Gina McConkey McMillon
May 19, 2023
Gina McConkey McMillon, age 65, went home to be with Jesus on May 19, 2023, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Larry and Otellah “Hap” McConkey.
She loved the Lord and her family. She is survived by her beloved husband, Jerry Lee McMillon of Maryville; her children, daughter Amanda Wolfe...
Melissa Anne Kennedy
May 19, 2023
Melissa Anne Kennedy, DVM, PhD, passed away May 19, 2023. Born in Knoxville, TN on January 13, 1959, Melissa received her DVM and PhD from the University of Tennessee and spent her career as an Associate Professor at UTCVM educating future veterinarians. She traveled to Africa several times during her life-long support of all wildlife. She is preceded in death...
Joseph Allen Renfro
May 15, 2023
Joseph Allen “Joe” Renfro, age 69, passed away on May 15, 2023. Joe is preceded in death by his father Marvin (Crow) Renfro. He is survived by his mother Wilma Renfro; daughter Kimberly Townsend; grandsons Nicholas, Andrew, Daniel, Jaxon, and Joseph; brother Eddie; and nephews John, Phillip, Matthew, Jacob, and Luke.
Joe was an Army Veteran who served in Vietnam....
Cindy Lou Gardner
May 8, 2023
Cindy Lou Gardner, passed away on May 8, 2023. Cindy is preceded in death by her parents George Mahlon Maines Sr. and Charlotte Lorraine Maines, brother George Mahlon Maines Jr., sister Toni Anne Pavon, and furr babies Lillian the dog, Leroy and Dolly Hazel. Cindy is survived by her husband Thomas Martin Gardner Sr., first born daughter Jessica Lorraine Winston...
Melissa Ann Franklin
May 5, 2023
Melissa Ann Franklin, 66, of Maryville, TN passed away May 5, 2023. Melissa is preceded in death by her husband Verlin Franklin. She is survived by her sister Cecilia, brother Robert, stepson Marvin (Diann), grand daughter Melissa (James) and great grand daughter Loreli. Melissa graduated from Maryville College and was a traveling nursing home administrator. The family will gather to...
Gerald "Jerry" Carter Stephens
May 3, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Carter Stephens, age 91, died peacefully at MorningView Transitional Care Center in Maryville, Tennessee with family by his side. Gerald was born on September 11, 1931 in Anniston, Alabama, the son of Cecil and Bertie (Carter) Stephens. He graduated from Piedmont High School in 1949 and joined the Air Force. Upon completion of basic training at Lackland Air...
James Edmond Cobb
May 3, 2023
Beloved Alcoa High School teacher, James Edmond (Jim) Cobb, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, at the age of 92.
Mr. Cobb was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Ruby Cobb of Florence, Alabama, and sister Fidelia Cobb Campbell. He is survived by his brother, Richard M. Cobb of Tuscaloosa Alabama. He is also preceded in death...
Paul Edward Browning
May 2, 2023
Paul Browning, age 59, passed away May 2nd at his home.
Preceded in death by his life partner Gwen Glisson, stepdad William Cooper, sister Mary Angel Cooper, and stepbrother Donnie Cooper.
Survived by his mother Mary Cooper, brother Luke Manna, stepbrother David Cooper, and stepsisters Sheree Moody, Kay Carpenter, and Kathy Cooper. Known as “Papaw Paul” by his grandchildren and...
Murlin Roger Nuchols
Apr 25, 2023
Murlin “Merle” Nuchols passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Merle was born March 2, 1945 in Maryville, TN in Blount County. He spent many years as a licensed certified diesel mechanic and refrigeration specialist. He retired from Harrison’s CC., where he earned many other certifications. Merle is preceded in death by wife Dallas Goad Nuchols and first wife...
Martha Jane Marsh
Apr 23, 2023
Born on March 6, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky, Marty Marsh peacefully passed from this world on April 23, 2023. Marty graduated from Central High School in 1950, and later received a BS degree from the University of Tennessee. After working for several years as the Director of Volunteer Services at Lakeshore Mental Health Hospital, she moved to Colorado with her...
