OBITUARIES

Jul 3, 2020

CORA LUCINDA JARVIS SEAL, age 98, of Washburn, TN passed away at home on Friday, July 3, 2020. She was a member of Mount Eager Missionary Baptist Church. Cora retired in 1991 as a CNA at Hillcrest Nursing Home. For over twenty plus years thereafter, she continued as a private caregiver for many people in the community. She was often...

Jul 1, 2020

TIMOTHY WAYNE JONES, age 58, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020 at his home with his family after a short battle with cancer. He was a member and deacon of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and owner of Tennessee Saw Works. Tim was a volunteer athletic football coach and avid baseball coach for many years. He loved...

Jun 27, 2020

Jun 26, 2020

EUGENE GARRETT, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2020. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he dedicated his life to his love of family, farming and community service. Eugene attended Talbott Cumberland Presbyterian Church and served the 9th District of Jefferson County as a County Commissioner for eight years. A former...

Jun 25, 2020

Roland Joseph “Joe” Lavelle, 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, June 25, from an extended illness. Born in Miami, FL on January 16, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Isabel Lavelle of Miami, FL and brother Jack Lavelle of Lighthouse Point, FL. Joe was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves from 1957...

Jun 24, 2020

James Faine Bateman, age 85, of Talbott, passed away on June 24, 2020. Faine, known to some as Flash, was born in Talbott, Tennessee to James Dudley and Anna Bateman. On August 5, 1955, Faine married Voncille Bateman. They were married for 55 years and had three children. Faine worked as a truck driver and a diesel mechanic and was...

Jun 24, 2020

Christine Justice-Farley, age 82, of Dandridge, TN, passed away on June 24, 2020 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, KY and the burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens. Christine was born in Tourney Holler, KY at home to JP Fowler and Mae Fern Fowler on February 18, 1938. She...

Jun 23, 2020

Glenda Teresa Stamate, age 66 of White Pine, entered into the arms of her heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with dementia. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Una Vee Evans of White Pine. Survived by her daughter Teresa (Jimmy) Green; son, Erik (Tesha) Raines. Grandchildren, Jason, Erika, Riley;...

Jun 23, 2020

Marion Ucas Blake age 97 of Dandridge, passed away on June 23, 2020. Marion is survived by her daughters; Barbara Harris of Dandridge and Susan Camp of New Hampshire, along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be no formal services at this time.

Jun 23, 2020

BUELAH B. CATE, age 83, of Jefferson County, TN passed peacefully on June 23, 2020 in her home. She was a devout member of Paw Paw Hollow Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Hubbs and Viola Hubbs; and loving husband, Rev. Kyle Cate. She is survived by her sons, Scott (Karen) Cate and Mike Cate; grandchildren, Jordan...

Jun 23, 2020

MADISON GORDON KINCER, age 90, of Rutledge, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Preceded in death by mother, Lottie Kincer Scott; father, Loring B. Scott; sister, Thelma Ruth Scott; first wife, Betty Lynn Kincer; daughter, Theresa Lynn Kincer; son; Mike Kincer; and two infant sons. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Taylor Kincer; sons, Randy Kincer,...

Jun 22, 2020

LESLIE ANNE WILLIAMS CATE, age 95, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away peacefully on June 22, 2020. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Piney Baptist Church, where she was the church clerk for over 30 years. She had also attended Dumplin Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Paxton Cate; parents, Leslie and Mamie Williams; brother, Ralph Williams; sister,...

Jun 20, 2020

Wanda Hackney Taylor (71) of Dandridge, TN entered the kingdom of Heaven on June 20TH 2020. She is proceeded in death by her parents Edward and Melda Hackney; Husband Roy Taylor; Son Roy Jr., and sister-in-law Anna Hackney. She survived by siblings, Carol (Ronnie) Gibson, and Chris Hackney. Children Amy (Rickey) Shaver and Daniel Taylor. Grandchildren Ashley (Blake) Buell, Alyssa,...

Jun 19, 2020

Opal Cleo “McDaniel” Rupert age 77 of Jefferson City, passed away at 6:30 A.M. Friday, June 19, 2020 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents: Joe and Nellie McDaniel and brother, Jim McDaniel. She is survived by her daughter; Kim Atherton and Son; James Carroll; grandchildren, Shaina and Shaun West and Dylan Carroll; 4 great...

Jun 19, 2020

DONNA “WYATT” WHIPP, age 71, of Jefferson City, TN went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a caring and loving wife of 41 years, a loving mother, a doting grandmother, and a devoted daughter and sister. She was a willing and generous caregiver to anyone who needed...

Jun 19, 2020

Kenneth Ray Cate, age 81 of New Market, passed away on June 19, 2020. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Dumplin Baptist Church where he taught the same class in Sunday School for over 50 years. Kenneth was an army veteran and owned and operated Cate Carpet Center for many years....

Jun 18, 2020

Edna Earle (Hull) Lindsey, 95, of Rogersville, TN, passed away June 18, 2020 at her home. She is predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Fred Lindsey; her parents, Hurd and Lucy Hull of Jefferson City; one brother, Lonas Hull of Morristown. She is survived by her sister, Ellara Wilson of Talbott; daughters, Renee’ Chittick (Al) of Huntington Beach, California,...

Jun 15, 2020

Lazaro Nunez, age 27 of Dandridge, passed away on June 15, 2020. He was a welder at OshKosh in Jefferson City. Lazaro is preceded in death by his grandfather; Baltazar Nunez and uncle; Lazaro Nunez. He is survived by his parents; Adan and Rosaura Nunez, brother; Mario Flores, sisters; Laura E. Nunez and Veronica Nunez, grandparents; Maria E. Nunez, Andres...

Jun 14, 2020

CHARLES R. (C. R.) VEST, age 85, of New Market, TN, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Mary Ruth Vest. He is survived by brother, William L. “Bill” Vest (JoAnne); nephew, William L. “Bill” Vest, Jr. (Teresa); niece, Malinda K. Vest (Jeff Lett). Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday,...

Jun 14, 2020

DENNY STOUT, age 79, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was the owner/operator of Denny’s Marine. Preceded in death by wife, Jeanette Stout; parents, Howard and Myrtle Stout; brothers and sister, Conley Stout, Ronnie Stout, Donna Barbee. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Stout; son, D....