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DAVID E. DAVENPORT, age 76 of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly Friday morning March 22, 2023. He was born September 1, 1947, in Knoxville, TN the son of the late Harry Davenport and Eleanor "Ellie" Frye. He was raised in Knoxville where he was a graduate of Young High School, class of 1964. Following his graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force serving four years during the Vietnam Conflict. After proudly serving his country he began his life-long career in law enforcement by joining the Tennessee Highway Patrol as a State Trooper for seven years. This led to his renowned appointment as a special investigator with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation serving under District Attorney Al...

JoAnne W. Vest of New Market, TN passed away at her home on March 21, 2024 at the age of 82. After a hard fought battle with colon cancer and lung disease. She is preceded in death, her parents, J.E. and Nettie Williams, Sr.; sisters, Dora Mae Atkins, Beatrice Carney and Emma Jane Waldrop. Survived by husband of 63 years, William L. Vest; children, William L. (Teresa)Vest, Jr. and Malinda (Jeff)Vest; grandchildren, Travis (Mady) Vest and Alex Vest; sisters, Barbara Bounds and Carolyn (Kenneth) Blake; brother, Jack (Carol) Williams; special extended family members, the Daniel Family, the Johnson Family and Payton Smith. JoAnne was known for her dedicated service in her community through...

ANGELA RENE LANE, age 61, of Cordova, TN passed away on March 9, 20224 in Germantown, TN. She was born on July 14, 1962 in Knoxville, TN to the late Woodlyn Lockhart and David Lockhart. She was of the Methodist faith. Angela is survived by her father, David Lockhart; and her sister, Alise Harris. Angela pursued higher education and achieved a Masters in Education from Tusculum Collete. She dedicated her career to teaching, impacting the lives of many students throughout her years. In her leisure time, Angela enjoyed her hobby of reading and caring for cats, finding joy and comfort in their companionship. May Angela Rene Lane be remembered for her passion for teaching, her loving friendships,...

ANGELA RENE LANE, age 61, of Cordova, TN passed away on March 9, 20224 in Germantown, TN. She was born on July 14, 1962 in Knoxville, TN to the late Woodlyn Lockhart and David Lockhart. She was of the Methodist faith. Angela is survived by her father, David Lockhart; and her sister, Alise Harris. Angela pursued higher education and achieved a Masters in Education from Tusculum Collete. She dedicated her career to teaching, impacting the lives of many students throughout her years. In her leisure time, Angela enjoyed her hobby of reading and caring for cats, finding joy and comfort in their companionship. May Angela Rene Lane be remembered for her passion for teaching, her loving friendships,...

Gene L. "Melo" "Geno" Youmans, age 70, of Talbott, TN passed away peacefully on January 09, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved outdoor adventures. Gene is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Mercy Youmans; brothers, Robert Youmans, David Youmans, Roger Youmans, and Kenneth Youmans. He is survived by his loving wife of 44years Ann Youmans; daughter, Tabitha (John) Mento; son, Jacob (Tina) Youmans; grandchildren, Julia (Kevin) Grivy, Isabelle Mento, Jemma Mento, Emma Youmans, and Elley Youmans; great-grandchildren, Raelynn Grivy; and several other family members. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in New York. Arrangements by...

Wayne Everett McCall, 85, New Market passed to his heavenly home December 20, 2023. Wayne was born on September 1, 1938. He was cherished for his generous spirit and sharp wit. He graduated from Rush Strong School. An Army veteran, Wayne honorably served our country in Korea. He was also a member of Strawberry Plains First Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife Brenda, their son Bart, parents Charlie and Bertha McCall, sister Diane Wilson, and nephew Matt Riley. Survived by sister Charlotte McCall Bounds, nieces Peyton Wilson, Missy Wade, and nephews Taft Wilson, Spencer and Rocky Riley and extended family. Much gratitude to Signature Lifestyle staff and Amedisys Hospice Care....

JAYNE F. MULLER KUBAS, born in Memphis, TN on March 29, 1940, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was of the Catholic faith and attended Holy Ghost Church. She was a graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School, class of 1958, and attended the University of Tennessee. Jayne was a gifted artist and displayed her work in several local shows and fairs winning many blue ribbons. A horse woman all of her life, she showed her quarter horses in area shows winning a lot of trophies. She was a 2002 retiree from the University of Tennessee, Department of Chemistry. Preceded in death by her parents, George H. Muller, Sr. and Thelma Cox Muller; brothers, George H. Muller, Jr. and Milton E....

