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Karen Jo Adams, 73, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 21, 2022. She was born on August 4, 1948 to the late Harry and Nellie Marquell. Karen was a devoted follower of Christ and she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings: Sharon LaRoux, Wayne Marquell, and Ron Marquell. She is also preceded in death by her husband John Adams. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her two children: Alicia Adams and Chris Adams (Sunny); siblings: Wanda Pheffer, Julie Hicks, Jane Kindle, and Larry Marquell; grandchildren: Jonathan, Sophia, and Eliana. In addition to these, she leaves behind numerous extended family...

Michael LaRoy Wilkinson Sr., 74, of Maryville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, after an extended illness while surrounded by his family. Mike was an Army veteran of 20 years, retired employee of Lakeshore metal health Hospital, and a proud member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness of Maryville. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Marie Wilkinson; his sisters with their husbands, Ilda (Don) Wolfenbarger, Emmalee (Charlie) Frazier, Iva (Steven) Dellinger; and his brother-in-law, Stephen Winfrey. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 51 years, Patsy Wilkinson; his children, Gary Hembree, Theresa (Crystal Eldridge) Wilkinson,...

Michael LaRoy Wilkinson Sr., 74, of Maryville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, after an extended illness while surrounded by his family. Mike was an Army veteran of 20 years, retired employee of Lakeshore metal health Hospital, and a proud member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness of Maryville. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Marie Wilkinson; his sisters with their husbands, Ilda (Don) Wolfenbarger, Emmalee (Charlie) Frazier, Iva (Steven) Dellinger; and his brother-in-law, Stephen Winfrey. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 51 years, Patsy Wilkinson; his children, Gary Hembree, Theresa (Crystal Eldridge) Wilkinson,...

Tristan Knox, age 32 of Soddy Daisy, departed this life on Monday, May 9, 2022. Born on June 14, 1989 ,he lived a majority of his life in Dayton and Soddy Daisy area and loved fishing, swimming, and spending time with his family He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jean Pylant; grandfather, Hilbert Gabehart; cousin, Paige Gabehart; and uncle, Randy Gabehart. Left behind to cherish Tristan's memory are his daughters, Nylah and Amethyst; parents, Melissa and Curtis Trantham; siblings, Addison Trantham, McCayla Trantham, and Maggie Trantham; honorary mothers, Patty Jones and Blue Watts; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of extended family members and friends. A...

Claudia Jane (Baumgardner) Zaborowsky, 76, passed away on April 22, 2022 in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was a current Cleveland, Tennessee resident and former longtime resident of Greenwood, Indiana. She was born on September 11th, 1945 in Logan, West Virginia to Russell and Marjorie Baumgardner. She married Benjamin Zaborowsky on April 20th, 1963 in Logan, West Virginia. Claudia is survived by her loving husband Ben, her children, Hollie, Brian (Stephanie), Chris (Megan), and Erin and her sister, Susan (Larry) Lowe. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Logan Bartley, Alexa Ownsby, Mia Zaborowsky, and Maryn Zaborowsky. She was preceded in death by her parents. Claudia graduated...

On April 17, 2022, Jacqueline K. St. Cyr passed away peacefully in Chattanooga, TN with her husband by her side. Jackie was born August 16, 1952 in Portland, Maine to Floyd and Barbara Kierstead. She was a graduate of Westbrook High School, class of 1971. She married her high school sweetheart, Ed St. Cyr, on November 20, 1971. During their 50 years of marriage, they had two daughters-- April St. Cyr and Melissa Williams. Sons in law include Bill Segler and Ken Williams. Jackie had two grandchildren-- Dominique Cote (Josh) and Samantha Segler. Jackie was looking forward to meeting her first great grandchild, Joshua Cote, to be born in May 2022. Jackie enjoyed spending her time...

Mary Wilma Pell, age 98, of Maryville, TN went home to be with Jesus on March 26, 2022. She was known to everyone as mamaw, she had a heart of gold and loved her family unconditionally. She was famous for her homemade biscuits. She taught Sunday School for many years, loved to sing gospel songs, and she especially loved babies. She will be truly missed and forever loved by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband James R. Pell and two daughters, Leoma and Sue. She is survived by her sons Arnie, C.A., James, Jerry & David and her daughters Joyce, Donna & Carolyn, along with many grandchildren and several great grandchildren. A graveside service is planned for...

