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Martin Amaya

Martin Amaya

Dec 27, 2019

Martin Amaya, Sr., age 56 of New Market, TN passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home. He is preceded in death by his father, Bernadeno Amaya, and brother, Ernesto Amaya. He was the Owner/Operator of El Sazon Restaurant. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Pule Sandoval, children, Martin Amaya, Jr., Mariella Amaya, Ana Amaya, Jane Amaya, grandchildren,...

James Andrew Dillard

James Andrew Dillard

Dec 26, 2019

JAMES ANDREW DILLARD, age 86, of Strawberry Plains, TN went to heaven to join his wife, Iris, and other loved ones on December 26, 2019. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains, and did extensive study of the Bible. He will be remembered by many who met him through Wade’s Bakery in Knoxville, and...

Brenda Royston Anderson

Brenda Royston Anderson

Dec 26, 2019

Brenda Royston Anderson, age 68 of White Pine, passed away suddenly December 26, 2019 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Anderson and son, William Beeler. Survivors include a son, Terry L. Collins (Latonya); grandchildren, Cole, Dominicthan, Jesse James, William Beeler, Jr., and Desitin Beeler; sisters, Christine Witt, Mildred Gann; nieces, Amanda Chandler, Teresa Johnson;...

Joyce  M.  Jones

Joyce M. Jones

Dec 26, 2019

JOYCE ETHERIDGE JONES, age 92 of Dandridge, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 26, 2019. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, raised her children in Clark, NJ and then moved to Dandridge, TN. She was a member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church and an active member of the Dandridge Senior Citizens. In her earlier...

Geraldine "Gerri" Dougherty

Geraldine "Gerri" Dougherty

Dec 23, 2019

Geraldine “Gerri” Dougherty, age 79 of Newport, passed away December 23, 2019 at Newport Convalescent Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Farse and Mary Headrick, first husband and father to her children, Ed Hall and second husband, Dan Dougherty. Survivors include children, Marty (Kathy) Hall, Lisa (Michael) Alexander, Danielle Schoene, Dale Schoene, Kelly Dougherty, Danny (Tiffany) Dougherty...

Elizabeth Ann Lyman

Elizabeth Ann Lyman

Dec 19, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Lyman (nee Bantle) age 51, went to be with her loved ones in heaven on December 19, 2019. Beloved wife of Dennis Lyman. Caring mother of Travis (Lauren) Musall, Amy (David) Frazier, Jacob Lyman and Makayla Lyman. Dear sister of Kathy (Roger Sr.) Morgan. Grandmother by love to Kyrah and Danielle Killion, Jollee Decker and Gennex Haun… Special...

James Alan Gray

James Alan Gray

Dec 19, 2019

James Alan Gray, age 70 of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at UT Hospital in Knoxville. He proudly served 20 years and 3 months in the Air Force. Jim served as Deacon at Central Heights Baptist Church, Dandridge, TN. He loved the Lord with all his heart and made sure to spread the word of God to...

Violet L Franklin

Violet L Franklin

Dec 18, 2019

Violet Leo Franklin, age 94 of White Pine, passed away December 18, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System. She was a life-long resident of White Pine. After completing Morristown College and Tennessee State University in Nashville with a Vocational Home Economics Degree she taught two years in the state of Mississippi and thirty-six years in the Cocke County school system,...

Jerry W. Mingie

Jerry W. Mingie

Dec 17, 2019

Jerry W. Mingie, age 74 of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away on December 17, 2019 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Mingie, parents, Floyd and Mae Mingie, and brother, Bill Mingie. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his son, Paul (Candy) Mingie, step children, Margaret...

Richard Rundles

Richard Rundles

Dec 16, 2019

Richard Rundles, pitching coach for the University of West Alabama, passed away Monday from natural causes. The son of UWA head coach Gary Rundles and Joan Rundles, Richard, 38, was set to begin his third season as pitching coach for the Tigers. He is also survived by children, Richard Ryker Rundles and Olivia Joy Rundles; sisters Megan (Tim), and Alley...

