All Obituaries

Shirley Proctor, age 91, of Maryville, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the family home.    Shirley was born in Cades Cove and was proud of it.  He was retired from ALCOA and was a member of the 25 Year Club.  In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, woodworking, reminiscing, and was very proud of his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nola Mae Proctor; infant daughter, Carolyn Proctor; sister, Dellavee Adams; 2 brothers-n-law. Survivors...

Karen  Denise  Webb, age 53, of Seymour died at LeConte Medical Center.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dotson Funeral Home,  Wildwood.  (865-984-5959)  Online condolences may be made at www.dotsonfuneralhome.com

Nora Estel  Long, age 92, of Maryville, died Monday, December 23, 2022 at UT Medical Center. Nora enjoyed the outdoors; Cades cove, fishing, and traveling. She also liked to shop and stop at Shoneys to eat. She enjoyed life, grandkids, and picnics with family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Herman Hatcher; daughter, Dorothy Jean Turpin. Survivors include her daughter, Brenda (Gene) Humphrey; sons, Kenneth (Pat) Hatcher, Michael (Mary Jane) Hatcher, Steven...

Melody  Yvonne  Blanchard, age 61, of Wears Valley, died Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood.  (865-984-5959)  Online Condolences- www.dotsonfuneralhome.com

David Nelson Roman, age 88, of Alcoa, died Friday, December 16, 2022 at the family home.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood.  (865-984-5959)  www.dotsonfuneralhome.com

Raymond Lynn Mahan age 43 of Seymour, passed away Wednesday,  December 14th, 2022.  He was preceded in death by grandparents Mel and Elsie Rogers, father Eddie Harrison, and aunt Irene Whaley.  He is survived by mom Bettie Stockton, step father Red Stockton, wife Christy Potter, son Melicah Mahan, daughter Nora Potter.  Brothers David Mahan, Glen and Ashley Harrison, George and Lupita Zickefoose.  Step siblings Mike and Amy Stockton, Dewayne Stockton, Chris Stockton,...

Carl Randal McCarter passed away unexpectedly on December 14th due to complications from Alzheimer's at the age of 79. Randal spent many years as a builder, owning his own company for a time, and spent all of his life farming, cultivating the fields that he loved.  Randal was a good man who loved God and a good laugh, but did not suffer fools.  He will be missed by all. Randal is preceded in death by his beloved parents Ruby and Carl McCarter and his sister Carlee Wilson...

Patti Gayle Walker, age 67, of Maryville, died Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.  Patti worked in food service, with baking being her specialty. She was the center of the home, having a huge heart and a great sense of humor.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Betty Jane Whitehead (Boling), Patrick William Dugan; sisters,  Candy Dugan, Kathy Dugan; brother,...

Phyllis Coleda (Cromwell) Myers, age 93, transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.  Raised in Townsend, Phyllis shared her earthly home in Maryville with her husband, Cam P. Myers (deceased May 5, 2016).  After graduating from Townsend High School and Knoxville Business College, Phyllis enjoyed a long career with Blazer Insurance as head secretary. Phylllis was also preceded in death by her parents, Arthur  and Elsie (Effler) Cromwell; brother, Jimmy...

Peter Vaslav Simek, age 67, of Seymour, died Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Survivors include his brother, Jan (Maryann) Simek; sister, Clarissa Robinson. No ceremonies are scheduled at the present time.  Cremation arrangements under the care of Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood.  (865-984-5959)  www.dotsonfuneralhome.com