Edythe Pearson Madden, 83, of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Edythe was a resident of Cleveland for 21 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland. Edythe moved to Cleveland from Dublin, GA, and was a prior resident of Rock Hill, SC. Edythe was born on July 30, 1938, in Laurens, SC, into a beautiful family. She was 13 of 16 children. Edythe was blessed with the most wonderful, Christian parents, Harold Earl Pearson and Doris Ellen Williams Pearson. Edythe is known as Dee Dee to her siblings. Even though she lived out of state, she kept up with her sibling's birthdays and talked to them every week. Family was always a...

Trunisia Jewell Fowler Ownby, of Crandall, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the age of 77. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister who loved her God and her family with all her heart and with all her strength. Her joy is now complete. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Fowler and Jewell Fowler, her brothers, Edward Fowler, Quinton Fowler, Maylor Fowler, and Mitchell Fowler; and sisters, China Cochran, Verna Lee Millsaps, Betty Smith and Charlotte Brown. Survivors include her husband, Melvin Ownby of Crandall, children, Pam (Steve) Angell of Crandall and Roger Ownby of LaFayette, GA; grandchildren...

Helen Phillips, 75, met her savior March 1, 2022. She was saved at an early age at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church and lived her entire life telling others about Jesus. She loved her Magnavox and Meritor work family as well. She lived her life to help others and to love others. She is a founding member of Victory Baptist Church in Mooresburg, TN. She was an amazing pastor's wife and loved and supported the church from the beginning. She is preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years Rev. Danny Phillips, Her parents Benjamin and Edna Cinniamon and her brother Frank Cinniamon. Surviving relatives: son Greg (Ronda) and the love of her life Brodey as well as DeRee (Dustin)...

David Eldon Oates, age 62 of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his home. Born on January 29, 1960 in Findley, Ohio, he lived the past twelve years in Bradley County. David loved fishing, playing pool, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Eldon Oates; son, David Oates; and former spouse, Bert Howard. Left behind to cherish his memory are his children, Dawn Bratton, Brandy Lanagan(Rob), Krista Keckler(Heath), Kimmy Martin(Matt), and Brittany Oates; former spouse, Terri Tiell; significant other for the past 12 years, Gail Oates; siblings, Oren Oates(Ronda), Julie Martin; Kristi Oates(Rob Lambert); twenty-one...

Christie Lynn Elizabeth Noe, 47, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 25, 2022. She was born on October 27, 1974 in Owosso, MI. Christie was an avid reader and enjoyed working on crafts. She loved her pets and loved volunteering with her church, First Baptist Cleveland through ministries such as Hands and Feet and the Preschool Ministry. She also loved spending time outdoors. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her parents Larry and Sandra Burke; husband of nearly 13 years, Paul Noe; children: Dawson Combs and Sondra Combs; siblings: Donnie Burke and Jason Burke. A celebration of Christie's life will be held from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday January 29th at First Baptist Church...

Anne Wilk Mott November 9, 1935 - January 22, 2022 Anne Wilk Mott, 86, went to be with Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Betty Wilk, her husband, Richard Mott, and her brother, Harry Wilk. Survivors include her children Steve (Laura) Mott of Cleveland, TN; Teresa Berryhill of Greeneville, TN, and Michael (Amy) Mott of Cleveland, TN. Her grandchildren: Shasta Berryhill (John Riginger), Jerrica (Dan) Diamond, Britton (Nichole) Berryhill, Caleb Mott, Samantha (Sam) Frazier. Her sister Linda Hunt, her sister-in-law, Joanna "Jo" Wilk. She also leaves her 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces...

Our Sweet Dreama, loved by so many, ran into the arms of Jesus, January 20,2022. Born March 3,1965 in Union, West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Ima Martin, and sister Althea Ross. Survivors include brother David Skidmore of Pasadena Texas, sisters Shirley McCarthy (John) of Shady Springs West Virginia, Sandra Dockery of Denver Colorado and Jenny Young (Charles) of Gentry Arkansas. A celebration of life service will be held at The Church of the Highlands 6621 Hunter Road Harrison Tennessee on February 2, 2022 at 4 pm.

