All Obituaries

Jama Amanda DeLozier passed away at the age of 43 on Monday, November 9, 2020 at home.  Jama was preceded in death by her father, Joe Everett DeLozier Jr. Jama is survived by her mother, Patricia McDonnell  DeLozier; her daughter, Taylor Montana Everett, and her granddaughter, Kinsley Joe Hendrick.  Jama is also survived by her special friend, Michael Stamm, as well as brothers, Joe Everett DeLozier III, Jerry Wayne (Angela) DeLozier, and Jeremiah Joshua DeLozier. Family and...

Michael Warren Low, of Maryville, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Blount Memorial, surrounded by his family. Mike was born November 29, 1967 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Warren “W.E” Low and Janet Lashuay Fletcher. He lived in Bowling Green until 1985 when he moved to Marietta, Georgia, to be with his brother Timmy. The summer of 88, he met the love of his life and had proposed to her by Christmas. They moved to Maryville shortly after to get married and raise a family...

Ronald Anthony ‘Tony’ Walker, age 61, of Knoxville, died Sunday, November 1, 2020. Ronald was a very kind hearted man; quick-witted, liked to make friends and make others laugh.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, loved animal, and even enjoyed bug collecting.  He was preceded in death by his father, William ‘Buster’ Walker; brother, William Ronald Walker, Jr.; grandparents,  Marie Walker, Hubert Walker, Quitman Pennington, Orel Bustin. Survivors include...

Georgia Dale “Nanny” Ramsey, age 66, of Maryville, died Friday, October 30, 2020 at the family home. Family was very important to Nanny; she took care of others and was very giving and loving.  She enjoyed going for drives in the mountains, loved flowers & gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Lucille Ramsey, Thelma Owens and Robert Ramsey; brothers, Glenn Ramsey & Jeff Starkey. Survivors include her daughters, Lisa Johnson and...

Brandi Renee Payne, age 42, of Maryville, died Friday, October 23, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  To know Brandi Renee Payne, was to love her. She had a passion for doing hair and loved spending time with her family. She was fierce, with a heart of gold. During her lifetime she suffered from and overcame addiction, asthma, Breast Cancer, Diabetes, COPD and Emphysema. She was preceded in death by her father, James Josey. Survivors include her husband, Willie Payne; mother,...

Shirley Henry, age 84, of Walland, died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Della Garner; brothers, Audley, Herman, Ed, Ronnie, and David Garner; sisters, Ann Burchfield, Cleo Davis, and Catherine Hawn. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Willard Henry; son, Rob Henry and Kim; son and daughter-in-law, Greg (Melanie) Henry; grandchildren, Alex and Elysa; Spencer and Chelsea; Alice, Ashton, and Julia Henry;...

Randy Jay Long, age 57, of Walland, passed away peacefully September 19, 2020 in his sleep, surrounded by his family. Randy is survived by his daughter, Stormie Jaye Long; parents, Franklin and Joyce Long; step son, brothers, Franklin, Todd (Kate), and Billy Long; sister, Elizabeth Ann (Mike) Brown.   After a family gathering, Randy was cremated.  No further ceremonies are scheduled at this time.  Cremation Done ProperlyTM under the care of Dotson Funeral Home,...

Velma  Grace  (Drinnen) Kerr, age 95, of Seymour, passed away peacefully Friday, September 11, 2020 at the family home.  She grew up in the Dupont Community and worked many years at Levi Strauss.  In her later years, she enjoyed crocheting caps for the newborns at the Dolly Parton Birthing Center at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville.    She was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Kerr  Jr., father, Walter L. Drinnen; mother, Lucinda Galyon...

Patti Sue (Evans) Jewell, age 66, of Maryville, died Friday, August 14, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Patti was an alumnus of Maryville College.  She was also a longtime teacher at Fountain City Elementary School.  In her spare time, she enjoyed mystery novels and reading, in general.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Debra Brum. Survivors include her sons, Michael Jewell, Matthew (Michelle) Jewell; sister, Cheryl(Carl) Bullard; granddaughter, Zoe. Family...