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Iris Louise Sikes

Iris Louise Sikes

Jul 9, 2011

IRIS LOUISE SIKES, age 64, of Dandridge, TN passed away at Jefferson Memorial Hospital on Saturday, July 9, 2011 after a lingering illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frances Marion Moore and Grace Whittenbarger Moore; and mother, Wanda Patterson Moore. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Jim Sikes; daughters, Wanda and husband Jerry Watson,...

Lillard G. Patterson

Lillard G. Patterson

Jul 7, 2011

LILLARD G. PATTERSON, age 64, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011. He was the son of the late Lefford and Frances Lindsey Patterson. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, he is survived by his wife, Faye Coffey Patterson; children, jay, Ricky, Cletus, David and Doug Patterson; sisters, Evelyn Foland, Freda Mae Jones, Helen Tipton and Darlene...

Ben H. "Buster" Miller

Ben H. "Buster" Miller

Jul 7, 2011

BEN H. ?BUSTER? MILLER, local business man, of Jefferson City, TN, age 79, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on July 7, 2011. He was a loving husband, father; devoted son, and member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Ben owned and operated Downtown Market of Jefferson City and also worked for several years at Hamilton Bank in...

Mary Jo Quarles

Mary Jo Quarles

Jul 7, 2011

MARY JO QUARLES, age 81, of Leander, TX passed away on July 7, 2011 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Ruth Rogers; husband, Gerald R. Quarles; son, Dale L. Quarles; and special friend, Galen Burge. She is survived by son, Jerry L. Quarles and wife, Gayle of Leander, TX; grandson, Kelly R. Quarles...

Elsie Elizabeth Winstead

Elsie Elizabeth Winstead

Jul 6, 2011

ELSIE ELIZABETH WINSTEAD, age 88, of Greenwood, SC and formerly of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Hospice House following an extended illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Winstead and brother, Joe C. Bailey. She was much loved and will be greatly...

Margaret Josephine (Josie) Jones Capshaw

Margaret Josephine (Josie) Jones Capshaw

Jul 6, 2011

MARGARET JOSEPHINE (JOSIE) JONES CAPSHAW, age 75, of White Pine, TN passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System after a long illness. She was a member of Morristown Church of Christ, a former member of Leadvale Ladies Home Demonstration Club, and the White Pine Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Josie was retired from the White...

Carol M. Roberts

Carol M. Roberts

Jul 5, 2011

CAROL M. ROBERTS, of Talbott, TN passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville following a brief illness. She was employed as a registered nurse at Jefferson Memorial Hospital for many years. She is preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Ruth Matousek; brother, Ed Matousek. She is survived by her loving husband, Rick Roberts; son,...

Charles Augustus Cleek

Charles Augustus Cleek

Jul 3, 2011

CHARLES AUGUSTUS CLEEK, age 82, of Jefferson City, TN died Sunday, July 3, 2011 at St. Mary?s Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Kingsport, TN to the late Hagen and Myrtle (Albright) Cleek. Mr. Cleek served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from TVA Electrical Design Division in Knoxville, TN. He was very proud of his time...

Margaret "Peggy" Jean Hamer Nolan

Margaret "Peggy" Jean Hamer Nolan

Jun 30, 2011

MARGARET ?PEGGY? JEAN HAMER NOLAN, age 68, of Cleveland, OH, passed away on June 30, 2011 at Jefferson City, TN. She was born on February 19, 1943 in White Township, PA. Preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Hamer; sister, Judith Hamer; and brother, Lawrence Paul Hamer. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Lea and Tom Bosse of Jefferson...

Ruble Miller

Ruble Miller

Jun 29, 2011

RUBLE MILLER, age 74, of New Market, TN (Piedmont community) passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 29, 2011 following a long battle with cancer. He was born August 25, 1936, the son of the late Dave and Carolyn Brogan Miller. Ruble was a member of the Piedmont Baptist Church and was recently retired from the Jefferson County School Bus Garage after...

