Leonard N. "Nick" Cotter, Jr., age 89, of Maryville, went peacefully to his eternal home on Friday morning, April 2, 2021. He was a native of Oklahoma and a tribal citizen of the Wyandotte Nation. He met his loving wife of 65 years, Martha, at Oklahoma State University where he received his degree in civil engineering. He served his country in Korea with the US Army. Nick worked for Shell Oil Company in New Orleans, LA for 20 years. He then worked for a consulting firm, Project Associates, Inc., where he retired as vice president of engineering. After experiencing one too many hurricanes, Nick and Martha moved from Mandeville, LA to Lenoir City, TN in 2006. Three years ago, they relocated to...

Lewis E. White age 87 of Friendsville. The family announces with great sadness the passing of Lewis Edward White on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He has left his earthly home to spend eternity in Heaven. He was of the Baptist faith. Lewis was a U. S. Army Retired Sgt FCE7 with 20 years of service. Serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a NRA Patriot Life Member, serving as a Range Safety Officer, High Power Certified Coach and a Distinguished Rifleman President's Hundred Member. Lewis was an avid collector of M1 Garand rifles with an extensive collection. Lewis loved traveling across the country and abroad with his late wife, Opal. Married for 63 years, the love, support and...

William Wayne "Billy" Stafford went to Heaven on Tuesday morning, February 16, 2021 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Billy enjoyed riding his motorcycle, bowling, hunting and golf. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. M. and Ruth Stafford, and sister, Mary Mills. Survived by his wife, Judy Stafford; daughter, Deetra Toone; daughter and son-in-law, Tabitha and Kevin Miller; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Debbie Stafford; sister, Sherry Gunn; sister and brother-in-law, Kelly and Tom Forsythe; nieces and nephews along with hundreds of friends throughout several states that became part of his family. The family will receive...

James A. Southwick, 79, formerly of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away February 11, 2021 at Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN. He was born February 18, 1941, in Painesville, Ohio, the son of Donald E. and Nellie (Kampf) Southwick, and had been a resident of Brighton, TN for 21 years. He was a 1959 graduate of West Geauga High School, Chesterland, Ohio. On August 18, 1967, he married the love of his life, Ruth Williams, and together they shared 53 wonderful years. He worked at API Instruments Company in Chesterland, Ohio, Warner & Swasey Company in Cleveland, Ohio, and the last 21 years at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN. A member of Crossroads Community Church of the...

Lynn Carter "Carty" Fox, age 73, of Clinton, TN, fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee as well as a retired Major in the U. S. Army. Carty was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Delores "Losie" Fox. He is survived by his wife, Dolly Fox; son and daughter-in-law, Seth and Melissa Fox; grandson, Bryce Fox; daughter, Jordan Fox and her fianc?, Dustin Dyer. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 29th at St. Nektarios Orthodox Church. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Nektarios Orthodox Church, 11525 US-321 North,...

Mary J. Parker, age 85 of Lenoir City, went to be with the Lord on January 21,2021. Mary was a founding member of First Baptist Church Tellico Village where she was a part of the building committee. She was a bookkeeper at Henegar Motor Company in McMinnville, TN and also Miller Motor Company in Loudon and Jim White Chevrolet in Lenoir City. Before a starting a family business, Parker & Sons Furniture & Carpet from 1977 to 1989. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her hobbies were being a gardener, expert seamstress and homemaker. When she retired to Tellico Village she enjoyed golf and participating in her church. Mary was also a world traveler who...

On Saturday, January 16th, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital, Ronald Colen Simmons, resident of Madisonville, TN, formerly Lexington, SC, passed away at the age of 77. Ron will be sadly missed by his son, Ronald Van Simmons with his wife, Vicky, and daughter, Tanya Tillman with her husband, Joe, along with his son, Rodney Spires and daughter-in-law, Jamie Spires. He will also be missed by all his grandchildren: Summer, Faith, Sawyer Grace, Walker, Dalton, Taylor, and Tyler. Also by his sister-in-law Sharon Meador and her husband John, and sister-in-laws Tammie Taylor and Melissa Oaks. He will be forever remembered by everyone who knew him. Ron was predeceased by his father, Van Simmons, his...

