All Obituaries

Jim Watson (June 1929 – June 2021) James (Jim) Kendrick Watson, 91, of Maryville, died Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Jim is survived by his wife of 69 years, Gloria Ragonese Watson; sons:  Jim (Melinda) Watson and Dan (Sherry) Watson; grandchildren:  Sarah (Ken) Conrade, Noah (Wes) Watson, Andrew (Niki) Watson and Michael Watson; great grandchildren:  Brooke, Cooper and Layla. Jim was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. After graduating from Knoxville...

Glenda Orr, age 79 of Wildwood, received her angel wings on May 1st 2021 at Asbury Place.   She was a member of Little River Fellowship. She enjoyed singing, sewing, camping, and cooking for her friends and family.  She was preceded in death by her husband,  Robert (Bob) Orr; parents, Worth and Bernice Pearson; brother, James Pearson; sisters, Louvena Orr, Diane Pearson, Vernell Lonas, Loretta Cooper. She is survived by her children, Barbara (Wendell) Kelso, Jerry Orr...

Isaac Eugene “Gene” Davis, age 86, of Maryville, died   Tuesday, April20, 2021 at Parkwest  Medical Center Gene was an avid horseman.  He was a Quality Inspector for many years at  Schlegel's in Knoxville.  He was also a veteran serving honorably in the US Air Force.    He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Paul Davis. Survivors include his son, Larry (Lisa) Davis; daughter, Gena (Dan) Tussey; grandchildren, Ben Davis, Jon...

Melissa Kaye Vanderpool Hillsberry, age 46, of Maryville died Monday, April 19, 2021 at the family home surrounded by loved ones. Survivors include her father, Charles Whitener; mother, Santha Faye  Whitener; sisters, Tasha (Earl) Watkins, April Vanderpool. Memorial Ceremony was  Saturday, April 24, 2021.   Cremation arrangements entrusted to Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood  (865-984-5959)  www.dotsonfuneralhome.com

 Jeremiah Lee Mulkey, age 43, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 3, 2021, surrounded by family.  Jeremiah was a big and kind hearted man and always knew how to make you laugh.  He was always there for anyone in need.  Only a call away, he was the best son, brother, father, uncle,- most importantly, a best friend.  Jeremiah was a fun and crazy man, always doing burn-outs in his big truck with his music blaring.  His daughter, Jaylee,...

David Michael Butler Sr., age 43, of Maryville, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Survivors include his wife, Marya Butler; daughter, Breanna Butler; sons, Michael Butler, Isaiah Carmley, Zachariah Carmley; father, James Frank Atkins; mother, Wanda Sue Butler sister, Tracy (Josh) Mitchell. A Memorial Gathering will be held at 5:00 PM, Sunday, March 22, 2021 at the Greenbelt Park in Maryville.  Cremation Done ProperlyTM  under the care of Dotson...

Clara was born and raised in Potash, Alabama. After graduating from Woodland High School, she moved to Atlanta to attend secretarial school. She enlisted in the Air Force where she met and married her husband, Deane. They spent 26 years in the military stationed in Alaska, New York, Guam, Japan, Vietnam, Washington, and California. Eventually retiring from the USAF and settling down in Daphne, Alabama where they raised their two daughters, Kathleen and Audrey. Clara had 6 grandchildren,...