White County celebrated its annual Employee Luncheon on Thursday, December 4, 2025 by marking the first year the event was held at the newly opened Recreation Center at Yonah Preserve. The luncheon welcomed county employees from all departments, offering an opportunity to reflect on a year of service and recognize employees’ dedication to the community.
Officials said in their press release that the event was catered by Cowboys & Angels of Helen and featured remarks from White County Commission Chairman Travis Turner and other officials, as well as the presentation of Service Awards. The awards honor more than 415 years of combined service among this year’s recipients. Employees also enjoyed a door-prize drawing that was made possible through donations contributed from local business sponsors.
The awards for service recognition included the following White County employees:
5 Years of Service
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Tammy Carter – Planning
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Slater Goff – Network
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Jordan LeFevre – Fire Services
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Lamar Lusk – Road Department
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Bradley Martin – Fire Services
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Tennessee Pass – Sheriff’s Office
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Clifford Steinkraus – Detention Center
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Bradley Trotter – Maintenance
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Annika Vandiver – Parks & Recreation
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Danny Woods – Detention Center
10 Years of Service
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Michelle Barks – Clerk of Courts
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Jeremy Clough – Juvenile Court
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Judy Gilreath – Probate Court
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Kenneth Gilreath – Road Department
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William Hendrix – Sheriff’s Office
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Alicia Hopper – Sheriff’s Office
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Steve Hopper – Fire Services
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Adam Ramey – Sheriff’s Office
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Travis Ramey – Sheriff’s Office
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Joni Schoebrun – E911
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Shad Sosebee – Fire Services
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Gabrielle Spain – Clerk of Courts
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Thomas Steen – Fire Services
15 Years of Service
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Rena Allums – Detention Center
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Marsha Derick – EMA
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Jerrell Dockery – Road Department
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Jerry Foster – Sheriff’s Office
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Michael Long – Sheriff’s Office
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Kenneth Payne – Maintenance
20 Years of Service
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Tina Couch – Sheriff’s Office
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David Murphy – EMA
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Shanda Murphy – Board of Commissioners
25 Years of Service
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Katherine Dockery – Tax Commissioner’s Office
30 Years of Service
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Cynthia Cannon – Tax Commissioner
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Scotty Scarbrough – Sheriff’s Office
Officials with White County extended in their press release their sincere appreciation to all employees for their continued service throughout 2025.
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