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Nancy Cantrell

Nancy Cantrell November 15, 1946 ~ April 3, 2026 Nancy Byrge Cantrell, age 79, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 3, 2026, at home. Born November 15, 1946, in Lake City, TN to the late Rev. Lonzy and Margie Massengale Byrge. She loved to cook and read and being with her…

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Deborah Sue (Jeffers) Washam

Deborah Sue (Jeffers) Washam April 27, 1951 ~ April 10, 2026 Deborah Sue Jeffers Washam, age 74, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home. Born April 27, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Gladys Simpson Jeffers; and was a member of the Mill Branch Baptist Church. In addition…

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Gaylon “Cotton” Jeffers

Gaylon “Cotton” Jeffers July 27, 1947 – April 5, 2026 Gaylon “Cotton” Jeffers, a devoted family man and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at Murray Woods Assisted Living. Born on July 27, 1947, in Oneida, Tennessee, he lived a life marked by hard work, commitment, and love. Cotton devoted over 40…

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Dorothy Pauline Todd

Dorothy Pauline Todd January 13, 1940 – April 5, 2026 Dorothy Pauline Todd, age 86, departed this life on April 5th, 2026. She was born on January 13, 1940, to her parents Ralph and Elizabeth Griffith. She has been a faithful member of Low Gap Baptist Church. Pauline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister,…

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James Arthur Walker

James Arthur Walker August 1, 1930 ~ April 3, 2026 James Arthur Walker, age 95, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing James quickly discovered that his greatest joys in life were his family of whom he was immensely proud, along with a good day’s hard work, tending…

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Justin Wayne Lowe

Justin Wayne Lowe September 18, 1981 – March 1, 2026 Justin Wayne Lowe, age 44, departed this life on March 1st, 2026. He was born to his parents, Jimmy Wayne Lowe and Debra Ann Dennis. Justin enjoyed being outside and spending time with his kids, brothers, and family. In addition to his parents, he was…

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Rick Sexton

Rick Sexton July 28, 1953 – April 7, 2026 Rick Sexton age 72, departed this life on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. He was born on July 28, 1953 to the late John Roy Sexton and Wilma Newport. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Betty Lou Sexton; Son: Scott…

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George Walker

George Walker August 31, 1958 – April 6, 2026 George Edward Walker, age 67 departed this life on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born on August 31, 1958 to the late Leon and Dillis Asher Walker. He was a member of Slick Rock Missionary Baptist Church. His greatest enjoyment in…

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Scott County Chronicle

ontinued from last Weeks Issue of Scott County News. His place of residence was listed as Morgan County, TN. when he applied for a Revolutionary War pension in 1833. Scott County, TN. was formed from parts of Morgan, Campbell, Anderson and Fentress counties in 1849. An 1832 map of Tennessee surveyed by Mathew Rhea shows…

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For Me to Live

For Me to Live By: Pastor David Grove In 2004 Joel Osteen released his book entitled, “Your Best Life Now”: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential. The book explored how someone can reach their full potential by following his seven steps that focused on positive thinking, faith, and personal development. Even though this…

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