OBITUARIES

Feb 15, 2017

Feb 15, 2017

LEE R. KELLY, age 72, of Dandridge, TN passed away February 15, 2017 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital after a long-term battle with a debilitating disease. He was born in Dorton, KY on August 29, 1944 to the late Roy and Daisy Kelly. He was a beautiful, self-made man who loved farming as well as restoring automobiles. He and his wife...

Feb 14, 2017

JAMES D. “DAVE” LOVEDAY, age 71, of Bulls Gap, TN and formerly of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday evening, February 14, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Otha Loveday and Rosa Loveday Ellis, and stepfather, George Ellis; brother, Hobe; sister, Helen Russell; mother-in-law, Granny; grandson, Thomas; great-granddaughter, Baby J. He is survived...

Feb 13, 2017

ROBERT B. SALYERS, age 63, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. He was a member of Rocky Valley Baptist Church. Survived by wife, Mary Salyers; four children; several grandchildren; brothers and sisters. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Farrar Funeral Home. Family will receive friends...

Feb 12, 2017

RUTH BATSON, age 104 of the Chestnut Hill community, Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Jefferson Co. Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Luke and Ann Batson and was preceded in death by her siblings, Nell, Millie, Alma, Bertie, Lawrence, Cisco, Jim, Roosie (her twin), Atchley and Von. She is survived by her...

Feb 12, 2017

Keldra I. Jeffrey, age 52, of Talbott, TN passed away at her home on Sunday, February 12, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Keldra will be missed by her friends and family. She is preceded in death by her father, Dewey Monroe Lester; mother and father-in-law, Phyllis and Glenn Jeffrey; brother-in-law, Glenn Jeffrey II; and nephew, Dewey Lee Lester....

Feb 12, 2017

NANCY COLLINS TURPIN, age 80, of Talbott, TN passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Jefferson City and retired from Dico Tire with 30 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Katherine Collins; brothers, Ray Mac...

Feb 10, 2017

Clyde “Ed” Wood, age 89 of White Pine, passed away at Life Care of Morristown on Friday, February 10, 2017. He was a partner in Wood Body Shop. Ed is preceded in death by his wife Mary Maxine Wood and parents; Hugh and Emma McClanahan Wood. He is survived by his sons; Dennis G (Nancy) Wood, Hugh Tate (Brenda) Wood,...

Feb 7, 2017

Dennis was the owner of Clark Heat & Air.

Feb 6, 2017

STEPHEN E. WHITLOCK, age 62, of New Market, TN passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center, Knoxville. He was a former zinc miner for Young Mines. He was a beloved father, son and brother who will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace. Stephen is survived by his daughter, Allison Asquith; parents, Cecil and Bobbie...

Feb 1, 2017

EDWINA PHILLIPS, age 74, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Wednesday, February 01, 2017. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sevierville. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Mary Lou Peachey; daughter, Anna Wymer Brown; and brother, Kenneth Peachey, Jr. She is survived by her children, Mark Wymer (Robin), Susan Woodward and Tammy Phillips; several grandchildren...

Jan 31, 2017

LIDA FRANCIS “SIS” BURNETT CORNWELL, age 85, of Talbott, TN passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was a member of the Talbott Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a former partner of Burnett Produce of Morristown. Preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd T. and Rural Burnett; sister, Susie B. West; brothers, Keith Burnett, Lloyd “Tub”...

Jan 29, 2017

Sylvia “Gail” Ball, age 76 of White Pine, passed away after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Gail drove a Jefferson Co. school bus for 26 years. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church of White Pine. Gail enjoyed “Her” school bus children and many still visited her until the end. Gail also enjoyed family gatherings with...

Jan 29, 2017

Garry B. Hurley, age 68 of Morristown, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, January 29, 2017. He was a retired custodian from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where he was a member. Garry was a loving Uncle and Brother who was very proud of his family. He is preceded in death by his parents;...

Jan 29, 2017

GARY WAYNE CAMERON, age 67, of Rutledge, TN passed away suddenly at 5:40 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2017 at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in the Vietnam era, and retired from the U. S. Postal service with 25 years of service. His favorite hobbies were working...

Jan 28, 2017

GARY D. WHALEY, age 50, of the Chestnut Hill Community, Dandridge, TN died Saturday, January 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, R.C. (Sam) and Trula Sims. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Whaley; children, Ashley (Josh) Hancock, David (Brianne) Whaley, Darrick Whaley, Tiffany Whaley and James Draeger; grandchildren, Kloe and Kayden Hancock, Ansley, Trinity Whaley...

Jan 27, 2017

JIMMY L. MANTOOTH, age 61, of New Market, TN passed away Friday morning, January 27, 2017 at Select Specialty North Health Center. He was a retired employee of the Asarco Mines and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Mantooth. He is survived by his children, Dustin (Robin) Mantooth and Brandon...

Jan 25, 2017

Bonnie Jean “Big Bonnie” Young, 87, formerly of Jefferson City, TN passed away at The Heritage Center of Morristown with her family by her side on Wed, Jan. 25, 2017. Bonnie was the oldest member of the First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson City. She was retired from Magnavox after 36 years of service. She is preceded in death by her...

Jan 25, 2017

Joyce Sowders Nicely, age 70 of Baneberry, passed away at Park West Medical Center on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a 40+ year employee of ETHRA and attended First Baptist Church in Dandridge. She is preceded in death by her parents; Howard and Edith Ayers Sowders, brothers; William Jake and John Sowders, sisters;...

Jan 24, 2017

CLINTON H. FRANCIS, JR. age 68, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday morning, January 24, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville. He was the son of the late Clinton H. Francis, Sr. and Emily (Epley) Francis. Clinton was a retired employee of BASF and had served as a correction officer for the Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Dept. He attended Hosanna Church....