JM Payne
Jul 18, 2025
JM Payne, age 91, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on July 18, 2025. Born on July 14, 1934, in Madison, Alabama. JM lived a long, full, and faithful life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and unwavering service to others.
JM wore many hats throughout his lifetime — a farmer, steelworker, manufacturer, engineer, and accomplished business...
Leon Kitts
Jul 17, 2025
Morris Leon Kitts, age 88, of Maryville, TN, passed from this life on July 17,2025. He was a highly successful entrepreneur, selling automobiles in his early years and later as the operator/owner of Rite Stop Markets, along side his wife Mary. He loved buying, restoring and trading antique cars all his life.
He is survived by his loving and beloved wife...
K. Kevin Newton
Jul 16, 2025
K. Kevin Newton was born April 18, 1957 in Knoxville, TN. He worked as a manager for Braden’s Furniture for 39 years up until his death and they were his second family. He will continue to be missed by his church and many others. Those who continue to cherish his memory are his wife Glenda Newton, his two children Jason...
Steven Anthony Hodge
Jul 15, 2025
Steven A. Hodge, age 69 of Knoxville, died suddenly at home on July 15 of complications from a seizure disorder.
Steve is survived by his sister, Shirley Pietrucha (Robert); brothers Phil Hodge (Debbie) and Michael Hodge (Melinda) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents, Victor and Nadine Hodge.
Steve was a graduate of Porter High School and the University...
Troy Dean Dunnam
Jul 15, 2025
Troy Dean Dunnam, devoted husband, proud father, and brave war veteran, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2025. He was 80 years old. Born in Duncan, Oklahoma, Troy answered the call to serve his country during the Vietnam War, and following his service, found a lifelong career as a radar technician with the Federal Aviation Administration. Known for...
David Herbert Moler
Jul 15, 2025
David Herbert Moler passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Tuesday morning July 15, 2025, at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ida, son, Phil (Jennifer), granddaughters, Sarah and Rebecca. He is also survived by Miri and Rick Blair, special cousins Cathi Morriss, Ron and Jody Mason, and his best...
Phillip Neale Perry
Jul 10, 2025
Phillip Neale Perry, beloved father, grandfather, veteran, and advocate, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. He was born in Villa Grove, Illinois, on November 3, 1929, to Franklin O. Perry and Lelia E. Froman. He lost both of his natural parents while still a child and was raised by his step-parents.
Phil served his country honorably as a sergeant in...
Nancy Joanne Greenway
Jul 10, 2025
Nancy Joanne Greenway, age 74, passed away July 10, 2025. Through the years she was active in the Greenback Community Club and the Greenback Rescue Squad. She was the first woman to be elected to serve on the greenback City Council. Preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Maye Heaton and sister, Martha Jane Grace; Survived by her husband...
Kenneth Eugene Teffeteller
Jul 10, 2025
Kenneth Eugene Teffeteller, On Thursday, July 10, 2025 our precious daddy went to be with Our Lord and Savior. Born April 24, 1942, he was 83. He lived and breathed cattle at Young Livestock for over 60 years and had his own farm. He was the best daddy we could’ve had. Preceded in death by his parents, Nedja and Eugene...
Charles Patton "Charlie" Hill
Jul 10, 2025
Charles Patton “Charlie” Hill, age 75 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Charlie was retired from Alcoa after 40 years of service and was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Mountain View Methodist Church and was a member of the NRA. Charlie loved to spend time with...
Ronnie Dunlap
Jul 10, 2025
Ronnie Dunlap age 69 of Walland, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at home. Ronnie worked at RC Cola for 11 years and retired from Matco Tools after 35 years of service. He was a member of Keeble’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and loved fishing and dirt track racing. Preceded in death by: son, Dustin Dunlap; parents, Virgil & Selva...
Vernon Rymer Shamblin
Jul 7, 2025
Vernon Rymer Shamblin transitioned to his heavenly home peacefully on July 7, one day after his 95th birthday, surrounded by his family. He served 4 years in US Airforce as a mechanic on B-52 bombers. In 1994, he retired from Ford Motor Credit Company after 34 years of service. During his retirement, he enjoyed going to the Museum of Appalachia...
Edna Mae Ford-Davidson
Jul 5, 2025
Edna Mae Ford-Davidson, 77, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born the youngest of eight children on September 4th, 1947, in Maryville, Edna grew up in a four-room house nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Life wasn't easy, but neither was she — a no-nonsense woman shaped by...
Betty Grace Disney
Jul 5, 2025
Betty Grace Disney, age 92, passed away on July 5, 2025. She was married to William E. Disney for over 72 years and was a member of First Alcoa Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband, William E. Disney; brother, Bill Miller, and parents, Charles and Dardeen Miller. She is survived by daughters; Patty Miller (Charles), Debra Turner...
Timothy Christian Bettes
Jul 4, 2025
Timothy (“Tim”) was born on August 5, 1978 in Augusta, GA and passed away on July 4, 2025 at 46 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Bettes, who passed on July 6, 2018, and his mother, Teresa Bettes, who passed on August 9, 2019.
Tim is survived by his loving wife, Robin Bettes, daughter, Makayla Bettes,...
John David Randolph
Jul 4, 2025
John David Randolph, age 76, passed away on July 4, 2025. He was a pastor of many churches for over thirty years. John started Sister Cities of Blount County and was a member for twenty years. He was a chemical engineer at Oak Ridge for 37 years and was married for 54 years. He is preceded in death by grandparents;...
Alice "Kitty" Yount
Jul 3, 2025
Alice "Kitty" Yount. The maker of the best Swedish Tea Rings, orange iced muffins, matching mother-daughter taffeta Christmas skirts, pork chops and fried potatoes; the hostess of Cinco de Mayo Parties, monthly bridge clubs, neighborhood progressive dinners and Westwood circle swim parties; our mom, Alice Jordan “Kitty” Yount, 88, passed from this life on July 3, 2025 at Blount Memorial...
Susan "Lynn" England
Jul 1, 2025
Susan “Lynn” England, age 75 of the Knoxville, Maryville area, passed away Tuesday, July 01, 2025 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She was a longtime dedicated member of Maple Grove Missionary Baptist Church and formerly worked at Lowes with 25 years of service. Lynn loved spending time with her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister,...
Kimberly Annette Harris
Jun 28, 2025
Kim Harris, a deeply cherished daughter, sister, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 28,2025, at the age of 63. Kim brought light and love into the lives of everyone she met. With a heart full of compassion, a spirit rooted in faith, and a life dedicated to caring for others, she leaves behind a legacy that will never...
Una Bernice Jones
Jun 28, 2025
Una Bernice Jones, age 92, passed away on June 28, 2025. She is preceded in death by husband, Thomas Jones and parents, Leon Best and Anna Yates Best. She is survived by her children; Iris Mallonee (Charles), Michael Jones (Linda), Patrick Jones (Paula), Denise Miller who passed away shortly after on June 28, 2025, (Mark), adopted Son of the Heart...
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