Obituaries

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Vivian Jean Shields

October 13, 2024

Vivian Jean Cornwell Shields woke up in the arms of Jesus Sunday October 13, 2024. She was born to Beecher James and Dorothy Hampton Cornwell in her beloved hometown of Murphy, North Carolina on May 3, 1942. In her teen years she and her family move...

Deannie Allen (McMahan) Nelson

October 12, 2024

Deannie Allen (McMahan) Nelson, 76 of Cosby, passed away October 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by parents: Smith Ardell and Nina McGaha McMahan, and sister: Doris Jean Clark. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Nina and Michael Wa...
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Mary J Hubbard

October 9, 2024

Mary Jo Hubbard passed away peacefully on October 9th at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband Reverend Ray Hubbard, daughter Dorothy Hall, son David Hubbard, and grandson Nicholas Hall. She is survived by her children Major (PJ) Hu...
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Odessa Jane Amburn

October 7, 2024

Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend to many. Odessa Jane “Janie” Amburn of Maryville passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love, on Monday October 7, 2024. Her legacy is that of a fierce, loyal, loving, and ded...
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Thomas Newton Ward

September 28, 2024

Thomas Newton Ward was born in Maryville, TN on January 23, 1950, and passed away on September 28, 2024, surrounded by his family, but for seventy-four years, he lived an incredibly meaningful life. Tom had three loves: the Lord, his family, and his ...
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Jessie Lee Tipton

September 25, 2024

Jessie Lee Tipton, born May 19, 1937, and passed away September 25, 2024, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wade and Willie Tipton, (they were descendants of Cades Cove) brothers: Carl, Doyle, J.H., sister: Ruth Ti...
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Willie Pearl Caldwell

September 23, 2024

Willie Pearl Gibbs Caldwell, age 88 of Walland, TN went home to be with Jesus on September 23, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1935, to Dory and Alice Gibbs of Louisville, TN and attended Friendsville High School. On August 9, 1964, Willie married ...
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Charles Bruce Rolen

September 20, 2024

Charles Bruce Rolen 30 Born: September 22, 1993, Died: September 20, 2024. He is survived by his Three strong sons: Elijah, Emmanual, & Ezekiel Rolen, Mother and Stepfather: Angela and Uriah Rose, Sister and Brother in law (but he never said that), ...

Dorothy Ann Thomas

September 20, 2024

Dorothy Ann Thomas 80 of Louisville passed away Friday September 20, 2024, at Fairpark Nursing Home, she was preceded in death by her Parents: Vernice and Anthis Simerly, Husband: Willie Thomas Children: James McClanahan. She is survived by her Son:...
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Ollie Mae Green

September 7, 2024

Ollie Green Born November 19, 1945, Died September 7, 2024, she was born in Newport, TN, Ollie Green grew up in Knoxville, where she met and married the love of her life, Rev. Fate Green. Together, they shared 60 years of marriage, moving to the peac...
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Betty Rowena Justice

September 7, 2024

Betty Justice, 86 of Friendsville, passed away September 7, 2024. She was preceded in death by parents: Beryl and Iva Marie (Johnson) Cannon, and brothers: Rex Cannon, Ronnie Cannon, and Hoyt Cannon. She is survived by her husband of 69 years: Burl...
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Nicolas David Molina-Muniz

September 6, 2024

Nicolas David Molina-Muniz, 26 of Louisville, passed away September 6, 2024. He was an employee at Casey’s on Topside Road. He was loved by all his customers and work family. He was an avid gamer. He was preceded in death by grandmother: Judy M...
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Carrie Patty Stillwell

September 5, 2024

Carrie Patty Stillwell rushed into the loving arms of Jesus September 5, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer, leaving her pain behind her. Born August 27, 1975, in Maryville, TN, Ms. Stillwell was a graduate of Friendsville High School. She love...
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James Ephraim Dial

August 30, 2024

James Ephraim Dial 93 of Alcoa went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2024. He was a pastor who served in 5 different states. He was also a missionary, church planter, and a police chaplain for the Alcoa Police Department. He was always a faithful...
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Kaniya Alexandria Griggs

August 17, 2024

Kaniya Alexandria Griggs, 18 of Friendsville, passed away August 17, 2024. She was a graduate of William Blount High School Class of 2024 and was enrolled at Pellissippi Community College. She was employed at Dutch Brothers Coffee. She was preceded...
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Linda Lou Martin Gardner

August 15, 2024

Linda Lou Martin Gardner passed away Thursday, August 15th at the age of 71 after a decade long battle with dementia and 15-year battle with Parkinson’s. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Linda maintained her kindness, compas...

J.H. Tipton

August 15, 2024

J.H Tipton, 80 of Maryville, TN passed away in his home with his daughter by his side on August 15, 2024, at 2:30 a.m. J.H was preceded in death by his Father and Mother Mr. And Mrs. Wade Tipton, his wife Betty Tipton (Millsaps), his 2 brothers Doyl...

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Rojean Ellis

August 12, 2024

Rojean Nezzie Ellis, born on March 20, 1952, in Exeter, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, at the age of 72 in Maryville, Tennessee. Rojean was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of all who ...
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Jimmie Carroll

August 11, 2024

Jimmie D. Carroll, 77, passed away on August 11, 2024, at home in Maryville, Tennessee. He was born on March 7, 1947, in Alexandria, VA. Jimmie was predeceased by his son and best friend William (Billy) Carroll. He’s survived by his sister Bianc...
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Kenneth Dewayne Coppenger

August 4, 2024

Kenneth Dewayne Coppenger, 72 of Rockford, passed away at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents: Bill and Sue Coppenger, and brothers: Mikey and Scotty Coppenger. He is survived by his loving wife: Linda Coppenger, children: Bill (Erin)...

Brenda Faye Giffin

August 3, 2024

Brenda Faye Giffin, 69, of Maryville, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2024. She attended Cornerstone Church. She was preceded in death by parents: Willard Major and Mary Elaine Collins, and brothers: Willard Ray, James Harvy, and Charles Lawr...
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Sammie Lee Adams

July 29, 2024

Sammie Adams, 77, of Maryville, TN passed away peacefully at Blount Memorial Hospital on 7-29-24 surrounded by family. He was a machinist by trade and had several hobbies including: gardening, restoring antique tractors, playing the mandol...
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Cody Keifer

July 28, 2024

Cody Keifer, age 32, of Rockford Tennessee, passed away suddenly on Sunday morning at his home. Cody is survived by his mother and "Pops", Bonnie Ivey and Archie Tuggle of White Pine; fiancée, Kara Drake; two children, J.R. and Nico Keifer; ex-wife...
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Robert J. Buckner

July 28, 2024

REV. ROBERT J BUCKNER Rev. Robert J Buckner, age 76, of Maryville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Robert made a decision to follow Jesus Christ at an early age and spent time accompanying his father to local and surrounding...
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Rachael Leah Hembree

July 23, 2024

Rachael Leah "Sweetpea" Hembree age 28 of Maryville went home to be with the Lord, July 23,2024. She crossed over peacefully surrounded by family and close friends. Rachael was a beacon of joy, kindness, and sassiness. She will be remembered fondly,...