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Larry Randolph Bolt
Nov 5, 2026
Larry Randolph Bolt passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Maryville, TN, on November 5, 2026, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He is predeceased by his wife, Frankie Bolt (Speer), the love of his life. He is survived by his daughter Becky Bolt, and his son David Bolt (Kristy).
Larry was born in Knoxville, TN. His...
Geraldine Mary Shanahan
Nov 2, 2026
Geraldine Mary Shanahan, age 96, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2026. Her family was at her bedside when she gently fell asleep. Geraldine was born in Chicago, IL, on April 14, 1930, to the late James Leo and Nora Jeane Enright. She attended Longwood Academy and DePaul University. Geraldine spent many years as the St. Jerome Parrish...
Anthony Joseph Melfi
Oct 30, 2026
Anthony Melfi, 74, passed away on October 30, 2026. Anthony proudly served several years in the United States Navy. Anthony is survived by his children, Michael Melfi Sr. (Ashley) and Michele Bullock (Robbie); his 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; his father, Rudy Puleo; his sisters, Teresa and Beth; his brothers, Frankie and Charles; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He...
Mary Nell
Oct 21, 2026
Mary Nell Richards passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026. Mary Nell was born on October 2, 1946, in Mineral Wells, TX. She married the love of her life, Robert R. Richards, Jr. on June 14, 1968 and they had 53.5 wonderful years together building a life centered around faith in God, family, and friends. Mary Nell’s Chrisian faith was...
Daniel Michael Estep
Oct 19, 2026
Daniel Michael Estep passed away suddenly on October 19, 2026. He was born in Detroit Michigan to Freddie Estep and Joyce Buchholz. There are no services at this time.
Gary (Randy) Hord
Oct 19, 2026
Gary Hord was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was filled with love, laughter, music, and cherished memories.
Gary retired from Alcoa, Aluminum Company of America and a member of the 25 year club with decades of dedicated service. He had a love for playing music and was known for his gift of storytelling. Whether sharing...
Kristin Gentry Bogan
Oct 13, 2026
Kristin Gentry Bogan, of Maryville, TN, passed away on October 13, 2026. Kristin was born in Knoxville, TN on March 10, 1980. She graduated from Alcoa High School and Tennessee State University, where she was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Kristin also earned a master’s degree in business administration and worked for several pharmacies. She loved movies, Vols...
Homer Donald Tosh, II
Oct 12, 2026
H. Donald Tosh II (Don), 72, of Maryville passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026. Born on August 9, 1954 in Maryville, Don Graduated from Maryville College and worked various retail jobs. He retired after 15 years at Hobby Lobby. Don was preceded in death by his parents H. Donald Tosh I and Norma Jean Tosh and grand daughter Brinley...
Erma Jean Choate
Oct 9, 2026
Erma Jean Hartline Choate, 92, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026, in Maryville, Tennessee, secure in her faith in Jesus Christ.
Erma was born on August 18, 1934, in Murphysboro, Illinois, to Raymond "Cotton" Hartline and Wanda Penrod Hartline. She married Robert Choate in 1953 in Anna, Illinois. They moved to Tullahoma, Tennessee, where she devoted herself to family life...
Gary Ronald McGill
Oct 9, 2026
Gary R. McGill, civil engineer, business founder, and cattle farmer, finished his earthly projects on October 9, 2026, after an extended illness.
In addition to his incredible work ethic, Gary was known for his fairness, generosity, and friendships. His lifelong belief was that everyone deserves clean water.
A Sevier County native, Gary was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with...
Lorraine Schuck
Oct 9, 2026
Lorraine Schuck, of Maryville, TN, passed away surrounded by family on October 9, 2026. Lorraine was born on June 16, 1940, in Bronx, NY to the late Harvey Cormier and Lillian Kaden. She is also preceded in death by her brother Harvey Cormier; her son Jack Edward; and her great grandson Christopher Pool, Jr. Lorraine is survived by her husband...
Mary Ellen Cook
Oct 8, 2026
Surrounded by her family, Mary Ellen Cook of Maryville, passed away peacefully at home on October 8th.
Mary was born in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on February 7,1944. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and later graduated with a nursing degree from Mid Michigan Community College. Mary married John Cook on November 2,1963, who survives. She is also survived by her...
Virginia Headrick Frye
Sep 30, 2026
Virginia Headrick Frye passed away on September 30, 2026, at The Nursing Center at Little Creek. She was eighty-eight.
Virginia was born in Wears Valley, Tennessee to Luke and Lena Headrick. She graduated as class valedictorian from Townsend High. Subsequently, she attended the University of Tennessee, where she was awarded numerous scholarships and earned a Masters and Doctorate in Education. She...
Charles Hugh Dossett
Sep 27, 2026
Charles Hugh Dossett passed away September 27, 2026. Charles was born on November 17, 1967 in Johnson City, TN. He attended Alcoa Highschool and the University of TN Culinary School. Charles was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and he earned an Eagle Scout Award. He is preceded in death by his wife Brenda Dossett and his father...
Jill Allison Callaway
Sep 26, 2026
Jill Allison (Parris) Callaway, age 48, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Jill is a member of Miller's Cove Missionary Baptist Church and a retired Hospice nurse. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Mable (her precious Mamaw) and Doyle Whitehead, her uncle, Houston Whitehead (Uncle Hoot), and her beloved cousin,...
Joan Kay Van Brunt
Sep 22, 2026
Joan Kay Van Brunt of Greenback, aged 75, passed away peacefully at The Lantern in Lenior City, TN on September 22, 2026. She was born in Ionia, Michigan the daughter of the late Dwight K. and Eleanor J.(Doboz) Bailey. She is survived by her husband William C. Van Brunt, sister Barbara D. Dietrich, brother John D. Bailey, daughters Elizabeth A....
Nancy Lee Wright
Sep 21, 2026
Nancy Lee Wright, age 90, of Maryville, TN., passed away peacefully at 4:00PM, on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. Per Nancy’s wishes, no services will be held. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, IA.
Nancy was born on May 11, 1936, in Bowstring, MN., daughter of Herbert and Kay (Sword) Walker.
Nancy grew...
Gail
Sep 20, 2026
Patricia Gail Stephens passed away on September 20, 2026. There will be a private family graveside at a later date.
Linda Venable Nix
Sep 17, 2026
Linda Venable Nix, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Linda was born on July 3, 1945, in Swannanoa, North Carolina, (where her father was stationed at the end of WW II) to Nelson Venable and Joanna Smith Venable. She was the eldest of four girls and grew up in a large and loving extended family, which dates...
Jim
Sep 17, 2026
James William Timmerman passed away on September 17, 2026. Jim is survived by his daughter Kimberly; son Timothy; grandchildren Marleyna, Kayla, Hailey, Aria, and Noah; and sisters Barbara and Marylee. He was born in Queens, NY on September 4, 1945. Jim worked for over 48 years with American Airlines, holding multiple positions in New York, Texas and Florida. Jim was...
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