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