LOIS HODGES HAWKINS
LOIS HODGES HAWKINS, age 84 of Talbott, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, January 6, 2015. She was a member of the Mansfield Gap Baptist Church where she served as church pianist. Lois was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who cared dearly for her family and will be greatly […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Regular Meetings Of The Budget Committee
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee, and to all other persons who might be interested, that open, public, regular meetings of the Budget Committee of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners will be held in the Jefferson County Courthouse, 202 W. Main St, Dandridge, at 5:30 p.m. on the […]
MARY ALICE LAWSON
Mary Alice Lawson, age 89 of Jefferson City, TN passed away on January 5, 2015. Born March 6, 1925 in Ohio, “The Dutchman” was always part Yankee but at heart a Southern Lady. Mrs. Lawson was a supportive pastor’s wife, an accomplished musician and vocalist and loving mother. Preceded in death by husband, Rev. Luther […]
CHARLOTTE SUE TALLENT
Charlotte Sue Tallent, born November 14, 1951, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015. Preceded in death by mother, Helen Graham; sister, Betty Jean Gaylor; brothers, Larry and Ray Graham. Survived by husband, Kenneth Wayne Tallent; father, John C. Graham; children, Crystal Graham, Stephanie Gaylor and Rhonda Tallent; grandchildren, Patrick, Alicia, Joshua, Kayla, Randall, Zachary, Pete […]
Vols “BUTCHer” Hawkeyes,45-28
The Vols gave new meaning to the Taxslayer Bowl on Friday night. For the Vols, it should have been named the “HawkeyeSlayer” Bowl. The Volunteers scored on each of their first 4 possessions of the game and rolled the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 70th annual bowl. “We came here for a purpose,” Butch Jones said, […]
MARY E. “BETTY” SPRADLING
Mary E. “Betty” Spradling, age 89 of Jefferson City, TN, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015. She was a member of Community Chapel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Spradling, stepson, Lanney Spradling, and step-grandson, Chris Spradling. She is survived by daughter, Diana (James) Ancil of Jefferson City, TN, […]
RANDALL PURKEY
Randall Purkey, age 54 of Talbott, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4, 2015 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of Friendsview Baptist Church. He was retired owner/operator of RP Trucking. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert, Sr. and Ruby Jean Purkey, infant brother, […]
RALPH ROGER GODWIN
Ralph Roger Godwin age 81, passed away Jan. 3, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Roger was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. He attended Jefferson County Schools as well as Carson Newman College. He played football at Carson Newman College for 4 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the […]
CHRISTOPHER SCOTT HANNAH
Christopher Scott Hannah, age 39 of Talbott, TN left this world on January 2, 2015. He is preceded in death by his brother Patrick Hannah, grandfathers, Clifford Hannah, Sr. and Floyd Bales. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Misty Lynn Messer Hannah, son, Christopher S. Hannah, Jr., mother Lois Capps of Morristown, […]
Happy New Year 2015
It is that time of year and when the ball drops, leaving 2014 a memory, and nearly half of the United States will be making a New Year’s resolution. Ushering out the old year seems as good a time as any to also usher out some old bad habits and look forward to a new […]
Commission Funds Building 8 With Amendments
The Jefferson County Commission held a Called Meeting on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and take action for funding repairs and renovation of Building 8 at Jefferson County High School. Commission Chairman Carmichael Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners […]
School Board Conducts Final Meeting Before New Year
The Jefferson County School Board met for their final meeting of 2014 on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Patriot Academy. Chairman of the Board Jarnigan Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Lowery and Rogers. The Agenda was Approved, with the addition of items (payment for Lewis Group and […]
ROBERT “BOB” DALE CRABTREE
Robert “Bob” Dale Crabtree died at age 70 at home on December 29, 2014 from complications from a 61-year long battle with diabetes, as well as heart problems. He was born in Oregon and lived there until moving away after graduating from Oregon State University. He was a spring board diver and cheerleader while at […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is numbers. The DOE hive will bee in full swing this week as they come looking for pollination. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that a recent appointment could bee a stinging point when it comes to pouring honey from the jar. The low humm is that some of […]
Let The Sun Shine In The New Year
I always find the ending of the year to be a time of reflection. It provides the opportunity to revel in the things that were done right and access the wrong turns. Usually, this time of year there is little else going on in Jefferson County and we are all just coming off several weeks […]