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Nikki King

Nikki King

Apr 16, 2017

NIKKI KING, age 39, of Sevierville, TN passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at LeConte Medical Center. Beloved wife of Bryan King and mother of Damian King. She is also survived by her mother, Gina Gregoire (Neil); sister, Erin Yoe (James); father, Robert Wright (Denise); mother-in-law, Tina Woods (Brian); several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and...

Sherry  L.  Punko

Sherry L. Punko

Apr 16, 2017

Sherry Lee Punko, age 59, of Dandridge TN, passed away on April 16, 2017. She was a free spirit who loved nature and the outdoors. She is survived by Michael, her husband of 39 years; mother and father Ann and Neal Puckett, brother Steve (Karen) Puckett, sister Lisa (Tim) Smith, brother Jerome (Sharon) Puckett, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins....

Jack Owen Horner

Jack Owen Horner

Apr 13, 2017

JACK OWEN HORNER, age 65, of Talbott, TN died peacefully, surrounded by family on April 13, 2017. Jack was the owner and proprietor of The Corner, board member of the TN Recycling Coalition, former chief and founding member of the West Hamblen County Volunteer Fire Department. Additionally, Jack was a long-time employee of Goodwill Industries and Rural Metro in Knoxville....

John H. Owens

John H. Owens

Apr 12, 2017

JOHN H. OWENS, Sr. age 76, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday evening, April 12, 2017 following a brief illness. He was born December 19, 1940 in Knoxville, TN, the son of the late Henry and Dorothy Owens. John was well known in the Dandridge Community, having owned and operated the Wagon Wheel Restaurant for 23 years and the Owens...

Mary Jo Denton

Mary Jo Denton

Apr 12, 2017

MARY JO DENTON, age 82, of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Kindred Nursing Home in Knoxville, TN. She was of the Methodist faith. She graduated from Maury High School in Dandridge, TN and shortly after moved to Nashville, TN, where she continued her education and worked for several years before moving...

Earl Matheny

Earl Matheny

Apr 11, 2017

EARL MATHENY, SR., age 70 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Pikeville, KY passed away Tuesday evening, April 11, 2017. He was a retired coal miner having worked many years for the Scotts Branch Coal Mine of Pikeville, KY. Earl was a veteran of the U.S. Army, member of the Zebulon Church of Christ and the Muddy Creek Freewill Baptist Church....

Ora Williams Underwood

Ora Williams Underwood

Apr 11, 2017

ORA WILLIAMS UNDERWOOD, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN left behind those who loved her and went to be with the One who loved her best on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Having been saved young in life, Mrs. Ora was centered in God’s love. No matter the difficulties she faced, her love was never waning and was truly proof of...

Dorothy Mislick

Dorothy Mislick

Apr 10, 2017

DOROTHY MISLICK, age 90, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was born August 23, 1926 in Queens, New York, the daughter of the late Robert and Leopoldine Dreigert Koch. She will be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother who cared for her family and was...

Michael W. Daniels

Michael W. Daniels

Apr 9, 2017

MICHAEL W. DANIELS age 68, of Talbott, TN passed away at 6:02 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville after an extended illness. He was a retired truck driver and a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served during the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Marie Cope; daughter, Amanda White (Donaldo...

Jessa Amaya Mounts

Jessa Amaya Mounts

Apr 6, 2017

JESSA AMAYA MOUNTS, age two months and four days, passed away Thursday evening, April 6, 2017 at East TN Children’s Hospital. She is survived by her mother, Morgan F. Mounts; grandparents, Carla Mounts, Arvid Mounts, Jr. and Darrell Humphrey; great-grandparents, Johnny and Paulette Cline; special aunts, Madeline Lindsey and Jordan Mounts. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation and...

Rans Damron

Rans Damron

Apr 6, 2017

RANS DAMRON, age 88, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday afternoon, April 6, 2017 at his home. He was born January 29, 1929 in Pikeville, KY, the son of the late Wayne and Dolly (McCown) Damron. Rans was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retired from Martin Marietta in 1991 after 36 years, and moved to Tennessee where he designed...

Eugene "Gene" Swann

Eugene "Gene" Swann

Apr 4, 2017

EUGENE “GENE” SWANN, age 75, of Talbott, TN passed away on Tuesday evening, April 4, 2017 at his home. He was retired from Magnavox with 37 years of service, and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Edna Swann; brothers, Winston and Howard Swann. He is survived by his...

Ronnie Lynn Roach

Ronnie Lynn Roach

Apr 4, 2017

RONNIE LYNN ROACH, age 57, of Dandridge, TN went to begin his journey with his heavenly father on April 4, 2017 at his home from a brave fight with cancer while surrounded by his family. He enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, playing his guitar and being with family and friends. He was employed by Lakeway Container, where he worked for 28...

Johnny Wayne Robbins

Johnny Wayne Robbins

Apr 3, 2017

REV. JOHNNY WAYNE ROBBINS, age 62, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Member of Dandridge Apostolic Church and retired from Westmoreland Coal Company. Survived by wife, Nina Robbins; children, Christy Dawn Garrett, Timothy Matthew Robbins (Tabatha), Anita Michelle Garrett, Shinia Maria Johnson (Joseph); five grandchildren;...

Evalena S Derrick

Evalena S Derrick

Apr 2, 2017

Evalena Stephenson Derrick, age 82 of the Point Pleasant Community, passed away at Physicians Regional Hospital on Sunday, April 2, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents; Raymond and Delsie Holt Stephenson and husband Tommy Derrick. She is survived by her sons and several other family members. Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017,...

Alvin A. Trentham

Alvin A. Trentham

Apr 2, 2017

ALVIN A. TRENTHAM, age 88, of New Market, TN passed away at 8:50 p.m. on April 2, 2017 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He played semi-pro baseball as a pitcher, coached youth baseball in Jefferson City for several years, and was very active in setting up the current Magnavox field while employed at Magnavox. He was an...

Judy Diane Blanchard

Judy Diane Blanchard

Apr 1, 2017

Judy Diane Blanchard, age 57 of White Pine, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 1, 2017 after an extended illness. She is preceded in death by husband Jeff Blanchard; father, Jack Reynolds and nephew Jack Rooster Reynolds. She is survived by her son William Jack Rayle; grandson, Carson Rayle; mother Ann Reynolds; brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Teresa...

Luther Hubert (L.H.) McGhee

Luther Hubert (L.H.) McGhee

Apr 1, 2017

Luther Hubert (L.H.) McGhee, age 75, of New Market, TN passed away 10:00 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017 at his residence following a brief illness. He was a member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church. He was a retired miner from Asarco with 34 years of service. He was a Vietnam Vet having served in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death...

Aileen M. Taylor

Aileen M. Taylor

Mar 31, 2017

Aileen M. Taylor, age 92 who resided at Regency Retirement Village of Morristown, and formally of White Pine, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017, at Lakeway Regional Hospital in Morristown after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Taylor; parents, Sam and Alma Miller; sister Wilma Miller, twin sister Halideen M. Holbert and her husband...

Jimmy Ray Brooks

Jimmy Ray Brooks

Mar 29, 2017

JIMMY RAY BROOKS, JR. (TIGER), 56 years old, born August 19, 1960. He went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2017. Preceded in death by his sister, Donna “Cookie” Cate. He is survived by his daughter, Brandy Lewis; parents, Jimmy Sr. and Betty Brooks; sister, Sharon (Ted) Cate; brothers, David (Billie) Brooks and Michael Brooks; several grandchildren, nieces...