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Opal June Rogers

Opal June Rogers

Feb 19, 2026

Opal June Rogers, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1938.

Opal was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered around her family. She was married to her beloved husband, James "Jimmy" Rogers, for 61 years. Together they built a life rooted in faith, love, and commitment.

She...

Mitchell Inman

Mitchell Inman

Feb 18, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mitchell K. Inman, beloved husband of Maggie Watson of Edmond, Oklahoma; cherished son of Jennifer Anderson Dvorak and Brian Dvorak, and Mark Inman and Rose Inman; and brother of Abby Abercrombie of Mannford, Oklahoma, and Christina Inman of Skiatook, Oklahoma. Mitch was surrounded by his devoted wife, loving...

PA Myers

PA Myers

Feb 17, 2026

PA Myers age 88 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was a great-great grandson of John Oliver (the first permanent white settler in Cades Cove). His mother was attended by mid-wife Polly Harmon and probably his aunt Viola Myers who lived nearby.

As a young child he stated he remembered Hattie Myers (Ekaneetlee Lodge Cades Cove) driving her...

Jeffery Jones

Jeffery Jones

Feb 16, 2026

Jeffery “Jeff” C. Jones, age 61, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born on January 25, 1965, in Blount County, Tennessee.

Jeff was a proud graduate of William Blount High School- Class of 1983, where he developed his love of football. He continued his education and athletic career playing football at Middle Tennessee State University, an experience he always...

Juanita "Nina" Poling

Juanita "Nina" Poling

Feb 15, 2026

Dear friends of Juanita "Nina" Poling, Juanita has slipped away after her long battle with

Alzheimer's.

Juanita was a daughter, sister, aunt, mother, stepmother, grandmother, great grandmother,

devoted wife, hairdresser, realtor, friend and a fantastic cook! She and her husband always

said they worked hard, played hard, fought hard, and loved harder.

Juanita had boundless energy and loved the beach. She loved the sand under...

Steven Randall Smith

Steven Randall Smith

Feb 14, 2026

Steven Randall Smith, 61, passed away near Townsend, Tennessee on Feb 14, 2026. He was born on March 14, 1964, in Springfield, Missouri to Larry Eugene and Maureen Sue (Nelson) Smith. Steven grew up in Missouri and Tennessee, a proud graduate of Bearden High School, Knoxville, Class of 1982. He earned his BS in Statistics from the University of Tennessee...

Herman Lee Dorsey

Herman Lee Dorsey

Feb 14, 2026

Herman Lee Dorsey, age 74 of Friendsville, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Herman was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and retired from CSX Railroad after many years of dedicated service. He was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He was a man who deeply loved God, his family, and...

Betty Jane Sharp

Betty Jane Sharp

Feb 13, 2026

On the morning of February 13, 2026, Betty Jane Coada Sharp, our beautiful matriarch and beacon of love, light, hope, and service closed her eyes on the reality of earth, yet wakened into the Light of the World to Come where her pain, cancer, sorrow, and struggles were vanquished forever.

No matter what Grandma Betty faced, or how hard her battles...

Jeffrey Lynn Finley

Jeffrey Lynn Finley

Feb 13, 2026

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lynn Finley, 58, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous four-year journey after suffering a massive stroke.

Jeff was a devoted son, proud father, grandfather, and friend. He had a deep love for sports, especially the University of Tennessee. His passion for the Tennessee Volunteers was more than a hobby—it was...

Betty Wykle DeLozier

Betty Wykle DeLozier

Feb 13, 2026

Betty Wykle DeLozier - passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the age of 96. Betty was born in 1929 in Greene County, Tennessee. She was an employee at the Greeneville Sun newspaper for several years before she married and moved to Blount County in 1955. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and the Knoxville Square Dance...

Nelda Sue Kidd

Nelda Sue Kidd

Feb 11, 2026

Nelda Sue Kidd, age 94, of Alcoa, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 6, 1932, to William and Hettie French. Nelda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ralph Kidd. She is survived by her children, Deborah Vesser (Kent), Susan Villaume (Jim), Karen Middleton (Curtis), and Robert Kidd (Leslie); grandchildren,...

James Lee Hall

James Lee Hall

Feb 10, 2026

James Lee Hall age 94 of Maryville died on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center. James was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Maryville, TN. He was a Korean War Veteran (Navy). James was also a Teacher and Educator for over 30 years.

Preceded in death by: sister, Arlean Whitaker; brother, Franklin Hall.

Survivors include: wife, Ann Hall; son...

Barbara Howarter

Barbara Howarter

Feb 9, 2026

Barbara Mae Scalf Howarter, age 90 of Maryville, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026 at Shannondale of Maryville, TN. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Maryville. Born in Kirkwood, IL to the late Frederick Robert and Anna Margaret Sward Scalf she was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

After graduating from high school in...

Julianne Schoolcraft

Julianne Schoolcraft

Feb 9, 2026

Julianne Schoolcraft age 79, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. Julianne was born on March 10, 1946, in Jacksonville, Florida. Julianne was an accomplished vocalist, excellent student, beauty queen and athlete. She met the love of her life in the ninth grade and the two of them never looked back. She and Ronnie lived a full and...

Jack Woody Niles

Jack Woody Niles

Feb 8, 2026

Jack Woody Niles was born April 13, 1933, to John and Bertha Niles of Vonore, TN and departed this life on February 8, 2026 at age 92. In between he grew up working on the family farm, hunted, raised bird dogs, fished, played high school sports, worked and raised a family. He married his high school sweetheart, Ann Niles in...

Brandon Shawn Jones

Brandon Shawn Jones

Feb 6, 2026

Brandon Shawn Jones, age 43, of Maryville, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at his home.

Born on July 17, 1982, Brandon was a determined person at everything he pursued. Brandon’s determination was evident in his work as a sheet metal worker at ORNL and his zest for life was displayed in his love for his dogs Rosie, Zena, and...

Glenn Montgomery

Glenn Montgomery

Feb 6, 2026

Glenn Montgomery age 85, of Maryville, TN passed away on February 6, 2026. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He retired from North Folk Southern Railroad. He was a member at Calvery Baptist Church. Glenn was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Luke and Margaret Montgomery; brother, Calvin Montgomery, grandparents, Poppy and...

Roxie Alvilda Clabough

Roxie Alvilda Clabough

Feb 6, 2026

Roxie Alvilda Clabough, age 78 years old, passed away on February 6, 2026 at her home in Louisville, Tennessee. Roxie was born in Speedwell, Tennessee on September 13, 1947. She loved to cook, sew, and spend time with her family and friends. Roxie was a member of the Beech Grove Primitive Baptist Church of Christ. Roxie is survived by her husband...

Maxine Byrum

Maxine Byrum

Feb 6, 2026

Maxine Byrum, age 94 of Maryville, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at Brookdale of Browns Creek. She was an avid reader and crossword puzzle worker. She loved westerns, movies, books, and tv. Preceded in death by: husband, Albert Leonard Byrum; son, Bill Williams, daughter, Vikki Williams; brothers, Bill Hodge and Tommy Hodge; granddaughter, Megan Love. Survivors include: son &...

Ava Gail Deloach

Ava Gail Deloach

Feb 5, 2026

Ava Gail Deloach of Maryville, Tenn., entered eternal rest on February 5, 2026 at age 84.

Gail, as she was known to her friends and loved ones, was born December 21, 1941 in Jerusalem, Ark., the daughter of Edgar D. and Alma C. Massey, who preceded her in death.

Gail was an avid reader, country music fan, and hearty cook who loved...