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JEROME PAUL HARPER

JEROME PAUL HARPER, age 78, of New Market, TN passed away on December 2, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He was a member of New Market United Methodist Church. Mr. Harper was a professor of Spanish, Italian and German, and was the Head of the Foreign Language Department at Carson Newman University for 30 years, […]

BONNIE SILVER PROFFITT

BONNIE SILVER PROFFITT, age 100, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Life Care of Jefferson City. Preceded in death by husband, James Proffitt; and son, John Wesley Proffitt. She is survived by daughter-in-law, Sue Proffitt; granddaughters, Angela Johnson and Becky Moore (Doug); four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; many other family and […]

SIDNEY L. LINER

SIDNEY L. LINER, age 57, of White Pine, TN passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Sidney was a loving brother and uncle. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Clemson and Rosa Lucille Liner; brothers, Grover, George and Harry. He is survived by his brother, Larry Liner; sisters, […]

IRENE LONG SHURDEN

IRENE LONG SHURDEN, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN, died on November 28, 2016 after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her daughter and husband were present at her bedside when she passed. She was born on October 8, 1939 in Lexington, Mississippi, and moved early in her childhood to Greenville, Mississippi. She graduated from […]

JEFFERY (Jeff) G. WALKER

JEFFERY (Jeff) G. WALKER, age 56 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday afternoon, November 26, 2016 following a brief illness. He was an employee of the CCSE, Inc., in Knoxville and was of the Christian faith. A beloved husband, father, son and brother, he will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Alfred […]

GLENDA DeANN HAHN

Glenda DeAnn Hahn passed away peacefully in Knoxville, TN on November 12, 2016 at the age of 78. Glenda is predeceased by her parents George Thomas and Helen Cochran, sisters Gwenera Lillard, Robbie Eason, and brother Tommy Cochran. Glenda is survived by her loving husband of 55 years. They were married in Savannah, GA on September 9, 1961. Glenda is lovingly remembered by  daughters Yolanda Chidester and Sabrina Huntoon, […]

STUART “LUCKY” HOUPT

Stuart “Lucky” Houpt, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Stuart was born on August 15, 1942 in Chester, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School in 1961, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Stuart retired from Shelby Williams […]

THOMAS W. (BUD) GRAHAM

Thomas W. (Bud) Graham of Dandridge, TN left this earth on 11/17/2016 to join his bride in heaven for their 72nd Anniversary. Thomas was 90 yrs old and preceded in death by his beloved wife Kathleen. He was the last survivor of his 10 siblings. Bud is survived by two sons: Ronnie and wife, Lynn […]

COY DOUGLAS ROACH

Coy Douglas Roach, age 72, of Talbott, TN passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 23, 2016 from complications of a stroke. He was a member of New Blackwell Baptist Church and was retired from Briggs Industries with 34 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Dessie Mae Roach. He is survived by wife […]

DANA ROBINSON

DANA ROBINSON, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Ridgeview Terrace Lifecare in Rutledge, TN. Dana was born in Middlesboro, KY. She retired from Carson Newman University in 2006 after 18 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, F. D. […]

JERRY R. HOLACKA

JERRY R. HOLACKA, of Rutledge, TN and formerly of Waco, TX passed away on October 22, 2016. He was a mechanical engineer with TXU for 35 years. He was dedicated to his family, friends, job, community and his church. Preceded in death by his parents, Edith and Raymond Holacka; and brother, Jim Holacka. Survived by […]

DOROTHY JEAN ARWOOD BROWN

Dorothy Jean Arwood Brown, age 75, of White Pine, TN passed away at Jefferson County Nursing Home on October 20, 2016. Dorothy was a member of Leadvale Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lacy Brown; her son, Joel Brown; and grandson, Jesse Brown; granddaughter, Lydia Brown. She is also survived […]

JOHN FRANKLIN HOWELL

John Franklin Howell entered this world on Wednesday, July 6, 1927, in Jefferson City, Tennessee, and passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Carrie Howell; sisters, Christine Watkins Brabson and Iva Dean Howell Davis; brothers, Leon “Frog” Howell, Charles, and Richard […]

BETTY MAPLES WILLIAMS

BETTY MAPLES WILLIAMS, age 82, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday afternoon, October 20, 2016, at the Chandler House of Jefferson City. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge and will be remembered for her helpful kindness and volunteer work with hospice and caring for others. She was preceded in […]

RICHARD “DOUG” BAKER

Richard Douglas “Doug” Baker, age 67 of White Pine, passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Doug is prededed in death by his parents; Dr. E. R. Baker and Shirley B. Baker, brothers, James “Nim” and John and many good and longtime friends. Doug was a gun enthusiast […]

WAYNE STUART HUSKEY

WAYNE STUART HUSKEY, age 86, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at his home. He was born in Sevier County, TN, the son of the late Robert Lee and Cora Manning Huskey. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mildred Huskey Bradshaw and Lois Huskey; brothers, Frank, Cleo and John Huskey. […]