Charles Samuel Quagliana
Feb 25, 2026
Charles S. Quagliana, Master Sergeant (Ret.), USAF, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born December 10, 1932 in Lockport, NY, to Frank and Anna Quagliana. At age 17 he enlisted in the United States Air Force proudly and faithfully serving for nearly 22 years. He retired from the United States Air...
Charles "Chuck" Leslie Pettyjohn
Feb 25, 2026
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel, let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Charles.
Charles Leslie Pettyjohn was given life by his creator and was born on August 7th, 1947, the child of Francis and Geraldine Pettyjohn
In June 1955, He received the gift of Holy...
Dustin Matthew Pedigo
Feb 25, 2026
Dustin Matthew Pedigo, age 35, of Rockwood, passed away in the line of duty on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Dustin was a graduate of Heritage High School and was currently pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology at East Tennessee State University. He was deeply passionate about his work in corrections, with a strong commitment to reducing recidivism and providing trauma-informed support...
Reba Carolyn Rhyne Meiller
Feb 24, 2026
Reba Carolyn Rhyne Meiller, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born on October 12, 1942, in Maryville, Tennessee, Carolyn lived a life marked by creativity, faith, and devotion to her family.
Carolyn spent much of her career in the marine industry, where she specialized in designing and creating boat interiors. Her work reflected her keen...
Katherine Pat Foster-Petrich
Feb 24, 2026
Katherine Pat Foster-Petrich, age 74, of Maryville, TN, passed away on February 24, 2026. She was born on April 1, 1951, in Norris, TN.
Pat is survived by her husband, William Petrich of Gig Harbor, WA; her daughter, Lindy Hill, and son-in-law, David Hill; and her three cherished grandchildren, Elsie Hill, Elliott Hill, and Eleanor Hill, all of Maryville, TN. She...
Mary Marie Friday
Feb 23, 2026
Mary Marie Friday, 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 23, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born on January 20, 1942 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, where she attended school and lived for many years until eventually moving to Naples, Florida where she served as Administrative Assistant to the Naples Fire Chief - a...
Mary Lynn (Chris) Boyd
Feb 22, 2026
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Mary Lynn (Chris) Boyd on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the age of 78. To those who knew her she had an inner spirit much younger than her 78 years. Chris’ final days were spent peacefully visited by family and close friends. Her husband, Al, was blessed to have...
Vola Ann Niles
Feb 20, 2026
Vola Ann Elizabeth Keyees Niles beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend left this life on February 20, 2026, at age 91. Born October 28, 1934, in Madisonville, TN to Charlie and Hilda Keyees, Ann grew up near extended family in Monroe County, TN and remained close with them even after moving to Maryville. She graduated from Everett High...
Jeanne Ellen Mills
Feb 19, 2026
Jeanne Ellen Mills, 69 years old, passed away on February 19,2026 at home. She was the fourth child of the late Benjamin Riley Mills and Dorothy Patterson Mills born on her mother’s birthday, December 16, 1956, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She graduated from Everett High School in 1975.
Jeanne was a lifelong member of Fairview Church. There she taught the adult...
Opal June Rogers
Feb 19, 2026
Opal June Rogers, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1938.
Opal was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered around her family. She was married to her beloved husband, James "Jimmy" Rogers, for 61 years. Together they built a life rooted in faith, love, and commitment.
She...
Mitchell Inman
Feb 18, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mitchell K. Inman, beloved husband of Maggie Watson of Edmond, Oklahoma; cherished son of Jennifer Anderson Dvorak and Brian Dvorak, and Mark Inman and Rose Inman; and brother of Abby Abercrombie of Mannford, Oklahoma, and Christina Inman of Skiatook, Oklahoma. Mitch was surrounded by his devoted wife, loving...
PA Myers
Feb 17, 2026
PA Myers age 88 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was a great-great grandson of John Oliver (the first permanent white settler in Cades Cove). His mother was attended by mid-wife Polly Harmon and probably his aunt Viola Myers who lived nearby.
As a young child he stated he remembered Hattie Myers (Ekaneetlee Lodge Cades Cove) driving her...
Jeffery Jones
Feb 16, 2026
Jeffery “Jeff” C. Jones, age 61, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born on January 25, 1965, in Blount County, Tennessee.
Jeff was a proud graduate of William Blount High School- Class of 1983, where he developed his love of football. He continued his education and athletic career playing football at Middle Tennessee State University, an experience he always...
Juanita "Nina" Poling
Feb 15, 2026
Dear friends of Juanita "Nina" Poling, Juanita has slipped away after her long battle with
Alzheimer's.
Juanita was a daughter, sister, aunt, mother, stepmother, grandmother, great grandmother,
devoted wife, hairdresser, realtor, friend and a fantastic cook! She and her husband always
said they worked hard, played hard, fought hard, and loved harder.
Juanita had boundless energy and loved the beach. She loved the sand under...
Steven Randall Smith
Feb 14, 2026
Steven Randall Smith, 61, passed away near Townsend, Tennessee on Feb 14, 2026. He was born on March 14, 1964, in Springfield, Missouri to Larry Eugene and Maureen Sue (Nelson) Smith. Steven grew up in Missouri and Tennessee, a proud graduate of Bearden High School, Knoxville, Class of 1982. He earned his BS in Statistics from the University of Tennessee...
Herman Lee Dorsey
Feb 14, 2026
Herman Lee Dorsey, age 74 of Friendsville, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Herman was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and retired from CSX Railroad after many years of dedicated service. He was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He was a man who deeply loved God, his family, and...
Betty Jane Sharp
Feb 13, 2026
On the morning of February 13, 2026, Betty Jane Coada Sharp, our beautiful matriarch and beacon of love, light, hope, and service closed her eyes on the reality of earth, yet wakened into the Light of the World to Come where her pain, cancer, sorrow, and struggles were vanquished forever.
No matter what Grandma Betty faced, or how hard her battles...
Jeffrey Lynn Finley
Feb 13, 2026
Jeffrey “Jeff” Lynn Finley, 58, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous four-year journey after suffering a massive stroke.
Jeff was a devoted son, proud father, grandfather, and friend. He had a deep love for sports, especially the University of Tennessee. His passion for the Tennessee Volunteers was more than a hobby—it was...
Betty Wykle DeLozier
Feb 13, 2026
Betty Wykle DeLozier - passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the age of 96. Betty was born in 1929 in Greene County, Tennessee. She was an employee at the Greeneville Sun newspaper for several years before she married and moved to Blount County in 1955. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and the Knoxville Square Dance...
Nelda Sue Kidd
Feb 11, 2026
Nelda Sue Kidd, age 94, of Alcoa, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 6, 1932, to William and Hettie French. Nelda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ralph Kidd. She is survived by her children, Deborah Vesser (Kent), Susan Villaume (Jim), Karen Middleton (Curtis), and Robert Kidd (Leslie); grandchildren,...
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