OBITUARY LISTING

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

On January 09, 2026 Linda Tallent Hafley joined her Mother Ruby Lee Tallent her Father Homer Charles Tallent , her brother John Henry Tallent and her two sisters Norma Tallent Carrigan and Maxine Tallent Keeble in Heaven, she was born February 16.1943Linda was a wife of over years to her husband Donald and a loving Mother to her children Robin...

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...

Jan 4, 2026

Larry Earl Wilburn Sr., age 78, of Maryville went to sleep in his Saviors arms on January 4, 2026. He was born March 7, 1947. He died from complications while battling Cancer. He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Larry was a loving caring husband, dad, father-in-law and papaw. Larry worked in the HVAC field since he was 17....

Jan 3, 2026

Donnie Keith Cogburn, age 63, of Louisville, TN passed away suddenly on January 3, 2026. Donnie was surrounded by those who loved him deeply. Donnie spent the last few days of his life celebrating the new year with his fiancée Wendy, and his youngest son Logan’s birthday. Donnie was proud to be many things to the people who loved and...

Jan 3, 2026

Peggy Martin Taylor, 86, passed gently from this world on January 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith and devotion to family that will never fade. She is now resting in God’s perfect peace. She was born October 16, 1939, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Lawrence and Martha Martin. Peggy was a 1957 graduate of Young High School. She...

Jan 3, 2026

Kenneth “Kenny” Melton passed away peacefully at his mother’s home on the morning of January 3, 2026 surrounded by his family. Kenneth is survived by his mother Starr Ann (Willie) Kirby, his bother Rocky (Michele) Smith, his uncle Gary (Becky) Melton, and his great-niece Raley Carr. He is preceded in death by his father, Donn Melton.

Kenny was a wonderful member...