LITA PEAK DOSSEY
Lita Peak Dossey, age 58, of Nashville, formally of Point Pleasant, passed away suddenly at St. Thomas West in Nashville. She was a teacher’s assistant in a CDC class at Gene Brown Elementary School in Nashville. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Joyce Peak, sister-in-law, Jane Peak, aunt and uncle, W.E. […]
Safety Tips to Close the Summer
The scorching heat outside reminds us that, although August might be slowly creeping around the corner, we are still in the dog days of summer. With summer still in full swing, parents and children should be reminded that just because the same routine of pool, fun, and sun has been repeated for weeks now, does […]
Getting Back into the School Routine
As much as some might not want to hear it, it’s back to school time here in East Tennessee. Back to school means getting back in the routines of getting to bed earlier, making sure to do homework, getting to those after school practices, and making sure that there is still time to have fun […]
Morristown Parents Endow Scholarship in Memory of Their Son
Dean and Priscilla Mills of Morristown, Tennessee, have given the university $25,000 to endow a scholarship in memory of their son Jonathan, who died in 2016 at age 28 of complications from an asthma attack. “We have so many good memories, and Jonathan had many, many friends and extended family who loved him and will […]
GREGORY BRIAN PARKER
GREGORY BRIAN PARKER, age 57 of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday evening, July 24, 2017. He was an employee at Auto Glass of America in Morristown and was an ordained minister who enjoyed doing revivals and evangelistic ministry. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence D. Parker and grandfather, Thomas Davis. Brian is […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “scorching.” The head governmental hive will meet this week, and Buzzy Bees in the Know are Buzzing that the swarm may bee hotter than usual. The low humm is that more can bee less if the associated pollination is in the counting. The low, low humm is that it […]
School Board Acts to Fund Phase II of White Pine School Project
The Jefferson County School Board approved funding late last week that would allow for the completion of Phase II at White Pine School. School Board Member Cox, who represents the White Pine district, brought two motions during Thursday’s meeting to secure funding to complete the renovation and addition project at White Pine School. Previously, the […]
Of Sausage, Wine, and Legislation
David Seal is a guest editorialist this week on The Post. David is a long time educator in Jefferson County, as well as a recognized artist and local businessman. He also serves Jefferson County as a County Commissioner and as a lobbyist for the people on issues such as eminent domain and broadband accessibility on […]
Is Your Child Vaccinated?
School is just around the corner for many around the area, and with that comes the usual back to school to-do list. Along with getting that new backpack and pens, you might consider taking a trip to your family doctors office. Many schools and daycares around the area have specific requirements on the types of […]
Haslam Announces Lowest Unemployment Rate in State History
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips today announced Tennessee’s unemployment rate for June 2017 was 3.6 percent, the lowest in Tennessee recorded history. The June 2017 preliminary seasonally adjusted rate surpasses the previous low of 3.7 percent from March 2000. The state has not experienced an unemployment […]
SAMSON PAUL SINARD
Samson Paul Sinard, age 54 of White Pine, passed away from this life on July 22, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents; Lon and Anna Ruth Sinard and brother, Lonnie Sinard. He is survived by his sisters, Delores Horner of White Pine and Barbara Sullivan of Illinois, brothers; Dale (Sandy) Sinard of […]
RICKY DALE MILLER
Ricky Dale Miller, age 57, of Dandridge, TN passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Kindred Nursing Home in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Rosa Miller and niece, Michelle Miller. He is survived by his brothers, Carroll Miller and Ronnie Miller; sister, Patty Miller; nephew, Chris Miller, all […]
Corker Statement on Nomination of Doug Overbey to be U.S. Attorney
U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) today released the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of J. Douglas Overbey to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee. “Doug Overbey is an outstanding choice to serve Tennesseans as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District,” said Corker. “Doug has had a distinguished law […]
BARBARA JO HORNER
Barbara Jo Horner – age 82 of Mt. Juliet, formerly of Morristown , went to be with Jesus Friday, July 21st, 2017. She was retired from Advanced Payment Solutions in Nashville and previous loved helping kids with proms and weddings at Frederick’s Formal Wear. She will be sadly missed by daughter; Debbie Bowles, son, Morris […]
LYNN ALVIN SLATON
LYNN ALVIN SLATON, age 75, of Dandridge, TN passed away Friday afternoon, July 21, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alger and Mary Ellen Slaton. He is survived by his wife, Norma; children, Rick (Wanda) Slaton and Robin ( Jeff ) Brady; 13 grandchildren and 2 […]
LINDA E. HENRY
LINDA E. HENRY, age 76, of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully at the Jefferson County Nursing Home on Friday evening, July 21, 2017 after a long battle with Progressive Supra-nuclear Palsy. Linda was an Alabama native but moved to East Tennessee 34 years ago with her husband Johnny, where they enjoyed exploring the mountains, making […]