OBITUARIES

Jul 12, 2018

KATHY L. BOWMAN, age 58, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on July 12, 2018 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. She was preceded in death by father, Billy J. Bowman. Survived by son, Derek Bowman (Megan); grandson, Zak Bowman; mother, Penny Long; sister, Sandy Purkey; and several other relatives. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date....

Jul 12, 2018

ROY “RED” H. CATE, age 88, of White Pine, TN went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2018 at his home. He loved spending time with his family, farming, and was retired from American Enka/BASF after 43 years. Preceded in death by mother, Reba Northern; father, Jack Cate; daughter, Barbara Jean Cate; brothers, Lon Franklin and Robert...

Jul 11, 2018

GERALD R. COX, age 76, of Jefferson City, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He retired from New Jersey Mines and Asarco Mines. Preceded in death by his daughter, Judy; parents, Paul A. Cox and Jessie Gaylon Cox; brothers, W. A. Cox and Roscoe Cox; and sister, Goldie Herron. He is survived by...

Jul 11, 2018

Debra Lynn Naylor Cox, age 61 of White Pine, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Morristown. She was born in Memphis on October 25, 1956 and she is a survivor of Domestic Violence, assistant director of Abuse Survivors and Victims United Support Group via Facebook and helped may people in the community in this group. Debbie loved her...

Jul 10, 2018

ELEANOR MAGDA CANTRELL, age 87, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on July 10, 2018. Eleanor moved to Tennessee to be near her grown children in 2003 after the death of her husband. She lived in Florida for 22 years after retirement. Throughout her married life she lived in Brazil and Mexico City with Chrysler International. She belonged to Mossy...

Jul 8, 2018

Michael N. Eddington, age 48 of Newport passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Tennova North Medical Center in Powell. Visitation will be held onn Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 5-7:00pm in the chapel of Farrar Funeral Home in White Pine. A private Graveside Service will be held at a later date.

Jul 8, 2018

Jul 6, 2018

Jim C. Vann, age 77 of Dandridge passed away Friday, July 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; Bland and Gladys Vann, and brothers; Ed and Bob Vann. Jim is survived by his wife of 42 years; Linda Vann, daughters; Mary (Ray) Jones, Christeena Bryant, and Toni Adams, son; Bob (Jackie) Vann, grandchildren; Marshall (Lily) Jones, Sarah...

Jul 5, 2018

Eugene “Gene” Thompson Jr., age 78 of Kodak passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home. Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 5:00pm at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Bryan-Cate-Drinnen Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:00pm prior to services at Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home...

Jul 3, 2018

Mayford French, age 90, of Dandridge, formerly of Tater Farm Road, Crossville, went home to heaven to sing the choir of the redeemed on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. He was a deacon, member of the Deep Springs Quartet, and long-time member of Deep Springs Baptist Church where he served as choir director and Sunday School teacher. He was retired from...

Jul 2, 2018

SHERLEY ANN REDDING, age 78 of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday afternoon, July 2, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Anna (Cubih) Smalthz and was preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister. Her and her husband owned and operated a restaurant in Michigan before retiring to Orlando, Florida and finally to their relaxed piece...

Jun 30, 2018

MICHEAL W. “MIKE” WOLFENBARGER, age 64 of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly, Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home. He was born December 26, 1953 the son of the late Clyde and Doxie (O’Dell) Wolfenbarger. Mike owned and operated the Tractor Barn, was a member of the French Broad Baptist Church and had served on the Jefferson Co. Road Commission...

Jun 28, 2018

William A. Love age 74 of White Pine, passed away at his home peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2018. He is a Vietnam Army Veteran, retired from American Enka and a member of Nina Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Magdalene Hubbard Love, son David (Lora) Love, 3 grandchildren, brother, Clifford Love and several nieces,...

Jun 27, 2018

THERESA “CHRIS” MOORE, age 67, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, John Heiser and Grace Heiser; two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by son, Bo Shaffer (Heather); daughter, Lisa Yuhl (Shawn); four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; constant companion, “Bowser”; several nieces, nephews and cousins....

Jun 27, 2018

Elizabeth “Libby” Burzell, age 73 of White Pine has gone home on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. She is a member of Fair Haven Missionary Baptist Church and was retired from American Enka. She is preceded in death by her parents; Eck and Irene Sinard, sister Virginia Taylor and her husband Carl, brother, Charlie Sinard. She is survived by her husband...

Jun 24, 2018

JERRY RIMMER, age 66 of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday evening, June 24, 2018 following a long battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Fred and Jeanette (Dean) Rimmer and was preceded in death by both parents and his brother, Steve Rimmer. Jerry was a graduate of Maury High School and earned his master's degree in industrial...

Jun 23, 2018

JESSE ALLEN SHERROD, age 87 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday morning, June 23, 2018. He was the son of the late Don and Pearly (Smith) Sherrod and was preceded in death by his son, Jacky Sherrod and granddaughter, Abby Swann. Jesse was veteran of the U.S. Army and was a retired machinist for Dixie Cement Co. He is survived...

Jun 22, 2018

Robert Gene Deering, age 80 of White Pine, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on Friday, June 22, 2018. He was a member of Beth-Car United Methodist Church, Gene was a 32nd degree mason and a member of Leadvale Lodge #390 F&AM, He was retired from American Enka after 42 years of service and a 60 year member...

Jun 22, 2018

MARGARET “LOUISE” LAWSON, age 94 of Dandridge passed away Friday morning, June 22, 2018 at her home. She was preceded in death by husband, Joe J. Lawson and is survived by her son, Rex (Phyllis) Lawson; daughters, Shirley (Donald) Smith, Judy (David) Johnson and Betty (David) Pebbles; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The family extends a special thanks to the...

Jun 22, 2018

VALERIE M. SANDERS, age 60 of Kodak, TN passed away Friday evening, June 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frances C. and Gloria (Gray) Mondell, Sr.; brothers, Keith and Frances C. Mondell, Jr. Valerie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Tony Sanders; children, Chad (Melinda) Mondell, Brandon...