James Edward  Enoch

James Edward Enoch

Dec 16, 2019

James Edward Enoch, Sr., known to his family and friends as Jim, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2019 at the age of 79. Jim was married to his high school sweetheart, Janice Ann (Young) Enoch for 60 years. In addition to Jan, Jim leaves behind his two children and their families: son James Edward Enoch, Jr....

Charles  "Curt" Mason

Charles "Curt" Mason

Dec 16, 2019

Charles Curtis “Curt” Mason, age 82 of Dandridge passed away early Monday morning December 16, 2019. He was a member of Lawson’s Chapel United Methodist Church, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Enka Corp./Lenzing Fibers after 33 years. He was the son of the late Houk and Samantha (Strange) Mason. He is preceded in death by...

Verna Davis

Verna Davis

Dec 15, 2019

VERNA MANNIS DAVIS, age 77 of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019. She was the daughter of the late William (Bill) and Pauline (Banks) Mannis and was preceded in death by her grandparents, Arthur and Gladys Presley Mannis and Joe and Callie Banks. She is survived by her adopted sister, Susan Mannis; stepdaughter, Debbie Davis Conner; step grandson,...

George B. Hill

George B. Hill

Dec 14, 2019

George B. “G.B.” Hill, age 78 of Chestnut Hill, TN passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. He was an active member of the Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, a 1960 graduate of Maury High School, veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was retired from the Ball Corp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula Schreiber Hill; parents,...

Anne Harrison Taylor

Anne Harrison Taylor

Dec 14, 2019

Anne Harrison Taylor, 76, was born January 14, 1943, and passed away December 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Joseph Franklin Taylor, and her parents, Deane Bell and John Brown Harrison of White Pine. A lifelong East Tennessean, Mrs.Taylor graduated from White Pine High School and the University of Tennessee where she was...

Sharon  Suggs Moore

Sharon Suggs Moore

Dec 13, 2019

SHARON RAE SUGGS MOORE, age 51 of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday, December 13, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret (Reece) Jenkins, father, Ray Suggs and stepfather, Tom Jenkins. Sharon is survived by her sons, Joseph and Jacob Moore; granddaughters, Pressley Foust and Bayleigh Moore; sister, Denyse Evans (James) England; brothers, Randy (Monisa) Evans and Jason...

Patton James Geren

Patton James Geren

Dec 12, 2019

PATTON JAMES GEREN, age 64, of Jefferson City, TN, formerly of LaPorte, IN, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at his residence. Preceded in death by parents, Arlen and Caroline Geren; sister, Carolyn Saffell. He is survived by his sons, Jaison Geren of Indiana and Toby Geren of Clinton, TN; daughter, Angela Geren of Knoxville; eleven grandchildren; brothers, Frank Geren...

Larry A. Taylor

Larry A. Taylor

Dec 11, 2019

LARRY A. TAYLOR, age 56, of New Market, TN passed away, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Life Care Center of Morristown. Preceded in death by parents, Bobby and Elizabeth Taylor, and grandparents. He was a long time employee of Home Depot, and a wonderful man that loved his family and God. Survived by brother, Robert Taylor; several aunts, uncles, cousins...

Verlin "Buck" Carpenter

Verlin "Buck" Carpenter

Dec 9, 2019

Verlin “Buck” Carpenter, 64, of White Pine, owner of Buck’s Heating and Air, went to be with Lord on Monday, December 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife Angela K. Wilson Carpenter; parents Reford and Evelyn Carpenter; brothers Sonny Carpenter, Ray Carpenter, and Ernie Carpenter. He is survived by two daughters, Jessica Carpenter Johnson and Cherity (Chris)...

Karen  Wright

Karen Wright

Dec 8, 2019

Karen Wright 54, passed away December 8 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. For the past 7 years, Karen had been a formidable warrior fighting cancer. She faced and fought cancer with a bravery that we never dreamed she had since she was such a crybaby over a paper cut. In the end we still don't think the cancer...