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Bobby Mack Thacker

Bobby Mack Thacker

Dec 12, 2022

Bobby Mack Thacker, age 90, passed away December 12, 2022, after complications from COVID and a long history of heart disease.  He was born on February 26, 1932 in Austinville, VA.  He served in the U.S. Air Force in Japan during the Korean War.  He was a long-time employee of the New Jersey Zinc Mine until it closed.  He was...

Alex Allen Phipps Sr.

Alex Allen Phipps Sr.

Dec 11, 2022

Reverend Alex Phipps, Sr., of New Market, TN was called to be home with Jesus on December 11, 2022 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 15, 1954 at Jefferson Memorial in Jefferson City, TN. He was united in marriage to his devoted wife, Connie on December 29, 1995. Reverend Phipps was a devoted faithful member at Youngs...

Shelia Eslinger Hutchison

Shelia Eslinger Hutchison

Dec 11, 2022

SHELIA ESLINGER HUTCHISON, age 67, of New Market, TN passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at home. Preceded in death by parents, Alger and Verna Eslinger; and aunt, Ethel Anderson. She is survived by her soulmate, Mark Bull; daughter, Nikki Newman (Adam); sister, Ginger Withers (Jody); niece, Heather Merook (Jacob); nephew, Will Withers; great niece and great nephew, India and...

Alice "Sue" Shelton

Alice "Sue" Shelton

Dec 10, 2022

Alice Faye Shelton, commonly known as "Sue" passed away at Newport Medical Center on Saturday, December 10, 2022. In keeping with Sue's wishes a Private Graveside Service was held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 and was laid to rest beside her husband, Robert Shelton.

David N. Young

David N. Young

Dec 9, 2022

David N. Young, age 89 of Jefferson City, TN, left this world for his heavenly home on Friday, December 9, 2022 after a brief illness.  He had a wonderful career as a history professor at Carson-Newman University.  He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City with a strong faith in Jesus Christ.  He was an...

James Luther Newman

James Luther Newman

Dec 8, 2022

 

James L. Newman, age 71 of Dandridge passed away Thursday morning, December 8, 2022 at James H. Quillen Veterans Medical Center.  He was a member of Jefferson City Church of God and served in the Army.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles S. Newman Sr. and Audra Clinton Newman, brothers, Carl, Roy, Charles, Nelson and Joe...

Larry Eugene Smith

Larry Eugene Smith

Dec 6, 2022

 

Larry Eugene Smith, age 68 of Morristown Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2022. Larry was saved at an early age and of the Baptist faith. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He spent most of his career in the construction of homes, and fire and restoration for the latter part of his...

Adam S. Davenport

Adam S. Davenport

Dec 6, 2022

 

ADAM S. DAVENPORT, age 48 of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, December 6, 2022, at his home following an extended illness.  He worked in commercial sales for Lawn Care Services prior to becoming disabled.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Heather Stewart Davenport and is survived by his daughter, Destiny Kay (Ethan) Elliott; son, Devin Shea Davenport;...

Wendell Ross Bacon

Wendell Ross Bacon

Dec 6, 2022

Wendell Ross Bacon, age 83, departed from his earthly home on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, and entered the heavenly realm. Wendell was born on March 13, 1939, in Morristown, TN to the union of Elmer and Geneva Bacon. His parents, and sister, Ann, preceded him in death. 

Wendell attended Martha Davis Baptist Church from September of 1987 until he became...

David Lawrence Branch

David Lawrence Branch

Dec 4, 2022

DAVID LAWRENCE BRANCH, age 63, of Knoxville, TN entered into eternal rest on December 4, 2022 at home. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church and retired as a mail carrier for the Powell Post Office.  Preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lawrence Branch and LaVernea Mae Farris Branch; daughter, Jamie Owens Kent; brothers, Darrell West, Jeffrey D....

Jean Estella Hedges

Jean Estella Hedges

Dec 4, 2022

Jean Estella Hedges, age 93 of Jefferson City, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 4th at Jefferson Memorial Hospital.  She was born on September 14, 1929, in Washington, D.C.  She lived in Washington, D.C. until she was married.  She was preceded in death by her father, Linwood Earl Smith, her mother, Mabel Estella Tate Smith, her husband, Ernest C. Hedges,...

Jerry Michael Morie

Jerry Michael Morie

Dec 4, 2022

Jerry Michael Morie, age 65 of White Pine, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, December 4, 2022. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Dorothy Workman Hamilton

Dorothy Workman Hamilton

Dec 3, 2022

DOROTHY WORKMAN HAMILTON, age 92, of Jefferson City, TN passed away December 3, 2022 at home. She was a minister, homemaker, and the mother of ten. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Hamilton, Sr.; parents, Molly Mae Bowens Workman and Nimrod Workman; children, Wanda Ann Hamilton, John Thomas Hamilton and William Robert Hamilton, Jr. She is...

Linda Lou Nash Odom

Linda Lou Nash Odom

Dec 3, 2022

 

Linda Lou Nash Odom Best, age 64 of Jefferson City, passed away suddenly at Jefferson Memorial Hospital on Saturday, December 3,2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Troy and Pansy Nash, brother Troy W Nash, sister Diane Coffey, best friend Regina Hurley. She is survived by her loving son, Travis Odom of Maryville, granddaughters, Maeson Odom of Maryville,...

Margaret Brackins

Margaret Brackins

Dec 2, 2022

 

MARGARET SUE (ONBEY) BRACKINS, age 83 of Seymour, TN passed away Friday, December 2, 2022.  She was the daughter of the late John and Ella Mae (McAllister) Onbey. Margaret was a retired Registered Nurse and did volunteer work following her retirement and was once awarded volunteer of the year.  She was preceded in death by her parents and son,...

Patricia Ann Johnson

Patricia Ann Johnson

Dec 2, 2022

 

 

Patricia Ann Johnson, age 87 of Dandridge passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 following an extended illness. She was a caretaker of many patients over the years while in home health care.  Patricia and LeRoy attended New Beginnings Church of God in Dandridge.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Thelma Seele, grandson, David Steger,...

Douglas Leon Branner

Douglas Leon Branner

Dec 2, 2022

 

Douglas Leon Branner, age 64 of Dandridge passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at Serenity House in Morristown.  Doug loved the Tennessee Vols and the New England Patriots football teams.  He was a sweet-tempered man who was good to everyone.  He lived his life to the fullest.  Doug attended Bethel Presbyterian Church as a youth. Although he never joined...

Gilford "Gil" Lynn Bowman

Gilford "Gil" Lynn Bowman

Nov 30, 2022

GILFORD LYNN “GIL” BOWMAN, age 92 of Dandridge, TN, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Dandridge, Brazelton Lodge #190 F.&AM, and Order of the Eastern Star #438. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and the Korean Conflict. He retired from South Central Bell after...

John Ell Adkins Jr.

John Ell Adkins Jr.

Nov 30, 2022

 

JOHN ELL ADKINS, Jr., age 46 of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Greasey Creek, KY, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in Knoxville. He was a member of Full Gospel Ministry and previously worked at The Point in Dandridge. He was a loving father and husband, and he never met a stranger. John is preceded in death by his parents,...

Michael Edward Gray

Michael Edward Gray

Nov 29, 2022

Michael Edward Gray, age 68 of New Market, TN passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital.  Mike loved the Green Bay Packers, fishing, and had a great love of animals especially dogs. Started his retail career with Cas Walker and retired from Walmart after 33 years of service. He spent his retirement devoted to caring for his...

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