Ruth Matlock 83 of Maryville stepped from her earthly home to her heavenly home Monday evening February 22, 2021. She was a Den Mother for Cub Scout Troop 189. She was a great homemaker, mother, wife, and a wonderful cook. She loved to garden and feed hummingbirds, sitting on the porch and watching the grandchildren grow. She was preceded in death by her Husband of 64 years: Dan Matlock. She is survived by Her Sons and Daughters in law: Johnny & Barbara Matlock, Mike & Reene Matlock, Rex & Kim Matlock, Daughter: Valorie Matlock, Grandchildren: Danielle, Orrin, Cassidy, Keagan, Chase, and Casi, Five Great-Grandchildren and Several Nieces and Nephews, Sister and...

Lillian "Juanita" Patty went to her Heavenly home Saturday February 20, 2021 after declining health over the past year. She was born September 26, 1930 in Friendsville, TN and was preceded in death by her Parents: Herbert and Bertha (French) Hunt, Siblings: Keith, and Harold Hunt, Lucile Williams, Myrtle Miller McKnight, Her beloved Husband: Thomas Patty, Son: Donnie Patty, Daughter in law: Connie Patty, Son in law: Eddie Reagan, and Granddaughter: Jennifer Ellis. Left to mourn her passing are her Son: Eddie Patty, and Daughter: Rose Reagan and her fianc? Larry Justus, Son of the heart: Bill Union and Bonnie, Grandchildren: Carrie Stillwell, Brandon Patty, Travis and Stacey Reagan, Tony...

Jo Ann Sweet (61) of Maryville, TN passed away Thursday February 18, 2021. Born June 26, 1959 in Maryville, Jo Ann was the daughter of the late Eva and Joe Davis. She is survived by husband of 44 years Johnny Sweet. Their family included son & wife Jonathan & Brooke Sweet; daughter & husband Shannon & Donnie Campbell; son and wife Michael and Jennifer Russell; Sons Aaron Sweet & Tony Russell. Granddaughter & husband Madison & James Long; granddaughters: Laurel Campbell, Lorien Sweet, Nora Sweet, Ava Russell; grandson and wife Tommy & Megan Campbell; Great-grandsons Kyson & Bryson. Sister Janice Davis; Brother-in-law & wife Lenville & Connie Sweet,...

Priscilla Jarnagin, 74, of Maryville TN, left this world on February 17, 2021 to begin a life free of ill health (and Frank's nagging) in heaven with those that she missed dearly. Preceded by parents James and Dollie Gates, son Michael Jarnagin, great grandson Bentley Wright, and brothers Dan Gates and Larry Gates. Survived by devoted husband of 52 years William Franklin Jarnagin (no one knows why she put up with him this long), daughters Susan (her favorite) Bynum and Tim, Rebecca (her other favorite) Trollope & Bill (the only person who gets the better of Frank and the only one who managed to stay on the Christmas list) and more grandchildren and great-grandchildren that Susan wanted...

Our sweet Joy Rhea Moser 63 of Maryville went to her Heavenly Home on February 11, 2021. She was at home with her husband, Dr. Steve Moser. She and Dr. Moser had just completed their daily devotional. Joy was sitting on her couch with her bible in her right hand and her prayer cloth clipped to her gown. Joy had battled a rare sarcoma cancer beginning in July 2017. The cancer returned in December of 2020 to her lungs. Keeping her sweet and gentle spirit, Joy knew without a doubt she was going to heaven to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a graduate of Everett High School in 1976. Joy and Steve travelled going on several cruises, beach trips including 15 trips to Hawaii between 1999...

Our sweet Joy Rhea Moser 63 of Maryville went to her Heavenly Home on February 11, 2021. She was at home with her husband, Dr. Steve Moser. She and Dr. Moser had just completed their daily devotional. Joy was sitting on her couch with her bible in her right hand and her prayer cloth clipped to her gown. Joy had battled a rare sarcoma cancer beginning in July 2017. The cancer returned in December of 2020 to her lungs. Keeping her sweet and gentle spirit, Joy knew without a doubt she was going to heaven to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a graduate of Everett High School in 1976. Joy and Steve travelled going on several cruises, beach trips including 15 trips to Hawaii between 1999...

