All Obituaries

Ronald Wayne Keasler “Ronnie” passed away on October 22, 2021  in Maryville, Tn. at the age of 63 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He leaves behind his wife Sherry, a daughter Shandi Balvantine (Jose), a son Joshua Keasler (Kayla), a grandson Colton Keasler, sisters Carolyn Russell, Sandra Marcum and Leta Bryant and two step children Amber Porter (Eric) and Spencer Bevington (Bethany) in addition to his nieces and nephews Sonja, Renee, Lisa, Adrian, Georgie and...

SMSgt Frankie 'Joe' Bounds, age 88, of Seymour, died Friday, October 22, 2021 at UT Medical Center.  He was a retired Senior Master Sergeant, a career officer in the United States Air Force.  He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church since 1956..  He also served as a Tyler in the Masonic Lodge. He was helpful and one of a kind. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Bounds; daughters, Tari (Steve) Ayers, Traciey (Robert) Davis; 6 grandchildren; 8 great...

David Lynn Henry, Jr., age 47, of Walland, died Monday, October 4, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Survivors include his son, Cody (Kaitlyn) Henry; daughters, Destiny, Skyler, and Reese Ann Henry; father, David (Debra) Henry Sr.; mother, Debra Hicks.  No public ceremonies are scheduled at this time.  Cremation Done ProperlyTM under the care of Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood.  (865-984-5959)  www.dotsonfuneralhome.com

Clifford ‘Pete’ Tipton, age 86, of Townsend, died Monday, October 4, 2021 at Fairpark Healthcare.Pete was a veteran, serving honorably in the US Army.  He also worked as a carpenter throughout his life.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Amanda Tipton; brothers, Tom Tipton Jr and Bily Joe Tipton.Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Anna Tipton; sons, Bill (Frances) Tipton, Dave (Juanita) Tipton; daughters, Donna (Mark) Huskey, Janie (Jeff) Franklin;...

Billie  Lee  Reed, age 87, of Seymour, died   Sunday, September 26, 2021  at the family home, Billie  was a strong woman but also had a soft spot for animals and children, especially her grandkids.  She worked 30+ years in the Blount County School System.  She enjoyed rides in the mountains, flowers, and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard James Reed; brother, Jimmy Jones; parents, William  and Lydia Jones. Survivors...

Debra Joyce Graham,  age 57, of Maryville, died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Survivors include her brothers, Terry and Bobby Graham; sister, Cheryl Funderbunk. No public ceremonies are scheduled at this time.  Cremation Done ProperlyTM under the care of Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood.  (865-984-5959)  www.dotsonfuneralhome.com

Mary Vera Wilson, age 72, of Maryville, died Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the family home.  She had worked at Wal-Mart for years as an associate and her smiling face will be missed.  She enjoyed cooking and believed in being there for her family and adored her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Wilson; parents, Harold and Viola Hale Sr; sister, Rita Hale Edwards; brother, Harold Hale Jr. Survivors include her children,  Vito (Trina) Sagliano,...

John  Joseph Shinko Sr., age 85, of Walland, died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the family home. John was a happy person who could lighten up any room.  He cared about his kids and others.  He was also very artistic in painting and drawing.  He also loved to travel. John was a veteran, serving honorably in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by his beloved spouse, Lorraine Shinko; son, John Shinko Jr. Survivors include his sons, Thomas M. Shinko, Victor R (Kim)...

Carl C. (CC) (Pat) Patton of Bessemer, Alabama went to his Heavenly home Friday, September 3, 2021.   Born to Margaret & Cecil Patton in Hinton, West Virginia. Number three of five children in a military rooted family that moved all over the United States. Carl followed his father’s footsteps proudly serving in the United States military for 13 long years. He later settled down here in Alabama and ended up with a rather large family. He is survived by his wife of 5 years,...