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Darcie O. Carroll McCool passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on June 13, 2023 in Townsend, Tennessee. She was born on January 26, 1934 in Pickens County, Alabama. In 1951 she married Wesley Dorris McCool and had three children; Candy Kay, Wesley Eugene (Gene) and Jerry Randal (Randy). She worked and retired from Seminole Manufacturing in Columbus, MS. She spent many days quilting and working in her garden. In 1996, she and her husband moved to Sweetwater, Tennessee and later moved to Townsend where she resided until her death. She was a member of Wears Valley First Baptist Church in Sevierville, Tennessee where she attended faithfully. She was a loving wife,...

Darcie O. Carroll McCool passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on June 13, 2023 in Townsend, Tennessee. She was born on January 26, 1934 in Pickens County, Alabama. In 1951 she married Wesley Dorris McCool and had three children; Candy Kay, Wesley Eugene (Gene) and Jerry Randal (Randy). She worked and retired from Seminole Manufacturing in Columbus, MS. She spent many days quilting and working in her garden. In 1996, she and her husband moved to Sweetwater, Tennessee and later moved to Townsend where she resided until her death. She was a member of Wears Valley First Baptist Church in Sevierville, Tennessee where she attended faithfully. She was a loving wife,...

Darice O. Carroll McCool passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on June 13, 2023 in Townsend, Tennessee. She was born on January 26, 1934 in Pickens County, Alabama. In 1951 she married Wesley Dorris McCool and had three children; Candy Kay, Wesley Eugene (Gene) and Jerry Randal (Randy). She worked and retired from Seminole Manufacturing in Columbus, MS. She spent many days quilting and working in her garden. In 1996, she and her husband moved to Sweetwater, Tennessee and later moved to Townsend where she resided until her death. She was a member of Wears Valley First Baptist Church in Sevierville, Tennessee where she attended faithfully. She was a loving wife,...

Darcie O. Carroll McCool passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on June 13, 2023 in Townsend, Tennessee. She was born on January 26, 1934 in Pickens County, Alabama. In 1951 she married Wesley Dorris McCool and had three children; Candy Kay, Wesley Eugene (Gene) and Jerry Randal (Randy). She worked and retired from Seminole Manufacturing in Columbus, MS. She spent many days quilting and working in her garden. In 1996, she and her husband moved to Sweetwater, Tennessee and later moved to Townsend where she resided until her death. She was a member of Wears Valley First Baptist Church in Sevierville, Tennessee where she attended faithfully. She was a loving wife,...

Darice O. Carroll McCool passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on June 13, 2023 in Townsend, Tennessee. She was born on January 26, 1934 in Pickens County, Alabama. In 1951 she married Wesley Dorris McCool and had three children; Candy Kay, Wesley Eugene (Gene) and Jerry Randal (Randy). She worked and retired from Seminole Manufacturing in Columbus, MS. She spent many days quilting and working in her garden. In 1996, she and her husband moved to Sweetwater, Tennessee and later moved to Townsend where she resided until her death. She was a member of Wears Valley First Baptist Church in Sevierville, Tennessee where she attended faithfully. She was a loving wife,...

Ralph "Abe" Lincoln White, 63, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on May 15, 2023. Abe was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on December 16, 1959 and was the eldest of five children to Ralph Lee White and Graciela White. Abe graduated from Oakland High School and Middle Tennessee State University. A lifelong musician, Abe became one of the most sought-after bassists on the Nashville Blues and Rock scene having performed with notable artists such as Larry Colton, Randy Brecker, Acoustic Alchemy, Hal Ketchum, Vince Gill, Amanda Williams, Keith Anderson, David Ball, The Nevelle Brothers, Warren Hayes, Big House, The Paramours, Johnny Sansone, The Nationals with Jack Pearson and William Howse...

Henry Francis Beatty, 90, of Sweetwater, TN passed away on October 21, 2022. Henry was born in New York (Manhattan) on 02 April 1932 to the late Mary Guccioni Beatty and Henry Elder Beatty. Henry grew up in Charlotte, NC in the historic Dilworth neighborhood. He graduated from the old Charlotte Central High School, class of 1950, attended Charlotte College (now UNC-Charlotte) where he played basketball, and earned a BS in Textiles from NC State University, where he was also a member of the tennis team. He was a devoted husband, friend, and father to three sons and a daughter. His career for many years was Operations Management at PPG Industries and later for Seal Wire Co., both in...

