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Dorothy Cate

Dorothy Cate

Feb 22, 2025

Dorothy Cate, age 79, of Norris, TN, formerly of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, February 22, 2025. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dandridge. She was a long-time beautician and co-owner of the Hair Villa of Dandridge where she served many faithful customers over the years. She will be remembered for being a kind and gentle person...

Earnest "Earnie" Neal Jarnigan

Earnest "Earnie" Neal Jarnigan

Feb 20, 2025

Earnest “Earnie” Neal Jarnigan, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Earnie was born at home in Dandridge Tennessee April 27, 1950. He was the youngest of four boys born to Fred Jarnigan and Zelma Corbett Jarnigan. He spent his childhood in the Chestnut Grove Community and attended Dandridge Elementary School and Maury High School. He learned carpentry skills from his father...

Mirvine Kyker Tipton

Mirvine Kyker Tipton

Feb 19, 2025

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

MIRVINE KYKER TIPTON, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on February 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She graduated from Oak Ridge High School, and attended Emory and Henry University and also Carson Newman College. Along with being an accomplished artist, she...

Richard Lindsey

Richard Lindsey

Feb 19, 2025

James Richard Lindsey, age 83, of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by parents, Horace Lindsey and Mary E. Lindsey, sister Nancy Asbury, father and mother-in-law Arville and Pearl Reneau, and brothers-in-law Vaughn Reneau, Herbert Reneau, and Robert Reneau. Richard grew up in Knoxville and attended Young High School....

Melissa McMurtery Gaut

Melissa McMurtery Gaut

Feb 18, 2025

Melissa McMurtery Gaut, age 60 of Dandridge, went to be with our Lord, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Gaut Sr.; parents, Blair and Pantha (Pat) McMurtery; brother, Daniel McMurtery; sister, Deborah Wise; and nephew, David Wise. Melissa is survived by her daughters, Laura (Robert) Hechler and Caryn (Jeremy) Armstrong; siblings, Martin (Marlene)...

Darlene (Belva Darlene) Hickman

Darlene (Belva Darlene) Hickman

Feb 18, 2025

(Belva) Darlene Hickman left this world on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, to meet her Savior and family she so loved and missed. 

Darlene was born to Alvin and Edith (Dalton) King on August 12, 1946, in Knoxville, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents; all four siblings: Bill, Sharon (Hixon), Saundra (Mellon), and Harold; and most recently her beloved...

Mary Fanny Vannatten

Mary Fanny Vannatten

Feb 18, 2025

Mary F. VanNatten (Burke), passed away on February 18, 2025, at the age of 78 in Knoxville T.N. She was born on July 24, 1946, in Schenectady, NY, to the late Robert and Alice Burke of Rotterdam, NY. Mary was raised in Rotterdam and attended the Schalmont School system, graduating in 1965. She spent 25 years working in retail before...

Sharon Ann Oerman

Sharon Ann Oerman

Feb 15, 2025

Sharon Ann “Hollar” Oerman, age 67, of Jefferson City, TN gained her Heavenly wings, February 15. 2025. She was a long-term devoted member of Mt. Vale Church. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Ruth Hollar and two children. She is survived by many friends and her loving church family. A 10:00 a.m. funeral service will be...

Janice Wilder

Janice Wilder

Feb 14, 2025

Farrar Funeral Home, White Pine

Janice Wilder, age 79, of White Pine, went peacefully to be with the Lord on February 14, 2025. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Stanley Wilder; mother, Julia Murphy; stepfather, Ed Murphy; sister, Cheryl Farthing and brother, Scott Wall. She is survived by her daughter, Amy (David) Richey; granddaughters, Abby (Bradley) West and Ally...

Jerry Jenkins

Jerry Jenkins

Feb 12, 2025

Jerry Jenkins, age 79 of White Pine, passed away at his home Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He is formerly of Del Rio and an Army veteran. He is survived by his children; Tammy Ramsey, Julie Jenkins, Robbie Ellison and Karen Weed; several grandchildren and other family members. No services are scheduled at this time but a Celebration Of Life will...

