OBITUARIES

Dec 21, 2020

BOBBY LEE IVEY, age 80 of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. He was a member of the Swann’s Chapel Baptist Church, graduated from Maury High School and was retired from Enka. Bobby will be remembered as a loving and caring person who was always ready to help others. He was preceded in death by his parents, Byrd...

Dec 20, 2020

Charlotte Ann McKay of Dandridge Tennessee and formerly of Cocke County, went to be with the lord on December 20, 2020 after a brief illness. Charlotte was born on November 7, 1948 to the late Charles E. McKay and Eunice McKay. Charlotte grew up in the Swannsylvania community and attended Maury high school. She spent many years as a stay...

Dec 19, 2020

Ginabeth Moore Nicely, age 63 of Dandridge formerly of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard (Gene) and Flora Patterson Moore and mother in-law, Julia G. Nicely. Ginabeth is survived by her husband of 34 years, Steven J. Nicely, step- daughter, Karen Avila, step-grandchildren, Adalysa Rosales, and...

Dec 19, 2020

Mrs. Buford Walker age ,99 of Dandridge, TN lost a short fight with COVID-19 Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born June 18th, 1921, she was a devout Christian and was married for 76 yrs. to her college sweetheart Fred Willis Walker Sr. Both who Graduated from Bethel college Memphis, Tn. They were active in several churches in several different states over...

Dec 18, 2020

 

 Barbara Quarles Craig, age 92, of Hot Springs, AR, formerly of Jefferson City, TN, passed away December 18, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. Barbara was a homemaker, expert seamstress, and baker of the best apple, cherry and chocolate pies known to man. Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William (Bill) Craig; parents, James (Doc)...

Dec 18, 2020

Robert Carroll Massengill, age 83 of Talbott, TN passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved sports. He was a coach, avid softball player, golfer, pool player and loved UT football. He is preceded in death by his parents: W.C.(Bill) and Elsie Cameron Massengill, sister, Lorene Lane and brother,...

Dec 18, 2020

MARY IMOGENE RILEY, age 93, of Kodak, TN passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. She was a devoted member of Paw Paw Hollow Baptist Church. Preceded in death by brothers, Tom, Oscar, Ben, James and Carroll Riley; sisters, Nina Riddle and Betty Riley. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Louise Riley; and several...

Dec 17, 2020

Wesley Lynn Maddron, age 45 of Dandridge, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph Maddron and Ina Collins, and Dot and Jack Mantooth; uncles, Jacky Mantooth, Jim Mantooth, and Bennie Maddron. Wesley is survived by his father, Dennis Maddron, mother and stepdad, Debbie and Bart Baxter, brother,...

Dec 17, 2020

PEGGY ANN BOYD, age 74, of Dandridge, TN left this earth peacefully on December 17, 2020. She retired from Wal Mart after 30 years of service and was a member of Mill Springs Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Lillian Lucille Eaton; son, Johnny Odell Boyd; brother,...

Dec 15, 2020

Mildred W. Keith, age 92, of White Pine, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at The Heritage Center in Morristown, TN. Mildred was born March 14, 1928 in Richmond, Virginia and was a teacher in Chesterfield and Henrico Counties. She was of the baptist faith and was preceded in death by her husband, James W. (Jim) Keith, parents,...

Dec 13, 2020

David Lee Eldridge, 53, of Jefferson City, passed away, Sunday, Dec 13, 2020 at Tennova North ICU in Powell, TN. He is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Eldridge, sister, Linda Eldridge, mother Beulah McHaffie, father, James Eldridge, Jr., sister, Debra Guillory, and sister, Glenda Eldridge. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Tammy Kiestler Eldridge, daughters...

Dec 12, 2020

Dec 12, 2020

NORMAN R. LANE, age 80 of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday evening, December 12, 2020. Norman was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Department following 30 plus years in law enforcement. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed the outdoors, playing golf...

Dec 11, 2020

Mary C. Epley, age 85 of Jefferson City passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. She was a retired nurse from Jefferson Memorial Hospital and served as pianist at Grace Baptist Church for several years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Millie Church, brother, Henry, sisters, Lula Mae and Ellener. Survivors include her husband of 59...

Dec 6, 2020

DORIS R. BRIGGS, born in Limerick, Maine in 1920, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the age of 100. She was a long time employee of Carson Newman University, retiring in 2005. The students, faculty and administration at CNU have always held a special place in her heart. She was pre-deceased by her husband, William M. Briggs. She...

Dec 5, 2020

Allie Marie Anderson Daniel, age 90, entered her heavenly home on December 5, 2020. She was an active member of Nance’s Grove Baptist Church where she found great joy teaching eager preschoolers and 1st and 2nd graders in Sunday School. She also served as church clerk and WMU secretary for many years. She played a role in the Christmas play...

Dec 4, 2020

Denise Walker Mangus, 62 of Dandridge, formerly of Wilmington, Ohio passed away on Dec 4, 2020. She was the adopted daughter of the late John Walker & Doris Walker (Mother) who still resides in Wilmington. Denise was also the loving step mother of Joseph (Kelly) Mangus and Johnny (Kelly) Mangus, 3 grandchildren, Derek, Dylan and Owen, and the wife of...

Dec 4, 2020

RALPH R. AYERS, age 59, of New Market, TN and had made his home in TN for the last 25 plus years and formerly of Detroit, Michigan passed away suddenly on December 4, 2020. Ralph enjoyed hunting, fishing, and target shooting . He was employed as a Master Plumber for Cooling Refrigeration Service, and was a veteran of the United...

Dec 3, 2020

KATHLEEN PATTERSON BISHOP, age 87, of Talbott, TN passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Lakeshore Road Baptist Church and retired from Magnavox with 42 years of service. She was preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Vesta Dalton Patterson; sisters, Irene Hodge and Virginia Hixon; brothers, Ruben Jones and Johnny...

Dec 1, 2020

Ina Ilene Rice “Little Miss Ilene” gained her Angel wings On Dec 1 , 2020, so that she can watch over her loved ones here on Earth. She was born in Sparta, TN on July 11,1934. She loved nothing more than to sing and play her guitar with her brothers and sisters. She was a prayer warrior and leaves behind...