GEORGE P. STORCH
GEORGE P. STORCH, age 72, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Willis, MI passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his home. He was the son of the late John and Rosemary Storch. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Farley; brother Thomas Storch. George was a graduate of Henry Ford Commuity College […]
Tax Free Weekend Starts July 29, 2016
It’s that time of the year again! Tax Free Weekend will be quickly upon us as the Tennessee lesigslation has decided to change the date of the tax holiday. Instead of the normal first weekend of August, this year’s tax free weekend will be from midnight on Friday July 29th – midnight Sunday July 31st. […]
MARY ALICE MURRAY
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the funeral home.
A Merry Little Christmas in July
Dog days of summer got you down? Cool off with the icy thoughts of a white Christmas. Christmas in July, that is. While many are setting off on their summer escapades and dreaming of the beach, now is the perfect time to begin preparing for old Saint Nick. Here are some tips that you can […]
INA SUE HURST
Ina Sue Hurst, age 78 of Dandridge, passed away at Jefferson Memorial Hospital on July 11, 2016 at 8:40 am. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, William O. Hurst of Dandridge, daughter, Connie Rines Massengill and husband Bill of White Pine, sons; Jeff Ellis of Lewisburg, Ohio and Eric Hurst and wife […]
Where Can I Find the School Dress Code?
I have a daughter who will be attending middle school next year. We would like to go ahead and do some shopping for school clothes but I know that the dress codes are different from elementary school to middle school. Do you have any idea where I might find the dress code? For most schools, […]
Some Dandridge Residents Reporting Discolored Water
Some residents in the Dandridge area may be seeing red, but according to Water Superintendent Mike Norton, that is the color of progress. Recently, the Dandridge Water Department contracted with KUB to bring water to the Dandridge area and customers are now on line with the new water supplier. Though many may see the benefit […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “interesting.” The head governmental hive meet this week to re address the pollination proclamation that didn’t pass the King Bee. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that it will surely get the nod from the swarm but the back and forth could bee the start of another nest […]
It’s Tomato Time!
The summer season brings with it special traditions and delicacies that just aren’t as enjoyable all year around. Swimming and fishing just don’t go well with the brisk winds of fall or the harsh snow of winter. The same can be said for the fruit beloved by southerners: the tomato. With the arrival of tomato […]
A Large Scale Time Out?
I have to wonder why we expect so much more from kindergarten children than we do from politicians? If a young child lies, cheats, steals, is selfish or aggressive and pushy toward his classmate he is immediately corrected. Since when are adults entitled to acted badly based on age? There is no room for bad […]
GAYANNE JACKSON SIMS
GAYANNE JACKSON SIMS, age 73, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. She was born June 23, 1943 in Anderson, IN, the daughter of the late Claude and Marcella Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Howard Sims, Jr. and twin grandsons, Ridge and Nicholas Sims. She is survived by […]
DOROTHY A. HUNTSMAN
DOROTHY A. HUNTSMAN, age 87, of Dandridge, TN and formerly of Marion, OH passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. She was born November 4, 1928 in Marion, OH, the daughter of the late Jesse and Ruth Lowry. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Emmett Patrick Huntsman; sister, Ruth Lowry; brother, […]
AARON “PETE” EMANUAL SHIFLET
AARON “PETE” EMANUAL SHIFLET, age 56, of Talbott, TN passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty Lamb (Shiflet) Bates and Marshall Shiflet; grandparents, Bonnie and John Lamb; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bill and Hazel Case. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Peggy […]
Vaccinations: A Vital Step Before the Start of the New School Year
Summer is winding down and, believe it or not, the kids will soon be heading back to the classroom. While no one wants to think about homework and practice schedules, parents need to begin preparing children to re-enter school with not only the proper supplies, but also with updated vaccinations. No kid, or anyone for […]
ADOLPHUS “AL” PURYEAR
Adolphus “Al” Puryear, Jr., age 73, of White Pine, TN passed away on July 8, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Franklin, TN, the son of the late Adolphus and Millicent (Freeman) Puryear. He was preceded in death by his precious grandson, Cole Puryear, and his sister Carole Puryear […]
Newly Discovered Planet Has 3 Suns
If you thought Luke Skywalker’s home planet, Tatooine, was a strange world with its two suns in the sky, imagine this: a planet where you’d either experience constant daylight or enjoy triple sunrises and sunsets each day, depending on the seasons, which happen to last longer than human lifetimes. Such a world has been discovered […]