Wayne Lee Teffeteller
Jun 1, 2026
Wayne Lee Teffeteller, age 81, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. Wayne was born on 9/8/44 in Maryville to Luther & Irene Teffeteller.
Wayne was a proud veteran who served his country in the United States Navy. Upon returning home, he channeled his strong work ethic into building a successful business....
Vickie Lynn McCray
May 31, 2026
Vickie Lynn (Smith) McCray, age 78, of [hometown Elizabethton, TN], passed away on May 31, 2026, after a courageous and fierce two + year battle with cancer. She had just celebrated her 78th birthday, a testament to the grace of God that sustained her through every day of her journey.
Mom was the heart of our family. She raised two children,...
Lena Sams Smith
May 31, 2026
Lena Sams Smith, was born July 18, 1934 in Rockford, Tennessee. July 18 would also be the birthday of her son, Russell, and her granddaughter Stephanie Kate.
She passed away at age 91 on May 31, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Bill J, Smith., and, her parents, Doc Carl Sams and Myrtle Long Sams...
Bryan Carver Nuchols
May 30, 2026
Bryan Carver Nuchols, age 57, of Maryville, born March 6, 1969, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026. Bryan was a man with a generous heart who would give without hesitation to anyone in need. He had a personal relationship with Christ and is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior. He had a deep love for his family...
Landon Evans Nickerson
May 26, 2026
With broken hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Landon Evans Nickerson, who went to be with Jesus on May 26, 2026, surrounded and on May 28th was reunited in heaven with his Great Grandmother, Jo Ann Nickerson. Landon spent countless hours with her, especially when he was younger, and they shared a very special...
Robert Lee Miller
May 26, 2026
Robert Lee Miller (Bob), age 95, of Alcoa, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on May 26, 2026. Born on May 19, 1931, in Maryville, Tennessee to Burl and June Miller. He was blessed to celebrate his 95th birthday surrounded by family and loved ones just one week before his passing. His life was defined by hard work, loyalty,...
Loretta Lynn Teaster
May 23, 2026
Loretta Lynn Teaster, age 59, of Walland, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Loretta worked in the Townsend area her whole life and was a very dependable worker. She was a member of Friendly Hill Baptist Church. Loretta enjoyed riding motorcycles and even had her own. Preceded in death...
Mary Gladys Maples
May 20, 2026
Mary Gladys Maples, age 88, of Maryville, originally from Dayton, OH, passed away, Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Foothills Transitional Care. She moved to East Tennessee in 1980 because her dad was from this area. Mary was a member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church where she loved singing in the choir and talking about the Lord. She also enjoyed sewing,...
Jo Ellen Backus
May 19, 2026
Jo Ellen Backus, 91, of Louisville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. Born on April 13, 1935, in Falls Mills, Virginia, Jo Ellen lived a life dedicated to her family, faith, and education.
Jo Ellen earned her Bachelor of Education and Master’s Degree from the University of Tennessee and went on to share her passion for learning as a...
Doyle Earnest Burns
May 18, 2026
Doyle Earnest Burns, age 73, of Crossville, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home in Crossville, TN.
Doyle was a kind and gentle man and was always willing to do anything he could for someone. He loved to hunt and fish and became close to God in his later years.
Doyle was preceded in death by wife Sue Burns...
Dave Arden Chaffin
May 17, 2026
Dave Arden Chaffin, born March 27, 1948, in Portsmouth, OH was the beloved son of Escal and Louise Chaffin. Dave was the youngest of six siblings and was preceded in death by his sisters, Anita and Jean, and his brothers, “Jack” and Mike. He is survived by his sister, Karen Ginn.
Dave married the love of his life, Rhonda, in 1969....
Linda Gail Finney
May 16, 2026
Linda Gail Finney, née Hunley, was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 26, 1943 and died in Knoxville on May 16, 2026. She was 82 years old. She was married to Raymond Finney, who passed away on March 15, for over 64 years. Her parents were Nannie Belle Allen and Conley Edward Hunley of Knoxville. She has four living sisters:...
Mary Doris Rule
May 16, 2026
Mary Doris Rule age 94 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Ocoee Transitional Care. She was a member of First Baptist Maryville. Doris enjoyed playing bridge, visiting the mountains, and eating hot dogs from Parkway Grocery in Townsend. She traveled the world and always said “Come in my house” when people came by to visit her. Preceded...
Judy Garland Scarlett
May 15, 2026
Judy G. Scarlett, 82, formerly of Baxter, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026 at her home in Alcoa, TN after a lengthy illness.
Born April 24, 1944, Judy had many friends and never met a stranger. For 13 years she was employed as a subcontractor for Varsity Facility Services.
Preceded in death by her parents, Felix Scarlet and Ruth Garland Edmondson...
Martha Carol Miller
May 15, 2026
Martha Carol Miller, age 71, of Maryville, went home to be with the Lord peacefully Friday May 15, 2026. Carol was born January 29, 1955 in Sunbright, TN to Lemuel and Velva June Newport.
She was a follower of Jesus. She was a graduate of Sunbright School class of 1972. She was a free spirited woman who lived her life her...
Betty Johnston
May 13, 2026
Betty Cunningham Johnston passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, May 13, 2026 at the age of 97, in Waco, TX. She was born on October 20, 1928 to Charles Edwin Cunningham & Edith Davis Cunningham, and grew up on the family farm on Nails Creek in Maryville, TN. She was a devoted, life-long member and supporter of Cedar Grove Baptist Church.
She...
Bradford Bigger Dallas III
May 9, 2026
Bradford Bigger Dallas III age 84 of Townsend, TN passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a member of the Army Military Police and served in Korea. Bradford enjoyed fishing, golfing, gardening and canning.
Preceded in death by: wife, Kemp Newberry Dallas; brother, Russell Dallas; parents, Bradford Bigger Dallas Jr and Elizabeth...
Loyd Leon Petty Jr
May 7, 2026
Loyd Leon Petty Jr. (Junior) age 80 of Greenback passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026. He retired from Tennessee Farmers CO-OP after 42 years of service. Loyd served in U.S. Army from 1966-1968 during Vietnam War.
Preceded in death by: parents, Loyd and Geraldine Petty; sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Harrison Spires; sister, Carolyn McNeilly Russell; parents-in-law, Ray and Nina...
Rodney Sherwood Watson
May 7, 2026
Rodney Sherwood Watson left this earth on May 7th, 2026, just days after his 80th birthday; a birthday that he was doing his best to achieve. He was a wonderful, generous, and happy man who was always trying to see the bright side of any situation, which lightened the lives of many family and friends.
This thoughtful husband, father, and grandfather...
Buford Wayne Hampton
May 6, 2026
Buford Wayne Hampton, age 98, of Rockford, entered the gates of heaven on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veteran’s Home.
Buford loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Lakeview Baptist Church. He will always be remembered by his family and friends as a tremendous witness for Jesus and would often ask strangers if they knew...
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