OBITUARY LISTING


Judy Hutchinson

Judy Hutchinson

Dec 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished wife and mother, Judy Carol Swafford Hutchinson. Judy was born December 30, 1941, in Calhoun, Tennessee and went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2025, in Maryville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by, Parents Carlos and Marjorie Swafford and sister Paula Diane Swafford. Survived by husband of 63 years...

Leland M. Jones

Leland M. Jones

Dec 6, 2025

Leland M. Jones, age 84 of Maryville passed away December 6th at his home surrounded by loving family. Leland was saved at Riverview Baptist church and a member for 60 years. He loved the lord, his family, fishing, camping and of course U.T. he is preceded in death by Bobby and Gladys Jones, Ed and Ines Jones, Jimmy and Jane...

Peggy Sue Norton

Peggy Sue Norton

Dec 6, 2025

Peggy Sue Norton, age 93, of Maryville passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025 surrounded by family at her home. She was the Valedictorian at Darling High School in Darling, MS. Peggy worked as a Draftsman in New York City before joining the United States Navy. She participated in a children’s learning disability program in the 1970’s. Peggy was...

Ruby Long

Ruby Long

Dec 5, 2025

Ruby Long, a loving mom, mamaw, and great grandma moved to her Heavenly address on Friday, December 5,2025. She touched many lives by her loving, her giving, and her desire to make people laugh, and was loved by many. She is preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Minnie Garland, brother Leroy Garland, Sisters Virginia Braunstein and Joyce Cluney, nephew...

Jimmie Gregory

Jimmie Gregory

Dec 4, 2025

Jimmie Guinn Gregory age 90 of Maryville passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. A lifelong educator and coach, he influenced generations of Blount County students in his 50+ year educational career. Culminating in his inductions into the Blount County Education and Sports Halls of Fames. A dedicated grandfather, he loved sharing his love of...

Gregory Robert Orwig

Gregory Robert Orwig

Dec 3, 2025

Gregory Robert Orwig, age 57 of Townsend, TN, formerly of East Peoria, IL, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Gregory loved the outdoors, was an avid Harley rider, and enjoyed building things such as birdhouses from old barnwood.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, father Robert Orwig, stepfather Dennis Goetz, and son...

William Timothy Burdine, Jr.

William Timothy Burdine, Jr.

Dec 1, 2025

William Timothy Burdine Jr age 92 of Louisville passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at the family home. Tim, Bud, Papaw, if you knew him, you knew how hardworking and talented he was; he could fix and make anything. He served in the US Navy and retired from Byron’s Printing. His hobbies were woodworking, gardening, and race cars. He was...

Linda Jean Fisher

Linda Jean Fisher

Nov 28, 2025

Linda Jean Fisher, 78 of Louisville, TN, formerly of Lapeer, MI, went to her heavenly home on Friday, November 28th, 2025 after a long battle with health issues.

She is preceded in death by her parents Willard and Marion Driskell, husband of 33 years Charles “Chuck” Fisher, brother Doug Driskell, and grandson Kane Wasden.

She is survived by her loving family including...

Laura Jean Hawkins

Laura Jean Hawkins

Nov 27, 2025

Laura Jean Gwin Hawkins, 98, passed away on November 27, 2025, in Maryville, Tennessee. She was born on June 24, 1927, in Hayti, Missouri to her parents, Jesse and Stacy Gwin, and she attended Hayti High School and Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas. Laura was a member of the Maryville Church of Christ for almost 70 years. She loved her...

Earl Burns

Earl Burns

Nov 26, 2025

Earl Burns at 78 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at home. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a graduate of Everett High School. Earl was a Veteran of the United States Army. He worked for Schlegel (BTR) & DHL. He coached at Eagleton Little League for over 20 years. Preceded in death by: father...

