OBITUARY LISTING

Jan 21, 2026

Allen Bryant, age 79, of Maryville, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Allen was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He proudly served his country as a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Army. Allen enjoyed dirt track racing, tractor pulls, and farming, and he was known as a master mechanic who could fix just about anything....

Jan 18, 2026

Gloria Panchita Wilson Green (Chita), age 83, went to her heavenly home Sunday January 18, 2026. She was a Christian and beloved member of New Hope Church, and was was ready for her heavenly reward. Gloria is preceded in death by her husband, James William Green, Parents Kathleen Everett Moore, George Wilson, Brother; Ted Wilson, Sister; Jewel Wilson Breazeale. Gloria...

Jan 18, 2026

Kevin Lynn Chaney (Red), age 62, of Maryville, Tn., departed from this life on Sunday January, 18, 2026, at his home place on the hill. Born on December 1, 1963 in Maryville, Tn. to Kenneth Ray Chaney and Patricia Gale Stillion. He is preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents Esmond and Rose Chaney, Paul and Mary Ruth Stillion,...

Jan 17, 2026

Nancy Lynn McMurray Jenkins, age 85 of Maryville, TN passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Nancy was a graduate of Maryville High School and Knoxville Business College. She was a world traveler and worked for the U.S. Department of Justice for 25 years. Nancy was a member of First United Methodist Church of Maryville. She...

Jan 17, 2026

Brenda Diane Leigh (Tipton) age 75, passed away Saturday morning at LifeCare of Blount County, in the presence of family. Brenda retired from Walmart after more than 40 years of dedicated service, and attended Turner Street Baptist Church. She was a loving woman, who took great care of those she adored. She enjoyed attending family events, reading, solving crossword puzzles,...

Jan 17, 2026

Dollie Lenoir (Davis) Williams, age 92, of Maryville, passed away on January 17, 2026. She was employed at Blount Memorial Hospital for over 40 years. She was of the Baptist faith and sang in a Ladies trio with her sisters for several years.

Dollie was preceded in death by her husband of 70+ years, Chester Jack Williams; parents Charles and Fannie...

Jan 15, 2026

Raymond Joe Burchfield Sr.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Joe on the morning of Thursday, January 15, 2026. With his wife by his side, he quietly slipped away after a courageous fight with several health issues. Joe was very loved by his wife, Family, and friends. The room was never quiet if...

Jan 15, 2026

Barbara Arlene Graw (Boidock) passed peacefully from this life on the evening of January 15, 2026, in her home in Vonore, TN, at the age of 79. Her husband, David Graw, her son, David Christopher Graw, and her daughter, Kristin Erin Graw, were by her side, while their spouses, Allison Graw and Sungjun Park, were with them in spirit and...

Jan 13, 2026

Jan Shepard, age 92 of Maryville, passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents Walt and Lucy Clemens and her devoted husband, Kenneth E. Shepard. Jan is survived by her loving children: sons Randy Shepard, Rick Shepard and his wife Deanna, and Ken Lee Shepard, and daughter Tracy Pickens and her husband...

Jan 12, 2026

Judy Gay Gunter Baumbach, age 73, passed away on January 12, 2026, at home in Knightdale. She was born September 27, 1952, in Maryville, Tennessee, to the late John Merideth Gunter, Sr. and Mamie Lorene Buchanan Gunter. Judy was a licensed real estate agent in Tennessee and North Carolina, office manager for the North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects, and...

Jan 11, 2026

It is with sadness we share the passing of Frank Detolson English III at his home in Maryville, Tennessee on Sunday, January 11th at age 71. Frank was born March 14, 1954 in Tampa, Florida.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Frank Detolson English Jr. of Queen Anne’s, MD and Helen Whisnant of Burke County, NC. He’s survived by...

Jan 9, 2026

Ralph Paul Stoutt, age 77, of Maryville, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Prisma Healthcare/Blount Memorial Hospital. 

Ralph was born in Maryville. Following his high school graduation, Ralph enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served for 3 years before joining the Air National Guard where he served as an M.P.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Paul...

Jan 9, 2026

Mrs. Beatrice Margaret Williams, 96, of the Rambling Acres community passed away peacefully at Blount Memorial Hospital early Friday morning, January 9th, 2026. She is survived by her son Pat Williams and her daughters, Regenia Miljanich (Tim Henagar); Bobbie Burchfield (Loyd); Marsha Howell (Eddie). Bea is also survived by four grandchildren: Russell Dotson; Julie Farley (Bryan); Jama Koenig (Zac); Lee...

Jan 6, 2026

Martha Lynn (Carmon) Walker, 89, of the Karns Community, Knoxville, passed away in her sleep on January 6, 2026 at home. She was a member of Beavers Ridge United Methodist Church. Martha worked 25+ years at Atomic Motor Speedway and was a member of The Atomic Speedway Hall of Fame. Preceded in death by: husband, Clark Walker; parents, George &...

Jan 6, 2026

James David Lemons, age 75, of Maryville, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Prisma Health/Blount Memorial Hospital.

David loved all things outdoors including hunting, fishing, and hiking. He was also a music lover and enjoyed playing the guitar. David also enjoyed coaching baseball at Eagleton Little League, where he spent 15 years teaching youth including his own sons.

David is...

Jan 6, 2026

Roy J. Finger Jr. age 77 of Maryville, passed away on Tuesday January, 6 2026, at Blount Memorial. Roy was surrounded by those who loved him deeply. Roy was member of Old Piney Grove Baptist. Roy retired from Kroger with 33 years of service. Roy is preceded in death by; parents Roy and Opal Finger, brother Ralph Finger. He is...

Jan 5, 2026

Alice Faye Ross, 81, of Friendsville, TN passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026.

She is preceded in death by her parents John and Adra Prows, her brother John Prows, Jr, brother-in-law Carl Sibbitt, daughter-in-law Jeanne Moser Ross, and her husband James Ross, Jr. Alice is survived by three sisters and their families: Mildred Evans, Vivian Sibbitt, Barbara Maple and her...

Jan 4, 2026

Jan 4, 2026

Jone Young Burnett (Hatcher), age 77, of Louisville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2026. Born on October 18, 1948, she was the beloved daughter of Cordia and Cecil Hatcher.

Jone lived a life grounded in faith, devoted to family, and filled with service to others. Those who knew her best would describe her as steady,...

Jan 4, 2026

Monte James Ward was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 4, 2026. He was a devoted father, faithful husband, and loyal friend. Monte is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Ward, daughter Michelle Swiney (Doug), son Josh Ward (Kellie), stepson Matt Hagaman (Kelli) and stepdaughter Melissa Granju (Chris).

Monte was born on January 15, 1947, in...