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O.L. Merritt

O.L. Merritt

May 31, 2021

Dr. O.L. Merritt, age 91, of Morristown, TN, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Dr. Merritt was born and reared in Washburn (Puncheon Camp Community,) TN, graduating from Washburn High School and then from Lincoln Memorial University with a BS degree. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Tennessee, he did his internship at Knoxville General Hospital...

Dorothy Lewis Woods

Dorothy Lewis Woods

May 31, 2021

DOROTHY LEWIS WOODS, age 89 of Talbott, TN, passed away May 31, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Lewis and Lucille Henson Lewis; and daughter, Phyllis Gail Woods. A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 11:00am at Hillcrest Cemetery in Dandridge, TN. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE, 865-397-2711

Betty Ann Chambers

Betty Ann Chambers

May 31, 2021

BETTY ANN CHAMBERS, age 81 of Dandridge, TN, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth (Blue) Chambers, parents, Lee and Nell Ball; and brother, Robert Ball. Betty is survived by her children, Johnny (Marti) Whitaker, Debra Whitaker, David Whitaker, Bobby (Diane) Whitaker, and Vickie Whitaker; seven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. She will...

Mildred Lowery

Mildred Lowery

May 29, 2021

MILDRED L. LOWERY, age 92, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on May 29, 2021. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and was a resident of Chandler House. She was one of seven children born to Linden and Demerius Elmore. Preceded in death by her husband, Rue Lowery; daughter, Demerius Renee Brown; and granddaughter, Michelle Renee Brown. She...

Luther Brownlow "Bud" Campbell

Luther Brownlow "Bud" Campbell

May 26, 2021

LUTHER BROWNLOW “BUD” CAMPBELL, age 90 of Dandridge, TN, passed away May 26, 2021. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter, and he loved to spend time hunting with his brothers, friends, and grandchildren. He also loved to take his wife, Bobbie, fishing. Luther was a heavy equipment operator for the mines, and he also was a truck driver for...

Bobbie Jean Romines

Bobbie Jean Romines

May 25, 2021

Bobbie Jean Romines, age 88 of White Pine, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was a lifelong member of Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church in White Pine. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jack Romines, grandparents, Claude and Betty Gregg Cox, mother, Hazel Lane. She is survived by her children, Valerie Romines,...

Ralph Eugene Lamb

Ralph Eugene Lamb

May 24, 2021

RALPH EUGENE LAMB, age 73, of Talbott, TN went home to be with his Savior on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong dairy farmer with his brothers, Hugh and Paul, for many years. Ralph was a devoted student of the Bible with a vast amount of knowledge that he always shared....

Jack Horner Nichols

Jack Horner Nichols

May 23, 2021

JACK HORNER NICHOLS, age 69 of Dandridge, TN, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. Jack worked several years for the Jefferson County Highway Road Department and was a true lover of all animals. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Ruth Horner. Jack is survived by his mother, Mary Boshears; father, James Nichols; sister, Sallie Guthrie; brothers,...

Charles Edward Walker

Charles Edward Walker

May 22, 2021

Charles Edward Walker, age 78 of White Pine passed away Saturday May 22, 2021. He was a member of Browns Chapel Baptist Church, a retiree of TMSI and a huge Tennessee Vol fan. He is preceded in death by his wife of 23 years, Judy Carol Walker, parents, Carl and Iva Gaines Walker, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Charles is...

Eugene Douglas McClain

Eugene Douglas McClain

May 20, 2021

Eugene Douglas McClain Jr, age 77 of White Pine, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 20, 2021 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Doug was born in Chattanooga on May 16, 1944. He worked in the wrecker industry most of his life. Starting with Ernest Holmes Company and retiring from Miller Industries where he was a...

Rhonda Shults

Rhonda Shults

May 19, 2021

RHONDA SHULTS, age 67 of New Market, TN, passed away May 19, 2021. Rhonda is preceded in death by her parents, D.F. and Wilma Jean Cate; brother, W.A. Cate; and sister, Kay Blake. She is survived by her husband, Junior Shults; children, Jason (Heather) and Travis ( Marta) Shults; grandchildren, Wesley, Nick, Macee, and Gage; brothers, Teddy, Richie and Freddy...

Candace L. Ayles

Candace L. Ayles

May 19, 2021

Candace L. Ayles, age 74 of Morristown, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lynn and Doris Savage; brother, Gordon Savage. Candace is survived by her daughter, Penny Sullivan; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; father of her children, Donald Ayles; brothers, Steven and Kent Savage and sister, Linda Newberry. A Memorial Service...

Thomas "Red" Rusinek

Thomas "Red" Rusinek

May 18, 2021

THOMAS “RED” RUSINEK, age 56, of New Market, TN went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Wanda Rusinek; father-in-law and mother-in-law, G. B. and Thelma Smelcer. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Rusinek; son, Andy Bowen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Glen and Kathy Smelcer, John and Karen Smelcer, Allen...

Aileen "Marie" Niswanger

Aileen "Marie" Niswanger

May 17, 2021

AILEEN “MARIE” NISWANGER, age 79, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2021. She was a member of Circle C Cowboy Church. She dearly loved her family and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Paul W. Niswanger, Sr.; and sister, Carolyn Clark. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Verschoor (A. J.); son, Paul...

Marion Rose Lams

Marion Rose Lams

May 15, 2021

Marion Rose Lams (Kirsch) passed away on May 15, 2021 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City, TN at the age of 70. She was a resident of New Market, TN for 4 years. Born on March 11, 1951 to Robert & Elaine Kirsch in Detroit, MI. Marion is survived by her Life Partner James Hammond and his children Suzette...

Phyllis Barry Knight

Phyllis Barry Knight

May 13, 2021

PHYLLIS BARRY KNIGHT, age 97, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. She is survived by her only son, Lon “Lonnie” Barry Knight of Jefferson City., TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl H. Knight; parents, Harrison and Grace Harmon of Naples, FL; brothers, Wallace Capps...

Jack Russell

Jack Russell

May 12, 2021

JACK RUSSELL, age 88, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away May 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Ben and Stella Russell, and brother, William E. (Bill) Russell. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Adele Huffaker Russell; brothers, Leroy (Louise) Russell of Hunstville, AL, Oren (Selma Rhea) Russell of Strawberry Plains; and sister,...

Samuel R. Colley

Samuel R. Colley

May 11, 2021

SAMUEL R. COLLEY, age 78, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on May 11, 2021. He was retired from ASARCO. Preceded in death by daughter, Kristi Colley; parents, Sam and Willie Colley; step-mother, Ruby Colley; grandmother, Julie Daniels. He is survived by his wife, Viola Colley; daughter, Susan Colley; sisters, Darlene Alvis and Melinda (Ed) Hinton; brothers, Michael Colley and...

Thomas "Tommy" Patrick Parton

Thomas "Tommy" Patrick Parton

May 11, 2021

THOMAS “TOMMY” PATRICK PARTON, age 64 and formerly of Sevierville, TN, passed away May 11, 2021 in Knoxville, TN. Tommy had a deep love for motorcycles and spent many hours cruising on his Harley Davidson. He was also a roofer for over 20 years and owned and operated A&T Siding. Tommy is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Parton....

Robyn Barbee Malone

Robyn Barbee Malone

May 9, 2021

ROBYN BARBEE MALONE, age 65, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was the secretary at the National Weather Service in Morristown for 26 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Frances Barbee of Jefferson City. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Gary Malone; son, Dustin (Martha) Malone; daughter,...

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