William Baker Vaughn
Jul 22, 2026
William "Baker" Vaughn, 65, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away on July 22, 2026 at U.T. Hospital with his wife by his side.
Baker was born in Alabama, the son of Betty Baker Vaughn and William "Bill" Vaughn. He graduated from Greeneville High School and later attended East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, where he studied Music Theory and Composition.
Music was...
Myrtle Ann Rorex
Jul 22, 2026
Myrtle Smith Rorex, age 97, of Louisville, TN passed away July 22, 2026, at the Life Care Center of Blount County.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband; Joe Rorex, her parents; Hobert and Annie Smith, her brother and sister-in-law; Francis and Mildred Smith, and her brother-in-law; John Melvin Jordan.
She is survived by her sister, Hazel Jordan and several...
Etimlin "Tim" Phillips
Jul 21, 2026
Etimlin “Tim” Phillips, 59, of Maryville, TN passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 after an extended illness.
Tim was born on September 10, 1966, to George and Carolyn Phillips in Harriman, TN. Tim graduated from Harriman High School in 1985. He led a simple life: never complex and always with good, honest intentions.
Tim worked for many years...
Gary Brown Thacker
Jul 20, 2026
Gary Brown Thacker passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2026. He was born in Virginia on July 1, 1938. The only child of Elsie and Alexander Thacker. Gary grew up and spent most of his adult life in East Tennessee, eventually employed as a Civil Engineering Design Draftsman after returning in 1966 to the Knoxville area. He was...
Joshua Frost
Jul 20, 2026
Joshua Taylor Frost passed away surrounded by his wife and parents on July 20th, 2026 at 36 years old after an arduous battle with cancer. Born on the first day of fall, September 22nd, 1989 in Westchester County, New York, he is survived by his wife Grace Frost; their daughters Willa and Weslie; his parents Susie (Danny) and Richard Frost...
Dylan Coy Welch
Jul 18, 2026
Dylan Coy Welch, age 23, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away on July 18, 2026, and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a cherished member of Outreach Church.
Dylan is survived by his loving parents, Kim (Mike Best) and Randal Welch; his brothers and sisters, Chase (Shawna) Best, Haylee (Michael) Patillo, Greenlee (Matt) Rogers, Landon...
Gary Lee Renter
Jul 18, 2026
Gary Lee Renter, 81, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026.
Born on July 27, 1944, in West Point, Nebraska, Gary was an electrician who retired after 25 years with Denver Public Schools. Throughout his career, he earned the respect of coworkers and friends through his skill, reliability, and willingness to help others.
Gary was preceded in death by his beloved wife...
Gary Lynn Ward
Jul 17, 2026
Gary L. Ward, 73, of Louisville, TN, passed away on July 17, 2026. He was born on July 17, 1953, to Dennis and Annett Ward of Maryville, TN.
Gary was an over the road truck driver for over 50 years. In his spare time, Gary loved working on cars and was in the process of restoring his first new car he...
Marjorie McCrea Behan
Jul 17, 2026
Marjorie Beth McCrea was born April 17, 1932, to Samual Robert and Fern Love McCrea in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. A lifelong long fondness for Western B movies, serials, and shorts began as a young child listening to her maternal grandfather tell stories of the late 1800s in Western Kansas.
While attending a young adult mixer for GIs stationed at Fort...
James Anthony Wagner
Jul 17, 2026
James (Jim) Anthony Wagner, 86, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 17 in the Maryville Transitional Care Center at Morning View Village.
Jim was born on March 22, 1940, to Eph and Esther Wagner. He grew up in Universal, Indiana. He earned his degrees from Indiana State University and continued his graduate education at Purdue University.
Jim met the love...
Mary Ann Gustin
Jul 14, 2026
Mary Ann Gustin, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving wife, Jan as well as her two little dogs.
She was transported home on hospice May 27, after spending about three months of hospitalization and nursing home care.
Mary was born at Little Creek Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee on June 10, 1955, to Marion...
Robin Renae Ogle
Jul 14, 2026
Robin Renae Bryant Ogle, 57, went home to be with the Lord, July 14th, 2026 surrounded by family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Jack Ogle II, and her parents, Ernest and Vicki Bryant.
Robin is survived by her loving children: sons Ronald Jack Ogle III (“Ronnie”) and Zachary Hamilton Ogle (“Zac”), and daughter Victoria Ashlyn Ogle (“Tori”)....
Lisa Harriet Reed
Jul 13, 2026
Lisa Harriet Reed, age 59 of Maryville, TN passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026 at her home. Lisa is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Betty Holliman. She is survived by her husband, Don Reed; sons, Eric Reed and Matthew Reed; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy Holliman (Mary), Jon Holliman (Stacy), Norman Holliman (Christy). The family will receive...
Margaret Elizabeth Martin
Jul 13, 2026
Margaret Whitehead Martin, age 95, of Maryville, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026.
Born in 1931, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arville Lester Martin; her parents, Odie Whitehead and Thelma Russell Whitehead, brother, Earl Whitehead (Mildred) sister, Jessie Whitehead Martin (Ervil) brother-in-law, Claude Boring.
She is survived by her sister, Marie Whitehead Boring; her son, Ronnie Martin...
Carolyn Ann Garner
Jul 13, 2026
Carolyn Ann (Patterson) Garner, 88, of Maryville, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2026. She was a devoted Christian who loved to share her faith and enjoyed her membership at Springview Baptist Church. Throughout her life she exemplified the love of Christ as a Sunday School teacher, a mission trip volunteer, and most...
Norma Jean Lambert
Jul 12, 2026
Norma Jean Lambert was born in Maryville, Tennessee on June 23, 1939. She was a 1957 graduate of Everett High School and a member of Middlesettlements Methodist Church. After the untimely death of her husband Wally in 1968, she returned to school at Draughon’s Business College. She worked in the secretarial field until her retirement.
Through life’s trials, God’s providential hand...
Sandra Jennice Shaver
Jul 12, 2026
Sandra J. Shaver (Grindstaff), age 73, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on September 15, 1952, in Indiana to Elmer L. and M. Jeanette Grindstaff, Sandra was the youngest of six brothers and sisters. She grew up in Sacramento, California, before moving to Tennessee with her parents at the...
D.C. Brantley
Jul 11, 2026
D.C. Brantley, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, from renal failure. A devoted son, husband, father, brother, and man of faith, D.C.’s life was defined by service to his family, his country, and his congregation as a Primitive Baptist Elder.
Born on July 22, 1943, in Maryville, Tennessee, D.C. was the son of the late Doyle and Vina...
Alonzo J. Pearson
Jul 9, 2026
Alonzo J. Pearson (A.J.), affectionately known as "Junny," was born January 4, 1942. Surrounded by family, on July 9, 2026, he went peacefully to be with Jesus.
A.J. was a faithful member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and the Gideons. He proudly served in the United States Army.
Giving was more than a habit for A.J.; it was who he was. His...
Terry Carroll Lee
Jul 8, 2026
Terry Carroll Lee, of Alcoa, Tennessee, passed away on July 8, 2026.
Born on March 25, 1944, in Morristown, Tennessee, Terry graduated from Morristown High School and the University of Tennessee, with honors. He enjoyed a long and successful career as an electrical engineer with Alcoa Aluminum Company.
Terry was known for his intelligence, quick wit, generosity, and willingness to help others....
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