William Date "D. J." Phillips Jr. - age 80 of Maryville passed away January 2, 2021. He was a retired diesel mechanic with Harrison Construction. D. J. loved to work in his yard, gardening, motor sports and he loved his neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents, W. D. Phillips Sr. and Eula Phillips. Survived by his wife, Della Housley Phillips; stepdaughter, Jeanette; brothers, Andy, Richard and Joe Phillips; sisters, Vicky Greene and Toni Patterson; several nieces and nephews including special nephew, Jackie Housley and wife, Janie and special friend, David Pickens. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 16th and proceed to the...

Teresa Epling Schwartz - age 58 of Lenoir City, TN passed away January 1, 2021. She was a physical therapy assistant at Little Tennessee Valley Educational Co-Op. Teresa loved the outdoors, camping, and enjoyed hiking with her Women Hikers of the Smoky's Club. She was a talented photographer. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Cyrus and Kate Epling. Teresa is survived by her husband of 10 years, Richard Schwartz; son, Andrew Helton (Amanda Alama); daughter Lauren Johnson (Robert); grandchildren: Alahna Helton, Asher and Anderson Helton, Audrey, Gage, Noah, and Ollie Johnson; mother, Janice Mitchell; brothers, Joseph Mannette and Brian Mitchell; sister, Diana Mitchell and special...

Teresa Epling Schwartz - age 58 of Lenoir City, TN passed away January 1, 2021. She was a physical therapy assistant at Little Tennessee Valley Educational Co-Op. Teresa loved the outdoors, camping, and enjoyed hiking with her Women Hikers of the Smoky's Club. She was a talented photographer. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Cyrus and Kate Epling. Teresa is survived by her husband of 10 years, Richard Schwartz; son, Andrew Helton (Amanda Alama); daughter Lauren Johnson (Robert); grandchildren: Alahna Helton, Asher and Anderson Helton, Audrey, Gage, Noah, and Ollie Johnson; mother, Janice Mitchell; brothers, Joseph Mannette and Brian Mitchell; sister, Diana Mitchell and special...

Robert James Griffin "Bob", age 76 of Greenback, formerly of Columbus, OH went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2020. Bob was a veteran of the Ohio National Guard. He was a member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church where he was very active serving in the children's and prison ministry. Bob's spiritual birthday was November 17, 1973. He enjoyed woodworking and golf. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Ethel Griffin and sister, Mary Mohr. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Griffin; son and daughter-in-law, James and Suzanne Griffin; grandchildren, Dylan James and wife, Dana, Heather Suzanne Farabaugh and husband, Alex; siblings, George Griffin (Georgia), Barbara...

Patricia Lou Rogers, Maryville TN, born January 4, 1953 and peacefully passed on November 28, 2020, at the age of 67. Patty studied at Walter State Community College. She worked as a member of the Advantage Solutions Mars/Wrigley Team. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward Rogers and Theo Aldine Long Rogers. Survived by her sisters, Rebecca Ann Rogers and Nancy Jane Rogers Delozier; nieces and nephews: Jason White, Joe Delozier, Michelle Duvall Grinsteiner, and Stephane Duvall Broach; many great nieces and great nephews. A special "Thank You" to Blount Memorial Hospice Staff, Asbury Place Nursing Staff, AJ Lawson, and Lucinda (Chaplain). A Celebration of Life will be held...

Sara Ruth Moffett Hudson, age 91 of Lenoir City - born September 3, 1929 left this Earth to meet her Lord and Savior on November 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Claude Earl Hudson; parents, Monroe and Ruby Moffett; brothers, Edd and Glenn Moffett. Survived by her son, Mark Hudson of Lenoir City; daughters and sons-in-law, Janel ( Fred) Hawthorne of Charlottesville, VA, Libby (Tim) Lennex of Loudon, Lorri (Gary) Williams of Jacksboro; brothers: Taft (Maxine) Moffett of Spring City, Kenneth (Linda) Moffett of Cleveland, Boyd Moffett of Spring City; sisters: Lorene Porter of Spring City, Imogene (Ken) Pendleton of Cleveland, Addie (Paul) Tallent of Spring...

George E. Solomon age 86 of Lenoir City, TN formerly of Springfield, IL passed away November 25, 2020. George served in the U. S. Army for 4 years. He was a life long member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #218. George was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Carole Solomon. Survived by his daughter, Tracy Hawk (Dr. David Hawk); grandchildren, Taylor and Chandler Hawk; stepson, Steven Jones (Pat) and their family; and a host of friends from The Party Pub. George will always be remembered for his boisterous laugh and bright smile. No public services will be held. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir...