Margaret Louise Vinsek Downs December 12, 1934 - March 8, 2022 Surrounded by her Family, Margaret Louise (Pegge) Vinsek Downs, age 87, beloved wife, mother, gran and gigi, of Sweetwater TN, went home victoriously to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday March 8, at her home in Wood Village. Born December 12, 1934 to Norabelle Vinsek, she was raised near Greensburg, PA by her Uncle Frank and Aunt Janet Vinsek. On December 31, 1951, she married Gerald E. Downs of Mammoth, PA, and together they forged a vital, multi-state ministry that would span several decades. Rev. Downs predeceased his wife in 1997. Earning her degree in Nursing, she offered her heart of compassion in providing care to...

Mary Ann Ferro went home to eternal life with our heavenly Father on October 1st, 2021, at age 81. Mary Ann was born to James and Dorothy Madison on September 30, 1940, in Norwalk, CT. She met her husband Samuel Ferro Sr. in Stamford, CT, and the two were married on May 30th, 1959, and went on to have three children, Wendy, Frank, and Sam Jr. They lived in Stamford, CT until 1972, when they moved to the Gulf Coast of Florida in Rotonda West. Mary Ann retired as a rural carrier for the U.S. Post Office and relocated with their son Sam Jr. to Madisonville, TN in 2007. She enjoyed time spent with her children and grandchildren. She and her husband traveled within the U.S. and spent time in...

William Donald "Don" Sherlin, age 71, of Sweetwater, passed away on August 29, 2021, at Sweetwater Hospital. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Preceded in death by his parents: John and Mildred May Sherlin; aunt: Jane McCosh. Survivors include his wife, Beverley Sherlin; son: Jeremy Sherlin; granddaughter: Jade Sherlin; sister: Patsy Sherlin; mother-in-law: Vel Schneeweis; a host of brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and extended family members. The family will receive friends at Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 7 p.m. in Kyker's...

Gerald Walter Jordan (Jerry) age 69 of Tellico Plains, TN, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2021. He was survived by his mother Pat Jordan of Marion, N.C., brother Bennie Jordan Jr. of Hayesville, N.C., sister-in-law Lucy Jordan, one niece, three nephews, one great niece and one great nephew, and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Bennie Joe Jordan Sr. Jerry loved the solitude of the Tennessee Mountains but kept in contact with family and friends on the phone. Jerry enjoyed being a self-taught weatherman and loved the snow. He was an artist and created many beautiful paintings. No memorial service or funeral is planned at this time....

Edward "Eddie" Franklin Tennyson, age 85, of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away on January 26, 2021, surrounded by his children. He was born to parents James Robert "Pete" and Ellen on August 7, 1935, in Sweetwater, served in the Army from 1958-1960 and retired from Bowater (now Resolute). Eddie enjoyed cooking, yard work, music, and his pets. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sweetwater, was a skilled piano player and played the piano and other instruments into his senior years. Eddie is preceded in death by both his parents, brother, William Robert "Bob", and wife, Emma Lee. He is survived by his son, Edward Jr. "Scotty", of Sweetwater and daughters, Lydia, of Knoxville, Lisa,...

Edward "Eddie" Franklin Tennyson, age 85, of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away on January 26, 2021, surrounded by his children. He was born to parents James Robert "Pete" and Ellen on August 7, 1935, in Sweetwater, served in the Army from 1958-1960 and retired from Bowater (now Resolute). Eddie enjoyed cooking, yard work, music, and his pets. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sweetwater, was a skilled piano player and played the piano and other instruments into his senior years. Eddie is preceded in death by both his parents, brother, William Robert "Bob", and wife, Emma Lee. He is survived by his son, Edward Jr. "Scotty", of Sweetwater and daughters, Lydia, of Knoxville, Lisa,...

Sherri Lynn Renne', of Sweetwater, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2020. Sherri was born in Waterford, MI., and had lived in Sweetwater, TN with her daughter and son-in-law: Kellie and Don J. Glory for the past 12 years. Sherri passed peacefully from cancer with her family by her side. Sherri is preceded in death by her son: Jeffery Dean Protor, her mother: Gerald Dean Renne'. Sherri was a creative soul and had been an advid painter and sculptuer. Sherri always lite up the room and was loved by many friends and family. Her smile could brighten any day and was smiling when she passed. Sherri leaves behind her daughter and son-in-law: Kellie Lynn and Don J. Glory, her sisters:...

