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BRENDA SUE HOBBY ASHER, age 76 of Dandridge, TN, passed away July 17, 2021. Brenda was a strong Christian woman who loved her family and especially adored her grandchildren. She also loved her church and her church family. She was most known as a child of God and as a prayer warrior who lived life to the fullest. She attended both the Tabernacle of Hope and Dandridge Full Gospel Ministries Church. Brenda also had a sense of humor and could always make those around her smile and laugh. She is survived by her children, Michael (Angie) Hobby and Daryl (Penny) Hobby; grandchildren, Brandon Hobby, Britani (Tracy) Johnson, Jayden Hobby, Brooke Johnson, Stone Johnson, and Logan Johnson;...

Christy Yonz Bowlin passed into eternal rest on July 15, 2021 after a courageous three and a half year battle with breast cancer. Her friends and family rejoice in her passing on the promise that one day they will reunite in heaven by the grace of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Christy was born in Atlanta, GA. She spent much of her life in Greeneville, TN until she moved to Dandridge, TN in 2007. She is a 1991 graduate of Greeneville High School and a 1994 graduate of East Tennessee State University. Christy is a Christian. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Dandridge and formerly Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Greeneville and Asbury United Methodist Church of Greeneville....

Christy Yonz Bowlin passed into eternal rest on July 15, 2021 after a courageous three and a half year battle with breast cancer. Her friends and family rejoice in her passing on the promise that one day they will reunite in heaven by the grace of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Christy was born in Atlanta, GA. She spent much of her life in Greeneville, TN until she moved to Dandridge, TN in 2007. She is a 1991 graduate of Greeneville High School and a 1994 graduate of East Tennessee State University. Christy is a Christian. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Dandridge and formerly Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Greeneville and Asbury United Methodist Church of Greeneville....

Dr. O.L. Merritt, age 91, of Morristown, TN, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Dr. Merritt was born and reared in Washburn (Puncheon Camp Community,) TN, graduating from Washburn High School and then from Lincoln Memorial University with a BS degree. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Tennessee, he did his internship at Knoxville General Hospital and at UT Hospital in Knoxville and was one of the first medical residents at UT when the hospital opened in the late 1950's. Dr. Merritt served as a captain in the U.S. Army and spent 16 months as a medical officer in Korea. After his discharge from the army, he practiced medicine for one year in Corryton, TN, and in...

HELEN MAXINE (DEAN) DAMRON, age 90, of Dandridge, TN, passed away peacefully at her home. She was born on March 23, 1931 in Martinsburg, WV to Oscar and Catherine (Barton) Dean. She married Rans Damron on May 8, 1952 in Clintwood, VA and he preceded her in death on April 6, 2017. She was also preceded in death by her son, Wade Rans Damron; sisters, Evelyn Drasol, Eunice Meadows, Clara and Thelma Dean; granddaughters, Shawna and Alicia Hall. Helen is survived by her daughters, Sandra (Dennis) Bell and Pamela (John) Stiffler. She had numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren who lightened up her day every time she saw them. Her true loves were her family, her...

PAULINE "POLLY" NAPIER, age 92, of Dandridge, TN, passed away April 12, 2021 after a brief illness. Polly retired from Jefferson County schools in 2015 where she had many special friends at Dandridge Elementary School. She was a member of Dandridge First United Methodist Church. Polly's hobbies included shopping, reading, puzzles and flower gardening. She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Napier; parents, George and Annie Potter; sisters, Alma Potter and Katie Evans; and brother, George Harold Potter. Polly is survived by her daughter, Billie (George) Yardley; grandson, Joshua, the joy of her life; nephew, Tony (Rita) Potter; nieces, Melanie (Billy) Daugherty and Laurie (Steve)...

TREVOR HODGSON, age 39, passed away on February 27, 2021. Trevor was a member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City and President of Overman International. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Nina Sharp Hodgson; grandfather, Ellis Mack Hodgson, Jr.; grandfather, Robert Dodson Thomas; uncle, Dr. Ellis Mack Hodgson, III; uncle, Terry Lynn Davis; mother-in-law, Kathy Berry Parker. Trevor is survived by his wife of 14 years, Jamie Parker Hodgson; sons, Crosby Jack Hodgson and Cooper Lake Hodgson; father, Jack Alan Hodgson; mother, Melanie Thomas Hodgson; sister, Cara Hodgson Vojdani (Sia Vojdani); nieces, Anisa and Naomi Grace Vojdani; nephew, Ellis Nabil Vojdani; grandmother,...

Lois Fay McCoig, Age 88, of Dandridge, Tennessee, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. She fought a long and hard battle with dementia for 10 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Franklin, and mother, Reba Northern, and special aunt, Ruth Franklin, brothers, Roy Cate, Robert Franklin and Lon Franklin, and grandson, Derrick McCoig. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 72 years, Garland P. McCoig. They enjoyed a long inseparable life together with their family. Son, G.W. "Bud" (Joan) McCoig, daughter, Brenda (David) Holland. Grandchildren, Julie (JayJay) Allen, John (Martina) Holland, Luke (Kristin) Holland, Kelly...

