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Ruby E. Drinnen - age 90 of Strawberry Plains completed her journey on Earth and arrived in Heaven on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church and a graduate of Sevier County High School and Carson Newman College (University). Ruby was a longtime educator for Riverdale School and Sunnyview School. The family would also like to offer a special thanks to the staff of Smoky Mountain Hospice and the staff at Jefferson Park at Dandridge for their loving care. Preceded in death by parents, Amos and Frances Evelyn Drinnen; brother, Delmar Ray Drinnen; sister, Roberta Drinnen Jones and her husband Cecil; sister-in-law, Ruby Lee Drinnen. Survived by siblings, Leon...

Miss Ruby E. Drinnen - age 90 of Strawberry Plains completed her journey on earth and arrived in Heaven on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Member of Beech Springs Baptist Church. I have no doubt that there were shouts on the Hills of Glory as she was welcomed home. The people that Miss Ruby positively impacted in her lifetime were too many to count. As she quietly whispered her way through life, Miss Ruby gave unconditional love to her students and to her family. Her 38 years at the Knox County School System were so special. It was as if she became a member of that community and each child held a place in her heart. Years after her retirement, Miss Ruby still talked fondly about those youngsters...

Douglas Scott Shackelford - age 56 of Strawberry Plains was peacefully delivered safely into the hands of Jesus on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was a member of Holston Baptist Church. Douglas inspired people through his suffering and dependence on God. Preceded in death by mother, Maxine Shackelford. Survived by father, Samuel (Karen) Shackelford; sister, Cynthia (Robin) Smelcer; best friend and "brother of the heart", Jerry Skelton; dear friend, Randy Suthers; dog, Harley; horses, Missy and Walker; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, July 30, 2021, at Bridges Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 7:00 PM with Rev. Toby...

Wade C. Miller - age 87 formerly of Nashville was born July 7, 1933 in Johnson City, TN and moved on to rest and enjoy dessert on Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Knoxville, TN. Wade graduated from Science Hill High School in 1952 where he ran track and played baseball. He graduated from East Tennessee State College (University) in 1956. While at ETSU, he was a member of the ROTC and served in the US Army Reserves, was president of the junior class, and was a founding member of the East Tennessee chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After graduation, Wade served in the US Army and was stationed at Ft. Benning, GA and Ft. Lewis, WA. He served in the Army from November 25, 1956 through March...

Maxie Ozelle Holland - age 83 of Strawberry Plains went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 21, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. Ozelle was a member of Strawberry Plains United Methodist Church. She was also a graduate of Mosheim High School Class of 1955 and graduate of University of TN in accounting. Ozelle never met a stranger. Her interests included gardening and educating. Preceded in death by parents, Theodore and Mattie Lee Dixon. Survived by husband, Hersel E. Holland; son, Dr. Mark (Karen) Holland; and niece, Paula Ruth Noe. The family will receive friends 1:00-3:00 PM Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Bridges Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 3:00 PM with Rev....

William Lawrence Kolb - age 93 of Corryton passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Renaissance Terrace in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to Lorenz & Helen (Reckenthin) Kolb on June 25, 1927. Following completion of grade 11, he joined the United States Navy in 1945. He served 1.5 years in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. After returning home, he went to work at General Motors in the Engineering Department and retired after 31 years. He was a kind and gentle soul with deep spiritual faith. Over the years while living in Ohio, Bill & his wife, Dorothy, cared for 27 newborns, and many teenagers through the Greene County Foster Care Services. He and his...

Gary Wayne Dillie - age 54 of Corryton went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Gary was saved and baptized at Block Springs Baptist Church at a young age. He was self-employed as a drywall mason. Preceded in death by parents, Jack and Hazel Dillie; grandmother, Rose Gray; and brother, Kenny Dillie. Survived by fianc?, Donna Ellis; sister and brother-in-law, Tim and Susie Pratt; and several nieces and nephews. "We pray you are at peace now that your struggles are over." Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

Louise Crouch Dills passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the age of 95. She was of strong Episcopalian faith. Louise especially enjoyed camping and visiting with her good friend, Ralph Hancock, with whom she gathered weekly, to hear her friends and musicians make music. Preceded in death by her parents; spouse, Thomas Edward Dills; sons, Roger L. Hoover, Thomas J. Hoover, Lester N. Hoover; and her brother. Survived by son, George M. (Eartha) Hoover of Statesville, North Carolina; grandsons, Lester Neal (Amy) Hoover, Jr., Thomas Hollis Hoover, Brandon Hoover, and Dusty Hoover; four granddaughters; one great granddaughter; God daughters, Mae Hall, Shannon Chambers, Ora Mae Merritt,...