Michael A. Svedberg, age 61, of Loudon formerly of Maryville, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Tennova Medical Center Knoxville Veteran of U.S. Army. He was of the Catholic Faith. He enjoyed playing guitar and watching football, especially the Minnesota Vikings, but the most important thing was time he spent with family and friends whom he loved very much. Myke is survived by his loving and devoted wife: Donna; mother and father: Donna and Barry Shafer; brother: Ron; sons: Travis (Maryville) and Tyler (Michigan); daughters: Krissie and Jason Bringedahl (Michigan), Staci Hughes and Johnathon Gibson (Loudon); grandchildren: Drake, Zach, Hailey, Brayden, Mikayla, Ryker, Ayden,...

A loving husband, father and grandfather, William (Bill) Loyd Bradberry, Jr. left this earth to join his Heavenly Father on September 10, 2020. He was a man devoted to God, family and country. Born in Duluth, Georgia on February 14, 1948 to parents Claudie and Loyd, he grew up in Dacula, known as Billy, with his three younger siblings making connections with all he encountered. Proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force, he was a life-long supporter of those in the military. He earned his associate's degree and served as the Student Body President at Truett-McConnell College and obtained his undergraduate degree from Georgia Southern University. After graduating, he was a...

Austin Cecil Snyder, age 83, of Philadelphia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He attended Fairview Baptist Tabernacle when he was able to go. He was the owner of S&S Used Cars. He is preceded in death by his parents: George and Annie Snyder; son: Tony Snyder; sisters: Marie Ingram, Irene Bettis; Emma Lou Sutton He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Vickie Snyder (Philadelphia); son and daughter-in-law: Dewayne and Crystal Presley (Philadelphia); daughters: Susan Turpin (Sweetwater), Tina Cook (Sweetwater), Cathy Kate (Athens); granddaughter: Macy Presley (Philadelphia); several great grandchildren The family will receive friends at Kyker Funeral Homes,...

Joe R. Finger, age 73 of Niota, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Joe was a member of Beulah's Chapel Church of Nazarene and was retired from Maremount in Loudon, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Evelyn Finger and several brothers. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Brenda Finger of Niota. Daughters and sons-in-law, Mickie Finger of Niota, Stacie and Patrick McCarty of Loudon, Terrie and Robbie Waddell of Philadelphia. Grandchildren, Shayla and Russell Riddle of Sweetwater, David Sledge of Sweetwater, Kelsey and Joseph Maggard of Knoxville, Julie Waddell of Knoxville, Brittany McCarty, of Louisiana, USAF. Roger and Courtney Waddell of Wyoming, USAF....

Randall Glenn Bowling of Sweetwater was born in Rockford, Illinois on September 18, 1962, passed away at the age of 57 on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Graduated from Cleveland State as an R.N. and worked for Sweetwater Hospital Association for 30+ years. Randall is preceded in death by parents, Martin and Evelyn Bowling, Grandparents, Clint and Lily Bowling, Grandparents, Wiley and Elizabeth Graves. Survived by sister, Susan Bowling Huskey of Dayton, TN. Brother and sister-in-law, Martin (David) and Roxanne Bowling. Brother and sister-in-law, Duane (Bub) and Karen Bowling. Nieces, Stephanie (Colby) Alpert, Courtney (Jeremy) Walker, Samantha...

Lori Anne Lenz, age 55, of Sweetwater went home to be with the Lord , Wednesday, April 8, 2020 surrounded by her family. Lori was an amazing women, mother and wife. She had a smile that would brighten the sky or room. God has gained an angel. Survived by: Husband, CPL James M. Lenz Sons, Dakota Paul Amick and girlfriend Atlantis Corn, Justin Michael Lenz, Travis James Lenz Brother-in-law, Travis and Lydia Paul Niece, Tabitha and Anthony Caffey and children Nephews, Travis and Alishia Paul and children Chad Paul and children Sister-in-law, Michelle Wicker Nephews, Chad Whited and children Robert Whited Niece, Jordyn and Brandon...

Jewel Lily Holt Morris passed away on March 18th at 5:45PM of natural causes in her William's Island home in Ventura Florida. She was with her beloved husband Robert Morris and her treasured friend and House Manager, Omega Peru. Jewel was born in Morristown Tennessee on December 30th 1947 to Belus Esau and Iva Mae Holt. After completing High school at age 16, Jewel received her Bachelor's degree from East Tennessee State University. She went on to obtain her MBA from the University of Tennessee. Jewel began her professional career as a teacher in Clinton Tennessee, maintaining lasting relationships with her students for years to come. She later went on to work for Ginn Publishing and...