Obituaries
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March 30, 2026
Timothy Wayne Bolden, age 37, was born March 30, 1989. He passed away after a short illness on Monday, March 30, 2026, at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a resident of Seymour, TN. He was a wonderful brother, uncle, and friend. He was a ...
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March 28, 2026
Joyce Darlene Gibbs, 72 of Maryville, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2026. Joyce enjoyed playing the piano, which she learned to play by ear, and played for the Lord. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She wa...
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March 27, 2026
Matthew Moore of Knoxville, formally of Townsend, went home to God no longer struggling, but still believing in God, at Ft. Sanders Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents: Harrison and Clara Faye Moore of Townsend, sisters: Faye Hodge, Ja...
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March 22, 2026
Linda Ann Coppenger, age 73, of Rockford, TN, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 26, 1953, to Jestine Greene in Sevierville, TN. Linda Coppenger was the beloved wife of the late ...
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March 19, 2026
Michael John Smolka (age 75) of Maryville, TN passed away on March 19, 2026. Born on January 20, 1951, Michael grew up in Racine, Wisconsin with his parents, Michael and Ann, and three sisters, Kathy, Diane, and Mary Jo. Michael had a creative a...
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March 5, 2026
Deloris “Nana” Garrett, 87 of Maryville, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on March 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by husband: Sanford “Pudge” Garrett, and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter and son-...
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March 4, 2026
Fred "Lynn" Davis, 76 of Louisville, TN passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2026 after a courageously fought, long battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. Lynn was born on April 3, 1949, to Fred and Katheline Davis in Maryville, TN. H...
February 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Ronda Jeanette Nuchols Murphy, who departed this world peacefully on February 24, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on July 28, 1960, in the charming town...
Veteran
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February 23, 2026
Dennis E. Brantley He was a soldier in the Kingdom of Heaven, a Veteran of US Army serving in Vietnam, loving husband and father, and grandfather. Worked at Ford Motor Company for 42 years. Preceded in death by his father and mother Clifford ...
February 20, 2026
Lloyd Weston Smith of Knoxville age 97, passed peaceably into the loving arms of his Savior on February 20, 2026, in Maryville TN. Lloyd was a longtime member of Fairview United Methodist Church in Maryville where he served on many committees and ta...
Veteran
February 18, 2026
Robert “Bob” Garner born December 17, 1941, in Louisville, TN and went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday February 18, 2026. Bob was a Navy veteran, a retired construction worker, and he loved all sports, especially golf. He was a member of...
February 14, 2026
Elizabeth Kay Hayes, 72 of Friendsville, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Ben and Artella Chapman of Friendsville. She was preceded in death by son: Robert Lee Gentry, husband: Tim Hayes, and second husban...
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February 12, 2026
Bridget Renee Young, of Blount County, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at the age of 58. She was born on December 6, 1967, in Hammond, Indiana, but moved to Tennessee in the 90's and never looked back. She was a member of Hope...
February 9, 2026
Clifford C. Hightower Sr., 88, of Maryville, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at the Mountain Home VA Hospital in Johnson City. Cliff, also affectionately known as “Bus,” was a proud U.S. Army veteran, who served 21 years for his country. He served t...
February 9, 2026
Ms. Kathaleen “Kathy” Boring, 75, of Maryville, was born on May 27, 1950, in Clinton, Tennessee, and passed away on February 9, 2026. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sibling. Kathy leaves behind a legacy filled with ...
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February 7, 2026
Lois Buchanan 80, of Maryville Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025 in her hometown. Born on August 13, 1945 in Maryville, she remained deeply rooted in the community that shaped her life and faith. Lois was a devoted wife to James B...
February 7, 2026
Mrs. Lorraine Catherine Blakely Zickefoose, age 88, of Alcoa, peacefully entered her Heavenly Home on February 7, 2026. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Lorraine later moved to Tennessee where she and her husband, Arlo B. Zickefoose, Sr., began their fa...
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February 3, 2026
Iva Christopher, age 93, passed away on February 3, 2026. She retired from Millers Dept. Store. Iva was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents: John N. and Mamie Whitehead Christopher, sisters and brothers-in-law: He...
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February 1, 2026
Jackie Trellis Cooper, age 48, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, February 1, 2026....
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January 31, 2026
Mark Edwin Edwards age 67 of Maryville passed away Saturday evening January 31, 2026. He is preceded in death by His Father: Joseph E. Edwards, Mother: Lucille L. Edwards, His Brother: Michael Herb Edwards. He is survived by his Wife: Sharon Foley,...
Veteran
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January 16, 2026
Bobby Joe Pesterfield age 69 of Maryville, Tennessee departed this life on Friday, January 16th, 2026 at his home with family by his side. He was proceeded in death by his parents Gene and Margaret Pesterfield of Louisville, Tennessee along with Arn...
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January 12, 2026
Gladys Louise Coada, age 84, having faith in Christ, passed away peacefully at her home. She attended Red Top Baptist Church until her health declined. She was preceded in death by her husband: Fern Coada, her mother: Effie Buchanan, her brother: L...
January 10, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Cooper, 88 of Maryville, passed away January 10, 2026. She was a member of West Maryville Baptist Church. Peggy was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and thought of as a “mamaw” to countless others she provi...
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January 9, 2026
Barbara Anna Johnson “Grandma Mouse” age 88 of Maryville Tennessee passed away in the evening hours of January 9th, 2026. Originally born in Chicago and later from Michigan, Barbara and her late husband Isaac moved to Tennessee in the late 1970...
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January 9, 2026
Wesly (Wes) Hall Goddard, formerly of Louisville, TN, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at his home in Smyrna, TN. He was born on May 20, 1940, and was the much-beloved son of Roy Wesley Goddard and Frances Hall Goddard. A devout Christian...