All Obituaries

John George Bobbitt Jr died peacefully on April 28, 2022 at the age of 82. He is survived by his two daughters and son-in-law, Mary and Michael Wolney of Maryville, TN and Tammy Bobbitt of Maryville,TN; grandchildren Lindsey (Jeremy) Mueller of Trenton, IL; Erin Wolney of Maryville,TN; Corey Bobbitt of Keysville, VA; Sinjin Wolney, Holiday, FL; Nathan Bobbitt of Eagle Rock, VA; Emma Bobbitt of Eagle Rock, VA; great-grandson, Jackson Mueller of Trenton, IL; several nieces, nephews, and...

Forrestina ‘Tina’ Gwenlyn  Sparks, age 48, of Maryville, died Thursday, April 14, 2022 at the family home.  Tina was very outgoing, funny, outspoken, and loved camping out, grilling, and get-togethers with family and friends.  She was a fun person to be around, and she will be missed. She was preceded in death by her mother, Melody Stansberry, father, and beloved grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Terry Sparks; son, Dustin Hinkle; daughters, Ashley...

Franklin (Frank)  Deleno Long I age 84 passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones and into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He was a Christian by faith and attended Peck’s Memorial United Methodist Church in Maryville Tn.  Franklin was born on November 14, 1937 and passed away April 12, 2022. Franklin was preceded in death by his parents William J. and Elizabeth Long and his son Randy J. Long.  Surviving is his loving wife of 61 years,...

Willard Henry, age 84, of Walland, died Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was a United States Army Veteran and a retired mechanic from Stowers Machinery.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Henry; parents, Eugene and Bernice Henry; brother, Lloyd Henry.  Survivors include his sons, Rob (Kim) Henry, Greg (Melanie) Henry; grandchildren, Alex and Elysa; Spencer and Chelsea; Alice, Ashten, and Julia Henry; great- grandchildren, Kylie, Karter, Gabe, and Charlotte Henry;...

Pamela DeLozier Taylor, age 73, of Maryville passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at 12:40 a.m. after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by daughter Jennifer Taylor Brown Reynolds, granddaughter Melody Rhea Taylor,  mother and father, Evelynn and Paul DeLozier, and sister, Sharon Kay Hege. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband of 51 years Elder Bill Taylor, son Chris Taylor, grandchildren Haley (Zack) Smiley, Talon (Brianna) Brown, Madison (Jesse) Woods, Lauren Taylor,...

Julia Kate Gray Hillman, age 63, of Maryville, died Monday, March 14, 2022.  Julia enjoyed being outdoors.  She took great pride in her gardens and hummingbirds.  She loved her husband, children, and her family.  She will be missed.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hillman; daughters, Alyssa & Ashley Ridings; son, Scotty Ogle;  parents, Franklin & Naomi Gray; brothers, David & Billy Joe Gray. Survivors include her sons, Mason Kidd,...

Roger  Edward  Hawks, age 69, of Maryville, died Monday, February 28, 2022 at UT Medical Center. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Stefanie Hawks; brothers, Edward (Liz) Hawks, Robert (Susan) Hawks. Ceremonies will be private.  cremation Done ProperlyTM under the care of Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood.  (865-984-5959)  www.dotsonfuneralhome.com

Anthony Savior Cordina, age 59, of Seymour, died  Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the family home.  Anthony  was a big family man who loved his wife dearly and adored his daughters.  He was a hard worker and a very talented inventor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ottone and Mary Cordina; cousin, Liz Scicluna. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Debra Cordina; daughters, Christina (Nathan) Branom, Jessica (Andrew) Fisher, Rebecca (Ryan) Rutherford,...

Patricia Diane McMillian, 51, a lifelong resident of Blount County entered her heavenly home on Sunday February 20, 2022 at UT medical center surrounded by those she loved most. She was born March 2, 1970 and was the daughter of Tom and Marion Dockery. She was a Christian by faith and a member of Friendship Baptist church in Maryville. Diane was an avid precious moments collector. In her free time she enjoyed sitting on the back porch watching squirrels play while listening to the wind...

Douglas Lee McCarter, age 65, of Townsend, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.  He worked at Cooper Drywall & Painting for almost 15 years.  Doug’s favorite hobby was working on old cars.  Doug will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raleigh & Mildred McCarter; brother, Harold McCarter. Survivors include his brothers, David (Sherry) McCarter, Dwight McCarter; sister-in-law, Billie...