James Leonard Everett
Aug 20, 2026
James Leonard Everett, “JL,” age 79, of Williamsfield, Illinois, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois, surrounded by his loved ones.
James was born September 14, 1946, in Walland, Tennessee, the son of Willard and Cecil Mae (Burchfield) Everett. He graduated from Walland High School. He married Mary Elizabeth Childers on April 20, 1969, in...
Myrtle Chapman Powell
Aug 20, 2026
Myrtle (Myrt) Chapman Powell, 94, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 20, 2026. Ms. Powell was a devout individual who cherished her family and loved her Lord Jesus. She dedicated over two decades to her profession as a dental assistant and served as a church pianist for more than 45 years across two different congregations....
Peggy Jane Hord Gilbert
Aug 20, 2026
Peggy Jane Gilbert, 84, of Tennessee, died on August 20, 2026, in Alcoa.
Born on September 15, 1941, Peggy Jane Hord Gilbert built a life marked by dedication to her work, devotion to her family, and deep faith. She attended Louisville Elementary School, Friendsville High School, and Draughn's Business College. After graduating from Draughn's, she worked over the years at Dempster...
Gloria E. Howson
Aug 18, 2026
Gloria E. Howson (née Atzel) passed away on August 18, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on December 31, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, Gloria spent most of her life there, also living in Las Vegas and Arizona before making her final home in Friendsville, Tennessee.
Gloria was a strong, independent woman who raised her children to be the same. She...
Mary Frances McGrath
Aug 17, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Mary Frances McGrath (82) of Maryville, TN has gone home. Mary passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 7, 1944 in Burlington, VT to parents Wilfred and Winifred Blow. She graduated from Burlington High School and attended Community College of Vermont.
She...
Doris Lorene Crowe
Aug 16, 2026
Doris Lorene Crowe, age 87, of Maryville, TN passed away on August 16, 2026. Doris was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church, Maryville, TN.
Preceded in death by: mother, Nora Mae Russell
Survivors include: husband, James E. Crowe; sons and daughter-in-laws, Johnny (Lisa) Crowe; daughter and sons-in-law, Sylvia (Barry) Lowe, and Phyllis King; grandchildren, Leslie Byrum, Lindsey Pryor, Landon Lowe, and...
Billy Ray Trentham
Aug 15, 2026
Billy Ray Trentham, age 88, of Townsend, TN, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Preceded in death by: wife, Marie Trentham; parents, Arlie and Edna Hembree Trentham; brother, J.C. Trentham; sister, Beulah Johnson.
Survivors: sons and daughters-in-laws, Terry (Beverly) Trentham, and Randy (Susie) Trentham; grandchildren, Theresa (John) Lowe, Chris (Nikki) Trentham, and Cole (Jessica) Trentham; great grandchildren, Zion Trentham, Spencer (Chloe) Lowe,...
Carla Elaine Collins
Aug 15, 2026
Carla Stinnett Collins, 66, of Friendsville, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 15, 2026, following an illness at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
Carla was born on March 29, 1960, and was a lifelong resident of the Friendsville area. She grew up in the Nazarene Church, attending both Maryville First and Emmanuel Nazarene. She shared her love...
Carolyn Sue Smith
Aug 14, 2026
Carolyn Sue (Buckner) Smith, age 66, of Maryville, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026. She graduated from South Young High School and was employed at Denso as a Production Associate. Carolyn was an amazing woman. She inspired everyone she met and treated them with kindness and honesty. Survivors include: husband, Jon Smith; son, Matthew Gilbert (Adrianna); grandchildren, Elizabeth Gilbert, Kalob...
Joseph Noble Sprigg
Aug 13, 2026
Joseph (Joe) Noble Sprigg, born on August 14, 1958, in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, in Maryville, Tennessee, at the age of 67 after a courageous 2½-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Joe graduated from Maryville College in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. He dedicated 37 years to Alabama Power Company, beginning his career...
Jolene Price Duff
Aug 12, 2026
Jolene “Jo” Duff, age 79, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, in her home at Pinnacle Assisted Living in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born on June 2, 1947, in Michigan, Jo’s journey through life was marked by her creativity, warmth, and deep love for her family and friends.
Jo spent most of her life in Mobile, Alabama, before relocating to Knoxville in...
Fred Edward Hensley
Aug 12, 2026
Fred Edward Hensley, born in Harlan County, KY on July 16, 1939, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at home. Preceded in death by: parents, William Speed Hensley and Sadie Edna Hensley; siblings, Raymond Hensley (Imogene), Mildred Norris (Gardner), Jewell Kerce (Wallace Odin), Ruby Simpson (Bill), Arthur Hensley, Alfreda Justice (Larry), Joyce Middleton (Bob), and Martha Ann Hensley; sister-in-law, Joan...
Sandra Kay Brown
Aug 12, 2026
Sandy Cutshaw Brown of Maryville passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. Sandy graduated from Porter High School, Class of 1971. She attended Tennessee Tech University and later graduated from Pellissippi State with her Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies. Sandy worked for several different law practices over her 20 years...
Faye Janelle Schauerman
Aug 11, 2026
Faye Janelle Schauerman died suddenly and unexpectedly at her home in Maryville, Tennessee on August 11, 2026. Faye was 70 years old.
Faye was born in Laurel, Mississippi on December 15, 1955. She was the youngest of two daughters born to James Langley and Doris Sumrall Langley. Faye’s sister, Wanda Langley Harrison, resides in Mississippi.
In 1975, Faye moved to Lumberton, Texas...
Regina Kay Green
Aug 11, 2026
Regina Kay Green, age 81, of Louisville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at The University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Regina was a woman who was always on the move and rarely sat still for long. She found great joy in working outdoors and took pride in keeping her yard beautiful. An avid animal lover, Regina cherished her...
Edna Delois Hubbs
Aug 11, 2026
Edna "Eddie" Hubbs, age 93, of Maryville, TN, peacefully passed away August 11, 2026, at Life Care Center of Blount County.
Eddie lived a long, purposeful life centered around her family. In her younger years, she worked as a dedicated telephone operator for BellSouth for 40 years. She took great pride in being one of the switchboard operators of years past,...
MIlton Loy McClanahan
Aug 10, 2026
Milton “Loy” McClanahan, age 76, of Friendsville, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026.
Milton was a member of Beech Grove Primitive Baptist Church and was a beloved member of his family and community. He will be remembered for His kindness, faith, And his personality.
Milton was preceded in death by his parents, Staley McClanahan and Hazel McClanahan; brothers, Gordon, Emerson, Ronald,...
Corey W. Chandler
Aug 10, 2026
Corey W. Chandler, age 28, of Louisville, TN, ran for the first time-into the arms of Jesus-at 7:20 p.m. on August 10, 2026. A survivor of shaken baby syndrome, he was born July 29, 1998, and had just celebrated his birthday during a 42-day hospitalization. Until repeated respiratory infections irreparably damaged his lungs, our miracle boy overcame one medical challenge...
James Douglas White
Aug 10, 2026
James Douglas White, age 89, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026. Doug retired from Mayfield Dairy Company after 36 years of employment. He was a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: parents, James Beauford and Blanche White. Survivors include: wife, Ruby White; son, Jim White; daughter, Teresa Headrick (Warren); grandson, Zac...
Michael Lee Simpfenderfer
Aug 9, 2026
Michael Lee Simpfenderfer, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2026. Mike was born on April 1, 1962, in Fargo, North Dakota, the firstborn child of Eldon and Bonnie Simpfenderfer. From his parents, he inherited a deep devotion to his family, a drive to serve others, and a determination to make the world a better...
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