Obituaries
November 18, 2024
James L. Cooper 63 was born May 18, 1961, and passed away November 18, 2024. He is survived by Father: J D Cooper, Brother: Wayne Cooper, Four Aunts, Two Uncles, and several cousins....November 16, 2024
Linda S. Whitehead, 77, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on November 16, 2024. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Linda was a cherished member of her community and a long-time member of Hillcrest Baptis...November 15, 2024
Faye Stoeffler Bryant, born September 30, 1960, and went to be with her Heavenly Father and Savior on November 15, 2024. Faye was a devoted Christian, wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother. Faye loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was pr...November 7, 2024
John Franklin Poole, 81, of Maryville, passed away in his home surrounded by all the kids he loved so dearly. He was a dad, papaw, great papaw and great great papaw, but his role was that of “Dad” to everyone. He worked his entire life using his ...October 30, 2024
Janice Kay McMillan Keller, born March 23, 1953, died October 29, 2024 It is with sadness we share the news of our loved one’s passing. Janice went peacefully from her home in Louisville on Tuesday night October 29, 2024. She was the daughter ...October 27, 2024
Richard W. Phelps, 91 of Maryville, passed away October 27, 2024. He was a retired Arts professor at Ventura College in California. He is survived by children: Anja (Andrew) Parker, Melanie (Tyler) Course, and Rainer (Marsha) Phelps, 10 grandchildr...October 14, 2024
John Edward Finger, 68 of Maryville, passed away peacefully at home with his family on October 14, 2024. He was preceded in death by parents: John and Evelyn Finger. He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Pam Finger, daughters: Carla Gurley, Rache...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...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...October 8, 2024
Jeff Isgro, 52 of Friendsville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday October 8, 2024. He was born on March 15, 1972, in Babylon, NY. He was retired from New York City Police Department with the 77th precinct as a 911 First Responder Hero. He is surv...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...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 ...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...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 ...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), ...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:...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 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...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
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 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...