Obituary Listing

Jun 25, 2024

Donald Jean Hanle passed peacefully surrounded by his family on 25 June 2024.  Born in Karnak, Illinois on 29 September 1931, Don was an Air Force veteran who met his wife Dorothy while stationed at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, New York. Upon returning from an assignment in England, Don left the Air Force and moved his family to...

Jun 25, 2024

Diana Chaney Roberts Smith, age 69 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was known as Aunt Dinee to many nieces and nephews, and Ms. Di and Aunt Di to a lot of children. Diana was retired from Day Care after 29 years of faithful service. She was preceded by her parents, Esmond and...

Jun 23, 2024

Billy Leon Robbins, age 89 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at home. Billy retired from Delta Airlines as a mechanic and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of Six Mile Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: 1st wife, Rose Marie Robbins; brother, Clarance James Robbins Jr.; parents, Clarence &...

Jun 22, 2024

Elizabeth (Jan) McKinney Robertson, age 68, departed this life on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Born on February 17, 1956 to the late Albert & Carrie Lea McKinney. Jan retired from Alcoa Walmart. Preceded in death by: brothers, Billy Gene, Bobby, and Phil McKinney; sister, Ann Hughes. She leaves behind: husband, Gary Robertson; sons, Brandon (Melissa) Cooper, Brent (Kayla) Cooper; grandchildren,...

Jun 21, 2024

Charles Gourley, age 75 passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. In Loving Memory of Charles. With deep sorrow, we say our goodbyes to Charles Ray Gourley—a kind man, a caring father, a loving grandfather, and a follower of the Lord. Even though he is gone, we know he is walking the streets of heaven today. Charles was a man...

Jun 20, 2024

Sylvia “Ruth” Gilliland, age 82 of Rockford, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 at her home. Ruth loved to take long walks and working in her garden with her flowers. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by those who knew her. Preceded in death by her parents, Staley and...

Jun 19, 2024

Judith Ann Whitehead Helton, born April 17, 1947, was called home on June 19, 2024. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by: parents, Carlton and Lela Whitehead; sisters, Carlene Speulda, Eleanor (Rex) Webb, Marie (Vernon) Shoemaker, Pat (Fred) Tipton; brother, Wesley Whitehead; special nephew, Tony Sullivan. Survivors include: sons, Lee (Karen) Helton, Wesley “Smokey”...

Jun 17, 2024

Michael D. “Mike” Pickel, age 74, of Maryville died peacefully in his sleep and saw Jesus on Monday June 17, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marie Pickel. Survived by his wife Debbie Payne Pickel; children, DeAnna Veal and spouse Aaron, Brian Pickel and Lisa Morgan; sister, Debbie Pickel Ashe; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and...

Jun 16, 2024

Blaine Matthews, age 90, of Rockford, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning of Sunday, June 16th, 2024. He missed his 91st birthday by ten days. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, and was a former member of Alcoa Way Baptist Church. In his later years, while attending Trinity Baptist...

Jun 15, 2024

Jeffrey Lee Campbell, age 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by: grandparents, E.W. and Ida Mae Campbell; E.L. and Velma Largent. Survivors include: parents, Allen (Scrapper) and Carol Campbell; brother, Mike (Sheith); nephews, Cade, Chase (Ryleigh); great-nephew, Finn all of Columbus, OH; aunt, Sharon (Bob) Carter of...

Jun 15, 2024

Jerry Lynn Matthews, 79, departed this world for his Heavenly Home on June 15, 2024. He was a gradate of Everett High School and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Preceded in death by: beloved infant daughter; parents, Bernice and John Matthews; infant great-grandson, McClain Matthews; brother, Sidney Matthews. He leaves behind to mourn his loss: devoted...

Jun 14, 2024

Rev. Robert C. Lawson, lovingly known as “Bob”, “Bro. Bob”, “Papa Bob”, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 14, 2024. Bob was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 29, 1948; moved to Knoxville (age 7), where he graduated from Fulton High School; and resided in Alcoa, Tennessee since 2001.

Bob was passionate about music including...

Jun 13, 2024

Harry James Newman born August 24 1949 in Knoxville Tennessee to Dr. James A. & Jacquline (Miss. Jackie) Newman. He leaves a loving and supportive wife Krystal and from a former marriage, two children Christopher Newman of Scottsdale AZ & Stephanie Williams of Foley MS along with two wonderful grandchildren Walt and Stella Mae Williams. Harry graduated from Farragut HS...

Jun 11, 2024

Billy Ray Shepard, 78, of Maryville, TN, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2024. He was born in Rector, Arkansas on March 17, 1946. Bill served as a paratrooper in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. He retired from truck driving in 2010, where he traveled the country for over 40 years during that time....

Jun 7, 2024

Jun 5, 2024

Timothy Keith Denton, age 64 of Friendsville, also known as Tim, went to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours on June 5th 2024 while holding the hand of his daughter. He battled Multiple Myeloma and AL Amyloidosis since the end of 2017. Tim graduated from Everett High School in 1977, where he played football. He...

Jun 5, 2024

Dr. Ronald H. Gibson died in peace at his home on June 5, 2024. Born in 1947, Ronald was a graduate of Clemson University where he received his bachelor’s degree and then Master of Industrial Technology. He later received his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. A Navy Veteran, Ronald served on the Board of Regents,...

Jun 5, 2024

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024 James A. “Hee Haw” Ross Jr., age 78 of Friendsville, TN passed peacefully to his heavenly home.  He attended Everett High School.  He worked for many years as a welder and machinist for Alcoa Aluminum Company, from which he retired.  He was an avid musician and had many friends whom he enjoyed spending time making...

Jun 4, 2024

Tommy Blair, 87 of Maryville, passed away June 4, 2024 at Fairpark Healthcare Center.  He went to be with his Heavenly Father and his wife, Margaret Blair, whom he lost five weeks prior to his death.  Tommy and Margaret were together for 70 years, he has missed her dearly since her recent passing.  Tommy was a member of Six Mile...

Jun 2, 2024

Billie Joan Boring, 88 of Maryville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was born December 14, 1935 to Bill and Ruby Law.  She was a member of Rocky Branch Bethel Baptist Church and an avid Bible reader. She loved having her family gathered around her and she also loved to talk to her friends...