Julie Ann Callahan, 51, of Harrisonburg, Rockingham County Virginia, passed away on January 15, 2022.She was born on November 16, 1970 to Gilmore Hatcher and Carolyn Thomas.Julie was a unique and one of a kind person.She was highly intelligent and was fluent in Spanish.In fact, she had a knack for being able to quickly learn foreign languages just by living in a region where they were spoken.Julie quickly picked up the German language during a stint of time that she lived in Germany while serving in the United States Air Force.She also had a simple, great, sense of humor and could make anyone around her laugh.Julie was a very hard worker and the simple, country-life was always good enough...

Normaline (Norma) Brewer Blackmon - age 94 of Knoxville passed away January 11, 2022 at Signature of Cleveland. She was a member of the Second United Methodist Church in Knoxville, Tn. for 65 years. Norma was a member of the Home Builders Class at church. She graduated from Central High School in 1946. Norma retired from BellSouth after 34 1/2 years. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 466. Norma is preceded in death by her loving husband Charles Edward Blackmon, Sr. of 56 years; parents Walter Franklin Brewer and Nannie Sampson Brewer; Brother Douglas Brewer; and great grandson Nolan Russell Blackmon. She is survived by : Charles Edward Blackmon, Jr. (son) and Cindy Blackmon...

Susan S. Long, passed away on January 10, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 62. She is survived by her daughter, Natasha Long, son, Matthew Robinson (Magan), Grandchildren, Shelby, Jared, Jazmin, Rayne, Oden, and Hyde, Sisters and Brother, Peggy, Connie, Jennifer, Patsy and Rosie, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by parents, Ray and Kathryn Mitchell and sister, Janie Devollt. There are no funeral services planned as Susan did not wish to have services. However, the family will have a celebration of life on her birthday. You are encouraged to share a memory of Susan and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial...

Edna Ione (Peanut) Salter Hallmark of McDonald,TN passed away Thursday January 6, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents R.V. and Elberta Salter,Tampa,FL: brother, Walter(Bud) and (Nelia) Salter, McDonald,TN; sons, Greg Hallmark,Virginia and Dale Hallmark,Florida. Left behind to cherish memories brother, T.J. (Babe) and (Norma) Salter, Tampa, FL; cousin, Annette(Teeny) Jones, Tampa,FL; daughter-in-law, Brenda Hallmark Franklin, VA; granddaughters, Sherri Cockerham and Family, NC and Jennifer Ciccarello and Family, VA; Family and Friends. Peanut was born on August 5, 1927 in Tampa, FL where she lived for 91 years up until April 2019 she moved to McDonald, Tn with her niece(Jeannie...

Leon Keith Smith, 63, of Birchwood, TN, Ducktown, TN, and Dublin, GA passed away on December 28, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1958 in Macon, GA to the late Claude Leon Smith and Wynelle Mimbs Smith. Keith's true passion in his life was his faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a devoted man of God who studied His word for hours each day. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Keith was a pastor of many churches throughout his 43 years in the ministry. He served in many cities and towns all through GA and TN, alongside his wife, Ava. He preached God's word, played piano, sang in the choir and in small groups. He also was choir director and led...

Walter Ericson Mease, 68, passed on December 7, 2021. He was born April 16, 1953, in Burkes Falls, Ontario, Canada. He became a citizen at the age of one when he entered the US with his parents, Dorothy Walters Mease of Morristown, TN, and Edward Calfee Mease, Jr. of Hayesville, NC. Eric was a skilled carpenter and roofer, generous to those in need, an avid fisherman, a lover of music and the arts, a poet, a faithful feeder of the birds, engaged in the study of science and history, and known for his sense of humor and distinctive laugh. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his grandparents, Stella Durman Walters, Arlie George Walters, Jessie Passmore Mease and Edward Calfee...

John H. Lowe Jr. aka "Skinny" age 30, of Maryville, Tn passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at a disclosed location in Maryville, Tn. He was born December 24,1990, he was the son of John H. Lowe Sr. And Amy L. Hernandez. John is proceeded in death by: Grandparents James E. Lowe Sr. and Marjorie Joan Lowe of Tennessee, Grandmother, Rosemary Renaud, of New York, Stepmother, Marlene Moore, Of Tennessee, and uncle and niece, Jason Renaud and Kaylea Renaud, of Tennessee. John is survived by his daughter Spirit Shay Marie Myers, his father John H. Lowe Sr., and mother and stepfather, Amy L. Hernandez and Juan Marban, Sisters and brothers in law, Montana and Junior Nino, Makayla and Wade...