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Beatrice Wilkerson

Beatrice Wilkerson

Jan 10, 2023

BEATRICE CHANDLER WILKERSON, age 80, of Jefferson City, TN departed life Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. She was a graduate of Austin High Class of 1961. She retired from the 1st Jefferson Memorial Hospital after 25+ years. She attended her family church of Boyd’s Creek Church of God in Sevierville many years, and became a member...

Betty Jo Thornton

Betty Jo Thornton

Jan 10, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Jo Thornton (nee McGaha) who returned to the Lord January 10, 2023. She was born on July 25, 1936 in Dandridge to Fuller and Lela McGaha. She is preceded in death by husband R.B. Thornton, husband Charles Bonham, siblings Bernice Gorrell, Robert “Bob” McGaha, Donald “Don” McGaha, Russell...

Michael Lynn Coleman

Michael Lynn Coleman

Jan 10, 2023

 

MICHAEL L. COLEMAN, age 73, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on January 10, 2023 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by wife, Peggy “Drue” Coleman. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He is survived by his son, Steven Coleman; brother, Charles Coleman (Linda); sister, Saundra Hillman (Kyle); several nieces and nephews. Graveside service...

Billy D Otterman

Billy D Otterman

Jan 8, 2023

 

BILLY OTTERMAN, age 60, of Dandridge, TN passed away at his home on January 8, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Billie D. Otterman and Virginia Marie Cook Otterman; and sisters, Glenda Mae Hart and Judy Boling. Billy is survived by his wife, Joanne Otterman; children, David (Tanya) Running, Jason (Makaylah) Running, and Amy Hauk; grandchildren,...

Billy Ray Fain

Billy Ray Fain

Jan 8, 2023

 

BILLY RAY FAIN, age 69, of Morristown, TN, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023. Billy was a truck driver for over 50 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray Fain and Vola Cate; and daughter, Linda Shaffer. Billy is survived by his loving wife, Joann Fain; children, Mack Foster and Debbie Salisbury; daughter-in-law, Christina Foster and...

Carl Carter Hodge

Carl Carter Hodge

Jan 8, 2023

 

Mr. Carl Carter Hodge departed this life at Tennova Hospital in Knoxville on Sunday, January 8, 2023, after a lingering illness.  Carl is preceded in death by his parents, Carter Jr. and Juanita Hodge; sisters, Darlene Hodge Russell and Kathleen Hodge; and brother, Johnny.

Carl joined Martha Davis Baptist Church at an early age. He attended Jefferson Elementary and...

Sanford Eugene Jinks

Sanford Eugene Jinks

Jan 8, 2023

Sanford Eugene “Gene” Jinks, 77, of Dandridge, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 8th, 2022.

He was born in Kingsport, TN, on October 7th, 1945. He was married to Norma Jinks since June 13, 1963.

He worked for many years in the construction industry and was known for his hard work and dedication. More importantly, he was committed to his...

Vincent Joseph Clossey

Vincent Joseph Clossey

Jan 7, 2023

 

Vincent (Vinnie) Joseph Clossey Jr. passed away peacefully at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on 1/7/2023 at 6:26 p.m. at the age of 86.   

Vinnie was born on 4/2/1936 in Jersey City, NJ. He was the only child of the late Veronica Cook Clossey and Vincent J. Clossey, Sr. He married Katherine (Kay) A. Willms on June 15, 1958 who predeceased...

Priscilla A Bailey

Priscilla A Bailey

Jan 7, 2023

 

Priscilla A. Bailey, age 82 of White Pine, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Jefferson Park of Dandridge. Priscilla was born on December 17, 1940 to James and Jennie Mae Bailey who has preceded her in death. She is survived by her cousins, Suzie Shaffer, Gordon Pack and Anna Joyce Northern. Priscilla graduated from White Pine School...

Glenn Mack Cate

Glenn Mack Cate

Jan 5, 2023

 

Glenn Mack Cate, age 75,  is singing in the presence of God now after passing from this earth on January 5, 2023.  A lifelong member of the Dumplin community, he was a Piedmont school custodian and bus driver, church music director, Sunday school teacher,  and was bass singer in the singing Cate family and the Dumplin Church men's quartet. ...

