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Robert Lee Messer

Robert Lee Messer

Nov 16, 2023

 

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

ROBERT L. MESSER, age 88, went home after a lingering illness on November 16, 2023. Robert was saved about 15 years ago. He was very active in the community for years and was a member of the Rescue Squad. He worked on several jobs over the years, and owned and operated several grocery stores....

Mildred Kane Pemberton

Mildred Kane Pemberton

Nov 15, 2023

 

Mildred (Millie) Kane Pemberton, age 91, of Sevierville, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 of natural causes. She was visiting her daughter Julie Jones in Gainesville, Georgia at the time of her passing.

Millie was born on August 29, 1932 in Knoxville Tennessee, to parents Arthur Kane and Lena Walker Kane of Dandridge Tennessee. She graduated from...

Betty Ann Eldridge

Betty Ann Eldridge

Nov 14, 2023

 

Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge

Betty Ann Eldridge, age 86, of White Pine, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was a member of Swannssylvania Baptist Church. She enjoyed her church family and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty will be remembered for her joy of cooking and sharing with others.

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Douglas David Taylor

Douglas David Taylor

Nov 12, 2023

 

Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge

Douglas D. Taylor, age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023 at his home. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Born in Glen Alum, WV on June 1, 1943 to Dewey and Norma (France) Taylor. He worked in Ohio and Florida and served in the United States Army...

Geter Ray Randolph

Geter Ray Randolph

Nov 10, 2023

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

GETER RAY RANDOLPH, age 83, of Dandridge, TN passed away on November 10, 2023. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ray was a veteran of the U. S. Army, a member of Buffalo Grove Baptist Church, a former member of the Mossy Creek Car Club. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Jerry Paul Hinson

Jerry Paul Hinson

Nov 10, 2023

 

JERRY PAUL HINSON, age 80 of Dandridge, TN passed away, Friday, November 10, 2023 at his home following a short illness.  He was the son of the late Robert and Vera (Williamson) Hinson and was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl and Sonny Valentine and Steve Hinson; sisters, Grace Valentine Harrison, Betty Worley-Hinson, Linda Sue Kuhn and Lois...

Jewell Brooks Hux

Jewell Brooks Hux

Nov 9, 2023

 

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

JEWELL BROOKS HUX, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away November 9, 2023 at 91 years of age. She was a life-long member of First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains, where she served as organist for 70 years, church secretary, church treasurer, librarian, and senior adult director. Jewell retired from Thompson Cancer Survival Center in...

Anna Mae Cameron Cody McGill

Anna Mae Cameron Cody McGill

Nov 9, 2023

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City, TN

ANNA MAE CAMERON CODY MCGILL, age 88, of Jefferson City, TN went to her heavenly home on November 9, 2023 at her home. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She was also a loving wife and a wonderful friend to many. Preceded in death by her parents, War Edgar Cameron and Mary Lusty...

William Nelson Rick

William Nelson Rick

Nov 9, 2023

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City, TN

WILLIAM NELSON RICK, age 67, of Talbott, TN passed away on November 9, 2023. Preceded in death by his mother, Reva Dean McMahan Ward; father, Ralph Rick; first wife, Tina Crum Rick and their son, Donald Eugene Rick; along with many wonderful aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his wife, Angela H...

Gertrude Entwistle

Gertrude Entwistle

Nov 8, 2023

 

Gertrude Betts Entwistle born May 30, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023, in Morristown, Tennessee at the age of 87. Affectionately known to all as Trudy, she spent her life touching the hearts of those in and around her home town of Medford, New Jersey.

Trudy was preceded in death by her parents, Richard...

James Frank Chandler

James Frank Chandler

Nov 8, 2023

Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge, TN

James Frank Chandler, of Alexander, NC and formerly of Dandridge, TN, a proud veteran of the United States Army, passed away peacefully November 8, 2023. The son of Hezekiah and Pauline (Henderson) Chandler, James was born July 12, 1935 in Marshall, North Carolina and grew up in Piedmont, Tennessee.  At the age of 18, James...