Janice Swanson, born July 14, 1942 in Vernon, TX. She passed away from this earthly home Jan. 22, 2021. Janice is survived by 2 children. Rual Swanson, and his wife Shay Swanson of Morristown, TN and Elaine Marin of Wichita Falls, TX. She is survived by 9 grandchildren. Caleb, Ryan, Tyler, Sidney Swanson and Shealean Wells, Paige Flores, Andi Dehoyos, Roxy Marin, Lee Marin. Janice had a Masters degree in education, but has always worked in healthcare helping others. Her life mirrors her favorite poem "the road not taken" by Robert Frost. She always was someone that would challenge others to do better and was a true advocate for others. She will be missed by all those that knew her,...

Janis Witherspoon age 74, born Feb. 1, 1946 in Electra, TX. Janis passed on from this earthly home Jan. 19, 2021 to be with her husband Leon Witherspoon. She and Leon Married June 20, 1965. She is survived by her two children Cody Witherspoon and his wife Nancy Witherspoon of New Market, TN and Shay Swanson, and her husband Rual Swanson of Morristown, TN. She also has 6 grandchildren, Brent and Riley Witherspoon and Caleb, Ryan, Tyler, Sidney Swanson. She worked for over 20 years as an administrative assistant with Brodie Buick in Wichita Falls, TX. She has lived a life that was full of love and joy. She was a person that was willing to always help, and had a heart the size of TX. She will...

James Larry Brown of Dandridge, TN, age 79, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was born August 17, 1941 in Pollock, LA. He graduated from Crossett High School, Crossett, AR in 1959.He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Eunice Brown, and brother, Hershel Brown of Pineville, LA. Survivors include his wife, La Fran Gifford Brown of Dandridge, TN, one son, James Gregory Brown (Ruby) of Kingsford, MI, one daughter, Vicki Brown Doble (Brent) of San Juan Capistrano, CA. one sister, LaNell Brown Farmer of Crossett, AR, one brother, Darwin Brown (Gale) of Salem Oregon, four grandchildren, Jaden and Gage Doble, Teri Brown Mulka (Steve) and Michelle Brown Hernandez (Jessie) and...

James Larry Brown of Dandridge, TN, age 79, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was born August 17, 1941 in Pollock, LA. He graduated from Crossett High School, Crossett, AR in 1959.He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Eunice Brown, and brother, Hershel Brown of Pineville, LA. Survivors include his wife, La Fran Gifford Brown of Dandridge, TN, one son, James Gregory Brown (Ruby) of Kingsford, MI, one daughter, Vicki Brown Doble (Brent) of San Juan Capistrano, CA. one sister, LaNell Brown Farmer of Crossett, AR, one brother, Darwin Brown (Gale) of Salem Oregon, four grandchildren, Jaden and Gage Doble, Teri Brown Mulka (Steve) and Michelle Brown Hernandez (Jessie) and...

Clifford M. Brake Jr. age 63, passed of natural causes the evening of April 28th at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Born in Casper Wyoming, February 25, 1957, to Irene G. Brake and Clifford M. Brake Sr. both deceased. Cliff is survived by Sharon, his wife of 32 years who was his love and fishing buddy, his daughter Michelle (Geoff) Kane, grandchildren Nicholas, Andrew, Megan, and Christina, and numerous beloved friends. Mr. Brake served in the Navy then received a Bachelor's in Engineering which he used to create his own business as a QAQC expert in the oil business. Cliff enjoyed fishing and golfing which we hope he is doing to his heart's content. Our beloved husband,...

JASON W. BLOMQUIST, age 47, died on Feb. 9, 2020 in Dandridge, Tennessee. He was born in Taipei, Taiwan, on April 28, 1972, while his father was serving in the US Army. Jason was a resident of Orlando from the age of two months. The family lived on Delaney Park. Jason attended Blankner Elementary School and Howard Junior High School. He graduated from Boone High School in 1990 where he played junior varsity and varsity basketball and was a member of the National Honor Society. After one year at the University of Florida, he had a serious motorcycle accident which resulted in the loss of his left arm. He suffered serious continuing health problems resulting from the accident. He graduated...

Ruth E. Morgan, born on August 31, 1931, died peacefully in her own home, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Russell R. Morgan, and grandson, Zachary Aicher. Surviving her are her sisters, Margaret White and Katherine McNiel and their children and grandchildren. Also surviving are her children, Linda Morgan-Clement (Michael), Carol Antoniewicz (Kerry), Thomas Morgan (Nicola), William Morgan (Jeremy), Mark Morgan (Amy), and Kristin Aicher (Michael) and nine grandchildren. We thank you for your fierce and loyal love and the music of your life in ours. In life and in death we belong to God, with Daddy you are now at peace;...

SHIRLEY L. ESLINGER, age 82, of Dandridge entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Born in 1936, Shirley was extremely devoted to her family and will be remembered for special loving care of her mother and sisters. Shirley served as the secretary and office manager for the Jefferson Co. Road Superintendent for over 43 years and was a popular friend around the Jefferson Co. Courthouse. Left to honor Shirley and remember her love are; her nephew, Paul Kelvin Lee; his wife, Rebecca Lee; and their children, Kris Lee, Nick Lee, and Noah Samsel and several cousins. Welcoming her in heaven are her parents, Alger and Daisy Eslinger; her sisters, June Menard...