The only thing missing was Frank

Sandra ClarkJefferson, Opinion

Family and friends gathered Sunday on a farm in Strawberry Plains to reminisce about Frank Cagle, who died Feb. 25, 2021, at age 72. All we were missing was Frank.
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Heart attack claims Dan Marion

Sandra ClarkJefferson, Obits

Jeff Daniel Marion, 81, of New Market, died July 29, 2021, of a heart attack. He was fixture at Carson-Newman University, working with writing students and founding the Appalachian Cultural …

Spring grads from Carson-Newman

Jay FitzJefferson

These students graduated from Carson-Newman University at the conclusion of the institution’s spring semester. Commencement ceremonies took place May 7 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Students are listed below by …

Corky Acuff: Mentor and caregiver

Sandra ClarkJefferson, Obits

There’s nothing boring about a woman named Corky, and Cornelia “Corky” Acuff of Jefferson City is no exception. Mrs. Acuff passed away Jan. 31, at age 80. Her obituary reads: …

New Market business leader passes

Sandra ClarkJefferson, Obits

Sanford E. “Gene” Fielden, 93, of New Market, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. He was owner of Fielden General Store and Fielden Funeral Home in New Market and served …

Remembering Bonnie Lou Moore

Sandra ClarkJefferson, Obits

A legendary East Tennessee music-maker has died.
Margaret “Bonnie Lou” Moore, 93, of Morristown, passed away on Sept. 21, 2020. She enjoyed a life-long career in gospel and bluegrass music alongside …