OBITUARIES

Aug 12, 2024

Roman Carreon, age 57 of Seymour, passed away on August 12, 2024.

Roman is survived by his beloved spouse and children, his brothers & sisters; nephews; nieces; coworkers; and friends who will deeply miss his presence and the light he brought into their lives.

In accordance with his request, there will be no memorial service. The family is grateful for the overwhelming...

Aug 12, 2024

We remember James Gordon Pack, who passed away on August 12, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on October 7, 1936, in White Pine, Tennessee, to Zula and Earl Pack, Gordon dedicated his life to The Lord, his family, and community.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 63 years, Pam Pack, and his cherished children, Denise (Bill) Walker and...

Aug 11, 2024

MARTHA ANN “CHUBBY” SMITH, age 87, of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Dandridge for over 40 years. She was a beloved wife and mom and Mammaw Chubby to her many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Mitchell Smith;...

Aug 8, 2024

KENNETH DALE DRINNON, age 78, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents Jason Glenn Drinnon and Eula Iola Denton Drinnon. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sarah “Sue” Drinnon; children, Kenneth Scott Drinnon (Gail), Shanda Sue Drinnon Lee (Thomas); grandson, Zachary Thomas Lee; brother, Steve Drinnon (Mary...

Aug 6, 2024

Gary H. McGill 77 of White Pine passed away at Jefferson City Health and Rehab on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 after a lingering illness. Gary was a skilled welder and fabricator. He loved UT football, his grandchildren and his grand dog, Jack. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobart and Alma McGill, brother, Randy McGill, aunt, Grace Cooper,...

Aug 6, 2024

Arnold Earl Workman, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Born February 9, 1941 in Jochin, West Virginia, Arnold was a graduate of Clear Fork High School. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, a former pastor of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, and later worked as a manager of numerous construction projects. He will be...

Aug 5, 2024

REBA THOMAS MCBEE, age 89, of Strawberry Plains, TN ascended to her heavenly home on August 5, 2024. She lived her life as God’s faithful servant. Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Farrar Funeral Home. Service will follow at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor George Waters officiating. Graveside service will be...

Aug 5, 2024

Hilda Croxdale Holdway, age 91, of White Pine passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. She was a devout Christian and lifelong member of First Methodist Church White Pine. She was a loving mother, Mamaw, sister, and friend.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James F. and Opal Ball Croxdale, husband, Quinton Holdway, and brother,...

Aug 3, 2024

HARLIE “BILL” CHESTER, age, 91 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Sam and Beatrice Chester and was preceded in death by his son, Kim Chester; grandchild, Christian Kirkpatrick and ten brothers and sisters.

Bill is survived by his children, Jeannie (Gary) Fox, Garry (Pat Wilson), Chester and...

Aug 1, 2024

Shirley Denice Fox Parton, age 71, of Dandridge, TN, passed away Thursday , August 1, 2024, at University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. A private service was held August 19, 2024, in Erwin, Tennessee, with her closest family in attendance. 

Denice was the daughter of the late David Carson Fox and Gladys Lou "Pat" Spencer. She was preceded in death...

Aug 1, 2024

Thomas A. “Pete” Shipley, age 81 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, following a brief illness. He attended Edward’s Chapel Church in the Pines of White Pine and was a retired automobile mechanic. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed visiting his many friends. Pete will be remembered for his superb knowledge of facts, figures and...

Jul 31, 2024

Jul 30, 2024

 Ronald Gary Russell age 77 of Gainesville, TX who was formerly of the Chestnut Hill community of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. It is with deep sadness that we announce his passing as he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Ron peacefully departed this life at home surrounded by his wife Penny, daughter Kelli, and...

Jul 29, 2024

Mary Catherine Mossburg, age 53 of Jefferson City TN, passed away peacefully on 29th of July 2024. She was born in Morocco, Africa on October 28th 1970, daughter of Cathy Walker of WV and the late Bill Richardson of TN.

 She was a Surgical Tech for over 15 years, loved being a stay at home mom raising her kids. She enjoyed...

Jul 29, 2024

Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

John Charles Price - August 2, 1960 – July 29, 2024

Surrounded by family, John died on July 29, 2024 at Turkey Hill Medical Center in Knoxville, TN after a short battle with cancer.

He was born in Monticello, NY on August 2, 1960. He was the first son born to John and Ruth Price.

John graduated from Monticello...

Jul 28, 2024

Virgie Mae Howard Dugger, age 82, of New Market, TN went to be with the Lord, July 28, 2024 surrounded by her daughters. She was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Virgie made many lifelong friends while working over twenty years with her brother Dr. J.E. Howard. Her greatest joy was caring for her family, especially her four...

Jul 28, 2024

Faye Shipley Cagle, age 81, of White Pine passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 28, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Forrest and Tennie Shipley, her sister Dorothy Cagle and infant son Jeffrey Cagle. She is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, the love of her life, Bernie Cagle, Johnny (Sabrina) Cagle,...

Jul 27, 2024

 Farrar Funeral Home Jefferson City

CONNIE SUE WILSON RICHARDSON, age 86, of Talbott, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 27, 2024 at her home. She was an employee of Magnavox for 16 years, and worked in Human Resources for Rockwell International-Meritor, from which she retired after 28 years of service. She was President and Woman of the...

Jul 26, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Phillips Mahood Weinberg, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, at his home in Acworth, Georgia.

Born in Charlotte, NC to parents Grace Elizabeth Mahood Weinberg and Stanley Capers Weinberg, Charlie lived most of his youth in Roanoke, VA. A graduate of Jefferson High School in Roanoke, he served in the Air Force before attending Duke University,...

Jul 26, 2024

 Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City

Wanda Fay Rankin Thomas - age 100, of Jefferson City, TN, died July 26, 2024, in the home of her daughter Tanya, and son-in-law Russell Turner where she was cared for the past 8 years. Born March 12, 1924, in Jefferson City, TN, Wanda was the third daughter of Isaac Lafayette "Fate" and Grace Ward Rankin....