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IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANE WALLACE, 81

who peacefully passed away on August 13th, 2022. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel (Curly) Wallace

& daughter, Carol.

The Family is asking for prayers of solace during this time.

As per Jane's final requests, a service will be planned for late Fall &

an announcement will be made then.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the

American Cancer Society in honor of Jane Wallace.

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Jimmy Wayne Furgerson, 74 of Bean Station Tn, formerly of Everts Kentucky passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at his home with his Family by his side.  Born July 12, 1948 in Harlan County Kentucky.  He lived in Bean Station for 22 years and drove a tractor trailer.  He was a former coal-miner.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Olene Furgerson, bothers;  James and Billy Furgerson,

Sister; Louise Furgerson, Mother and Father in law Bob and Linda Brock, Sister’s in Law Derevia Blair and Mary Lou Furgerson.

 

Survivors include his wife of 22 years  Christina (Chris) Furgerson, Two daughters; Ashley (Josh) Denton, Harristown TN, Jesssica Reed and Portner Christopher Baker, Bean Station , TN.

 

Bonus daughters Jamie & Travis Thompson Morristown, TN.  Betty Fuson, Bean Station , TN.  Siblings; Tommy & Chris Furgerson, Judy and Rick Shelton, Carolyn Howard and Partner Kelly Trooper all of Everts Kentucky, Roger Furgerson of Morristown, TN. Sister in Law Teresa & Robert Caudill of Holmes Mill Kentucky and Brother in Law, Rev Mike Blair also of Holmes Mill, Kentucky.

 

Surviving is granddaughter Natalie (Boog) Denton of Morristown, TN whom he loved with all his heart along with his Bonus grandkids Addison & ALyciana Thompson and Ameerah Dailey all of Morristown, TN.  He had several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew Billy Wayne and Veronica Fergerson whom he adored very much.  He also had two Furry friends that miss him very much ACe & Max Furgerson and his two birds, Nekko and Skittles.

 

Jimmy always looked forward to his poker nights with his buddies even in his last days.  He also loved fishing and driving a truck up until April 2022.   He was not ready to give up all the things he enjoyed and people he loved.  He fought up until the last breath he took.  He didn’t want to leave his family.  He will be cremated so he can remain at home with his wife that he loved very much.  A celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Special thanks to Amedisys Hospice for their services.

Services Entrusted to Dockery - Senter Funeral Home, Morristown, Tennessee.

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Linda F. Purkey, age 72, departed this life and was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 12 2022. 

She loved the Lord and her family more than anything.  Her love and compassion led her to serve many in her own way.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Delcie Gibson, her youngest sister, Rita Kaye Murphy, and her dear friend Lisa Purkey.  Left behind to celebrate her life is her loving husband Jay Purkey, her only child Tonya Marsh-Smith (Tyrone Smith), Sons by heart Scott Purkey (Toria Carbonaro), and Robbie Purkey (Nikki Purkey), sisters Carolie Gulley (Billy Gulley) and Shirley Taylor (Roger Taylor), grandchildren Aeriel Cope-Smith, Jasmine Collins (Jennifer Carroll), Torin Purkey, Shiann Purkey, Tyler Blake Purkey,Kaylynn Rhea Purkey, Heather and Austin Hazlett,  and great-grandchildren Charles Rylan, and Nathan Braylan.  

Her Celebration of Life will be at Dockery-Senter Funeral Home in Morristown,TN on July 16, 2022 at 11am with all other services to follow.  

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