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Ernest Ray Warfe

Ernest Ray Warfe

Dec 30, 2024

Ernest “Ernie” R Warfe, age 62 of Danville, Georgia, formerly of Morristown, passed away at UT Medical Center on Monday, December 30, 2024. Ernie loved the Vols, boating, fishing and racing. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Warfe and nephew, Landon Boggs. Ernie is survived by his daughter, Tosha (TJ) Burdine, mother, Brenda (Coy) Boggs, sisters, Denise...

Jerry Powell

Jerry Powell

Dec 26, 2024

Jerry Dale Powell, age 62, of White Pine, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System after a short battle with Amyloidosis. Jerry was a Deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff Department and an Army veteran before going into law enforcement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Gladys (Beane) Powell, as...

Alan Paul Palmieri

Alan Paul Palmieri

Jan 6, 2025

Farrar Funeral Home Jefferson City

Alan Palmieri passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was a long serving political/business leader in Jefferson City. He served as mayor of Jefferson City for five terms. A City Council member for one partial term vacating his position to run for, elected and served as mayor of Jefferson County for three terms. As a...

Donald M. Gillespie

Donald M. Gillespie

Jan 5, 2025

Donald M. Gillespie, Jr., age 74 of Sevierville, TN, formerly of Coeburn, VA, passed away on January 5, 2025. A 1972 graduate of Carson-Newman College, he retired from Carter Machinery in Abingdon, VA, and later worked as a rural mail carrier. Don was an active member of the Sevier County Republican Party and attended several presidential inaugurations, including that of...

Barbara Jean Gray

Barbara Jean Gray

Jan 4, 2025

 BARBARA JEAN GRAY, age 85 of Kodak, TN passed away Saturday morning, January 4, 2025, Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care, Rutledge, TN following an extended illness. Barbara was born on December 17th, 1939 to Hazel and Frank Gann in Sevierville, TN. Barbara graduated from Sevierville High School in 1957. Barbara was married to Marshall Gray for over 40 years and...

Edith C. Smith

Edith C. Smith

Jan 4, 2025

Edith C. Smith, age 88 of Dandridge, Tennessee (formerly of Lexington, Virginia) passed away peacefully on the morning of January 4, 2025 with her daughter at her side. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, a true friend, and a special lady.

Born December 18, 1936, Edith was among sixteen children born to William Downey Cash & Mary Ellen Slater...

Dorothy "Dot" Ellis Orr

Dorothy "Dot" Ellis Orr

Jan 4, 2025

Dorothy “Dot” Ellis Orr, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home on January 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. Lamar Orr; her son, William A. Orr; her parents, J.W. and Margaret Ellis; and her brother, Dr. John W. Ellis Jr.

She is survived by her son, John Ellis Orr and his wife, Vickie; her sister-in-law,...

Deborah Mantooth Baxter

Deborah Mantooth Baxter

Jan 4, 2025

DEBORAH “DEBBIE” MANTOOTH BAXTER, age 68 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday morning, January 4, 2025. She was a graduate of Maury High School, Class of 1974 and then worked for many years for Epco and Le Sportsac and finally retired from Overman Industry. She was a Christian who loved the lord and was loving wife, mother and grandmother and...

Laverne Brady

Laverne Brady

Dec 31, 2024

Barbara Laverne Ward Brady went to her heavenly home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed plays, ballet recitals, and games when her grandchildren performed.

Ms. Brady was preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Maddox, and her father, William Ward. Orphaned at age two, she and her older brothers Eugene...

Ronald Eugene Ware

Ronald Eugene Ware

Dec 31, 2024

Ronald Eugene Ware, age 76, of Jefferson City went to be with the Lord due to a short illness. He was a super fan of UT football and loved to spend his time playing golf. He served in the Air Force for four years. Ronald is preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Ware; parents, J.T. and Mary Pauline Ware;...

Ron Wilson

Ron Wilson

Dec 28, 2024

Ronald Chambers Wilson, age 61, went to be with the Lord December 28, 2024. He loved woodcraft and being in nature. He served his country for 4 years in the Air Force and retired from the Jefferson County and Jefferson City Police force after 25 years of service. He is proceeded in death by mother, Charlotte Fawver. He is survived...

Patsy Yount Reid

Patsy Yount Reid

Dec 27, 2024

Patsy Yount Reid, age 80, of Morristown passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 13, 1944, and graduated in 1962 from Granite Falls High School in North Carolina. She enjoyed crafting, cooking, ceramics, church, and her loving family. She was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church. Patsy is proceeded in...

Janice A. Housley

Janice A. Housley

Dec 25, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

JANICE A. HOUSLEY, age 82, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on December 25, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ronnie Housley; parents, B. P. and Alma Sizemore Still; five brothers and one sister....

Mary Jane McGhee

Mary Jane McGhee

Dec 25, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

Mary Jane Russell McGhee, a lifelong resident of East Tennessee, peacefully entered her eternal home with the Lord on Christmas morning at the age of 81. Her life was a beautiful testament to love, faith, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys found in nature, friendship, and family. Mary Jane was known for her love...

Luke Greene

Luke Greene

Dec 25, 2024

Elmo "Luke" Greene, age 83, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family early December 25, 2024. Luke was the founder of E. Luke Greene Company, Inc. established in 1962. He was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove “Piney” Baptist Church. Luke was so much to so many but most importantly, he was...

Clyde Ernest Berry Jr.

Clyde Ernest Berry Jr.

Dec 22, 2024

On December 22, 2024 at the age of 74 Clyde Ernest Berry Jr's earthly life came to an end. Ernest was an upstanding citizen of New Market, TN. Ernest worked tirelessly as a trucker for over 50 years to provide for his family. Ernest, known by some as "fats," was preceded in death by his mother and father, Clyde and...

John Lee Proffitt

John Lee Proffitt

Dec 20, 2024

John Lee Proffitt, age 92 of Dandridge, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of Friday, December 20, 2024.

John was a skilled woodworker. His professional career began and ended with Rugel Church Furnishings, with several years of construction in between. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing. John was also a member of Swann’s Chapel Baptist Church,...

Carla Jean Whitehead

Carla Jean Whitehead

Dec 18, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

CARLA JEAN WHITEHEAD, age 60, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on December 18, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was saved at an early age at Piney Baptist Church in Strawberry Plains, TN and was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mildred Haney. She is survived...

Lena Jeanette Marshall Britt

Lena Jeanette Marshall Britt

Dec 18, 2024

Lena Jeanette Marshall Britt, age 69 of Dandridge, passed away at her home on the morning of Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Lena loved the Lord; and saw His handiwork in the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee, where she vacationed often before relocating here from North Carolina over a decade ago. Lena also loved her family with all her heart, especially her...

Janice Sue Alder Spires

Janice Sue Alder Spires

Dec 18, 2024

 Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City, TN

JANICE SUE SPIRES, age 76, of New Market, TN passed away December 18, 2024 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her mother, Mattie A. Stooksbury; sisters, Sharon and Cynthia. She is survived by her sons, Terry Campbell and Cesar D. Juarez; siblings, Brenda Wolfenbarger, Debbie (Stephen) Hartley, Sheila (Billy) Sturgill, and Mike Stooksbury;...

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