Thelma Lenora Perkins

Thelma Lenora Perkins

Nov 25, 2025

Thelma Lenora Perkins, age 92, of Maryville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Shannondale Nursing Home of Maryville. Born on July 17, 1933, in Wilsonville, Alabama to Anderson and Edna McCammon. She grew into a woman whose warmth, strength, and generosity shaped five generations of family.

Thelma married Raymond Lee Perkins in 1950, and together they built a...

Billie Jo Hembree

Billie Jo Hembree

Nov 25, 2025

Billie Jo Hembree, age 74, of Maryville passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at her home. Billie graduated from Pellissippi State Community College. She was a very active member of Gray Ridge Baptist Church. She spent a lot of time helping mentally challenged and Special Education students. Billie was a cancer survivor. Survivors include her husband of over 42...

Willie Dean Russell

Willie Dean Russell

Nov 25, 2025

Willie “Dean” Russell, age 90, of Walland, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2025. Born and raised in the mountains she loved, Willie Dean built a life centered on faith, family, and the beauty of her home place. She devoted many years of service to Blount Memorial Hospital, where her strong work ethic, sense of...

Eugene John Burke

Eugene John Burke

Nov 24, 2025

Eugene John Burke, 89, of Seymour, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025. Born on April 6, 1936, in New York, New York, Eugene lived a life marked by kindness, dedication to family, and a willingness to serve others.

He was the beloved husband of June Burke and a devoted father to his daughters, Dawn Burke Colvin and Deborah Burke....

Rebecca Deann Cockrum

Rebecca Deann Cockrum

Nov 20, 2025

Rebecca Deann Cockrum, born and raised in Townsend, TN, passed away in Knox County, TN on Thursday, Nov 20th, 2025 at the age of 41 years old. Born on April 6th, 1984, Rebecca was known as "Becky Ann" by her immediate family and was dearly loved by family and friends. Becky served in the Army and was discharged in 2005...

Grace Luell Russell

Grace Luell Russell

Nov 20, 2025

After a long life of sharing love, wit, and delicious food with everyone who entered her home Grace Luell Russell, 91, of Maryville, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 20, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Virgil and Beulah Boone; brother, Charles “Buddy” Boone; husbands, Wayne Bowman and Lester Russell; daughter, Pamela Bowman; son, Gary...

Nancy Jean White

Nancy Jean White

Nov 20, 2025

Nancy Jean White, age 92 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. Preceded in death by: husband, Homer Ray White; parents, Monroe & Bertha Hitson; 5 brothers and a sister. Survivors include: son & daughter-in-law, Mark & Nirala White; daughters & son-in-law, Deborah Gates, Cynthia & Jim Bubb, and Tracy White; grandson, Isaac White. Family and friends will assemble...

Michael Lynn Hicks

Michael Lynn Hicks

Nov 18, 2025

Michael Lynn Hicks, age 69, of Maryville, passed away Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025. He was born February 3, 1956 in Blount County. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Rufus Hicks, and his brothers, Douglas Allan and Timothy Hicks. ‍Mike is survived by his mother, UnaVee Hicks; his wife, Bette Hicks; his son, Jason Hicks; his daughter-in-law, Casey...

Patric Evan Millar

Patric Evan Millar

Nov 14, 2025

Patric Millar age 29 of Townsend, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at home.

Patric served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps for four years. The same selfless spirit that drove him to join the Marines showed every time he spent time with his family and friends. His kindness, empathy, and willingness to put others before himself was...

David Otis Zellner

David Otis Zellner

Nov 14, 2025

David Zellner age 81 of Rockford, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at home. Preceded in death by: wife, Ruth Ellen Zellner; brothers, Jim Zellner and Doug Zellner; parents, James & Ruby Zellner. Survivors include: sons & daughter-in-law, Mark & Sarah Zellner, and Jason Zellner and Liz Wilson; daughter, Emily Zellner; grandchildren, Logan Zellner, Gracie Zellner, Brayden Zellner, Kaydence Phipps...