Jesse Teaster, 71, a beloved husband, father, papaw, and friend went home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning January 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents: Columbus and Juanita Webb Teaster and sister: Jan Moore. He is survived by wife of 50 years: Brenda Kirby Teaster, son: Ernie Teaster all of Maryville, and daughters and sons-in-law: Donna (Ronnie) Green of Townsend and Tonya (Allen) Simmons of Ten Mile, grandchildren: Ernie (Kristen) Teaster of Maryville, Jesse (Hannah) Simmons of Ten Mile, great grandchildren: Mason, Emmett, Kaylee, Maddie, Lee, Carter, and Bryleigh Grace, brothers and sisters-in-law: Jerry (Diane) Teaster, Keith (Mary) Teaster, Jeff (Loretta)...

John Chester Dixon, Sr. 85 of Maryville, passed away peacefully in his home Friday January 22, 2021. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the IEBW Local 270 and retired from Y-12 National Security Complex. He cherished the friendships and memories that were made. The family would like to thank the nurses that took great care of him during his last few months. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruby who he shared 63 years of marriage with, his mother: Phrona Dixon Simerly Cowden, father: Odis Dixon Sr., sisters: Sarah Gilbert, and Beaulah Mae Damron, brothers: Odis Dixon Jr., Billy Dixon, and James Cecil Dion. He is survived by his son: John Dixon Jr. (Leslee...

Stephen Phillip Thomas, 70 of Seymour, went to his Heavenly home January 10, 2021. He was a big hearted man who never met a stranger. He loved his wife and children. He was preceded in death by parents: Orgyle and Bonnie Thomas. He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 27 years: Kay Thomas, children: Andrea Baker (Pat), and Stephen Thomas II, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, brother and sisters: Brian Thomas (Lisa), Becky Roberts (Perry), and Bonnie Chaffin, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Mickie and Bill, and Don and Susan Ambern, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Thursday January 14, 2021 at Rockford Baptist Church. ...

Stephen Phillip Thomas, 70 of Seymour, went to his Heavenly home January 10, 2021. He was a big hearted man who never met a stranger. He loved his wife and children. He was preceded in death by parents: Orgyle and Bonnie Thomas. He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 27 years: Kay Thomas, children: Andrea Baker (Pat), and Stephen Thomas II, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, brother and sisters: Brian Thomas (Lisa), Becky Roberts (Perry), and Bonnie Chaffin, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Mickie and Bill, and Don and Susan Ambern, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Thursday January 14, 2021 at Rockford Baptist Church. ...

Carolyn Denny 64 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday January 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her Husband: Clarence Burchfield, Parents: Junior and Wilma Ownby, Grandson: Ronnie Luis-Ojeda Toledo. She worked at Colonial Hills Nursing Home for several Years. She is survived by her Husband: Reggie Denny, Children: Tammy Bryant, Wendy (Manuel) Toledo, and Keith (Jess) Stevens, Six Grandchildren, Siblings: Brenda Ownby, Mike Ownby, and Rex Ownby. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Saturday January 9, 2021 at Memorial Funeral Home 1102 Big Springs Road Maryville, TN 37801 with Rev. Jeremiah Householder officiating. The friends and family will meet at the funeral home 2:15 Sunday...

Jack David Cooper, 79 from Louisville, passed away at home January 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by wife of 59 years: Evelyn Cooper, parents: John and Anna B. Cooper, brothers: James Cooper and Verne Cooper. He is survived by daughter: Amber Cooper, sons and daughters-in-law: Chris and Cindy Cooper, Pete and Teresa Cooper, Eric and Melissa Cooper, grandchildren: Taylor Cooper (fianc?e Zach), Samantha Cooper, Lyle Cooper (Cedar), Kristin Cooper (fianc?e Michael), 5 great grandchildren, companion: Blue, sister: Betty Cooper, and brother: Lloyd Cooper. The family would like to give thanks to Caris Healthcare (Bethany, Kyle, Roy, and Edith) and to Right at Home (Bethany and Kimberley) for...

Robert Elmer Holliman, 60 of Walland, went to be with the Lord January 1, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was known for his sense of humor and willingness to make others smile. He will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by parents: August Harold and Betty Jean Holliman and granddaughter: Abigail Lynn Holliman. He is survived by his wife of 38 years: Timi Holliman, children: Amanda Elizabeth Fuller (Charles), Robert Daniel Holliman (Tonya), and Dustin Randy Holliman, grandchildren: Marley Shea Fuller, Kinnlei Renee Holliman, and Dayton McKenzie Price, nieces: Michaela Bright (Tommy), Kelley Burns, and Jessie Sparks, siblings: Jimmy Holliman (Mary),...