OBITUARIES

Apr 15, 2019

Lillian Holt Johnson, age 61 of White Pine, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 15, 2019. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister and aunt. She is preceded in death by her father Bruce Holt, sister, Darlene Raleigh, brother, Euedell Holt and an infant sister. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jimmy Johnson, mother,...

Apr 15, 2019

STEVE FOSTER, age 67 of New Market (Dumplin Community) passed away Monday, April 15, 2019. He was the son of the late James W. “Bulldog” and Helen (Nichols) Foster and was preceded in death by his brothers, J. W. Foster and Robert Allen Foster. Steve was a former constable for Jefferson Co. and was owner operator of the Steve’s Auto...

Apr 15, 2019

WANDA PATTERSON SCARLETT, age 85 of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday morning April 15, 2019 at her home in the Deep Springs Community. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Glenn “Doc” Scarlett; son, Larry Scarlett and is survived by her daughter, Darlene Queener of Dandridge, TN; son, Dale (Sandy) Scarlett of Dandridge; granddaughters, Danielle (Jonathan)...

Apr 14, 2019

Apr 13, 2019

JOHNNY MACK SWANN, age 61 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday morning, April 13, 2019 at his home following a brief illness. He was the son of the late John Leeper Swann and Florence Cate Swann (former Jefferson Co. Trustee). Johnny was a 1975 graduate of Maury High School. He was raised on the family farm and like his father...

Apr 12, 2019

J. Donald Mitchell of Talbott, TN passed away on April 12, 2019. He was born on April 26, 1929 in Colquitt County Georgia. When he was older, he served in the Army as a sergeant and was stationed in both Japan and Clemson, South Carolina. Don was a graduate of Mercer University and Southern Seminary. Later he became Director of...

Apr 12, 2019

PAUL NORMAN CAMPBELL, age 79, of Jefferson City, TN, born on September 24, 1939 in Hancock County, TN passed away on April 12, 2019. A graduate of Morristown High School, he was a man of strong Christian faith who was loved by all who knew him. He worked hard on the family farm and had his own nursery (Norman’s Greenhouse)...

Apr 11, 2019

ANTHONY SHEA LEBOW, age 40, of Mascot, TN passed away suddenly on April 11, 2019. He lived his lifelong dream of being a paramedic with the EMS of Jefferson County and Grainger County. He loved his family and was a devoted father who was always involved with his children’s activities. Preceded in death by father, John Gil Lebow; grandparents, and...

Apr 9, 2019

Joyce Marie (Bible) Harper of New Market, TN was born April 6, 1940 and passed away April 9, 2019 at the age of 79. She was a member of New Market United Methodist Church where she was very active with the UMW (United Methodist Women). Her greatest joys in life were spending time with her family, participating in church activities,...

Apr 8, 2019

Franklin “Chester” Atkins, of White Pine, passed away at his home on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was retired from Magnavox after 35 years of service. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Jessie Atkins, daughter Susan Atkins Nievos-Campos, grandchildren, Alex Graves, Franklin Graves and Chelsie Delgaudio, great-grandchildren, Alexis, Summer....

Apr 8, 2019

RHONDA T. TRENT, age 62, of Talbott, TN passed away suddenly Monday, April 8, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her parents, Milburn and Betty Trent; granddaughter, McKinley Garrett. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Derek Bowman of Florida;...

Apr 7, 2019

PATRICIA (PAT) JONES, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2019. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 69 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was an avid fan of her grandchildren’s sports activities. Preceded in death by parents, James and Pauline Ware; daughter, Tammy Gilbert. She...

Apr 7, 2019

JOHNNY H. DAVIS, age 73, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. He was a member of Grants Chapel United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Patsy Davis; parents, Charlie and Mary Davis; brother, Charles Davis; sister, Helen Hurst; daughter, Missy Widmann. He is survived by his...

Apr 3, 2019

TOMMY E. RAMSEY, age 68 of Morristown, TN formerly of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday evening, April 3, 2019. He was the son of the late Paul and Mildred Eslinger Ramsey and was preceded in death by siblings, Hubie, Terry and Sherry Ramsey. Tommy was a graduate of Maury High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army and...

Apr 2, 2019

JOSEPH FRANKLIN PAYNE, JR., of Kingston, TN, known as Frank to family and friends, passed away on April 2, 2019, at the age of 77. He was born on January 18, 1942 in Greeneville, TN. During his long career, Frank was a radar technician in the Air Force, a mainframe computer technician for IBM and Systec, and a radiology technician...

Apr 2, 2019

POLLY SEALS AILEY, age 81, of Jefferson City, TN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Polly was well known in the community by her employment for many years in the banking business at First National Bank, First American Bank and FSG bank. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dandridge. Preceded in death by parents, Harrison...

Apr 2, 2019

Clinton A. Gibbs Jr., age 81, of Dandridge, passed away, April 2, 2019. He served his country during the Vietnam War with the Air Force. Clinton was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton A. Gibbs Sr. and Marion Barry Gibbs and an infant son Phillip Thomas Gibbs. He is survived by his wife; Dessie Burkett Gibbs, children and their...

Mar 31, 2019

Linda Sue Kuhn of Newport, TN passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clyde Russell Kuhn and son Rusty, brothers, Carl and Sonny Valentine, Steve Hinson; sisters, Grace Valentine-Harrison, Betty Worley-Hinson, and Lois Hinson. She is survived by brothers, Don Valentine, Virgil Hinson and Jerry Hinson. She is also survived by...

Mar 29, 2019

DONNA GARRETT BREEDEN, age 54, of Knoxville, TN passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2019. Donna was a graduate of Jefferson County High School, Walters State Community College and the University of Tennessee. She was formerly employed as IT manager for Bush Brothers in Knoxville, and had also been employed by NSS and University of Tennessee. She was a member...

Mar 28, 2019

JASON B. CASE, age 44, of New Market, TN went home to be with Jesus on March 28, 2019. He was an employee of Berkline and a member of Tabernacle Prayer and Praise. Jason loves his church, his Lord, and his family. Preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Case; grandparents, Paul and Ruth Case, Charles and Margaret Devotie; father-in-law,...