G. B. Smelcer

G. B. Smelcer

Jun 26, 2011

G. B. SMELCER, age 88, of Dandridge, TN (Chestnut Hill community) passed away Sunday evening, June 26, 2011 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Lloyd and Lettie Rainwater Smelcer. G. B. was a long time employee of Tennessee Handbags and enjoyed farming and fishing and outdoor activities with his family. He was a...

Milton "Windy" Ferguson,

Milton "Windy" Ferguson,

Jun 23, 2011

MILTON "WINDY" FERGUSON, SR., age 76, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011. Windy was employed for many years in management with the Pride Oil Co. He was a veteran of the US Navy, an avid Tennesse Vols fan who also enjoyed fishing, gardening and time with pets. Preceded in death by his sister, Zenitjh Farrick. He is...

Beulah Swaggerty Nelson

Beulah Swaggerty Nelson

Jun 19, 2011

BEULAH SWAGGERTY NELSON, age 97, of Kodak, TN passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011. She was a member of Paw Paw Hollow Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd Nelson; parents, Hamilton and Nannie Swaggerty; brothers, Hobert, Edd, Lonas, Creed and Robert Swaggerty; sisters, Irene Farmer and Ona Farmer. Survived by son, Eddie and wife Ruth Ann Nelson; niece,...

Pauline McMillian Rinehart

Pauline McMillian Rinehart

Jun 19, 2011

Pauline McMillian Rinehart, age 84, of White Pine, TN passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011 at her home. She was born on September 15, 1926 in Parrottsville, Tennessee to Lora Irene Trentham and Robert McMillian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Rinehart; and son, Gary Dale Rinehart. She is survived by her daughters, Sherry Price and special...

Paxton Daniel Pratt

Paxton Daniel Pratt

Jun 19, 2011

PAXTON DANIEL PRATT, age 37, of Bean Station, TN passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clayton and Louise Pratt and Carl Cotter. Survived by his wife, April Pratt; daughter, Paxee Pratt; son, Colby Pratt; and step- daughter, Marlee West; parents, Dan and Debi Pratt; sister, Amber (Daniel) Roberts; grandmother, Wilma Cotter; father...

Helen Helton Cloninger

Helen Helton Cloninger

Jun 19, 2011

HELEN HELTON CLONINGER, age 75, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully June 19, 2011 following a brief illness. For the past 19 years, Helen immersed herself in mission work in Benin, West Africa, where she was able to raise funds to build a medical clinic, a school, and an orphanage. After 20 years of being separated, Helen and Raymond...

Elizabeth Gaines Henry

Elizabeth Gaines Henry

Jun 17, 2011

Elizabeth Gaines Henry, age 46, of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday, June 17, 2011 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was of the Methodist faith. She was a graduate of Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park, FL, attended Florida State University, former employee of Walt Disney World and member of the DAR. Survived by husband, James W. Henry of Dandridge; daughter,...

James Allen Fraley

James Allen Fraley

Jun 17, 2011

JAMES ALLEN FRALEY, age 74, of White Pine, TN and formerly of Lodi, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011 at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital following a lingering illness. He was of the Baptist faith. He was born in Floyd County, KY to the late Anna and Lacy Fraley. He was a veteran of the US Navy and retired from...

Clon Matthews

Clon Matthews

Jun 12, 2011

CLON MATTHEWS, age 78, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Thomas Matthews; parents, Lee Arlie and Ruth Matthews; brothers, Cebern, Ora and Harold; sisters, Pauline and Patricia. He is survived by his sons, Tony (Jane) Matthews, and Barry Matthews; daughter, Debbie (Dave) Standridge; grandson, Chris and wife...

Betty Jo Goforth Farrar

Betty Jo Goforth Farrar

Jun 12, 2011

BETTY JO GOFORTH FARRAR, age 78, of White Pine, TN passed away Sunday morning, June 12, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Gus and Tina Kimbrough Goforth of McMinn Co. Betty was active and well known in the White Pine community where she faithfully worked along side her husband Joe in caring for and assisting families at Farrar...