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Wayne J. Maples

Wayne J. Maples

Apr 29, 2015

WAYNE J. MAPLES, age 65 of Talbott, TN passed away Wednesday morning, April 29, 2015 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Wilder Maples; daughter, Amanda; grandchildren, Cameron and Calib; sisters, Edna Tolliver, Myrna (Bruce) Friske; brother, Joe (Ann) Maples; brother-in-law, James Williamson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, James and Brenda Wilder and...

Judson Allen Douglas

Judson Allen Douglas

Apr 27, 2015

Judson Allen Douglas, born 6/1/25 in Newport, TN, died Monday April 27 at his daughter's home in Southport, NC. "Doug" is survived by his only child, Peggy Douglas Waterman and son in law Bill. Doug resided at the farm with Peggy and Bill since the passing of his beloved wife Georgia May Reese four years prior. They both passed in...

Alyssa Zepeda

Alyssa Zepeda

Apr 26, 2015

ALYSSA ZEPEDA, age 20, passed away suddenly April 26, 2015 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was a member of the Catholic faith and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. She was a 2013 graduate of Jefferson County High School and currently attending Walters State Community College, where she was pursuing a teaching career. She was currently a...

Cleophas "Clee" Johnson

Cleophas "Clee" Johnson

Apr 23, 2015

CLEOPHAS “CLEE” JOHNSON, age 87, of New Market, TN passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was of the Baptist faith, and was the owner/operator of Johnson Clearing for over 40 years. Preceded in death by son, Johnny Phil Johnson; parents, Chalmers and Alza Johnson; two brothers and two sisters. Survived by...

Robert "Bob" White

Robert "Bob" White

Apr 22, 2015

Robert “Bob” White, age 71, of White Pine, TN passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 after a brief illness. He attended Leadvale Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Nannie White; daughter, JoEllen White; sister, Shirley Meaders; brother, Eddie White; aunt, Faye Brady; and father-in-law; Boots Belcher. He is survived by...

Ray Nell (Mimie) Stewart Crockett

Ray Nell (Mimie) Stewart Crockett

Apr 21, 2015

RAY NELL (MIMIE) STEWART CROCKETT, age 85, born in Sparta, TN, passed away on April 21, 2015 at Jefferson County Nursing Home Green Houses Franklin Cottage in Dandridge, TN. She worked at Bike Athletic for many years and prior to that at Knox Stove Works, and was a graduate of Knox Business College. She was a member of Strawberry Plains...

Mary E. Wine

Mary E. Wine

Apr 20, 2015

MARY E. WINE, age 84, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday evening, April 20, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Niles and Amanda Wine, and was preceded in death by her brother, Elmer Wine. Mary was a member of the French Broad Baptist Church and was a retired secretary from the University of Tennessee Public Relations Deptartment after...

Estelle Heron

Estelle Heron

Apr 19, 2015

ESTELLE HERON, age 89, of Dandridge, TN formerly of Lapeer, MI passed away Sunday evening, April 19, 2015 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was born November 20, 1925 in Louann, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Jacob and Alby Irick Spitzer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Millard Heron; grandson, Benjamin...

Betty Jean Denton Stipes

Betty Jean Denton Stipes

Apr 18, 2015

BETTY JEAN DENTON STIPES, age 79, 0f Dandridge, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at her home. She was a faithful and active member of the French Broad Church of the Brethren, White Pine, TN for many years, where she served as Financial Secretary and Sunday school Treasurer, as well as...

Wylie George Hammond

Wylie George Hammond

Apr 18, 2015

WYLIE HAMMOND, age 68, of Dandridge, TN completed his life journey on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Wylie George Hammond was born May 15, 1946, a son of Elliott and Helen (Benner) Hammond, in Lincoln, NE. He graduated from Bloomington High School, received a Bachelor’s Degree from Mankato State University and his Master’s Degree from University of the Americas in Pueblo,...

