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Charles Gene Potter

Charles Gene Potter

May 11, 2023

 

CHARLES GENE POTTER, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2023. He was a good family man and would give anyone the world. Preceded in death by wife, Anna Lee Potter; daughter, Robin Valles; parents, Morgan and Virgie Potter; brothers, Norwood Potter and Clabe Potter.  He is survived by sons, Johnny...

Kenneth Russell Cagle

Kenneth Russell Cagle

May 11, 2023

Kenneth Russell Cagle, age 78, passed away peacefully, followed by an extended illness on May 11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Bernie (Hud) Cagle and Pauline Cagle, Brother Charles Cagle, and nephew Mark Cagle: He is survived by his wife Flora (Flo) Cagle with four children Steven Cagle, Toni Jo Compton (Tim), David Cagle (Carrie), and...

Bill Samples

Bill Samples

May 10, 2023

BILL SAMPLES, age 85, of Rutledge, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his home. He was retired from Carson Newman College. He was an avid singer for the Lord since he was saved. He was also a farmer and enjoyed breaking horses and mules. Preceded in death by parents, Tosh and Bernice (Fox)...

Margaret Ann Garrison

Margaret Ann Garrison

May 10, 2023

 

MARGARET ANN GARRISON, age 78 of Dandridge, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Berry Paul Laws and Nancy Elaine Crisp Laws; brothers, Jess Laws and Donald Ray Laws; and sister, Audrey Adkins. Margaret is survived by her husband, Sam Garrison; daughter, Melissa (Jeff) Hardy; grandchildren, Jenna (Tyler) Scott, Megan...

Samuel Z Haynes Sr

Samuel Z Haynes Sr

May 9, 2023

 

Samuel Zion Haynes, Sr. aged 72, of White Pine passed away on May 8, 2023 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare. He has escaped the confines of a weakened heart and body, leaving a loving family and many friends to grieve him. Sam was born to James Eugene and Alice Pauline (Cress) Haynes in Pennington Gap, Virginia the third of six children....

Larry D. Morgan

Larry D. Morgan

May 8, 2023

 

LARRY D. MORGAN, age 65 of Dandridge, TN, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. He attended Maury High School and was a carpenter for several building contractors. He was preceded in death by his father, J.T. Morgan. Larry is survived by his mother, Roxie Helen Morgan; sister, Judy Williamson; brothers, Gary, Billy and James Morgan; several nieces, nephews and...

Frances Ritter Horton

Frances Ritter Horton

May 7, 2023

 

 

FRANCES RITTER HORTON, age 84, of Dandridge, TN passed peacefully into eternity on May 7, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Tennessee and faithful Christ follower. Frances was born and raised in Washburn, TN. She graduated from Washburn High School as valedictorian in 1954 and from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1958. Frances was married to...

Mary Kathleen Poe

Mary Kathleen Poe

May 7, 2023

 

Mary Kathleen Poe, age 101 of Dandridge, passed away very peacefully at Tennova Turkey Creek on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Kathleen was a loving and caring soul that enjoyed being around friends and family, she never wanted anyone to go hungry, you could always find a meal at her house. She is one of six kids born to Buford...

Sherry Newman

Sherry Newman

May 7, 2023

 

SHERRY NEWMAN, age 73 of Kodak, TN, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Newman; daughter, Tammie Newman; parents, Lloyd Franklin Davis and Norma Morine (Chapin) Davis; and sister, Morine Snodgrass. Sherry is survived by her children, Bobby (Tonya) Newman, Dale (Julie) Newman, and Steve Newman; partner, Johnnie...

Alvin A Sartain

Alvin A Sartain

May 6, 2023

 

Alvin A Sartain, age 56 of Morristown passed away on May 6, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur A Sartain, grandparents, Fain and Stella Eller and wife Kim Sartain. He is survived by his mother, Diane Sartain, several aunts, uncles and cousins, with one special cousin, who was like his child, Conner Johnson.

