pine and a 20 plus year employee of Farrar Funeral...

Robert R. Herndon

Robert R. Herndon

May 6, 2020

Robert (Bob) Herndon, age 88, of White Pine went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2020 at Jefferson Park of Dandridge. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lois (Lindsey) Herndon of Newport; brothers, John L Herndon and James Herndon and sisters, Jean Herndon Clevenger and Patricia Herndon. Bob is survived by his son, Reggie...

Pauline  Seal

Pauline Seal

May 4, 2020

Pauline Lilly Seal, age 77, of Dandridge passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. She is preceeded in death by her parents, John and Vergie Johnson; brother, Jimmy Johnson and daughter, Vicki Seal. Pauline is survived by her husband, Raymond K. Seal; sons, Daniel Seal and Roger (Meg) Seal; brothers, sisters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held...

Mary E. Morin

Mary E. Morin

May 2, 2020

MARY E. MORIN, age 87, of Morristown, TN and formerly of Jefferson City, TN, passed away on May 2, 2020 at Life Care Center of Morristown. Mary is the last survivor of three children of James and Mary Ann Moore and is survived by five nephews and nieces dispersed throughout New England. Mary was educated at the Worcester, MA grade...

Sgt. Major U. S. Army Ret. Billy M. "Bill" Morie

Sgt. Major U. S. Army Ret. Billy M. "Bill" Morie

May 1, 2020

Sgt. Major U. S. Army Ret. Billy M. “Bill” Morie passed away Friday, May 01, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was of the Methodist faith. Bill was born in Dandridge, TN on May 1, 1934 and had turned 86 shortly before his passing. He joined the United States Army at the young age of 17 where he spent...

Jackie  Charles "J.C." Morrisett

Jackie Charles "J.C." Morrisett

May 1, 2020

Jackie Charles “J.C.” Morrisett, age 78 of Talbott, TN went home to be with the Lord May 1, 2020 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. He attended the Church of God and he loved the Lord with all his heart, he loved talking to people and he loved hunting. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lillie Mae and...

Helen Huff

Helen Huff

Apr 30, 2020

Helen W. Huff, age 73 of Dandridge, was born September 25, 1946 and passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was a faithful follower of the Lord and was a devoted wife, mom, and mamaw. Helen retired from the Jefferson County School System with 25 years of service. She is preceded in death...

Clarence C. VanNatter Jr.

Clarence C. VanNatter Jr.

Apr 30, 2020

Clarence VanNetter Jr., age 62 of Kodak, formerly from Baisden WV, departed his life on April 28, 2020. He was a man of God, a member of the Masons and Kyros. He loved coaching youth sports and was a Mountaineer and Redskins fan. He loved all sports and especially NASCAR. Clarence never met a stranger. Those who knew him loved...