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Robert P. Youmans, age 71, of Tellico Plains, TN, formerly of Fairport, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Campbell Youmans; two daughters, Guinevere and Alaina; one granddaughter, Lilly; three brothers, Edward (Rose), Kenneth (Ramona) and Gene (Ann), and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. Donations in Bob's memory may be made to a Parks Department or a Veterans Charity of your choice. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com.

Lloyd Butler Finley, 97, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2022. He was born to Bert and Stella (Butler) Finley on January 12, 1925 in Salem, MO. Lloyd graduated from Salem Senior High School, Salem, MO in 1942. It was there he met his soulmate, Loretta Pearl Hoover. They were not married until October 30, 1945 though as Lloyd joined the Navy at 17 years old to serve his country in World War II. He was on a PT boat in both the Aleutian Islands and the South Pacific before returning home in 1946. Lloyd remained in the reserves and was called back to the Korean War from 1951 - 1953. Between the wars, Lloyd attended business school to study accounting in St...

Daniel "Danny" Underwood was 73 when he shuffled into Heaven to be welcomed by his mother and father, Clarence and Ruth Underwood as well as his brothers, Darrell Underwood, John Billy Underwood, Mike Underwood, Doug Underwood, Bob Underwood, Ronnie Underwood and sisters, Lavenia McNew and Donna McKamey. Danny was born in Roane County and at age 18 joined the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany and served his country honorably. Upon his return, he moved to Ohio where he was a truck driver for many years, and later moved back home to Tennessee and began his career with CO-OP until his retirement after 32 years of service. Danny was an avid traveler, and he loved the ocean....

Elizabeth Maxine "Liz" Webber, 86, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on February 23, 2022, following a lengthy illness. She was born on September 4, 1935, in Jamestown, OH. Liz was the daughter of H. Russell and Pearl (Morrow) Spahr of Xenia, OH. She attended Albion College in Michigan where she met and married G. Robert Webber of Jackson, MI in 1956. Liz earned her bachelor's degree in education from Boston University in 1959. Returning to Michigan, she gave birth to a daughter, Barbara, in 1959 and a son, Michael, in 1961. When her children were school age, Liz was invited to join the Lowell, MI school staff where she served 24 years as a first-grade...

John "Shorty" Straney, 61, of Corryton TN formally Whitesville Ky, passed away Wednesday February 9, 2022, at his home. He was born December 27, 1960, in Owensboro, KY, to the late Aaron Hugh Straney and Anna Earl Straney. John retired from the City of Owensboro after 18 years. He loved anything outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. John was a member of the East TN Bigfoot group and loved getting in his truck and riding around on backroads for hours. Most of all he loved spending time with his family more than anything. John is preceded in death by his daughter, Stacey and former wife, Debbie. He is survived by his wife, Janet; sons, John (Juanita) Straney and Jake (Whitney) Straney;...

On February 6, 2022, Roy went home, where he longed to be in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. He departed from his home in Wartburg, TN, under the care of UT Hospice, and with his wife, Marcia, at his bedside. Roy was born on February 2, 1952, in Nashville to William and Marjorie Ridley. An older brother, "Bill", was awaiting his arrival back at home in Smyrna, TN. All three of his immediate family members predeceased Roy. After a life as a travelling musician with multiple addictions, Roy found himself in TDOC custody in 1985 with a life sentence for a violent crime. Roy was born-again in Christ on March 15, 1987. The Lord drew him to Himself and showered his heart with the...

On February 6, 2022, Roy went home, where he longed to be in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. He departed from his home in Wartburg, TN, under the care of UT Hospice, and with his wife, Marcia, at his bedside. Roy was born on February 2, 1952, in Nashville to William and Marjorie Ridley. An older brother, "Bill", was awaiting his arrival back at home in Smyrna, TN. All three of his immediate family members predeceased Roy. After a life as a travelling musician with multiple addictions, Roy found himself in TDOC custody in 1985 with a life sentence for a violent crime. Roy was born-again in Christ on March 15, 1987. The Lord drew him to Himself and showered his heart with the...

