All Obituaries

Wanda Jane Norman, age 82, of Alcoa, died Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Foothills Transitional Care. Wanda had worked for years as a hairdresser and made many friends along the way.   She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Alcoa.  She was very loving, kind, and giving through her years of service to the Alcoa community and her church family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Eva Glandon.  Survivors include her daughter, Melissa (Matt) Palonis;...

Ralph Wayne Gorenflo, age 75, of Knoxvillle, died Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the family home.  He was a proud veteran, serving honorably in the US Navy.  Ralph was an avid bass fisherman.  His other passions were UT and LSU football, as well as cajun food. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Juanita Gorenflo; brother, Charles Gorenflo Jr. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Nancy Dotson Gorenflo; daughters, Rachel (Steve) Godwin, Cassie (Bobby...

Roma Lynn Downey, age 75, of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the family home.  She was preceded in death by her father, Duane Tipton; son, Scott Eagle. Survivors include her life partner, Earnest Patty; mother, Mary Tipton; daughter, Chris Downey(Tommy); son, Robby Patty; daughter-in-law, Skeet; grandchildren, Rachel, Jada, Cody, Marshall, Alesxis , RJ. Waylon; brothers, Randy (Sam) Tipton, Sidney (Janice) Tipton; 5 great grandchildren, including special great...

Becky Jean (Hartley) Sparlin, age 46, of Alcoa, died Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Becky  loved Mickey Mouse and proudly showed it. She enjoyed riding around and listening to music, as well.  Above all, she was very protective over those she loved.  She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Hartley; grandmother, Ethel Monday. Survivors include her husband, Don Sparlin; mother, Karen Hartley; daughters, Lynda, Kimberly, Destiny, and...

Robert Owen Ray Jr., age 74, of Maryville, died Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Bobby loved the outdoors; spending time hiking and camping.  He even was married in Cades  Cove, He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Gerlene Ray; brother, Richard Ray. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Judy Ray; sons, Brandon and Daniel Ray; stepdaughter, Dana Cope; brothers, Gary Ray, David (Sheila) Ray, Steve Ray. The family is planning a Celebration...

  William Wayne Workman, 89, of Maryville, formerly of Kansas City, went to be with his Savior on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Brookdale Browns Creek.   Wayne was born on January 28, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri to Cecil Gilbert and Alice Louise (Leavitt) Workman. He graduated from Westport High School in Kansas City and joined the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Pearl Inez Wilcox on June 9, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri at her home....

Ronnie Harold Stevens, age 69, of Maryville, died Monday, August 1, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  He was affectionately known as the Ice Cream Man from where he operated an ice cream vending business. He also enjoyed working on his MG and was a member of Blount British Cars. He was preceded in death by his father Fred L. Stevens; mother, Harriett L. Stevens; brother Richard Nichols; grandson  Ronnie Luis Ojeda Toledo. Survivors include his wife, Linda Blair; son, ...

Jeffrey Michael Riggs, age 61, of Knoxville, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Jeffrey was a veteran,, serving honorably in the US Navy.  He worked as a plumber throughout his life and loved his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Riggs; mother, Betty Graves; brother, David Riggs; sisters, Bertha Riggs; Judy Riggs. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Sherry Riggs; sons, Jeffrey Riggs Jr., Travis Beach; daughters, Amanda Riggs,...

 Barry  Randall  Coyner, age 52, of Wildwood, formerly of MI, died Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the family home.  He was self employed as a concrete finisher.  In his spare time, he enjoyed singing an playing music.  He also enjoyed golf. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Dawn Coyner; daughter, Erica Marie (James)Rogers; sons, Cody (Mckenzie)Crowe, Zachary, Tyler, and Sawyer Coyner;; parents, Lynn and Donna  Coyner; 4 grandchildren; brothers, Kelly...

Timothy Shane Whitehead (Ogle), age 40 of Walland, died Saturday, July 2, 2022. He was an avid Seattle Seahawks fan and enjoyed skateboarding in his spare time.  He loved his family very much. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Virgil and Etta Ogle, Stanley and June Whitehead, Wanda Burchfield; sister, Casey Rachelle aunt, Lola Whitehead-Haynes. Survivors include his children, Tyler, Benjamin, and Hayden; father, Randy (Glenda) Ogle; mother, Genia Miller; sister, Cindy...