Dana Anthony Sappier
Apr 22, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Dana Anthony Sappier, (April 21, 1959 - April 22, 2023). He was preceded in death by his, Mother Theresa Cox, Sister Carol Fuller, and Brother Matthew Sappier. Dana is survived by his; Daughter Michelle Savo, Siblings; Bryan Sappier, Michelle Snodgrass, Bert Cox, and Mary Cox-Pluff, along with their spouses and many nieces...
Samantha Patience Fahy Heath
Apr 21, 2023
It is with great sadness the family of Samantha Heath of Knoxville, Tennessee announce her passing on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 31. Samantha Patience Fahy Heath was born on October 13, 1991 in Maryville, Tennessee. After graduating from Heritage High School, she studied nursing at Tennessee College of Applied Technology and then worked in service of...
Frank Henry Marsh, Jr.
Apr 21, 2023
Born August 4, 1928, in Knoxville, TN, Frank Henry Marsh, Jr died on April 21, 2023 at the age of 94. He graduated from Knoxville High School in December 1944. After enlisting in the army, he served in the Pacific Theatre and in Korea where he was assigned to the 971st Counter Intelligence Corps. After returning from the army, he...
Carl Edward Trent
Apr 20, 2023
Carl Edward Trent, age 57, was called home on April 20th, 2023, due to a long illness. Carl was an honest, kind-hearted man who loved family and friends. He loved the UT Vols, animals, and the outdoors. Carl's passion was working with his hands and creating projects that he was proud of. He was liked by everyone he knew and...
Arnulfo (Arnold) Madrigal Solis
Apr 14, 2023
Arnold Solis was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, the sixth of 8 children. When he was a young teen, the family moved to Richmond, CA. They were drawn by hope of greater opportunity – as many were in the 1940’s. After graduating from Richmond High, he married Ardith Porter, a union that would last 64 years. In 1950, newly wed,...
Margaret Hatcher Lambert
Apr 3, 2023
Margaret Hatcher Lambert, 79, of Maryville, TN passed away peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 3rd, 2023. She loved her family and enjoyed meeting new people, but most of all she loved making people laugh. She spent the last several years at Fairpark Health and Rehabilitation, where she had served as the Resident Council President and...
Billy Joe Monroe Burkhart
Mar 26, 2023
Bill Burkhart of Townsend, TN departed this life into the arms of our Heavenly Father on March 26, 2023. Bill was a devoted husband and father who loved hiking with family and friends in the Smoky Mountains. He and wife Cheryl were volunteer backwoods rangers for many years in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
He was employed by V.L....
Michael David Hernandez
Mar 24, 2023
Michael David Hernandez, age 41, passed away March 24, 2023. Born in 1981, Michael was a native Californian who loved to off-road on his motorcycle with his dad. He loved Xbox, movies, ghost hunting adventures, and cutting the grass. Michael never met a stranger. He was a very social person, and everybody loved him.
Michael is preceded in death by...
Sandra Kay Lillard
Mar 16, 2023
Sandra Kay Adams Lillard, age 68, passed away March 16, 2023. Born March 28, 1954, Sandra owned many titles: wife, Sissy, mom, mamaw, aunt, guardian, provider, and friend. She is survived by her husband James C. Lillard; sons Robbie (Denise) Norton and Doug Norton; granddaughter Kaylie Norton; grandson Ethan Cutshaw; great-nephew Braden Adams; brothers Sam Adams, Jim Adams, and Mike...
DeAnn Nelson Pierpont
Mar 14, 2023
DeAnn Nelson Pierpont, age 68, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 14 surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with Sarcoma cancer. She was born in Knoxville, Tenn. on December 25, 1954, the daughter of Paul Nelson and Sarandrew DeLozier Nelson, and served the Knoxville community for over 40 years as the owner and operator of Chapman Highway...