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Leona May Haukaas

Leona May Haukaas

Mar 6, 2026

Leona May Haukaas of Coker Creek, TN, passed away on March 6, 2026. She was born June 25, 1931, daughter to Leroy and Millie (Washek) Lenhart of Underwood, MN. Leona married Olaf Haukaas in November of 1952 and within a few years started their family. They spent 39 years together making a home in St Louis Park MN, traveling, sharing...

Sandra Kaye Young

Sandra Kaye Young

Feb 22, 2026

Sandra Kaye Young passed away peacefully on February 22,2026 at the age of 76.

Sandy brought so much love, joy, and happiness to everyone she spent time with. She enjoyed doing crafts and making floral arrangements. Sandy loved giving these as gifts to her family and friends. (Which will be treasured always) Her biggest joy came from spending time with family...

Brian David Rigell

Brian David Rigell

Feb 21, 2026

Brian David Rigell was designated for final assignment on February 21, 2026. His passing is in part due to complications of life. Most of that life was regulated by Type 1 diabetes, which was diagnosed in the fall of 1970.

He was born to Eli and Sandra Worden in Baltimore, Maryland, in April 1961. He grew up with his mother until...

Scott Michael Sponseller

Scott Michael Sponseller

Feb 21, 2026

Scott Michael Sponseller, 48, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born on December 20, 1977, in Rockford, Illinois, Scott was the son of the late Les and Judie Sponseller.

Scott’s early years were marked by a journey through several communities with his family. He spent his first ten years growing up in Oregon, Illinois. In 1988, the family...

Charlene Rae Jensen

Charlene Rae Jensen

Feb 20, 2026

Charlene Rae Jensen, born November 7, 1936 in Upton, CA passed away surrounded by loving family on February 20, 2026.  There are no services at this time.

Brenda Sue Hatcher

Brenda Sue Hatcher

Feb 14, 2026

Brenda Sue Hatcher of Maryville, TN passed away on February 14, 2026. Brenda was born on April 10, 1948 in Maryville, TN. She is preceded in death by her mother and step-father Myrtle and Isaac Hitson, father Harvey Sharber, sister Shirley Robinson, and brothers Jimmy, Joe and Billy Sharber. Brenda is survived by her husband James F. Hatcher, daughters Trish...

Troy Dwight Gosnell

Troy Dwight Gosnell

Feb 2, 2026

Troy Dwight Gosnell, age 47, of Sevierville, TN passed away on February 2, 2026. He was employed as a food service worker and liked working on cars in his spare time.

He is preceded in death by his parents LC and Leota Gosnell, and brothers Danny and Andy Gosnell. Troy is survived by his son Dominick Rowe (Krista) and his grandchildren...

Sonny Dion Boring

Sonny Dion Boring

Jan 29, 2026

Sonny D. Boring of Maryville departed this life on January 29, 2026, at home. Born May 26, 1944, he was the class of 1962 valedictorian of Oneida High and a 1966 honors graduate of the University of the Cumberlands. He spent his career of 44 years as a Medical Technologist in the Laboratory of Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death...

Carolyn Faye Nichols

Carolyn Faye Nichols

Jan 29, 2026

Carolyn Faye Nichols, age 79, of Maryville, passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born in Maryville, TN on April 7, 1946. Faye is preceded in death by her husband Mayford Nichols, mother Eula Everett, sister Patsy Everett, niece Kristian Everett, special nephew Kerry Everett, and sweet fur-baby Smokey. She is survived by her daughters Amanda (Derek) Smith and...

Gaspare Buonavita

Gaspare Buonavita

Jan 28, 2026

Gaspare "Sonny” Buonavita, 84, of Maryville passed away peacefully on 28 January 2026. He was born11August 1941, to the late Genero and Angelina Fiducio Buonavita in New York City.  A proud Veteran he joined the Air Force out of High School in 1959 serving until 1987 when he retired after 27 years. He served honorably from 1965-1966 In Vietnam. Upon...

Joanne Carolyn Walker

Joanne Carolyn Walker

Jan 26, 2026

Joanne Carolyn Walker, 73, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and fierce devotion to those she loved.

Born on April 4, 1952, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Joanne spent a meaningful portion of her life in Lenoir City, Tennessee, where she built a life full of family, friendships, and purpose.

She is survived by her...

Maxie Earl Barker

Maxie Earl Barker

Jan 24, 2026

Maxie “Max” Earl Barker, age 83, passed peacefully from this life on 29 January 2026 at home in the company of his family. He graduated from Everett High School where he met the love of his life, Ellen, and married her in 1967. Maxie played baseball at Hiwassee College and had a tremendous passion for sports and winning, taking this...

Eddy L. Hannah

Eddy L. Hannah

Jan 22, 2026

Ed (Eddy) L. Hannah, of Maryville, TN passed away January 22, 2026.  He was born in Talladega, AL on December 16, 1951.  Eddy is survived by the love of his life, Susan.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Praise Lutheran Church's Building Fund (315 Southdowne Drive, Maryville, TN  37801).  There are no arrangements at this time.

Carolyn Rowena Turner

Carolyn Rowena Turner

Jan 22, 2026

Carolyn Rowena Turner, age 83, of Maryville, TN passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026.  There are no services at this time.

Betty Lee Spiegel

Betty Lee Spiegel

Jan 22, 2026

Betty Lee Spiegel, 76, of Maryville, TN passed away January 22, 2026.  

Kenneth "Paul" Lewis

Kenneth "Paul" Lewis

Jan 17, 2026

Kenneth “Paul” Lewis passed away on January 17, 2026, one day shy of his 78th birthday.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, John and Madeleine Lewis; brothers Francis McCormick, John Lewis, and Eugene Lewis; sister Dianne Brown; and stepson Jay Mellon. He is survived by his wife of over 35 years, Clare; sons Kenneth P. (Dorothy) Lewis II and...

Cheryl Ann Treichel

Cheryl Ann Treichel

Jan 14, 2026

After a battle with illness, Cheryl Ann Treichel, 55, passed away on January 14 , 2026, in Oak Ridge, TN. Born in Meriden, CT, Cheryl grew up on Cape Cod, Massachusetts and graduated from Faith Christian Academy, she loved the beach and salt water. She moved to Oak Ridge and worked in retail, Books-A-Million being her favorite because she loved...

Jeffrey Paul Grubb

Jeffrey Paul Grubb

Jan 12, 2026

Jeffrey Paul Grubb, 62, passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. In true Jeff fashion, he left this world while listening to his favorite radio show, Delilah. Those gathered with him later realized that he took his final breath at the very end of the last song of the night — a moment...

Travis Benjamin McDaniel

Travis Benjamin McDaniel

Jan 10, 2026

Travis Benjamin McDaniel, 49 years young, of Lenoir City, TN, passed away January 10th, 2026.  Travis was born to James C. (Nick) McDaniel, Jr. and Judy McDaniel on November 23rd, 1976 in Valparaiso, IN.  He graduated from Wheeler High School in 1995 and Indiana University a few years later.  Travis held a degree in structural engineering.  Prior to 2017, Travis...

Heather Nicole Crye

Heather Nicole Crye

Dec 24, 2025

Heather N Crye, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on December 24,2025. She was born on June 1, 1985 in Charlotte, NC; however, Heather grew up in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, a city that made her a devoted Philadelphia Eagles fan.

Heather’s vibrant spirit touched everyone she met. A true social butterfly. She had an incredible gift for starting conversations and making...

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