Virginia A. McNatt

Virginia A. McNatt

Apr 16, 2015

VIRGINIA A. McNATT, age 76, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, April 16, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. She was born October 15, 1938 in Grand Forks, North Dakota the daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret Scheel Stienberg. Virgina was of the Luthern faith and was a former beautician in Fargo, ND and Plano, TX....

Nancy Lindsey

Nancy Lindsey

Apr 16, 2015

NANCY LINDSEY, age 75, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015. Preceded by parents, Seldon and Reva Lindsey; brother, Kenneth Lindsey. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church, an educator for Jefferson County School system for many years, and a member of Friends of the Library. She is survived by many cousins, family and...

Cherlyl (Sherrie) Lynn Floyd

Cherlyl (Sherrie) Lynn Floyd

Apr 14, 2015

CHERLYL (SHERRIE) LYNN FLOYD, age 56, of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly at 1:39 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at UT Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Floyd; father, Burl Smith; brother, Allen Smith; and grandparents. Sherrie is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Ronnie Floyd; daughters, Tina Floyd Gardner and husband Josh...

Judy Smith Simpson

Judy Smith Simpson

Apr 9, 2015

JUDY SMITH SIMPSON, of New Market, TN, formerly of High Point, NC, went to her heavenly home on April 9, 2015. She was a member of Jefferson City Christian Church, and a registered nurse and case manager at Eckman Freeman. Judy was a devoted wife, mother, mimi and friend to all that knew her. Preceding her in death were her...

Ida Bell Smith

Ida Bell Smith

Apr 6, 2015

Ida Bell Smith, age 80, of White Pine, TN went home to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Lakeway Regional Hospital. She was a faithful member of Leadvale Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Homer Lewis Smith; parents, Harley and Chassie Waites; brothers, J.T and Edward Waites. She is survived by...

Donald Hugh Thorpe

Donald Hugh Thorpe

Apr 6, 2015

DONALD HUGH THORPE, age 61, born August 10, 1954, lived his dream to the fullest driving his 18 wheeler from coast to coast for forty years until his health suddenly took it from him. He died at home in Jefferson County on April 6, 2015. Preceded in death by mother, Trula Mae Thorpe and father Hugh Roger Thorpe, and brother-in-law,...

Kenneth Wayne Stanaford

Kenneth Wayne Stanaford

Apr 6, 2015

Kenneth Wayne Stanaford, age 73 of White Pine, passed away at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, on Monday, April 6, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a special friend to many. He was a member of North Corbin Missionary Baptist Church, Corbin, KY, and retired owner of Stanaford’s Market in White Oak, TN. He is preceded in...

Edward A. Collins, Jr.

Edward A. Collins, Jr.

Apr 5, 2015

EDWARD A. COLLINS, JR., age 90, of Jefferson City, TN passed away April 5, 2015. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Jefferson City. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran, having served in the U. S. Navy with the rank of ETC. After his naval career he...

Jimmy R. Talley

Jimmy R. Talley

Apr 5, 2015

Jimmy R. Talley, age 69, of White Pine, TN passed away at his home on Easter Sunday, after a long lingering illness. Jimmy is a retired Foundry worker from MAHLE in Morristown. He is preceded in death by his sons; Ben Watkins and Gary Talley, brothers; Gerald and Gary Talley, and his parents; Roger and Helen Talley. He is survived...

Margaret (Peggy) Ann Holsclaw Welch

Margaret (Peggy) Ann Holsclaw Welch

Apr 4, 2015

Margaret Anne (Peggy) Holsclaw Welch left her family on 4 April 2015. Surviving are her son Michael Shawn Welch and daughter-in-law Jennifer Erickson Welch, of Union, Kentucky; her daughter Laura Shannon Welch Miller, and son-in-law Alex Miller, of New Market, Tennessee; her niece and nephew Lisa Smith, of Springfield, TN and Graham Watts, of Clarksville, TN; grandchildren Bran Miller and...