Sara Ann Zielinski
Sep 20, 2026
Sara Ann Zielinski, of Rockford departed this world on September 20th, 2026, after a battle with heart failure combined with atrial fibrillation at the age of 89. Sara was born on November 12th, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio. Sara was a kind and loving soul that wanted to help whomever and wherever she could.
Sara spent her professional life as a bookkeeper...
Marilyn Kay Crow
Sep 20, 2026
Marilyn Kay Crow March 16, 1951 – September 20, 2026
Marilyn Kay Crow, lovingly known to her family and so many others simply as “Gonga,” passed away on September 20, 2026, at the age of 75.
Marilyn was born on March 16, 1951, in La Marque, Texas, to Marvin and Joyce Rodgers. She later made her home in Edgewood, New Mexico, before...
Rita Sharon Holt
Sep 19, 2026
The world lost a fiercely independent, creative, and unconditionally loving soul on September 19, 2026, when Rita Sharon Holt passed away at the age of 79. Born on December 29, 1946, Rita was a woman who walked through life with an admirable strength and a heart big enough for everyone she met. A proud UT Vol, Rita took her degree...
Walter Bruce Grandey
Sep 19, 2026
Walter Bruce Grandey, of Louisville departed this world on September 19, 2026, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer at the age of 97. Born on April 20, 1929, in the town of McMinnville, Tennessee, Walter's life was a testament to dedication, love, and unwavering faith.
A 1959 graduate of Tennessee Technological University, Walter pursued a career as a Civil Engineer,...
Mona F Jhala
Sep 18, 2026
Mona F. Jhala, age 84, of Maryville, TN passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. Family and friends will assemble for services on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Smith Funeral and Cremation Service in Maryville, TN. 865-983-1000 www.smithlifeandlegacy.com
Michael Thomas Moates
Sep 15, 2026
Michael Thomas Moates, 67, of Maryville, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Born in Covington, Kentucky, on May 31, 1959, he spent most of his life in Harriman, TN. He was married to Catherine Herring Moates for just over 10 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Thomas Moates and Margaret “Mott” Moates...
Jean Frances Creighton
Sep 13, 2026
Jean Frances Creighton, 83, a native of Decatur, Illinois, and a longtime resident of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Born February 10, 1943, Jean was a devoted wife and a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Strong, determined, and warmhearted, she was the heart of her family.
Jean married Army veteran John W....
Harry Overton Nash
Sep 12, 2026
Harry Overton Nash, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in New Jersey on February 4, 1933, and raised in Dunellen, Harry lived a full life marked by service to his country, devotion to his family, and a lifelong love of flight. Harry proudly served in the United States Navy...
Elijah King Hendricks
Sep 9, 2026
Elijah King Hendricks was born July 10, 2008 to Jonathon Hendricks and Sarah Speer. Following a tragic accident, Elijah passed away in Blount Memorial's ICU on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
To look back on Elijah's life is a pleasure. There is no appropriate word, nor enough, in language to sum him. Of all the things we knew of Elijah,...
Dorothy (Judy) G Oaks
Sep 8, 2026
Dorothy “Judy” Oaks (Grams), age 81, of Alcoa, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026. Born on October 19, 1944, in Maryville, Tennessee, Judy lived a life dedicated to her family and faith. She was a member of Rockford Baptist Church.
Preceded by: grandson, Spencer Lee McCollum; parents, Rev. James and Dorothy “Dot” Avis Graves; sisters, Bonnie (Gary) Marshall, and...
Lucius Edward Hart
Sep 4, 2026
Lucius Edward Hart, 82, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord on September 4, 2026, at his home in Maryville, Tennessee, after a three-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.
Ed’s legacy is defined by his faith, love, patience, kindness, and service to others. He was very compassionate, dependable, and a man of principle and integrity. Ed possessed...
Christine Hines Clark
Sep 4, 2026
Christine Hines Clark, 100, entered eternity to be with her Lord and Savior on September 4, 2026. Born and raised in Wildwood, Tennessee, she was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who deeply loved her family.
Her late husband, Harold E. Clark, was the love of her life. In November 2019, they celebrated 75 years of marriage. She...
Carlos Miguel Rivera
Sep 3, 2026
In loving memory of Carlos Miguel Rivera:
Carlos Migel Rivera “Pops”, 83, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026. Originally from San Diego, California, Carlos relocated to Maryville TN 22 years ago, where he spent more than two decades enjoying the community.
Born in 1942, Carlos lived a full life centered around the things and people he loved the most. Carlos was,...
Michael Louis Girard
Sep 3, 2026
Michael Louis Girard, age 73, of Townsend, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on the morning of September 3, 2026.
Born on November 11, 1952, Michael was the son of Capt. Jean Louis Girard and Harriet Francis Girard. Throughout his life, he was known for his generous spirit, compassionate heart, and unwavering devotion...
Ted Allen Crain
Sep 2, 2026
Ted Allen Crain, age 69, of Maryville, TN, passed away on September 2, 2026. He was born on October 11, 1956, in Flint, MI, to Arvin and Nancy Crain.
Ted will be remembered for his warmth, quiet strength, and devotion to his family. He is survived by his wife, Amy Crain; daughters Stephanie Crain, Melissa (Chris) Bowden, and Jessie (Tyler) Wright;...
Peter William Hall
Sep 1, 2026
Peter William Hall, born November 9th, 1947, in Six Penny Handley, England, lived a life defined by humor, generosity, loyalty, and a quiet love for the people around him. Today, we honor a man who never sought attention, yet left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Pete was the son of Arthur William Hall and Virtue Penny,...
Dezirae Amanda Grace La Barbera
Aug 31, 2026
Dezirae Amanda Grace La Barbera, age 25, of Seymour, danced her way into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 31, 2026, while peacefully lying in the arms of her mother and surrounded by her family at UT Medical Center.
Dezi’s unwavering faith guided her throughout her life and gave her strength and bravery to face some...
James Fredrick "Fred" Isbill
Aug 31, 2026
James Frederick “Fred” Isbill, 89, passed away on August 31, 2026. Born December 30, 1936, Fred grew up in Vonore, Tennessee, and carried that East Tennessee spirit with him for the rest of his life. Fred graduated from Vonore High School and Hiwassee College. He then spent time in the army before starting his career with Delta Airlines in Atlanta,...
Carol Kay Bales
Aug 31, 2026
Carol “Kay” Bales, age 78 of Louisville, TN, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. Kay worked for United Airlines for 23 years. She loved to take care of her cats and go to Cherokee Casino and go on picnics.
Preceded by: parents, John Richard and Anna Sissum; brothers, Wayne and Ron Sissum.
Survivors by: husband, Bill Bales; daughter, Angie Bales; brothers,...
Harold Eugene Berry
Aug 30, 2026
Harold Eugene Berry, age 93, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital.
Born in Townsend, Tennessee, Harold dedicated more than 39 years of his life to military service. He proudly served on active duty in the United States Army as a tanker with the 25th Reconnaissance Company before continuing his distinguished...
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