OBITUARIES

Jul 20, 2025

Thomas R. “Tommy” Wright, age 79 of Jefferson City, TN, went home to be with The Lord on July 20, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 10, 1945. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Korea. He retired from Nyrstar after 30 plus years. He was a faithful member of Jefferson City...

Jul 19, 2025

Judy Ann Knight, age 69 of Strawberry Plains, passed away on the morning of Saturday, July 19, 2025. Her family takes comfort in the assurance that she is now in Heaven with her Savior, her mother, and her angel granddaughter, Chloe.

She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother & grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She retired from a...

Jul 18, 2025

Carol Jean Lawson, 75, of Jefferson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 23, 1949, in Morristown, Tennessee, Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.

Carol retired after many years of dedicated service to the Jefferson County...

Jul 17, 2025

Jane Bolling Coldwell, age 85 of White Pine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Jefferson Park of White Pine. She was a member of Deliverance Temple Pentecostal Church. Jane was retired from American Enka. She was a kind and caring lady and always willing to feed visitors at her home. She is preceded in death by her...

Jul 17, 2025

Roxie Helen Morgan, age 86 of Dandridge, passed away at her home on the evening of Thursday, July 17, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William & Erma Christopher; brothers, James, Junior, & Earl; her husband, J.T. Morgan; and a son, Larry Dean Morgan.

She is survived by her children, Judy Williamson and Gary, Billy, & James (Lisa) Morgan;...

Jul 13, 2025

WAYNE WATKINS, age 89, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at home on July 13, 2025. He was a member of Alpha Baptist Church. He was employed by Rugel Church Furniture for 62 years, a former trustee of Mt Pleasant Cemetery and a member of the Jefferson County Livestock Association. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Arlene...

Jul 13, 2025

Jul 12, 2025

Todd Scheley Cotner, age 66 of White Pine, TN left this earth on Saturday July 12, 2025. Born and raised in New Market, TN, he was a hardworking man that loved his craft of brick masonry, spending time with his family, and being on the lake. He was proceeded in death by his father Wilson Cotner and is survived by...

Jul 6, 2025

Brenda Kay McGhee, age 65 of Dandridge, passed away at her home on the morning of Sunday, July 6, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldridge & Gussie Ward; and her husband, Clyde McGhee. She is survived by her son James (Lareda) McGhee.

Per her wishes, Brenda will be cremated with a memorial gathering to be held at a...

Jul 5, 2025

Charles Ray Lane may have led a modest life but his impact on the lives around him was anything but simple. He was born in Sevierville, TN, April 7, 1948, but resided in White Pine most his life. He was a wealth of knowledge and a savant with anything mechanical. It was said that if Charlie could not fix it,...

Jul 5, 2025

Ray Robert Riffle, age 85 of Dandridge, passed away at home on July 5, 2025 after a battle with cancer. He loved the Lord; and enjoyed singing gospel music. Ray was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served two tours. He was also a mason, a shriner, and a licensed private pilot. He will be remembered as...

Jul 3, 2025

MARK HARRIS FINLEY, age 57, of Rutledge, TN passed away on July 3, 2025. Mark always loved working on and driving trucks and hot rods. Preceded in death by father, Damon Finley, grandparents, Harrison and Wilma Finley, Albert and Lorene Whittaker; step-sister, Robin Shaw; step-father, Bob Shaw. He is survived by his mother, Judia Shaw; brothers, Keith Finley and Brad...

Jul 2, 2025

James Kenneth "Kenny" Henderson, age 76 of Dandridge, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Kenny was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War era. A plumber and contractor by trade, he will be most remembered for his character. Those who knew him best described him as caring, kind, generous, funny, and maybe a bit...

Jul 1, 2025

Jackie Carl Dyer, 86, passed away on July 1, 2025, in Ringgold, Georgia.

Born on November 10, 1938, Jackie was a graduate of Carter High School in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He dedicated 32 years of service to the Rohm and Haas Company, where he built a long and steady career.

A devoted member of both Oakland Baptist Church and First Baptist of...

Jul 1, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Lou Griffin of Grandview, MO passed away on July 1, 2025. She was born and raised in Missouri, moved to Tennessee for 36 years before returning to Missouri. She was the life of the party and everyone called her mom or Nanna.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Steve Griffin, father, James Willis, mother, Nancy Willis, brothers,...

Jul 1, 2025

Carl Dale Hawkins, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025. He was born November 16, 1929 in Enterprise, WV, the son of the late William H and Eunice Johnson Hawkins. He was the husband of the late Lorraine Marie Brown Hawkins, in addition to his parents and his wife he is preceded in death by two...

Jun 30, 2025

Bobbie Cline Williams, age 90, of New Market, TN passed away on June 30, 2025. She was a member of the Wootens Chapel United Methodist Church. Bobbie is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie L. Williams; parents, Eugene and Artie Cline; and sister, Betty Ann Cline Bales. She is survived by her children, Gail (Richard) Williams, of White Pine,...

Jun 26, 2025

Dorothy W. Manning, age 87 of Dandridge, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 26, 2025.

She grew up in church and loved to sing. She also loved gardening and flowers; and will be remembered for her vibrant personality.

She was one of four children born to James Garfield Patterson and Daisy M. Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jun 24, 2025

Raymond K. Seal, age 86 of Dandridge, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

He retired from the Town of Dandridge Water Department, where he served many years as the Plant Operator. He loved gardening and woodworking in his spare time.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Seal; parents, Oscar Raymond & Nettie Faye Seal;...

Jun 23, 2025

Claude R Musick, age 89 of White Pine, passed away on June 23, 2025 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center. He was retired from American Enka and JTETK, he was the former mayor of White Pine and a former Shriner. He is preceded in death by his son, Eric. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol...