OBITUARIES

May 24, 2019

Jamie Barnard-Beningo, age 47 of White Pine, passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, May 24, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Billy Joe and Elsie Cody Sartain. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Mike Beningo, sons, Chris (Lexi) Barnard and Aaron Barnard, brothers, Dennis (Kathy) Sartain, Benny (Darlene) Sartain and their children,...

May 23, 2019

Nancy Doggett Pell, age 93, of Dandridge, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 23, 2019. Nancy was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and was retired from the Virginia Beach Public School System where she worked as Assistant Librarian at Kempsville High School. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years; Richard C....

May 22, 2019

Gilbert James Kopper, age 74 of Morristown, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was a Retired United States Marine Corp Master Sergeant, serving his country for 25 years and serving 3 tours of duty in Vietnam. He preceded in death by one grandson. He is survived by his loving wife Becky Kopper, son, Kevin Kopper,...

May 22, 2019

May 21, 2019

Virginia Raines Jeter of New Market and Lawrenceburg, TN passed away May 21, 2019, at Life Care Center in Jefferson City, TN surrounded by her children. She was born May 6, 1927, in Memphis, TN to Cecil Lee and Amanda Moore Raines, who are deceased, along with the aunt who helped raise her, Mildred Robinson, and her brother, Cecil Lee...

May 21, 2019

RUTH JENELLE SHIPLEY, age 58, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Tennova North Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith, and was a retired waitress from Pizza Palace with 25 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Margaret Hammonds; son, John Aaron Shipley; brother, Eddie Joy Hammonds; sister,...

May 20, 2019

Diane Coffey age 66 of Jefferson City passed away May 20 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Troy and Pansy Nash, brother Troy W. Nash. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years Coy Coffey and children Kim Coffey and Jesse Ballinger of Jefferson City. Also survived by sisters and brothers Carolyn(Ed) Warren of White...

May 18, 2019

PATSY SUE ELLISON COX age 75 of Jefferson City passed away May 18, 2019 at Life Care Center in Jefferson City. She was of the Baptist faith and was saved at an early age at North Side Baptist Church by preacher J.B. Cross. She spent many years working at Johnson Spring factory, Magnavox and Rittenhouse. She was preceded in death...

May 16, 2019

George Bewley Morgan, age 79 of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Jefferson City. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Rachel Morgan, children, Mark Edward Morgan and Thomas Daniel Morgan, siblings, Magdalene Morgan Harbin, Argel Morgan, Luther Morgan, Marjory Morgan, Maynard Morgan, and...

May 16, 2019

Phyllis Ann Hayes, 73 , of Talbott went to be with the lord at her home surrounded by her family on May 16, 2019. She was saved at a young age and was a faithful member of Brown’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She is proceeded in death by her father and mother Wilson and Pauline Osborne; and brother, Roger Osborne;...

May 13, 2019

James Richard “Dick” Jackson, 89 years old, of Dandridge, TN (formerly Sylmar, CA) went to be with his beloved wife Irene on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 2:40 am in Knoxville, TN. Dick was born May 3, 1930 in Spelter, West Virginia, the son of Harry and Florence Jackson. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Charles, William,...

May 12, 2019

Billy Joe Sartain, age 81 of White Pine, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 12, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Cody Sartain, parents; Rueben (Joe) and Rosie Sartain, brothers; Robert, Alvin and Homer Sartain. He is survived by his children: Dennis Sartain and wife Kathy, Benny Sartain and wife Darlene and Jamie...

May 9, 2019

Scott James, age 97, of Dandridge, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was a retiree of Sears, Roebuck and Company, a member of Edgemont Church of God and an Army veteran of WWII. Scott was a woodworker and an avid fisherman that loved to fish Douglas Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Alice Sutton...

May 9, 2019

Mary Ellen Williams, age 83, of Bean Station, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Heritage House in Morristown. She was of the Baptist faith and a mother that absolutely loved her children. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Sunny and Susie Miller, a daughter; Phyllis Ann Williams, brothers; Robert, Harvey and Billy Miller and sisters; Rosie Pennington...

May 7, 2019

Eileen Griffin Poe, age 92, passed peacefully on 5/7/19, a longtime resident of Dandridge she had spent several years living with her sister Rosa, niece Donna and nephew Steven Aaron. She is proceeded in death by her husband Winfred Poe, father Sanders Aaron Griffin, mother Mettie Baker Griffin, brothers Curtis and Wayne Griffin and sister Luizie Griffin. She is survived...

May 6, 2019

Mary Ellen (Taylor) Patton, age 95, of Jefferson City, TN, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Signature Lifestyles. An area resident since 1991, she was born July 10, 1923 in New Bremen, OH, the daughter of James D. and Rhea V. (Riley) Taylor. Married to Wayne L. Belton, who proceeded her in death in 1973. Mary Ellen was employed...

May 5, 2019

CLYDE PRESTON LINDSEY, age 92, of the Dumplin Community went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his residence. Clyde served in the United States Airforce and was a member of the Kodak Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. He was baptized in the Dumplin Creek at the age of 11yrs and was the longest standing member...

May 4, 2019

Linda Jean Curry, age 69 of White Pine, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems after a brief illness. Linda was the owner/operator of White Pine Pizza. She is survived by her son, Danny Curry of White Pine. A Memorial service will be planned at a later date.

May 3, 2019

Thomas P. Rudolph age 81 of Jefferson City, TN and formerly of Paducah, KY passed away at 8:55 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City following an extended illness. He was a lifelong member Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Paducah, KY where he was saved and accepted Christ at an early age....

May 3, 2019

MARY JEAN “KERR” JONES, age 87, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with Jesus on May 3, 2019. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was the beloved wife of the late Curtis Jones. Also preceded in death by her parents, her infant son, and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sisters, Peggy Gordon...