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Vivian Joyce Brown Cunningham

Vivian Joyce Brown Cunningham

Nov 17, 2023

 

Vivian Joyce Brown Cunningham, age 90, entered into glory on Friday, November 17, 2023. The world lost a sweet soul, and Heaven gained her. Vivian lived her life in quiet dignity and humble reverence. She loved her Lord, her family, and her church. Vivian touched countless lives while serving Cedar Grove Baptist Church for 68 years. Her roles included...

Gracene Byerly Hopper

Gracene Byerly Hopper

Nov 16, 2023

 

Gracene B. Hopper, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 16, 2023, gaining her eternal home in heaven with Christ.  She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church, and also regularly attended services at Tuckaleechee Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.  She was a retired lab technician from Blount Memorial Hospital.  She loved her Lord, reading, playing...

Patricia Kate Elrod

Patricia Kate Elrod

Nov 16, 2023

 

Patricia Kate Elrod, age 81 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her home. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will missed by all that loved her. Preceded in death by husband, Edward “Rod” Elrod; parents, Homer and Dorothy Jones; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth...

Roy Reece Reneau

Roy Reece Reneau

Nov 15, 2023

 

Roy Reece Reneau, at the age of 66, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Roy was born on July 11, 1957 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Floyd Reneau and Mildred Baumgardner Reneau Reagan. He was one of seven children. He is survived by his sister, Wilma Thayer; brother, Jimmy...

John Avery Elliott

John Avery Elliott

Nov 12, 2023

John “Avery” “Big A” Elliott age 80 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Ben Atchley State Veterans Home. He graduated from Young High School in 1962. Avery was a Veteran of the United States Army, SF4 – E-4 from December 2, 1964 through September 17, 1966 serving during Vietnam. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co. in 2002.  ...

Paul "Milton" Effler

Paul "Milton" Effler

Nov 10, 2023

 

Paul Milton Effler age 85 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at UT Medical Center.  He was a 50+ year member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville and retired from S.P. Richards Co. in Atlanta where he served for over 20 years in the Office Product Industry. Milton was a former Vice-President of The Sparks Family Reunion. ...

James Oneil Majors, Sr.

James Oneil Majors, Sr.

Nov 9, 2023

 

James Oneil Majors, Sr., age 87 of Townsend, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his home. He was a member of Townsend Church of God and RIO Townsend. James was a veteran of the United States Air Force with the rank E3 and he retired from Smoky Mountain National Park. He was a long-time football coach for Townsend...

Elizabeth Ann Fairall

Elizabeth Ann Fairall

Nov 8, 2023

 

Elizabeth Ann Fairall, age 88 of Friendsville, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at her home. Ann lived a full and happy life surrounded by a very close family who enjoyed many travels and adventures together. She was retired from Pediatric nursing after 25 years. Ann was a loving, generous, and caring woman who will be deeply missed. Preceded...

Edmund Chapin Morrisey Jr.

Edmund Chapin Morrisey Jr.

Nov 7, 2023

 

Colonel Edmund C Morrisey, age 94, passed away quietly Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home in Maryville, Tennessee. Born June 21, 1929 in New Haven, Connecticut, Ed Morrisey graduated from Trinity College of Hartford, Connecticut with a BA in history and education in 1952. That same year, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant, in the Reserves of the US Air Force. He...

Charles Franklin Alexander, Jr.

Charles Franklin Alexander, Jr.

Nov 6, 2023

Charles F. Alexander Jr. (Chuck) passed away on November 6, 2023.

 

Chuck was born on January 10, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and then received his master’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

 

Chuck began his career in landscape architecture at Edward Stone, Jr. & Associates...

Phyllis Rose Rader

Phyllis Rose Rader

Nov 4, 2023

 

Phyllis Rose Rader, age 83, of Dana Point, CA, passed away on November 4, 2023. Phyllis was proud to be a native Tennessean, having lived in Blount County for 80 years. Due to declining health, she relocated to Southern California in 2020 to be near her daughters. She was a kind, fun-loving person with a creative mind and a...

Rose Lynn Wilson

Rose Lynn Wilson

Nov 4, 2023

 

Rose Lynn Burris Hamilton Wilson went to her heavenly home Saturday November 4, 2023 at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by parents Kyle and Jane Burris; husband Dean Hamilton; and brother Vaughn Burris. Rose is survived by husband Rev. Bobby Ray Wilson; sons Scott Hamilton (Jamee); Steve Hamilton; Jason Hamilton (Becky); grandchildren Bailey, Eli, and...

Wade Lamour Lane

Wade Lamour Lane

Nov 4, 2023

 

Wade Lamour Lane, age 84 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Asbury Place. He was a graduate of Everett High School. Wade was a Veteran with the United States Navy and worked as a senior electrician for Alcoa Aluminum Company for 27 years. Preceded in death by his wife, Keiko “Kei” Sekine Lane; parents, Howard and...

Frances "G.G." Patterson

Frances "G.G." Patterson

Nov 3, 2023

 

Frances “G.G.” Patterson, age 87 of Maryville, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at her home. Frances was a member of Grandview Baptist Church. She loved watching basketball and played for the Everett Bulldogs. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Patterson, Sr.; sons, Donald Ray Patterson, Jr., John Michael Patterson; parents, William and Lula Melton. Survived by...

Margaret Ling

Margaret Ling

Nov 2, 2023

 

Pik Hung Wong, known to most as Margaret Ling, 70, passed away on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023.  She was born in the country of Malaysia and immigrated to the United States in 1979.  She proudly became a US Citizen in 1986.  She was happily married to George Ling who was her partner and soul mate in life for 48...

James "Jim" Ronald Sexton

James "Jim" Ronald Sexton

Nov 1, 2023

 

James Ronald “Jim” Sexton, age 81 of Louisville, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Park West Medical Center.  Jim’s was predeceased by his mother and father, James S. and Vola Sexton, and his brother, Bob Sexton.  Jim was an entrepreneur at heart.  After taking a correspondence course on TV and radio repair at age 11, he...

Victoria "Vickie" Lea Dunn

Victoria "Vickie" Lea Dunn

Oct 31, 2023

 

Victoria (Vickie) Lea Dunn, born September 9, 1950, went home to be with her Jesus on October 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, James O’Dell Dunn; father, Charles H. Sands; mother, Mildred P. Sands; and brother, Willard Gene Sands. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer A’Dell Whitehead; son-in-law, Timothy M. Whitehead; grandson, Timothy J....

Reeford Marvin Douglas

Reeford Marvin Douglas

Oct 31, 2023

 

Reeford Marvin Douglas, age 80 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Reeford was a long-time member of Riverdale Baptist Church. Reeford retired from Clayton Motors after forty-four years as a mechanic. He was an avid race fan and participant beginning with drag racing, go-carts, boats, dirt bikes, side-by-sides, and...

Richard Lee Williams

Richard Lee Williams

Oct 25, 2023

 

Richard Lee “Dick” Williams, age 85 of Maryville, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Richard served in the Air Force in his early years and then worked as a Steel Worker and as a supervisor until retirement.  He started a Goldwing motorcycle chapter in Aiken, South Carolina and served as the President. Dick was a private man...

Earl Raymond Barham

Earl Raymond Barham

Oct 24, 2023

 

Earl Raymond Barham, 89, peacefully passed away on October 24, 2023, in Maryville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Evelyn Jane Kyker Barham. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Guy Barham, and sister-in-law, Von Barham. Earl is survived by his four children and spouses – Janet and Tom Ross,...

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