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Deborah McMurtery Wise

Deborah McMurtery Wise

Apr 9, 2023

 

Deborah McMurtery Wise, age 73 of Rogersville and Dandridge, TN died Sunday, April 9, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Blair and Pat McMurtery; husband, Donald Wise; son, David “Tiny” Wise; and brother, Danny McMurtery.

Deborah is survived by her son; Robyn (Jodi) McMurtery, daughter; Trudy McMurtery, grandchildren; Dylan McMurtery and Haley Norton; brothers, Marty (Marlene)...

Hope A. Carr

Hope A. Carr

Apr 6, 2023

 

Hope A. Carr, age 78 of Dandridge, TN passed away, Thursday afternoon, April 6, 2023 at her home following an extended illness.  She was a lifelong member of the Grants Chapel United Methodist Church and was a devoted homemaker. She was a beloved wife, mother and loving mamaw and will be remembered for her love and special care of...

Deloris Ann (Williford) Barbee

Deloris Ann (Williford) Barbee

Apr 6, 2023

Deloris (Williford) Barbee, age 81 of Jefferson City, TN, passed away peacefully at Jefferson Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 6, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, P.D. and Jessie Williford, in-laws, Robert and Francis Barbee, brother, Howard (Elsie) Williford of Ohio, sisters, Nanna, Wilma, and Lurine Green of Knoxville, Luria (J.P.) Eller of Talbott, brother-in-law, Tony Lane,...

Nancy Combs Jones

Nancy Combs Jones

Apr 5, 2023

 

Nancy Frances Jones, age 93 of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville. She was a retired RN and had given 38 years of service to Saint Mary’s Medical Center. Nancy also spent 66 years as a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church and was a member of the Light Bearers...

Jimmy D. Calloway

Jimmy D. Calloway

Apr 4, 2023

No services are scheduled at this time.

Elizabeth Diane Carr

Elizabeth Diane Carr

Mar 31, 2023

Elizabeth Diane Carr, or as she would say “Queen Elizabeth” or “Lady Di” was born on November 21, 1959 to Eugene “Bobby” Allen and Betty L. Robinson at Milligan Clinic in Dandridge, TN. She was 1 of 7 children. She accepted Christ at an early age, eventually moving to Nashville. During her lifetime, she attended Christ Christian Fellowship Church and...

Sandra Bowman Purkey

Sandra Bowman Purkey

Mar 31, 2023

 

SANDRA BOWMAN PURKEY, age 61, of Jefferson City, TN went to her eternal home on March 31, 2023 at her home. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, daughter and friend. Sandra spent her life taking care of everyone in her life, always serving others and caring more for others than herself. She loved Christ and knew where she...

George "Danny" Daniel Robinson

George "Danny" Daniel Robinson

Mar 30, 2023

 

GEORGE “DANNY” ROBINSON, age 76, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on March 30, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Janie Robinson; brothers, Paul Robinson (Alice), Ricie Hall; sisters, Faye Warner (Shirley), Dorothy Brumfield (Frank); great-granddaughter, Cora Robinson. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Robinson; sons, Billy, Danny, Tim (Krystal), and Gary (Yvonne); grandchildren, Justin...

Lonnie "Jack" Messamore

Lonnie "Jack" Messamore

Mar 29, 2023

 

Lonnie “Jack” Messamore, age 84 of New Market, TN passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023.  Jack was of the Baptist faith and was a logger, sawmiller, and farmer all his life. He had a great passion for the farm and his farm animals.  Jack worked many long days, but he still found time to be a dedicated turkey and deer...

Frances Bouler

Frances Bouler

Mar 29, 2023

FRANCES BOULER, age 86, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on March 29, 2023. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City. She received her degree from Carson Newman College and her master’s degree from the University of Tennessee, after which she was a devoted teacher for many years. She loved her family and especially her...

Dorcas Ann McCampbell

Dorcas Ann McCampbell

Mar 28, 2023

 

Dorcas Ann Lee McCampbell, age 75 of Kodak, TN passed away suddenly on March 23, 2023.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Deep Springs Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Viola Lee; brothers, Jackie, Robert “Bob”, Charlie and John Lee

Dorcus is survived by her sons, Marty (Crystal) McCampbell...