Wendell P. Liemohn, Ph.D, Retired Captain, U. S. Navy passed away on May 7, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 21, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 6900 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN. A Military Honors Salute will follow and then the family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall with refreshments served. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

Wendell Philip Liemohn of Louisville, TN, passed on to his Heavenly Home on Friday, May 7, 2021, at the age of 86. He was born on August 4, 1934 to Edwin and Clara Halvorson Liemohn in Fargo, North Dakota, where his father was on the faculty of Oak Grove Academy. At the age of three he moved with his sister and parents to Rochester, New York, where his father attained a Master of Arts degree at Eastman School of Music. From there they moved to Waverly, Iowa, where his father accepted a position as the head of the music department and director of the choir at Wartburg College, a Lutheran college. He lived there for 18 years, as his father obtained a Doctor of Sacred Music at Union...

Jeffrey Allen Harbin of Rutledge, TN, born June 13, 1966 and raised in Knoxville, passed away peacefully at his home on March 25, 2021 at the age of 54. He was a 1984 Graduate of Holston High School and attended Walter State Community College. He was a member of Roseberry Baptist Church. Jeff was preceded in death by grandparents, Wesley and Margaret Harbin, and Margaret Combs; and fathers-in-law, Joe Wilder and Jerry Gray. Jeff is survived by his precious wife of 27 years, Kim; son and best friend, Austin; (bonus sons, Brett and Landry Stanton, Seth Nelson, Evan Collins, Austin and Alex Hayes, and DaVontae Moore); (bonus daughters, Valerie "Big George" Stanton Wilson, Kaitlin Springfield...

Carl Ray Brown (Poppy) - age 66 of Rutledge passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Poppy loved spending time with his family, the Vols, and riding his Harley. He was a member of Lea Springs Baptist Church. He was retired from the City of Morristown Public Works. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Marion Brown; brothers, Alan Brown and Wayne Brown; and sister, Ann Collins. He leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, DeRonda Sue Brown; son, Quinton (Christi) Brown of Rutledge; daughter, Carla Blackmon (fianc?e- Brandon Lain) of Johnson City; grandchildren, Morgan Brown, Marissa Brown, Brandon Collins, Dawson Brown, and Kendrick Avery; special nephew,...

Carl Ray Brown (Poppy) - age 66 of Rutledge passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Poppy loved spending time with his family, the Vols, and riding his Harley. He was a member of Lea Springs Baptist Church. He was retired from the City of Morristown Public Works. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Marion Brown; brothers, Alan Brown and Wayne Brown; and sister, Ann Collins. He leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, DeRonda Sue Brown; son, Quinton (Christi) Brown of Rutledge; daughter, Carla Blackmon (fianc?e- Brandon Lain) of Johnson City; grandchildren, Morgan Brown, Marissa Brown, Brandon Collins, Dawson Brown, and Kendrick Avery; special nephew,...

Carolyn Sue Taylor - age 78 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Member of Fairview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Mildred Griffith. Survived by son, Steven O. (Carol) Taylor; daughters, Danielle (David) McDonald, Malinda (John) Cornelison; grandchildren, Brandon (Brittney) McDonald, Hayden McDonald, Ayricka Cornelison, Ashtyn Cornelison, Aubrey Cornelison, Janese Chase, Jarred (Lenisa) Clemons, Julia (Andrew) Cate; great grandchildren, Ziek Cate, Ayla Cate, Lacy Lekas, and Annie Clemons; and brothers, Gary (Judy) Griffith, Rick Griffith. The family will receive friends 2:00-3:00 PM Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Fairview Baptist Church followed by a...

