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Robbie Patricia Long

Robbie Patricia Long

Sep 17, 2016

Robbie Patricia Long, age 60, of White Pine, TN passed away Saturday morning, September 17, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Walton. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Wesley R. Long; her mother, Madge Walton of Rogersville; son, Michael Jones and his wife, Arlene of Pasadena, CA; stepson, Jason...

Geneva Reed

Geneva Reed

Sep 16, 2016

GENEVA MEASE REED, age 81 of White Pine, TN passed away Friday evening, September 16, 2016 at the Life Care Center of Morristown. She was the daughter of the late Estell and Veronica (Garrett) Mease. Geneva was a lifelong resident of White Pine and was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of God. Preceded in death by her husband,...

Jewell Roddy

Jewell Roddy

Sep 15, 2016

JEWELL RODDY, age 82, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, September 15, 2016. She was born in New River, TN, the daughter of the late William and Etta (Burris) Daugherty. Jewell was a retired store manager for K-Mart and was a great cook and enjoyed her flowers and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Charles...

Gay  (Big Mom) C. Warren

Gay (Big Mom) C. Warren

Sep 14, 2016

GAY C. WARREN (BIG MOM), age 83, of Knoxville, TN passed away on September 14, 2016 after a brief illness. Gay grew up in Jefferson City, TN and graduated from Carson Newman College and Duke University with a degree in Physical Therapy. Gay spent her entire career as a physical therapist in Knoxville, first at St. Mary’s Hospital and then...

Roy "Doodle" Reed

Roy "Doodle" Reed

Sep 12, 2016

Roy “Doodle” Reed, age 83, of White Pine, TN passed away on September 12, 2016 at Lakeway Regional Hospital. He was a member at Calvary Baptist Church in White Pine. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Youncie Reed; two brothers, Ed and Joe Reed; and his sister, Margaret Ballard. He is survived by his wife of...

Janice Lynn (Jan) Sanders Wood

Janice Lynn (Jan) Sanders Wood

Sep 9, 2016

Janice Lynn Sanders (Jan) Wood, age 67, of Jefferson City, TN passed away 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 following a lingering illness. She was a loving, beautiful, wonderful wife. Jan and her husband, W.C. Wood, were married 38 wonderful years and were the best of friends to each other. They were still so much in love with each other...

Alvino P. Gillette

Alvino P. Gillette

Sep 7, 2016

ALVINO P. GILLETTE, age 65, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away on September 7, 2016. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Preceded in death by father, Alvin Gillette; mother, Maxcine Gillette Tuggle; step-father, Ello Tuggle; son, Alvino Gillette, Jr. He is survived by daughter, Miranda Gillette Hazlett of Washington; grandsons, Jarred Heacock of Las Vegas, NV,...

Rodney Dale  Ivy

Rodney Dale Ivy

Sep 7, 2016

Rodney D. Ivy, age 51 of White Pine, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at UT Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Bernice Luster, Mr. and Mrs Roosevelt Ivy, father, Fred Ivy, brother Daryl D. Ivy and nephew, Thomas Shane Talley. He is survived by is mother, Connie L. Ivy, aunt Dorcus Ivy,...

Todd Tester

Todd Tester

Sep 6, 2016

TODD TESTER, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at Tennova Regional Physicians Medical Center on September 6, 2016. He worked at Mahle for 20 years and was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. Todd enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brother, Chad. Preceded in death by grandparents, Walter Phillips, Harold and Mary Tester. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn...

Emerick "Rick" Butler

Emerick "Rick" Butler

Sep 6, 2016

EMERICK (RICK) BUTLER was born August 14, 1928, and passed peacefully on September 6, 2016. Rick was a resident of Dandridge, TN at the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Emerick and Rose Butler; sister, Delores Casebolt; and brother, Ron Butler. Rick is survived by his beloved wife, Judith Butler; his children,...

