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Michael David Murphy

Michael David Murphy

Sep 9, 2015

Michael David Murphy, known affectionately by many as "Big Mike," died Wednesday, September 9, 2015 after coming in contact with a high-voltage electric line. Originally from Dandridge, TN, Michael worked all over the country as a journeyman lineman and was in Florida when he died. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Brenda Murphy and an infant...

Belinda L. Jones

Belinda L. Jones

Sep 9, 2015

BELINDA L. JONES, age 47, of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, September 9, 2015 following a brief illness. She was born June 27, 1968 in Royal Oak, Michigan. Belinda was the office manager for the Jefferson County Soil Conservation office. Preceded in death by her father, Michael Mickey Miller; mother-in-law, Geneva Jones. She is survived by her husband,...

Michael Wynn McCarter

Michael Wynn McCarter

Sep 8, 2015

Michael Wynn McCarter, age 67, of White Pine, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, J.B. McCarter; mother, Susie McCarter Matthews. He is a retired employee of Lowe’s Morristown, and is of the Baptist faith. Survived by loving wife, Mary Reneau McCarter; children, Roger McCarter (Stacy),Anthony...

Roger (Rusty) Barry

Roger (Rusty) Barry

Sep 4, 2015

ROGER (RUSTY) BARRY, age 70 of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday morning, September 4, 2015. Roger was born in Santa Paula, CA. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; mother, Dusty Hutchinson; step-father, Ronn Hutchinson; brothers, Daniel (Esther), Douglas (Ana), William (Lorraine); step-children, Connie, Steven and Patti. Roger was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 57 years. A memorial service celebrating...

Richard Carl Manz

Richard Carl Manz

Sep 4, 2015

RICHARD CARL MANZ, age 63, of Dandridge,TN passed away at his home on September 4, 2015 due to his military service-connected disabilities. He was the son of the late James Carl Manz and Shirley Ann Manz of Niagara Falls, NY. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1968-1974 and was a Vietnam Veteran. Richard competed in Bodybuilding and...

Lucille Atkins Trent

Lucille Atkins Trent

Sep 4, 2015

LUCILLE ATKINS TRENT, age 64, of Morristown, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2015 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents, Alvis Atkins and Lola Clevenger; daughter, Michelle Ferrell Lilly; brothers, Gerald and Ray Atkins; sister, Betty Ann Atkins. She was a member of Mt. Vale Church...

Nancy E. Franklin

Nancy E. Franklin

Sep 3, 2015

NANCY E. FRANKLIN, age 74, of Life Care Center in Jefferson City, TN died on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Ft. Sanders Medical Center. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Polly Franklin; sister, Julia Coile; and brother, Pad Franklin. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn (Bill) McLeod of Rogersville, sister-in-law, Buddie Ruth Franklin of Jefferson...

Agnes Atherton

Agnes Atherton

Sep 3, 2015

AGNES ATHERTON, age 71, of New Market, TN (Dumplin community) passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Atherton, Sr.; son, Ronald Atherton, Jr. She is survived by son, Michael Atherton and wife, Kimberly; grandchildren, Shaun and Shaina West; great-grandchildren, Makayla Hensley and Kelsey Hensley, Caylan Olsen; brother, Ray Jones; several nieces and...

Ronald Woods

Ronald Woods

Sep 2, 2015

Ronald Wayne Woods, 69, a life long resident of Dandridge, TN, peacefully passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015, after an extended illness. Ron was the youngest son of the late William (Bill) Tinsley Woods and the late Georgie May Woods. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Woods Scott and Darlene Patterson Satterfield. Ron is survived by his...

Charles Richard Goff

Charles Richard Goff

Sep 1, 2015

CHARLES RICHARD GOFF, age 70, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital following an extended illness. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired insurance adjuster with over 25 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife, Judy Goff. Survived by daughter, Alicia (Dusty) Burch of Dandridge; sons, Ray (Melissa) Goff...