Many things have - or rather, had - gone into creating the person that I was: From my Birth family, I learned tolerance, and a love of peace (but not by example). From the United States Air Force, I learned to love travel. From the United States Army, I learned that the military life was not for me. The Southern Baptist Convention taught me religion, but Orthodoxy taught me Christ. Somewhere between the two, Gospel Outreach taught me the love of Community. But it was from hard experiences that I learned the ways of this world. If indeed I have yet. My first wife taught me all the lessons I didn't bother learning from my birth family and refreshed my memory of the ones I'd forgotten. My...

Beverly Ann Maple Reed, 72, of Knoxville, TN, passed away February 2, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born September 26, 1949 and spent her early years in Oklahoma. Beverly lived for many years in Knoxville, TN, then moved to Cary, NC, and Wilmington, NC, before returning to Knoxville, TN, in 2018. A graduate of Oklahoma State University, she spent her life caring for others as a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, teacher, counselor, and mentor. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lavona Maple, and son, Joshua Reed. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Don Reed; son and daughter-in-law, Hai and Lynn Pham; daughter, Jennifer...

Avis Evely Heger of Knoxville, TN, formally of Holland, Michigan and Huntington, West Virginia, died January 29, 2022. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa on March 21, 1934, to John Henry Evely and Vera Draper Evely. Avis was a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa earning her master's in fine arts, and was proud to have studied with Carlos Salzedo in Maine. She was the principal harpist with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and Huntington Chamber Orchestra. In 1961, Avis married Theodore Charles Heger who preceded her in death in October 2018, and together they had two children. Avis was active with the Women's Club, PTA, and the Faculty Wives of Marshall University where Ted was a music...

Avis Evely Heger of Knoxville, TN, formally of Holland, Michigan and Huntington, West Virginia, died January 29, 2022. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa on March 21, 1934, to John Henry Evely and Vera Draper Evely. Avis was a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa earning her master's in fine arts, and was proud to have studied with Carlos Salzedo in Maine. She was the principal harpist with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and Huntington Chamber Orchestra. In 1961, Avis married Theodore Charles Heger who preceded her in death in October 2018, and together they had two children. Avis was active with the Women's Club, PTA, and the Faculty Wives of Marshall University where Ted was a music...

On Saturday evening at 11p.m., on January 22, 2022, at Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, Rebecca Louise Watkins, age 67, took her final labored breath on this earth and her first perfectly healed one in the presence of her Savior. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nancy Jean (Watrous) Watkins and James Edward Watkins, and brothers, James Chester "Chuck" Watkins and Clifford Edward "Eddie" Watkins. Beck is survived by many who loved her, including best friend, Debbie Key, Conan and Brandee Vandergriff and goddaughter, Abbey, goddaughter, Emmaleigh and Jacob Wyrick, and Melanie, goddaughter, Rebecca and Mark Nitzband, and Mireya; nephews, Ryan and Jeremy Watkins, Ben...

Tim Patrick Magargle, age 64, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was born January 3, 1958, in Warren, Ohio. Tim is preceded in death by his mother, Marian Magargle. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Cindy Pelo Magargle; daughters, Amber Magargle and Ashley Magargle; grandson, Boden Jardet; father, Alfred Magargle; 4 sisters; 3 brothers, and many other family and friends. Tim worked for CSX Transportation for 36 years and held the position of Roadmaster before retiring in 2015. He loved sports, especially football and basketball, and was an avid Ohio State and Cleveland Browns fan. Tim was also a member of Black Oaks Baptist Church. He will be...

Douglas Stevens Button passed away at home on January 13, 2022 in Maryville, TN at the age of 77 years old. He was the husband of Barbara Jean Button and they shared 13 years of marriage. Born in Chicago, Illinois he was the son of long time Sears Roebuck and Co marketing executive, James W Button and wife Lurena Stubbs Button. He was a graduate of New Trier high school, Parsons College and had many fascinating careers including Whirlpool Corporation, police officer, business owner, bladesmith and jack of all trades. Doug was a Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge in Slidell, Louisiana, member of Beech Grove Baptist church and Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America. He was known to...