George E. Solomon age 86 of Lenoir City, TN formerly of Springfield, IL passed away November 25, 2020. George served in the U. S. Army for 4 years. He was a life long member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #218. George was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Carole Solomon. Survived by his daughter, Tracy Hawk (Dr. David Hawk); grandchildren, Taylor and Chandler Hawk; stepson, Steven Jones (Pat) and their family. George will always be remembered for his boisterous laugh and bright smile. No public services will be held. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City, TN is in charge of arrangements. ...

Charlsie Spencer Wright age 90 of Blount County passed away November 10, 2020. She was a member Unitia Free Holiness Church where she played the piano and taught children's Sunday school. Charlsie had a 40 year career at ALCOA (Aluminum Company of America). Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth D. Wright; parents, Hester Louise and Thomas Carl Spencer; brothers, Kenneth Ross Spencer, Raymond Arthur Spencer and Donald Endsley Spencer, and sister, Barbara Spencer Morton. She is survived by her sisters: Gene Spencer Roberts, Clara Spencer Dunlap, Vivian Spencer Cloninger, Sharon Spencer McKamey, and Betty Spencer Salada; many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 1...

Nina Ruth Russell Thompson age 78 of Sweetwater formerly of Greenback passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Friday, October 16, 2020. Nina was a very special mom, mamaw, sister, aunt and friend. She was of the Baptist faith. Nina was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Buck R.Thompson; parents, Jim Russell, Ida and Bob Saylor; sisters, Margaret Vaughn, Betty Phillips and Barbara Price; brothers, James G. Russell and William A. Russell and many more beloved family members. Survived by her, daughters and sons-in-law, Marybelle and Derrill Goines of Loudon, Judy and Eugene Tadlock all of Sweetwater, Margaret Jean and Johnny Shubert of...

Marianne Hodgin Weston age 83 of Greenback, TN passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Marianne was a member of Sciote Cambridge City Sorority. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Lenoir City. Marianne was a retired school teacher where she taught English and Home Economics for 33 years. She enjoyed teaching her Junior High students. Marianne loved to knit and helped knit blankets for the Linus Project. She also enjoyed playing Mahjong. Preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Magdeline Maloney Hodge. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, David Weston; son, Scott Weston of Indiana and brother, Dennis Hodgin of Connecticut. The family will receive friends from...

David H. Callaway, age 79, of Lenoir City, TN passed away September 13th, 2020. David was a member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. He served in the Army and worked many years in the insurance industry. David was a volunteer at Fort Loudoun Medical Center, on the cancer floor. He was a dedicated supporter of Young Life ministries. David had a deep and unwavering faith in Jesus that defined his life and shepherded his family. David most loved spending time with his family and his friends. David is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sue; daughters, Karen Callaway and Kristin Ford, and her husband, Joe Ford; grandchildren, Jared and Amy Smith, Kelsey and Shawn Walker, Holly and Johnny...

Samuel D. Mays, A.K.A. "Sambo" age 59 of Mohawk, TN was called home by the Lord on September 8, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. He loved to watch his Tennessee Vols, play golf, go to casino's and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Sam was employed by UCOR at X-10 and prior to that he worked at Kingston Steam Plant by Union Local #270, which he was a proud member for over 20 years. Sam was a very loving and giving person and will be greatly missed by his family. "Fly High and Rest in Peace Papaw Sambo". Sam was born in Dayton, TN on March 28, 1961 to parents, Ralph and Virginia Mays who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Glenn...

Johnnie Louise Wilson Frye - age 87 of Sweetwater, formerly of Lenoir City, passed away on August 21, 2020 at her home. Johnnie attended New Providence Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Johnnie was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Lee Frye; father of her children, John Wilson; mother, Lucy Erwin; brothers: Thomas Proaps, Jr., Charles Ray Proaps and Melvin Proaps; She is survived by her children: James Lynn Wilson (Kim) , Patricia Shepherd (Alen), Shannon Parsons (Les), Lily Maryanna Bryant (Carl), Margaret Deanna Johnson (Michael); 13 grandchildren: Rebecca Kinsler, Vanessa McMahan, Katie Long, Daniel Allen Shepherd, Jessica Fachman,...