All Obituaries

David Ray Mahan 43 of Seymour passed away May 10th, 2023.  He was preceded in death by grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Mel Rogers, father Eddie Harrison, brother Raymond Mahan, and aunt Irene Whaley.  He is survived by mother and step father Bettie and Red Stockton, brothers Glenn Harrison, George (Lupita) Zickefoose; sister, Ashley Harrison; daughter Serena Oliver, grand daughter Leela Webb, step siblings Mike (Amy) Stockton, Melody (Kris) Massengill, Dewayne Stockton, Chris (Cynthia)...

Sherry Diane Riggs, age 61, of Knoxville, died Saturday, May 6, 2023 at UT Medical Center.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Riggs, grandparents, Hugh and Bertha Conard. Survivors include her daughters, Amanda Cates, Lillian Riggs;  son, Jeffrey Riggs; grandchildren, Jesse Riggs, Maggie Parker, Taleisha Cates, Corinthian Cates Jr., Stephen Cates, Antwon Sutton, Fayfay Smith, Brianna Riggs, Jeffrey Riggs Jr.;  brother, Dennis Conard, Ray (Betty) Conard;...

Richard N. Mack, Jr. (Rick) passed away the morning of April 26, 2023.  He was born in Claremont, New Hampshire, to Dick and Joan Mack. His early years were spent in Claremont, until his father’s job brought them to Knoxville. He attended Bearden High School, where he excelled playing football. His mother kept every newspaper clipping on his achievements, and there is a box full of them! Rick’s curiosity of how things were made and worked, started at an early age. His...

Kelvin Ray Boyd, age 49, of Maryville, died Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Tennova North.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood.  (865-984-5959)  www.dotsonfuneralhome.com

William Jackson “Jack” Lennon, Sr., age 93, of Reidsville, NC, passed away on April 12, 2023 at Annie Penn Hospital. Born August 1, 1929,at home in Knoxville, TN to Floyd Homer McDaniel Lennon and Nell Bernice Byrd Lennon. Jack spent several years at John Tarleton Children Home after the death of his mother. He later lived with the Edmonds family prior to leaving for college. He spent one semester at Harrison Chilhowie Baptist Academy playing basketball. He was a proud...

Paul Edward Greenstock (Pappy), ,age 65,  of Rockford, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  He went peacefully with family by his side. Pappy had fought a long, hard battle and is now resting in peace. He served in the US Army.  He was a member of the Townsend Volunteer Fire Department.  He also attended Townsend Church of God.. He is survived by his wife of 30 plus "LOOOOONNGGG" years,  Beth Greenstock;  son, Eric Spears...

James “Cody” Owings, age 33, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 after an unexpected tragedy.  Cody was born on March 6, 1990 to Melinda Janes and Jimmy Owings in Milledgeville, GA.  He  was a graduate of South Doyle High School in 2008.  He had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need.  Anyone that met him couldn’t help but love him.  He loved his family and they loved him even more.  He was an avid pool player and...

George Taylor passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at his home with family members close by. He had a larger-than-life personality. Anyone who met him could not walk away without a memorable experience. He was known for his old-fashioned work ethic, frugality, good scotch and cigar recommendations, his huge heart for the Lord Jesus, and jokes that he would revisit at every family gathering, holiday, and meeting of a new friend. George was a storyteller, and every new telling of his famous...

Scott J. Van Dyke, age 59, of Maryville, died Monday, March 13, 2023 at his home.  Scott is survived by his wife of 36 years, Judy.  He is also survived by his mother, Judith; his sisters, Kim (Jeff) Tulner and Kelley (Bill) Bergen; and his many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father, Albert.  No ceremonies will be held.  However, in celebration of Scott's life, consider taking the time to travel to your favorite places and spending time...

Dolores Joan Boles age 91, ,of Wildwood, died Monday, March13, 2023.  Dolores lived an amazing life; from entertaining at the USO to her days as administrator at NC State and UNC Chapel Hill. While at NC State, she was also a Liaison to the Navy Dept.  She really enjoyed young people and animals, seeming to never meet a stranger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Stella Boles. Survivors include her son,  Jim (Lynn) Wells; brother, Tom (Connie) Boles;...