Charles Joe Webster, age 80, of New Market, TN passed away on December 12, 2023 after an extended illness. Joe was the owner of Webster's Body Shop and an Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Bessie Webster; brothers, Kenneth Webster Jr. and David Webster; and sister, Marie Oliver. Joe is survived by his wife, Diana Turner Webster; daughter and son-in-law, Joanna Webster Tampas and Greg Tampas; grand-daughter, Victoria Tampas; special "son", Rick Hardin; and sister, Linda (Jim) Moore. The family would like to send their heartfelt gratitude for the excellent care that Joe received at Fort Sanders Medical Center and Select Specialty Hospital. In lieu of flowers,...

James R. Greene Sr., age 94, passed away peacefully after a long battle with dementia. He was a man with a huge heart full of love and laughter. His many jokes always put a smile on everyone's face. He never met a stranger. He loved sports, especially the Tennessee Vols and New York Yankees. James retired from Jefferson County where he was the jail administrator. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Carl Greene, and Blanch Smith; brother, Carl (Snooks) Greene; sister, Hazel Gass; and grandson, Brian Greene. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Judy Rainwater Greene; daughters, Linda (Chester) Cooper, Melissa (Mark) Smith, and Lise Felker; sons, Rusty (Janice) Greene and Rich (Lora)...

Virginia (Jen) Ann Jennings Webster passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023, at the age of 89 in Dandridge, Tennessee. Born on August 19, 1934, in Chattanooga, Virginia was the beloved wife of the late John David Webster. She is survived by her loving daughters, Malinda Webster Jacques and husband James W. Jacques of New Market, and Jennifer Webster Harms and husband Willard D. Harms Jr. of Tallahassee, FL. Also surviving are grandchildren, Sarina Darlene Lane and William Brett Fain and his wife Kathryn Rose, and great-grandchildren Savannah Grace Cook ,Freya Fain, Bradyn and Dreama Clemmer. Virginia was preceded in death by husband, John David Webster, mother, Nina Mae Jennings, and ...

JEWELL BROOKS HUX, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away November 9, 2023 at 91 years of age. She was a life-long member of First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains, where she served as organist for 70 years, church secretary, church treasurer, librarian, and senior adult director. Jewell retired from Thompson Cancer Survival Center in Knoxville and Mr. J. M. High's accounting business in Jefferson City. Jewell was preceded in death by her spouse of 69 years, Robert "Bob" Hux; her parents, Robert Haskell and Elsie Brooks; sisters, Vivian Bailey, Roberta Cook, Anice Ogle; and granddaughter, Tiffany (Lockhart) Eldridge. She is survived by daughters, Debbie (Bob) Berry, Patti (David) Lockhart,...

AGNES ELIZABETH BEASON LAWSON, age 81, of Strawberry Plains, TN took her flight to heaven on October 27, 2023. She was a very strong, hard working woman who was loved by many. She loved and cherished her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Strawberry Plains Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Frances Wood Beason; sisters, Catherine Beason Lusk and husband, J. W., Joyce Beason Smith and Mary Beason Langston. She is survived by her daughter, Tanya Lawson; son, Todd Lawson (Jill Turner Lawson); grandchildren, Jordan Lawson (Shell), Hannah Martin, Trai Lawson (Savannah); great-grandchildren, Stanton, Archer and Alice Martin, Madison and...

Joy Drinnon Powell, 87, passed away on October 26, 2023, at Rose Senior Living near Oberlin, Ohio. She spent her last days peacefully, surrounded by her family, absorbing and returning their love. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on November 10, 1935, she was the only child of James Earl and Franke Malone Drinnon, who adopted her in infancy and named her Joy, a name she lived up to for the rest of her life. In 1953, Joy was elected Miss Chattanooga High School. That fall, she entered Carson-Newman College, where she promptly met Bill Powell, the love of her life. When Bill graduated from CNC the following summer, Joy left college, and they were married at St. Elmo Baptist Church on July...

LOUISE SNODDERLY, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains, serving in their church library for many years. She was employed at the Knox County Central Library before moving to the Carson Newman library, where she retired in 1990. Dedicated to education, she also served as a school board member in Jefferson County for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Charles "Hugh" Snodderly; and loving sister, Lola Davis. Survived by her dedicated son, Lynn Snodderly; granddaughter, Rachel Vann; and great-grandson, Walter Vann. Family will receive friends from 12:00...

