DOYLE PETTIT
On Monday, February 18, 2019, Doyle Pettit of New Market TN, loving husband, father of three sons and grandfather of six, passed away in the comfort of his home at the age of 83. Doyle was born on May 29, 1935 in Mohawk TN. Doyle grew up on a Greene County Farm helping his family, […]
BOBBIE M. BAXLEY
Bobbie M. Baxley, age 86 of White Pine, passed away at Greystone Healthcare in Blountville on Monday, February 18, 2019. She was a member of Leadvale Baptist Church. Friends may call at their convenience on Thursday, February 21, 2019 between the hours of 9-5:00pm at Farrar Funeral Home in White Pine. Graveside Interment Service will […]
Lady Vols Earn Gritty Win Over Mizzou, 62-60
Tennessee earned a hard-fought victory over RV/RV Missouri on Sunday, coming from four points down in the final stanza to claim a 62-60 triumph in front of a crowd of 8,559 in Mizzou Arena. Sophomore point guard Evina Westbrook led UT (17-8, 6-6 SEC) with 18 points and six assists, while sophomore forward Rennia Davis logged her 17th career double-double with […]
PAULA ANNETTE CRUZE
Born August 28, 1963, Paula went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband of 19 years, David Packard, father, James Cruze, grandparents, Margaret and Dudley Cruze, Grandmother, Corrine Woody, adopted grandparents Russell and Artie Messer, and an aunt, Sue Cates. Survived by son Wyatte Lee Packard, […]
BILLY EARL IVY
Billy Earl Ivy, age 64, of White Pine, TN passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Ivy; brothers, Johnny Ivy, Sr. and Stanley Ivy; sister, Janet Ivy. He is survived by his mother, Virgie Ivy; son, James Ivy; daughter, Jessica Ivy; grandchildren, Bryson Ivy, Chelsey Short and […]
BRIDGETT ELAINE FRANKLIN
BRIDGETT ELAINE FRANKLIN, age 40 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Friday evening, February 15, 2019 following a long battle with diabetes. She attended Grants Chapel United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Keith and Katherine Franklin and Herbert Reneau. She is survived by her father, James Franklin of Morristown, TN and mother, […]
ANTHONY “T. R.” WELLS
ANTHONY “T. R.” WELLS, age 61, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by father, James Wells. T. R. was a rabid Tennessee football fan, orange to the end. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Wells; children, Amanda (Bobby) Hicks, Erin Wells, Emily Welda, […]
Dining with Diabetes
The Jefferson County Extension Office will be offering Dining with Diabetes classes beginning March 14 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the UT Extension office, 1111 Lake Drive, Dandridge, Tennessee. The Dining with Diabetes class will run for three weeks. This class is open to anyone with diabetes, family members of people with diabetes or anyone at […]
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
One of the best ways to keep your body and mind functioning at their best is to exercise. Regular participation in strengthening exercises can help build muscle and increase bone density, which prevents frailty and osteoporosis. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an eight-week exercise program that meets twice a week for one-hour classes. The program […]
Tennessee Needs at Least $49.8 Billion of Public Infrastructure Improvements
Tennessee needs at least $49.8 billion of public infrastructure improvements during the five-year period of July 2017 to June 2022—a $5 billion (11.1%) increase from the year before—according to a new report by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR). Improvements needed for Transportation and Utilities, Education, and Health, Safety, and Welfare infrastructure continue […]
Jefferson City Library Hosts Local Author February 19
Jefferson City Public Library would like you to join us by the hearth as local author Sara L. Foust reads excerpts from her novels. Ms. Foust writes inspirational romantic suspense from her mini-farm in East Tennessee. A homeschooling mom of five, an outdoor girl, and an avid reader, writing is her passion. Refreshments provided.