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Robert Drinnen, age 83, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away at home after a long battle with colon cancer on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Robert was born April 29, 1939 in Knoxville, TN. He was a graduate of Sevier County High School and Carson Newman University. Robert served in the Tennessee Air National Guard. He served as a deacon and leader at Lyons Creek Baptist Church. Robert began his career as an auditor for Park National Bank and transitioned to the Comptroller of Eastern State Mental Hospital. He retired from Carson Newman College as the Vice-President of Finance. He also served as president of the Board of Directors for Appalachian Electric Cooperative. In addition, Robert...

Roger Leslie Orr age 71 of Blaine went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was a member of Indian Ridge Baptist Church, a fisherman, hunter, loved people and never met a stranger. Roger enjoyed working with rustic wood and created beautiful wood pieces. He enjoyed his time with family and friends. Roger was preceded in death by parents, Leslie and Gertrude Orr and sister. He is survived by wife of 29 years, Barbara Ann Orr; sons, Wesley and Lesley Spencer; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday October 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the pavilion of Indian Ridge Baptist Church. Condolences may be offered at...

Sandra K. Tilley, 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 with her family by her side. Sandy was born in Hemphill, WV on March 23, 1949 and raised in Daniels, WV. She and her late husband Joseph M. Tilley resided and raised their family in Welch, WV. After Joe's passing in 1997, Sandy completed their dream retirement home in New Market, TN where she resided until her death. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, her parents, Mack and Ethel Stapleton, and her brother, Butch. She is survived by her son, David Tilley and his wife Elisha (Seymour, TN) and daughter, Shannon Radcliffe and her husband Michael (Norris, TN). Also left to cherish fond memories of Sandy are the...

Nola Daugherty Shown, age 94 of Jacksboro, TN went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was a faithful member of Cumberland View Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband of 52 years, Rev. William Frank Shown; son, Rev. Donald "Donnie" Shown; grandson, Donald Bradley Shown; daughter-in-law, Sherrie Lynn Shown; son-in-law, Sonny Alexander; grandchildren-in-law, Duran Stanfield, Rev. Brent Ellison, Christy Baird, and Ada Baird; father and mother, Columbus Daugherty and Della Byrge Daugherty; father and mother-in-law, Alonzo and Emma Shown; brothers, Andy, Earl, Conda, Earnest, Paul and Bob; twin sister Goldi; and sister, Susie. She is...

Carolyn Ann Zirkle Petty, passed away May 17, 2021 with her family by her side. Carolyn was born June 7, 1945 and spent her childhood growing up in various places due to her father being in the United States Air Force. She had many wonderful memories of times she spent living in Farmington, England, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. She returned to Knoxville where she finished high school in 1963 at Central High School. She then married in 1968, moved to Strawberry Plains and began a family. Later, she attended Carson-Newman University and earned a business degree in 1990 while working as an administrative assistant in the business department and the academic dean's office. After retiring from...

Thomas Arthur Beal passed this earth and moved on up on May 5, 2021. Born January 1, 1938 to Paul Thomas Beal and Doris Brown Beal in Knoxville, TN. He graduated from Powell High School in 1956. Belonged to the 119th AC&W Flight Air National Guard at McGhee Tyson Air Base from 1956 to 1962 attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He worked at Long's Drug Store in his younger years, Hull Dobbs Motor Company and Standard Knitting Mills as a knitter machinist. Tom retired from Rohm and Haas Knoxville as a pipefitter after 35 years of service. He was a good Christian man. Former member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Halls and present member of Bayside Baptist Church in Harrison,...

Joann Carroll Affel, age 86, of Knoxville, TN passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She was a member of Ruggles Ferry Baptist Church. Joann retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory after many years as a Nuclear Lab Analyst. She loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Affel; sons, Allen Carroll Jr. "Buzz", Timothy Howard Carroll. Survived by daughters, Lisa Carroll (Wayne) Walker, Jennifer Carroll (late husband, William "Beaver") Adams, Susan Affel; son, Bob Affel; daughter in law, Lisa S. Carroll; grandchildren, Allen and Brian Carroll, April Metcalf (Eddie), Leslie Joann Bunch Cook (Travis), Lee Wayne Walker; great-grandchildren, Jared and...

Gary Robert Broyles, age 71, peacefully passed in his sleep, February 19, 2021 at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born in Bristol, Tennessee, the son of Robert W. and Marie J. Broyles. Gary graduated from Tennessee High School in 1967, and attended the University of Tennessee. He joined the United States Air Force in 1968, serving in Korea and Vietnam. Attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was an ardent fan of Tennessee football and NASCAR. He enjoyed fishing and playing pool. Gary is survived by his mother and brother; Randy and wife Sandra of Bristol, Tennessee; former wife, Karen Sager of Idaho; two daughters, Lisa Broyles Kenda and Roberta (Bobbi) Ficca of Desmet, Idaho;...

