Christopher David Costner
Mar 9, 2025
Christopher David Costner, 59 passed away on the evening of March 9, 2025 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Chris was born in Maryville, Tennessee where he lived his entire life. He was the only son of Elizabeth Smalling and Charles Edward Costner.
Chris was very quick witted, and ready to get a laugh out of anyone he met. He enjoyed learning how...
Lena Arlena Kelly
Mar 3, 2025
Lena A. Kelly, age 62, of Knoxville, TN passed away on March 3, 2025. Lena was born on September 22, 1962. She married the love of her life, Benny Kelly. There will be a service at a later time at Chilhowee Baptist Church.
Carrie Elizabeth Thompson-Cox
Feb 25, 2025
Carrie Elizabeth Thompson-Cox, age 41, of Greenback, TN passed away on February 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. Born in Savannah, Ga. on August 4,1983, to Deborah C. Haymore and John F. Hiott. Carrie's life was a shining testament to the transformative power of love and selflessness. As a devoted stay-at-home mom, she poured her heart...
Donna Kathleen Hines
Feb 21, 2025
Donna Kathleen Hines "Kathy", age 65, of Nails Creek in Rockford, TN, was called to join her eagerly awaiting family on February 22, 2025. She is waited on by her parents Howard E.(Ed) and Mary V. (Jackie) Vines, her two younger brothers Eddie and David, as well as her oldest son, Byron May. Kathy is survived by her two children...
Larry Estell Reynolds
Feb 21, 2025
Larry Estell Reynolds, age 72, passed away on February 21, 2025. Born on May 13, 1952, Larry’s parents were Jessie and Frances Reynolds. He grew up in Virginia with his siblings: Ronnie, Robert, Kevin, Darlene, Linda, Joyce, Ruby, Ruth, Connie, and Rosie.
Larry is survived by children Justin Reynolds (Lorri), Amy Coppenger, and Amanda Dotson (David); grandchildren Brady Millward, Brianna Ford,...
Jerry Richard Elliott
Feb 19, 2025
A Tribute to Jerry Elliott
Jerry Elliott, also known as Brother to most who knew him, had a heart as big as the sky. He lived with kindness, always willing to help, give the shirt off his back, and share his love for Jesus in both words and actions.
Jerry found strength in his faith, holding tightly to Romans 8:28—“And we know...
Kenneth Jannett
Feb 15, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" Jannett, age 78, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Louisville, TN after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Survived by Patricia, wife of 48 years; Children: Jason Jannett (Heather), Patrick Jannett (Lilly), Beth Maige (Jimmy), Kellie Leggett (Wesley), and Kim Jannett; Siblings: Gary Jannett, Martina Jannett, Emily Bober, Mike Lattimer, Sue Warfle, and Russell Latimer.
Ken retired from...
Ralph "Bryant" Cash
Feb 14, 2025
Ralph Bryant Cash, age 55, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 14, 2025, of natural causes at his home. He was of the Christian faith and was a dedicated member of Faithway Baptist Church. He loved music, art, and his family and friends. Bryant was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was a loving son and never met...
Carol Jean Gibson
Feb 9, 2025
Carol Jean Gibson, age 80, of Rockford, TN, died on February 9, 2025. No services are planned at this time.
Kathleen Currier
Feb 8, 2025
Kathleen Currier, born on June 13, 1952, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, at the age of 72. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her.
Kathleen was known for her deep compassion, her unwavering support for her loved ones, and her joyful spirit. She had a natural ability to...
Carroll Leon Cate
Feb 7, 2025
Carroll Leon Cate, age 72, passed away on Feburary 7, 2025. Carroll was born in Blount County, TN. A Celebration of Life for Carroll will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 6pm at Vineyard Church Maryville, 1225 William Blount Drive, Maryville, TN 37801.
Edith Tedford
Feb 6, 2025
Edith Tedford, 95, of Maryville, TN, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. She is affectionately known as Charlie. Edith was a homemaker with a great love for animals. She never met an animal that didn’t like her back! Edith is preceded in death by her husband Bill Tedford, parents Robert and Juanita Hudson, and sister Barbara Shanks. She is survived...
L. Lewis Simerly
Feb 2, 2025
L. Lewis Simerly passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 85. Lewis was born in Maryville, TN on January 26, 1940. He played a part in bringing karate to Maryville and was a karate instructor with a 4th Degree Black Belt. Lewis was a Mountain Challenge Instructor at Maryville College and a yoga instructor. He was also...
A. Margaret Quillen
Jan 28, 2025
Anna Margaret Bucy Quillen (September 20, 1939 – January 28, 2025) was born in Lorado, WV, to Charles Walter Bucy and Edith Charlotte Bucy, one of five children running wild in the rolling hills and along Buffalo Creek, cultivating early on her love of walking and hiking. After graduating from Man High School, WV (Class of 1957), Margaret worked as...
Thomas Robert Schlitt
Jan 28, 2025
Thomas Robert Schlitt, age 66, of Maryville passed away peacefully in his home on January 28, 2025. Tom, fondly known as Dr. Tom, was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, and is preceded in death by parents Dr. Robert Joseph Schlitt and Gale Barnes Schlitt, and infant son Robert Nathaniel Schlitt.
Tom received his BS from Auburn in Biology, MS from UAB...
Rhonda Ann Corner
Jan 27, 2025
Rhonda Ann Corner joyously entered the Pearly Gates of Heaven pain-free on January 27, 2025, after a short battle with cancer at the age of 53. She was born in Scotland County, North Carolina on May 2, 1971. She was greeted on God's golden streets by her parents, Bruce Lee and Clairita Annette Corner; her grandmother, Angel Mae DeCora; and...
Joanne Rosalyn Phillips
Jan 27, 2025
Joanne Rosalyn Phillips, 85, was born on August 19, 1939, in Duluth, Minnesota and passed away on January 27, 2025, in Sevierville, Tennessee.
Joanne was born to Anthony Ludwig Augustyn and Gladys Elenor (Erickson) Augustyn. Joanne spent most of her youth in Duluth before the family relocated to the Los Angeles, CA area when Joanne was a teenager. Joanne was married...
Carol Louise Schoenekase
Jan 24, 2025
Carol L. Schoenekase, 82, a Quincy, IL native, passed away at her home on January 24, 2025, in Maryville TN. Carol was born on January 6, 1943, in Quincy to George and Dorothy (Fisher) Genenbacher. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and St. John's School of Nursing (Springfield IL). She was married to Terry L. Schoenekase on...
James Eddie Harris
Jan 19, 2025
James “Eddie” Harris passed away on January 19, 2025, at the age of 76. Eddie graduated from Young High School and retired from Kerns Bakery when he decided to move to Blount County, TN. He enjoyed the great outdoors and was active in hunting and fishing. He had lots of friends, never met a stranger, and he poured his love...
Dr. Gordon Dale Gregory
Jan 15, 2025
Dr. Gordon Dale Gregory passed away on January 15, 2025. Born in Nashville, TN, on June 3, 1944, Gordon was a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry and was a retired dentist with the Veterans Administration. He was a proud member of both the American Dental Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served in the United...
