LONNIE R. WILLIAMS
LONNIE R. WILLIAMS, age 70, of Knoxville, TN passed away Friday morning, June 12, 2015 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Theresa Sharp Williams; children, Ronnie (Sherry) Williams, Lonnie Williams and Billie Ann Stinnett; brother, Bill Williams; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A prayer […]
JOYCE E. McGEORGE
JOYCE E. MCGEORGE, age 74, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 at her residence following an extended illness. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Willis Junior McGeorge. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Kenneth Ayers of Morristown, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky […]
Keeping Kids Safe this Summer
FIREWORKS SAFETY Fireworks can result in severe burns, blindness, scars, and even death. Fireworks that are often thought to be safe, such as sparklers, can reach temperatures above 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, and can burn users and bystanders. Families should attend community fireworks displays run by professionals rather than using fireworks at home. The AAP recommends […]
Shooters Bring Home Awards
The Jefferson County 4H Shooters successfully competed in the Regional Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, scoring two Regional 1st place rankings, a 2nd place Regional finish, and a 3rd place ranking across the four divisions of shooters. The results are as follows: Varsity: 3rd in Region Derek Masoner, Issac Hodges, […]
ELLEN INGRAM
ELLEN INGRAM, age 94, of Talbott, TN passed away at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab following an extended illness. She was a member of White Pine First Church of God. Preceded in death by parents, Bert and Delia Stroupe; brother, Dana Stroupe; and sisters, Imogene Pryor and […]
GARY LYNN LAWING SR.
Gary Lynn Lawing Sr, known affectionately by friends as “Tire Man” of Cocke Co, born in Dayton, OH on December 26, 1946 passed away at his home on June 11, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Doyle and Hilda Sue Willis Lawing and sisters, Donna Lawing and Teresa Duke. He is […]
Questions Plague Budget Recommendation
The Jefferson County Commission full body got their first look at the Budget Committee’s recommendations for the fiscal year 2015-2016 budget in their work session on Monday, June 8, 2015. Though the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse has been relatively full during the budgeting process,many County Department Heads and Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri were noticeably absent […]
Boys And Girls Club Students of the Month: May 2015
K-2nd: Dante Gates My favorite thing about my Club is: going outside and playing. My favorite area at the Club is: the games room. My Boys & Girls Club helps me by: giving awesome snacks and meals after school. 3rd-5th: Toni Cason My favorite thing about my Club is: the great staff. My favorite area at […]
ELIZABETH MARIE “PERRY” DISHER
ELIZABETH MARIE “PERRY” DISHER, age 71, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Reinhold Robert Disher, and son, Chris Disher. She is survived by sons, Tim (Christy) Disher of Talbott, TN, and Peter Disher of Talbott, TN; granddaughter, Jessica Disher; two […]
EARL LEE RELIFORD
EARL LEE RELIFORD, age 62, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at his residence following a brief illness. He was a member of Boyd’s Chapel United Methodist Church, and was retired from Royston Chrysler Dodge and Jeep with 14 years of service. Preceded in death by his son, Godot Reliford, and […]
Baby Boomers Edged Out by Echo Boomers
As more and more of the Baby Boomers age into the sixty five and over demographics, the face of the United States could change drastically. In 2011, when the first, and largest, wave of Boomers hit the age of 65, it was a turning point in the way that the United States will deal with […]
Kitty Love
June is National Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is celebrating by encouraging the public to consider adopting one of the 3.4 million cats that enter shelters each year. A recent ASPCA survey of American adults shows that, while cat owners themselves have overwhelmingly positive experiences with […]
Ribbon Cutting for New Jefferson City Business
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Skillworks, LLC. A new business located in Jefferson City, Skillworks is owned by local entrepreneur Matthew Evon. Skillworks provides skilled labor on a per-need basis to satisfy other businesses’ needs. Local dignitaries were on hand to help welcome the new enterprise to the […]
Tigers on a Goat Leash
There are very few things in the world that make me happier than misheard music lyrics and, of course, goats. Anybody that follows my column knows this to be massively evident and may even recall musings of “big ole Chad and Delilah” or fabulously utilitarian pack goats. When those things come around, I can’t help […]
Chocolate Marshmallow Pie
I remember the first time my mother made this pie. I was mesmerized while watching her fold the whipped cream into the smooth chocolate mixture. And when I finally got to taste the finished pie, it was as good as I imagined it would be. This pie is simple to make with few ingredients, and […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “negotiation.” The head governmental hive will convene to get a first look at the pollination proclamation this week. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that the cheap seats could bee empty if the drones head to the house instead of sticking it out with the swarm. The low […]