Obituaries
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, ...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. ...