All Obituaries

Robert K. ‘Bob’ Hanye, age 76, of Maryville, died Thursday, December 7, 2023 at UT Medical Center surrounded by family. Bob was a proud alumni of Pitt, where he first met the love of his life, Sue and married shortly thereafter. He served as CEO of the Association for Vision Rehab and Rehabilitation. Bob would describe himself as a Transitional Leader; leaving things better than he found them and preparing the person who would follow. He was on the Board of Education in Sparta,...

Douglas Ellison Jr., age 55, of Knoxville, died Monday, November 20, 2023 at N. Knoxville Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Ellison Sr.;  brother, Ray Lynn Ellison. Survivors include his son, Dylan Ellison (Meg); daughters, Hannah Wilds (Bradley), Summer Bullard; mother, Margaret Gideon (Verlin); grandchildren, Calum, Alexis; brother, Shane Ellison; stepsisters, Amy Cates, Jessica Stiner; special friend, Missy Morris. Celebration of Life will be 5:00 PM...

Hilliard Stansberry, age 84, of Louisville, died Monday, November 20, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Hilliard was a proud grandfather, hard worker, and wonderful man who was passionate about golf. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Carolyn; sister-in-law, Laura. Survivors include his son, Jeff Stansberry (Anke); daughter, Carrie Riggs; grandchildren, Carolyn Rogers, Nicole Stansberry; great granddaughter, Amelia Stansberry; granddaughter-in-law, Cindy Basler. Memorial...

Bill John Pearly Arp, age 72, of Walland, died Friday, November 17, 2023 at the family home. Bill was a hard worker; serving 25 years at BTR before retiring and working in airport security. He enjoyed coon hunting and spending time with family- especially his grandkids.   He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Edna Arp; son, John Arp; sister, Betty Armstrong; sister-in-law, Shirley Arp. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Dolly Arp; son, James Arp (Sandra); daughter,...

Annette Teresa  Bends Cook, age 84, of Seymour, died Friday, November 17, 2023 at the family home. Annette was very accomplished. She played the piano as well as renovating and decorating houses.  She took great pride in her home. She was preceded In death by her daughter, Tina Cantrell; first husband, George Bends; sister, Marin Huebner. Survivors include her husband, Walt Cook; daughter, Deeann Sadler; s, David Bends; grandchildren, Alexander & Vincent Verderosa; great...

Cynthia  Ann  Russell, age 75, of Maryville, died Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the family home.  She was a hard worker who loved her family and her grandkids.  She never turned anyone away. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Russell Sr. Survivors include her son, Kenneth Russell Jr. (Wanda Ann), Scott Russell, Richard Lee Russell; grandchildren, Chris, Cody, Anthony, Hunter, Fisher; great grandchildren, Zoey, Samantha, Spencer, Alyssa, Angel, Jayla,...

Irene  Antoinette Masley,  age 83, of Wildwood, died Friday, November 10, 2023 at the family home. She was very artistic and a craftsperson.  She was a member of the Foothills Quilters Group.  She also volunteered in the schol system as a nurse's aid & caregiver. She loved her pets, animals, nature, and camping. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jean Acito. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Peter Masley; son, Matthew Masley;  brother,...

After successfully avoiding the inevitable, Daniel N. “Boone” Gainer discovered the proverbial “end of the trail” and ambled off into his heavenly home on November 8th, 2023. Left behind on his trail of life are his loving wife of 39 years, Nora Garrigan Gainer; three children Jesse (Jessica) of Huntsville, AL; Jackson (Ryan) of Knoxville, TN; and Alex (Tam) of Walnut Creek, CA; and four exceptionally bright and beautiful grandchildren (McKenzie, Gavin. McKenna, and...

Helen Jane Gorshe, age 86, of Maryville, died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at UT Medical Center. Helen worked as a dental assistant.  In her personal time, she cultivated many talents:  gardening, growing flowers, and just being outdoors. She was also an expert seamstress as well as being musically talented, playing the piano and trumpet.  Survivors include her twin sister, Mary Jean Hennebert (Ken); sisters, Sarah Tuskey (David), Margaret; brother, Joseph A. Gorshe. No...