JAMES HAROLD GASS
On Tuesday, September 5, 2017 James Harold Gass, age 90, went peacefully to his final rest while at his home on Flat Gap Road in Jefferson City, TN. Jim lived in Jefferson County his entire life. He was a member of George Street United Methodist Church, where he attended faithfully for many years, and was […]
RONALD D. FLOYD, SR
RONALD D. FLOYD, SR., age 73 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday evening, September 2, 201 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center of Knoxville. Mr. Floyd was a carpenter in Calvert Co., Maryland before retiring to Dandridge. He also was a veteran of the U.S Army and the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by […]
Vols Edge Georgia Tech, 42-41, in 2OT
Junior running back John Kelly dashed for four touchdowns and racked up 128 rushing yards to help lead No. 25/24 Tennessee to a double-overtime victory against Georgia Tech in the Vols’ season-opening Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “That was a very good college football game,” Tennessee head coach Butch Jones said. “I have a lot of respect for […]
JAMES WALKER FORNEY
James Walker Forney passed away on August 29th, 2017 by natural causes. His daughter, Susan, and beloved pup, Maddie Sue, were by his side. Jim Forney, also affectionately known as “Keto,” was born in Jefferson City, Tennessee, on March 26th, 1929. His wife, Betty Fite Forney, preceded him in death in 2010. He is survived […]
National Park Service Releases Review of Chimney Tops 2 Fire
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke issued an independent review of the Chimney Tops 2 Fire that burned 11,410 acres in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in November 2016 and merged with other area fires, which caused 14 deaths and millions of dollars in damage in the Gatlinburg area. The report outlines the origins […]
Town of Dandridge Celebrates Opening of Public Dock
The Town of Dandridge elected officials and members of community gathered on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 to celebrate the addition on a new pubic dock. Hosting the ribbon cutting for the event was the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Dandridge Mayor Gantte offered the opening remarks, noting the contribution of several organizations, including the Town […]
EVELYN DARLENE MEASE CAMERON
Evelyn Darlene Mease Cameron, age 60 of White Pine, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church, White Pine. She was loved by so many and loved her Lord. She was known for her many talents and a servant […]
FSA Meeting to Review Committee Election Program
The Jefferson/Sevier/Cocke Farm Service Agency will conduct a meeting at the Jefferson County Agriculture Extension Office conference room on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 10:00 am. The Extension Office is located at 1111 Lake Drive, Dandridge. Voter eligibility and how elections are held will be discussed at the meeting. FSA program details will be reviewed. […]
H. DELBERT McGEHE
H. DELBERT McGEHE, age 86, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at his home. He was born January 12, 1931 in West Palm Beach, FL, the son of the late Douglas and Cecile McGehe. As a youngster, he lived in St. Louis, MO, Dallas and Tyler, Texas, and then in Dubuque, IA, […]
REV. CHARLES EDWARD ROBINSON
Reverend Charles Edward Robison, 86, of Talbott, TN, passed peacefully into his heavenly home on August 23, 2017. Born in Carrollton, GA, on July 5, 1931, he had lived in the Jefferson City area since 1994. As a Southern Baptist pastor, he declared the free gift of God’s grace his entire life. He pastored churches […]
STANLEY L. THOMPSON (GUMP)
Stanley L. Thompson (Gump), age 87 went home to be with his Lord on Monday, August 21, 2017 at the home of his daughter Linda Samples. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Olive Thompson, brothers, Elwood Thompson, Jr and Donald Thompson. He is survived by his daughters, Patty (Bill) Post and […]
KAREN DENISE GRAY
KAREN DENISE GRAY, age 58 of Kodak, TN passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center, Knoxville. She was a former employee of the Fudgery at Tanger Mall of Sevierville; an administrative assistant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and was a computer technician for Comp USA. She was preceded in death by […]
ELVA MULLINS MALONE
Elva Mullins Malone, age 87 of White Pine, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 19, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Malone and her parents, Robert Thomas Mullins and Laura Belle Rowe Mullins, brothers, Andy Mullins, Jesse Mullins, Lonnie Mullins, sisters, Goldie Saxton, Nora Johnson and Dixie Tommy Christian. […]
PAUL LAFAYETTE HOLTZCLAW, JR
PAUL LAFAYETTE HOLTZCLAW, JR., passed away Friday, August 18, 2017. He was 93 years old and was a member of the Anitoch Baptist Church. Paul was a veteran of World War II where he served in the Navy on a Liberty ship, the U.S.S Crux in the SW Pacific. He was proud to have served […]
JOE RAMOS
JOE RAMOS, age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, August 17, 2017 at his home. Joe was a member of the Central Heights Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Germany; a member of the Knoxville Corvair Club, and was a retired master mechanic with Yellow Freight […]
Carson-Newman Honors Faculty, Staff Service
On Thursday, Carson-Newman University recognized the service of faculty and staff during its annual Welcome Assembly. Carson-Newman President J. Randall O’Brien, pictured front left, thanked each for their years of service and contributions to the institution. Pictured with O’Brien is: Front Row, left to right, Dr. Kitty Coffey, 40 years; Becky Boatright, 35 years; Anita […]