Obituaries
February 19, 2024
Brandon Coy Poe passed away February 19th, 2024, at the age of 45 after many years of illness. He fought very hard to remain here with his family, but God called him home. He was funny and kind, and was a loving and devoted father, son, husband, gran...February 16, 2024
Gerald Dean Hembree, 73, passed away at Blount Memorial Hospital February 16, 2024, due to complications of pneumonia. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Molly Cole Henry, two brothers James Jr., and Leo Hembree, and sister Pearl Tall...February 12, 2024
Lonas Edward Mason (Ed), 73 of Maryville, passed away February 12, 2024. He retired from ALCOA after 32 years. He was preceded in death by parents: Odas and Mattie Mason. He is survived by wife of 52 years: Shelia Mason, daughters: Melanie (Eric) ...February 11, 2024
Debra Spears, 63 of Maryville, passed away February 11, 2024. She is survived by her daughters: Betha and Chris Rhodes, and Sonya and Andrew Spears, grandchildren: Joseph Mulholland, Aaron Mulholland, and Sarah Coffman, great grandchildren: Nathanie...February 7, 2024
James A. Irwin Jr. died Wednesday February 7, 2024. He was a retired U.S. Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his Wife: Halley Irwin, Son: Jimmy Lee Irwin, Parents: James A. Irwin Sr., and Nora Lawson Irwin, Sisters: Beatrice Irwin, and Polly ...February 3, 2024
Elizabeth Francine Brice sadly passed away surrounded by her loved ones February 3rd, 2024, at the age of 53, she was a loyal and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Francine leaves to cherish her memory a beloved husband of 24 y...February 2, 2024
Curtis Eugene Henderson, age 87, of Maryville, TN, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 2, 2024. He was born in Blount County, Alabama on April 4, 1936 to Bertha and Chester Henderson. He met his future wife, Jean Marie Bish...February 1, 2024
Darlene Hawkins 66 of Greenback passed away Thursday February 1, 2024. She loved sewing, crocheting, gardening, cooking, and planting flowers. She is survived by her husband of fifty years Billy Hawkins, children; Jennifer Hawkins, and Stacy Stalans,...January 30, 2024
Mark Anthony Guerin age 63 of Maryville, TN passed away January 30, 2024, after a 3 year struggle with Leukemia. Mark was a loving son, brother, husband, uncle, father and grandfather. While he had 3 children, many more called him Dad, but even more...January 14, 2024
Bethany Lynn Hurst passed away January 14, 2024, at the age of 42. She was preceded in death by her dad: Darrell Hurst, grandparents: Cliff and Kate Hurst, and Hubert and Loreda Potter. She is survived by her son: Landon Harrell (Sydney Dukes), dau...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...