OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 1, 2020

RONALD D. BARBEE, born October 24, 1964 in Shreveport, LA passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020. Preceded in death by grandparents, Francis M. Barbee and Robert L. Barbee, Jessie A. Williford and Paris D. Williford; great nephew, Nicolae Hensley. He is survived by his parents, Robert D. Barbee and Deloris A. Barbee; brother, Dennis E. Barbee; nephew, Darus E....

Nov 29, 2020

Robert Donnell Brazelton, 77, of Jefferson City, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was a former member of Young’s Memorial AME Zion Church, but due to a long illness he had not been able to physically attend. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Brazelton, and parents, Rev. General...

Nov 28, 2020

VIRGINIA ANNE CATE GODWIN, age 87, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on November 28, 2020. She was a longtime active member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City. Anne retired from Bell South and AT&T after 30 years of service. After retirement she worked for ETHRA and served as the Jefferson County Senior Citizen director. She loved her pets,...

Nov 25, 2020

MELISSA SUE THOMAS, age 55, of New Market, TN passed away on November 25, 2020. She was an employee of the State of Tennessee for 30 years in day care licensing. She loved her job and all her co-workers. Melissa loved to travel, take pictures, and scrapbooking. She was a people person with lots of good friends. She found no...

Nov 24, 2020

Donny Hugh Blalock, age 62 of Dandridge, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 after a brief illness. He was employed by Smoky Mountain Utilities and he was a loving and dedicated father and husband. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Blalock and Mary Hurst Lafollette and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his loving...