Obituaries
November 12, 2023
Pauline “Polly” Reed, 76 of Walland, passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2023. She loved the Lord, her family, and dear friends. She was a great mother, grandmother, and friend. Big UT Fan. She was preceded in death by father and...November 4, 2023
Wendell K. "Boadie" Bowman passed away at home, surrounded by his loved ones on November 4, 2023. Wendell was a devoted husband, an amazing father and the world's greatest Papaw. He was loved by everyone he came in contact with and many remembered hi...November 3, 2023
Stephen Lane, age 75, was called to heaven on Friday November 3, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife, Reva Lane, and his parents, Leon "Doc" Lane and Evon Waldrup. Survived by his sisters and brother, Dorothy Rudden, Edith Seaton, Rebecca Carro...November 3, 2023
Ronnie Carroll Robinson born January 5, 1952, passed away at home with loved ones by his side on Friday November 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his Parents Richard B and Dorothy Fancher Robinson; sister Lea Ella (Sissie) Robinson and sister-in...November 3, 2023
James Walter “JR” Clabough, age 72, of Alcoa, died Friday, November 3, 2023, at home in the care of his wife Linda Clabough. James was a very hard worker and loved his family. He enjoyed going to church and cutting up. He always had some advice...October 30, 2023
Sidney Dwayne McBee, 58 of Friendsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday October 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by father: Harry McBee, mother and father-in-law: Don and Margie Bivens, and sister-in-law: Pat Dorsey. He is survived by his wif...October 29, 2023
Kyle Leon Coffey, 86 of Maryville passed away on October 29, 2023. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Ed Davis Road and was retired from Levi. He loved gardening and fishing. He was preceded in death by parents: Harley and Pearl Coffey,...October 28, 2023
Tommie “Jeano” Jean Palmer, 66 of Friendsville, passed away October 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by parents: Tom and Betty Weaver, son: Michael D. Palmer, and sister: Janice Weaver Palmer. She is survived by her husband: Steven Palmer. ...October 27, 2023
Virginia Lee Effler June 18, 1940 - October 27, 2023. Virginia Effler peacefully departed this life on October 27, 2023. The only thing that surpassed the love for her family is the love she had for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She genuinely dev...October 23, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tommy Lynn Thatcher. He passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2023, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by parents: Archie and Ethel, brothers: Buck, Homer, Ray, and Jimmie,...October 21, 2023
Sandra Darlene Carpenter Whitehead, age 72, peacefully passed into Glory Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Lester Carpenter and mother, Mildred Crisp. She is survived by sons, Justin Graves and Dwight Forester an...October 19, 2023
Lillian Rachael Teffeteller, age 79, of Maryville passed away on October 19, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. Lillian was retired from Skier’s Choice after many years of dedication. She ...October 19, 2023
Genevieve Baxter Kidd Begley passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, surrounded by family and good friends. Genny was born in Cocke County, Tennessee and celebrated her birthday on July 11. Genny worked in car dealerships and was co-owner of Cent...October 12, 2023
In loving memory of Brian "Thomas" Hembree, 23, of Maryville, went to be with Jesus on October 12, 2023. Please come and join us in celebrating Brian's life 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday October 20, 2023, at Memorial Funeral Home: 1102 Big Springs R...October 10, 2023
Leonard Doyle Wilburn Born: November 4, 1964 and Died: October 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Leonard D. and Betty J. Colter Wilburn. He is survived by his Daughters: Adelyn Wilburn Hill, and Sarah Wilburn Wilson, 4 Grandchildre...October 10, 2023
Ashley Nichols Warren passed away October 10, 2023. She is survived by her son: Nate, father of her son: Chris, parents: David and Porkey, sister: Shay, brother: Jordan, mamaw: Liz Garner and Wendy, uncles: Michael and Jimmy Nichols, and several oth...September 30, 2023
Home at last. On Saturday, September 30, 2023, Joan Arlene Comer, loving wife, and mother of three children went home to be with Jesus at the age of 89. She was born on August 27, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Comer was a dedicated Christian school ...September 23, 2023
Our sweet momma, Reva Jean Lane, 73, has been called to heaven on Saturday September 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cas Hamilton and Laura Bell Stanley, brothers and sisters, Rex Hamilton, Sheila Hamilton, Casey Hamilton, Johnny ...September 22, 2023
John Carl Henry Jr, 57, of Maryville went to be with the Lord on Friday September 22, 2023. He is preceded in death by his Mother: Betty Jane Henry and Father: John Carl Henry Sr. Survivors include Daughter & Son-in-law: Tiffany & Leonard “Tiny...September 22, 2023
Tim L. “Tag” Jones, 65 of Maryville, TN went home to be with Jesus on September 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tia Kaseta Jones, his mother, Barbara Sue Jones, his grandparents, Carrie and Virgil Jones, several aunts, uncles, an...Robert "Speedy" Joseph Gribble
September 18, 2023
Robert “Speedy” Joseph Gribble, 45 of Maryville, passed away September 18, 2023, after a short battle with liver cancer. He was preceded in death by grandparents: C.C. Oliver, Gladys Oliver Burns, Ollie Ardelle Hodge, and Rowena Jane Hodge. He ...September 18, 2023
In Loving Memory of Doris Scarbrough. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Doris, who gained her angel wings on September 18, 2023. She was a source of unwavering love, and a guiding light in our lives. Born on August 3...September 14, 2023
Christopher Edward Hatcher, 57 of Maryville, went to his Heavenly home at 9:06 A.M. Thursday, September 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by his first love and mother of his children: Tammy L. Harrison, grandson: Austin Ray Hatcher, and mother: Bre...September 13, 2023
Betty Helton, 77 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday September 13, 2023, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was a hairdresser by trade. She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Helton, her son: Billy McKelvey, her parents: Leon an...September 12, 2023
Wanda June Wilburn, 62 of Rockford, passed away September 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by father: Roy Wilburn, grandparents: Henry and Calli Wilburn, and Wade and Birdie Mae Teffeteller. She is survived by her son: Jack Wilburn, mother: Ruby...