JAMES (J. C.) CLAYTON DAVIS, age 80, of Talbott, TN passed away peacefully in his home on February 21,2021. He went home to be with the Lord after a short, courageous battle with lymphoma cancer. He was a regular attendee of Grace Point Baptist Church. He was a truck driver for Roadway for 31 years and drove a truck for other companies prior. Trucking was in his blood. We mourn the loss but celebrate the life of J. C. Davis. He was loved dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was known for his infectious smile and never met a stranger. He was looking forward to seeing his mom who he has not seen in 72 years, as she passed away when he was eight years old. Preceded in...

William D. Large "Donnie", age 59 of White Pine, TN was called home by our Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following a hard 15-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis and a short battle with Covid-19. He was 13-year veteran of the Navy with two bronze stars. Preceded in death by his son, Robbie C. Large, brother, Gregory Large. Donnie is survived by his son, William L. E. Large, daughter, Nikki (James) Garris, grandson, Atlas Garris; parents, Wanda Minton Large, Joe Large; sister, Bobbie (Mike) Rhines; brother, Michael (Tanya) Large; several nieces and nephews. Graveside interment service with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021...

BUDDY LYNN TURPIN, age 78, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2021. He was a unique and fun loving person. He loved his family, loved to travel, and enjoyed the great outdoors. He was really a cowboy at heart. He retired from the Knoxville News Sentinel after 45 years of service. Preceded by his parents, Lee Turpin and Agnes Turpin; and his best friend, Harold "Buckwheat" Wells. He is survived by the love of his life and companion of 52 years, Susan Maynard; and all his hunting and travel buddies, including Stephen Kent (Vicki), Ivan "The Great" Harmon, Dan Grannon, Scott Harmon and Pete Gerlach. A private graveside service will be held and a bonfire...

Margaret Louise Riley, age 90 of Sevier County, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021. She was born in Sevier County, TN. She was retired from Lay Packing Company. She was the daughter of Sam and Irene Farmer, who preceded her in death along with her brothers, Amos and Kenneth. She is also preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Riley. She is survived by her sister, Alyene Hale. Graveside interment service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Pleasant Grove Piney Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Paw Paw Hollow Baptist Church, 4470 Douglas Dam Rd., Kodak, TN 37764. In consideration of the health and safety of all...

Cornelia 'Corky' Acuff, 80, passed away at a local hospital on Sunday January 31, 2021. Born September 30, 1940 in Ashville, NC, she moved to Chattanooga at a young age. A graduate of City High School, she attended the University of Chattanooga Nursing School and spent many years as a loving care provider in the health care field. She later moved to Jefferson City, TN where she served as the County Director for Senior Citizens Home Assistance Services, Inc. In her role there she was a driving force in organizing and fundraising, and served as the Loaned Executive for the United Way. She mentored many young women in developing their own careers and left a lasting mark on the communities she...

Jerry C Morgan, age 71, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021, following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, H.C. and Aline Morgan, father and mother-in-law, Charles and Marie Lambdin, and brother-in-law, John (Petey) Lambdin. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jane Lambdin Morgan; son, Justin Morgan and fianc? Melanie Thurman; sister, Sherry Morgan; niece, Whitney Stansell (Rodney); and nephew, Travis Lambdin (Casey) He is also survived by the loyal and dedicated employees of Jerry Morgan Repair, whom he thought of as family, Tom Puckett; Ethan Puckett; Danny Hensley; and Michael Riddle. He also leaves behind an uncle James...

Carolyn O'Dell Quarles, age 89, passed away on January 17, 2021 in Jefferson City, TN. She was born on December 14, 1931 in Newport, TN. Mrs. Quarles retired in Morristown after teaching English for over thirty years. Throughout her career, she touched countless students' lives with her innovative teaching style, her high expectations, and her contagious sense of humor. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Morristown for many years. Forty of those years were devoted to teaching a women's Sunday school class. Her unfailing faith in God and her steadfast devotion to her family were the most important aspects of her life. She served well, she loved deeply, and she prayed...

EVELYN MARION MANLY STOOKSBURY FOSTER, of Jefferson City, TN, who was born June 16, 1917 in Statesville, NC to parents, Arthur and Ocie Greene, passed away on January 7, 2021 at the age of 103. Evelyn is the last surviving member of the family. She is preceded in death by her parents and five siblings: Ruth McDaniel, Arthur Greene Jr., Ocie Malone, Ed Greene and Jack Greene; three husbands, Marvin Manly, Fred Stooksbury and Otto Foster; son, Ray Manly; granddaughter, Donna Garrett Breeden; and son-in-law, Eugene Garrett. She is survived by her son, Don (Mary Beth) Manly of Florida, Anne (Bobby) Phillips, Jean Garrett, all of Jefferson City; and daughter-in-law, Charlotte Manley of New...

DONALD K. WATSON, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2020. He was an active member of Manley Baptist Church, a founding member of the Morning Morristown Rotary Club, and was the owner of Morristown Ford for many years. He was also an active supporter of the Youth Emergency Shelter and Kingswood School, an avid golfer, and was a Healthstar Philanthropic honoree. His grandchildren were the joy of this life. Preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Sadie Watson; brother, Curtis Watson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Eugene and Jean Smith; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Charlene Scarlett, Faye and Ernest Hickle. He is survived by his wife, Brenda...

