WILLIS BENJAMIN “BENNY” WILLOCKS
Willis Benjamin “Benny” Willocks, age 78, of Strawberry Plains, TN born May 19, 1939 to Teddy and Martha Willocks of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away March 27, 2018. He was a member and deacon of the Strawberry Plains Presbyterian Church. He was a 1957 graduate of Rush Strong High School and a 1962 graduate of […]
ANDREW JULIUS ELDRIDGE
ANDREW JULIUS ELDRIDGE, age 73, of Jefferson City, TN passed away March 26, 2018 at home. For many years, he enjoyed his work at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Martha Charlene Fielden Eldridge; son, Andy Eldridge; parents, James, Sr. and Julia Spencer Eldridge. He is survived by three grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Allmon […]
Vols Sweep Doubleheader to Complete Series Sweep over Alabama
Tennessee took both games of its Sunday doubleheader against rival Alabama to complete its first SEC series sweep since 2015 against Mississippi State. The Volunteers received two complete-game performances from Garrett Stallings and Will Neely to improve to 16-9 overall and 4-2 in SEC play this season, which is the team’s best start to conference play since also going […]
UT Extension: It Takes All Types to Serve Effectively
As “the face of our office”, I not only get to see all of your smiling faces when you stop in for a visit, but I have the pleasure of observing and orchestrating many of the behind the scenes functions while keeping the wheels turning here. A typical day for me includes registering members of […]
ALLEN CODY
Allen Cody, age 83 of White Pine, passed away at his home on Friday, March 23, 2018. He was retired from BASF. He is preceded in death by his sons, Ricky Allen Cody and Jerry Lynn Cody, parents, Emmitt and Linda Grindstaff Cody, brothers, Emmitt Cody Jr and Burt Cody, sisters, Margaret Baxter, Elsie Sartain […]
NEWMAN LEE TRENT, SR
NEWMAN LEE TRENT, SR., age 78, of Morristown, TN passed away at home on March 22, 2018. He was a member of Mt. Vale Church of God, a retired police officer with the city of Morristown for 30 years, security guard at McDonalds on W Andrew Johnson Highway, and former employee of the Calendar Club […]
FRANKIE PAULINE SMITH MAPLES
FRANKIE PAULINE SMITH MAPLES, age 83, of Strawberry Plains, TN born April 22, 1934 in Knoxville, TN passed away March 22, 2018 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Estelle Cook Smith. She is survived by her children, Ricky (Amber) Maples […]
DARRELL EDWARD NEWMAN
DARRELL EDWARD NEWMAN, age 66, of New Market, TN went to his eternal home on Thursday, March 22, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, David H. Newman, his grandparents, and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his devoted wife, Deb; his daughters, Darsi (Ben) Sirknen and Dara (Damon) Lindner; his […]
KAYDEN ALAN ROSE
KAYDEN ALAN ROSE, age 4 months, of Jefferson City, TN went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 22, 2018. He was a happy, beautiful baby who was so very special and precious that will be missed dearly. He is preceded in death by grandmother, Vickie Rose. Survived by father, Scott Rose; mother, Katee […]
MARY LOU PEERMAN WICE
Mary Lou Peerman Wice, age 85 of White Pine, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Mary Lou was a very active member of Leadvale Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy Wice Young, parents, Elizabeth and Wilbur Peerman, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Pat and Kay Wice, son-in-law, […]
IMOGENE (JEAN) W. SWANN
IMOGENE (JEAN) W. SWANN went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, Calvin Swann; children, Deborah and Donald Cogdill, Jeff Vance and Richard Carver; grandchildren, Shaina and John Russell, Anna Shoup, Roger and Helen Vance. She is also survived by her special “adopted” […]
It’s Pothole Season
Winter weather extremes lead to an increase in potholes on state highways and bridges. Potholes form when moisture seeps into cracks in the pavement, then freezes and thaws causing the cracks to expand. The constant pounding of traffic loosens the pavement which causes it to crumble, creating potholes. Severe swings in temperature followed by periods […]
CARE to Start Accepting Open Surrenders May 1
As of May 1, 2018, Open Surrender will return to Jefferson County. Companion Animal Rescue & Education (CARE) will be providing a full-service animal shelter for all companion animals. CARE is a membership driven nonprofit organization. Website is WWW.carejeffcounty.com CARE will be working closely with the current Humane Society of Jefferson County to ensure a […]
Spring Is Here! Let’s Take a Hike March 24
Spring is here and we are getting outside for a #springhiketn! Spring Hikes are the perfect way to start this season that is full of wildflowers and warmer weather. All 56 state parks are offering free, ranger-led hikes on Saturday, March 24th. Whether you’re looking for a midnight hike, history adventure, or waterfall trek, our […]
Carson-Newman Forensics Team Wins National Championship
Carson-Newman University’s forensics team has won the Pi Kappa Delta National championship. Held March 14-18 at Tennessee State University in Nashville, the team won the national championship in their division and finished 6th overall. Carson-Newman team members David McConnell III and Bethany Lemons won the national championship for varsity parliamentary debaters. Thomas Fodor and Nancy […]