Gary Robert Broyles, age 71, peacefully passed in his sleep, February 19, 2021 at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born in Bristol, Tennessee, the son of Robert W. and Marie J. Broyles. Gary graduated from Tennessee High School in 1967, and attended the University of Tennessee. He joined the United States Air Force in 1968, serving in Korea and Vietnam. Attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was an ardent fan of Tennessee football and NASCAR. He enjoyed fishing and playing pool. Gary is survived by his mother and brother; Randy and wife Sandra of Bristol, Tennessee; former wife, Karen Sager of Idaho; two daughters, Lisa Broyles Kendra and Roberta (Bobbie) Fiacca of Desmet, Indiana;...

KNOXVILLE - Dorothy (Dot) Mae Sherlin age 95 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Ollie Sherlin; brother, George (Buddy) McGhee. Dot is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Tom Sherlin, Allen (Nan) Sherlin and daughter and son-in-law, Janice (Darrol) Payne; 3 grandchildren, Derek, Donovan and Evan. The family will receive friends Friday January 15, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at McCarty Evergreen Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet Saturday January 16, 2021 at Greenwood Cemetery for a 11:00 a.m. entombment. Condolences may be offered at www.mccartyevergreen.com.

Paul "Sonny" Edward Maples, age 69 of Strawberry Plains, passed away on August 28, 2020. Paul was a tremendous and faithful husband, loving and protective father, caring and guiding grandfather, and a very proud great-grandfather. Paul is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara; brother, Richard (Betty) Maples; sisters, Ann (Bill) Hill, Angie (Shawn) Fickes and special sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Hugh) Pruitt and Angela (Johnnie) Luttrell; son, Scott (Richenda) Maples; grandchildren, Nicholas (Rachel) Morgan and Katy (Darren) Posey; great-grandchildren, Caleb Lee, Emily Grace, and Aspen Caroline; and several nieces and nephews that he was proud of. In keeping with his wishes, a private...

Paul "Sonny" Edward Maples, age 69 of Strawberry Plains, passed away on August 28, 2020. Paul was a tremendous and faithful husband, loving and protective father, caring and guiding grandfather, and a very proud great-grandfather. Paul is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara; brother, Richard (Betty) Maples; sisters, Ann (Bill) Hill, Angie (Shawn) Fickes and special sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Hugh) Pruitt and Angela (Johnnie) Luttrell; son, Scott (Richenda) Maples; grandchildren, Nicholas (Rachel) Morgan and Katy (Darren) Posey; great-grandchildren, Caleb Lee, Emily Grace, and Aspen Caroline; and several nieces and nephews that he was proud of. In keeping with his wishes, a private...

Glenn, Raymond Hascal 87 of Maryville, TN passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. Family will have a private service under the care of McCarty Evergreen Funeral Home 7426 Asheville Highway Knoxville, TN 37924. Condolences may be offered at www.mccartyevergreen.com.

Thelma Della Bentley Grubb 92 of Strawberry Plains went to be with the Lord Saturday July 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by parents, James Stacey and Virgie lee Bentley; husband, Elvin H. (Dude) Grubb; sisters, Wava B. Crusenberry and Naomie Rutherford. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Steve R. and Bonnie S. Grubb; grandchildren, Jeffrey Scott Grubb and fiance Becca Basenfleder and Stephanie Nicole Grubb; 4 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews and other family. The family will have a graveside service on Saturday July 25, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum in Bristol, VA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association....

Bales, Ivy June Harris, of Roanoke, VA, formerly of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away September 4, 2019. She was the daughter of Ivy Judson and Sarah Lida Thompson Harris. She was preceded in death by husband Odie Halmer Bales, Sr; daughter, Ivy Jeanette Bales, and son, Odie Halmer Bales, Jr. Survived by daughter, Odilee Halma Bales Goad, sister, Annie Laurie Henry and husband Foy; brother, Douglas Harris and wife Becky. Several Nieces and Nephews. Graveside services will be held at Monday, September 9, 2019 at Beech Springs Cemetery, Kodak, Tennessee. Arrangements by McCarty Evergreen Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.

Rickey Allen Rowland "Rick", age 66, of Knoxville, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, June 27, 2019. He joined the US Army in 1971 after attending Friendsville High School. He served in the 3rd Armored Division in Germany. Upon his discharge, Rick was employed by Alcoa where he worked for over 30 years. He was a welder and served as a union steward. He was a member of The United Steelworkers of America, Local 309 Alcoa TN. Preceded in death by parents, Rev. A.J. and Jo Rowland. Survived by his daughters, Missy Roberts and fiance Brad Hicks, Shelly Parton; grandchildren, Cody Rowland, Caleb Parton, Cassidy and Bryson Roberts; great-granddaughter, Falen Rowland; sister and brother-...