Rev. Charles Joseph Ballard
Mar 29, 2025
Reverend Charles Joseph Ballard Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by the love of his family, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis, TN on February 19, 1943. He graduated from Central High School in 1961, attended Memphis State University, and then went on...
Jeffery Lynn Conner
Mar 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffery Lynn Conner at the age of 67.
Jeff passed away peacefully at Blount Memorial Hospital following a courageous 8-year battle with lung cancer. Ironically, it was a fall with head injury that took him home to Jesus.
He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of over 48 years,...
Lillian Marie Lambert
Mar 27, 2025
Lillian Marie Lambert, age 89, of Alcoa, TN, beloved wife of Buddy Lambert passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Lillian was born in Maryville, TN on June 1, 1935 to Robert and Millie Duckett of Maryville, TN.
After graduating from Friendsville High School, Lillian married Buddy Lambert, her high school sweetheart, and their 69-year journey together officially began.
Three years into...
Dr. Donald Ennis Jones
Mar 25, 2025
Dr. Donald Ennis Jones was born outside of San Francisco on November 11,1950. His childhood took him around the world, living in places like Singapore and South Africa before his family eventually settled in Scarsdale, NY. After completing his undergraduate studies, he pursued medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. It was there, thanks to a well-aimed (or...
Lisa Kay Nichols
Mar 23, 2025
Lisa Kay Nichols age 61, of Maryville, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. Lisa enjoyed traveling and worked at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital for 25+ years. Preceded in death by: father, Bill McKee; grandfather, Arthur McKee; grandmother, Alice McKee; Steve Vineyard. Survivors include: husband of 38 years, Rickey Nichols; sons, Stephen Vineyard (Chelsea),...
Janice Gay Moore
Mar 23, 2025
Janice Gay Clemens Moore was born on May 14, 1934, in Mentor, Tennessee, and passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. She grew up in Blount County and graduated from Everett High School in 1951. In high school, she met and started dating the love of her life, Don Moore. After graduating from Everett, she attended Maryville College, where she...
Betty "Cheryl" McKinney
Mar 23, 2025
Betty “Cheryl” McKinney, age 75 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the family home. Cheryl was a 1968 graduate of Young High School and was retired from AT&T after 43 years of service. She was an avid quilter and loved to read. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be deeply missed by...
Deborah Marie Burns
Mar 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah Marie Burns, affectionately known in her latter years as "Nunu". Deborah showed tender kindness and grace until her final breaths. She lived her life with a gentle humble spirit and unwavering faith in the goodness of God and His majesty. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Ray "Butch"...
James E. "Jimmy" Everett
Mar 21, 2025
James E. “Jimmy” Everett, age 88 of Jefferson, GA passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Jimmy was an Army veteran and a 1955 graduate of Walland High School. He was a member of Foundation Church in Pendergrass, GA. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Enoch and Blanche Garner Everett; brothers Ralph,...
Clifford "Kent" Oliver
Mar 20, 2025
Clifford “Kent” Oliver, age 70, of Maryville, TN passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Kent was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Oliver and Mary Ann Tipton. He is survived by his grandson, Austin Bohanan; sister and brother-in-law, Kelly and David Lee; niece, Laken Lee. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 24, 2025 at Smith’s Trinity...
David Taylor Garner
Mar 19, 2025
David Taylor Garner, age 77 of Maryville, passed peacefully on March 19th after battling Parkinson’s Disease for over twenty years.
David was born October 29, 1947, to Gene and Dorothy (Maples) Garner of Maryville, TN. He attended Maryville High School and remained local to attend Maryville College, graduating in 1970. After graduating with a degree in physical education, David began his...
Lt. Col. Gerald Harris Lucas
Mar 17, 2025
Lt. Col. Gerald (Gerry) Harris Lucas died at the age of 87 on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Shannondale of Maryville.
Gerry was born at home in Alco, Florida, on July 12, 1937 to Mort and Mary Harris Lucas. He was the youngest of 11 children. He spent his childhood along the St. Johns River in Astor, Florida, where his father...
JoAnn "Jody" McKee
Mar 16, 2025
It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of our beloved Jody who her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called home after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was so brave and surrounded by loved ones when she peacefully took her last breath. Jody was of the Baptist faith and attended multiple churches over the years and didn’t fear...
Donald Houston Valentine
Mar 14, 2025
Donald Houston Valentine, age 86 of Maryville, went home to be with The Lord Thursday, March 14, 2025. Donald graduated from the Tennessee School for the Deaf in 1958 with the trade of being a skilled printing press operator. He was the Senior Class President and was honored with the Citizenship Award. He worked at Byron’s Graphic Art in Maryville...
Shelby "Jean" Garrett
Mar 13, 2025
Shelby “Jean” Garrett, 80, passed away peacefully March, 13, 2025 at UT Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee.
She was born in Centre, Alabama to the late Hubert “Hub” and Onie Peek Williams. Preceded in death by her siblings; Lee Williams, Hugh Don Williams, Johnny Williams, Ronald Williams, Sandra Williams, and Patsy Teems.
Jean was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church, Louisville, Tennessee,...
Marsella Lea Sullivan
Mar 12, 2025
Marsella “Marcy” Lea (Dunlap) Sullivan, age 77, saw her Savior face to face on March 12, 2025, at 7:05 p.m., and we know she heard, “Well done!” Surrounded by family and friends at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Marcy passed peacefully after nearly three years of bravely battling pulmonary fibrosis. Through her unwavering faith, she set an inspiring example...
Lisa Karen Clark Pinkard
Mar 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lisa Karen Clark Pinkard. She was 68 years of age and preceded in death by her loving sister Diana Lee Moody and father Bobby Lee Clark. She is survived by her mother, Christine Clark, her life partner Douglas Broadway, her children Matthew “Clark”, Jennifer Christine “Jen” and Jon David Pinkard (J.D.). She...
Terry Lee Davis
Mar 11, 2025
Terry Lee Davis, age 69 of Greenback, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Morningview Transitional Care. Preceded in death by: father & mother, Lloyd C. Davis and Doris H. Davis; brother, Tony L. Davis. Survivors include: wife, Sandra F. Davis of Greenback; son & daughter-in-law, Matthew & Mallory Davis of Greenback; sister & brother-in-law, Toby & Tammie Hutchens of...
Delores Anne Renfro
Mar 10, 2025
Delores Anne Renfro, age 87 of Maryville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, March 10, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living. Delores was a graduate of Maryville High School and a proud supporter of Walland and Heritage High Schools where her husband coached football for many years. She was a charter member of Everett Hills Baptist Church...
Norman Thomas Barnes
Mar 9, 2025
Norman Thomas Barnes, 73, of Maryville, Tennessee, left us peacefully On March 9th surrounded by his beloved family. Norm will always be remembered for his kindness and willingness to help others, even strangers. He shared a fun loving and strong bond with his children and his Brother and Sisters. He enjoyed his motorcycle trips and seeing historical sites. His career...