All Obituaries

James Harold Lequire, age 91,  died Friday night, January 7, ,2022.  James was a retired welder and enjoyed hunting & fishing when he was able.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Aileen Lequire; parents, Luther & Effie Lequire. Survivors include his extended family & close friends, Johnnie McCroskey, Nell Kiger, Roger and David Kiger,  Larry, Peggy, and Walt. Graveside Ceremony will be 11::00 AM Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Grandview Cemetery. ...

Sarah “Christine Moses”, born December 11th, 1942, passed away on December 25th, 2021, at the age of 79. Christine was born in Englewood, but spent her life living in Friendsville. Christine worked as an Imaging Clerk for Clayton Homes for 18 years before retiring.  In her downtime, Christine loved to read, watch movies, but most importantly, she loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emily and Oscar Moses; and brothers, Frank, Billy,...

Mildred  'Millie' Talitha Nichols, age 47, of Friendsville, died Monday, December 20, 2021 at the family home.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Nancy Nichols. Surviors include her daughter, Kourtnee Jennings; son, Troy Johnson; grandchildren, Kimberlee, Korbin, & Austin; sisters, Mary (Rodney) Ogle, Margaret Kelly. No ceremonies are scheduled at the present time.  There will be a private burial of her cremated remains.  Cremation Done...

Robert ‘Dallas’ Lee Bayless, age 29, of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021.  Dallas grew up on a farm where he loved to be outside; fishing in the ponds and riding dirt bikes.      He has 3 beautiful children:  Easton, Rylee, and Adaline; who he loved very much.  Dallas was adventurous, outgoing, and could light up a room when he walked in- always making people laugh.  From riding bulls to racing dirtbikes, he was...

Michelle  Elaine  Blanchard, age 61, of Alcoa, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the family home.  She was a loving spirit and cared for her family deeply..  Survivors include her sons, Eric (Hannah Inman) Grindstaff, Taylor Grindstaff; grandchildren, Tripp, Jaden, Brayden, Neveah, Destiny; brother, Ricky Blanchard.  No Ceremonies are scheduled at the present time. Cremation Done ProperlyTM under the care of Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood.  (865-984-5959)...

John Columbus Burns, age 77, of Maryville, died Sunday, December 12, 2021 at River Grove Health & Rehabilitation in Loudon. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Wade and Junior Burns; sister, Effie Morgan, Myrtis Lewelling, Annabelle Meadows; infant son, Jonnnie; parents, Rondie and Gertie Burns; sister-in-law, Linda Burns. Survivors include his companion off 35 years, Sally Odom; daughter, Sharon (Ryan) Arwood; sons,  Lonnie (Martha) Gribble, Johnny E. (Tina) Burns, Clint...

Naomi May Harrison, age 92, of Maryville, died Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  She was a member of Arrowhead Church of God of Prophesy in Knoxville.  Naomi worked as a seamstress throughout most of her life.  In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting, gardening, and camping.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Harrison son, Eddie Harrison; parents, John and Viola Manahan. Survivors include her sons, Ralph (Jackie) Harrison Jr, David...

Bennett Edward ‘Eddie’ Baker, age 73, of Wildwood, walked through heaven’s gates on December 9, 2021 to join his dad, Bennett Washington Baker; mother, Jean Long Baker; daughter, Tonya Baker Long; brother, James Paul Baker (Glenn); and infant brother, Billy Baker. Survived by his wife of 31 years, Joyce Underwood Baker; sons, Kenny Baker, Mikey Baker; daughter, Melinda Baker Bryant; stepdaughter, Missy Sharp McCroskey; stepson, Brad Sharp; many grandchildren and great...

Ronald Eugene ‘Reagan’ Reagan, age72, of Maryville, died Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the family home. He was a military veteran, serving in the USMC and Army.  In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his Harley.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Margaret Reagan; brother, Dennis Reagan. Survivors include his daughters, Amy (Kermit) Crabtree and April Williams; many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, and...

Paula (Polly) Lynn Cox Bowers, 84. Polly's journey began  on 10 September 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she was born to James Albert Cox and Mary Painter Cox. During her journey, she proved to be an excellent student. She skipped 7th grade and one half of a school year in high school. Her father, Jim, a graduate of Maryville College (1929), had enrolled her at Maryville College, Class of 1960 after he rode a bus down from Philadelphia to let family in Sharps Chapel, TN...