OBITUARIES

Apr 16, 2016

Lanc Godwin age 50 of Powell, and formerly of Jefferson City, passed away early Saturday morning, April 16, 2016 at his residence. He was of the Methodist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents: Eugene (Chicken) and Ruth Dupes Godwin, his sister: Leeanne Godwin. Lanc was a talented artist and left a legacy of his art work in...

Apr 16, 2016

Joshua N. Munsey age 39, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2016. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ralph Munsey and Fred Thompson. Survivors include his parents Tom and Donna Munsey, daughters, Lashae and Faith Munsey, brother Joseph Munsey(Amy), nephew and niece Jayden and Abbygail Munsey, grandmothers, Mable Munsey and Mary Ann Woods. Memorial Service will be held...

Apr 15, 2016

Leigh Anne Roach Davis, age 42 of White Pine, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, April 15, 2016 at St. Mary’s Regional in Knoxville. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Leigh Anne graduated from UT with a degree in business and was a former employee of Sea Ray Boat group. She loved NASCAR and...

Apr 12, 2016

JEWELL HARRISON CURRY, age 87, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She was a devoted member of Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Dandridge, TN. She was retired from Carson Newman University, where she worked as an administrative assistant for many years, and from McFarland and Gann, PC, where she worked after retiring from Carson Newman. She...

Apr 12, 2016

ROBERT C. (BOB) REDFERN, age 68, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City following an extended illness. He was a member and deacon of Strawberry Plains Presbyterian Church. He was a computer consultant for many years, was very active in community services, and was a veteran of...

Apr 11, 2016

Luria M. Williford Eller, age 76, of Talbott, TN passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Vale Church of God. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph (J. P.) Eller; parents, P. D. and Jessie Williford; brother, Howard Williford; sisters, Nanna Williford, and twin...

Apr 8, 2016

Apr 8, 2016

Jimmy D. Hammond, age 84 of White Pine, passed away at Park West Medical Center on Friday, April 8, 2016, after a brief illness. He was a member of Leadvale Baptist Church, a member of Leadvale Masonic Lodge, a member of the White Pine American legion Post #201, he was an Army Veteran where he served during the Korean War,...

Apr 7, 2016

NADEAN ROSE, age 71, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Tennova Residential Hospice. Born in South Dakota, she was raised in the great state of Texas. Preceded in death by husband, Vernon “Bill” Rose. She lived over 20 years in Tennessee and was an employee of Walmart for 28 years. Survived by son, Charles Rose...

Apr 7, 2016

NANCY C. “KITTY” MATTHEWS FRANKLIN, age 73, of Newport, TN was called home to glory Thursday morning, April 7, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Trula Matthews, and was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. She was a former employee of LeSportsac Mfg. of Dandridge. Kitty was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend...

Apr 7, 2016

DAVID C. JONES, age 64 of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, April 7, 2016. He was the son of the late, Nancy Elizabeth Newman and Cecil Clark Jones and was a proud seventh generation Jefferson Countian and member of the Rankin Clan. Brought up in Hopewell Presbyterian Church, he received an excellent grounding in faith and Christian tradition. He...

Apr 3, 2016

After an honest and God-loving life, Ralph Dean Howard, 66, of Strawberry Plains, TN, died on April 3, 2016. Ralph was born on October 13, 1949 in Knoxville, TN, the son of Ray L. (deceased) and mother Mary Carolyn. He grew up on the family farm in Strawberry Plains, was active in 4-H and was a promising artist. While serving...

Apr 3, 2016

DAVID SANFORD DENTON, age 63, of New Market, TN passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Thomas Denton. He was retired from Service Electric Company and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Survived by wife of 44 years, Rhonda Jean Denton; children, Andrea Lynn Denton and David Dewayne Denton; mother, Mary Ellen Denton; sister,...

Apr 2, 2016

JEANETTE BLOMSTROM, age 83, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016. She was born November 12, 1932 in Henry, IL, the daughter of the late John and Lula Schlafman; and was preceded in death by her sister, Fay Wallace. Jeanette had a passion for butterflies and of course enjoyed going to Dollywood. She also enjoyed dancing and idolized...

Apr 1, 2016

ROSE M. CURL, age 85, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord, who she loved and longed to see, on Friday, April 01, 2016. She attended Emmanuel Baptist Church and was retired from the Jefferson County School System. Preceded in death by parents, Noah Gilliam and Sara Jane Gilliam; husband, Eugene Curl; and son, Michael Curl. She...

Mar 30, 2016

Carl August Zander, Sr passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Dandridge,TN at the age of 86. He is survived by his daughters Laura Zander Racic, Taryn (Alfred) Herzog, and Dawn (Edwin) Modugno, his sons, Carl (Annette) Zander, Jr, David (Jennifer) Zander, Sr, Gary (Nancy) Zander, his sister Rosemarie Carfaro, brother Arthur Zander, 22 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren....

Mar 30, 2016

MABLE LOUISE CARR, age 92, of Talbott, TN passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Fort Loudon Medical Center following an extended illness. She attended Magna View Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 45 years, Charles R. Carr; parents, James and Mimmie Morrison; brother, James Mitchell Morrison. She is survived by son, Byron Carr of Alabama; daughter and...

Mar 27, 2016

MERRY JEANNE CLARK, age 54, of the Chestnut Hill Community, Dandridge, TN, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 following a battle with cancer. She was a loving mother who cared for her children dearly and made them the top priority of her life. Preceded in death by her mother, Bernice McGaha Gorrell; and brother, Keith Gorrell. Merry is survived by...

Mar 26, 2016

Alice Lenora Proffitt Cox, age 77, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with Jesus Saturday morning, March 26, 2016, following a serious illness. She was preceded in death by Leonard Cox, her husband of 59 years with whom she farmed in Jefferson County. She was a longtime member of the Green Hill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in...

Mar 23, 2016

JANET FAYE SHIRLEY, age 75, of New Market, TN passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was employed at Little Dolly's Dresses as a seamstress for 22 years. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Her favorite season was the spring and she always looked forward to it. Preceded in death by son, Danny...