Martha Jane Nava

Martha Jane Nava

Feb 11, 2025

Martha Jane Nava, age 75 of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 following a brief illness.

Born May 27, 1949 in Chattanooga, she was the daughter of Howard Miller Green & Anna Mae Cummings Green. She was preceded in death by her parents; as well as her husband, Paul Nava. She is survived by her son, Stephan Nava (Candy Nava,...

Joyce Faye Sellars Russell

Joyce Faye Sellars Russell

Feb 11, 2025

Joyce Faye Sellars Russell, age 82, of White Pine, left this earth for her Heavenly home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 12:46 pm.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of White Pine.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hal & Dorothy Briggs Sellars, Father & Mother-in-law, Willard & Helen Russell, Sister, Martha Sellars Bailey, infant brother, James...

Randy Eugene Foland

Randy Eugene Foland

Feb 10, 2025

RANDY EUGENE FOLAND was born on December 18,1956, in Jefferson City, Tennessee, and passed away February 10, 2025, at the age of 68 in Dandridge, Tennessee. Randy was loved by many family members and friends. He was a kid at heart, and it showed with the special bond he developed with all the nieces and nephews in his family. This...

Richard B. Cram

Richard B. Cram

Feb 10, 2025

Richard “Red” Blaine Cram Jr., age 64, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord, February 10, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Cram; mother, Lorena LeRoy; and sisters, Audrey Maddox and Pamela Cram. Red is survived by his wife, Barbara Cram; sons, Richard Cram and Billy (Shannon) Taylor; grandchildren, Madison Cate, Makayla Cram,...

George Garland, Jr.

George Garland, Jr.

Feb 8, 2025

George Garland Jr, 82, of White Pine, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in the presence of his loving family. He was born in Erwin, TN on December 8, 1942 to George and Vivian (Lewis) Garland. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Deana Joy Garland; two children, Felicia Garland and George William (Danielle) Garland;...

James Ryan Stokes

James Ryan Stokes

Feb 6, 2025

We honor the life of James Ryan Stokes—a name fondly known to his friends as Ryan, but a legend to those who knew and loved him. Born on October 11, 1972, in the heart of Georgia, Ryan called Jefferson City, Tennessee his home when he peacefully left this world on February 6, 2025, at the honorable age of 52.

For those...

Carol Marie Lane

Carol Marie Lane

Feb 6, 2025

Carol Marie Lane, age 69 of Dandridge, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of February 6, 2025.

To know Carol was to know love. She had an unforgettable smile and personality; and an incredible sense of humor. For many years, Carol worked as a small business operator in her native Ohio, where she owned a restaurant and a...

Robert Randall Pritchard

Robert Randall Pritchard

Feb 5, 2025

Robert Randall "Bobby" Pritchard, 78, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Jefferson City, Tennessee following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born on November 12, 1946, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Bobby lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and an unwavering love for family and friends. A proud graduate of Fulton High School, Bobby's early years were filled with a...

Barbara Hall Horner

Barbara Hall Horner

Feb 2, 2025

Barbara Hall Horner, 77, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025. Born on June 1, 1947, in Chestnut Hill, Barbara dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for her husband of 49 years, Carroll, and their daughter Mary Carol.

Barbara’s greatest joy came from spending time with her family and fostering a loving and orderly home. God broke...

Lois Evelyn Morris

Lois Evelyn Morris

Feb 1, 2025

Lois Evelyn Morris, age 92, of Kodak, TN gained her Heavenly wings on February 1, 2025. She loved to spend her time with family and painting. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Ruby Mansfield; brothers, Don Mansfield, Tommy Mansfield, and Larry Mansfield; sister, Linda Burke; and daughter, Judy Mansfield. Lois is survived by her son, Phillip...

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