Wilma Joyce Sheffield

Wilma Joyce Sheffield

Mar 27, 2023

Wilma Joyce Sheffield, age 73, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord, March 27, 2023. She was a member at Fairview United Methodist Church. Joyce loved to spend her time cooking, especially baking. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Sheffield; infant son; parents, Williams I. Houston and Thelma C. Smith; and brothers, Michael, Clay, and...

Berna Dean Cagle

Berna Dean Cagle

Mar 24, 2023

 

Berna Dean Embry Cagle, formerly of Lenoir City and Talbott, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 24, 2023, at Jefferson Park Nursing Home in Dandridge. Lovingly known as “Bunny” to her friends and family, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny R. Cagle; her mother, Virginia Embry; her father, Ralph Embry; nephew, Michael Embry; brother-in-law,...

Elizabeth Ann Trotman

Elizabeth Ann Trotman

Mar 23, 2023

 

 

ELIZABETH ANN TROTMAN, age 71, of New Market, TN passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Sacred Ground Hospice House. Preceded in death by mother, Gertrude Nance; aunts, Naomi, Eva, Ella V, and uncle, Bruce. She was of the Lutheran faith. She is survived by her husband, Richard Trotman; daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah Pruett (Paul), and Kay Crider...

Opal "Inez" Collins

Opal "Inez" Collins

Mar 21, 2023

 

Opal “Inez” Collins, age 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Jefferson City, TN.

 

Inez was preceded in death by her parents, Truman and Golden Parks, her loving husband, Roy “Jack” Collins, daughter, Marilyn Jeanetta Collins, son, Ricky Neal Collins, brothers, Glenn and Bobby Parks and sister, Shirley...

Olga Thomson

Olga Thomson

Mar 19, 2023

 

Olga Thomson, age 95, of Silver Spring, Maryland, died of natural causes on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Keivlan Assisted Living. She was born in 1928 in Dearborn, Michigan, to Tomasa and Joaquin Sepulveda and younger sister to Raphel and Mary Ann. Four years later, her younger brother, Raymond, joined the bunch arriving on Olga’s birthday. After graduating high...

Floyd C. Douglas

Floyd C. Douglas

Mar 17, 2023

 

 Floyd Cate Douglas, age 92, formerly of Dandridge passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. Preceding him by a little over a month was his “pride and joy”, his wife of 71 years, Mercedes.  Well-known in the community as “Floyd C”, he never knew a stranger; people were his passion. He faithfully served his beloved Piedmont Baptist Church as deacon,...

Amber Lynn Skinner

Amber Lynn Skinner

Mar 16, 2023

 

Amber Lynn Skinner, 28, born in Olean, New York, on July 4th, 1994 passed away unexpectedly March 16, 2023 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital from a fatal asthma attack. She was predeceased by her grandfathers, Ralph Skinner and Carl Stiles. Amber is survived by her Father, Mark (Maybel) Skinner and her Mother, Carissa (Michael) Franklin. Also surviving is her Fiancé,...

Braxton Lee Jenkins

Braxton Lee Jenkins

Mar 16, 2023

 

Braxton Lee Jenkins, age 11months of Morristown, TN, the infant son of Tyler Jenkins and Rachel Maples passed away suddenly Thursday evening March 16, 2023.  He was born premature at 22 weeks on April 18, 2022, and was a fighter from the beginning until his passing.  In his short 11 months he was a loving adorable baby who will...

James Robert Underwood

James Robert Underwood

Mar 16, 2023

JAMES ROBERT UNDERWOOD (Speedy) age 83, of Knoxville, TN passed away on March 16, 2023. He was a member of New Freedom Baptist Church in Blaine, TN and was the prior owner of Underwood Paving Company in Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents, Ben Underwood and Velma Fraze Underwood; wife of 30 years, Bettye Alain Underwood; son, Stevie Underwood; brother,...

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