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W. D. Goforth

W. D. Goforth

Aug 7, 2016

W. D. GOFORTH, age 83, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at St. Mary’s Tennova Hospital after suffering a stroke. He was born January 31, 1933 in Jefferson County to John Wesley and Burvellee R. Goforth. He attended Maury High School, where he was an accomplished athlete in baseball and basketball. He was married to Carolyn Ownby...

Marianne McGarr

Marianne McGarr

Aug 7, 2016

Marianne Paula McGarr, age 90, passed away on August 7, 2016. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 6:00pm with Revered Darrell Chambers officiating. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE.

Ryan Kindred Norton

Ryan Kindred Norton

Aug 6, 2016

Ryan Kindred Norton, age 28, of White Pine, TN passed away from injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident. He was a loving father, son, grandson, and friend who left us on August 6, 2016 to join his Father In Heaven. Ryan had a great sense of humor and always had fun. He attended Jefferson County High School and later moved...

Wanda C. Martin

Wanda C. Martin

Aug 6, 2016

WANDA C. MARTIN, age 77 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday evening, August 6, 2016 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was a life-long resident of the Chestnut Grove Community of Dandridge and was the daughter of the late Hearsel “Hut” and Pauline (Brown) Martin. Wanda was a member of the Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church where she was active...

Bertha  Workman

Bertha Workman

Aug 6, 2016

BERTHA WORKMAN, age 93, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016. A graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 2:00pm. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE.

Jyoti Patel

Jyoti Patel

Aug 6, 2016

JYOTI PATEL, age 67, of Talbott, TN passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was the wife of Kirendra Patel of Carroll’s Grocery, known as Mr. P. She was the devoted mother of son, Palak, and daughter, Anupa. The family held a viewing on Sunday, August 6, after which per her wishes, her body was donated to save the lives...

Margaret Suggs Henderson

Margaret Suggs Henderson

Aug 5, 2016

MARGARET SUGGS HENDERSON, age 82, of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday morning, August 5, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Willie Mae Suggs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Henderson; and son, Danny Henderson. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She...

James Russell Saylor

James Russell Saylor

Aug 5, 2016

JAMES RUSSELL SAYLOR, age 29, of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly Friday, August 5, 2016. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he was an Airborne Paratrooper, serving in the 84th Airborne Engineering Platoon at Ft. Benning, GA. Russell was currently employed by American Homebuilders Construction Co. He is survived by his mother, Susan Bowman Saylor; father, Daniel...

Harold Jarnigan

Harold Jarnigan

Aug 3, 2016

On Wednesday, August 3, 2016, Harold Jarnigan peacefully departed this life. Harold was born on April 3,1930 to Edd and Lillie Collier Jarnigan. Harold will be sorely missed by his beloved wife of twenty-four years, Brenda Hickman Jarnigan and his four children, Greg Jarnigan, Wayne Jarnigan, Holly J. Cox and Cathi J. Robinson . Harold was preceded in death by...

Christine Miller Bales

Christine Miller Bales

Aug 1, 2016

CHRISTINE MILLER BALES, age 84, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday morning, August 1, 2016 following a brief illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge and will be remembered for being a long-time legal secretary in the Dandridge community, beginning her career with attorney, Joe Felknor and then her long tenure with the law firm...

Frank D. (Sam) Elmore

Frank D. (Sam) Elmore

Jul 30, 2016

Frank D. (Sam) Elmore, Jr., age 70, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away 1:15 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center following a short illness. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was retired from American Enka / Liberty Fibers with 39 years of service. He is preceded in death by his wife of 41 years;...

Vernon M. Wigle

Vernon M. Wigle

Jul 30, 2016

Vernon M. Wigle, 81, of Talbott, TN passed away peacefully on July 30, 2016. He graduated from Carson Newman College with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Latin. He enjoyed studying languages, history and the Bible. He loved to collect books and enjoyed giving them to others. A lay speaker, he pastored churches in Maryland and...

David Allen Swann

David Allen Swann

Jul 28, 2016

DAVID ALLEN SWANN, of Newport, TN passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Beloved friend, kind soul, and all around fabulous human, he will be missed beyond words. His heart of gold, loving spirit, and easy joy touched everyone that knew him. He was preceded in death by friends, David Farmer and Stewart Moss. He is survived by his husband,...

Adria (Faye) Kelly Derrick

Adria (Faye) Kelly Derrick

Jul 26, 2016

ADRIA (FAYE) KELLY DERRICK, of Dandridge, TN passed away on July 26, 2016. She was born on September 19, 1938. Preceded in death by her first husband, James Kelly; parents, Arthur and Maymie Foland; and sister, Louise Henessey. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Derrick; daughter, Linda (Steve) Ingram; sons, Larry (Tempe) and David (Robyn) Kelly; grandchildren, Kristy (Dustin)...

Bernice May

Bernice May

Jul 25, 2016

BERNICE MAY, age 92, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2016 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was an honorary member of Buffalo Grove Baptist Church and retired from Magnavox in Jefferson City. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Minnie May; brothers, Roy "Buster" May, James "Jabo" May,...

Jeff D Sluder

Jeff D Sluder

Jul 24, 2016

JEFF D. SLUDER, age 58, formally of Newport, TN passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center. Jeff was born on December 25, 1957 at Valentine-Shults Hospital in Newport, TN. He attended Newport Grammar School, TMI in Sweetwater, TN and graduated from Sewanee Academy in Sewanee, TN in 1975. Jeff will always be remembered...

Gerry Painter Hardy

Gerry Painter Hardy

Jul 23, 2016

GERRY PAINTER HARDY, age 94, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday afternoon, July 23, 2016 at her home. She was born November 19, 1921 in Dandridge, TN, the daughter of the late Hobart and Maggie (Lethco) Painter, where she was a lifelong resident. Gerry was active in her church and community and was well-known by many people during her working...

Mary Ann Sherfield Greene

Mary Ann Sherfield Greene

Jul 21, 2016

MARY ANN SHERFIELD GREENE was born September 15, 1957 to Bo Sherfield and Anna Mae Evans in Dandridge, TN. She was the second of four children. Mary Ann was preceded in death by both parents; niece, Courtney Ray; and grandparents, John and Thera G. Evans. She received her education in the Jefferson County School System and attended Mt. Carmel Baptist...

Hazel Louise Fain Jones

Hazel Louise Fain Jones

Jul 19, 2016

HAZEL LOUISE FAIN JONES, of Dandridge, TN passed away on July 19, 2016. She was born August 3, 1934. She attended Chestnut Grove School and graduated from Maury High School in 1952, the same year she married Frank T. Jones. She was a former employee of Dandridge Elementary School and worked for 30 years with the Sheriff’s Department, working with...

James William Henry

James William Henry

Jul 19, 2016

JAMES WILLIAM HENRY, age 55, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 19, 2016. He was born and raised in Orlando, FL, where he went to work and retired from Disney World of Orlando. Following his retirement, he moved to Tennessee where he has been employed by the Bechtel Corporation for the past 26 years. James was a veteran...