FRIEDA BURTS SELF, age 100, of Jefferson City, TN passed away due to complications from Covid-19 on November 5, 2020. She was born in Bryson City, NC and was a graduate of Meredith College. She was a loving homemaker and an active member of her community and First Baptist Church. She served on the Jefferson City Council and enjoyed journalism while employed by the Standard Banner. She never lost her love for learning and curiosity for many things. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Robert M. Burts, Sr; second husband, Dale Self; parents, Harvey and Annie Culberson; sister, Amy Brinkley, and brother, Dick Culberson. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Burts (Mike...

CHARLES EDWARD MILLS, age 78, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. He was of the Baptist faith and was a farmer all of his life. He was also an avid hunter. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Wanda Mae Mills; parents, Louie H. and Eula Mills; and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children, Charlene Dalton (Colbia), Eddie Mills (Jeanette), Roger Mills (Felicia), Kay Clarkson (Billy), Cricket Noe (Matt), Donna Phillips (Dwayne),; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; brother, Donnie Mills; sisters, Debbie Roberts, Glenda Thornhill; special uncle, Roland Brock; and many nieces and nephews. Charles will lie in state...

JARVIS L. STACY, age 49, of Knoxville, TN passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in a car accident in Knoxville. Jarvis grew up in Jefferson City, TN and was educated in the Jefferson County School System. He was a 1989 graduate of Jefferson County High School. He received his Bachelors Degree in Sociology in 1994 from Carson Newman University where he was a CNU basketball player. He was formerly employed by Cherokee Health Systems, Helen Ross McNabb, Lawler-Woods Management Systems as a social worker/leasing agent. He was in many sports, but basketball was his heart, and he shared that enthusiasm for coaching with young boys in the Knoxville community on the basketball courts. Jarvis...

GARY HURST, age 69, of Jefferson City, TN passed away August 20, 2020 at home. He was born in Blount County and was an antique car enthusiast. Preceded in death by his mother, Belle Hurst; father, Bill Hurst; and son, Caleb Hurst. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; son Gary Hurst (Frances); three grandchildren of Killeen, Texas; son, Jesse Hurst of Walland, TN; three stepchildren; and nine step-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN 865-475-3892 www.farrarfuneralhome.com

John Frank Woodard of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Saturday, August 8th. Frank was born in Huntsville, Alabama, on March 7, 1934, where he was a star basketball player and bowler. Before moving to Jefferson City, Frank served a tour in the US Army and worked at Huntsville Utilities. He moved to Jefferson City to begin working with Appalachian Electric Co-Op. He remained a dedicated employee with the company for 25 years before retiring in January of 1997. Frank was an avid fisherman and loved fishing on Cherokee and Douglas lakes, where he would often catch a bass (or four). He was hard pressed to share the locations of the many fish beds he would build with friends during fall and...

MADISON GORDON KINCER, age 90, of Rutledge, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Preceded in death by mother, Lottie Kincer Scott; father, Loring B. Scott; sister, Thelma Ruth Scott; first wife, Betty Lynn Kincer; daughter, Theresa Lynn Kincer; son; Mike Kincer; and two infant sons. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Taylor Kincer; sons, Randy Kincer, Greg Kincer (Tonia); daughters, Tania Kent (Rick), Becky Smith (Jimmy); twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2020 at Knob Creek Cemetery in Seymour with Rev. Bobby Myers officiating. Body will lie in state at Farrar Funeral Home between 12 noon and 4:00 p.m. on...

LESLIE ANNE WILLIAMS CATE, age 95, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away peacefully on June 22, 2020. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Piney Baptist Church, where she was the church clerk for over 30 years. She had also attended Dumplin Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Paxton Cate; parents, Leslie and Mamie Williams; brother, Ralph Williams; sister, Helen Bailey; great-grandson, Brody Miles. She is survived by her son, Steve Cate (Sharon); daughter, Sherry Cunningham (Ben); grandchildren, Stephanie Miles (Chris), Matthew Cate (Ginny), Amy Trull (Jon), Julie Moss (Donnie), Daniel Cate (Sara), Brad Cunningham (Shannon), Ashley Webb (Russell); great grandchildren, Bradley,...

Joseph Norman Wolfe, age 78, of Talbott Tennessee, passed away February 12, 2020 after a long illness. Joe was born and raised in Church Hill Tennessee, and graduated from Church Hill High School in 1960. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rhea E Wolfe and Gladys S. Wolfe. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Martha (Marti); sons, Joseph E Wolfe, (Carrieanne)of Callahan, Florida, and Scott E Whitaker (Tammy)of Maryville Tennessee; one daughter, Susan Davis, Jacksonville, FL; one sister, Mary Wright, (John), of Santa Barbara California; and one brother David E Wolfe, (Margaret), of Church Hill ,Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Eden Sayor, Amber Wolfe, Joey Wolfe & Carolanne Wolfe...