Betty Sue Bales

Betty Sue Bales

Nov 7, 2023

 

BETTY SUE DAWSON BALES, age 87, of Talbott, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Jefferson Park in Dandridge, TN after a lingering illness. She was born in Jefferson County on April 1, 1936 to the late Roy Dawson and Ruby Hughes Dawson. She grew up in a loving home with four wonderful sisters. She graduated from...

David L. Smith

David L. Smith

Nov 6, 2023

David L. Smith, age 67 of White Pine, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Marjorie Gammon Smith; mother-in-law, Nell Brewer, and brother-in-law, Ed Jones. David is survived by his wife of 42 years Tammy O’Dell Smith; children, Glenn Smith, Jeremy (Chelsea) Smith, and Madison Smith; grandchildren, Alliana and Willow; father-in-law,...

Ronnie Joe Williams

Ronnie Joe Williams

Nov 4, 2023

Ronnie Joe Williams, age 69, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 4th, 2023. Ronnie is proceeded in death by his parents, Joe C. and Lessie Williams of Neeses, SC; granddaughter, Victoria Hoover of Dandridge.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years Kimberly (Bowman) Williams; daughters, Jennifer (Andy) Calfee, Kristina (Charlie) Collins; grandson, Jackson Calfee; great-grandsons, Carson...

Sherry Ann Cox

Sherry Ann Cox

Nov 4, 2023

 

Sherry A. Cox passed away on November 4, 2023.

Sherry was born on May 30, 1952.  She grew up in Sevierville, TN.   She raised two daughters in Dandridge, TN.  Her career efforts were spent working for Bush Bros. and Co.  She worked many years at their Chestnut Hill location and ended her career at their corporate office in Knoxville. ...

Joyce Faye Smith

Joyce Faye Smith

Oct 30, 2023

JOYCE SMITH, age 67, of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at Ft. Sanders Medical Center. Preceded in death by her brothers, sisters, and parents, James and Gladys Hurst. She is survived by her husband, William Smith; step-children, Isaac Smith, Matt Smith and Amber Crain; several grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sister, Barbara Ezell; and several nieces and nephews....

Barbara Jo Smith

Barbara Jo Smith

Oct 28, 2023

 

In Memoriam: Barbara J. Smith (11/26/41 - 10/28/23)   Barbara J. Smith departed this world on October 28, 2023. Barbara was born on November 26, 1941, in Cheshire, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Wayne Rupe and Bernice E. Rupe, brother Donald B. Rupe and her beloved daughter, Stefny K. Smith.   She leaves behind a legacy of...

Rosalie Welch Hays

Rosalie Welch Hays

Oct 28, 2023

ROSALIE WELCH HAYS, age 75, of Jefferson City, TN and formerly of Tecumseh, MI passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 12:31 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters. Survived by her loving husband, David Hays; son, Russell Hays; daughters, Yvonne Denise Hays, Lucille Faye Malec, Louise Marie Thomas; six grandchildren,...

Agnes Elizabeth Beason Lawson

Agnes Elizabeth Beason Lawson

Oct 27, 2023

 

AGNES ELIZABETH BEASON LAWSON, age 81, of Strawberry Plains, TN took her flight to heaven on October 27, 2023. She was a very strong, hard working woman who was loved by many. She loved and cherished her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Strawberry Plains Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Frances...

Joy Drinnon Powell

Joy Drinnon Powell

Oct 26, 2023

Joy Drinnon Powell, 87, passed away on October 26, 2023, at Rose Senior Living near Oberlin, Ohio.  She spent her last days peacefully, surrounded by her family, absorbing and returning their love.

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on November 10, 1935, she was the only child of James Earl and Franke Malone Drinnon, who adopted her in infancy and named her...

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