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Joseph "Ben" Deering

Joseph "Ben" Deering

Mar 17, 2020

Joseph “Ben” Deering, age 95 of White Pine passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. He attended Beth-Car United Methodist Church. Ben was a Navy Veteran and served during World War II, he was retired from BASF and was a member of the White Pine Bib Boys and White Pine Lions Club. Ben is preceded in death by his parents,...

Darrell Linn Lane

Darrell Linn Lane

Mar 17, 2020

First Sgt. (Ret.) DARRELL LINN LANE, age 47, of Dandridge, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Darrell was born in Morristown, TN and a native of Swannsylvania, TN. He was the son of Jerry Lane and Meta Holder. Darrell retired from the United States Army as a First Sgt. of the 116th Military Police Company. He served in...

Bobby Dale Potter

Bobby Dale Potter

Mar 17, 2020

Bobby Dale Potter, age 58 of White Pine, passed away at her home on March 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Fannie Mae Potter. She is survived by long time companion, Mark Hill, son, Joey Potter (Annette Smith) grandchildren, Zachary Potter, Carmen Potter and Cheyanne Smith, brother, Danny “Frog” Potter and several other family members. There...

Edna Acuff

Edna Acuff

Mar 17, 2020

EDNA ACUFF, of the Strawberry Plains, TN community went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the age of 94. Edna was a loving wife who was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Acuff. Edna graduated from Carson Newman College, where she received her teaching degree. Edna taught third grade at Rush Strong...

Carolyn  Gray Etherton

Carolyn Gray Etherton

Mar 16, 2020

Carolyn Gray Etherton, age 73 of Chestnut Hill, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020. She is a member of Bogart’s Chapel United Methodist Church, she retired from the Jefferson Co. Board of Education where she was a secretary at Dandridge Elementary, she was a member of the Jefferson Co. Election Commission and the Jefferson Co. Farm Bureau Women’s Committee....

Arnulfo Librado

Arnulfo Librado

Mar 16, 2020

Arnulfo Librado, 61, of White Pine, joined the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2020. He was a loving father, grandfather, and uncle. He is preceded in death by his son, Arnie Librado, daughter, Nikki Librado, and brother, Pedro Librado. He is survived by his grandchildren, James Isaiah Browning, Emilio Librado, and Ethan Daniel Librado; brothers and sisters, Pablo Librado, Tomas...

Kathleen Hodge

Kathleen Hodge

Mar 16, 2020

KATHLEEN HODGE, age 63, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 16, 2020. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Kathleen had an outgoing personality, always smiling, and never met a stranger. She was a member of Martha Davis Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Carter and Juanita Hodge; sister, Darlene...

Daniel Upchurch

Daniel Upchurch

Mar 15, 2020

DANIEL UPCHURCH, age 46, of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a talented musician who had a hunger for life. He was loved by everyone and never met a stranger. He is survived by his children, Tory and Quin Upchurch; mother, Mary Upchurch; father, George Upchurch; brothers, Phil, Tim and...

Alvin Clarence Wampler

Alvin Clarence Wampler

Mar 15, 2020

ALVIN CLARENCE WAMPLER, age 73, of Kodak, TN passed away on March 15, 2020. He was an avid drag racer. Preceded by parents, Roy Harold Wampler and Rosalee Blanton Wampler; sister, Alice Henrietta Collins. He is survived by his beloved other half, Tammy Elaine Cochran; children, Danny Lynn Wampler and wife Jennifer, Keith Allen Wampler and wife Michelle, Melissa Danielle...

Edmund G. Garbee

Edmund G. Garbee

Mar 12, 2020

On Thursday, March 12, 2020, Edmund G. Garbee Jr., devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 88. He was born on April 28, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pa. to Edmund and Lillian Garbee. He grew up in Baltimore, MD and spent summers working at an ice cream shop on the Boardwalk in Wildwood Crest, NJ. He graduated...

Stan W. Shell

Stan W. Shell

Mar 12, 2020

Stan Shell, age 80 of Dandridge passed away March 12, 2020. He was a member of Sevierville First United Methodist Church and was retired from General Motors and Shell Corporation. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harley Rex and Flora Ester Thornton Shell; a brother, Walt Shell and sisters; Mary Shadoin, Freida Wright and Jean Reese. Stan is...

Edward T. Freels

Edward T. Freels

Mar 12, 2020

Dr. Edward T. Freels, Jr., age 84, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away March 12, 2020 after a prolonged illness. A long-term resident of Jefferson City, and a retired professor at Carson-Newman University, Dr. Freels was a member of Oak Ridge United Methodist Church and former long-term member of First United Church in Jefferson City. He is preceded in death...

Betty "Nana" Kear

Betty "Nana" Kear

Mar 11, 2020

BETTY “NANA” KEAR, age 91, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Isaac and Laura Shelby; sisters, Mildred Dalton (Frank), Vivian Johnson (Bob); brother, Ray Shelby. She was a member of Buffalo Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Ray Kear; daughters, Pat...

Janet  Evelyn Rickard

Janet Evelyn Rickard

Mar 9, 2020

Janet Evelyn Rickard, age 77 of Harriman formerly of Dandridge passed away March 9, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Pauline Watrous Thompson; husband, Walter Rickard; and son, Shawn Rickard. A graveside service will be Friday, March 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Hillcrest Cemetery. Farrar Funeral Home in Dandridge, 865-397-2711 www.farrarfuneralhome.com

Tiffany Ann Trull

Tiffany Ann Trull

Mar 9, 2020

Tiffany Ann Trull, age 48 of Dandridge passed away March 9, 2020. Tiffany is still with all who loved her. She is all the loving kisses that are given to their little ones. She is the kindness and humility they carry with them as parents. As a mother she gave her children all she had. She was fierce and called...

Reatha Helen Johnson

Reatha Helen Johnson

Mar 9, 2020

REATHA HELEN JOHNSON was born May 23, 1923 and passed away peacefully on March 9, 2020. She was one of six children born to Will and Mattie Langston in Jefferson City, TN. She was a member of Martha Davis Baptist Church where she worshiped until her health declined. She enjoyed fellowship with family and friends very much. On a warm...

Robert Lee Taylor

Robert Lee Taylor

Mar 8, 2020

Robert Lee Taylor, age 61 of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Diversacare of Claiborne Nursing Home in New Tazewell. Preceded in death by parents, Bobby and Elizabeth (Swafford) Taylor; brother, Larry Taylor. Survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Special thanks to Diversacare for taking such good care of Robert for 8 years, he made many...

Delwin Carlyle Kemp

Delwin Carlyle Kemp

Mar 8, 2020

Delwin Carlyle Kemp, Sr., age 72, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a short illness on March 8, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Sadie Kemp; three brothers; three sisters; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Royce and Frances Dennis; two brothers-in-law. He is survived by his loving wife of 52...

Linda Kelley Noe

Linda Kelley Noe

Mar 8, 2020

Linda Kelley Noe, age 80 of White Pine, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Linda was a member of First United Methodist Church in White Pine, she was retired from the United States Postal Service. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Maude Kelley, brothers, Charles and Jack Kelley. She is survived by...

George "Clint" Morgan

George "Clint" Morgan

Mar 7, 2020

George “Clint” Morgan, age 42 of Rutledge, passed away suddenly Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his father, Sidney Morgan and his sister, Donna Priest. He is survived by his loving mother, Dorothy Morgan, loving sister, Tammie and June (Kenny), brother, Hugh Charles Morgan, special nieces, Leanna (Brandon) and Lora, and many other...