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Michael Anthony Stazzone

Michael Anthony Stazzone

May 5, 2023

 

Michael Anthony Stazzone, age 67 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, May 5, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis Clark and Peter Stazzone, sister, Laura Schubert; brother, David Pursel; and stepmother, Rose Stazzone.

Michael leaves behind the love of his life, Denise Medeiros and dog, Babydoll; daughter, Michelle Breeden; special niece, Kacey; grandson, Michael...

Wishyka Heinesha Bonner

Wishyka Heinesha Bonner

May 4, 2023

Wishyka Heinesha Bonner, 27, born in Ahoskie, North Carolina, July 10th, 1995. Daughter, sister, mother, aunt, a young woman who loved deeply and was loved even greater. Wishyka went to be with the angels unexpectedly on May 4th, 2023.

She was a creative, beautiful soul with a laughter that was contageous to anyone around that heard it. She had a...

Billy Ray Taylor

Billy Ray Taylor

May 2, 2023

BILLY RAY TAYLOR, age 73, of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center. He was a member of Central Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Dewey and Norma Taylor; brothers, Dock, Jim, Bob and Roy; sister, Shirley; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mont and Julia Ellis. He...

Dorothy "Cookie" Bell

Dorothy "Cookie" Bell

Apr 30, 2023

 

Dorothy “Cookie” Bell, age 88 of Morristown, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was retired from American Enka. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.C and Margaret Holdway, her loving husband, Clarence Bell, brother, Raymond Holdway and his wife Norma, and several sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-law. She is survived by her nieces, Bonnie...

Darlene Foster York

Darlene Foster York

Apr 29, 2023

 

Darlene Foster York, age 66 of Morristown, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, following a brief illness. She was a 1974 graduate of Maury High School and worked at Tennessee Handbags, Anchor Brush and NCR before she retired. She is preceded in death by her parents, James W "Bulldog" Foster and Helen Nichols Foster; brothers, J.W. Foster, Steve...

Vivian Louise Thomas

Vivian Louise Thomas

Apr 28, 2023

Vivian Jarnagin Thomas, age 84 of Jefferson City, TN passed from this life April 28, 2023 at Jefferson Park Nursing Home.  She was preceded in death by parents, Robert (Bob) and Nancy Roach Jarnagin.  Vivian retired from teaching school for over 40 years, the last 25 at White Pine Elementary School.  She is survived by husband, William (Bill) Thomas of...

Scott Edward Laverty

Scott Edward Laverty

Apr 24, 2023

 

Scott Edward Laverty, age 62 of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday, April 24, 2023.

He was a retired Army veteran with 22 years of service, and 18 years with Overman International.

Scott is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Laverty; brothers, Randy and Joe Laverty; stepfather, John Boothby; and first wife, Arlene Laverty.

He is survived by his...

Mary Evelyn (Spoon) Pratt

Mary Evelyn (Spoon) Pratt

Apr 22, 2023

Mary Evelyn (Spoon) Pratt, age 87, born on December 3, 1935, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023.  She graduated from Rutledge High School, Valedictorian Class of 1954, and retired from Carson Newman University with twenty-three years of service.  She was a long-time member of Dandridge First Baptist Church, and within the past five years, a faithful member of New...

Karen Ann Hamrick

Karen Ann Hamrick

Apr 21, 2023

Karen Ann Hamrick, age 66 of Jefferson City, TN, passed away on April 21, 2023 at home.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was the Director of Nursing at Jefferson City Health and Rehab for 17 years.  She is and will always be remembered as being strong, smart, and caring.  She always went above and beyond to...

Emert Morgan

Emert Morgan

Apr 21, 2023

 

Emert Morgan of Rutledge, Tennessee, passed from this life and into eternity on April 21, 2023. He was born on April 16, 1942, and was age 81 at the time of his passing. Emert was a faithful member and deacon at Oakland Baptist Church and a member of the Gideons International.

He was a respected dairy and beef farmer...

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