Clara Ruth (Silver) Cate of Knoxville TN, died on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Clara was born August 7, 1932 to the late Ada and Marvin Silver in Jefferson City, TN. She was a baptized believer in Jesus Christ, and a member of West Park Baptist Church. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Edward Cate, her daughter, Bethany Cate Snodgrass, her son, Martin Hugh Cate, her sister, Betty Silver Watkins, and her brothers, Wayne, Neal, and Bill Silver. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Cate Friar and her husband, Tom. She leaves behind grandchildren: Hugh (Taylor) Friar, Mary Grace Friar, Catelyn Snodgrass, Jake Snodgrass, and great-grandson, Daniel Friar. She is also survived by...

Jack Alan Hodgson, age 72 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home. Jack dearly loved his wife Melanie and family and especially treasured being Papaw to his five grandchildren. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Morristown and worked in the aerospace industry as an Owner/President of Integrated Resources LLC and Heritage Company, Inc. He also served as Division Manager at Pioneer Plastics in Morristown, TN during his career. Jack was also a member of a small group of shareholders who revitalized First Peoples Bank and served there as a banking director for the past 13 years. He was passionate about his community and the importance of a locally...

JANIE RUTH YOUNG THACKER, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN passed away September 10, 2023. She was born on January 27, 1939 in New Market, TN. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Jefferson City Water department, Jefferson Elementary School and finally at Jefferson County High School, retiring in 1998. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 61 years, Bobby. She is survived by her son, Randy and his wife, Cyndie; daughter, Laura Jane Walker and her husband Steve; five adult grandchildren, Zach (Crystal) Walker, Nathan (Elizabeth) Thacker, Will Hutchens, Daniel Thacker, Grayson Walker and two great grandchildren, Rhett and Hadleigh Walker. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m....

Shirley Gail Woody, age 85 of Morristown, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25th, 2023. She was born on May 15th, 1938 in Vilas, NC to Osborne and Madge Harmon. She was a loving wife of 58 years to Kenneth Woody, wonderful Mother to four children, Granny to 9 grandchildren, and Great-Granny to 5 great-grandchildren. She was saved in her home at an early age and devoted her life to serving Christ. She was present for all of her children's salvation, helping lead them to Christ. She was a longtime church member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and leader in Children's Church. She loved spending time with her...

Bertie Jean Jones French, age 83, of New Market, TN passed away August 7, 2023 at her home in Piedmont after losing her long and stoic battle with the neuromuscular disease PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ronald E "Buck" French, father and mother, Kenneth and Alberta Jones, brother Kenny Jones, brother- in-law, Harold Moore. She leaves behind her sisters and brothers-in-law Becky Moore, Donna and Frank Batson and Gary French; nephews and nieces. Monty, Jamie (who was like a son and enjoyed working on the farm) and Sam Moore, Luke (Jennifer) Batson, Belinda (Derek) Brown, Alice (David) Palmer and Andy French; great nieces and nephews,...

Dr. Patsy Kylene Williams Boyce, 71, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, July 7, 2023, after an eleven month journey with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Patsy loved all of God's creation, her husband, grandchildren, family, friends, former students and everyone she met. Patsy was born in Burnsville, North Carolina, on April 28, 1952 . She resided in Mohawk before graduating from Cocke County High School, and she earned a B.S. from Berea College followed by an M.S. and later a Ph.D. in reproductive and developmental physiology from the University of Tennessee. Over the span of 32years at Carson-Newman University, Patsy's daily investment in her students earned her the title of a...

Gray, Mrs. Anna Overton - age 91 of Dandridge, loving wife, mother and friend, was born September 4, 1931 and passed away peacefully Friday, July, 7, 2023 at her home in the company of her family. Born in Tazewell, she was the youngest child of William A. and Patsy T. Overton. A devout member of First Baptist Church of Dandridge, she served as its Secretary and was Treasurer for over 54 years. Her success as a business women was a tribute to her innate entrepreneurial spirit. At a young 48, she co-founded the Fashion Barn, a woman's clothing store serving local patrons for over a quarter century. Anna was a proud farmer who loved her cattle farm dearly. She and her husband built and...