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Brenda Lana Dossett
Aug 3, 2026
Brenda Lana (Boley) Dossett, 75, of Leeds, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her sleep August 3, 2026. Brenda was a courageous, funny and loving woman who lived life fully and loved her family deeply. At age 18, she began her military career in the United States Army and later transferred to the Air National Guard, retiring as a Master Sergeant....
Mike
Aug 2, 2026
Michael “Mike” Eugene Gilmer passed away August 2, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Pontotoc, MS on January 4, 1954. Mike went to college at the University of Memphis, and pursued his law degree at Ole Miss. Mike is survived by his wife of 35 years Laura Gilmer, his son John Gilmer, and his furbaby...
Elsie Cue Stringer
Aug 1, 2026
Elsie Cue Davis Stringer, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 1, 2026. She was born on December 17, 1942, in Franklin County, Texas, to the late Park and Bobbie Davis.
Elsie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John “Tommy” Stringer; her infant son, Jonathan Dean Stringer; her parents, Park and Bobbie Davis; and...
Mary Ann Harrill
Jul 18, 2026
Mary Ann Harrill passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026. She was born March 23, 1946, to the late Troy B. and Sarah (Wilburn) Harrill. She worked for many years at A & E PlastiLine and later at Free "U" Bail Bonds. Ann is preceded in death, not only by her parents, but also by her brothers Troy E. and...
Margaret D. Rowan
Jul 15, 2026
Margaret D. Rowan, 91, of Maryville, TN passed away on July 15, 2026. She was born April 9, 1935, to Margaret T. Diehl and Kenneth C. Diehl in Raleigh, NC.
She is survived by her daughter Anne Mercer Rowan, son Robert Charles Rowan (Shelby), her grandsons Charles Allen Rowan and Nicholas Scott Rowan, her sister Patricia D. Blumberg (Larry) San Diego,...
Barbara Thompson Mull
Jul 15, 2026
Barbara Mull, age 84, of Maryville, TN, passed away July 15, 2026. She was born in Maryville on July 21, 1941. She spent many years as a school teacher. She is preceded in death by her husband Bobby and her son Steve. Barbara is survived by her son Mike, daughters-in-law Renea and Missy, and grandson Parker. There will be no...
Mary Lee Farmer
Jul 12, 2026
Mary Lee Farmer, age 83, of Maryville, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026. Mary was born in Murphy, NC, on July 27, 1942 to the late Western T. and Hazel A. Owenby. She is preceded in death, not only by her parents, but by her children Denise Fultz and Darrell Hill, and her sister Eula Mae Helton. Mary is...
Anita G. MacDonnell
Jul 4, 2026
Anita G MacDonnell, 94, went home to her Lord and Savior on July 4, 2026 in Sevierville, TN. She was born July 30, 1931 in Bronx, NY to the late Edward and Anna (Newton) Ratford. She married the love of her life, David J MacDonnell, on April 22, 1950 and lovingly raised her sons, Gary and Dave, in the Washington...
Kirby Holmes Spalding
Jun 26, 2026
Kirby Holmes Spalding passed away Friday, June 26, 2026. Kirby was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 12, 1948, to the late Kirby and Ruth (Brown) Spalding. He is survived by his wife Joni; sisters Karen Bacon and Harriet McClain; brothers Robert Spalding and Steve Spalding; son Michael; daughter Amanda; stepdaughter Elizabeth; stepson Robert; his beloved grandchildren; several nieces and...
Roy Lee Garrett
Jun 25, 2026
Roy Lee Garrett, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. Roy worked for Denso for 30 years before retiring. He enjoyed spending time on the golf course, bowling with friends, and making memories with family and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his son Christopher; his mother Alma Mae; and other loved ones. Roy is survived...
Janice Lee Dotson
Jun 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Janice Lee Dotson
October 20, 1963 – June 10, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Lee Dotson on June 10, 2026. Janice was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend whose kindness, warmth, and gentle spirit touched countless lives.
Janice found her greatest joy in her family. She was...
Alice Caughron Dutton
Jun 1, 2026
Alice Grace Dutton, 83, of Alcoa, TN passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 1, 2026. Alice was born in Sevierville, TN on July 31, 1942. She was a CNA for many years and later worked as a daycare teacher. Alice was a member of First Baptist Church of Alcoa. She was fiercely loyal to her family and a...
Robert Michael Landis
May 15, 2026
Robert Michael Landis, age 72, of Maryville, TN passed away on May 15, 2026. Robert was born in Aurora, IL on January 27, 1954. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and then went on to work for, and retire from, the United States Postal Service. Robert was a proud member of the American Motorcycle Association...
Connie Ann Dyell
May 9, 2026
Connie Ann Dyell, age 77, passed away on May 9, 2026. Connie was born on June 3, 1948. She is preceded in death by her husband Maxime F. Dyell; children Maxime C. Dyell (Helen Dyell) and Cynthia Newton; and great grandchild Bradley Kyle Adkins. Connie is survived by children Charles Cook and Celeste Staggs (Richard Staggs); grandchildren Todd Dyell, Edward...
Jeffrey Wayne Maples
May 9, 2026
Jeff Maples, 68, of Maryville, TN, passed away at home surrounded by family on May 9, 2026. Jeff was born in Knoxville, TN, on November 14, 1957, to the late Jesse Willard and Mildred Maples. He retired after 25+ years as a firefighter and paramedic with the Fort Myers Beach, FL fire department. Jeff loved all things music. He played...
Jeffrey David Kidd
May 4, 2026
Jeffrey David Kidd, age 43, of Knoxville, TN passed away on May 4, 2026. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for over 2 years. Jeffrey was born on May 23, 1982, in East Ridge, TN. He graduated in 2000 from Oak Ridge High School and then in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee. Jeffrey was...
Michael Carroll Runion
May 3, 2026
Michael Caroll Runion, age 80, passed away on May 3, 2026. He was born on September 11, 1945, to parents Carroll Scott Runion and Mary Waldrop Runion. Mike graduated from Lanier High School in the Class of ’64. He began his working career driving trucks and then as a machinist at Rockford Manufacturing; retiring after 30+ years. In his retirement...
Carol Frances Smith
May 3, 2026
Carol Frances Smith, of Maryville, TN passed away surrounded by family on May 3, 2026. Carol was born in Leoma, TN on March 24, 1938 to the late Clara Gertrude and Raymond Blaine Garretson. She went to school in Auburndale, FL and retired from Publix in Lakeland, FL. Carol was a long-time member of First Baptist Church, Madisonville. She is...
Ray E. Whitehead
Apr 27, 2026
Ray E. Whitehead
September 26, 1942 – April 27, 2026
Ray E. Whitehead passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Susan Potts-Whitehead; his brother, Earl Whitehead and wife Sharon; his sister, Charlotte Gates and husband Gary; and his beloved children, Terry Whitehead, Sheila Whitehead, Jessica Bender, Samantha Potts, Ventura Stout, and Isaiah McKinney....
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