Obituaries
January 11, 2024
Don “Bullet” Linginfelter, 80 of Friendsville, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on January 11, 2024. He was a graduate of Greenback High School, class of 1961. He was an Army Veteran honorably discharged in 1978. He retired fr...January 9, 2024
Kelly Yopp Joyner, 47, of Maryville, TN. went to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 9, 2024. Kelly was a loving mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She had a smile that would light up a room and kept a positive outlook on life until...January 5, 2024
Eric Heath Spears, 51, was called home unexpectedly by God on January 5, 2024. He worked for Rockford Manufacturing for 19 years, where he had many friends and enjoyed his years there. He was a true and faithful Alabama football fan…ROLL TIDE!! H...January 4, 2024
Don Smith, 77 of Greenback, TN, passed away Thursday evening January 4, 2023, at U.T. Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife: Susan Smith, and five siblings. He was a member of the Freedom to Worship Church. He is survived by his sons: Dan...December 31, 2023
John Tate McDaniel, age 87, of Friendsville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and retired from Harrison Construction Company. John loved Gospel music, esp...December 22, 2023
Daniel Harold Potter, 65, of Maryville passed away December 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his Sons: Danny Reagan, and Jason Potter, Mother Ovetta Potter, Brother: Larry. He is survived by Son: David Potter, Special Granson: David Alan Potter,...December 17, 2023
Earl Edward Herron, 81 of Walland, passed away December 17, 2023. He is survived by his daughter: Sharon Fagg and partner Rob, grandson: Calbert Edward Thompson, 4 great grandchildren, granddaughter: Sheri Hull, great grandsons: Brant McClure and Ca...December 12, 2023
Stella Grace Tipton Hutsell born on June 15, 1935, in Cades Cove TN, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023, in Maryville, she was a devoted member of the Tuckaleechee Primitive Baptist Church. Stella was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, gre...December 11, 2023
Randall Eugene Buchanan, 62, of Maryville, TN, peacefully passed away on December 11, 2023, while in the presence of family and friends. Randy was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years Mary Ann Buchanan, father Dennis Eugene Buchanan, Mother Ger...December 10, 2023
Clarence Henry Williams, 91 of Walland, passed away December 10, 2023. He was a deacon of Rocky Branch Bethel Baptist Church. He is going to be greatly missed by his family and church family. He was preceded in death by wife: Nellie “Bernice...December 5, 2023
Loyd Mooney Swayney, 82, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Linda Swayney, daughter and son-in-law: Shelia and Shannon Whitehead, sons and daughters-in-law: Loyd and Dana Swayney, and ...December 4, 2023
Ralph Byrum age72 of Maryville passed away Monday December 4, 2023, after a battle with heart problems. He is survived by his wife: Judy, his son: Ralph (Jessica) Byrum their children: Gunner and Aubrey, a daughter: Kim (Ron) Johnson, their child...December 4, 2023
George Shadid Nasser, Jr. passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023, in Maryville, TN after a valiant two-year battle with lung cancer. George was born on December 12, 1940, in Los Angeles, California to George Shadid Nasser Sr. of Lawrence, MA (v...December 2, 2023
Jimmy Walker, 48 of Maryville, passed away December 2, 2023. He loved being “Papie”. He loved fishing and racing. He was preceded in death by mother: Penny Walker, and father: Junior Walker. He is survived by his other half: Sara, son: Jared (Hea...November 27, 2023
Joe Mack Burris Sr., 80 of Maryville, passed away November 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by son: Joe Mack Burris Jr. He is survived by his wife: Linda Burris, daughter: Nellie Ann Purkey, grandson: Daniel Burris, brother: Tommy Burris, and s...Connie Elaine Millsaps Travis Keller
November 24, 2023
Connie Elaine Millsaps Travis Keller, age 66, passed away November 24, 2023, at Tristar Medical Center in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Memorial Funeral Home to help with expenses....November 22, 2023
On November 22, Ronald Abbott White passed away into God’s graces after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A warrior through life, Ronnie lived to see 82 years. A lifetime member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, proud United States National Guardsman ...November 20, 2023
Margaret Karen Price Leclerc Karen, 70, of Knoxville Tennessee passed away at her home on November 20, 2023. Her childhood was spent in Bulls Gap, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Joseph and Blanche Arnott Price, her ...November 20, 2023
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Robbie Brian Dyke went home to be with the Jesus on his birthday November 19, 2023. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home. He was preceded in death by his dad: Bobby Gene Dyke, grandparents: Walter and Lela Dyke, cousins: Christopher D...November 19, 2023
Susan M. Henderson age 65 of Maryville passed away Sunday November 19, 2023. She was a caterer, owning several catering businesses and she was a mentor to many people through her life including motorcycle ministry in the 80s and 90s, and to the empl...November 18, 2023
John Wayne Jenkins, 64 of Maryville / Lenoir City, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2023. He was one of the biggest bull shitters! He was always in good spirits and was a kind person that was loved by so many. He loved his family, horses, a...November 17, 2023
David Peter Telando went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 17, 2023, at Blount Memorial hospital after a short illness, Born in Duluth, Minn. on 7-2-1937. He left behind his wife of 62 years, Sheila; daughters Karin (Mike) Jacoby; Jody ...November 16, 2023
Marvin Clarence Blair, 86 of Rockford, passed away on November 16, 2023. He was a member of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church. He loved his beagles and chicken farming. He is survived by his wife: Dottie Blair, children: Mickey Blair (Vicki)...November 15, 2023
Archie Purkey, 72 of Rockford, passed away November 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by mother: Martha Jane Purkey, father: Clyde Edgar Purkey, and brothers: Billy Joe Purkey and Jimmy Rae Seabolt. He is survived by his sisters: Juanita Gribble, ...