OBITUARIES

Jul 24, 2020

Winfred Robert ‘Bob’ McCarter, 87, passed away Friday, July 24 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Mary McDougal for 63 years; loving father of Winfred Robert, Jr (Debbie); Sam (Julia); and Mary Elizabeth; big brother of Mary Alice Craig, and Charlotte Groseclose; and dear grandfather of 7: Heather, Winfred (Hayleigh), Jillian,...

Jul 23, 2020

Joseph Patrick Catalano, age 75 went to his heavenly home July 23, 2020, following a brief illness. “Joe” was born October, 22, 1944, to Natale and Josephine Catalano. Joe was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. He was retired from Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office after 28 years in law enforcement. Catalano won multiple awards for his bravery and...

Jul 21, 2020

Patricia Ann “Pat” Edmonds, age 71 of Dandridge, passed away July 21, 2020 at her residence. She was retired from Dollywood and was a member of Muddy Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Pat loved working with her flowers in the yard and especially loved her two dogs Daisy and Sadie. She is preceded in death by her parents; Clyde Edward and...

Jul 18, 2020

John Nelson Balough, age 88 of Dandridge, formerly of Canton , OH, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was a United State Marine Corp veteran and served during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lucille Butt Balough, sisters Marilyn and JoAnn also his daughter Deborah Joanne Balough. John...

Jul 17, 2020

GAIL PEACOCK. age 79, of Jefferson City, TN gained her angel wings on Friday, July 17, 2020. She loved flowers, working in her yard, and especially loved and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her soulmate, Johnny Johnson; and her two loving, cherished companions, Sadie Mae and Pooh Bear. She is survived by her daughters, Deb Garvin,...

Jul 16, 2020

Russell Gene Burke, age 65 of Jefferson City, passed away on July 16, 2020. He was a MSgt in the Marines with 26 years of service to our country. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Garfield Burke and Virginia Eddington Burke; daughter, Jessica Burke; brother, Bruce Wayne Burke; and ex-wife, Ruth Burke. Russell was survived by his...

Jul 15, 2020

Robin Burnham Cortez, age 59 of White Pine, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was a member of First Baptist Church of White Pine and co-owner of Zetroc Trucking, LLC. Robin was preceded in death by her father, George Emmett Burnham. Robin is survived by her husband of 34...

Jul 15, 2020

Rosie Arlene Ball, 72 of White Pine, TN gained her angel wings on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at The Heritage Center of Morristown. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Dorothy Ball, sister, Elaine Herring. She is survived by her sisters, Betty (Rodney) Riddlebarger, Kathy (John) Rodgers; nieces and nephews, Pam (Alchie) Collins, Rod Riddlebarger, Lindsey (Justin)...

Jul 15, 2020

Arvel Glenn Fain, age 91 of Dandridge, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. He was a member of Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist Church and a former co-owner of Fain Brothers Construction. Arvel was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington Fain and Cenia Owenby Fain, brothers, Oscar, Walter, Frank, Ray,...

Jul 14, 2020

Carmen Alvara Allen joined her beloved husband, E. Dale Allen, in Heaven on July 14, 2020. She was born in LaFayette, Alabama on August 4, 1925, and spent her childhood in Havana, Cuba, where her late father managed the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank. Her parents were Henry Clarke Frazer and Alicia Gijon Frazer (Alvara always made it clear there is...

Jul 12, 2020

PENNY LONG., age 77, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on July 12, 2020. She was retired from Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, James Fowler and Lucy Fowler; daughter, Kathy Bowman; sisters, Margie Hatmaker and Bernice Purkey. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Purkey; grandson, Todd Bowman; great-grandson, Zach Bowman; sister, Carolyn Rector; several nieces, nephews...

Jul 9, 2020

Boat Dock Kim - Kim Orren, age 73, of Dandridge, TN went to be with the Lord, July 9th, 2020 after a brief illness at Fort Sanders Hospital. Kim was born in Roswell, New Mexico, March 25th, 1947. Due to his father being active in the Airforce, Kim went to school in 4 different countries (Africa, Canada, England and the...

Jul 8, 2020

Lisa Michelle Tipton, age 50, from Dandridge TN, went to be with the lord Wednesday night, July 8th. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Anita Tipton, her brother Michael Tipton, and her cousin Curtis Tipton. She was an amazing woman who was a friend to everyone she met. She was the best mother and mammaw anyone...

Jul 7, 2020

Carl Lewis Maples , 87, of Kannapolis, NC (formerly of Jefferson City) passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Carl was born March 23, 1933, in Sevierville to the late Thomas and Nancy Maples. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by infant daughter, Karen Carlene, brothers, Phillip and Ernest Maples...

Jul 6, 2020

Thomas Swann Teague, age 82, of Jefferson City, TN departed his earthly life on July 6, 2020. He began his journey of life December 9, 1937 in Kernersville, NC as the first child of Ethel Swaim Teague and Thomas Carrick Teague, growing up on the 5th generation Teague family farm there. He attended Mars Hill College, and graduated from Florida...

Jul 4, 2020

Billy Joe Edmonds, Sr. “Papaw” age 85 passed away on July 4th, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Nancy Edmonds, infant daughter, Lucy Jane, brothers, Melvin, Junior, Paul and Frankie, sisters, Agnes Moody and Mary Lou Edmonds, grandson, Joseph Bowling. He is survived by his loving wife of...

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...