Addie E. Reece Sartain

Addie E. Reece Sartain

Sep 3, 2016

ADDIE E. REECE SARTAIN, age 90 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday morning, September 3, 2016 at her home. She was a longtime member of the Swanns Chapel Baptist Church where she had been active in church and community activities. Addie was an employee of the Jefferson Co. Nursing Home with over 23 years of service of caring for others....

William L. Childress

William L. Childress

Sep 3, 2016

WILLIAM L. CHILDRESS, age 89, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday evening, September 3, 2016 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and World War II. Preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Childress; and daughter, Donna Kirby. He is survived by his children, Tony (Diane) Childress, David (Christy) Childress, Linda Matthews, and...

Helen Brooks Cook

Helen Brooks Cook

Sep 2, 2016

HELEN (BROOKS) COOK, of Strawberry Plains, TN, born January 24, 1926, lived a good life and fought a long battle with cancer, but Jesus called her to her heavenly home on September 2, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Ellie Brooks; son, Dean Cook; husband, Albert Cook; sister, Mildred Morgan; brother, Bobby Brooks. She is survived by...

Virginia Ellen Denton

Virginia Ellen Denton

Sep 2, 2016

VIRGINIA ELLEN DENTON, age 83, of New Market, TN passed away on September 2, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Virginia was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed cooking, camping, fishing and Lady Vols basketball. She was a devout and active member of Dumplin Baptist Church, which included the Golden Gems. She also enjoyed food preparation and overseeing kitchen responsibilities...

Earl H. Gentry

Earl H. Gentry

Sep 1, 2016

Earl H. Gentry, age 94 of Talbott, TN passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Heritage Center, Morristown. He was a farmer for 65 years, retired from New Jersey Zinc Mines after 27 years of service and a WWII veteran. Member of Lebanon Baptist Church for 83 years. Preceded in death by first wife, Bertie Love Gentry; daughter, Lisa...

Glenda Tucker

Glenda Tucker

Aug 30, 2016

GLENDA TUCKER, age 52 of Dandridge, TN passed away August 30, 2016. Glenda is preceded in death by her parents, J.R. and Mary Griffin; sister, Linda Faye Tucker; and niece, Linda Scarlett Tucker. She is survived by her husband, Bill Tucker; daughter, Diamond (Dustin) Carter; grandson, Gage Carter; sister, Brenda (Ronnie) Byrd; brother, John (Jill) Griffin; nephew, Walter; nieces, Brandy...

Richard Hugh Howerton

Richard Hugh Howerton

Aug 29, 2016

Richard Hugh Howerton, age 76, of Dandridge, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2016. After earning a B.S. in Agriculture and M.S. in Administration from the University of Tennessee, Richard served his community for 37 years. Most of his teaching career was spent at Maury High and Jefferson County High Schools; he retired as Agriculture Instructor and Greenhouse Manager at...

Carlos J. Luttrell

Carlos J. Luttrell

Aug 29, 2016

CARLOS J. LUTTRELL, age 55, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away Monday, August 29, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Robert “Red” Luttrell. Survived by daughter, Christina Reed (Tim); granddaughter, Everly Reed; mother, Edna Luttrell; brothers, Ronnie Luttrell, Charlie Luttrell and Rocky Luttrell. Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Farrar Funeral Home with...

Amy Jackson Kent

Amy Jackson Kent

Aug 28, 2016

AMY JACKSON KENT, age 38, of Bean Station, TN and formerly of Jefferson County, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at home. She attended Buffalo Grove Baptist Church. On her chalk board, she left this note for her girls: “Faith = Believing without tangible proof. Knowing without seeing. Ultimate form of trust. My faith in God and Jesus unwavering.” She...

Claude Nelson Chafin

Claude Nelson Chafin

Aug 24, 2016

CLAUCE NELSON CHAFIN Before the break of day on the morning of August 24, 2016, while surrounded by the love of his family, Claude Nelson Chafin heard God’s call and crossed the bar to gain his heavenly home. His smile, his laugh, his love, and his guidance will be forever missed, but it is comforting to know that he loved...