Richard (Dick) Scott age 89, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife, Denise, sister- in-law Debra Cathey and caregiver, Vanessa Houk by his side on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, after an extended illness. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif to John Richard Scott of Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland and Medora May Alexander of Los Angeles, Calif. Richard (Dick Scott) was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 170 in Pico Rivera, Calif. from 1961 to present. He became Business Manager of Local 170 in 1966 until 1986 at which time his was asked to become Vice President of Production Workers at the Sheet Metal Workers International (SMART) office in Washington, DC. Dick retired in...

William (Bill) Mynatt died Monday morning, January 10, 2022, with his daughter by his side. He was born in Knoxville on June 10, 1934. Bill grew up in Maryville and graduated from Maryville High School and attended East Tennessee State University. From 1958 until 1960 Bill served in the U.S. Army, including duty in Wurzburg, Germany, as a Military Policeman. Following an Honorable Discharge, he and his brother, Arthur (Doc) opened Knox Used Truck Exchange. In 1967 Bill Joined Reeder Chevrolet where he made many friends for the next 30 years. Bill is preceded in death by his daughter, Mary LeAnn Mynatt; parents, Ewin and Martha Mynatt; brothers, Arthur and Ben Mynatt; four brothers-in-law,...

Joey Lee Ratledge, age 46, of Friendsville, TN, met his savior on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 11:21a.m. He was a father, son, brother, uncle, and cousin. Joey leaves behind his nine children; one granddaughter; mother, Teresa Ratledge; six siblings, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his fathers, Sidney Ray Ratledge and Jacky Burkhart, and son, JR. Joey was many things, big hearted, selfless, comical, and loyal to his UT football team. above all loved his family and friends dearly. He will always be remembered most importantly as a hero and true volunteer for being an organ donor which saved eight lives. A Celebration of Joey's Life will be held at Chilhowee View...

Nancy Yakobiszyn's wild ride ended on December 29, 2021, in Knoxville, TN. Originally from Rome, NY, she lived most of her life in Riverhead, NY, and St. Augustine, FL. Nancy was a devoted daughter, dedicated elementary school teacher, a peerless host, and a captivating entertainer. She loved her husband, Frank Auletti, enough to marry him twice; ultimately only Frank's death separated them. Nancy made friends quickly and kept them for life. She was equally proud of her passion for music, love of the theater, and rejection of boundaries that did not suit her sensibilities. In addition to her husband Frank, Nancy was preceded in death by her sister, Sonia Mackey. She leaves behind her...

Nancy Yakobiszyn's wild ride ended on December 29, 2021, in Knoxville, TN. Originally from Rome, NY, she lived most of her life in Riverhead, NY, and St. Augustine, FL. Nancy was a devoted daughter, dedicated elementary school teacher, a peerless host, and a captivating entertainer. She loved her husband, Frank Auletti, enough to marry him twice; ultimately only Frank's death separated them. Nancy made friends quickly and kept them for life. She was equally proud of her passion for music, love of the theater, and rejection of boundaries that did not suit her sensibilities. In addition to her husband Frank, Nancy was preceded in death by her sister, Sonia Mackey. She leaves behind her...

Katherine Elizabeth Gurtis was born April 23, 1993 in Omaha Nebraska to Amy Gurtis and Tim Gurtis. After a long courageous battle with cancer she succumbed on December 23, 2021 with her family by her side. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Gene (Cotton) and Shera Gurtis; and her maternal grandmother, Karen Schall. Katie leaves behind to celebrate her life, parents Amy Gurtis (Todd McMann) and Tim Gurtis; grandfather, Jim Schall ; uncles David Schall (Christine) and Tom Gurtis (Debbie); aunts Kathy Howenstine (David) and Jana Gurtis ; and many friends and relatives. Katie attended Brownell Talbot Preparatory School where she gained her love for all things French and...

Joshuwa "Josh" Franklin Self passed away on December 22, 2021, at the age of 41 after a 3-year battle with Stage 4 rectal cancer. He worked at Covenant Health for over 20 years with the last half of his career spent in the IT Department. He also handled IT services for Buckhead Construction on a part-time basis for over 15 years. He loved computers, movies, Dr. Pepper, good food, friends and family. He was a compassionate, kind, generous, passionate, loving man with a great sense of humor, infectious laugh and a wonderful smile. Even though our time was too short with him, we are so blessed for the time we were given. Josh was preceded in death by grandparents, Glenn and Otho Self, Charles...