OBITUARIES

Mar 5, 2017

LINDA WATKINS PHILLIPS, age 64, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at her home on March 5, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, residing in Jefferson City and New Market. She was a successful business woman owning several businesses with her husband, Johnny, in Jefferson and Scott Counties over the years. She has received numerous sales awards...

Mar 1, 2017

RALPH H. CANNON, age 82, of Morristown, TN passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Geraldine Cannon; son, Tommy Cannon. He was a member of Talbott Baptist Church, and was a loving father and grandfather. Survived by son, Joe Cannon; daughter, Ruth Sartain and husband, Homer; grandchildren, Jackson Cannon and wife Beth, Jessika Cannon; great-grandchildren, Daniel...

Mar 1, 2017

PAUL WOLFENBARGER, age 77, of Talbott, TN passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Holston Health and Rehab in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Nealie Wolfenbarger; and two infant daughters, Rhonda Gaye and Kimberly Rae. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Christine Wolfenbarger; and his son and daughter-in-law, James and Debbie...

Feb 28, 2017

LUCILLE MORRISETT, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the Jefferson City Health and Rehab. She was born June 18, 1939 to the late Rev. J. R. and Viola Hensley. Lucille attended the Jefferson City Church of God and was retired from Jeff-Co Pharmacy. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Hensley;...

Feb 27, 2017

Feb 26, 2017

NANCY J. CLAWSON LEMONS, age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning, February 26, 2017 at her home following an extended illness. She was born June 6, 1936 in Blairsville, PA, the daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Foust) Clawson. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army, member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge, and was...

Feb 25, 2017

Betty Ruth “Watkins” Fraley, age 75, of Morristown, TN and formerly of Jackson, KY, went to be with the Lord at 1:50 p.m. Sat. Feb. 25, 2017 at her residence following a lingering illness. She was surrounded by her family which was the love of her life. She was a Member of Mt. Vale Church of God. She was a...

Feb 24, 2017

Shirley Eller French, age 77 of Morristown, passed away at her home on Friday, February 24, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, William C. French, parents, Fain and Stella Eller and great-grandson Anthony Moss. She is survived by her children; Louise (Tony) Cagle of Mt Holly, NC, Teresa (Bobby) Darnell of Morristown and son Marty Atkins of...

Feb 24, 2017

SAMMY M. HAMMER, SR., age 88, of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday morning, February 24, 2017. He was a member of the Seahorn’s Chapel United Methodist Church and was a retired employee of Jeffrey Mfg. Co. Sammy was a long-time active member of the Brazelton Lodge #190 F. & AM, where he had held many chapter offices; also the Jefferson...

Feb 23, 2017

ODIS B. COLE, SR., 66 years old, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on February 23, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He joined the Army at age 17 and fought in the Vietnam War. Odis married his school sweetheart, Doris J. Cole in 1967. They have been married for 50 years. He worked as head...

Feb 21, 2017

MARY D. LEE, age 97, of Talbott, TN passed away on February 21, 2017. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Marjorie Condit; granddaughter, Kristen Condit, numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral service will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME IN JEFFERSON CITY, TN 865-475-3892

Feb 20, 2017

ANNIE FLYNN, age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away on February 20, 2017. She was a retired employee of Magnavox and a long-time member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. Annie is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Johnny; and son, Randy. She is survived by her son, Jeff (Sally) Flynn; daughter, Amy (Michael) Graves; grandchildren, Christopher...

Feb 20, 2017

MARK CRESWELL, age 46, of Kodak, TN passed away suddenly on Monday, February 20, 2017. He was a member of French Broad Valley Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Seymour High School and most recently worked as a photographer at Ripley’s. Mark loved sports, Nascar and the Tennessee Vols. Preceded in death by grandparents, Bert and Burgia Bailey; father,...

Feb 19, 2017

CARROLL E. DANIELS, age 74 of Dandridge, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Carroll was a dedicated and long-term employee of McDonald’s. He is preceded in death by his wives, Joyce Daneils and Patricia Diane Daniels; parents, Ben Hooper Daniels and Jannette Webb Daniels; and brother, Ronnie Daniels. Carroll is survived by his sister,...

Feb 18, 2017

WILLIA DEAN (SMITH) MOWRY, age 72, of Jefferson City,TN went to be with her Savior on Saturday, February 18, 2017. She hopes everyone in her family and all her friends receive Jesus and meet her in heaven someday. She was born September 10, 1944 in Hammond, IN, the daughter of the late Hershel Lee Smith and Betty Jane Malow Smith....

Feb 18, 2017

LEFFORD M. (L.M.) WHILLOCK, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN, a resident of Darby House, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Tennova Regional Medical Center, Knoxville. He was a member of the Magna View Baptist Church. He was retired after 32 years from American Enka. L.M. was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean...

Feb 17, 2017

AMY CORINNE SCHNELLE, age 31, of Knoxville, TN passed away February 17, 2017 at her home. Preceded in death by her father, Russell Schnelle; and cousin, Alex Feeney. She was the kindest soul, full of life. To know her was to love her. Survived by mother, Sylvia Schnelle; sister, Rusti Schnelle; her dog, Banjo; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial...

Feb 17, 2017

John Michael (Johnny) Wilder, age 64, of Morristown passed away on February 17, his mother's birthday and the 43rd anniversary of his father's death date. Johnny was born on April 23,1952. Johnny grew up in Dandridge and graduated from Maury High School in 1970. He was an excellent finish carpenter, a skill he mastered under the guidance of his father...

Feb 16, 2017

C.H. (Caully Henry) Thomas passed away Thursday morning, February 16, 2017. C.H. was born June 26, 1921 in Jefferson County, Tennessee and was a well-known and highly regarded masonry contractor around Jefferson and adjoining counties for many years. He was also a farmer who raised cattle and farm produce on a 65 acre Century Farm. He and his wife, Trula,...

Feb 16, 2017

Clayton Arwood, CPO USN (Ret.), age 81 of White Pine, left his earthly home on Thursday, February 16, 2017. He served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy for twenty-one years. After retirement from the military, he spent an additional twenty years working for Southern Railroad. He is preceded in death by: Wife: Phyllis Arwood and Son: Scott Arwood;...