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Helen Jean Taylor

Helen Jean Taylor

Jan 23, 2023

 

Helen Jean Taylor, age 84, passed away on January 23, 2023 at Jefferson Park Nursing Home in Dandridge, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Taylor; parents, Grant and Nora Nicley, and son, Jackie Taylor. She is survived by her sons, Johnny (Terri) Taylor, David (Rhonda) Taylor, and Jeff (Janice) Taylor, Sr.; grandchildren, Jessica (CJ) Williams,...

Velma Samples

Velma Samples

Jan 22, 2023

VELMA SAMPLES - 94, of White Pine passed away January 22, 2023, at home peacefully with her family at her side. Velma was one of five children; Gaveta Chaney, Eldridge Denton, Murphy Denton, and Floyd Denton, born to the late Oscar and Josie Montana Denton. Velma had other close family members to include nieces and nephew; Sue Layman, Duane Denton,...

Richard J. Arsenault

Richard J. Arsenault

Jan 22, 2023

 

 

RICHARD J. ARSENAULT, age 80, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at 11:28 a.m. Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served eight years and one tour in Vietnam. He retired from North American Phillips. Preceded in death by his parents...

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Jan 22, 2023

 

JAMES H. STERLING, 84 years old, of Greeneville, TN, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on January 22, 2023 at his home after a struggle with major illnesses. He was a very kind and caring person who enjoyed telling jokes, a variety of music, and building computers. After graduating from U.T. Knoxville his major employment was spent in the agriculture...

Bertie Lucille Sane

Bertie Lucille Sane

Jan 21, 2023

 

Bertie Lucille Sane, age 76, of Dandridge, TN, passed away at her sister’s home, Flora Butterworth, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Guy Sane; mother, Hattie Gregg Sane; brothers, Athan Sane, L.V. Sane, and Alton Sane; sisters, Vala Mae Sane, Mary Belle Daniels, Margarett Sue Sane; brothers-in-law, Earl Butterworth, Jr., Emmitt Colbern...

Evelyn Ann Bryan

Evelyn Ann Bryan

Jan 21, 2023

 

Evelyn Ann Bryan, age 81 of Dandridge, TN, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Bryan; parents, birth father, Paul Wilson, stepfather, Robert Mowery, mother, Kathryn French Mowery; and infant daughter Pamila Bryan. She is survived by son and daughter -in- law, Sam and Stephanie Bryan;...

Selma Rhea Russell

Selma Rhea Russell

Jan 21, 2023

Selma Rhea Russell, age 83 of Strawberry Plains, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Jefferson Park Nursing Home.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Viva Henderson, step father, S.F. “Bess” Henderson, and brother, Bill Sprinkle.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She retired from Southern Bell after 30 years of service.  She is survived by...

Mary Elizabeth Killian

Mary Elizabeth Killian

Jan 20, 2023

 

Mary Elizabeth Collins-Killian, 89, of Dandridge went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023 following a short hospitalization. She is survived by sister, Jean Perry, daughter and son-in-law, Loretta & David Peters, sons and daughters-in-law, Robert “Bob” & Vikki Killian, Brent & Mary Lee Killian, grandchildren Christopher & Ryan Peters, Jonathan, David, and Matthew Killian, Jada...

Shirley Marie Osborne

Shirley Marie Osborne

Jan 20, 2023

Shirley Marie Osborne, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at her home.  Shirley was born on December 25, 1948 to Frank and Mary Faye Woolard.  She is preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Waites, brothers, Dennis and David Woolard, brother-in-law, Roger Osborne, sisters-in-law, Phyllis Hayes and Geraldine Moore.  She was a member of Browns Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. ...

H. Doyle Alexander

H. Doyle Alexander

Jan 19, 2023

 

H. Doyle Alexander, age 91 of White Pine, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Doyle was superintendent and the oldest living member of Beth-Car United Methodist Church, a Korean War veteran where he served in the Navy, retired from American Enka and Snyder’s Auto Parts. Doyle was very active in the...

Mike W Williams

Mike W Williams

Jan 17, 2023

 

Mike W. Williams, age 65 of New Market passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023.  He was retired from the UT Steam Plant in Knoxville.  Mike loved his daughter, was a doting grandfather to his grandchildren and was an avid fisherman.

He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Barbara Loveday Williams, and sisters, Tammy Hunt and Angie...

Juanita Pearl Shepherd

Juanita Pearl Shepherd

Jan 15, 2023

 

Juanita P Shepherd, age 78, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2023. She is preceded in death by her adoring husband, William Alfred Shepherd, her parents, Fred and Jewel Lane as well as her siblings, James, Mack and Flo Byrd. She is survived by her sister, Annette Underwood, her loving children, Chris (Margie) Shepherd, Maria Collins, Robert (Tracy) Shepherd,...

Richard Lynn Donahoo

Richard Lynn Donahoo

Jan 15, 2023

 

Richard L. Donahoo, age 83, of Dandridge, TN passed away on January 15, 2023 at Charter Senior Living in Jefferson City, TN.  

He was a retired boilermaker, an Army Veteran, and a lifelong farmer.  Preceded in death by parents Lynn and Reba Donahoo, wife, Dorothy "Cotton" Donahoo, life mate Charlotte McKay, and brother Bill Donahoo.   He is survived by...

June C. LeFevers

June C. LeFevers

Jan 14, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we had to say goodbye to our beautiful and loving mother, June LeFevers. She went to be with the Lord after a sudden illness. June was born on June 15, 1926 and passed away on January 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter LeFevers; parents, Willard and Hattie...

Cheryl Charlene Vance

Cheryl Charlene Vance

Jan 13, 2023

 

On Friday, January 13th, 2023, Cheryl Mayberry Vance passed away peacefully in her home in Dandridge, TN, at the age of seventy three. 

Cheryl was an accomplished pianist in her early years, and traveled many places with her parents in her youth.  Her father, Abe Mayberry, was her superhero, and she looked up to him greatly. Cheryl earned a...

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...

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