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Ann "Sherry" Goff

Ann "Sherry" Goff

Apr 25, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City, TN



ANN “SHERRY” GOFF, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2024. Sherry worked in healthcare for many years and later took care of many elderly people. She loved her family and all kids. She was indeed a “people” person. Preceded in death by her husband, Ted...

Carolyn Balch Hearn

Carolyn Balch Hearn

Apr 24, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City



Carolyn Balch Hearn passed away on April 24, 2024 at the Life Care Center in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Carolyn graduated in 1974 from the University of Tennessee, where she played clarinet in the Pride of the Southland Marching Band, including the first time the band played Rocky Top. She was an active member and Elder of...

Nancy Morris Paschall

Nancy Morris Paschall

Apr 23, 2024

Nancy Morris Paschall, a loving wife, dedicated mother, and caring nurse, peacefully passed away on April 23, 2024 after a brave fight against endometrial cancer.Nancy was born on March 24, 1959, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Jack and Dorothy (nee Kania) Morris. She attended Shoreland Elementary and Whitmer High School. After a family move, she graduated from Dyersburg High...

Ronald Joe Miller

Ronald Joe Miller

Apr 21, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

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Ronald Joe Miller, age 76, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord and his family Sunday, April 21, 2024 due to a brief illness. Ronald was born in Mason, West Virginia and grew up in Key West  where he sold newspapers and carried his bible door to door to spread the...

Mary Jean Riggs

Mary Jean Riggs

Apr 19, 2024

Mary Jean Tully Sloan Riggs of Dandridge TN passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2024. Jean was born in Peoria, Illinois November 19, 1946.  She attended the Academy of Our Lady High School and graduated from Bradley University where she majored in English, prepared to become a high school teacher, and was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority....

Joyce Thomas

Joyce Thomas

Apr 17, 2024

 

Joyce Barr Thomas, age 77, of Dandridge, TN passed away April 17th, 2024.  She was a graduate of Cumberland High School and went on to become a nurse.  Continuing her education, she received her Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2001.  After retirement, Joyce worked part-time at the Jefferson City Public Library.  She had a passion for...

Sarah Sue Blanchard

Sarah Sue Blanchard

Apr 16, 2024

Sarah Sue Blanchard passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Jefferson Park at Dandridge Nursing Home at the age of 90. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Deane Blanchard, brothers, Robert, Charles, and John Blanchard. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Woody, and several nieces and nephews whom she adored.

A graveside service will be...

James D. Eslinger

James D. Eslinger

Apr 13, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

James D. Eslinger, age 77, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. He is a retired U.S. Army veteran. James is preceded in death by his wife, Mary B. Eslinger; son, Christian Kenner; parents, Turney and Grace Eslinger; and sister, Mary Sue Purkey.

He is survived by his daughters, Erinlea Eslinger and Monica (Mike) Carey. 

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Annita Mae Moore

Annita Mae Moore

Apr 11, 2024

Annita Mae Moore, age 60 of White Pine, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 11, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is a former CNA at Jefferson City Health and Rehab, until her health wouldn't allow her to work.. Annita is preceded in death by her son, Corry Moore, parents, George and Lina Mattingly and sister,...

Daniel Thomas McArthur

Daniel Thomas McArthur

Apr 11, 2024

Daniel T. McArthur, age 79, from Dandridge passed away on April 11, 2024, peacefully at his home. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; 3 children; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Dan grew up in Ortonville, Michigan and retired from AT&T. He was best known for his great sense of humor and was an avid golf cart driver. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00...

John Andrew Macknowsky

John Andrew Macknowsky

Apr 8, 2024

John Andrew Macknowsky (born January 7, 1923) left those of us who loved him on the day of the eclipse, 8 April 2024, at age 101 after a full life. 

John — known in his youth by the nickname Whitey because of his blond hair—played professionally in both the National Basketball League (NBL) and National Basketball Association (NBA). Alongside his friend...

Staci Dawn Baker

Staci Dawn Baker

Apr 8, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City



It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Staci Baker, who departed this world on April 8, 2024. Born on October 2, 1972, she lived an adventurous life filled with joy, love and a sweet, sassy personality but touched the hearts of everyone she met. Staci is survived by her loving mother, Linda Bowers;...

Rennea Orrin (Williams) Lehr

Rennea Orrin (Williams) Lehr

Apr 6, 2024

Rennea Orrin "Williams" Lehr, Age 48, of Morristown passed away Saturday April 6th, 2024 peacefully in her sleep.  She is survived by her sister Kerri Mandes, of Arizona, niece, Sierra Brown, and nephew, Daniel Mendes both of Arizona, father and brothers of New Mexico, created family brother, Johnny McBee, of Jefferson City, sister, Dixie Halverson, of Knoxville, and sister, Tonya...

Fred Wayne Fain

Fred Wayne Fain

Apr 6, 2024

FRED W. FAIN, age 87 of Dandridge, TN, passed away Saturday evening, April 6, 2024, at Jefferson Park following a brief illness. He was born and raised in Dandridge, TN, the son of the late George W. and Cenia (Ownby) Fain. He was a graduate of Maury High School and was a long-time, self-employed electrician and enjoyed farming on the...

William "Bill" Mellon

William "Bill" Mellon

Apr 4, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

William “Bill” Mellon, age 83 of Talbott, TN and formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away at 4:20 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab following a brief illness. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam Conflict. Bill was member of the Tennessee State Guard. He was a retired...

Elbert Elen Steele

Elbert Elen Steele

Apr 2, 2024

Elbert Elen Steele, age 78, of Dandridge TN, formerly of Chattaroy WV, passed away Tuesday, April 2 ,2024 after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the people who loved him most in this world as he left this earthly home and entered the gates of heaven. Ed was born April 10, 1945 to Lucy and James Steele...

Virginia "Ginnie" Dorothy Sorensen

Virginia "Ginnie" Dorothy Sorensen

Apr 2, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson CityVirginia “Ginnie” Dorothy Sorensen, age 91 of Jefferson City, TN, formerly a native of Detroit, Michigan, joined her heavenly family on April 2, 2024.  She loved to spend her time reading, coloring, and crocheting.  She was a very active member and sang in the choir at her home church, Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Livonia, MI....

Wayne Chandler Countiss

Wayne Chandler Countiss

Apr 1, 2024

Wayne C. Countiss, age 92, of Dandridge, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born August 18, 1931 to the late Charles and Willie (Bowman) Countiss and was also proceeded in death by his wife Hazel Countiss; and brother, Bob Countiss. He was a faithful member of Dandridge First United Methodist Church...

James Ritchard Gibson

James Ritchard Gibson

Mar 31, 2024

 Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

JAMES RITCHARD GIBSON, born in Ottawa, IL on August 29, 2002 passed away due to a fatal auto accident. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Susan (Shaw) Gibson; great-grandmother and grandfather, Edwin and Emma (Craven) Gibson; great-grandmother and grandfather, Ray and Dorothy Shaw; great-grandfather, Jerry Deckard; great-grandmother, Rita Broadus. He is survived by his...

Thomas Lawson

Thomas Lawson

Mar 31, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

Thomas Lawson, age 87, of Talbott, TN, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2024.  He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.  He joined the Navy after high school and retired with 24 years of service.  After the Navy, he went on to retire from Helix Water Company in California.  In 1998...

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