Obituaries
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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 ...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...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)...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...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...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...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...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,...July 18, 2024
Bo Thomas age 74 of Maryville passed away Thursday July 18, 2024, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Elmo and Mary Presley Thomas, Grandson: Mikey, Brothers: Jack, and Buster, Sister: Janie Richardson. He was a long-tim...July 17, 2024
Troy Franklin Walker, born August 15, 1967, was raised in Sharon Springs, KS, and passed away July 17, 2024, in Maryville, TN. He is survived by father: Gary Walker, mother: Marie Walker, siblings: Rick Walker and Galen Walker, children: Alyssa Pool...July 17, 2024
Jordan Lee Nichols, born February 24, 1991, and passed away July 17, 2024. He is survived by parents: David and Carolyn (Porkey) Nichols, sister: Shay Nichols, grandmother: Liz Garner, uncles: Mike (LeaAnn) Nichols, Jimmy (Darlene) Nichols, aunts: L...July 10, 2024
Matthew Dewayne McKeehan, born October 24, 1980, and died July 10, 2024, went to be with the lord on July 10, 2024, and reunited with family gone on before us. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Jesse and Bertha McKeehan, Stanley Inman and D...July 9, 2024
Jack Gaston, Jr. passed away on July 9, 2024, at his home in Maryville. He is survived by his sister: JoAnn Duncan of Greenback, brother and sister-in-law: Paul and Trish Gaston of Louisville, nephew: Don "Rusty" Gaston of Maryville, nieces: Jessica ...July 4, 2024
Sharon was a strong Christian woman, she was devoted to God and Jesus, her faith was unwavering. Sharon's mission was to tell others about Jesus and to help many people through her everyday giving. She also enjoyed giving to Christian causes she beli...July 2, 2024
Emotions overflow like a fountain as we express a huge loss of life for our sweet loving Momma, Nanny, Nana, and Granny, Donna Mae Hopwood. She unexpectedly made her journey to Heaven to join her late husband James “Hoppie” Hopwood, the morning o...June 27, 2024
Gloria “Lavon” Ward, age 76, of Maryville, TN passed away on Thursday, June 27th, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Delano Ward and 2 brothers, Milburn Beal and Darrell Beal. Lavon leaves behind h...June 27, 2024
William “Franklin” Jarnagin, (the man, the myth, the legend- in his own mind) 75, departed this world on June 27, 2024, for the great corn crib in the sky, (If you know you know) to go and harass our mother. He was preceded in death by his belove...June 18, 2024
Ronald Lanier Greene “Tom” March 2, 1947 – June 18, 2024 Tom Greene, age 77, of Friendsville passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends on Tuesday June 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Hugh L. and Ma...