Tyler Nicholas Tonucci - age 31 of Salem CT gains his angel wings as he passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved fishing. Family was "No. 1" to him. His three favorite places to fish were The Great Smoky Mountains, Salmon River, and his most favorite, Kure Beach, NC where he and his grandfather would fish and talk about old times. Preceded in death by grandmother, Judith Ann Tonucci. Survived by parents, Norman Robert (Karen Lynn) Tonucci, Jr. and Samantha Dee Tonucci; grandfather, Norman Robert Tonucci, Sr.; brothers, Corey Patrick (Brice) Tonucci; niece, Tylee Jude Tonucci, nephew, Jake Brown; and numerous aunts, uncles and...

Zee Blanton - age 80, of Knoxville passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021. He was born in Jonesborough, Tennessee though he spent his years in Greeneville & Knoxville. Zee retired from Children's Hospital after working many years in law enforcement as a police officer. He is preceded in death by his parents Herman & Naomi Blanton. He is survived by his wife Teresa, his Brother CL Blanton as well as his children and grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4pm till 6pm on Wednesday March 17th, at the Andrew Johnson Clubhouse in Greeneville TN followed by a Celebration of Life service at 6:30pm.

Zee Blanton - age 80, of Knoxville passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021. He was born in Jonesborough, Tennessee though he spent his years in Greeneville & Knoxville. Zee retired from Children's Hospital after working many years in law enforcement as a police officer. He is preceded in death by his parents Herman & Naomi Blanton. He is survived by his wife Teresa, his Brother CL Blanton as well as his children and grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4pm till 6pm on Wednesday March 17th, at the Andrew Johnson Clubhouse in Greeneville TN followed by a Celebration of Life service at 6:30pm.

Kimberley Marie King - age 63 of Harriman went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Of the Christian faith. Kimberley was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by mother, Charlotte Vandergriff; and brother, Eric Vandergriff. Survived by husband, Gary King; children, Devon Hailey, Glenda Hailey, and Tiffany Hailey; father, Claude Vandergriff; grandchildren, Austin Washington, Grace Hailey, Addyson Bell, Jake Freeman, and Parker Seaton. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

Lola Leidel - went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Tampa, Florida at the age of 92. She will be remembered as a hard-working, dedicated, and fun-loving mother. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Amanda Warren; siblings, Neil, Vern, Jay, Dee, and Buddy. Survived by six children, Laura (Ron) Gladieux, Matthew-Bud (Glenda) Leidel, Veronika -Lynn (Rodney) Hall, Kim (George) Owen, Michelle Wilde, Sandy Baylor; grandchildren, Joey, Alexis, Rex Totten, Dustin Miller, Lisa Eliopoulos, Matthew Leidel, Robert Leidel, Cheyenne Wilde; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Myrtle Hoskins, Rosia Johnson, Kitty Foster. Funeral services took place at Bridges Funeral Home in...

Jo Anne Campbell Shipe - age 86, of Blaine, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at her home. Jo Anne was born June 3, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee. She moved to Blaine, Tennessee in 1991, helped found the Blaine library, and became a well known and loved member of the community and her church. Preceded in death by husband, Paul Theron Shipe; and son, Paul Campbell Shipe. Survived by son, Raymond Cornell Shipe; and grandchildren, Alexander Gibson Shipe and Emma Catherine Shipe. The receiving of friends will be held 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, March 12, 2021, at Bridges Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 7:00 PM. The burial will be held at Block Springs Baptist Church Cemetery on...

Jerry L. Collins - age 79 of Knoxville was called home to our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Jerry was born on July 5, 1941 in Knoxville, TN and graduated from East High School. He joined the Army and then the Air Force dutifully serving more than twenty years before retiring as a decorated Master Sergeant in 1980. He then carried on with excellence in a second career at Friden. Jerry enjoyed traveling and was able to do so for both of his career choices. He lived in many places, but his home was always Knoxville, and he was an avid Vols fan. He was a fountain of knowledge, never quitting learning, and is remembered fondly by his spirited, intelligent, and humorous...