Pauline Underwood Ivy

Pauline Underwood Ivy

Jan 5, 2023

 

Pauline Underwood Ivy, age 92 of White Pine, passed away at Life Care of Jefferson City on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Pauline was a lifetime member of Leadvale Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Roxie Underwood, sisters, Audrey and Sara Underwood, husband, Orville Ivy. She is survived by her children, Jack Henry, Ruble...

Carrol L Young

Carrol L Young

Jan 5, 2023

 

Carrol L. Young, age 83 of Dandridge passed away Thursday, January 6, 2023 at Fort Sanders Hospital.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Tipton Young and Gladys Lewis Young, wife Selma Young and a son, Bryan Young.

 

Carrol is survived by his son, Brett (Terri) Young, daughters, Teila (Brent) Walker and Karen (Jeff) Whittaker,...

Stephen "Steve" Kenneth Manley

Stephen "Steve" Kenneth Manley

Jan 4, 2023

 

Stephen “Steve” Kenneth Manley, loving husband, father, and Pop, age 61, of New Market, TN went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2023. Steve devoted his life to serving God and caring for his family. Spending most of his life working on the farm, Steve grew into a strong, determined, compassionate Christian. He never knew a stranger...

Damian Tanner Hall

Damian Tanner Hall

Jan 3, 2023

 

Damian Tanner Hall “Tan Man”, age 18 of Dandridge passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. 

He is preceded in death by his papaw, Randy Boling, mamaw, Susan Scott, great grandparents, Lefford and Frances Patterson and Doan and Pearl Boling.

Tanner is survived by his dog, Mr. Biscuit, parents, Shane and Jennifer Boling Hall, brother, Randy Hall (Ashton), nephew, Ryder...

Courtney E Pitts

Courtney E Pitts

Jan 3, 2023

 

Courtney E. Bright Pitts, age 24 of Cosby, passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 7 years, Ryker A. Pitts, sons, Noah Paul Holmes and Leland Arley Pitts, father, Lonnie (Carrie) Bright, mother, Amanda Bright, sisters, Kristen Bright and Jessica Bright, grandmothers, Arlene Jenkins and Carolyn Bales, great-uncle...

Pauline Collins

Pauline Collins

Jan 2, 2023

Pauline Collins, age 95 of New Market, TN, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Mack Collins, and son, Ronnie Collins.  She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Clyde) Morie, sons, David M. Collins, Bart (Judy) Collins, and Larry (Betty) Collins, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and...

Everette W. Fraley

Everette W. Fraley

Jan 1, 2023

Everette W Fraley, age 79 of White Pine, passed away at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems on Sunday, January 1, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 3:00 pm in the sanctuary of Jesus is God Holiness Church, 1342 Hwy TN-35, Parrotsville, TN 37843. He will be laid to rest next to his parents in...

L. C. McCampbell

L. C. McCampbell

Jan 1, 2023

 

L.C. McCampbell, age 78 of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023.  He was a member of the French Broad Valley Baptist Church of Kodak and was retired from Asarco Mines after 30 years of service and the Jefferson Co. Sanitation Dept. after 18 years of service.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace McCampbell and...

Joan Welch Rowan

Joan Welch Rowan

Dec 31, 2022

 

Joan Welch Rowan, age 87 of Sanford, FL formerly of Dandridge, TN passed away December 31, 2022.  She was a 1955 graduate of Maury High School and was a business school graduate in Nashville, TN.  Following graduation of the business school, she was a secretary for Catholic Charities of Nashville and then went on to be a manager for...

Robert LeVern Landrum

Robert LeVern Landrum

Dec 29, 2022

 

Our Son  Robert LeVern Landrum has gone on to be with the Father. He was a kind soul who suffered mental issues. His Grandparents Howard LeVern Swain, Addie Louise Swain the son of Robert Harold Landrum and Mary Lou Landrum, sister Shannon Landrum Smith. He will be greatly missed. Ride high on your Harley my son!   A graveside...

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