BELINDA L. JONES
BELINDA L. JONES, age 47, of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, September 9, 2015 following a brief illness. She was born June 27, 1968 in Royal Oak, Michigan. Belinda was the office manager for the Jefferson County Soil Conservation office. Preceded in death by her father, Michael Mickey Miller; mother-in-law, Geneva Jones. She […]
MICHAEL DAVID MURPHY
Michael David Murphy, known affectionately by many as “Big Mike,” died Wednesday, September 9, 2015 after coming in contact with a high-voltage electric line. Originally from Dandridge, TN, Michael worked all over the country as a journeyman lineman and was in Florida when he died. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and […]
MICHAEL WYNN McCARTER
Michael Wynn McCarter, age 67, of White Pine, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, J.B. McCarter; mother, Susie McCarter Matthews. He is a retired employee of Lowe’s Morristown, and is of the Baptist faith. Survived by loving wife, Mary Reneau […]
You Know What I Used to Do?
Usually when I say to my wife, “You know what I used to do,” she rolls her eyes and scoffs. She knows I’m about to tell her something beautifully fictitious, like how I played in the NBA before an unfortunate lumberjacking accident lowered my height by nearly a foot, or about the time I was […]
When Can We Buy Pumpkins?
I was wondering when I will be able to purchase a pumpkin? I know that they are not out yet but will they be out soon? Actually, it will still be a couple of weeks yet before it is safe to by a pumpkin. The local pumpkin patches will be up and running around mid […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week was “shocking.” News bees were buzzing this week about an unauthorized dip into the honey jar. Buzzy Bees in the know were buzzing that a hat trick of sticky fingers has the magnifying glass trained on the local hive. The low humm is that questionable activities combined with the circling […]
A Changing of the Season
Sometimes it pays to just take a few minutes to reflect on where you have been, the road that was traveled. It can certainly help cure the desire to backtrack but it also identifies those paths that were worth another pass. This week, the unofficial end of summer has had me reflecting on the end […]
Jefferson County Falls to Maryville, 35-7
Jefferson County ran into a buzzsaw that is Maryville High School football on Friday night. The #1 ranked team in class 6A continued its dominance at the cost of Jefferson County this time, but not all was lost in the midst of defeat. “All we have done all year long is brag about what a […]
Curtain Call for Summer 2015
As the Summer of 2015 comes to a close, it offers an opportunity to reflect on the great and not so moments of the past few months. With the tragedies of Charleston and Chattanooga, the fires out west and the gearing up of the political machine, there was no shortage of National news. Temperatures soared […]
ROGER (RUSTY) BARRY
ROGER (RUSTY) BARRY, age 70 of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday morning, September 4, 2015. Roger was born in Santa Paula, CA. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; mother, Dusty Hutchinson; step-father, Ronn Hutchinson; brothers, Daniel (Esther), Douglas (Ana), William (Lorraine); step-children, Connie, Steven and Patti. Roger was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 57 […]
LUCILLE ATKINS TRENT
LUCILLE ATKINS TRENT, age 64, of Morristown, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2015 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents, Alvis Atkins and Lola Clevenger; daughter, Michelle Ferrell Lilly; brothers, Gerald and Ray Atkins; sister, Betty Ann Atkins. She was a […]
Music on the Town Starts with a Bang
Dandridge kicked off their 11th Annual Music on the Town event on Thursday evening, September 3, 2015. Opening for the event were The Grascals, an award winning bluegrass band known for their cutting edge style in their genre. The evening was hot on Thursday, and so were The Grascals, as they brought big city music […]
Modern Woodmen Helps DES with Matching Funds
Over the past few years, Dandridge Elementary School (DES) has worked hard to revitalize the facility, both indoors and outdoors. Part of this revitalization included the purchase and installation of a new entrance sign. The DES staff and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) hosted a Spring Fling fundraiser and Modern Woodmen matched $1250.00 toward the purchase price of […]
White Pine Public Library Honors the White Pine Friends of the Library, Donations of Books for Children
The Staff of the White Pine Public Library gave a reception Wednesday, September 02, 2015 at 3:30, to honor and thank The White Pine Friends of the Library for participating with The Pilcrow Foundation to receive a Children’s Book Grant. As a part of The Pilcrow Foundation’s Children’s Book Project, for every book purchased by […]
AGNES ATHERTON
AGNES ATHERTON, age 71, of New Market, TN (Dumplin community) passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Atherton, Sr.; son, Ronald Atherton, Jr. She is survived by son, Michael Atherton and wife, Kimberly; grandchildren, Shaun and Shaina West; great-grandchildren, Makayla Hensley and Kelsey Hensley, Caylan Olsen; brother, […]