Betty Rose "Nana" Cate

Betty Rose "Nana" Cate

Sep 1, 2015

BETTY ROSE “NANA” CATE, age 58, went home to be with Our Lord on Tuesday morning, September 1, 2015 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born and raised in the Dumplin Community of New Market, the daughter of the late Fern Cate. She was also preceded in death by her twin nieces, Sarah and Samantha Brooks, and...

Kenneth "Red Dog"  Owen Mills

Kenneth "Red Dog" Owen Mills

Aug 31, 2015

KENNETH OWEN “RED DOG” MILLS, age 59, of Seymour, TN hauled his last load on August 31, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Swayney Mills; his son, Toby Mills and wife Jennifer; grandchildren, KJ, Griffin and Owen Cole; his daughter, Tammy Clifton and husband Crisso; granddaughter, Tashia Gray and husband David; great-grandchildren, Savana and Elijah;...

Elizabeth Purkey Killion

Elizabeth Purkey Killion

Aug 29, 2015

ELIZABETH PURKEY KILLION, age 89, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at her home on August 29, 2015. Visitation of family and friends was held on Monday at Farrar Funeral Home. Funeral service and burial will be held later this week in Defiance, OH. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME IN JEFFERSON CITY, TN 865-475-3892

John Edward Kerr

John Edward Kerr

Aug 27, 2015

JOHN EDWARD KERR, age 76, of Jefferson City, TN, passed away Thursday , August 27, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. A longtime resident of Jefferson City, John, a Tennessee licensed surveyor, owned Kerr Surveying Business for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Juanita Kerr; sisters, June Kerr, Mildred Rogers, Elizabeth Moody, Edith Kerr; brother,...

Lena Mae Pruitt

Lena Mae Pruitt

Aug 25, 2015

Lena Mae Pruitt, age 87, of White Pine, TN passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. She was a member of Morristown Baptist Tabernacle. She is preceded in death by her husband, James H. (Shorty) Pruitt; son James H. Pruitt Jr.; her parents, Pete and Mary Anna Fleck; also 2 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived...

James S. Johnson

James S. Johnson

Aug 25, 2015

JAMES S. JOHNSON, age 87, of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City, TN. James was born in Flank, FL on April 2, 1928 to George and Irene Johnson who preceded him in death. On March 5, 1966 he was united in marriage to Marguerite Kuehl, and along with her...

Oris R. Bennett

Oris R. Bennett

Aug 19, 2015

ORIS R. BENNETT, age 90, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was born August 7, 1925 in Hinton, West Virginia. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U. S. Navy and was of the Christian faith. Preceded in death by wife, Christin Bennett; mother and father, Russell...

Kathleen Shorter Graham

Kathleen Shorter Graham

Aug 18, 2015

KATHLEEN SHORTER GRAHAM passed into eternal salvation on August 18, 2015 in Dandridge, Tennessee at the age of 88. Kathleen is survived by her devoted husband of 70 years, Thomas W. Graham; children, Ronnie L. Graham and spouse Lynn Graham of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Ricky A. Graham and spouse Cathy Graham of Dandridge, Tennessee; granddaughter, Christy Graham; great grandchildren, Bridgette Graham,...

Wanda Cagle McAmis

Wanda Cagle McAmis

Aug 17, 2015

WANDA CAGLE McAMIS, age 65, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday morning, August 17, 2015. She was born in Newport, TN and raised in the Indian Creek Community of Jefferson County, the daughter of the late Bill and Artie Cagle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry McAmis; brother, Sheridan Cagle;...

Melinda Mae Loveday

Melinda Mae Loveday

Aug 17, 2015

MELINDA MAE LOVEDAY, age 54, of Dandridge, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 17, 2015. Throughout her three year bout with cancer her faith in God was unwavering and was an inspiration to many. Preceded in death by Mom (Agnes) and Dad (William) Lyon; brothers, Paul Lyon, Tommy Lyon; and nephew, Jerrod...