OBITUARIES

Apr 23, 2016

James Robert “Jim” Lane, was called home by his Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents; Mack and Thelma Lane; sister, Mary Jane Velez and brother, Mickey Crocker. Jim was of the baptist faith. He is survived by his son; Dylan Debord and daughter, Heather Lane, granddaughter, Jayden Lane, companion for 13 years,...

Apr 22, 2016

RODGER L. SCOFIELD, age 65, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Pasco Co., FL passed away Friday morning, April 22, 2016 at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the Vietnam Conflict having served two tours of duty. Rodger was a retired Parks and Recreation Director for Pasco Co. FL. He was an avid outdoorsman who...

Apr 21, 2016

MICHAEL ALAN LEE, age 68, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Troy, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at his home. He was born March 11, 1948 in Dayton, OH, the son of the late William and Jessy Ellen (Wakeman) Lee. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tom Lee and his father-in-law, Carl Mumma. Michael was a...

Apr 21, 2016

HARRY L. JACKSON, JR., age 75, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at his home. He was a retired delivery driver for Brown Distributing Co. and moved to Dandridge following his retirement. Harry enjoyed working in his yard, enjoyed hot rods and was a diehard Dale Earnhart fan. He was beloved husband, father, grandfather and people person...

Apr 18, 2016

DOROTHY L. HILL, age 90, of Jefferson City, TN passed away April 18, 2016 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was a member of Buffalo Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton B. Hill; and son, Ronald Hill. Survived by her daughter, Linda (Garry) Carr; daughter-in-law, Brenda Hill; grandchildren, Scott (Bernice) Hill, Angie (Joe) Raines,...

Apr 18, 2016

Anna Ruth Holt Sinard, age 81 of White Pine, went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Jefferson County Nursing Home in Dandridge. She was a long time member of Mt Zion Church of God in Baneberry. She is preceded in death by her husband Lon Houston Sinard, Sr., her parents, William D. and Molly Holt...

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...