Corker, Alexander to Honor Fred Thompson
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) paid tribute on the Senate floor to former attorney, actor, U.S. Senator for Tennessee, presidential candidate, and dear friend of 50 years, Fred Thompson, who passed away Sunday. Sen. Alexander’s remarks follow: It is my sad duty to report that Fred Dalton Thompson, who served in this body from 1995 […]
Do You Remember Drive-In Movies?
Drive-in movies, you gotta love them. For those of you not fortunate enough to experience a drive-in move, hopefully my memories will enlighten you. As the name implies, these movies were outdoors. They were designed with parking stations and amplifiers hanging from poles. Upon pulling into the parking space, the driver would hang the box […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “judgment.” With eyes on the changing of the time and the season, it could bee that change is a low hanging hornet’s nest locally. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that some in the swarm are seeing horizontal and not liking the view. The low humm is that […]
Another Day, Another Lawsuit
Ahhh, Change is in the air. It is amazing what an extra hour of sleep will do for a person’s thought process. It should really come as no surprise that Jefferson County is facing another lawsuit. Those that did not see this one coming were either asleep at the wheel or have simply tuned out […]
BOBBY R. GANN
Bobby R. Gann, age 75, of Dandridge, TN (Sager Community) , departed this Earthly Home for a Heavenly Home on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 following a brief illness. He was a member of Sartain Springs Missionary Baptist Church. He was an avid Jefferson County Patriot fan of both football and basketball. He worked for Carson […]
ROGER (RAGHEAD) WALTER MOONEYHAM
ROGER WALTER MOONEYHAM, SR. (RAGHEAD), age 67, of White Pine, TN passed away at his residence on November 1, 2015 after an extended illness and four years of dialysis. He attended Lakeland Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver of 38 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by […]
HARRY CHRISTOPHER PHIPPS JR.
HARRY CHRISTOPHER PHIPPS, JR., (better known as Scrap Iron and Junior) age 84, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Saturday morning, October 31, 2015 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. He served three years in the U. S. Army, stationed in Japan. Following his service, he was a driver for Biddle’s Junk Yard. […]
GRACIE LEE MATTISON
Gracie Lee Mattison, age 72 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents Stewart and Willie Kate Burden, Jr, sister, Barbara Ann Hendricks, brother in law, Robert Wilkerson, and nephew, Robert Wilkerson, Jr. She was a member of Boyds Chapel Methodist Church […]
MARY B. WEED
Mary B. Weed, age 77 of Kodak, TN passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Weed Moran (Steve Moran), grandson, Jaydon Moran, and her adored dog, “Krystal”. Celebration of Life will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Michelle Durand’s House, 3839 Settlers Trail, […]
Open Enrollment Starts Nov. 1 on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) reminds Tennesseans that Open Enrollment for insurance coverage on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) begins Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. Since the conclusion of the last enrollment period, there have been several changes related to Tennessee insurance carriers. The Department wants consumers to be aware of those changes […]
Get Ready to “Fall Back” an Hour on November 1, 2015!
Night owls, rejoice, because the Daylight Saving Time ends on November 1st. At 2:00 am on November 1st, clocks will need to be set back an hour, so don’t forget to change your alarms! Sleep-deprived people all across America and Europe can thank Benjamin Franklin for the original proposal of Daylight Saving Time, though the […]
LOUISE LEWIS
Lewis, Dorris Louise, age 85 of Loudon, TN passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center. Louise was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Elmer E. Lewis; parents, Jesse and Nesbitt Riley; sister, Lois Jenkins, and an infant sister. Louise is survived […]
TERRY MICHAEL BALLINGER
TERRY MICHAEL BALLINGER, age 58, of New Market, TN passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 . Preceded in death by parents, Franklin and Shirley Ballinger; grandparents, Clark and Vadna Barber. Survived by brothers, Rick Ballinger (Keri), Steve Ballinger (Diane); daughter-in-law, Jennifer Wilkerson; granddaughters, Sheyenne and Mattea; several nieces and nephews. Graveside interment service will be […]
CHRISTIAN (CHRIS) STALLINGS
CHRISTIAN (CHRIS) STALLINGS, age 43, of Vonore, TN passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was an employee of JTEKT Steering Auto Corporation for 12 years. He is survived by son, Avery Stallings; mother, Carolyn Wert (James); father, Allen Stallings; grandfather, Mayford French; several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of […]
DONALD WILSON SHEPHERD
On October 26, 2015, Donald W. Shepherd received the highest calling and “promotion” (in his own words) to his heavenly home to be in the presence of his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was in Jefferson City Health and Rehab the last three years, he was a longstanding member of Freedom Baptist Church […]